'Not what you do for God, but what God does for you - that's the agenda for rejoicing.'
Luke 10:20
Women's Drinks Evening - TONIGHT at Esther's from 8pm. Bring a bottle, snacks provided. Contact emily@thebear.tv for more details
The Bear Essentials - will be taking a well-earned winter break next week. Back with all the news on Friday 16 February.
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 - at Evelyn. 4pm for food preparation, 6pm for dinner and 7pm for the service. Sign up here:
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Early Morning Prayer - on Zoom from 7-7.30am Monday to Friday
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
Church Lunch - after the midday service at Ascension on Sunday 25 February. Bring a dish to share and something to drink.
Training Opportunities at The Bear - we are hosting two courses in the next couple of months. More details to follow:
Growing Hope - Sunday 3 March 9.30am - Church of the Ascension
Active Bystander - Saturday 20 April 10am - venue tbc
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.
Safeguarding - the email address for our Designated Safeguarding Lead is safeguarding@thebear.tv
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
The Ragged Project
We are 98% of the way to funding the second phase of our Project. Yes, 98% - thanks to friends and friends of friends being generous and choosing to bless Deptford with the money that they have. When the build is finished, we move on to the third phase, as we fit out the church and community space. 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
4pm Food preparation at Evelyn
6pm Evening Meal
7pm Circle Time
Monday
7am Early Morning Prayer
9.30am Bear Cubs
7.45pm Leadership/Trustees/J49
Tuesday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
1.30pm Womens' Bible Study
Wednesday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
Thursday
7am Early Morning Prayer
8.30am Fundraising Team
10am/1pm Bear Cubs
8pm Newcomers Dinner
Friday
7am Early Morning Prayer
9.30am Bear Cubs
1.30pm English Fridays
Notices and Classifieds
Advanced Day Workshop - Saturday 2 March with Springs Dance Company in E3. More details from info@springsdancecompany.org
Being and Doing in a Climate Crisis - a weekend retreat in East Sussex starting Friday 8 March. Full residential cost £270. For more information, contact kori@rocketship.com
iNet Curry on the Go - the annual global gathering is at 7.30pm on Thursday 14 March in Camberwell. Come and hear about cross-cultural plans for 2024, pray for the workers, take part in the quiz and eat delicious food! More details from admin@inet-trust.org
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.