'The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people...'
Romans 1:18
Manana - ven y mira 'Encanto' en El Oso! Bebidas y snacks para comprar. La pelicula comienza en 10.30am - te veo alli! (sorry, couldn't resist!)
Sunday Morning Service - the service can be watched on Zoom
Sunday Evening Service - if you would like to find out more, speak to Richard or Sally. Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ccsNLURWTUbVmxjheJm7Gpl3IC2RVC-q6CojEwRAN5I/edit?usp=sharing We're continuing to collect 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 - meet on Zoom from 7-7.30am Monday to Friday
Bear Cubs, English Friday's and Women's Bible Study - see diary below
New Cross and Deptford Free Film Festival 2022 - this year, The Bear will be screening two Oscar winners - 'Encanto' at 10.30am TOMORROW and 'Summer of Soul' on Tues 26 April at 8pm. Come and serve, welcome and enjoy (contact tessa@thebear.tv) More details at https://www.freefilmfestivals.org/filmfestival/new-cross-deptford/?fbclid=IwAR227zybylavqWoDtoKydN7qAJo65Rhnguwu9T-jkIbpK3JcdfFa5Mh5IL0
Cheese and Wine - has been POSTPONED! More details to follow...
The Bear Book Group - Tuesday 10 May - details from bex@thebear.tv
The Big Lunch - on Sunday 12 June, our morning service will be in Giffin Square, followed by lunch for all.
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 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
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
The Ragged Project Fundraising
Rip It Up and Start Again - on Friday 13 May, Simon Jinadu, as featured on Grammy award winning album, 'Subconciously' (yes, that Simon Jinadu) will be performing live at The Bear with his new collaboration, Hyacinth & Apollo. Tickets £12 in advance - all proceeds to The Ragged Project.
The Ragged Sleep Out - this youth-led initiative has raised well over £5,000 so far!
Handmade Blanket Raffle - raised a whopping £650. Blanket no.2 has raised £153 so far. There are rumours that a quilt is being stitched as we speak, so if you missed out on the blankets, watch this space...
Give Us Your Gold - do you have any gold or silver items that you no longer want!? Janice and Emily A will collect your valuables and sell them on to raise money for the building.
This Week at The Bear
Saturday
10.30am 'Encanto' free film screening (doors open at 10.15am)
Sunday
10am Prayer at The Bear
10.30am Morning Service
6.30pm Evening Service
Monday
7am Early Morning Prayer
9.30 Bear Cubs
Tuesday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
8am Psalms and Stretches
1.30pm Women's Bible Study
8pm 'Summer of Soul'
Wednesday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
10am Time Out Parenting Course
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
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