'...then, like a wildfire, the Holy Spirit spread through their ranks...'
Acts 2:1-4
Sunday Morning Service - at the Ascension. 11.15 for prayer, 11.45 for tea and coffee and 12.00 for worship.
Sunday Evening Service - at Evelyn. 4pm for food preparation, 6pm for dinner, 7pm for worship and circle time. Sign up here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ccsNLURWTUbVmxjheJm7Gpl3IC2RVC-q6CojEwRAN5I/edit?usp=sharing
Meal Train - an opportunity to bless Wendy and Alan, as Wendy is home from hospital after her operation. Please follow the link to find out how you can join in: https://mealtrain.com/gmv89e
The Middle East - we have collated a list of podcasts and articles that people in The Bear have been listening to in order to learn about what is happening in our world. If you would like a copy, please email info@thebear.tv
Early Morning Prayer - open to all, just switch on and join in Monday to Friday on Zoom from 7-7.30am
'Gather' - the next gathering for prayer and sung worship will be on Monday 20 May. 7.30pm at Ascension.
The Bear Babies Breakfast - all 0-3's and their parents are welcome on Saturday 8 June at Chine and Mark's from 10am. Contact info@thebear.tv for address and more details.
Eat Your Way Down The High Street - the next evening will be at 'Marcella' on Thursday 20 June. More details to follow, but you will need to book in with bex@thebear.tv as space is limited
Big Little Lunch - on Sunday 23 June, we'll be taking it to the streets with our annual lunch in Giffin Square. There'll be food, music and hopefully a sneak peek at The Ragged Project. More details to follow...
The Bear Church Instagram - @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. 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
Operation Fit Out - if you can spend a day, a week, a month getting stuck in to painting, sorting, digging, planting, cutting and sticking at the site between Monday 13 May and Friday 7 June please contact info@thebear.tv or talk to Paul Adlington. We also need a lot more money, so fundraising inspiration would be welcome. For the glory of God and for the good of the poor.
The Ragged Quiz - on Sunday 9 June, Mel will be hosting a pub quiz at Aunties Ballroom, Resolution Way in Deptford. The proceeds will be shared between the Project and her charity trip with One By One https://onebyone.org/our-story/ Come and support - doors open at 7.30pm. Tickets on Eventbrite at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fundraising-quiz-tickets-903685877787?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1%2Apkcjti%2A_up%2AMQ..%2A_ga%2AMzE0MzAxNzUuMTcxNTQxOTc4Mg..%2A_ga_TQVES5V6SH%2AMTcxNTQxOTc4MS4xLjEuMTcxNTQxOTk2Ny4wLjAuMA
The Portuguese Camino - Brigitte is on her way! She's walking the 466k from Tomar to Santiago de Campostela - alone, for The Project. Please pray for health and hopefulness! To support this amazing effort financially, follow this link: https://www.justgiving.com/page/brigitte-gobbe-1713376356404?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Fbrigitte-gobbe-1713376356404&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pfp-share
Tea Towels - our TDRT fairtrade, organic cotton tea towels are available to buy by arrangement. £8 each, £15 for two or £20 for three (cash or card).
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 the Ascension
11.45am Tea and Coffee
12pm Worship Service
4pm Food preparation at Evelyn
6pm Evening Meal
7pm Worship and Circle Time
Monday
7am Early Morning Prayer
9.30am Bear Cubs
7.30pm 'Gather'
Tuesday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
Wednesday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
8pm Small Groups
Thursday
7am Early Morning Prayer
10am/1pm Bear Cubs
8pm Small Groups
Friday
7am Early Morning Prayer
9.15am Fundraising Team
9.30am Bear Cubs
1.30pm English Fridays
Notices and Classifieds
Golden Glow - a drama course for 7-11 year olds at The Albany in Deptford from Monday 3 June. Space is limited. More details from faq.goldenglow@gmail.com
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.