“Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches?"
Luke 16:10-11
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.
Sunday Evening Service - at Evelyn from 6pm. Sign up to serve here:
Early Morning Prayer - open to all, just switch on and join in Monday to Friday on Zoom from 7-7.30am ID: 829 4344 4733 PW: prayer
COMING UP
EYWDHS - On 29th May, 7pm we'll be eating at Chai Wrap. Plant-based Indian street food. Bollywood music and decor. BYOB and cash only or bank transfer. Seating is limited so book with bex@thebear.tv to get a seat.
The Big Lunch - this year’s Big Lunch will take place from 12.30 – 15.30 on Sunday 8th June at Bear House, Frankham Street. The event is for the whole community of Deptford and all those attending are asked to bring food to share with others. In addition to food we hope to have music, face painting and any other activities people volunteer to do. If you can help in some way on the day or in preparing some of the food on Saturday 7th June (at the Evelyn Community Centre from 09.15 – 13.15) please speak to Tim Fallon.
Environmental Awareness presentation - on Wednesday 11th June at 7pm, join us for a 45 minute online session led by a Sustainability Consultant, exploring the impact of climate change and how we're working to reduce our footprint. We're also on the lookout for Environmental Sustainability Champion with The Bear - could that be you? Email bex@thebear.tv for more info or to get involved.
Baptisms at The Bear - a bold and beautiful public declaration of faith, baptisms are a joyous and special part of a person's faith journey. A few people have stepped forward wanting to get baptised so the 29th June has been pencilled for a baptism service! If are interested in getting baptised or just want to know more, get in touch with Bex.
THE RAGGED PROJECT
BIG NEWS
We’re thrilled to announce that the Deptford Ragged School Archive has been awarded funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund for a 12 month project Educating Deptford: the Deptford Ragged School and its Place in the Community. We will be researching the history of the Deptford Ragged School, getting the archive digitised, preserving the heritage, and partnering with English Fridays, Creekside Discovery Centre and Iriedance Dance Theatre on heritage projects.
We are looking to fill the following posts for the project: Research Coordinator, Archive Consultant, Community researchers and Project Administrator. Details here https://www.thebear.tv/#/job-vacancies-at-the-bear/ or speak to Katharine to find out more. Please share widely.
Trolly Coins - 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 Worship service
Monday
7am Early Morning Prayer
9.30am Bear Cubs
Tuesday
7am Early Morning Prayer
10am Parenting Course
1.30pm Women's Bible Study
Wednesday
7am Early Morning Prayer
Thursday
7am Early Morning Prayer
1pm Bear Cubs
8pm Small Groups
Friday
7am Early Morning Prayer
9.30am Bear Cubs
1.30pm English Fridays
NOTICES AND CLASSIFIEDS
Springs Summer Dance Week 2025 - a refreshing week of dance and community as we experience God's goodness through moving, creating and reflecting together. Suitable for anyone aged 16+ (14+ if accompanied by an adult). It takes place at City Church Cambridge, 12-14 Cheddars Lane, Cambridge CB5 8LD from Monday 28th July - Friday 1st August.
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. For any money-related questions, contact Tracy at finance@thebear.tv