All Age services next Sunday: Hambledon Messy Church (10.30am) and Busbridge Fuse (10am)
Hambledon is getting Messy again next Sunday (2 Feb) at 10.30am and will be exploring ‘Creation’ with paper plates, clay and gingerbread amongst other creative crafts. At Busbridge, it’s FUSE in Contemporary.
Jam Together for different ages
Dates coming up this term:
Sun 9 Feb Senior JAM for ages 13-18 from 2-4.30pm,
Wed 12 Feb NEW Junior JAM for years 5 and 6 after school from 3.30pm to 5.30pm.
AND there’s one for adults coming up too on Friday 24 April at 7.30pm.
For details contact lisa.olsworth-peter@bhcgodalming.org. These are definite ‘bring/tell a friend’ opportunities. Spare instruments, instructions, encouragement and refreshments provided.
NEW-ish!—Youth Academies for Music and Public speaking. Continue 2 Feb, 4-6pm: Lisa and Anto are running the next 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).
Hambledon Prayer Breakfasts: The next one is on Saturday 15 February. 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’ Film Night, Tuesday 4 February, 7.30pm. Feb’s watch is a Netflix special called ‘Call to Courage’ - “a bit like a stand up show but this has depth, meaning and slightly fewer gags!”. Spaces on the comfy sofa(s) are limited, so please email ladies@bhcgodalming.org to register. On 3 March the film will be ‘Christopher Robin’ with a discussion topic: Growing Up.
Diocese news
Culture of Invitation with Michael Harvey, 24 April 2020.
The diocese is running daytime session and a condensed session in the evening at St Peter’s Church, Wrecclesham. The welcomers from each congregation have been invited, but the topic is relevant to all church members, and particularly those who recognise the importance of a good welcome. Contact the Church Office for more details or look it up on cofeguildford.org.uk.
Safeguarding: The Church of England has commissioned a second Past Cases Review (known as PCR2) to look at the handling of safeguarding cases. The Diocese of Guildford is taking part in this review and more details can be found at: https://www.cofeguildford.org.uk/about/safeguarding-inclusion/past-cases-review-2-(pcr2).”
Vacancies: The diocese is looking to fill two voluntary positions; the Chair of the Diocesan Board of Finance (DBF) and the Chair of the Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC). As we seek to make the very best use of all our assets (people, property and finance), we would love you to consider these exciting voluntary roles, which will play a key part of our mission to be a Transforming Church, Transforming Lives across the diocese and beyond. Please also join with us as we pray for the right people to fill these roles. (Details of the posts are on the diocese web site).
Nexus, 6 Feb: Insight into the work of the Samaritans. Nexus will be joined by the director of the Guildford Samaritans. Free for members or £5 for visitors. 8pm in the Old Rectory.
Prime Time tea & talk on 10 Feb: Friends against scams: A speaker from the National Trading Standards Scams Team is coming to help empower us to take a stand against scams. RSVP to primetime@bhcgodalming.org
Dates for the Bible Course: Part of the vision for engaging in fellowship, this course for the whole church will run at Busbridge, 8pm on Wednesdays from 4 March to 29 April (not 8 April in Holy Week). It’s a highly recommended course from the Bible Society which looks at the BIG picture, and works for all levels of bible reading experience. Please save the dates.
Blood pressure clinics—amendment to the item in the Bridge magazine re. new —as plans for offering blood pressure clinics are being considered further, the introduction of this service alongside the Hearing Aid Clinics has been postponed from 14 February.
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