Sunday 13 January 2019

Church Cottage renovation update: Following the completion of decoration at Church Cottage, appliances have been moved and fitted into their final places. After some water issues during heavy rain we have now reached the significant milestone of being able to fit carpets and vinyl. It is feeling much more cosy and habitable now. Owen Roseblade and David Hart

We’re very keen to know what you thought about everything that went on over the Advent and Christmas period, so we’ve put together a (very short!) online survey; we’d really appreciate it if you could jot down your thoughts/impressions/experiences of the activities or services that you took part in. Go to www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/2LVTV2X. The deadline for filling this in is Monday 14th January, 9.00am. Thanks!

Our first Hambledon Ladies Breakfast for this year is on Saturday 9th February at West Surrey Golf Club. Tickets on sale at Hambledon Village Shop from 21st Jan - 5th Feb. We like to encourage and inspire each lady that comes along and there is always a delicious breakfast to eat! Our speaker this time is Annie Sneller and she will share with us how her faith permeates and gives to her in all her daily life and work. Do come - try us out if you haven‘t before- we’d love to see you (any queries, phone Jacqui Rook on 01428 684390).

Godalming-based ukulele band You Ukes will be performing in Busbridge Church at 2.00pm on Friday 18th January. There will be opportunities throughout the afternoon to sit back and listen, to sing along and even have a go at playing a ukulele yourself if you wish! This event is part of the Prime Time programme, but as ever – all are welcome to attend. It’s the ideal feel-good event to help banish the winter blues! Tickets are £3 per person which includes legendary Prime Time tea and cake. For further details or to book a place contact the Prime Time Team at the Church Office or email primetime@bhcgodalming.org.

A reminder that the Hambledon prayer breakfast is on Saturday 19th January in the Hambledon Church Room, all welcome.

Ladies - why not revitalise your 2019 wardrobe with the simply fabulous Swap ‘til you drop?! Happening on Friday 1st February at the Old Rectory, this social and fun event is a chance to re-home all those items of clothing/accessories that you simply don’t wear anymore and replace them with lots of gorgeous new (to you) things. A great event to bring lots of friends to - find out more and book your ticket/s now by going to www.bhcgodalming.org/swap.

It’s not too late to join Alpha! We had a lovely introductory evening on Wednesday but the course itself starts on Wednesday 23rd January in the Old Rectory. To find out more go to www.bhcgodalming.org/alpha.

PLEASE PRAY FOR…

·  The search for our new Youth Minister at BHC

·  David Jenkins, who has been unwell

·  Our emergency services

·  Old Rectory Gardens and their road steward  Simon Taylor

·  Summerhouse Close & Woodland Road

Sunday 6 January 2019

Worship update...We’re delighted to announce that due to the giving for music-worship, Lisa is now with us full time from Jan 1st, this post is initially for two years. Thank you to everyone who is part of this. The worship space (Busbridge) team is working hard and things are progressing well; we’ve finished reviewing the scheme, are meeting at the beginning of January with the wider group helping move things forward, and will soon be issuing tender documents. We’re grateful to Tim Davies for some recent input.

A reminder that next week is our Resolution Sunday service across the benefice.

For all the ladies who are in a post-Christmas haze and wondering how they’ll face these dark days of winter, why not revitalise your 2019 wardrobe with the simply fabulous Swap ‘til you drop?! Happening on Friday 1st February at the Old Rectory, this social and fun event is a chance to re-home all those items of clothing/accessories that you simply don’t wear anymore and replace them with lots of gorgeous new (to you) things. A great event to bring lots of friends too - find out more and book your ticket/s now by going to www.bhcgodalming.org/swap. Now, time to look through that wardrobe...

Calling all musicians and singers! We are looking for musicians and singers to step forward and join our fantastic worship team. We are looking for instrumentalists, both classical and contemporary, and singers to help us to continue to build on musical worship across all services within the benefice as well as worship evenings and Church events. If you are interested in getting involved please contact Lisa, detailing which congregation you are part of and which instrument you play or if you are a vocalist. Email lisa.olsworth-peter@bhcgodalming.org.

Speaking of singing, don’t forget that our new Sing it out! choir  will be starting on Wednesday 16th January, 9.30am at the Busbridge. All welcome.

Nexus are delighted to start their 2019 programme, on Thursday 10th January, with a talk by (The Hon. Mr Justice) Andrew Baker, on “What it means to be a High Court Judge?” This promises to bring fascinating insights into an eminent part of our British legal system. The meeting starts at 8.00pm in Busbridge Church Centre, with New Year drinks and nibbles before Andrew starts his talk.  All are very welcome, including men for this event. We look forward to seeing you.

The Alpha course starts on January 9th in the Old Rectory. Please be praying and thinking about who you could invite; invitation cards are available in all services.

PLEASE PRAY FOR…

·  The proposed changes to Busbridge Church

·  The search for our new Youth Minister at BHC

·  David Jenkins, who has been unwell

·  The unemployed

·  Local pubs and clubs

·  Old Barn View and their road steward  Jane Tomes

·  Station Road and Vann Lane

Sunday 16 December

We send our love to Phil Ridsdill-Smith, whose mother died on 2nd December. Please hold the whole family in your prayers, especially Phil, Claire, Beth, Abigail and Phoebe.

Nexus are delighted to start their 2019 programme, on Thursday 10th January, with a talk by (The Hon. Mr Justice) Andrew Baker, on “What it means to be a High Court Judge?” This promises to bring fascinating insights into an eminent part of our British legal system.  The meeting starts at 8.00pm in Busbridge Church Centre, with New Year drinks and nibbles before Andrew starts his talk.  All are very welcome, including men for this event! We look forward to seeing you.

There is a Carol Service taking place in Busbridge Church on Monday December 17th commencing at 2.30pm. The service is hosted by Prime Time, but it is an event that anyone is welcome to attend regardless of age! Maybe the timings of the Sunday carol services the day before just don’t work for you this year or you are a parent or grandparent of one of the BJS children who will be performing in the choir that afternoon during this service or maybe you just can’t get enough of carols? Whatever the circumstances, do come and join us for the afternoon. Expect a carol service with a traditional format, including a mix of both secular and religious readings. The service will be rounded off with mulled wine and mince pies. For further details contact the Church Office or email primetime@bhcgodalming.org.

Calling all musicians and singers! We are looking for musicians and singers to step forward and join our fantastic worship team. We are looking for instrumentalists, both classical and contemporary, and singers to help us to continue to build on musical worship across all services within the benefice as well as worship evenings and Church events. If you are interested in getting involved please contact Lisa, detailing which congregation you are part of and which instrument you play or if you are a vocalist. Email lisa.olsworth-peter@bhcgodalming.org.

The Alpha course starts on January 9th in the Old Rectory. Please be praying and thinking about who you could invite; invitation cards are available in all services.

Upcoming Christmas Services…

17 December: Prime Time Carol Service, Busbridge, 2.30pm

18 December: Carols in the Pub, Merry Harriers, 7.30pm

19 December: Hydon Hill Carol Service, 2.30pm

Christmas Eve

Candlelight Celebration for all the family, Busbridge

3.15pm OR 4.30pm OR 5.30pm OR 6.30pm

Crib Service Hambledon

3.00pm OR 4.30pm

11.00pm Midnight Communion, Busbridge OR Hambledon

Christmas Day

9.00am Communion with Carols, Busbridge

10.30am Family Celebration (followed by a short communion) Busbridge OR Hambledon.

PLEASE PRAY FOR…

·  The proposed changes to Busbridge Church

·  The search for our new Youth Minister at BHC

·  Outreach groups within the church

·  Oakdene Road and their road steward  Catherine Hobden

·  Station Lane and Upper Vann Lane

Sunday 9 December

A warm welcome to our guest speakers from the Guildford Besom at all services today. To support our chosen Christmas charity and the work they do with local families, please look out for gift envelopes in all services.

Given the serious situation in the UK Simon has written a special Christmas Rector’s Reflection which relates to Brexit which may be of comfort for some. Go to www.bhcgodalming.org/rectors-reflections.

A team, led by Andrew Dunn, this week met with representatives of the diocese regarding the clergy post for Hambledon. We are pleased to report that there has been significant progress which will be explained in full at the January PCC meeting (for a final vote on the matter). The progress is such that we hope to advertise immediately after the January PCC meeting. Preparation work on Mervil Bottom is underway. If you would like more information please speak to Andrew Dunn, David Jenkins, Liz Cooke or Alan Harvey.

There is a Carol Service taking place in Busbridge Church on Monday December 17th commencing at 2.30pm. The service is hosted by Prime Time, but it is an event that anyone is welcome to attend regardless of age! Maybe the timings of the Sunday carol services the day before just don’t work for you this year or you are a parent or grandparent of one of the BJS children who will be performing in the choir that afternoon during this service or maybe you just can’t get enough of carols? Whatever the circumstances, do come and join us for the afternoon. Expect a carol service with a traditional format, including a mix of both secular and religious readings. The service will be rounded off with mulled wine and mince pies. For further details contact the Church Office or email primetime@bhcgodalming.org.

Willing hands needed to serve refreshments after the Busbridge Evening Carol Service. If you can help please email Clare Haddad - clarehaddad@aol.com ASAP.

Congratulations to Laura, Michael and Toby Todd (Busbridge) on the safe (but slightly early) arrival of Arthur Albert Todd. Great news!

Calling all musicians and singers! We are looking for musicians and singers to step forward and join our fantastic worship team. We are looking for instrumentalists, both classical and contemporary, and singers to help us to continue to build on musical worship across all services within the benefice as well as worship evenings and Church events. If you are interested in getting involved please contact Lisa, detailing which congregation you are part of and which instrument you play or if you are a vocalist. Email lisa.olsworth-peter@bhcgodalming.org.

Please note there is NO Hambledon Prayer Breakfast on 15th December.

The Alpha course starts on January 9th in the Old Rectory. Please be praying and thinking about who you could invite; invitation cards are available in all services.

PLEASE PRAY FOR…

·  The proposed changes to Busbridge Church

·  The search for our new Youth Minister at BHC

·  Our political leaders

·  North Munstead Lane and their road stewards  Mark & Katrina Williams

·  South Munstead Lane & The Hydons

Sunday 2 December

Did you know that over the course of last week, more than 280 people used or visited the Old Rectory and Centre? It wasn’t even a busy 7 day period! Find out more about what’s happening in the Old Rectory as well as the future of our worship - in terms of music-worship  ministry and the invitation to offer your views on changes to the worship space in Busbridge Church - in the special brochure available in all services this weekend with a special prayer event for it on 4th December and a Q&A session on 9th December in Busbridge Church.

A wonderful new initiative is starting in the new year - Sing it out! This is a new choir which will meet in Busbridge a couple of Wednesdays a month (9.30am - 11.15am) to which you are welcome and encouraged to bring your children. Enthusiastic singers who don’t have young children also welcome! There will be toys and refreshments available. For more information, please go to www.bhcgodalming.org/sing.

Help show God's love this Christmas by getting involved with the Christmas Besom hampers. If you would like to help pack and/or deliver hampers please contact Jo Cookes. Packing takes place on 13th December with deliveries on 15th and 16th December. 

Busbridge Church Centre has been turned into a giant Advent Calendar, with a new picture appearing in the window every day. Come along at any time to see what local groups and individuals have created.

Channel for Mission are delighted to introduce Guildford Besom as this Christmas’s Mission Partner. Come and hear members of Besom talk about their mission and the opportunities available to us all at the Church services on 9th December. Gift envelopes will be available in all services from next week.

The Alpha course starts on January 9th in the Old Rectory. Please be praying and thinking about who you could invite; invitation cards are available in all services.

Ladies of Busbridge&Hambledon - before you do a pre-Christmas clear out of your wardrobes...STOP! Or in the unlikely event that you get a Christmas present of the clothing variety that’s ‘not really you’...FEAR NOT! For in the New Year we will be having another Swap ‘til you Drop event, where you can swap those unwanted but perfectly lovely (but just not for you) items of clothing, scarves, shoes or jewellery for things that look just fab. It’ll cost you nothing and you’ll leave the evening even more glamorous than when you arrived. The date is yet to be confirmed but we’re thinking February. Start collecting your things now...

PLEASE PRAY FOR…

·  The proposed changes to Busbridge Church

·  The search for our new Youth Minister at BHC

·  Those working in hospices

·  New Road & Salt Lane and their road steward    Olwen Downhill

·  Rectory Close and Salt Lane

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