You become great by accepting, not asserting. Your spirit, not your size, makes the difference.'
Luke 9:48
Sunday Morning Service - at the Ascension. 11.15 for prayer, 11.45 for tea and coffee and 12.00 for worship. 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 - NO service this Sunday. Sign up here for February:
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Early Morning Prayer - on Zoom from 7-7.30am Monday to Friday
Training Opportunities at The Bear - we are hosting three courses in the next couple of months. More details to follow:
First Aid Training - TOMORROW 9.15am - Evelyn Community Centre
Growing Hope - Sunday 3 March 9.30am - Church of the Ascension
Active Bystander - Saturday 20 April 10am - venue tbc
'Gather' - next sung worship evening will be on Monday at 7.30pm at Ascension
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
We are 98% of the way to funding our new building. Yes, 98%, thanks to friends and friends of friends being generous and choosing to bless Deptford with the money that they have. This is the best type of fundraising! Thanks be to God. Please get in touch if you know how to raise the last £17,000 before Friday 9 February. For the glory of God and the good of the poor.
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
This week at The Bear
Sunday
11.15am Prayer at the Ascension
11.45am Tea and Coffee
12pm Worship Service
Monday
7am Early Morning Prayer
9.30am Bear Cubs
7.30pm 'Gather'
Tuesday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
1.30pm NO Womens' Bible Study today
Wednesday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
Thursday
7am Early Morning Prayer
8.30am Fundraising Team
10am/1pm Bear Cubs
8pm Small Groups
Friday
7am Early Morning Prayer
9.30am Bear Cubs
1.30pm English Fridays
8pm Women's Drinks
Notices and Classifieds
Home Share in SE3 - live in support needed for independent, elderly woman with mobility and sight impairment. Free rent in exchange for 18 hours support (not housework or personal care). Needs someone kind, honest and reliable.
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.