'since the creation of the world, God's invisible qualities...have been clearly seen...’
Romans 1:20
Sunday Morning Service - there will be groups for kids, youth and adults.
Sunday Evening Service - here's the rota to sign up for either the meal or the circle time: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ccsNLURWTUbVmxjheJm7Gpl3IC2RVC-q6CojEwRAN5I/edit?usp=sharing
We're collecting toiletries for the congregation to access. Bring your donations (we particularly need tampons and sanitary pads) to The Bear on Sundays or by arrangement (info@thebear.tv)
Thank you - for not one, not two, but THREE smartphones offered to The Bear office last week. Hmm, what shall I ask for next...??
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
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 Bear Book Group - the next date is Tuesday 10 May and the book is 'Mere Christianity' by CS Lewis. More details from bex@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. Booking form attached.
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
Instagram - follow @theraggedproject
Facebook - do we have a FB expert in the house? If you understand algorithms and links and hashtags and can talk someone through everything they need to know, please contact info@thebear.tv - thank you!
Sleep Out - on Friday 25th, all are welcome to bring a piece of cardboard, spend the night under the stars 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 tomorrow night. Contact Josh to join the reserve list...
The Bear Bake Sale - last Sunday's fundraiser raised over £200 for the Project, not to mention including possibly the finest Victoria Sponge known to (wo)man. Thank you to all the bakers and those who bought their wares.
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
Christian Climate Action - a day of prayers and hymns for creation. Saturday 9 April from 12 noon until 5pm in Hyde Park. For more information, see Claire.
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
10am and 1pm Bear Cubs
8pm Housegroups
Friday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
9.30am Bear Cubs
1.30pm English Fridays
7pm The Ragged Project Sleep Out
Classifieds
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