This Sunday: MISSION SUNDAY
in aid of Tearfund’s Appeal for India
Gift-aid envelopes will be available at all services this Sunday. Please bring your donation and complete the form at church. Donations can also be made to the BHC appeal online, by BACS to the Busbridge PCC account, or via the Tearfund web site directly. [BHC holds Mission Sundays 4 times a year, to coordinate the appeals for the church’s outward giving. Our mission partners are recipients of the appeals on a rotation basis. See Outward Giving]
The topic for this sunday:
God the Father of Creation | Malachi 2: 1-10
[Sermon Series God our Father]
Come to church, or watch at home:
9AM BUSBRIDGE Classic Service
Leader: Patrick Samuels | Speaker: Simon Taylor
9.30AM HAMBLEDON Heritage Service
Leader: Peter Shaw | Speaker: Simon Willetts
10.30AM BUSBRIDGE CONTEMPORARY
On the couch: Simon Taylor & Lisa Olsworth-Peter
Only at Church (not online):
10.30AM Children’s Worship in the Old Rectory Gardens
10.30AM Hambledon CONTEMPORARY
Leader: Simon Willetts
6PM Unplugged Youth Service in the Old Rectory Gardens
Enter Password: 2021 when prompted
After church online coffee and catch-ups have moved to twice a month:
6.30PM on 2nd Sundays and 11.30AM on 3rd Sundays
Coffee will be available after the Busbridge Classic service on 27 June.
Next Sunday 4 July
God wants a relationship with his Creation | Zephaniah 3: 14-20
[Sermon Series God our Father]
9AM BUSBRIDGE Classic Service
Leader: Margot Spencer | Speaker: Peter Shaw
9.30AM HAMBLEDON Heritage Service
Leader: Simon Willetts | Speaker: Keith Harper
10.30AM BUSBRIDGE FUSE all age service
In the Old Rectory Gardens.
Leader: Mark Puddephatt | Speaker: Suzie Lambert
10.30AM Hambledon Contemporary social at the Village Shop
Meet at the Village Shop for coffee and to support the junior cricket team
4.30PM Pathfinders (years 7-9) | 7.30PM Ichthus (years 10-13)
In the Hut at the Old Rectory
The Notices
BHC Outward Giving - MISSION SUNDAY 27 June - In Aid of TEARFUND India Coronavirus Appeal
The OG group writes: We are so fortunate in this country. More than half the population has been vaccinated, many of us have received second doses with few ill effects, and things are at long last beginning to open up. Compare the situation in India. Deaths from coronavirus are among the highest in the world. Having congratulated themselves on having controlled the pandemic last year the country has in recent months experienced a spiralling outbreak. Cities were locked down in response, and labourers within the cities returned to their villages miles away in the countryside, taking the virus with them.
We have seen on our television/computer screens the distressing images of people queuing to get into hospitals, dying while awaiting treatment, shortages of oxygen, ventilators, not to mention of doctors and nurses. And we wonder: it’s so far away, how does this affect us? Because, as Jesus said in the parable of the Good Samaritan, they are our neighbours. And we are in addition told that until the whole world has been cleared of coronavirus none of us is safe from it, vaccine or no vaccine. And, many of the vaccines we receive are made in India!
It’s time for us to show our compassion and our gratitude. Gift-aided envelopes are available at all services. Donations can also be made to the BHC appeal online, or via the Tearfund web site directly.
Tearfund have produced a 4-minute video which gives a message of hope, that people in India will get through this with their usual resilience and that recovery will come. But they do need our help now!
Shelagh Godwin for the Outward Giving Group (Julia Stubbs, Annie Bryett, David Jenkins, Sandra Campbell, Shelagh Godwin)
The latest edition of the Bridge Magazine (July/August 2021) is now available. Read the online version here.
Latest news on the Busbridge Centre conversion project:
The Busbridge Centre Improvement Team are inviting you to Walk-thru & Post-it Prayer for the conversion project, and the ministry that will flow out of the café. Pens and post-its will be available for you to write a prayer for the CIT to pray when they meet every Thursday. Please join them in prayer for the Yew Tree café too - the construction industry is challenged by a shortage of materials, which may impact the building works. More Background info.
The centre is being cleared now, and there are items up for grabs (doors, shelves, carpet tiles, curtains…) There’s a list of items below, or pop into have a look after church on Sunday. Please contact the office if you would like anything. Items are free, but donations to the Mission Sunday Tearfund Appeal would be gratefully received!
NEXUS talk 1 July
On Thursday 1st July at 8.00pm, Anto Ficatier, our Youth Minister, will tell us something about his life before joining Busbridge&Hambledon Church. Anto has worked in diverse roles and in many countries, hence his title: ‘Born to Cross Continents’ ! It will be fascinating to hear of his globetrotting experiences and how these led him to ministry with the young people of BHC! We had hoped to meet in person, but sadly that still cannot happen, so this will be a free Zoom meeting again. You’re invited to join from 7.45pm so you’ll have a chance to chat with others before Anto speaks to us.
Next Marriage Preparation Course starting 3 July
See Marriage Prepration Day for details, and don’t start your marriage without it! This is open to any couples planning or considering the next step together. You don’t have to be getting married at Busbridge&Hambledon, or even engaged. (If you are already married, you might want to consider the Marriage Course when it next runs.)
Ordination of Patrick Samuels at Guildford Cathedral | 4 July at 3PM
From ordinand to curate! While we cannot support Patrick in person, details will be available to watch the service on YouTube or Facebook. This will be followed by the Reading of Declaration at the Busbridge Classic and Contemporary services on Sunday 11 July, and a welcome at Hambledon the following week. Please pray for Patrick and give thanks for his calling and ministry.
Changes to Hambledon Services from 13 June
It’s great news that the Heritage Service will now start at the slightly more comfortable time of 9.30AM (at church and on YouTube), and will now be followed by an informal contemporary service at 10.30AM (in person only). In due course there may be coffee and band-led worship at this service, but for now the format is fairly fluid and evolving. On 4 and 17 July the congregation plans to meet at Hambledon Village Shop to share a coffee and support the Hambledon Junior cricket team!
Summer Blitz Clear up morning on 26 June
Thanks to all those who have signed up to help at the short clear up session around Busbridge Church and the Old Rectory on Saturday. Under the continued restrictions, we have had to cap the numbers at 30, and the event is now full. Everyone is invited to continue the day at Hambledon in the afternoon, where a small party will set to work in and around the church. The event is back on in the calendar if you wish to sign up, with numbers limited to 30.
Would you like to be involved in shaping the Church of England? Nominations are now open for election to Diocesan Synod and despite what you may think, you do not have to be a particular age or from a particular background to stand. Over the next three years, the Synod will be discussing issues such as the environmental crisis, diversity and inclusion, young people and use of financial resources. See here for more details: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74vO_CmmyKc. If you would like any more information, please talk to Simon Taylor, or email synod@cofeguildford.co.uk or jenny.lansdowne@bhcgodalming.org.
Church Family News
We send much love to Penny and her mother Anne, on the death of Harold (their uncle and brother respectively) on 22 June. Please pray also for Harold’s wife and the wider family, that they will know that they are surrounded by God’s love and comfort.
We have been deeply saddened to hear of the death of Gabrielle (Gay) Mabley, a longstanding and much-loved member of the Hambledon church family. The funeral will take place at Hambledon Church on 7 July at 11AM. Please pray for Gabrielle’s family and many friends, that they may know God's presence with them, and his peace.
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Services over the Summer Holidays
Last Sunday of term for Busbridge Classic, Contemporary and Children’s Worship is 18 July. Last Hambledon Contemporary is 25 July.
25 July, 1, 15 & 22 August:
10.30AM Busbridge Combined Morning Worship
1, 15 & 22 August:
9.30AM Hambledon Heritage Service
Sunday 8 August:
10AM Churches Together Service at Godalming Bandstand
(No services at Busbridge or Hambledon church)
Sunday 29 August:
10AM Hambledon Festival Service on the cricket green
(No services at Busbridge or Hambledon church)
Current services resume 5 September 2021. Plans for Children’s groups tbc.
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Coming Up NEXT:
See the list below or look up dates further ahead in the full calendar. Select the event to join the meetings on Zoom, or sign up.
BHC Public Zoom Room
946-391-4833 | PW 2021
CLICK HERE to get together on Zoom after each service for a virtual coffee, and mid-week Morning Prayer.
Please Pray for
Home Farm Road and road steward Cathy Brook
Hambledon Cricket Green
Parents/guardians/role models for our nations.
Services at Busbridge Church and Hambledon Church
Services are back in both churches AND broadcast live on YouTube. Communion (bread only) will take place on 1st Sundays of the month in the 9AM Busbridge Classic service, and on 3rd Sundays in the 9.30AM Hambledon Heritage service. Those attending are asked to SIGN UP and wear a FACE COVERING. Singing is not permitted in church, but is allowed outdoors (with face coverings).
Busbridge Church and Hambledon Church are both open daily for private prayer.
The Old Rectory is reopening gradually, and clergy and staff are still mainly working from home. The answerphone is checked regularly, but the best way to reach people is by email.
PRAYER MINISTRY TEAM AVAILABLE
To contact the EMERGENCY prayer chain, email prayer@bhcgodalming.org or call Lisa Olsworth-Peter on 01483 421267.
Listening prayer is available mid-week.
Catch up on News from other areas
News Items
Prime Time Lockdown Blog
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Community Survey on Ockford Ridge and Aarons Hill - Can you help?
Rev Sheila Samuels will be leading St Mark’s church in carrying out a community survey in the local area to find out about social and spiritual needs. This mission opportunity is available to all who worship at St Mark’s Church, St Peter and Paul Church and Busbridge and Hambledon United Benefice. This opportunity to get out in the local community and support St Mark’s Church in their mission to reach out to the community will begin on Monday 5th July, taking up to 3 weeks to complete. You are invited to assist in delivering the community surveys and/or collecting them. Training will be given to everyone who volunteers. More info >
Please find the latest edition of Churches Together Link Up (June issue) here.
Invitation to join Spotlight on Surrey - Decarbonisation and the Green Economy Virtual Event
Surrey County Council invites you to join us for this virtual event hosted by Surrey County Council in partnership with WWF-UK as we present and debate Decarbonisation and the Green Economy sector in Surrey; focusing particularly on innovation & the future.
Surrey County Council will be holding it's third, virtual, ‘Spotlight on Surrey’ event on the Wednesday 14th July at 15:30. The theme of this event is Decarbonisation and the Green Economy.
We are proud to be showcasing a number of Surrey-based speakers, including representatives from WWF-UK, Surrey County Council and UK Government, discussing key topics around the journey to low carbon and how innovation is driving future success.
I am delighted to be able to invite you to attend this free virtual event but ask that you register in advance here. If you have any questions about this event or even want to suggest a topic for a future event, please feel free to contact me. 14th July – Spotlight on Surrey: Decarbonisation & The Green Economy (Virtual) | Business South
Session Musicians needed. Bass, drums and lead guitar player needed to record with an amateur composer / singer in Guildford and Godalming. Paid. Contact Vic Hicks if you’d like to find out more.
Please print a PDF of the notices for someone you know who doesn’t receive them by email!