'And whoever does not carry their cross and follow me cannot be my disciple'
Luke 14:27
TOMORROW - the Celebration of Life is at 3pm in The Bear and 7pm onwards at Jam Circus. Please pray as we remember Declan and host many of his friends, family and colleagues.
THANK YOU - to the Thomas's for their delicious afternoon tea fundraiser last Saturday. If they ever invite you round for homemade ice-cream, just make sure you go. £340 plus Gift Aid was raised towards The Ragged Project.
CONGRATULATIONS - and blessings to 'Pastor' Paul who has accepted the post of 'priest-in-charge' at St Lukes, West Holloway. We look forward to catching up with him at The Bear on his occasional Sunday off!
SAD NEWS - we heard this week of the death of Vonnie Winter, one of the early leaders of The Bear. Love and prayers to the Winter family and friends as they grieve this dreadful loss
Sunday Morning Service - at the Ascension. 11.15am for prayer, 11.45 for tea and coffee, 12pm for worship service. Adults, youth and kids all in together.
Sunday Evening Service - at Evelyn. 4pm for food prep, 6pm for a meal, 7pm for worship. Sign up for the new term 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
'Gather' - an opportunity to pray and praise together. Next gathering will be on Monday 23 September at Ascension
'Small Group Leaders' - meet on Monday 30 September. Details from iain@thebear.tv
Summer 2025 - join The Bear camping at the Greenbelt Festival next August. More details to follow, but check out the Festival and book in at www.greenbelt.org.uk
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
Our building project is nothing short of a miracle. The fabulous studio flats are becoming homes to young people in severe housing need. J49 are looking for furniture, white goods, kitchen stuff etc for each tenant. If you have anything to give, please contact Lily at admin@j49.space If you can help by transporting items, please contact iain@thebear.tv
We still need a large amount of money to finish the church and community space, and have employed a fundraising consultant to work on the big bids. But there's always room for community fundraising and we've got quite a few things going on...!
Multivitamins - donate £5 and get a £30 bottle of healthy goodness. On sale this Sunday at Ascension. Contact info@thebear.tv for details.
Give Us Your Money - any leftover post-holiday coins or notes from the UK or around the world will be very welcome for our fundraising effort. Contact emily@thebear.tv for details or bring to Ascension
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
3pm Celebration of Life at The Bear
7.30pm Gig for Declan at Jam Circus
Sunday
11.15am Prayer at Ascension
11.45am Tea and Coffee
12pm Worship Service
4pm Food prep
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
7pm Refocusing Faithfulness Course
Thursday
7am Early Morning Prayer
8.30am Fundraising Team
10am/1pm Bear Cubs
8pm Small Groups
Friday
7am Early Morning Prayer
9.30am Bear Cubs
1.30pm English Fridays
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