'The Lord replied, my presence will go with you, and I will give you rest'
Exodus 33:14
Evening Service - please pray for the congregation and the team as we pause for the summer before rebooting in a new location.
Sunday 24 July to Sunday 21 August - five Sunday mornings of Jesus, Community and Creativity
Worship and Word on Zoom at 9am - continuing through the book of Romans
Outdoor Adventures at 11am followed by picnics:
Sunday 24th - Summer Special Psalms & Stretches in the park - come and experience the word of God with simple movement
Sunday 31st - a walk to the river to hear from our Creator
Sunday 07th -Deptford Gospel Walk - bring (or share) a smartphone and uncover some hidden gems
Sunday 14th - Service by the Sea - enjoy the horizon with The Bear community
Sunday 21st - Hometown Glory heritage walk - let's see what God has done in Deptford
All these outdoor activities are all-age, all require some mobility, the picnics are bring-your-own and optional, friends, family, neighbours welcome, questions to info@thebear.tv or 07707 524977
Covid-19 - rates are on the rise again. Please continue to access all the support available - vaccination, regular LF testing, masks, distancing and hand hygiene.
Early Morning Prayer - will continue through the summer from 7-7.30am Monday to Friday (except Bank Holidays).
Housegroups/Homegroups/call them what you will - check in with your leaders to see if these groups will meet over the summer. If you want to join or try a group, contact iain@thebear.tv
Bear Cubs, Women's Bible Study and English Fridays - all on holiday until September
The Bear Church Instagram - @thebearchurch
The Bear WhatsApp Broadcast Group - this will become an even more useful method of communication while we are out of the building! If you're not already getting 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 and is between us, God - and Tracy. 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. To support local people in food poverty through the Evelyn Social Supermarket, please mark your gift ‘Fruit and Veg’. Money-related questions to Tracy at finance@thebear.tv
Classifieds
Childcare needed - parent in SE13 looking for someone two mornings a week (7.30-9.30am) from late August/early September to drop the children to their school and childcare settings. If you also have time from 3.30-6.30pm (mostly in the park) that would be good but is not essential. Contact Claire at littleclix@gmail.com for details or to discuss. Please feel free to pass this notice on to anyone who may be interested.
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