'Therefore, I glory in Christ Jesus in my service to God'
Romans 15:17
Sunday Midday Service - at the Ascension. 11.15am for team, 11.30 for prayer (follow path at righthand side, not front doors) 12pm for worship. 1pm for lunch! No tea and coffee before the service.
Bring and Share Lunch - bring along your signature dish to share with others this Sunday after the Midday Service. Contact The Bear on 07707 524977 for more details if you need.
Sunday Evening Service - at the Evelyn. 4.30pm for cooking, 6.30pm for serving, 7.30pm for service and washing up: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ccsNLURWTUbVmxjheJm7Gpl3IC2RVC-q6CojEwRAN5I/edit?usp=sharing
Zoom at The Ascension - we are going to take a break from offering a Zoom connection on Sundays. The Ascension has far less set-up time, fewer people and a rubbish internet connection - a perfect storm! If anyone has an idea for how to restore our online accessibility going forward and is up for making it happen, please let Tessa know at info@thebear.tv
Early Morning Prayer - on Zoom from 7-7.30am Monday to Friday
The Bear Craftivism Group - next meeting is on Wednesday 22 February. Stitching postcards with text from The Deptford Ragged School 1925 to support The Ragged Project today. All welcome, materials provided, no experience necessary.
The Bear Book Group - the next book is A Gift of Love: Sermons from Strength to Love by Martin Luther King Jr. Meet to discuss on Tuesday 21 March at 8pm (details from bex@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.
Summer 2023 - The Annual Big Bear Church Camp in Frinton-on-Sea will be on Friday 11 August. Booking form (not) attached.
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 Fundraising
Craftivism - fundraising through craft. See notice above.
Spring Sort Out - hire mother & daughter combo to figure out your fridge, organise your objects or clear out your cupboards. Competitive rates and all proceeds will go to The Ragged Project.
London Marathon and Swim Serpentine - members of The Bear are participating in both of these events later this year with all monies going to the Project. Show your support when the time comes!
We are 93% of the way to funding our new building. Please continue to have conversations and sow seeds and if you need any facts and figures, or publicity resources, contact Bex or Richard. For the glory of God and the good of the poor.
This Week at The Bear
Sunday
11.30am Prayer in the Ascension hall (entrance down path on righthand side, not main doors)
12pm Midday Service
1pm Bring and Share Lunch
6.30pm Evening Service
Monday
7am Early Morning Prayer
9.30am Bear Cubs
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
10am/1pm Bear Cubs
8pm Housegroups
Friday
7am Early Prayer
9.15am Finance Team
9.30am Bear Cubs
1.30pm English Fridays
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