'Instead, when you give a feast, invite those in poverty, those with disabilities, those who have nothing...'
Luke 14:13
TOMORROW - Afternoon Tea at Jo and Andy's in Brockley in aid of The Ragged Project. Drop in for dairy and non-dairy delights any time from 2-5pm
Sunday Morning Service - at the Ascension. 11.15am for prayer, 11.45 for tea and coffee, 12pm for worship service. Groups for adults, youth and kids.
Sunday Evening Service - at Evelyn. 4pm for food prep, 6pm for a meal, 7pm for worship. Sign up for the new term here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ccsNLURWTUbVmxjheJm7Gpl3IC2RVC-q6CojEwRAN5I/edit?usp=sharing
Early Morning Prayer - open to all, just switch on and join in Monday to Friday on Zoom from 7-7.30am
Celebration of Life for Declan- see separate email.
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.
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
2pm Afternoon Tea fundraiser
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
9am Preparing The Bear
7pm Refocussing Faithfulness Course
Thursday
7am Early Morning Prayer
10am/1pm Bear Cubs
Friday
7am Early Morning Prayer
9.30am Bear Cubs
1.30pm English Fridays
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