'And Saul just went wild, devastating the church...’
Acts 8:3 (The Message)
Sunday Morning Service - no children's groups this week, or next, as it's the school holidays. The service can be watched on Zoom
Sunday Evening Service - there is a real need for people to join the circle team. If you would like to find out more, speak to Richard or Sally. Sign up to help with the practicalities here: 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, masks, distancing and hand hygiene. Do not come to The Bear if you have a positive test result.
Youth Get Together - this Sunday afternoon from 2-5pm at Sydenham High School, SE26, organised by iNet and Reach London. Games, prayer, info, ministry. For more details, contact bex@thebear.tv
Early Morning Prayer - all welcome to pray on Zoom from 7-7.30am Monday to Friday
Bear Cubs, English Friday's and Women's Bible Study - on a break this week, due to school holidays.
A Love Worth Having - order your very own copy of Susan and Temi's book here: https://www.sueyetzie.com/book
The Bear Book Group - Tuesday at 8pm. 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.
New Cross and Deptford Free Film Festival 2022 - we will be screening two films as part of the Festival in April. The next planning meeting is Monday 21 February on Zoom. To get involved contact tessa@thebear.tv
Flame Fish Social - Friday 25 February 6-8pm. Please RSVP to tessa@thebear.tv by TODAY if you haven't already done so.
Sleep Out(s) - Paul and Richard will be sleeping out for charity, somewhere in Surrey Quays on Thursday 10 March. On Friday 25 March, there will be a sleep out at The Bear! All welcome to bring a piece of cardboard and spend the night in the carpark, and raise funds for The Ragged Project. Contact info@thebear.tv to sign up/find out more.
The Only Way Is Essex - we have booked Birch Hall Adventures in Frinton-on-sea for another Big Bear Camping Weekend (15-17 July) Cost for the weekend is £30 per adult and £20 per child.
The Bear Church Instagram - @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.
The Ragged Project - our search for £1million continues. Please click the link to support Vickie's outdoor swims www.justgiving.com/fundraising/vickie-yeardley1
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. Since the start of the pandemic, more than £18,000 has been given through The Bear to support local people in food poverty through Social Supermarkets - this work is ongoing, and if you want to give specifically to this, please mark your gift ‘Fruit and Veg’. Money-related questions to Tracy at finance@thebear.tv
Other Notices
Love Is Attention - what a great name! A series of live music events based in Deptford as part of Lewisham's London Borough of Culture 2022. Starts 2 March. More details from www.thealbany.org.uk
This week at The Bear
Sunday
10am Prayer at The Bear
10.30am Morning Service
Monday
7am Early Morning Prayer
Tuesday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
8am Psalms and Stretches
Wednesday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
8pm Housegroups
Thursday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
9.15am Fundraising Team
8pm Housegroups
Friday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
Classifieds
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