"Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its twigs get tender and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near."
Matthew 24:32
SUMMER EDITION:
There may be a few less Bear Essential newsletters over August but things are definitely not going quiet! The Summer Sundays series are all out-in-the-wilds, breaking our regular rhythm for some extra fun get togethers and times of connection.
We'll be spending three whole Sundays in a row at the Bear building, which is both prophetic and proper good vibes, followed by the world famous Jones' bruncheon and capped off by a Greenbelt gathering for all those in attendance.
The first Summer Sunday is Psalms & Stretches hosted by our very own Ruth. It's also the last day to catch the Re:building exhibition for Deptford X Festival. A Sunday not to miss!
More details will come for the following Sundays as and when, but hope to see you sun-kissed but hydrated at a Summer Sunday soon!
SUMMER SUNDAYS AT THE BEAR
Sunday Morning Service - 10:30 @ The Bear building (unless specified otherwise)
July 27th - Psalms & Stretches
August 3rd - Mystery Sunday
August 10th - The Gospel of Luke
August 17th - Brunch* @ The Jones'
August 24th - Greenbelt Festival (book your tickets here!)
*Corrected from lunch!
Sunday Evening Service - WILL RETURN AFTER THE SUMMER
NOTICES AND CLASSIFIEDS
More wedding bells! Help us to drum up a big congratulations to Noah Chapman and Ruth Owens on their wedding day this Thursday!
STOREHOUSE immersive production by Sage & Jester - come see London's biggest immersive production over the summer, here in Deptford. With an extraordinary set based in a former newspaper warehouse, you’ll uncover a sprawling, hidden archive, built to house every news story, message, memory and meme ever transmitted across digital networks the world over. Find out more and buy tickets here.
Hiking Mount Snowdon - Mel, Mike, Amy, Donna and friends will be climbing Mount Snowdown on Saturday 27th September to raise money for the building project. Get in touch with Mel if you would like join, and to support or share their campaign, here is their Just Giving page.
Request for Bear House - for anyone who has any arts and crafts materials, particularly paints, clay, pens and any colourful magazines, please reach out to Lily.
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
Bear Talks - Search 'The Bear Sunday Talks' on Spotify or find them here: https://open.spotify.com/show/5nprnTdz6EruEcPSJk0t1C?si=bb248c499e40491a