''...but apart from the sanitation, the medicine, education, wine, public order, irrigation, roads, a fresh water system and public health, what have the Romans ever done for us?’
Reg, 'Life of Brian'
The Ragged Sleep Out TONIGHT- all the best to our brave and generous team who are sleeping out under the stars to raise funds for The Ragged Project. All are welcome to give and share their page:https://www.justgiving.com/team/theraggedprojectsleepout
Sunday Morning Service - there will be groups for kids 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)
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
Tenebrae - our annual Maundy Thursday service will be in person at The Bear this year. Thursday 14 April at 8pm. You don't want to miss it!
Easter Sunday - in the spirit of trying something new, we will be al fresco in Deptford this year (not Hilly Fields or on Zoom). Our Easter Morning Service will come live and direct from Giffin Square.
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 help set up, serve and welcome on the morning/evening, please 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 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
Supper Club - a mighty £880 was raised for The Ragged Project by the even mightier Josh. Thanks to him, and to all who came and ate.
The Ragged Blanket Raffle - give a £1 (or more) for a chance to win a beautiful handmade blanket. Please share with anyone who might be interested! Go to https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/katharine-alston
Give Us Your Gold - if you have any gold, silver or platinum lying around, please consider donating it to raise money for The Ragged Project. Talk to Janice or Emily for full details.
Instagram - follow@theraggedproject - feel free to send pictures and posts to katharine@tdrt.org
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!
Other Notices
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
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
8pm BLT/Trustees
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
9.30am and 1pm Bear Cubs
8pm Housegroups
Friday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
10am Bear Cubs Easter Egg Hunt
1.30pm English Fridays
Classifieds
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