'...he called his disciples to him and chose twelve of them...'
Luke 6:12-13
Morning Service - at the Ascension. 11.15 for prayer (through the back door),11.45 for refreshments and 12.00 for worship. If anyone can give a hand with refreshments and washing up, please be there for 11.45.
Evening Service - at Evelyn. 16.30 for cooking, 18.30 for food, 19.30 for circle time. Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ccsNLURWTUbVmxjheJm7Gpl3IC2RVC-q6CojEwRAN5I/edit?usp=sharing
Early Morning Prayer - on Zoom from 7-7.30am Monday to Friday
The Bear Book Group - the next good read is 'The Great Spiritual Migration: How the World's Largest Religion is Seeking a Better Way to Be Christian' by Brian McLaren. Meeting on Tuesday to discuss (contact bex@thebear.tv)
Farewell to the Whitelaws - Gemma, Reuben and Hazel will be leaving London next week. We pray that they will find 'home' in their new country and know that God goes with them. Much love from The Bear family x
Midday Service - will be replaced by outdoor gatherings in parks, gardens, fields and high streets from next Sunday 23 July - Sunday 20 August, with no service on Bank Holiday Sunday 27 August. Keep up to speed on Instagram, WhatsApp and email to find out more (addresses below)
Evening Service - will be on a break between Sunday 23 July and Sunday 3 September
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.
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
The Ragged Project
Deptford Day - building on our High Street relationships and praying for the future and the finances of The Ragged Project. All welcome on Wednesday 26 July from 1.30pm. Contact bex@thebear.tv to join in
Give Us Your Gold - big thanks to Janice who has raised a tidy sum selling personal effects for the Project pot.
Tea Towels - our TDRT fairtrade, organic cotton tea towels will be available to buy at Ascension on Sunday. £8 each, £15 for two or £20 for three (cash or card).
Worship - download or stream Dave's new songs and raise money for the Project. We've had the first cheque in - thanks to all who have supported! The link is here: https://linktr.ee/davidwinter
We are 94% of the way to funding our new building. This is positive, but we're not yet where we need to be. Cashflow is tight! A large proportion of our funds have come from or through personal contacts - do you know someone who may want to invest? Or someone who may know someone...? If you need any facts and figures, a template letter or publicity resources, contact Bex or Richard. For the glory of God and the good of the poor.
This week at The Bear
Sunday
11.15 Morning Prayer at Ascension
11.45 Refreshments
12.00 Midday Service
16.30 Food Prep at Evelyn
18.30 Evening Service
Monday
7am Early Morning Prayer
10am Bear Cubs at Hilly Fields
Tuesday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
1.30pm Women's Bible Study
8pm Bear Book Group
Wednesday
7 am Early Morning Prayer
Thursday
7am Early Morning Prayer
10am Bear Cubs at Charlton Lido
Friday
7am Early Morning Prayer
10am Bear Cubs at Greenwich Park
Notices and Classifieds
Springs Summer Intensive - dance courses in Wallington from Sunday 23 to Thursday 27 July. Contact info@springsdancecompany.org.uk to book
Contact info@thebear.tv if you want to run a classified ad. Please note that Classifieds are included as a courtesy and do not necessarily reflect The Bear Leadership or employees' views or beliefs.