One of 9(!) Prime Time tea parties taking place this week and next. The Prime Time team has invited more than 100 members for afternoon tea over a fortnight! The aim is reconnect with everyone in smaller groups before larger events restart. There have been 4 parties this week and the tea, cake and company comes highly recommended.
For information about Prime Time and Befriending see the Older People page, or contact penny.naylor@bhcgodalming.org. New members are always welcome, and the PT team is keen to involve more pastorally gifted / able bodied people in the team to help run activities and events.
This Sunday
Refocus
Readings: Mark 3: 22-35
The theme of the sermons this week is about focusing well, and being aware of the distractions that can get in the way.
Please continue to wear a face covering in church.
9.15AM BUSBRIDGE Classic Service
Leader: Keith Harper
Speaker: Peter Shaw
Busbridge Church & Online
9.30AM HAMBLEDON Heritage Service [Holy Communion]
Leader & Speaker: Simon Willetts
Hambledon Church & Online
10.30AM BUSBRIDGE Contemporary Service
Leader: Patrick Samuels | Speaker: Simon Taylor
Busbridge Church & Online
*** Children’s groups are restarting in the Old Rectory and at Busbridge Junior School during the Contemporary Service. Please drop children off off before the service, from 10.20am. This handout describes it best and will be given to parents on Sunday. Also see the CYF page for details.***
10.30AM HAMBLEDON Contemporary Service
Leader: Simon Willetts
Hambledon Church
Next Sunday 19 September
9.15AM BUSBRIDGE Classic Service
Busbridge Church & Online
9.30AM HAMBLEDON Heritage Service
Hambledon Church & Online
10.30AM BUSBRIDGE Contemporary Service
Busbridge Church & Online
*** Children’s groups run in the Old Rectory and at Busbridge Junior School during the Contemporary Service. Please drop children off off before the service, from 10.20am. See the CYF page for details. ***
10.30AM HAMBLEDON Contemporary Service
Hambledon Church
6PM BUSBRIDGE Evening Service [Holy Communion]
Busbridge Church (1st & 3rd Sundays)
Take a look at the “Sundays” page for services this Autumn:
The Notices
Have you invited anyone to come to the Archbishop of Canterbury’s Big Questions event at Priors Field on 26 September at 1.30pm? Watch the invitation from Justin Welby himself, and read on for booking details.
The September Outward Giving Update is out now and provides an update on BHC mission partner, The Cellar Camino Café. Please take a copy from church or download it HERE. Details to book tickets for the “Up Where We Belong!” show this Sunday in Godalming Borough Hall can be found at the bottom of the notices under news from Elsewhere. This special variety performance will showcase a range of talent from Godalming and around, and has been generously put on by Godalming Theatre Group in aid of The Cellar and Skillway. Please support.
The September issue of the Bridge is out now and will be available for road stewards to collect from church this Sunday. Wait for it to drop on your doormat, or read the online version HERE. It would be much appreciated if road stewards could kindly collect and distribute their remaining Sept/Oct bundles of the Bridge from the back of church/church porch as soon as possible. (The church will be closed from lunchtime on Friday for a wedding).
The Bridge team would like to send its very grateful thanks to Mark Williams who is stepping down as the road steward for North Munstead Lane and Hambledon Road. Thank you Mark for all your help with our deliveries over the years. It does mean that a vacancy has arisen in this area (15 houses) - if you think you might be able to help please contact Cathy at editor.atthebridge@gmail.com
PLEASE HELP
The Yew Tree Café is now hiring for the post of Café Manager (full time or part-time job share).
Watch the video and help recruit God’s person by sharing the job ad with anyone who might be interested. The PCC has agreed to raise salary offered this week.
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.
1> An Evening with Justin Welby - for clergy and church members
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
2> Big Questions with the Archbishop of Canterbury – the events to invite your friends too.
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
3> Youth Event with the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and rapper, Guvna B, at Christ’s College, Guildford on Sunday 26 September at 7pm. This offers a unique opportunity for young people from schools and churches across the diocese to question the Archbishop and hear him speak on ‘How to make the most of your life.’ You can book places for your young people here. We are also keen to welcome groups from secondary schools so do feel free to pass this invitation on to teaching staff and Christian unions in your local state and independent schools.
Confirmation
The pandemic has caused many people to rethink their lives. If you would like to take a personal step of confirming your faith in a way which is meaningful and public then please email Simon Taylor. There is a confirmation service on November 14th and Simon would be delighted to meet with anyone who would like to spend some time reflecting on their faith and then confirming it in this special service. The service is local at Chiddingfold and will be taken by the Bishop of Guildford.
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
Public Notice: A faculty petition has been filed (wef 3rd July 2020) in respect of the McLaren Grave Marker - details: keith.harper@bhcgodalming.org
Safeguarding Past Case Reviews - reaching out to survivors and victims
Busbridge&Hambledon Church takes safeguarding extremely seriously, and with the Diocese of Guildford fully supports the House of Bishops wish to ensure that all our churches and church related activities are as safe as possible for children, young people and vulnerable adults. It is so important that all known cases of concern about the behaviour of clergy and church officers towards children and vulnerable adults have been considered and dealt with appropriately. We have been asked to issue a reminder of the plea to survivors and victims to come forward. Please read more on the Safeguarding page >
Church Family News
Lifts to church. Would anyone be willing to join a rota for occasional lifts to Busbridge (any Sunday service) for a church member and her carer in Minster Road? Please get in touch with Cathy Brook on 01483 420633 if you are able to help.
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.
Coming Up NEXT:
See the list below or look up dates further ahead in the full calendar. Select the event for details and the location (online or on site).
Hambledon Morning Prayer - Restarts 8 September. 9AM on Wednesdays at church.
Busbridge Morning Prayer - Restarts 15 September. 9AM on Wednesdays on Zoom.
Please Pray for
Latimer road
Feathercombe Lane
Christian Summer camps.
ELSEWHERE
Please support!
The Box Office is now open for you and your friends to buy tickets (£10) for the long awaited ‘Up Where We Belong Concert’ which Godalming Theatre Group are most generously staging with all proceeds going to The Cellar and Skillway. The link to the Box Office where you can buy tickets is:
https://thelittleboxoffice.com/gtg
Or call the Box Office on 07402 484484.
Over 40 volunteers are giving their time, expertise and talents to raise money for our charity, so it is really important that as a mission partner, BHC supports the initiative and church members buy and sell as many tickets as possible for what will be a thoroughly enjoyable few hours of entertainment. After all music and theatre is so good for the soul, whether watching, listening or performing, and there are some very talented folk who will be performing to raise everyone’s spirits.
Mentoring Surrey Care Trust has a one day training course at St Nicholas Church Cranleigh on 17 August from 10am-2.30pm. We have a local volunteer involved already and really enjoying it. We have so many people in the church who would be fantastic at this. Mentoring is for both adults and children/ young people, so not specifically youth. And free training is never to be sneezed at, and it is a skill which can be used her or anywhere. See the poster here.
SURREY CHURCHES RIDE & STRIDE- 11th SEPTEMBER 2021
The Ride & Stride day is this weekend. 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.
Busbridge and Hambledon Churches are open daily for private prayer.
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
Please print a PDF of the notices for someone you know who doesn’t receive them by email!