Thanks to all those who completed the “Do you want to sing?” survey last week. Along with Church of England recommendations, your responses helped to shape the measures we will follow in church over the coming weeks now that restrictions have been lifted. The slides below provide a summery of what we are calling “ The BHC Freedom Code”, and Simon’s latest Rector’s reflection takes a theological look at how the Busbridge&Hambledon church family responds to “freedom” and recovery.
This Sunday
The topic for this sunday:
The Wisdom of Solomon: trusting in a just and fair God
Readings: 2 Chronicles 1:7-12 and 1 Kings 3:16-28
Come to church, or watch at home:
9.30AM HAMBLEDON Heritage Service
Leader: Simon Willetts | Speaker: Dudley Hilton
10.30AM BUSBRIDGE Combined
Leader & Preacher: Simon Taylor
Only at Church (not online):
10.30AM Hambledon Contemporary
Leader: Simon Willetts
Our summer programme is underway and restrictions have been relaxed to allow sung worship at all services, the option to distance - or not, and refreshments after church.
No need to sign up, just come along. We do ask that members of the congregation continue to wear face coverings during services in church for the care of others. We will continue to broadcast services on YouTube during August and beyond.
Sunday 1 August
David and Goliath: trusting in a mighty God
Readings: 1 Samuel 17:1-11; 41-51
9.30AM HAMBLEDON Heritage Service
1/8: Leader: Dudley Hilton | Speaker: Simon Taylor
10.30AM BUSBRIDGE Combined
1/8: Leader: Simon Taylor | Speaker: Gertrud Sollars
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Services over the Summer Holidays
25 July, 1, 15 & 22 August:
10.30AM Busbridge Combined Morning Worship
1, 15 & 22 August:
9.30AM Hambledon Heritage Service
Sunday 8 August:
10.30AM 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. Look out for details of “Back to Church in September” with singing, coffee and croissants, children’s groups, evening worship and NEW Muddy Church!
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The Notices
Last Sunday the 4-11s families bid a sad farewell to Judith Hawkey at the end of year Children’s Worship. Judith is leaving her post as 4-11s worker after making a huge contribution to the Children’s Youth and Families ministry throughout the coronavirus pandemic. New to a laptop when she started, Judith has ably taken to life online, Zoom and YouTube though much preferred leading worship with the Explorers team in the Old Rectory gardens, in all weathers. Judith has built great relations with the infant and junior schools too, and we give thanks for all that she has been to Busbridge&Hambledon church. You can also see Mike supporting in the background of this pic, as he has been throughout Judith’s ministry. From video production, graphic design and children’s craft, we’ve been very grateful for Mike’s time and talents too! Mr and Mrs Hawkey will still be worshipping with us, and we wish them much happiness as they celebrate their daughter Megan’s wedding to Nick this weekend, and the imminent arrival of another grandchild.
Congratulations also to all the Ark and Explorers who “graduated” to the next CYF group last Sunday. It was a sunny and joyful prizegiving.
Sing it Out Gospel Evening, Thursday 29 JUly, 7.30PM
A celebration of being able to praise once again. Lisa Olsworth-Peter will lead a night of gospel singing. Music to include ‘Joyful Joyful’ from Sister Act, ‘Colour Purple’ from the Musical and Film ‘The Colour Purple’, ‘Something Inside So Strong’ (Labi Siffre) and ‘Lean on Me’ (Bill Withers).
All levels of ability welcome and encouraged. Lisa can teach anyone!
Please click here to sign up so Lisa can make sure there's enough music printed. Face coverings will not be required, but singers will be positioned so that there's a clear space in front of everyone.
LATEST: Yew Tree Café Now Hiring! Could you bring the vision for the Yew Tree Café to life and oversee the delivery of excellent coffee, food and service to our active church and local community? Watch the video and help recruit God’s person by sharing the job ad with anyone who might be interested.
Keith Harper is hosting a 3 session intro to the Alpha course, starting 3 August for those who may be considering the full course starting in October. Please recommend this to friends, or contact Keith if you’d like to chat about it. Keith.Harper@bhcgodalming.org.
Archbishop of Canterbury visit to the Diocese of Guildford 24-27 September
The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby, will visit the diocese from 24-27 September 2021. There will be a number of opportunities for you and your guests to hear and question the Archbishop and all events are free to attend. Space is limited and places must be booked in advance.
An Evening with Justin Welby
Lakeside Country Club near Camberley on Friday 24 September at 8pm
This is our main diocese-wide event with the Archbishop and is intended for clergy and congregations rather than for guests from outside the church. There will be worship, prayer for the weekend, celebration of all that God is doing in our parishes, a key address from the Archbishop on the future of the local church, and an extended time of Q and A. Register Here
Big Questions with the Archbishop of Canterbury – a series of eleven guest events
Godalming – Prior’s Field School, Godalming, Sunday 26 September 1.30pm Register Here
The Archbishop will respond to questions from the public at the following major events across the diocese, and speak on how to find security and hope in uncertain times. These events are only for church members bringing guests, or guests booking places on their own. These events will be followed up with locally run Alpha courses. Busbridge&Hambledon Church is teaming up with Emmaus Road, Guildford and will be hosting the next Alpha in October 2021.
Details of all the events from 24-27 Sep, and how to get hold of tickets can be found here:
https://www.cofeguildford.org.uk/whats-on/events/archbishop-of-canterbury-mission-sept21
Hambledon Festival Service on 29 August (no services at Busbridge)
As part of the Hambledon Festival 2021, Busbridge&Hambledon Church is delighted to be leading a service on the village cricket green on bank holiday weekend. The service will be for all ages, with activities for children. Please save the date, and if you can offer to help with set up and set down contact Simon Willetts.
Living in Love and Faith
How do questions about identity, sexuality, relationships and marriage fit within the bigger picture of the good news of Jesus Christ? What does it mean to live in love and faith together as a Church? Several BHC Small groups will be following the national CofE course in September. If you would like to join one, please contact Simon Willetts. Info on the course can be found on the CofE web site here:
https://www.churchofengland.org/resources/living-love-and-faith
Prayer for Feba, a media organisation with partners in Indua, Afruxa and tgecMuddke East - and elsewhere! 42 Busbridge Lane, 10-30 to 11.30 a.m., Monday 26th July. Further details from jimdogshome@aol.com
Church Family news
Accommodation needed for a church family, currently seeking jobs. 3 beds, 2 bath/shower, parking and garden. Near to £1000pm, somewhere in the GU7 code, so it's not too far from schools, Rodborough and Busbridge. Please let Patrick Samuels know if you have any ideas.
Carer / Companion needed – A vacancy has arisen in the support team caring for a long standing member of the Busbridge Church family. Ideally the position available is for an experienced carer who could work up to 8 hours a week spread over either 2 or 4 days. However, applications would also be welcomed from people with no previous care experience and the position could become more of a companion role. The purpose of the currently available position is to provide cover and a break for the live-in carer. For further details please contact Penny Naylor via the Church Office or email: penny.naylor@bhcgodalming.org
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Services over the Summer Holidays
25 July, 1, 15 & 22 August:
10.30AM Busbridge Combined Morning Worship
1, 15 & 22 August:
9.30AM Hambledon Heritage Service
Sunday 8 August:
10.30AM 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. Look out for details of “Back to Church in September” with singing, coffee and croissants, children’s groups, evening worship and NEW Muddy Church!
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Also Mid-week Morning Prayer (Online) is going to take a break over the summer:
8.45AM Monday morning reflective prayer - last one Monday 12 July. We then re-start Monday 6 September.
9AM Tuesday & Thursday Morning Prayer - last one Thursday 15 July, restarting 7 September.
9.30AM Hambledon Morning Prayer - last one 29 July, restarting 1 September. (No Hambledon Prayer Breakfast in August).
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.
ELSEWHERE
Godalming Food Bank needs your help
The Food Bank at St Mark’s Church & Community Centre has been running since 2011, with the support of Godalming Churches Together and the Town Council. The recent pandemic has led to an increased demand and, together with the Town Council, we are working to ensure we can continue and enhance our service. To help us maintain our friendly and efficient service we would like to increase our number of volunteers.
From September we need volunteers who can spare 3 hours a week either on Monday or Wednesday between 12:00and 3:00pm. There will be an organised rota, so volunteering need not be every week unless you wish to help more regularly.
The role is varied and involves setting up and clearing away produce, meeting and greeting people and generally helping with their requirements, and taking donations and organising storage. If this is something you would like to be involved with please contact either Karen or Liz. Tele 01483 418741 emailstmarkscentre@gmail.com
The Cellar Camino café volunteer vacancies
For those interested in supporting the amazing work of the Cellar Cafe, opposite Waitrose, next to the Borough Hall, there are vacancies for a book keeper to keep track of café takings, and for volunteers to cover afternoon shifts (approx 2-4.30pm). One of the BHC Small Groups is already involved, so contact Mark Puddephatt, or Penny Harris via the church office if you’d like to find out what it’s like to volunteer. See https://www.thecellarcafe.co.uk/
Please find the latest edition of Churches Together Link Up (July issue) here.
SURREY CHURCHES RIDE & STRIDE- 11th SEPTEMBER 2021
The Ride & Stride day is approaching. The Trust supports the repair and enhancement of churches in Surrey – and over the last 20 years we have raised about £500,000. Helping churches is only possible if you can help us to raise funds. The most popular way of doing this is the National Ride & Stride day when cyclists and walkers get sponsored to tour Surrey Churches. If anyone would like to take part as a sponsored cyclist or walker, or better still organise a group, please contact the Church Office.
Services at Busbridge Church and Hambledon Church
Services are taking place 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).
Hambledon Church is open daily for private prayer. Busbridge Church is closed mid-week, but can be accessed for private prayer via the vestry. Contact the Church Office.
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.
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