No one can serve two masters... You cannot serve both God and money.'
Luke 16:13
Sam's funeral - at 2pm tomorrow (Saturday) at St Peter's, Wickham Road, Brockley.
Sunday Morning Service - at the Ascension. 11.15am for prayer, 11.45 for tea and coffee, 12pm for worship service. Groups for younger kids, older youth and adults of any age.
Sunday Evening Service - at Evelyn. Please sign up here for November and December:
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Early Morning Prayer - open to all, just switch on and join in Monday to Friday on Zoom from 7-7.30am
Women's Bible Study at The Albany - no meetings on 5th or 12th November, but we'll be back on Tuesday 19th.
Eat Your Way Down The High Street - the next meal will be on Thursday 21 November. Venue tbc. To book, please email bex@thebear.tv
Church Lunch - bring and share on Sunday 24 November after the Ascension service. This is to 'celebrate' the departure of Tessa Chapman, who will leave her role on 1st December after more than 20 years of hard graft in The Bear office!
Summer 2025 - join The Bear at the Greenbelt Festival next August 21-24th. More details to follow, but check out the Festival and book in at www.greenbelt.org.uk (lowest prices available before Christmas)
The Bear Church Instagram - follow at @thebearchurch
The Bear WhatsApp Broadcast Group - for weekly updates and more (but not much 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. For any money-related questions, contact Tracy at finance@thebear.tv
The Ragged Project
Give Us Your Money - any coins or notes from the UK or around the world will be very welcome. Contact emily@thebear.tv for details or bring to Ascension on Sundays
Sung Worship - download or stream Dave's songs and raise money for the Project: https://linktr.ee/davidwinter
This week at The Bear
Sunday
11.15am Prayer at Ascension
11.45am Tea and Coffee
12pm Worship Service
4pm Food preparation at Evelyn
6pm Evening Meal
7pm Evening Service
Monday
7am Early Morning Prayer
9.30am Bear Cubs
Tuesday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
Wednesday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
7pm Refocusing Faithfulness Feedback Evening
Thursday
7am Early Morning Prayer
10am/1pm Bear Cubs
8pm Small Groups
Friday
7am Early Morning Prayer
9.30am Bear Cubs
1.30pm English Fridays
Notices and Classifieds
New Cross and Deptford Free Film Festival - all are welcome to join in with planning next years festival. Our first meeting will be on Thursday 7 November at 7pm in Deptford. Contact nxdfilmfest@gmail.com for more details
Smart Phones Wanted - for asylum seeker friends of the Merritts. The phones must be working, be factory reset (wiped) so they can be used by anyone (no password) and ideally have a charger. Richard and Amanda will be at Ascension on Sunday 10 November to collect if you can help!
Growing Hope - are you a Christian working in healthcare? You are invited to our ONLINE Faith and Healthcare event on Thursday 21 November from 7.30-9.30pm. We will be hearing from Sarah Trevett, an occupational therapist, and there will be a panel discussion, time for prayer, reflection and networking with other Christians in healthcare. Sign up here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/growinghope/1400712
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