Dear Friends,

Happy New Year! The weekly notices will be back in full next week, but just as a reminder of where and when to be this Sunday, here is the list of services for 8th January, as services return to normal:

Sunday 8 January

Topic: The star arrives
Readings: Isaiah 60: 1-6 and Matthew 2: 1-12

Busbridge

9.30AM Muddy Church
Heath Farm, meet at Busbridge Village Hall at 9.20AM
**Please do not park in the Village Hall carpark, as it is booked by another group**

11.15AM Classic Service
Busbridge Church
Led by: Andy Spencer | Speaker: Michael Baughen

6PM Busbridge Evening Service
Busbridge Church
Led by: Sarah Rowden | Speaker: Simon Willetts

Hambledon

10AM Morning Worship [Holy Communion]
Hambledon Church
Led by: Hilary Pettman | Speaker: Simon Willetts

Notices

BHC in 2023
Join us on Sundays and in Small Groups in 2023 as we explore the bible’s teaching and a Christian response to Living through Challenging Times.

Key Verse:
Do Not be Afraid, take courage, it is I
Mark 6:50

Coming Up:

See the events coming up next below or look up dates further ahead in the full calendar. Select the event for details and the location (online or on site).

Alpha in 2023 - BHC with Godalming parish (soon to be Godalming Minster), and will be running the next Alpha course at St Mark’s, starting on Thursday 26 January.

“Stay Curious” postcard invitations to the January Alpha course will be available at all four Godalming Minster churches this Christmas. There are plenty for people to take a supply to give out. Please ask a welcomer. Take a look a the Christmas video and think about whether you feel it’s time to respond yourself, and who you will invite…

'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.

Regular Events

Busbridge Morning Prayer Weds at 9am online.

Hambledon Morning Prayer takes place on Wednesdays at 9am. All welcome.

Next Hambledon Coffee Morning and Hearing Aid Clinic is Weds 18th Jan 2023. All welcome.

Don’t forget about…

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.