“and if you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry
and satisfy the needs of the oppressed,
then your light will rise in the darkness,
and your night will become like the noonday."
Isaiah 58:10
THIS WEEK AT THE BEAR
THE BIG COMMUNITY LUNCH
Sunday Morning Service - at The Bear Church building, Frankham St Deptford, 10:30am.
Community Lunch - also at The Bear Church building. 12:30pm after the service, all welcome.
NO EVENING SERVICE
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
The Big Community Lunch – From 12:30 - 3:30pm we’re hosting a Community Lunch for the people of Deptford as part of the national Big Lunch get-togethers. In addition to lunch there will be music, face painting and badge making. For all of those coming along, please bring:
- Enough food for those you are coming with plus extra to share
- Labels showing all the ingredients for each dish you bring - in particular common allergens
- If you have one, a small camping/patio table and chairs
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. Email bex@thebear.tv for more info or to get involved.
Isle of Dogs walking tour - after the morning service on 15th of June, Amanda and Richard will lead a walking tour to the Isle of Dogs to talk through their outreach. We will head through the foot tunnel and end with a pub lunch, wrapping up around 5:30pm.
Baptisms at The Bear - we can now confirm that we will be holding a baptism service on 29th June at 10:30am in the new building. So exciting! We already have a few people who have stepped forward to be baptised, so if you are interested or just want to know more, email bex@thebear.tv.
THE RAGGED PROJECT
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
10.30am Worship service
12.30pm Big Community Lunch
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
Support Simone's MyWalkIt - through out the month of June, Simone will be participating in the MyWalkIt challenge to raise money for Crohn's & Colitus UK. To donate and find out more about her campaign check out her fundraising page here: https://www.mywalkit.org.uk/fundraising/simones-fundraising-page1965
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
Bear Talks - Search 'The Bear Sunday Talks' on Spotify or find them here: https://open.spotify.com/show/5nprnTdz6EruEcPSJk0t1C?si=bb248c499e40491a