NEW Sermon Series starting 29 Jan for the season of Lent
Dear Friends,
We continue the sermon series on Ephesians this Sunday, and this week the title is “Brand New”. Muddy Church will also be tackling the subject, with trowels in hand (if you have one) at the Ladywell Shrine on Tuesley Minsterfield! Read on for the notices, and see you at church this Sunday:
Sunday 5 Feb:
BRAND NEW
SERMON series "Transformed Life"
Readings: Ephesians 1: 1-2
Busbridge
9.30AM Muddy Church
Ladywell Shrine, Tuesley Minsterfield ///SLIMEY.COWBOY.HARP
Led by: Mark Puddephatt and Suzie Lambert
All ages and dogs welcome.
Please bring a trowel and a pair of gardening gloves if you have them!
[Replaces Busbridge Contemporary]
11.15AM Classic Service [Holy Communion]
Busbridge Church
Led by: Margot Spencer | Speaker: Chris Payne
PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO UNPLUGGED SERVICE THIS SUNDAY.
LOOK OUT FOR NEWS ABOUT 6PM SERVICES & SOCIALS COMING SOON.
Hambledon
10AM Morning Worship
with Children’s Club
Hambledon Church
Led by: Simon Willetts| Speaker: Sarah Rowden
Coming Up:
See the events coming up next and look up dates further ahead in the full calendar.
Notices
Holy Spirit Evenings - following the 6PM service, 12 Feb-14 May
John Valentine, Simon Taylor and Simon Willetts will be leading a series of sessions during the season on Lent for everyone to experience the life and work of the Holy Spirit & help you on a journey, in faith and unity. Approx 40 mins with teaching, testimony and practice. Please take a flyer this Sunday, or find the event in the calendar for more details.
Small Group Info Evening - 7.30PM Monday 27th Feb. Save the date for a special event - All small group members, and those who would like to find out about them are invited to a session with Richard Lloyd, from the Mission Enabler Team at Guildford Diocese. Richard will share his thoughts and enthusiasm for Small Groups, and offer tips on how to make sure they support you in discipleship, and the mission of the whole church. Contact Simon Willetts to find out more.
There are just a few spaces available on the 'The Bereavement Journey' - a 6 week course for those who have been bereaved at any time, starting Tues 21 Feb - 28 March 2023, 7-9PM in the Old Rectory. Contact Sandra Wilkin e: pastoral@bhcgodalming.org for more details. To watch the promo video and to register, see: The Bereavement Journey.
Ad for our new Worship Pastor - this is now published on the vacancies page, and the Guildford Diocese and New Wine jobs pages. Please pray and share, share, share!
Things for Ukrainian homes There’s a new local WhatsApp group for requests and offers of household items for families who are moving from their hosts into new homes. Please contact the church office if you’d like to join the group.
GET INVOLVED
Busbridge&Hambledon Church runs on the generous giving of time and talents of its members, led and supported by the clergy, ministry leaders and other staff. Everyone has a valued part to play in the life of the church, and we believe it’s key to feeling like you belong to the BHC family. If you are not already serving in one or more roles, please think about committing to something now. The commitment can be small. Most areas would welcome more volunteers, but support is urgently needed for the following:
Busbridge Electoral Role Officer - thanks to Maggie J for her years of service. Maggie’s successor will need to be available in advance of the APCMs in April/May each year, and a confident IT user (email and excel).
Busbridge AV Production Team - Laptop and or Livestream operators needed for 9.30am, 11.15am and 6pm (laptop only) - one Sunday a month. We’ve regrettably been unable to broadcast some services from Busbridge in recent weeks, and it’s missed. Training provided! See https://youtu.be/BDYQFjQx3-s and please contact Patrick Elshen to find out more.
mid-week prayer gatherings
Reflective Prayer Mons at 8.45am online.
Busbridge Morning Prayer Weds at 9am online.
Hambledon Morning Prayer takes place on Wednesdays at 9am. All welcome.
Busbridge Saturday Prayer Meeting + PrayerFest 0-30 8-9am 2nd Saturdays of the month [11th Feb]
***Send prayer requests to prayer@bhcgodalming.org***
groups & activities
The Men’s Group meets for breakfast at 8.15am on the first Saturdays of the month. Topic for 4th Feb: Freedom of Expression. See the calendar event for details.
The 2023 Prime Time programme for Jan-Jun is now available, and the next event is the Shrove Tuesday pancake party on 21st Feb. For all events and details, see Prime Time.
The 2023 Nexus programme is now available, and the next event is a talk on 2nd Feb is about the Normandy Healing Garden. For all events and details, see Nexus.
Elsewhere
World Day of Prayer - Friday 3rd March - Godalming Prayer Gathering at 10.30am
All invited to support on 3rd March. There is a planning meeting arranged for Thursday, 9th February at 1pm at the United Church, Bridge St. Godalming. Please join Rev. Hannah Moore, Adam Payne (GUC minister) and myself to find out how you can be part of the team for the WDP on Friday, 3rd March.
For news from all the other local churches, see:
Churches Together Link Up - Feb 2023
Godalming Baptist Church Life Issues talks: See the full 2023 Life Issues programme.
Don’t forget about…
VACANCIES
We are truly blessed to have talented and faithful teams of volunteers from the church family coordinating worship and children’s groups for the time being, but we wait expectantly for the right people to take up the positions so that these crucial ministries can fully flourish and soar!
Minster Update. The Minster Transition Steering Group have published a November Update, which can be found here.
Things in the following areas may not make the notices, but the latest info can be found on the web pages:
Church Family Support Fund
Do you know of anyone who might be struggling to pay their bills in this very challenging time? The Church Family Support Fund is here to help anyone, in the Godalming area, who is in need financially with a one off payment . All details about the fund and an application form can be found on the Busbridge church web site, or please contact Jill Johnston on 01483 422194.
Busbridge and Hambledon Churches are open daily for private prayer.
PASTORAL CARE & PRAYER MINISTRY TEAM AVAILABLE
If you, or someone you know at church, are in need of support and care, please contact Sandra Wilkin via the church office, or e: pastoral@bhcgodalming.org.
To contact the EMERGENCY prayer chain, email prayer@bhcgodalming.org or call 01483 421267.
Ready for your next adventure?
Join us as we embark on an exhilarating journey at Godalming Minster! We're seeking a dynamic, and visionary, full-time Children and Families Pastor to lead our ministry for 4-11-year-olds.
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