Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it'
Hebrews 13:2
Meal Train - ...to celebrate the arrival of Edith and bless her parents with food! Starts Monday 29 January.
Sunday Morning Service - at the Ascension. 11.15 for prayer, 11.45 for tea and coffee and 12.00 for worship. No kids group this week. Please note - prayer takes place in the back hall (through the side door) and refreshments are served between 11.45am and 12pm.
Sunday Evening Service - at Evelyn. 4pm for cooking, 6pm for dinner, 7pm for circle time. Sign up to join in here:
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Early Morning Prayer - on Zoom from 7-7.30am Monday to Friday
Curry Night - all men welcome for a curry at Chaska Maska in Brockley this Thursday from 8pm. Drinks at the Brockley Barge before/after. Please let Hugh know by Tuesday if you want a place at the table
Training Opportunities at The Bear - we are hosting three courses in the next few months. More details to follow:
First Aid Training - Saturday 27 January - Evelyn Community Centre
Growing Hope - Sunday 3 March - the Church of the Ascension
Active Bystander - Saturday 20 April - venue tbc
'Gather' - next sung worship evening will be on Monday 29 January at 7.30pm at Ascension
Eat Your Way Down The High Street - new occasional small group starting on Thursday 1 February at 'Good Vibez Jerk Centre' is FULLY BOOKED. Look out for the next date in March!
Women Talking - all women invited to Esther's in SE6 for drinks on Friday 2 February. Details and address from info@thebear.tv
Newcomers Dinner - the first of three evenings for those who are new to The Bear will be on Thursday 8 February in Sydenham. Details from iain@thebear.tv
Positive Parenting Course - run by Bear Cubs, the next course begins on Monday 19 February at 1pm. To register for this free course with creche, or to find out more, please contact tessa@thebear.tv
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 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
Safeguarding - the email address for our Designated Safeguarding Lead is safeguarding@thebear.tv
The Ragged Project
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). Other handmade items available - perfect for Christmas gifts
Worship - download or stream Dave's new songs and raise money for the Project: 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 still 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 Services
11.15am Prayer at the Ascension
11.45am Tea and Coffee
12pm Midday Service
4pm Cooking at Evelyn
6pm Evening Meal
7pm Circle Time
Monday
7am Early Morning Prayer
9.30am Bear Cubs
Tuesday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
1.30pm Womens' Bible Study
Wednesday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
Thursday
7am Early Morning Prayer
10am/1pm Bear Cubs
8pm Men's Curry Night
Friday
7am Early Morning Prayer
9.30am Bear Cubs
1.30pm English Fridays
Notices and Classifieds
Sad News - we heard this week about the death of Roger Forster, founder of Ichthus Christian Fellowship. The Bear was part of Ichthus for many years and Roger was a faithful church leader and a lovely, humble and caring man. We mourn with his family, his fellowship and the many people across our world who were inspired by his life.
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