'The words "it was credited to him" were written not for him alone, but also for us, to whom God will credit righteousness...'
Romans 4:23,24
TONIGHT - the final BearLive fundraising gig in our amazing Shaftesbury building! 'Exit Stage Left' opens at 7.30pm and tickets will be available to buy on the door. All proceeds to The Ragged Project. There's a licenced bar and we have contactless as well as cash. If you can come and help with the bar or clearing up, please contact tessa@thebear.tv or just turn up
Thank you - to Lisa Marie for hosting our women's event last Friday. It was quite the night! If you still need to donate, please transfer £5 to The Bear ref. 'cocktails' (bank details below)
Sunday Morning Service -we will be welcoming Henrietta and saying farewell to Katie, Seth, Juniper, Felix and Bas.
Sunday Evening Service -no service this week. Sign up here for next Sunday:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ccsNLURWTUbVmxjheJm7Gpl3IC2RVC-q6CojEwRAN5I/edit?usp=sharing
Summer of Adventures -our last Sunday services in the building will be on the 10 July. Then begins a smorgasbord of Sunday morning outdoor gatherings to take us through until September, and then... ? Our Evening Service will pause for the summer before rebooting in a new location. More details to follow - so watch this space, or talk to one of the Leadership Team
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
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-menuAll 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 atfinance@thebear.tv
This Week at The Bear
Sunday
10am Prayer at The Bear
10.30am Morning Service
Monday
7am Early Morning Prayer
9.30am Bear Cubs
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
9.15am Project Advisory Board
10.30/1pm Bear Cubs
8pm Housegroups
Friday
7am Early Prayer
9.30am Bear Cubs
1.30pm English Fridays
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. Contact Claire at littleclix@gmail.com for details
Admin and Finance Officer -part-time job available - contact sue@inet-trust.orgfor full details
Contactinfo@thebear.tvif 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