Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever'
Psalm 23:6
Big Congratulations - to ex-Bear, Becky Bell, getting married to Steve tomorrow! Every blessing to you both.
Sunday Morning Service - Flame Fish and Electric Eels groups are on half-term break.
Sunday Evening Service - no service this Sunday or next. Sign up for future dates here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ccsNLURWTUbVmxjheJm7Gpl3IC2RVC-q6CojEwRAN5I/edit?usp=sharing We are 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 Wednesday
Bear Cubs, English Fridays and Women's Bible Study - all on holiday this week
Welcome Lunch - for anyone who is new (or new-ish) to The Bear. Sunday 5 June after the morning service. Contact iain@thebear.tv to find out more.
The Big Lunch - on Sunday 12 June, our morning service will be in Giffin Square at 11am, followed by live music and a BBQ lunch for all. Bring food and drink to share. Please contact tessa@thebear.tv if you can help hand out flyers, prepare food, serve, welcome etc.
Baptisms - we are planning a service of baptism on Sunday 19 June (note the change of date). There will be a meeting to discuss and prepare on Wednesday 15 June. Please talk to Paul (paul@thebear.tv) if you would like to know more
The Bear Book Club - on Tuesday 21 June - with a film and a podcast instead of a book! 'The Eyes of Tammy Faye' and episode three of 'When Things Fell Apart' - full details from bex@thebear.tv
Women's Evening - Friday 24 June - contact emily@thebear.tv for details
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 £20,000 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
Exit Stage Left - NEW DATE - FRIDAY 1 JULY - 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. The evening will open with a party set from Ibiza DJ Jem Haynes. Entry is for age 16+ and there will be a licenced bar for 18+
Tickets in advance from https://tinyurl.com/tickets-exit-stage-left
Giving The Bear building a final send off with this very special party!
tinyurl.com
Other Notices
Refugee Support - if you are interested and able to house a Ukranian woman who is looking for long-term support, please contact info@thebear.tv for more details
Cardiac Risk in the Young - the annual London Bridges sponsored walk is back on Sunday 26 June. See www.events@c-r-y.org.uk to register or donate.
This Week at The Bear
Sunday
10am Prayer at The Bear
10.30am Morning Service
Monday
7am Early Morning Prayer
Tuesday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
8am Psalms and Stretches
Wednesday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
Classifieds
Job Vacancy - part time Administrator for Transform Network. For full details email caro@transformnetwork.london Closing date is Friday 17 June 2022.
Blackheath Art Society - are holding an online art exhibition until June 30th at: www.blackheathartsociety.org.uk Our very own, Nadine has a piece for sale in the exhibition; please have a look - and play spot that painting!
Contact info@thebear.tv if you want to run a classified ad. Please note that Classifieds are included as a courtesy and do not necessarily reflect The Bear Leadership or employees' views or beliefs