'There will be glory, honour and peace for everyone who does good'
Romans 2:10
Congratulations - to Chine, Mark and Keir on the birth of Noah! A meal train has been set up: https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/o0z10d to bless the family, so please join in if you can. Please note that meals must be gluten-free.
Farewell to Adam - following the very sad news that Adam Kensington died of a heart attack on 13 April, the family have arranged a memorial service at 1pm on Friday 20 May at All Saints, Peckham. All who knew and loved Adam are welcome.
Thank you - to all who supported The Bear as part of the NXDfff. We had over 200 people through the doors and raised a nice chunk of money for the Festival. It was a joy to see the building being enjoyed by so many.
Sunday Morning Service - the service can be watched on Zoom
Sunday Evening Service - no service this week. Sign up here for future Sundays: 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 Tuesday to Friday
Bear Cubs, English Friday's and Women's Bible Study - see diary below
Cheese and Wine - has been POSTPONED! More details to follow...
The Bear Book Group - Tuesday 10 May - details from bex@thebear.tv
Birthday Lunch - our very own Reverend is having a rather big birthday this month. He would love us all to join him at the Morning Service on the 22nd and then afterwards for a picnic lunch.
The Big Lunch - on Sunday 12 June, our morning service will be in Giffin Square, followed by lunch for all.
Baptisms - we are planning a service of baptism Sunday 3 July. Please talk to Paul or one of the Leadership Team if you would like to know more.
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 - POSTPONED - 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. We're just not sure when...
Handmade Blanket Raffle(s) - blanket no.1 raised £650. Blanket no.2 raised £200. 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
Sunday
10am Prayer at The Bear
10.30am Morning Service
Tuesday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
8am Psalms and Stretches
1.30pm Women's Bible Study
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