Sunday 6 May 2018

Old Rectory update
Final snagging happening at the Old Rectory as we prepare for the grand opening on 20th May!  Work is continuing on ‘The Hut’, the new youth base, which is really taking shape.

Warmest congratulations to Ruth and Owen Roseblade on the safe arrival of a second son, Lucca - a brother for Jacob - on Sunday 29th April.  All doing well!

Meals for new families
The Roseblade’s are gratefully being served by some fabulous people in the church who help provide meals for families with newborns. This is such a helpful ministry and makes a huge difference to families in the early days. If you would like to join this team of people for future families with newborns then please let Ruth know at ruthroseblade@gmail.com.

Alison Martin…
...would like to thank everyone who gave so generously to her leaving gift (after stepping down as Hambledon Treasurer after 10 years). She was very touched to receive the lovely picture of Hambledon and the garden vouchers. Thank you!

We have been saddened to hear of the death of Bruce Pearson, last Saturday, 28th April. Bruce was a member of the Hambledon congregation. When arrangements for his funeral are known, we will pass on the information. In the meantime, please pray for his family - for peace, comfort and a sense of God’s presence with them all.

All things bright and beautiful Garden Service
All welcome to come along to this nature celebrating service at Tillies on Munstead Heath Road on Wednesday 23rd May. There are a few requirements...please bring your own chair, a bottle of something and your own drinking receptacle!

Old Rectory Opening!
A reminder to come along for this awesome celebration! Sunday 20th May at 11.30am following the Acorn Trust service with Wes Sutton at Busbridge.  There’ll be a lovely tea, bouncy castles and more - we’d love to have as many of you there as possible. Do come!

Church Office closed + no notices
A reminder that the Church Office will be closed from Thursday 10th May -  Monday 21st May. Please don’t phone or email us unless absolutely necessary, particularly as we won’t have any phones or computers, so your requests will likely be in vain! There will also be no notices for a couple of weeks for the same reason. Apologies for any inconvenience.

GDPR
Group leaders should have all received information about what they are required to do to meet new GDPR regulations by the 24th May. If you lead a group or keep personal data at home and haven’t received this informative email, then please contact Karen Kinder in the church office and we will forward you the pertinent information.

Hymn Sing!
Many hymns are long-standing favourites, and we love them. There are also some great ones out there that we don't know very well.  If you like a good sing, and would like to join in learning some new hymns and songs, do come along to our Hymn Sing on Monday, 4th June, in Busbridge church, starting at 7.45pm, with a break for refreshments. For more information, contact Frances on frances.shaw@bhcgodalming.org.

Cakes and more!
A HUGE thank you to Shelagh Godwin and her team  who have faithfully provided cakes and prayer for the builders working on the Old Rectory for pretty much every week since they began work. It has been much appreciated!

Date for your Diaries...
Healing Prayer training at Busbridge with Acorn Healing Trust, on Saturday 16t h  June 10.00am – 4.00pm. It is open to anyone who would like to explore being used to pray for healing for others.  Booking forms will be out from mid May but contact Julia Stubbs (eashingstubbs@aol.com) or Jeannie Postill (jeannie.postill@bhcgodalming.org) if  you would like to know more or to express an interest.

To All Christians in Godalming…
There is an  Ascension Day Service on Thursday 10th May 7.30pm at Godalming Baptist Church organised on behalf of Churches Together in Godalming and District. Please do come so we can all worship together - it would be wonderful to fill the church.

please pray for…
· ABC toddler group and crèche and all the parents & carers involved
· The BIG Spring Clean on 12th May
· Work on the Old Rectory and the impending office move
· Andy Spencer recovering from surgery
· Clockbarn Lane and their road steward, Olwen Downhill
· Heathfield Close and Vann Lane

Sunday 22 April 2018

Old Rectory update
The youth base floor has now been screeded and the external area clad. The base of the feature cross has been concreted and the cross will be delivered to site next Friday. The internal works to the main office area are now completed. Mark Pateman

We send our love to Sarah Blagden, whose father died on Easter Sunday.  Please hold Sarah and Andrew in your prayers, together with their children and the wider family.

Margaret Brown
A reminder about Margaret’s funeral on Monday 23rd April, 12.45pm at Guildford Crematorium.

GDPR
If you are on the email mailing list for the church notices, you will have received a message from the office on Wednesday regarding GDPR and whether you wished to keep getting these notices and other communications on a regular basis. If so, you MUST send a return email or your details will be removed at the end of May. Thanks!

Prior’s Field Prayer Space Event
Tom Starnes from Busbridge Contemporary/6.30 is also the Head of Religious Studies at Prior’s Field School. Tom is  keen  to set up a Prayer Space event at the school this term, but he'll need quite a lot of help to make it happen! He particularly needs someone who can take on the 'team leader' role. The prayer spaces website describes what this involves: www.prayerspacesinschools.com/prayerspacesteps/recruiting.
It is quite a big time commitment...is there anyone at Busbridge who might be willing and able to do this?
Looking at dates sometime in June (probably not 1st week). If you’d like to get involved or would like to know more, please contact Tom at tstarnes@priorsfieldschool.com.

Helpful Habits
This latest prayer course has been cancelled due to lack of interest. If you would like to be informed if other dates are decided on please contact Gertrud Sollars.

CHRISTIAN AID WEEK 13-20 May
There are a number of ways to be involved.
1. Hold a fundraising event
2. Put funds into the buckets in church on Sunday 13th or 20th May.
3. Help with the collections in Crown Court on Tuesday 15th or Thursday 17th May, 10.00am - 3.00pm. To get involved please contact Muriel on muand0n@gmail.com.

The next Hambledon Ladies’ breakfast is on Saturday 12th May, 8.30am at the West Surrey Golf Club. The guest speaker will be Jenny Walker from Cornerstone Therapies. Tickets are £9.00 and will be available to purchase from Hambledon Village Shop from Monday 23rd April - Tuesday 8th May.

Become a Dementia Friend
Dementia Friends gives people an understanding of dementia and the small things you can do that make a difference to people living with this condition. As a first step towards Busbridge&Hambledon Church achieving Dementia Friendly Church status, we will be offering regular Dementia Friends Information Sessions at both churches throughout the year. The next session is taking place on Thursday 24th May at 7.30pm in the Church Room at Hambledon Church. The session last approximately 1 hour. For further details or to book a place contact Penny Naylor at the Church Office or email: penny.naylor@bhcgodalming.org.

Nexus
On Thursday 3rd May, our very own Pat and Dudley Hilton will share with us their experiences of the beautiful and amazing Galapagos Islands. The isolation of these islands has allowed the preservation of unique indigenous creatures, some of them discovered by Charles Darwin!  Come along and meet the giant tortoise and see dramatic volcanic landscapes and more with Pat and Dudley’s photographic tour of the Galapagos! We meet in Busbridge Church Centre 8.00pm and there’ll be drinks and nibbles before the talk starts.  We very much look forward to seeing you!  All welcome!

No notice sheet next week because of the APCM...

10.30am Hambledon | 7.00pm Busbridge

please pray for…
· Kate Kaye and family
· David Smith and family
· Sarah Blagden and family
· Councillors and all who serve in local politics
· The upcoming APCM
· Work on the Old Rectory
· Andy Spencer recovering from surgery
· Chestnut Way and their road stewards, Alan Betts & Shelagh Godwin
· Heath Road and Upper Vann Lane

Sunday 15 April 2018

Old Rectory update
Internal works have begun on the youth base, with the floor due to be screeded and the walls and ceiling due to be plastered next week. The foundation has also been excavated for the feature cross at the front of the building. Mark Pateman

We send our love to David Smith, whose mother, Ruth, died peacefully on Monday 9th April, in a nursing home in Hindhead. Please pray for David and Linda, Matt and Emily, and for David’s sister, Clare and the wider family.

The next Hambledon Ladies’ breakfast is on Saturday 12th May, 8.30am at the West Surrey Golf Club. The guest speaker will be Jenny Walker from Cornerstone Therapies. Tickets are £9.00 and will be available to purchase from Hambledon Village Shop from Monday 23rd April - Tuesday 8th May.

Congratulations!
Our very own Becky Bradley is engaged! Hearty congratulations and blessings to Becky and Charlie.

Hambledon Prayer breakfast
The next prayer breakfast is this Saturday, 8.30am (21st April) in Hambledon Church room. All welcome to come along.

Ladies event: An Evening of yumminess!
All ladies from Busbridge&Hambledon are invited to come along to this yummy event - it’s wine and dessert or coffee and cake (or wine, dessert, coffee AND cake - no judgements made!) No cost to come along - all you need to do is bring a bottle OR a dessert OR a cake plus bring a friend as well if you like. 20th April, 8.00pm, 7 Park Chase, GU7 1TL. If you’d like to come please email ladies@bhcgodalming.org - not a ticketed event but helpful to know if you're coming. See you there…!

Newcomers’ Tea
This is for all those who are new (or feel new!) to Busbridge&Hambledon Church. We’re holding a lovely Newcomers’ Tea next Sunday 22nd April, 3.00pm - 4.00pm. There’ll be the chance to meet others in the church and there’s activities for children on offer. We need to know numbers, so if you’d like to come along please email newcomers@bhcgodalming.org or speak to Katrina Williams ASAP.

Ladies’ Walk
The first official walk in the exciting new programme for ladies is coming up on Thursday 26th April, 7.00pm. We’ll be meeting in the carpark opposite the White Horse in Hascombe to do a 2-3 mile walk - likely to be muddy so please wear appropriate footwear. Drinks and/or food in the pub afterwards. No need to book, just turn up. All BHC ladies and friends (and dogs) welcome. For further information or if you’re not already on the email list for ladies’ events and would like to be, please contact ladies@bhcgodalming.org.

BHC ALPHA Course in September 2018
We are exploring the options of running an ALPHA course in September of this year. If you would be interested in attending, helping out, or getting involved in the BHC ALPHA course, please email alpha@bhcgodalming.org. Please be praying about who you can invite!

GDPR
There are upcoming changes to the law which means there are new rules for how we store and use data. Over the coming weeks you may receive emails asking for permissions - if you could respond to those as quickly as possible that would be really helpful. Thanks (and apologies for more emails than usual - it won’t be for long).

Helpful Habits - A 6-week course of prayer
Would you like to deepen your prayer life, but wonder where you will find the time or discipline to do so? Gertrud Sollars is offering to run another round of this prayer workshop during the next term. It will take place on 6 consecutive Tuesdays, 17th April to 22nd May, from 11.15am-12.15pm at the Lady Chapel of St John’s Church in Farncombe. If you are interested in joining, please contact Gertrud.

please pray for…
· David Smith and family
· Sarah Blagden and family
· Hambledon Nursery and others in the area
· The upcoming APCM
· Work on the Old Rectory
· Andy Spencer recovering from surgery
· Di Drudge
· Busbridge Lane and their road stewards, Nikki White, Maggie Jagger, Annie Marshall, Sue Keene & Sarah Blagden
· Heath Lane and The Hydons

Sunday 8 April 2018

Old Rectory update
Roof coverings and the first fix electrical works are being carried out on the youth base. Groundworks continue and the security and fire alarm systems are being commissioned. Mark Pateman

Andy and Margot would like to thank you all so much for your love and prayers over the last two weeks. The patient is now home and, in time, he will be glad to receive visitors. However, a number of GP and hospital appointments have been arranged, at random times, so if you are thinking of visiting (and there is no obligation!) please ring or email Margot first, to check whether we shall be around. Thank you!

Many of you will remember the Macvean family, who lived and worshipped here for nineteen years, until they moved away in 2006. We have been saddened to learn that Valerie died on 27th March. Her funeral will be at Eastbourne Crematorium on a date yet to be arranged. If anyone would like to attend, please contact Andrew via the Church Office. Please pray for Andrew, Stuart, Sarah and the wider family, that they may know God’s comfort and peace.

Prayer Event
The next Whole Church Prayer event is on Tuesday 24th April 8.00pm - 9.15pm and will be a celebration of all the work that has gone into the Old Rectory so far, and a time to pray and seek God's vision for each room, team and activity that will happen across the site. Let's gather to thank God for the story so far and discern God's will for what happens next in the Old Rectory. 

New Course for 1 term only
‘Discipleship Explored’. If this is something you might be interested in taking part in, please contact John & Jeannie Postill on  j.epostill@gmail.com.

Newcomers’ Tea
This is for all those who are new (or feel new!) to Busbridge&Hambledon Church. We’re holding a lovely Newcomers’ Tea on Sunday 22nd April, 3.00pm - 4.00pm. There’ll be the chance to meet others in the church and there’s activities for children on offer. We need to know numbers, so if you’d like to come along email newcomers@bhcgodalming.org  or speak to Katrina Williams ASAP.

BHC Women
Are you on the mailing list for women yet? If you’d like to go on it please email Nicky on ladies@bhcgodalming.org and you’ll be first to hear about all the wonderful things planned for the women of Busbridge&Hambledon over 2018. The new term card is available in all services today - please do take one and start filling up your diaries!

BHC ALPHA Course in September 2018
We are exploring the options of running an ALPHA course in September of this year. If you would be interested in attending, helping out, or getting involved in the BHC ALPHA course, please email alpha@bhcgodalming.org. Please be praying about who you can invite! 

Key dates to be added to your diary…

• APCM - 29th April, 10.30am Hambledon or 7.00pm Busbridge Church
• The BIG Spring Clean - 12th May - a really fun day with a yummy lunch - the more the merrier! We need to know you’re coming though, so email karen.kinder@bhcgodalming.org

GDPR
There are upcoming changes to the law which means there are new rules for how we store and use data. Over the coming weeks you may receive emails asking for permissions - if you could respond to those as quickly as possible that would be really helpful. Thanks (and apologies for more emails than usual - it won’t be for long).

Helpful Habits - A 6-week course of prayer
Would you like to deepen your prayer life, but wonder where you will find the time or discipline to do so? Gertrud Sollars is offering to run another round of this prayer workshop during the next term. It will take place on 6 consecutive Tuesdays, 17th April to 22nd May, from 11.15am-12.15pm at the Lady Chapel of St John’s Church in Farncombe. If you are interested in joining, please ring her on 01483 415182 or email gertrud.sollars@btinternet.com.

please pray for…
· Those who attended the Easter Holiday Club held at Milford Baptist
· Commuters in the congregation
· The upcoming APCM
· Work on the Old Rectory
· Andy Spencer recovering from surgery
· Di Drudge
· Brighton Road and their road stewards, Jenna & Stephen Brown and Linda Smith
· Hascombe Road and Salt Lane

Sunday 1 April 2018

Old Rectory update
Works continue on the Youth Base, the rear verandah is complete and the access path nearly finished. Weather permitting we will be working on the youth base canopy next week. Mark Pateman

Longstanding church members may remember Margaret and John (JJ) Brown, who were faithful worshippers here for many years.  John died some years ago and Margaret has been living in a nursing home for the last thirteen years.  We have been sad to hear that Margaret died on 24th March.  Her funeral service will be at Guildford Crematorium on Monday 23rd April at 12.45pm. All who remember Margaret are welcome to the service. Please pray for her daughters, Sheelagh Brown and Dheidre Mitchell, that they may know God’s comfort and peace.

Andy and Margot would like to thank you all so much for your love and prayers over the last week or so. The patient is expected home soon and, in time, he will be glad to receive visitors. However, we have been warned that there will be various hospital appointments, at random times, over the next couple of weeks, so if you are thinking of visiting (and there is no obligation!) please ring or email Margot first, to check whether we shall be around.  Thank you!

New Course for 1 term only
‘Discipleship Explored’. If this is something you might be interested in taking part in, please contact John & Jeannie Postill.

Newcomers’ Tea
This is for all those who are new (or feel new!) to Busbridge&Hambledon Church. We’re holding a lovely Newcomers’ Tea on Sunday 22nd April, 3.00pm - 4.00pm. There’ll be the chance to meet others in the church and there’s activities for children on offer. We need to know numbers, so if you’d like to come along email newcomers@bhcgodalming.org  or speak to Katrina Williams ASAP.

BHC Women
Are you on the mailing list for women yet? If you’d like to go on it please email Nicky on ladies@bhcgodalming.org and you’ll be first to hear about all the wonderful things planned for the women of Busbridge&Hambledon over 2018. The new term card is just about finished, so do look out for that next week.

BHC ALPHA Course in September 2018
We are exploring the options of running an ALPHA course in September of this year. If you would be interested in attending, helping out, or getting involved in the BHC ALPHA course, please email alpha@bhcgodalming.org or call Bryan at the office at 01483 421267.  Please be praying about who you can invite! 

Key dates to be added to your diary…
APCM - 29th April, 10.30am Hambledon or 7.00pm Busbridge Church
The BIG Spring Clean - 12th May - a really fun day with a yummy lunch - the more the merrier! We need to know you’re coming though, so email karen.kinder@bhcgodalming.org

GDPR
There are upcoming changes to the law which means there are new rules for how we store and use data. Over the coming weeks you may receive emails asking for permissions - if you could respond to those as quickly as possible that would be really helpful. Thanks (and apologies for more emails than usual - it won’t be for long).

Nexus
On Thursday 5th April, we’re delighted that Jenny Walker, an advanced Clinical and Restorative Massage Therapist with Cornerstone Therapies, will come and tell us how she uses different therapies to restore wellbeing.  Jenny is recognised as one of the UK's foremost restorative therapy practitioners.  So, if you need to unwind from any stresses or aches and pains or would simply like to experience some peace and tranquillity, take this opportunity to hear about hot stones, aromatherapy and other therapies provided at the Cornerstone Therapies studio in Godalming!  We meet in Busbridge Church Centre at 8.00pm and there’ll be drinks and nibbles before Jenny starts her talk.  We very much look forward to seeing you!

Helpful Habits - A 6-week course of prayer
Would you like to deepen your prayer life, but wonder where you will find the time or discipline to do so? Gertrud Sollars is offering to run another round of this prayer workshop during the next term. It will take place on 6 consecutive Tuesdays, 17th April to 22nd May, from 11.00am-12.00pm, venue tba. If you are interested in joining, please contact Gertrud Sollars.

please pray for…
· The Easter Holiday Club being held at Milford Baptist
· The upcoming APCM
· Those who are ill or recovering from recent medical treatment
· Braemar Close and their road stewards, David & Lizzie Burndred
· Grosvenor Road and Roundals Lane