Here is the link to our fundraising page https://gofund.me/45b22a19
Dear Friends
As you can see, Ben R will soon be treading another path to fundraise. He’ll be wearing shoes this time, and has a walking partner. Please do encourage them both by supporting Ukraine Mission on gofundme.
Next week is half-term, so there will be a break in the weekly notices, and for some of our weekly activities. Please check the calendar. Not everything is stopping, and by next Friday you might find the Prime Time tea and talk with Michael Baughen a worthwhile way to spend the afternoon. There’ll be room for everyone in the church, so do come along, even if you are not a Prime Time regular.
This Sunday
The Third Sign: Healing the crippled man
John 5: 1-15
9am Choral Eucharist
Church Street
10am Morning Worship
Franklyn Road
10am Morning Worship
Hambledon
10am Classic Service
Brighton Road
10.30am Contemporary Service
Church Street
Coffee from 10.15am and children’s groups in the Octagon
6pm Evening Worship
Brighton Road
Roots Youth (11-18s) meets in church before leaving for their time together in The Hut.
Notices
‘Lord for the Years’ with Michael Baughen
Prime Time tea and talk Friday 21 Feb 2.30pm at Brighton Road
'Lord, for the years your love has kept and guided' has been acclaimed as one of the 20th century's finest hymns and it is included regularly in church services across the world; indeed you may have even sung it yourself. But were you aware that the now familiar tune of this hymn was composed by a current member of Prime Time?
Michael Baughen, a former Bishop of Chester and composer of the music for this much loved, modern hymn has spent the last decade living in Godalming and worshipping at Busbridge Church (now Godalming Minster Brighton Road).
We are delighted that Michael has accepted our invitation to come and talk to Prime Time about his involvement in this modern classic and what the meaning of the hymn is for him. The interview with Michael will be followed by the customary Prime Time tea and cake and time to chat with friends about what you have heard throughout the afternoon. This is a free event, although donations on the day will be welcomed to help cover expenses.
Alpha
Thanks to everyone who has stepped up to provide a meal and hospitality for the Alpha course this term. All Wednesday evenings are now covered. What a witness to life as part of a church family! - the provision of a hot meal never goes unnoticed by the guests who are quite amazed that people, volunteers, would cater for them.
The next Alpha course if not scheduled yet, but you can sign up or register your interest at any time and we’ll be in touch when the dates are announced.
Exploring vocations
Is there any way that God may want to use me?
· Are there any special skills I need?
· How do I find out?
· Who can I talk to?
John Valentine, Dean of the Local Ministry Programme, Guildford and I are putting on an evening for enquirers, as well as for those who have been serving in a variety of ways without specific training but using their considerable God-given gifts. It might be useful for them to reflect on what they do and how they do it, in a more structured way.
If this is you, you are invited to our special Vocations Evening on Tuesday 25th February at 8.00 in the Old Rectory. We would like to stress that this meeting is for us all to explore possibilities and to answer any of your questions. There are no expectations or obligations attached to this invitation.
We look forward to seeing you there.
John Valentine, Dean of the Local Ministry Programme, Guildford.
Andy Spencer, Assistant Minister, Godalming Minster.
World Day of Prayer
This year’s service takes place on Friday 7 March 2025 at 10.30 a.m., with coffee served from 10 o’clock. Godalming & Farncombe Mothers’ Union is joining forces with the Haslemere branch, and the service will be held at Haslemere Methodist Church, Lion Green, Haslemere GU27 1LD. If you are not sure where it is, go through Haslemere High Street and bear right down Wey Hill towards Shottermill. The church is a modern building on the left-hand side, on Lion Green. The theme is “I made you wonderful” and the service shares the stories of three generations of Christian women from the Cook Islands. This is a warm invitation to join us ‘to become part of the great wave of prayer’.
And here is the link to our fundraising page https://gofund.me/45b22a19
The Bereavement Journey
Please register your interest at anytime for the next series of sessions for anyone who has been bereaved recently or some time ago. The pastoral care team would be happy to speak to anyone who wants to find out a bit more, so please do get in touch now. More details.
What’s on Where
There’s lots going on around Godalming Minster every week, for all ages and stages - always too much to list in the notices!
Elsewhere
Tonight! 13th Feb, local artist and Minster member Steve Kinder invites you to the preview of his exhibition at the Guildford Institute from 6.30-7.30pm. Douglas Kurn photographer and Steve will give a short talk at 7pm. The exhibition runs from 17 Feb to 14 March 2025.
SUPPORTING THOSE “LIVING WITH CANCER AND BEYOND” - FROM A RELATIVE’S PERSPECTIVE
Led by Daphne Bleach
Saturday 15th March 2025 10 am – 12.30 pm
(Coffee available from 9.30 am)
at Godalming Baptist Church,
Queen Street, Godalming, Surrey GU7 1BA
* Do you know what to say, and not to say, when someone says “I have cancer”?
* How does a diagnosis of cancer affect someone?
* How we can encourage someone to “live well with cancer”?
* What help and support is available to patients and their relatives?
* Living beyond treatment - the “elephant in the room”
* Who is there for those when no further treatment is available’?
Daphne is a Care Companion, offering help and support to families and those who are dying as they approach end of life. Following her talk in 2024, Daphne will lead another informative and sensitive talk about how to come alongside and support those living with cancer, to help all of us make the best of the precious time we have together. Daphne Bleach is a Christian, whose nursing career spans over 40 years.
Please reserve a place, with payment of £7, by contacting Sally Pollard
email: pollard3@hotmail.co.uk, tel: 01483 428646
by Friday 28th February
Following Jesus
Mid-week prayer gatherings take place in the Zoom Online Prayer Room (8.45am Mon / 9am Wed), and at Godalming Minster Hambledon (9am Wed) and Franklyn Road (9am Mon and Tue). Vacancy Prayers are 1st Weds of the month around the Minster. Please check the calendar.
If you would like to join a prayer gathering online, please use the link to the online prayer room on Zoom with passcode: 2025.
Small groups meet in homes to study the bible, pray and journey together.
New members are invited to join an existing group, or form their own group.
To find out more and connect with the right one for you, contact Rev Hilary Pettman. e: hilary.pettman@godalmingminster.org.
Loving People
The Hub at Franklyn Road provides a free lunch and time to socialise every Tuesday from 12-2.30pm. Open to all in the area, and across the Minster. (Donations of homemade cakes are always welcome.)
Prime Time for older people meets every Monday at 10.30am in the Yew Tree Café for a coffee drop in. For all events and details, see Prime Time.
Nexus meets on the 1st Thursday of the month, with talks and activities for church members and the community. More about Nexus.
The Men’s Group meets for breakfast at 8.15am on the 1st Saturdays of the month. See the calendar for details.
Busbridge Coffee Morning takes place on 1st Wednesdays of the month at 10.30am in the Yew Tree Café.
Hambledon Coffee Morning and Hearing Aid Clinic takes place 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 10.30am.
The Bereavement Café takes place on the last Tuesday of the month, 2.30-4pm in the Busbridge Old Rectory.
Hearing Aid Clinics run at the Busbridge Old Rectory on 2nd Fridays of the month from 2.30-4pm, and at Godalming Library on 3rd Mondays of the month from 10.30am-12pm.
The Yew Tree Café at Godalming Minster Brighton Road is open 8.30am-4pm weekdays in term time, and 10am-2pm on Saturdays, and 9.30am-4pm during school holidays. There’s wi-fi and power for those that want to work, and Prime Time hosts a drop in session for anyone who’d like a coffee and a chat every Monday from 10.30-11.30am.
CYF activities for 0-18s include term-time Toddler Groups, The Youth Café and Friday Night Social, as well as Sunday groups and seasonal events.
Get Involved / Join a team
We're passionate about people feeling like they're a part of our church family and one of the best places to do that is as part of a team.
No matter your age or experience, there's a team that you can join, serving alongside others and getting to know people better in the church. You can find out about all our opportunities to serve and offer your time and talents on the Join a Team page.
Don’t forget about…
MyChurchSuite is an app for members of Godalming Minster to check dates, rotas, church emails, look up church members and sign up to events (without having to enter your details again and again!). Contact the Minster Office if you’ve lost your login details or would like to request an account. See more instructions.
PASTORAL CARE & PRAYER MINISTRY
Can we pray for you?
***Please send prayer requests to prayer@godalmingminster.org***
If you, or someone you know at church, are in need of support and care, please contact Sandra Wilkin via the Minster office, or e: pastoral@godalmingminster.org.
To contact the EMERGENCY prayer chain, email prayer@godalmingminster.org or call 01483 421267.