’... let us not give up meeting together...'
Hebrews 10:25
Thank you - to those who have filled out the Summer Survey. If you haven't already, do click the link and share your thoughts here; https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/HBRDVT8
Sunday Morning Service - at The Bear building, Frankham Street at 10.30am. Please be very aware that this is a live building site and we all need to observe any rules and limits that are put in place. Children will need to be kept safe at all times. Please arrive promptly for the health and safety briefing. There will be a chance to tour the building, a toilet available in an emergency... and tea, coffee and cake served from the back of Iain's car.
Youth Social - this Sunday afternoon at Badger Badger in Deptford from 12.30pm.
Sunday Evening Service - at Evelyn. 4pm for food prep. 6pm for the meal. 7pm for circle time. Please sign up to help here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ccsNLURWTUbVmxjheJm7Gpl3IC2RVC-q6CojEwRAN5I/edit?usp=sharing
Early Morning Prayer - on Zoom from 7-7.30am Monday to Friday
Deptford Ragged School Archive - the next archiving opportunity will be on Tuesday 26 September at 8pm. Contact Katharine for details.
Harvest Festival - we're bringing it back! Our Morning Service on Sunday 1 October will be an opportunity to donate non-perishable food, pet food, toiletries etc.to the Lewisham Foodbank. We may also revive some of the old 'Harvest' hymns...
'Gather' - for worship and stillness on Monday 2 October at 7.30pm in the Ascension.
Craftivism - next gathering will be on Tuesday 3 October at Badger Badger in Deptford. Contact Katharine for details.
Sad News - we have recently heard of the deaths of Bishop Karowei Dorgu and of Mark Elston. The Bishop was a great friend of The Bear for many years, and Mark was a much-loved local church leader in the 90's. We thank God for their lives and pray blessing on the families and loved ones who are grieving.
The Bear Church Instagram and Twitter - @thebearchurch
The Bear WhatsApp Broadcast Group - for weekly updates and more, 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. We are now also paying rent on three buildings. 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 give to the general pot - it's less admin and therefore less costly. Money-related questions to Tracy at finance@thebear.tv
The Ragged Project
Swim Serpentine - she did it! A big thanks from Vickie for all the support. Not too late to give: https://www.justgiving.com/page/vickie-yeardley-1691945458974?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Fvickie-yeardley-1691945458974&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pfp-share
Tea Towels - our TDRT fairtrade, organic cotton tea towels will be available to buy at Ascension on Sundays. £8 each, £15 for two or £20 for three (cash or card).
Worship - download or stream Dave's new songs and raise money for the Project. We've had the first cheque in - thanks to all who have supported! The link is here: https://linktr.ee/davidwinter
We are 94% of the way to funding our new building. This is positive, but we're not yet where we need to be. Cashflow is extremely tight! A large proportion of our funds have come from or through personal contacts - do you know someone who may want to invest? Or someone who may know someone...? If you need any facts and figures, a template letter or publicity resources, contact Bex or Richard. For the glory of God and the good of the poor.
This week at The Bear
Sunday
10.30am Morning Service at The Actual Bear
12.30pm Youth Gaming at Badger Badger
Monday
7am Early Morning Prayer on Zoom
9.30am Bear Cubs
7.30pm Deptford Ragged Trustees Meeting
Tuesday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
1.30pm Women's Bible Study at the Albany
8pm DRSA archiving
Wednesday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
Thursday
7am Early Morning Prayer
10am/1pm Bear Cubs
Friday
7am Early Morning Prayer
9.30am Bear Cubs
1.30pm English Fridays
Notices and Classifieds
'Crowsfeet' and 'Lisa Marie and the Please, Please, Please' - live at the Hither Green Taproom, Manor Lane SE12 at 4pm TOMORROW (Saturday). Come and soak up the sunshine and the sounds.
Harvest Concert and Supper - at the Ascension next Saturday 30 September from 6pm. Contact info@thebear.tv for more details.
iNet Youth Weekend - in Tonbridge, Kent from Friday 10 November. Contact Bex for more details or sign up here: https://forms.gle/ftfzTdEyi6JTeWus6
Home needed - a mum and three children (5-14 yrs) need a temporary flat/room to rent while the sale of their house goes through. A lovely family and perfect house/pet sitters/short-term tenants. If you can help, or know someone who can, please contact Tracy at finance@thebear.tv
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.