Resolution & Vision Sunday—12 January
There will be an important message next week about what the theme and aspirations for the church in 2020. Do try and come and hear from Simon Taylor and Simon Willetts as they present the vision, and what it means as a church family and us as individuals. This will be presented over two Sundays: 12 and 26 January.
The Bridge Magazine—Jan/Feb 2020
The new issue of the Bridge will be hitting the streets this week, and is available to view on the web site. This edition features some great news and pics from recent church events (with a lot of dressing up) and a Q&A with Anto, and his hopes for youth ministry in Busbridge&Hambledon.
The Bridge team would like to thank Sarah Black for her many years of service as a road steward for Minster Road. They are very grateful to Sarah for her support and the role she has played in this community network.
Humanimal Tea and Talk – Thursday 16 January, 2-4pm in the Old Rectory – Non-Prime Timers welcome!
You may have seen the Super Vet, Noel Fitzpatrick, on television – the Humanimal Trust is his charity and one of his representatives is coming to talk to us about how the Trust drives collaboration between vets, doctors and researchers. All welcome to the talk, and for tea and cake served by the Prime Time team.
Hambledon Prayer Breakfasts resume on Saturday 18 January. Come to church at 8.30am for prayer followed by a light breakfast. Prayer Breakfasts take place on the 3rd Saturday of every month.
Ladies’ Friday Night Curry, 24 January
Katrina Williams invites ladies for a home-cooked curry on Friday 24 January, 7.30pm. Curry and rice will be provided, but offers of side dishes and drinks would be welcome. Please email katrina@yewhouse.net if you would like to come by 20 January. (Numbers are limited!)
Funerals and Bereavements
We send much love to two of our church members who were bereaved just before Christmas -
Christine Blanchard, whose sister, Carol Selby, died on 13 December. Carol’s funeral will take place in Hambledon on Friday 17 January. Please pray for Christine, Michael and the Selby family, that they will know God’s peace.
Bob Sallybanks, whose twin brother George died on 17 December. Please pray for Bob, Jo (Cookes) and the whole family, that they may be surrounded by God’s love and comfort.
For those that remember Beryl Knapton—Godalming Baptist Church writes: One of our longstanding members, Beryl Knapton (widow of the late Peter Knapton), passed away on Friday 3rd January 2020 at the age of 95. Her Service of Thanksgiving will be held at Godalming Baptist Church on Monday 10 February 2020 at 12.30pm. Peter was the pastor over at Chiddingfold Baptist Church for a while, though many years ago now.
NEW!—Youth Academies for Music and Public speaking. Starting today 12 January, 4-6pm: Lisa and Anto are running the first of 3 simultaneous sessions for 11-18s to develop worship music and/or speaking and equip young people to share the good news. Please encourage young people you know. Fun and fellowship guaranteed! No experience necessary. Refreshments provided. For more info email anto.ficatier@bhcgodalming.org (public speaking in Busbridge Centre ) or lisa.olsworth-peter@bhcgodalming.org (music in The Hut). Here’s Anto to tell you about Youth Mic Academy!
Channel4Mission
Channel for Mission would like to thank all those who donated to our Mission appeals during 2019. Our Easter appeal raised £2500 for Send Prison (The Nazareth Way), and our Harvest appeal raised £1615.00 for Elam, which ministers to the Iran region. We do not yet know the total for the Christmas appeal for SALCET, which is ongoing. These sums donated by the church congregations are much appreciated. Please see the latest Channel for Mission Update for details of how we have spent the budget allocated to us for outward giving.
Channel4Mission is still looking for people, as a matter of urgency to join the team: we are looking for people with a passion for mission. Please contact Shelagh on jimdogshome@aol.com
The Bailey family would like to thank all our friends in Busbridge for your good wishes and prayers. We are settling into our new home and finding our feet in Wallingford: we welcome visitors! We pray that 2020 will be a year of blessing for you.
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