A contactless “High 5”! Congratulations to Philippa and Keith who were admitted as License Lay Minister (Readers) at a special service at St Thomas-on-the-Bourne last Saturday. The service was be live streamed on St Thomas’s YouTube Channel. Keith and Philippa will be continuing their double act in the Busbridge Classic Service this Sunday at 10AM - Keith is leading and Philippa is preaching. Blurry photography thanks to Simon Taylor!
This Sunday
Part 3 in the Autumn Sermon series: The Beatitudes - “Falling Upwards”
“Blessed are the gentle for they will inherit the earth. ”
online
at church
BHC GODALMING CHANNEL (CLICK HERE)
You can join the 10AM service at Busbridge Church from home. The ‘watch on YouTube’ links are listed with the service.
The 10AM Busbridge Contemporary will be filmed and uploaded to YouTube after the service.
On Zoom - BHC Public Room | PMI: 946-391-4833 | PW: 2020
4PM Busbridge APCM
5.30PM Hambledon APCM
Go to What’s On and select the event to join the meetings on Zoom
Children & Youth
25 October - Half-term: No CYF groups this Sunday (Ark, Explorers, Pathfinders or Ichthus).
Children are more than welcome to come to services and be part of our worship as we gather as a church family, but children's groups are not currently running in the morning services. From 15 November: The CYF team will run outdoor games on the school playground and field for children aged 4-11 during the 10AM services at Busbridge.
0-3s (approx) Parents are welcome to use the creche room in Busbridge Junior School with babies or children.
Next Sunday
Light Parties next weekend
Unplugged Light Party
for Pathfinders and Ichthus - Sat 31 7.45-9PM
Explorers Light Party - Sun 1 November, 4-5PM
in Busbridge Church
Numbers limited - sign up via What’s On
The Notices
VIRTUAL APCM - SUNDAY 25 OCTOBER
The Annual Parochial Church Meetings will be held this Sunday 25 October on Zoom at:
4PM for Busbridge Church
5.30PM Hambledon Church
Simon Taylor and Simon Willetts will be recapping on 2020 and sharing the vision for Busbridge&Hambledon Church going forward.
These meetings will be held in the BHC Public Zoom room (ID: 946-391-4833 password: 2020). The combined benefice annual report and separate accounts for 2019 are now available.
The Electoral Roll which allows you to vote at the APCMs is now closed and is available from the church office.
All Souls Service Next Sunday 1 Nov
Traditionally, this is the season of All Saints and All Souls, when the church gathers to remember, with thanksgiving, those who have died, whether recently or long ago. And, at this time of year, we would normally be to our annual Memorial Service.
Sadly, because of the Covid-19 pandemic, we are unable to hold our service in the usual way this year but the 10AM service at Busbridge will be on the theme of All Souls, and include a reading of names of loved ones. Priority to attend the service will be given to church members who have been bereaved in 2020. Space in church is limited, but it is also possible to sit and listen to the service in the churchyard. If you usually attend the Classic service, or would like to attend this special service, please sign up in the usual way.
If you would like someone remembered by name during the service, please use the sign up form for the event, or email Margot Spencer. Please note that, by submitting a name, you are giving permission for it to be read out and broadcast to a wider audience than would usually be the case.
FIRE PIT service at Busbridge Church, Sunday 1 Nov at 7PM
An outdoor service with fire pits for warmth, light and to signify the presence of the Holy Spirit. This will be a short gathering with a charismatic feel. We need you (and your fire-pits, torches and maybe umbrellas) to come! Please sign up in advance to assist with Test and Trace. If you are able to bring and care for a fire-pit on the day, please contact Annie (abryett@hotmail.com)
Live Streaming We know that people have commented on the quality of the internet coverage on Sundays in Busbridge. We’re working on providing the technology and are hugely grateful to Tim Davies and others for their time on this. There have been a lot of internet problems in the Busbridge area recently which has made our live stream go jittery from time to time. We’re purchasing some equipment including a backup box which uses the mobile phone network so we are hoping that our more usual smoothness will return this Sunday. Thankyou for bearing with us. If you’d like to help fund the work we are doing in this area please speak to Martin Lambert (treasurer) or for more information and a confidential chat about the vision for it, Simon Taylor (Busbridge) or Simon Willetts (Hambledon).
News from Busbridge and Hambledon PCC group on the Response Racism and Cultural Bias in the local church: See A Word from Andy Spencer during Black History Month
Who is Missing?
With the threat of increased restrictions, if there is anyone you can think of that you haven’t seen or heard from at church or on Zoom, and may not receive (or read!) the notices, please consider trying to make contact. In April our Small Group leaders led an activity to contact everyone on the church database to check they were OK and invite them to connect with a small group. This is a follow up to that, but we are asking all members of the church family to think about those who may be self isolating, in need of support or a friendly phone call every now and then. If you have any questions or need to pass on a request for further support, please contact Jill Johnston in the Pastoral Care team.
Road Stewards needed for The Bridge magazine for Grayling Close and Windy Wood.
The Bridge magazine is looking for two new road stewards who, 6 times a year, would be willing to deliver magazines to either Grayling Close (46 houses) or Windy Wood (38 houses). If you live in, or close to, either of these roads, (or maybe know someone who does and might be willing to take on the role) please contact the editor, Cathy, at editor.atthebridge@gmail.com. We'd be delighted and most appreciative to hear from you.
The NEW Cellar “Camino” Cafe
The Cellar Café is re-opening in its new home on Monday morning! The Cellar’s new premises is in Waverley Borough Council’s old staff café, the walkway off Bridge Street (opposite Waitrose) between the Borough Hall and the CAB.
The Cellar is rebranding after 41 years and we will be called ‘Cellar Camino Cafe’ – it will also be housing the ‘Community Fridge’. The new venue is an answer to persistent and faithful prayer since the lease ended in Crown Court in July. It’s cheaper, larger and better equipped than the old building and offers new possibilities for serving the vulnerable in our community. The Trustees feel that the mission of the Cellar has never been more needed than now, and are delighted that they can be here to support anybody and everybody in our community over the coming months. Do drop in for a coffee anytime! The Cellar web site will be updated to incorporate the new name and address shortly, but the details about how to give, get involved and support are still correct. To find out more speak to: Chris Jagger, Shelagh Godwin, Ray Brown, David Hart or Vic Hicks.
***starting to think about Christmas***
Christmas Eve Drive In “Bling your Car” at Godalming College! Given the likelihood of existing or higher COVID 19 restrictions severely limiting numbers (and singing!) in church, a drive in carol service offers the safest opportunity to gather and share a Christmas experience with your church family and the local community - and exercise your lungs in the confines of your car. We are delighted that Godalming College has offered its grounds to host the event. The central, well known location, tarmac carpark, lights and other infrastructure make the organisation quite easy - but there’s still some planning to do! If you can help on Christmas Eve, please contact Patrick Samuels who is leading the team of organisers, ASAP. We need people to help on the evening but also those who can help plan and organise now.
The other key community event for Advent and Christmas will be the “Comfort & Joy” Exhibitions at Busbridge Church and Hambledon Church - open to anyone to contribute creative works loosely on the theme, and to visitors from 7 December. If you would like to find out more, contribute something to either exhibition, or encourage a local friend or group to produce something, please contact Lisa Olsworth-Peter. We want lots of community involvement and visitors at both churches! BIG Advent Stars made by Rob Hewlett will be lighting up at both churches at 5PM on Advent Sunday, 29 November.
Outward Giving & Outreach
We will again be supporting BESOM this Christmas through the Christmas £ Appeal on Mission Sunday (13 December), and by preparing hampers for delivery to families in need. Unfortunately the Taylors’ jolly hamper filling party won’t be possible this year, so the Outward Giving team are working out how, what and when. Please be ready for instructions!
The BHC ladies group coordinated by Nicky Hemery are liaising with the Godalming Community Store and hope to be able to give out Meaningful Chocolate Real Advent Calendars to bless community store clients before 1 December. Each calendar is £3.50. If you would like to contribute to the fund to buy a calendar, please contact Nicky Hemery.
Busbridge Church Christmas cards for sale
Pack of ten of 2 designs with envelopes for £4. The cards say Happy Christmas inside! Contact the church office to place an order.
Please pray for
Please pray for these roads and their residents, and perhaps include them on a prayer walk this week:
Quartermile Road and road stewards Jan Pinto and Denise Brunning.
Wormley Lane
And those working in social services.
What’s On
Click Here for What’s on this week and beyond. It’s all in the calendar and more details for each event can be found when you select it.
coming up:
NEXUS is back on 5 November at 8pm, with an online talk by Simon Willetts titled: Never Say Never. All welcome to the talk in the BHC Public Zoom Room. The event can be found in What’s On. (Save the Date for the NEXUS Christmas Quiz on Saturday 7 December, starting at 7.30PM in the BHC Zoom room too.)
Remembrance Services, 8 November
10.30AM at Busbridge Church and Hambledon Church
(The Remembrance services replace 9AM at Hambledon 10AM Busbridge Classic & Contemporary services)
6 week Road Closure on Brighton Road from 26 October
Gas works will begin on 26 October between Crownpits Lane and Latimer Road, and a diversion via the A3100, Broadford Road, A281 and the B2130 will be in place. Please allow extra time if this affects your journey to church, or school.
furniture wanted
If anyone has a set of bunk beds, a King size Divan base (mattress not needed), a children’s wardrobe or a white desk which they’d like to sell or part with to a member of the church family, please contact the church office.
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.
