'...Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself....'
Matthew 6:25-34
The end of an era - after more than twenty years, Tessa Chapman is stepping down from her paid role at The Bear. She will still be part of the church family (obvs), the Bear Cubs team and the Leadership Team, but this change does mean there's a job opportunity for someone! See Classifieds for details.
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 children
Sunday Evening Service - NO service this week at Evelyn. Sign up here for October:
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
Small Group Leaders - meet on Monday 30 September. Details from iain@thebear.tv
Positive Parenting - our next six week course begins on Monday 3 October from 1-3pm at Leander. To sign up or for more details, please email bearcubs@thebear.tv
Eat Your Way Down The High Street - next feast will be on Thursday 17 October at Buster Mantis, Resolution Way. Book in with bex@thebear.tv
Summer 2025 - join The Bear 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 now home to 18 young people. J49 are looking for good quality furniture, 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. 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
Sunday
11.15am Prayer at Ascension
11.45am Tea and Coffee
12pm Worship Service
Monday
7am Early Morning Prayer
9.30am Bear Cubs
7.30pm Small Group Leaders
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
10am/1pm Bear Cubs
8pm Small Groups
Friday
7am Early Morning Prayer
9.30am Bear Cubs
1.30pm English Fridays
Notices and Classifieds
'Missa Papae Ioannis' - an evening of sacred music to celebrate the anniversary of the canonisation of Pope John XXIII. Saturday 28 September at St Peters Italian Church in Clerkenwell. Tickets from:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/missa-papae-ioannis-concert-for-soprano-piano-and-four-cellos-tickets-926861767497?aff=oddtdtcreator
'Wonka' - outdoor screening as part of the New Cross and Deptford Free Film Festival THIS Saturday. Film starts 7pm in Eckington Gardens, SE14. Wear layers, bring blankets, a chair and hot drinks
Prayer Vigil - this Sunday at 2pm at All Saints Church Piazza, Notting Hill W11. Come and pray for the Kisiya family, and other Palestinian Christians in Al-Makhrour
Job Opportunity - we're looking for an organised individual to help the church run smoothly. You will help with administrative tasks, volunteer coordination and church-wide communication. There are also additional responsibilities that can be added to the role if you have capacity to work additional days and the relevant experience. To apply email your C.V. and a cover letter to bex@thebear.tv by 24th October
Room to rent - urgently needed in Lewisham area. Contact Pedro at pedrofranciscokabi@gmail.com
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