‘The Spirit you received brought about your adoption, and by Him we cry Abba, Father’
Romans 8:15
Morning Service - this Sunday, David Pott will be starting an occasional series for the adults on the emotional life of Jesus. We will reflect on the basis of His emotional stability through His relationship with the Father, before going on in other talks to consider how His emotions were expressed. There will be groups for children and youth as usual. Do remember to turn off your Wifi when in the building. The service can be watched on Zoom
Evening Service - sign up to get involved! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ccsNLURWTUbVmxjheJm7Gpl3IC2RVC-q6CojEwRAN5I/edit?usp=sharing We're collecting toiletries for the congregation to access. Bring your donations (deodorant, toothpaste, sanitary products, wipes etc.) to The Bear on Sundays or by arrangement (info@thebear.tv)
Covid-19 - please continue to access all the support available - vaccination, regular LF testing, distancing and hand hygiene. It is now mandatory to wear a face covering in our building.
Romans - and we're off! Last Sunday morning's introduction to our Book of The Year can be watched here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yktp34UIEPs&t=1308s
Welcome and thanks - to Richard Merritt who is working with the Fundraising Team to produce top quality resources to build the Ragged Project profile and to Katharine who became a part-time, temporary member of Team Bear this week. She will be working on social media, social impact and the Archive.
Early Morning Prayer - all welcome to pray from 7-7.30am Monday to Friday
The Bear Green Group - Thursday 20 January at 8pm on Zoom. Please contact
Bear Cubs, English Friday's, Housegroups and Women's Bible Study - all happening this week (see diary).
The Bear Book Group - Tuesday 15 February. The book is 'Ask the Beasts, Darwin and the God of Love' by Elizabeth A. Johnson. Contact bex@thebear.tv to find out how to join in.
The Only Way Is Essex - we have booked Birch Hall Adventures in Frinton for another Big Bear Camping Weekend (15-17 July) Details including costs and deadlines to follow...
The Bear Church Instagram(s) - the_bear_v_church or thebearchurch
The Bear WhatsApp Broadcast Group - to receive 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. To give specifically to support local people in food poverty, please mark your gift ‘Fruit and Veg’. Money-related questions to Tracy at finance@thebear.tv
Other Notices
New Cross and Deptford Free Film Festival 2022 - if you want to get involved with The Bear's cinematic offering, contact tessa@thebear.tv for details. The next meeting will be this Monday 17 January at Deptford Lounge and the Festival will take place at the end of April.
iNet - the annual Curry Night will be at The Bear on Tuesday 8 February. This is an opportunity to hear from our cross-cultural workers and pray for iNet's work. Contact iain@thebear.tv for details.
This week at The Bear
Sunday
10am Prayer at The Bear
10.30am Morning Service
6.30pm Evening Service
Monday
7am Early Morning Prayer
9.30am Bear Cubs
Tuesday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
8am Psalms and Stretches
2pm Women's Bible Study
Wednesday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
8pm Housegroups
Thursday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
9.15am Fundraising Team
10am/1pm Bear Cubs
8pm Bear Green Group
Friday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
9.30am Bear Cubs
1.30pm English Fridays
Classifieds
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