Nothing will separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus’
Romans 8:39
Sunday Morning Service - including part two of our occasional series on 'The Emotional Life of Jesus'. There will be groups for kids, Youth and adults. Following the service, there'll be a Bake Sale to raise funds for The Ragged Project.
Sunday Evening Service - here's the rota to sign up for either the meal or the circle time during March: 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 - praying for everything from local to global. Meet on Zoom from 7-7.30am Monday to Friday
Bear Cubs, English Fridays and Women's Bible Study - see diary below
The Bear Book Group - Tuesday at 8pm - details from bex@thebear.tv
New Cross and Deptford Free Film Festival 2022 - The Bear will be screening 'Encanto' on Saturday 23 April and 'Summer of Soul' on Tuesday 26 April as part of this year's Festival. To get involved contact tessa@thebear.tv
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 Sermons - previous Sunday morning talks are available to listen to at www.thebear.tv under The Bear Church page
The Bear is a Christian church based in Deptford, South East London. We are a diverse and growing group of people committed to God and others.
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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
Fundraising support - attached is a helpful guide - showing how to explain who we are, what we're trying to do, what the fundraising ask is, as well as other useful resources. Follow the project on Instagram @theraggedproject
Sleep Out - 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. We've created a Just Giving page here: https://www.justgiving.com/team/theraggedprojectsleepout so feel free to join the team! Registration form attached.
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Supper Club - is all sold out! Contact Josh to join the reserve list...
Who Do You Think They Are?! - if anyone is interested in researching descendants of the founders of the Ragged School Movement - people who might be interested to know about and possibly support our project - please contact David at dlpott@gmail.com
Other Notices
A Love Worth Having - order your very own copy of Susan and Temi's book here:https://www.sueyetzie.com/book
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 Leadership Team
Tuesday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
8am Psalms and Stretches
1.30pm Womens' Bible Study
8pm The Bear Book Group
Wednesday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
8pm Housegroups
Thursday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
9.15am Fundraising Team
10am and 1pm Bear Cubs
8pm Housegroups
Friday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
9.30am Bear Cubs
1.30pm English Fridays
Classifieds
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