‘It's news I'm most proud to proclaim, this extraordinary Message of God's powerful plan to rescue everyone who trusts him’
Romans 1:16 - The Bear Church Verse of The Year 2022
Morning Service - this Sunday we'll be back in The Bear with clean hands and a masked face. We will worship together, then there'll be groups for children and adults as we begin looking at the book of Romans. There will even be tea and coffee!
Evening Service - contact Richard B to get involved with cooking, serving etc. 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.
The Ragged Project - we urgently need to ramp up our fundraising efforts as we head into 2022 and are looking for standout visuals and text to spread the word. If you would like to be involved in a media, marketing and comms brainstorm - ideas as well as delivery solutions needed - there is a meeting this Tuesday 11 January at St John's Vicarage, St John's Vale, SE8 4EA from 8pm. Please let Rich Merritt know by Sunday evening if you are planning to come
Early Morning Prayer - all welcome to pray from 7-7.30am Monday to Friday
House Groups - usually meet on Wednesdays or Thursdays. To join one, or try one, contact iain@thebear.tv
Bear Cubs, English Friday's, 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.
Summer 2022 - we have booked Birch Hall Adventures in Frinton for another Big Bear Camping Weekend. Oh yes, we have! So, put 15-17 July in your diary - 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 on 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
8pm The Bear Leadership Team
Tuesday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
8am Psalms and Stretches
2pm Women's Bible Study
8pm The Big Bear Brainstorm (see above)
Wednesday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
Thursday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
10am/1pm Bear Cubs
Friday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
9.30am Bear Cubs
1.30pm English Fridays
Classifieds
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