‘…then their eyes were opened and they recognised him and he disappeared from their sight…’’
Luke 24:30-32
Building Update - we have been accepted onto the Government Ofgem Renewable Heat Incentive scheme. This gives us a Guaranteed Repayment Tariff over twenty years to cover the cost of the installation of the Ground Source Heat system which we are using for The Ragged Project. Amazing technology, amazing provision!
Sunday Morning - prayer is from 10am then the virtual doors swing wide at 10.20 am with sung worship until 10.30am. Bring something to eat and something to drink and we’ll take communion together. 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
Youth Alpha - starting this Sunday at 10am. All Bear Youth, and their mates, are very welcome to join Ben, Bex, Esenam, Kori, Richard, Simon and Shantha for the next twelve weeks to discover who Jesus is, who they are and what the fuss is all about.
Early Morning Prayer - meeting to pray from Monday to Friday at 7am.
Women’s Bible Study - Tuesday at 2pm
Positive Parenting - our next online course is due to start at the beginning of May. If you would like to join, or find out more, please email
The Reverend Paul - or Pastor Paul, as we know him, will be ordained at The Good Shepherd, Handen Road, SE12 on Sunday 9 May at 6pm. Tickets available for online or in person from bridget@goodpeter.org.uk Book early to avoid disappointment.
The Bear Book Club - Thursday 27 May sharing thoughts on ‘Accidental Saints: Finding God in All the Wrong People’ by Nadia Bolz-Weber. Contact for details.
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. We are back in the building from the 19th. Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays (bearcubs@thebear.tv)
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. Contact for booking information.
The Whole Bear Camp - Friday 20 August for a weekend of camping in the sun. See attached for booking form. Apologies if you have booked in and not had a response – we will get back to you! 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.
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.
Giving - is part of our worship. We want to continue to pay our staff, our 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
Other Notices
Mac and Cheese - Michelle is taking on the Stay Awake challenge to raise money for Crisis. Not only will she be staying awake for twenty-four hours over the May Bank Holiday, but she will be using that time to make ten lemon flans and ten dishes of mac and cheese - which will be available to buy. What a brilliant idea! To sponsor Michelle or to find out how you can get your hands on that delicious food, go to: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Michelle-Powell2021?utm_source=Sharethis&utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=Michelle-Powell2021&utm_campaign=pfp-email&utm_term=cf58ef00031f4585a32fb5e62f1ee0c1
Going Global - a socially distanced iNet Awayday at The Bear on Saturday 8 May. An opportunity to explore what Jesus means by global mission and how we can all be involved. Details attached. Book your free place at admin@inet-trust.org/ 07709 245381 or contact for further details.
Bare Christianity - listen to Pastor Paul reading his upcoming book.
YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQHVEY0ENv48scStgcYv3Tw/videos
Podbean: https://pauladlington.podbean.com
Summer 21 – if you are 14-24, join REACH London and iNet for a week-long mission experience across four locations in London this summer. Serve a missional project, receive training, and have fun. It's residential and either 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/Flame Fish
10am Youth Alpha
10 am Morning Prayer
10.30 am Morning Service (virtual doors at 10.20 am)
Monday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
10 am Bear Cubs
Tuesday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
2 pm Women's Bible Study
Wednesday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
8 pm Housegroups on Zoom
Thursday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
9.15am Fundraising Team
10 am Bear Cubs
11am Finance Team
8 pm Housegroups on Zoom
Friday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
9.30am Bear Cubs
1.30pm English Fridays
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