'God will continue to be true, even when every person is false'
Romans 3:4
TONIGHT - Women's Cocktail Evening at Lisa Marie's
Sunday Morning Service - if you are unable to be at the Bear, watch on Zoom
Sunday Evening Service - sign up 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)
Summer of Adventures - our last services in the building will be Sunday 10 July. Then begins a smorgasbord of Sunday morning gatherings to take us through until September, and then... ?? The Evening Service will pause for the summer and then reboot in a new location. More details to follow - so watch this space.
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 Fridays and Women's Bible Study - all on this week
Prayer for the Project - Monday 27 June from 8pm at The Bear - come and pray for all manner of things to be well!
Exit Stage Left - Simon Jinadu (Grammy award winner) will be performing live at The Bear next Friday with his new collaboration, Hyacinth & Apollo, and you don't want to miss it! The evening will open with a party set from Ibiza DJ Jem Haynes (just Google him!). So, July 1st, doors at 7.30pm, entry is for age 16+ and there will be a licenced bar for 18+ Tickets from https://tinyurl.com/tickets-exit-stage-left with all profits going to The Ragged Project
Follow The Bears - our very own Carol has sewn a quilt, and you can bid for it at: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/carol-granger
Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs - download Dave's new music, inspired by worshipping together at The Bear, by clicking this link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2uWa5jg7sdao4tlAs6wHds?si=aIUswRc6QJGIBH3xIhEHaQ&utm_source=native-share-menu All streaming revenue to The Ragged Project
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. Booking form attached.
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
This Week at The Bear
Sunday
10am Prayer at The Bear
10.30am Morning Service
6.30pm Evening Service
Monday
7am Early Morning Prayer
9.30am Bear Cubs
8pm Prayer for The Ragged Project
Tuesday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
8am Psalms and Stretches
1.30pm Womens' Bible Study
Wednesday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
8pm Housegroups
Thursday
7am Early Prayer
10.30/1pm Bear Cubs
8pm Housegroups
Friday
7am Early Prayer
9.30am Bear Cubs
1.30pm English Fridays
8pm EXIT STAGE LEFT
Classifieds
Au Pair - needed for Dominic and Etta in Hither Green from the end of August. Mainly before and after school, live in or live out. Would perfectly someone who has another job or role, enjoys sport and is a French speaker, but all candidates considered.
Admin and Finance Officer - part-time job available - contact sue@inet-trust.org for full details
Project Manager - Lewisham Foodbank are looking for a full-time member of staff to run their very busy foodbank. Deadline for applications is Sunday 10 July. Contact info@transformnetwork.london for hours, salary etc.
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