'The peace that God gives is so great that we cannot understand it.'
Philippians 4:7
Thank You, Farewell and Welcome - we've used our Deptford Challenge Trust funding very wisely and having employed Katharine to work on our digital presence, she is now handing on to Ada. We are really glad to have such skilled women apply for the job! Thanks to Katharine, for working so much of this out for us, and welcome Ada. You can never have too many Joneses on a team.
Sunday Morning Service - our morning services have moved to the later time of 12pm at The Church of The Ascension, SE10 8AN. There will be a group for 0-11's this week. Please arrive from 11.45am.
Sunday Evening Service - 6.30pm at Evelyn Community Centre. Do sign up to chop, cook, serve, fetch, carry, pray, chat, hoover etc - even once in a while makes a massive difference to the team: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ccsNLURWTUbVmxjheJm7Gpl3IC2RVC-q6CojEwRAN5I/edit?usp=sharing
Early Morning Prayer - on Zoom from 7-7.30am Monday to Friday
The Bear Leadership Inclusivity Statement - thanks to all who wrote, spoke, messaged, Zoomed and turned up on Monday evening. It was a valuable conversation, and it will continue...
Bear Craftivism - this Tuesday at 7.30pm we'll be making Christmas snowflakes together. All materials & mulled wine provided. Everyone is welcome, even if you haven't been before. More details from Katharine.
Christmas Day - there will be a joint Bear/Ascension service at 10.30am. All welcome.
The Bear Church Instagram and Twitter - @thebearchurch
The Bear WhatsApp Broadcast Group - for weekly updates and more, add The Bear Church 07707 524977 to your contacts, then message the number and ask to join the group.
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 now also 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 (our new Evening Service home), please mark your gift ‘Fruit and Veg’. Money-related questions to Tracy at finance@thebear.tv
Covid-19 - please continue to access all the support available - vaccination, regular LF testing, masks, distancing and hand hygiene.
The Ragged Project
It's actually happening! The building is no more. We still need lots of money, so please ask for publicity resources if you know any philanthropists or benefactors who are looking for a project to invest in. Do also speak one of the leaders if you have a fundraising idea up your sleeve. And do pray! For the glory of God and the good of the poor.
This Week at The Bear
Sunday
12pm Midday Service
6.30pm Evening Service
Monday
7am Early Morning Prayer
9.30am Bear Cubs
1pm Time Out for Parents
Tuesday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
8am Psalms and Stretches
1.30pm Women’s Bible Study
7.30pm Craftivism
Wednesday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
8pm Housegroups
Thursday
7am Early Prayer
10am/1pm Bear Cubs
8pm Housegroups
Friday
7am Early Prayer
9.30am Bear Cubs
1.30pm English Fridays
Classifieds
Finance Officer - part-time, home-working person with excellent finance skills required. Contact info@springsdancecompany.org.uk for details.
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