'I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed to us'
Romans 8:18
Chantelle van der Merwe - Chantelle's memorial service will be at 10.30am tomorrow (Saturday) at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Handen Road, SE12 8NR or on Zoom ID 897 0695 0465 The real and virtual doors will open at 10.15am (please don't be late).
More Sad News - on Monday, Moira Kerrane, Kelly Hunt's cousin and a Deptford legend, tragically passed away. Moira really did work tirelessly for the local community and was a great supporter of The Bear and everything we do. She will be missed, and our thoughts and prayers are with Kelly, Dre (Moira's son) and all her family and friends.
Sunday Morning Service - our morning services have moved to the later time of 12pm at The Church of The Ascension, SE10 8AN. There will be a group for 0-11's this week. Please arrive from 11.45am. The service will - hopefully, if we can get it to work - be on Zoom ID 827 3994 6736 Password November
Sunday Evening Service - at the Evelyn Community Centre, SE8 5TQ. Do sign up to chop, cook, serve, pray, chat, hoover etc - even once in a while makes a massive difference to the team: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ccsNLURWTUbVmxjheJm7Gpl3IC2RVC-q6CojEwRAN5I/edit?usp=sharing
Early Morning Prayer - on Zoom from 7-7.30am Monday to Friday
The Bear Leadership Inclusivity Statement - on Monday evening at 8pm we will meet at the Ascension to continue this conversation. Please send your comments to info@thebear.tv ahead of the meeting if you can’t come or prefer to speak privately. Thank you for all the encouragement, questions, honesty, conversations and cautions received so far - the team have really appreciated the honesty and openness.
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 (our new Evening Service home), please mark your gift ‘Fruit and Veg’. Money-related questions to Tracy at finance@thebear.tv
Covid-19 - please continue to access all the support available - vaccination, regular LF testing, masks, distancing and hand hygiene.
The Ragged Project
Everything is signed, sealed and delivered and demolition started on Wednesday. It's actually happening! A massive thank you to our Trustees and J49 for getting us this far. We still need lots of money, so please ask for publicity resources if you know any philanthropists or benefactors who are looking for a project to invest in. Do also speak one of the leaders if you have a fundraising idea up your sleeve. For the glory of God and the good of the poor.
This Week at The Bear
Sunday
12pm Midday Service
6.30pm Evening Service
Monday
7am Early Morning Prayer
9.30am Bear Cubs
1pm Time Out for Parents
8pm Inclusivity Meeting
Tuesday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
8am Psalms and Stretches
1.30pm Women’s Bible Study
Wednesday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
8pm Housegroups
Thursday
7am Early Prayer
9.30/1pm Bear Cubs
8pm Housegroups
Friday
7am Early Prayer
9.30am Bear Cubs
1.30pm English Fridays
Classifieds
Finance Officer - part-time, home-working person with excellent finance skills required. Contact info@springsdancecompany.org.uk for details.
Art Exhibitions - our very own Nadine has artwork hidden in two exhibitions in Blackheath. For details see www.smagart.com or www.blackheathartsociety.org.uk
Deptford Open Studios and Christmas Market - on Saturday 3 December from 11am at Art Hub, 5-9 Creekside SE8 4SA