'They show that God's law is not something alien, imposed on us from without, but woven into the very fabric of our creation'
Romans 2:15
Farewell to Adam - following the very sad news that Adam Kensington died of a heart attack on 13 April, the family have arranged a thanksgiving service at 1pm on Friday 20 May at All Saints, Blenheim Grove, Peckham. Full details are attached - all who knew and loved Adam are welcome. The Bear is supporting All Saints to provide cakes and traybakes to add to the refreshments after the service. If you want to help bake or serve, please contact tessa@thebear.tv
Sunday Morning Service - the service can be watched on Zoom Sign up for welcoming here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NoyJNS4-3Czeyn3Zu3_V_DP8QQLkkgggSfNB3qj2nAE/edit?usp=sharing
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Sunday Evening Service - 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 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 - talking of lunch, on Sunday 12 June, our morning service will be in Giffin Square, followed by lunch for all
Women's Evening - Friday 24 June - details to be confirmed
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
Exit Stage Left - FRIDAY 17 JUNE - 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.
Other Notices
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
6.30pm Evening Service
Monday
9.30am Bear Cubs
8pm Bear Leadership Team and Trustees
Tuesday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
8am Psalms and Stretches
1.30pm Women's Bible Study
8pm The Bear Book Group
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
Classifieds
House to rent - newly refurbished two-bedroom house with garden and good transport links near Rushey Green, SE6. £1,500 pcm. Viewings this weekend. Contact jkreitem@hotmail.com for more details or to book a viewing.
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