"For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; and the government will rest of His shoulders; and His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace."
Isaiah 9:6
THIS WEEK AT THE BEAR
Sunday Morning Service - at the Ascension. 11.15am for prayer, 11.45 for tea and coffee, 12pm for worship service. Groups for kids, older youth and adults of any age.
Sunday Evening Service - at Evelyn from 6pm. Please sign up here for December:
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Early Morning Prayer - open to all, just switch on and join in Monday to Friday on Zoom from 7-7.30am
Bake Sale - after the Ascension service on Sunday 8 December, all proceeds to The Ragged Project. Make the cake, bring the cake, buy the cake, eat the cake!
COMING UP
Wreath making evening - Brigitte has offered to host another wreath making evening if there is enough interest. People are welcome anytime between 6-10pm on Friday the 13th of December. Everything provided including wreath frames, mulled wine and mince pies. Please contact either Brigitte or info@thebear.tv by TODAY if you are keen.
Bear Cubs Christmas Parties - week beginning Monday 9 December. Must be pre-booked. Contact bearcubs@thebear.tv. Also, Bear Cubs have signed up to the following fundraising initiative. Check it out here: https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/bear-cubs/
Christmas at The Bear - our Christ-cringle service will be on Saturday afternoon at 3.30pm in Giffin Square. NO services on Sunday 22nd or 29th.
The Bear Social Media - we need you! Send in a short video (ideally selfie / portrait orientation) of your ONE word answer to: 'What does The Bear mean to you?' Children, youth and adults all welcome to give this a go. Please send them to ada@thebear.tv
Active Bystander Training - we have been offered this training again. Our morning in April was so useful for all who were there - so, the question is - are there people who would like to do this, or re-do it if we had another opportunity? Contact info@thebear.tv to register your interest
Summer 2025 - join The Bear at the Greenbelt Festival next August 21-24th. More details to follow, but check out the Festival and book in at www.greenbelt.org.uk (lowest prices available before Christmas)
THE RAGGED PROJECT
Bake Sale & Wreath making evening - see above
Trolly Coins - perfect stocking fillers from Bear Cubs (picture sent on WhatsApp). Available to buy at Ascension on Sundays. £2 each - all proceeds to the Project
Give Us Your Money - contact emily@thebear.tv if you have spare change/holiday coins to give, or bring to Ascension on Sundays
Sung Worship - download or stream Dave's songs and raise money for the Project: https://linktr.ee/davidwinter
WHAT'S ON
Sunday
11.15am Prayer at Ascension
11.45am Tea and Coffee
12pm Advent Service & Bake Sale 🍰
4pm Food preparation at Evelyn
6pm Evening meal
7pm Evening service
Monday
7am Early Morning Prayer
9.30am Bear Cubs Christmas Party 🎄
Tuesday
7am Early Morning Prayer
1.30pm Women's Bible Study
Wednesday
7am Early Morning Prayer
Thursday
7am Early Morning Prayer
1pm Bear Cubs Christmas Party 🎄
8pm Small Groups
Friday
7am Early Morning Prayer
9.30am Bear Cubs Christmas Party 🎄
1.30pm English Fridays
6pm Wreath making evening (TBC) 🎀
NOTICE AND CLASSIFIEDS
Places of Peace - starting Saturday 7 December, Soul Community Choir (Salvation Army) are running a festival celebrating art, music and the theme of peace across eight venues in Deptford. More details from soulcommunitysa on Instagram
Journey of the Magi - Springs Dance Company will be performing their festive offering at Crofton Park Baptist Church on Thursday 19 December. Tickets from www.springsdancecompany.org.uk
Salvation Army Christmas Toy Appeal - The Salvation Army in Lewisham have asked for donations of NEW unwrapped toys and vouchers for ages 0-18 years to any local Salvation Army for their Christmas Toy Appeal. "Because every child deserves a Happy Christmas."
“She loved well”...What will be your legacy? - Following on from the “Living to finish well” evening back in March, Marjie will be unpacking this amazing subject in the beautiful surroundings of Ashburnham Place from 11-14 February. If you came in March and still haven’t taken action, or this is all new to you, these few days could change your life! More information on https://www.ashburnham.org.uk/events/living-to-finish-well/.
CONTACTS
The Bear Church Instagram - follow at @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. Please see the recent email for a financial update. For any money-related questions, contact Tracy at finance@thebear.tv