Easter Sunday 4 April – Sunday 18 April 2021
‘…the name that is above every name…’
from Philippians 2:5-11
April Update - and still we wait…the registration of J49 may be delayed, but the archaeological dig starts this month. The Shaftesbury has been made ready for Bear Cubs and English Fridays to return. In the meantime, it’s the school holidays and midweek meetings and children’s groups have paused, but we will always have Zoom!
Thank you - to Alex for another beautiful Tenebrae service. We are blessed to be able to walk this path together each year.
Easter Sunday - He is risen - let’s celebrate this amazing gift of life together! You’re welcome to take a selfie as part of our gathering this Easter morning. WhatsApp your fabulous faces to The Bear Church on 07707 524977 to be shared on The Bear Instagram for all to see.
Sunday Morning Services 4, 11 and 18 April - prayer is from 10am then the virtual doors swing wide at 10.20am 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 services. 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.
The Bear Book Club - Thursday 8th April, sharing thoughts on ‘Life Together, The Classic Exploration of Christian Community’ by Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Contac for details.
House Groups - usually meet on Wednesdays or Thursdays. If you would like to join one, or try one, contact
The Bear Youth Camp - Wednesday 18 to Friday 20 August. Contact for further information.
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 Katharine 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. A big thank you to all who have continued to tithe during this difficult time and to Tracy for all her hard work on next year’s budget. Not an easy task! 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 Tracy at finance@thebear.tv
Other Notices
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
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.
House to let – four bed unfurnished Victorian Terrace to let in Harvard Road, Hither Green. Available 1st April. Will be advertised for £2400pcm but if you contact Claire before she's contracted an agent then it's yours for £2100pcm. Contact at HitherGreenHouse@gmail.com for more details.
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