'One final word of counsel, friends'
Romans 16:17
Farewell and thank you - what a great time we had last Sunday afternoon - sending Paul off on sabbatical in style with delicious dishes, wise words and a trickle of tears! Thanks to all who contributed those dishes, words and tears, and an extra big thank you to Bex for taking the lead as we go forward together.
Sunday Morning Service - all-age at the Ascension. 11.15 for prayer, 11.45 for coffee and 12pm for worship. If you can help with tea and coffee once in a while, please contact Tessa at info@thebear.tv
Sunday Evening Service - at the Evelyn. 4.30 for cooking, 6.30 for serving, 7.30 for service and washing up: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ccsNLURWTUbVmxjheJm7Gpl3IC2RVC-q6CojEwRAN5I/edit?usp=sharing
Bear Evening Service Volunteer Rota
Early Morning Prayer - on Zoom from 7-7.30am Monday to Friday
The Bear Craftivism Group - next meeting is on Wednesday 22 February. Stitching postcards with text from The Deptford Ragged School 1925 to support The Ragged Project today. All welcome, materials provided, no experience necessary.
The Bear Book Group - the next book is A Gift of Love: Sermons from Strength to Love by Martin Luther King Jr. Meet to discuss on Tuesday 21 March at 8pm (details from bex@thebear.tv)
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.
Summer 2023 - The Annual Big Bear Church Camp in Frinton-on-Sea will be from Friday 11 August. Booking form attached.
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 please give to the general pot - it's less admin and therefore less costly. 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 Fundraising
Craftivism - fundraising through craft. See notice above.
Spring Sort Out - hire mother & daughter combo to figure out your fridge, organise your objects or clear out your cupboards. Competitive rates and all proceeds will go to The Ragged Project. Contact julie.joy@me.com to arrange a FREE consultation.
London Marathon and Swim Serpentine - members of The Bear are participating in both of these events later this year with all monies going to the Project. Show your support when the time comes!
We are 93% of the way to funding our new building. Please continue to have conversations and sow seeds and if you need any facts and figures, or publicity resources, contact Bex or Richard. For the glory of God and the good of the poor.
This Week at The Bear
Sunday
11.15am Prayer in the Ascension hall (entrance down path on righthand side, not main doors)
12pm Midday Service
6.30pm Evening Service
Monday
7am Early Morning Prayer
8pm Bear Leadership Team
Tuesday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
8am Psalms and Stretches
Wednesday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
8pm Housegroups
Thursday
7am Early Prayer
8pm Housegroups
Friday
7am Early Prayer
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