The Bear Essentials
For the week beginning Sunday 16th March 2025
"Zacchaeus wanted to see who Jesus was, but because he was short he could not see over the crowd. So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore-fig tree to see him, since Jesus was coming that way."
Luke 19:3-4
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. Sign up to serve here:
CALL OUT FOR MID-WEEK HELPERS - the evening service needs a couple of volunteers to buy the food for the evening meal. Email info@thebear.tv if you are able to help out.
Early Morning Prayer - open to all, just switch on and join in Monday to Friday on Zoom from 7-7.30am
Bear Talks - you will now be able to listen to many of the talks from the Sunday midday service via Spotify (more options available soon). Search 'The Bear Sunday Talks' or check it out on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/5nprnTdz6EruEcPSJk0t1C?si=bb248c499e40491a
LENT AT THE BEAR
Inspired by our recent coming together for 24 hrs of prayer & fasting, we will continue this once a week during the 6 weeks of Lent. Starting at 9pm on Sunday night until 9pm Monday, and reflecting on a different line of the Lord's prayer each week. At 8pm on the Monday a zoom room will be open for those who’d like to finish the 24th hour in prayer together.
Week 2 - starting 16th of March
"Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven."
Message translation
Our Father in heaven,
Reveal who you are.
Set the world right;
Do what’s best—
as above, so below.
Keep us alive with three square meals.
Keep us forgiven with you and forgiving others.
Keep us safe from ourselves and the Devil.
You’re in charge!
You can do anything you want!
You’re ablaze in beauty!
Yes. Yes. Yes.
COMING UP
EYWDHS - this month's Eat Your Way Down the High Street will be at M&D Japanese on Thursday 27th of March 7-9pm. RSVP to bex@thebear.tv.
Karaoke social - come together to enjoy the ancient art of karaoke, singing is optional but good times are assured! There's no stage, we'll be in a private room booked by our maestro Mel! All are welcome: 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.
EASTER
Tenebrae service - 7:30pm 17th of April @ The Bear
Good Friday walk - hike outside of London, more details to come
Easter Sunday service - 10:30am 20th of April @ Giffin Square
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
NOTICES AND CLASSIFIEDS
40acts 2025 - Join over 50,000 people who are spreading the love of Jesus through 40 days of intentional generosity this year. Sign up here https://www.stewardship.org.uk/40acts
Lent at Ascension - on Saturday 5th of April Vicar Anne will be hosting a mini retreat for our busy lives from 10am - 12 midday. This will be a quiet time of gentle reflection and prayer.
Childcare call out - Could you collect a three year old from pre-school and play with them in the park until supper time, every Tuesday for the summer term (April-July)? You’d be doing a bus ride between preschool and home with her unless you prefer to drive. Paid role, contact Claire.
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