‘And now what the law code asked for but we couldn’t deliver is accomplished as we, instead of redoubling our own efforts, simply embrace what the Spirit is doing in us.’
Romans 8:4
March Update – The Shaftesbury is ready for the preliminary building work. The main hall will still be in use until the bulldozers arrive. We will meet in person when restrictions are lifted, whenever and wherever that might be. Meanwhile, we continue to gather on Zoom.
Sunday Morning Service - prayer is from 10am, then the virtual doors swing wide at 10.20 am with sung worship until 10.30am. Put your name on your device before you sign in. Any issues, message The Bear on 07707 524977.
Breakout Rooms - will follow straight after the service. The rooms are not led or monitored. If you have any concerns about anything discussed, please contact one of The Bear leadership team (Bex, Chine, Hugh, Iain, Paul, Richard or Tessa).
Family, friends and neighbours are very welcome to join on Sundays. Do ask them to contact The Bear in advance for ID and Password. We can then explain the protocol and send them the codes.
Electric Eels and Flame Fish - Sunday at 9 am. Contact
Thank you - to all who have given so generously to support the Evelyn and Pepys Social Supermarkets, the Building Project and The Bear in recent days and weeks. is always happy to receive tithes, offerings, gifts and bribes (no, not bribes) so contact her at finance@thebear.tv if you want to bless our community in this way. The Bear Church bank details are 'Deptford Ragged Trust' HSBC Account no. 21361317 Sort Code 40-02-25.
The Bear WhatsApp Broadcast Group - to receive these updates add The Bear Church 07707 524977 to your contacts, then message the number and ask to join the group.
Lent Prayer - meeting to pray each day (except Sundays) at 7 am. Two weeks to go!
Easter - our ‘Tenebrae’ service will be at 8pm on Maundy Thursday, and on Easter Sunday we will gather on Zoom (as opposed to Hilly Fields). Bring your own chocolate.
The Bear Book Club - Thursday 8th April, sharing thoughts on ‘Life Together, The Classic Exploration of Christian Community’ by Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Contact for details.
Bare Christianity - listen to Pastor Paul reading his upcoming book.
YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQHVEY0ENv48scStgcYv3Tw/videos
Podbean: https://pauladlington.podbean.com
House Groups - usually meet on Wednesdays or Thursdays. If you would like to join one, or try one, contact
Bear Cubs - for pre-school children and their parents/carers. Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays (bearcubs@thebear.tv)
Women's Bible Study - 2 pm on Tuesdays. Details from
English Fridays - a free conversational English class for students of all levels at 1.30pm on Fridays. Contact
The Bear Youth Camp - Wednesday 18 to Friday 20 August. The deadline is today! Please book in with by return, so that we can retain our booking with Birch Hall Adventures.
The Whole Bear Camp - Friday 20 August for a weekend of camping in the sun. See attached for booking form. Please note, there are a range of brilliant activities on offer during the weekend at just £10 per person. Check out www.birchhall.com for details before you fill in the form.
The Bear Church Instagram - username: the_bear_v_church or username: thebearchurch Contact to post.
Giving - is part of our worship. It also means we can pay our staff, bills and support our local community and our cross-cultural workers. The Bear Church bank details are 'Deptford Ragged Trust' HSBC Account no. 21361317 Sort Code 40-02-25. Any questions contact at finance@thebear.tv
Non-Bear Notices
Summer 21 - join REACH London and iNet for a week-long mission experience across four locations in London. Serve a missional project, receive training, and have fun. It's residential and they are aiming to make it free, or very low cost. Take a look at the promotional video, download the flyer, and click here for the expression of interest form.
Psalms and Stretches - where wellbeing meets worship. Every Tuesday at 8 am. Donations welcome. For details and to book in please contact:info@psalmsandstretches.com
This week at The Bear
Sunday
9am Electric Eels and Flame Fish children’s groups
10 am Morning Prayer
10.30 am Morning Service (virtual doors at 10.20 am)
Monday
7 am Lent Prayer
10 am Bear Cubs Story & Songs
Tuesday
7 am Lent Prayer
2 pm Women's Bible Study
Wednesday
7 am Lent Prayer
8 pm House Groups
Thursday
7 am Lent Prayer
10 am Bear Cubs (activity pack collection from The Bear)
8 pm House Groups
Friday
7 am Lent Prayer
10am Bear Cubs Story & Songs
1.30 pm English Fridays
Saturday
7 am Lent Prayer
Classifieds
Job Opportunity – iNet are looking for a temporary part-time administrator. Deadline is 9 April. Please contact admin@inet-trust.org for full details.
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