Dear Friends,
2FOR1 New Wine United 23 tickets for this weekend!
If you can drop everything and pack your bags, please contact the Children’s Pastor, Marcus Hockley ASAP if you would like a pair of half price tickets to New Wine (week A) in The Kent Event Centre, Maidstone. It’s £175 for the pair (or £87 for one), valid today until this Sunday 30 July, as unfortunately his relatives are unable to go.
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Please print, or pick up a summer services programme at church this Sunday, and read on to find out what’s happening during August, and some exciting things coming in September.
Please note, there will be no notices for Sunday 6 August. The next Notices will be out for Sunday 13 August.
The popular television programme of the same title takes famous people on a journey to trace their family history. Along the way, they often come across ancestors of whom they were previously unaware – the good, the bad, the ugly and - sometimes also – the surprising. Over the summer, we shall look at some of the people who make up Jesus’ family tree and the part they played in bringing God’s plan – and his big story – to fruition, through the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus who, in Matthew’s words “was called the Messiah”.
This Sunday
See you at church, or online this Sunday as we continue the summer sermon series:
Who do you think you are? Ruth
Readings: Ruth - selected verses
10AM Busbridge Combined Service
Led by: Margot Spencer | Speaker: Clare Haddad
Busbridge Church & online
with multi-age children’s group in the Old Rectory. Children start in church.
10AM Hambledon Morning Worship
Led by: Simon Willetts
Hambledon Church
6-7.30PM Social at the Inn on The Lake
There is no 6PM service this Sunday but we take the opportunity to chat and catch up with each other at the Inn on the Lake when there is a 5th Sunday in the month. So, if you are free and would like to meet up there will be a few of us there to greet you from 6-7.30PM. All very welcome.
Next Sunday 6 August
Who do you think you are? - DAVID
Reading: 1 Samuel 17
10AM Busbridge ALL AGE Combined Service
Led by: Mark Williams | Speaker: Simon Taylor
Busbridge Church & online
10AM Hambledon Morning Worship
Led by: Simon Willetts | Speaker: Margot Spencer
Hambledon Church
6PM Busbridge Evening Service
Led by: Ben Barnes
Notices
Minster Reorganisation Update
So far so good! Following the end of the consultation period on 24th July, we understand that there have been no representations against the pastoral scheme for Godalming Minster. We now await confirmation from the Church Commissioners that the reorganisation affectin the parishes of Godalming, Busbridge and Hambledon will be approved by the Bishop of Guildford in the coming weeks. We are grateful to all those who continue to be involved in the legal process.
WANTED: TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION FOR YOUTH WORKER RELOCATING TO GODALMING (FROM SEPTEMBER 1ST FOR 6 WEEKS)
The Trinity Trust Team has recently appointed a new Team Youth Worker (single male, aged 30) who will be relocating from Scotland at the end of August. This is more great news for Christian youth work across Godalming.
Do you have a spare double room with en-suite facilities or vacant annexe at a reasonable rate for 6 weeks whilst he undertakes his first half term with us? If you can help us in housing Ola then please contact our Chair (Michael Stubbs) on: michael@trinitytrustteam.co.uk
Nexus Event Thursday 3rd August: From Tunsgate Arch ‘Royal Guildford’ tour with a Town Guide
For our August outing this year, we have organised another popular walk around Guildford with a Town Guide. This year our private guided tour of will be about ‘Royal Guildford’. The town has had royal connections from the Saxon King Alfred to Queen Elizabeth II. Murders and beheadings feature in these stories as well as celebrations and jubilees! This tour will last between 60 - 90 minutes. We plan to go for a cuppa and cake afterwards! Numbers are limited and are up filling fast! Please contact Kate Kaye, if you would like to go. A donation of £5.00 is requested, in support of Skillway.
get ready for September and Beyond
The Bible Course
7.30PM Thursdays Sep-Oct 2023
Click here for details and to sign up
The Bible Course - starting Thursday 7th September at St Mark’s Church.
Save the date! This is a chance for everyone Minster-wide who hasn’t followed the course before to join the highly recommended Bible Course.
The Bible Course is a brilliant way to bring the Bible to life and understand the whole storyline— from Genesis to Revelation. Along the way you will pick up tools and skills to help you read it yourself and apply it to your life. Though it was written for beginners in an extremely accessible in style, it will still challenge the experienced bible reader and help anyone rediscover the Bible afresh.
If you are not part of a mid-week small group, this is a chance to get a feel for the format, experience bible study in a group, and get to know members of the church family better. If you’d like to know more, contact Keith Harper who is leading the eight sessions at St Mark’s on Thursday evenings in September (7.30pm-8.30/9pm).
Training for leading Intercessions, Welcoming, Reading and leading services - Sat 7 Oct
This is advanced notice of a training session which will be held on Saturday 7 October. This will run from 0930 to 1130 and will consist of several distinct sessions covering leading intercessions, welcoming, reading, service leading. If you are not involved in any of these ministries, but would be interested to know what is involved, please come along. If you are someone who is already involved, please can we encourage you to make a note of the date and come for a refresher.
People are welcome to come to any or all of the sessions and further details about timing will be available nearer the time. If you would like to know more, please have a word with (or drop an e-mail to) Margot Spencer margot.spencer@bhcgodalming.org or Simon Willetts simon.willetts@bhcgodalming.org
Surrey Churches Ride & Stride will take place on Saturday 9th September to raise money to help preserve our local church buildings. If you have any cyclists who wish to take part as a member of a group then they are very welcome to join me (and perhaps others) as we set out from St John's church, Farncombe at 10.00am on 9th September. All of the necessary forms etc are available for download on the following website: http://www.surreychurchespreservationtrust.org/ride-stride/
CHurch family news
We send our love to Jamie Wilson, whose mother died in early July. Please pray for Jamie, Izzy and the whole family as they mourn, and ask for God’s comfort and peace to surround them.
get involved / serving
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.
Coming Up / plan ahead
See the events coming up next and look up dates further ahead in the full calendar.
Mid-week Prayer Gatherings
Mid-week morning prayer gatherings take a break in August. Busbridge and Hambledon Churches are open daily for private prayer and reflection.
Monday Morning Reflections
We shall resume our sessions on Monday 4th September ( same time, same place). If you would like to start your week in quiet reflection over a passage of scripture do join us in September - you will be very welcome. For any further information please contact: Gertrud Sollars or Shan Hallam.
Wednesdays: Busbridge Morning Prayer and Hambledon Morning Prayer now take a break for summer and will restart in September (dates tbc).
Can we pray for you?
***Please send prayer requests to prayer@bhcgodalming.org***
Groups & Activities
The Men’s Group meets for breakfast at 8.15am on the first Saturdays of the month. See the calendar event for details.
Hambledon Coffee Morning and Hearing Aid Clinic takes place 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 10.30am.
The 2023 Prime Time programme for Jul-Dec is now available. 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. The 2023 Nexus programme can be found on Nexus.
Bereavement Café - The Bereavement Café is for anyone who has been bereaved recently or some time ago and provides a safe and supportive space to come and chat with members of the pastoral care team, and others who have experienced loss. Every last Tuesday of the month in the Old Rectory. More details >>>
Don’t forget about…
The MyChurchSuite app. It’s the easiest way 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 Church Office if you’ve lost your login details or would like to request an account. The instructions which are now on the web site HERE.
Elsewhere
For news from all the other local churches, see:
Churches Together Link Up - JULY 2023
Godalming Baptist Church Life Issues talks
See the full 2023 Life Issues programme.
To book a place contact Sally Pollard-pollard3@hotmail.co.uk or tel-01483-428646.
Yew Tree Café
at Busbridge Church
The Yew Tree Café at Busbridge Church is open 8.30am-4pm weekdays in term time, and 10am-2pm on Saturdays, and 10am-4pm during school holidays.
Pastoral Care
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.
Busbridge and Hambledon Churches are open daily for private prayer.