'...blessed is she who believed and confidently trusted that there would be a fulfilment of the things spoken...'
Luke 1:45
Sunday Morning Service - at the Ascension. 11.15 for prayer, 11.45 for tea and coffee and 12.00 for worship. There will be a group for adults, a group for youth and a group for kids.
Sunday Evening Service - NOT on this week - see 'Giving' below to support financially and sign up for April here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ccsNLURWTUbVmxjheJm7Gpl3IC2RVC-q6CojEwRAN5I/edit?usp=sharing
Craftivism - this Tuesday at 8pm. Stitching postcards to support The Ragged Project, using messages from the Deptford Ragged School,1915. All welcome, everything provided, no experience necessary.
Bear Cubs Easter Hunt - this Friday at 10am, meeting at Deptford Lounge. Tickets in advance on Eventbrite.
The Bear Leadership Team - Ada and Ben have both said 'yes' to joining, so please pray and come back to Bex with any questions, encouragements or concerns about the newbies before the end of the month.
Early Morning Prayer - on Zoom from 7-7.30am Monday to Friday
Easter at The Bear - we are invited to join the Ascension on Maundy Thursday at 7pm for a meal followed by a service. This replaces Tenebrae for this year. Please let Bex know by next week if you are planning to be there, for catering purposes. On Good Friday we are welcome to join the Walk of Witness, meeting at Whitfields Mount, near Goffer Road on Blackheath at 10.30am. Easter Sunday sees us back in Deptford with an outdoor service in the morning as well as our Evening Service at Evelyn.
'Gather' - a re-boot of the former 'Standing in the Gap' monthly prayer and praise evenings will begin with a meeting on Monday 24 April from 7.30pm at the Ascension.
The New Cross and Deptford Free Film Festival April 2023 - we have managed to secure the rights to 'Getting It Back - the story of Cymande' as our contribution to this annual celebration of community and cinema. As The Bear is currently a hole in the ground, Curzon Goldsmiths are opening their doors to us (for free!) for this special one-off event on Thursday 27 April at 7pm.
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.
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
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!
Worship - download or stream Dave's new songs and raise money for the Project. Link is here: https://linktr.ee/davidwinter
We are 94% of the way to funding our new building. That's a few % up, but we're not yet where we need to be. A large proportion of our funds have come from personal contacts. 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 Morning Prayer at the Ascension (entrance down path on righthand side, not main doors)
11.45am Tea and Coffee
12pm Midday Service
Monday
7am Early Morning Prayer
9.30am Bear Cubs
Tuesday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
8am Psalms and Stretches
1.30pm Women's Bible Study
8pm Craftivism
Wednesday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
8pm Housegroups
Thursday
7am Early Prayer
10am Breastfeeding Group
10am/1pm Bear Cubs
8pm Housegroups
Friday
7am Early Prayer
10am Bear Cubs Easter Hunt
1.30pm English Fridays
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