'Don't you realise that God's kindness is supposed to lead you to change your heart and life?’
Romans 2:4
Sunday Morning Service - there will be groups for kids, youth and adults.
Sunday Evening Service - no service this week. 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
Lent Prayer Diary - still available to purchase (suggested donation £2) as a way of supporting The Ragged Project in both money and prayer. Go to: www.justgiving.com/LentCalendar and collect your calendar on Sunday morning. Also available to buy on Sunday (cash only).
Help Nadine Coventry raise money to support The Deptford Ragged Trust
www.justgiving.com
Early Morning Prayer - what started as Lent Prayer 2021 is now one year old. Why not join in during Lent 2022? Praying for everything from local to global.
Bear Cubs, English Friday's and Women's Bible Study - see diary below
The Bear Book Group - Tuesday 15 March - details from bex@thebear.tv
New Cross and Deptford Free Film Festival 2022 - The Bear will be screening 'Encanto' and 'Summer of Soul' 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). It's booking up fast! 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 - 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
Bake Sale - next Sunday 13 March.
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! Contact info@thebear.tv to ask more
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Supper Club - is all sold out! Contact Josh to see if there's a waiting list...
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
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 LandAid Sleepout
Friday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
9.30am Bear Cubs
1.30pm English Fridays
Classifieds
iPhone - does anyone have a fully functioning iPhone to give to the office team? Please see Paul if you can offer one.
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