'The day for building your walls will come, the day for extending your boundaries. In that day people will come to you... from sea to sea and from mountain to mountain’
Micah 7:11-12
Sunday Morning Service - we will be focussing on The Ragged Project this week - the vision, the task, the timetable, the promise, the finances. No children's groups, as it's the school holidays. T
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.
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 - all back this week (see diary below)
A Love Worth Having - order your very own copy of Susan and Temi's book here: https://www.sueyetzie.com/book
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
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, spend the night in the carpark and raise funds for The Ragged Project. Contact info@thebear.tv to sign up/find out more.
The Bear Book Group - Tuesday 15 March (postponed from last Tuesday)
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. Booking form attached.
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 - this week we were awarded a whopping £90,000 by LandAid towards our social affordable housing plans. One step closer to the target! Every gift, big or small makes a difference. Make sure to be at The Bear on Sunday morning to be inspired and equipped for the task.
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
6.30pm Evening Service
Monday
7am Early Morning Prayer
9.30am Bear Cubs
Tuesday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
8am Psalms and Stretches
1.30pm Womens' Bible Study
Wednesday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
8pm Housegroups
Thursday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
10/1pm Bear Cubs
8pm Housegroups
Friday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
9.30am Bear Cubs
1.30pm English Fridays
6pm Flame Fish Social
Classifieds
Job Opportunity - iNet are looking for a p/t administration and finance officer. Contact sue@inet-trust.org for details.
Contact info@thebear.tv if you want to run a classified ad. Please note that all 'Other' notices and Classifieds are included as a courtesy and do not necessarily reflect The Bear Leadership or employees' views or beliefs.