"Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.”
1 Timothy 4:12
THIS WEEK AT THE BEAR
Sunday Morning Service YOUTH TAKEOVER - 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
Deptford X Festival - The Bear Church will be participating in this year's festival with our exhibition Re:building. Contributions from our community will be hung in the windows of The Bear Church from the 22nd to 27th of July. For more information visit our event page.
Summer Sundays - from July 27th to August 24th our Sunday services will be a little different. Over the summer it's great to find time to gather and connect with each other at a slower pace. Watch this space for more details but the highlights are that there will be four Sundays where we do something different each time and the final Summer Sunday will be at Greenbelt Festival, as we will be going together as a church. There's still time to join in, you can book your tickets here!
THE RAGGED PROJECT
A Home in the Heart of Deptford - you may have seen the incredible films made by John Ford on the Bear Church instagram, but if not here's Part One.
Deptford Challenge Trust grant - Great news! The Ragged Project has been awarded a grant from Deptford Challenge Trust: £20,000 towards capital works on the Bear building and £5706 towards salaries.
Give Us Your (Summer) Money - summer is here so if you're lucky enough to travel abroad, please consider donating your left over coins. Over the last six months we have raised over £300! Contact emily@thebear.tv if or bring it along with you to Ascension on Sundays
Bear Cubs Trolly Coins - available to buy at Ascension on Sundays for £2 each
David Winter music - download or stream Dave's songs wherever you listen to music and raise money while you do https://linktr.ee/davidwinter
WHAT'S ON
Sunday
11.15am Prayer at Ascension
11.45am Tea and Coffee
12pm Worship service - YOUTH TAKEOVER
4pm Food preparation at Evelyn
6pm Evening meal
7pm Evening service
Monday
7am Early Morning Prayer
10am Bear Cubs - outdoor play
Tuesday
7am Early Morning Prayer
10am Parenting Course
1.30pm Women's Bible Study
Wednesday
7am Early Morning Prayer
Thursday
7am Early Morning Prayer
10am Bear Cubs - outdoor play
8pm Small Groups
Friday
7am Early Morning Prayer
10am Bear Cubs - outdoor play
1.30pm English Fridays
NOTICES AND CLASSIFIEDS
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.
R U living to finish well? - the only thing we humans can be sure of is that one day we will die – ready or not. Are you in denial, or ahead of the game?! Marjie is leading a second retreat in the lovely hospitality of Ashburnham Place, tackling this thorny subject. Why not grasp the nettle and join her there? The retreat runs from Tuesday 16th to Friday 19th September 2025, more details and booking information are available here or grab Marjie if you’d like to know more.
Congratulations to Livvy and Milo on their wedding! - please join us in wishing them both the best as they embark on this next chapter!
New giving plate - if you have been at one of our morning services recently you may have noticed the contactless giving plate being passed around. If you would like to give at the morning service, keep a look out for the golden plate.
Golden Glow Jungle Book workshop - Golden Glow are hosting a 3 day workshop for 7 - 12 year olds at the Albany, 4th - 6th of August. For more information see the flyer attached.
Lewisham Foodbank - Summer is often a time when donations are lower so the foodbank is asking for help and donations. There will be a Prayer Gathering on the 15th of July at 1-2pm at Salvation Army Lewisham in Albion Way SE13 6BT. Everyone is welcome.
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