“Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who is victorious, I will give some of the hidden manna. I will also give that person a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to the one who receives it."
Revelation 2:17
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. Please note: No children's group today.
Isle of Dogs walking tour - after the morning service, Amanda and Richard will lead a walking tour to the Isle of Dogs to talk through their outreach. We will head to Greenwich and then through the foot tunnel, wrapping up around 5:30pm. Bring some food to munch on the way.
Sunday Evening Service - at Evelyn from 6pm.
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
THANK YOU EVERYONE! - the community lunch was a great day and it only happens by all of you coming along, cooking, serving, eating, chatting and having a grand old time! Picture attached from the day.
COMING UP
EYWDHS - pop the 26th of June into your diary for the next Eat Your Way Down the High Street. Venue still TBC, more details to come.
Baptisms at The Bear - we will be holding a baptism service on 29th June at 10:30am at The Bear Church. So exciting! If you are interested or just want to know more, email bex@thebear.tv.
Gather - the next Gather night is the 7th of July @ 7:30pm. These nights are for anyone who would like to meet for an extended time of worship.
TEAM UPDATE
Wendy and Yong, who were sent and supported by The Bear Church to work in Cambodia back in 2018, have decided they are not able to work under the new direction of our inclusivity statement. They are now looking for a new church within iNet as they continue serving in Cambodia. They go with our blessing, recognising that the kingdom is made up of people and churches with different views, and all of us must be led by our conscience before God. We look forward to maintaining loving and supportive relationships with them. Their last Sunday will be 22nd June, where they will share an update about their work and say goodbye. There will be a bring and share picnic after the service with them to which everyone is invited.
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
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
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.
Congratulations - wonderful news to share that Bill and Andrea celebrated their wedding on the 6th of June.
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