'...unless you repent, you too will all perish.'
Luke 13:1-9
Sunday Morning Service - at the Ascension. 11.15 for prayer, 11.45 for tea and coffee and 12.00 for worship. There will be groups for adults and kids.
Sunday Evening Service - at Evelyn. Help and support always needed. Why not commit to washing up once a year/term/month? Sign up here:
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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
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.
Pub Quiz - see 'The Ragged Project'
Eat Your Way Down The High Street - the next evening will be at 'Marcella' (£££) on Thursday 20 June. Book in to eat with the pastor at bex@thebear.tv - space is limited
Big Lunch - on Sunday 23 June, we'll be taking it to the streets with our annual community meal in Giffin Square. There'll be food, music and hopefully a sneak peek at The Ragged Project. More details to follow...
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
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 an afternoon, a day, a week, getting stuck in to painting, plumbing, tiling, fetching or carrying at the site between Monday 17 and Friday 28 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
Summer en France - book this beautiful four bedroom holiday home in Normandy and half of what you pay will go to The Ragged Project. For details of the house see: www.moulin-maison.com and for more information and price, contact jan@moulin-maison.com
The Portuguese Camino - she's nearly there! Do continue to pray for health and hopefulness for Brigitte as she makes her way to Santiago de Compostela. 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).
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 the 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
1.30pm Womens' Bible Study
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
9.30am Bear Cubs
1.30pm English Fridays
Notices and Classifieds
Ritual/Bodies - a live performance event and panel discussion curated by Dr Kate Pickering. Saturday 6 July at St Pancras Church, Euston Road. Free tickets from https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ritualbodies-6th-july-2024-tickets-909691841787
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