The Bear Essentials
For the week beginning Sunday 2nd March 2025
"Those who led the way rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, 'Son of David, have mercy on me!'"
Luke 18:39
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. We're currently looking for chefs, choppers, servers and washer-uppers - please consider giving a couple of hours a week/month/year:
Early Morning Prayer - open to all, just switch on and join in Monday to Friday on Zoom from 7-7.30am
COMING UP
Lent - inspired by our recent coming together for prayer and fasting, we are planning to walk through Lent together, guided by the Lord's prayer and our exploration of Sabbath - more info to come!
Karaoke social - love it or hate it, belting out a banger with a bunch of mates never fails to make some memories. Mel has sounded the call and we must answer, so come one, come all, it's time to sing! Friday 4th of April, 8-10pm (but come early for a drink) @ The Old School Yard, 111 Long Lane, London Bridge SE1 4PH. RSVP to info@thebear.tv.
The Bear is going to Greenbelt - the festival runs from the August 21-24th, jammed packed full of music, speakers, workshops, stuff for the family and loads more! Tickets are cheaper the sooner you buy them and you can spread the cost up until July. More info about the festival here: www.greenbelt.org.uk
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
11.15am Prayer at Ascension
11.45am Tea and Coffee
12pm Worship service
4pm Food preparation at Evelyn
6pm Evening meal
7pm Evening service
Monday
7am Early Morning Prayer
9.30am Bear Cubs
Tuesday
7am Early Morning Prayer
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
NOTICE AND CLASSIFIEDS
Praying in and out - Val Freeman, a professional counselor, writer, musician, and follower of Christ, is leading a retreat this 7th - 9th of March at Penhurst Place, East Sussex. She leads retreats around prayer, mental wellbeing, and creativity. You can book as a residential weekend retreat or on a daytime-only basis. If you'd like to travel with another Bear member, feel free to get in touch with Kori (kori@rocketship.com), who will be attending, is good friends with Val and is very happy to vouch for the quality & depth of her work! For more info and to book, visit here: https://www.penhurst.org.uk/programme.php?viewretreat=882
INet Curry Plus event - we are invited to the annual iNet Curry Plus evening to hear what Jesus is doing around the world from some of their cross cultural workers. It's on Thursday 13th March at 7:30 pm at The Well Community Church, Wells Way, London, SE5 7SY. For more info contact admin@inet-trust.org.
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. Please see the recent email for a financial update. For any money-related questions, contact Tracy at finance@thebear.tv