'...those who from the first were eyewitnesses and servants of the word.'
Luke 1:2
Sunday Morning Service - at the Ascension. 11.15 for prayer, 11.45 for tea and coffee and 12pm for worship.
Sunday Evening Service - at Evelyn - see 'Giving' below to support financially and sign up for March here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ccsNLURWTUbVmxjheJm7Gpl3IC2RVC-q6CojEwRAN5I/edit?usp=sharing
The Bear Leadership Team - is growing!? Ada and Ben have both said 'yes' to joining, so please pray and come back to Bex with any questions, encouragements or concerns before the end of the month.
Early Morning Prayer - on Zoom from 7-7.30am Monday to Friday
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)
Easter at The Bear - we are invited to join the Ascension on Maundy Thursday at 7pm. This replaces our Tenebrae service for this year. On Easter Sunday we are planning an outdoor service (details to follow).
The New Cross and Deptford Free Film Festival - we have managed to secure the rights to 'Getting It Back - the story of Cymande' as our contribution to this annual celebration of community and cinema. As The Bear is currently a hole in the ground, Curzon Goldsmiths are opening their doors to us for this special one-off event on Thursday 27 April at 7pm. Put the date in your diary!
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 from Friday 11 August. Booking form 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 please give to the general pot - it's less admin and therefore less costly. 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
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. Contact julie.joy@me.com to arrange a FREE consultation.
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!
Worship - download or stream Dave's new songs and raise money for the project. Link is here: https://linktr.ee/davidwinter
We are 94% of the way to funding our new building. That's a few % up on last week - thanks to a rather chunky donation from The Quaker Housing Trust. Big thanks to all the team who put that bid together and a special shout out to Aunty Mary for her encouragement. A large proportion of our funds have come from personal contacts. 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
11.15am Morning Prayer at the Ascension (entrance down path on righthand side, not main doors)
12pm Midday Service
6.30pm Evening Service at Evelyn
Monday
7am Early Morning Prayer
9.30am Bear Cubs
8pm Leadership Team
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 Breastfeeding Group
10am/1pm Bear Cubs
8pm Housegroups
Friday
7am Early Prayer
9.30am Bear Cubs
1.30pm English Fridays
Classifieds
Bluetooth Speaker - does anyone have an old but functioning speaker lying around that they no longer use? The Bear Kids Group could make good use of it. Please let Tessa know at info@thebear.tv
Relief fund for Earthquake in Turkey and Syria - to give online: Account name: People International Ltd Sort Code: 20-88-13 Account number: 20057622 Ref: Turkey Earthquake Relief
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.