All you who are thirsty, come and drink. Those who do not have money, come and eat!...You don't need money, it will cost you nothing.
Isaiah 55:1
Picnic Prep - TOMORROW (Saturday) at Evelyn from 9am. Join Tim to prepare goat curry and some delicious veggie options for Sunday's Deptford picnic.
Sunday Morning Service - at The Bear (yes, The Bear). 12.00 for worship, followed by a Community Picnic. Bring food, drink, something to sit on and some mates.
Sunday Evening Service - NO service this week at Evelyn. Team always needed - sign up for July 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
Fit Out at The Bear - if you can take a morning/afternoon/day off next week to help at the site, please let Paul know or contact info@thebear.tv
'Gather' - our next prayer and worship evening will be Monday 24th from 7.30pm at Ascension.
Camping 2024 - this year all are welcome to pitch a tent at Deal in Kent (www.kingsdowncamping.co.uk) and join Bex for some informal family gatherings. Friday 23 - Monday 26 August. Contact bex@thebear.tv for more details.
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
CORRECTION: The Ragged Quiz - it was actually a fantastic £461 raised for The Project - amazing!
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.
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
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
Saturday
9am Food preparation at Evelyn
Sunday
12pm Worship Service at The Bear
1.30pm Community Picnic in Giffin Square
Monday
7am Early Morning Prayer
9.30am Bear Cubs
10am Fit Out at The Bear
7.30pm 'Gather'
Tuesday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
10am Fit Out at The Bear
1.30pm Womens' Bible Study
Wednesday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
10am Fit Out at The Bear
8pm Small Groups
Thursday
7am Early Morning Prayer
10am Fit Out at The Bear
10am/1pm Bear Cubs
8pm Small Groups
Friday
7am Early Morning Prayer
9.30am Bear Cubs
10am Fit Out at The Bear
1.30pm English Fridays
Notices and Classifieds
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