Notices for August 2023 - Issue 2

The theme for this Sunday’s Staycation Service, 10.30am at Godalming Bandstand.

Dear Friends,

This Sunday we are joining Godalming Staycation for the Churches Together Service at the Bandstand! It starts at 10.30am, and will be followed by coffee in the Octagon at St Peter and St Paul’s. There are no morning services at Busbridge or Hambledon this coming Sunday but the 6PM Evening Service at Busbridge will take place as usual.

Last year’s Bandstand service was a hot one, but the weather looks perfect for worship this Sunday.

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.

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This Sunday

10.30AM Churches Together Bandstand Service
Godalming Bandstand, Phillips Memorial Park, Godalming GU7 1EP

6PM Busbridge Evening Service
Busbridge Church

Next Sunday 20 August

Who do you think you are? - Solomon

1 Kings 3:16-28

10AM Busbridge Combined Service
Busbridge Church & online
with multi-age children’s group

10AM Hambledon Morning Worship
Hambledon Church

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Notices

Minster Reorganisation now approved!
Busbridge&Hambledon Church and Godalming Parish have received confirmation from the Church Commissioners that the Pastoral Scheme for Godalming Minster was formally approved by the Bishop of Guildford on 7th August, and will come into legal effect on 1st January 2024.  In the meantime, the leaders in all three parishes are already thinking like a Minster, lots of things are already happening jointly, and we will be inviting everyone to step into the new identity starting gradually this Autumn. Watch this space!

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

get ready for September and Beyond

MINSTER-WIDE

A few of the congregation at St Marks Church have been diagnosed with breast cancer and others have different cancers.

As a way of responding and showing support, Sandy Avenell is going to host an afternoon tea to raise money for ‘Breast Cancer Now’ Charity at St Marks Church on the 3rd September from 3-5pm. We at St Mark’s Church will help Sandy host this and would like to open the invitation to everyone across the Minster.

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/

Week of accompanied prayer

The Guildford network of spiritual directors is offering a week of accompanied prayer from 8.-13th October this year. A week of accompanied prayer is a bit like a retreat from home – you meet once a day (in person or on zoom) with a retreat guide who will suggest Bible passages to pray with and meditate on and talk about what you find. Participants in the past have found a week like this to deepen their prayer life and their walk with God; it also gives you a taste of what spiritual direction is about. Gertrud Sollars (gertrud.sollars@btinternet.com) has more information. See the flyer and application form.

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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.

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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.

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Elsewhere

For news from all the other local churches, see:
Churches Together Link Up - AUGUST 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.

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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.

Notices for August 2023 - Issue 1

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.

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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

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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/

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Weekly Notices for Sun 23 July

Dear Friends,

Thanks to everyone who came along and helped make last Sunday’s Minster-wide party such a welcoming and enjoyable event. The summer events continue today with the Prime Time Garden Party, complete with lawn games and a cream tea! (Strawberries generously donated by Hall Hunter Ltd).

The start of school summer holidays, which means more to some of us than others, does affect a few things at church. Morning services at Busbridge “combine” at 10am with one multi age children’s group (check below for dates), most mid-week activities take a break and we can take time to consolidate and come together. Services at Hambledon Church continue, but all services will make an outing to the Churches Together Service at the Bandstand, 10.30am on 13th August.

Please pick up a summer services programme at church this Sunday.

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This Sunday

See you at church, or online this Sunday as we start the summer sermon series:

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”.

Who do you think you are? Abraham
Readings: Genesis 12:1-9

Watch out! The summer service programme begins this week. Busbridge Contemporary and Busbridge Classic services combine. Children’s groups take a break but Ben and Marcus will host a multi-age group on 23 July, 30 July, 20 August and 27 August.

10AM Busbridge Combined Service
Led by: Philippa Baker | Speaker: Margot Spencer
Busbridge Church

10AM Hambledon Morning Worship
Led by: Simon Willetts
Hambledon Church

6PM Busbridge Evening Service [Holy Communion]
Led by: Simon Willetts | Speaker: David Brockman

Next Sunday 30 July

Who do you think you are? Ruth
Readings: Ruth - selected verses

10AM Busbridge Combined Service
Led by: Margot Spencer | Speaker: Clare Haddad
Busbridge Church
with multi-age children’s group in the Old Rectory. Children start in church.

10AM Hambledon Morning Worship
Led by: Simon Willetts
Hambledon Church

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Notices

FINAL NOTICE - Notice of the DRAFT Pastoral Scheme - issue 2 - has now been given by the Diocese of Guildford and is available for comment until Monday 24th July. Please email the church commissioners if you would like to comment on the Minster pastoral scheme (for or against). Messages in support of the Minster reorganisation would be helpful to the church commissioners too!

The Pastoral Scheme is the legal document which sets out the organisation of the new Godalming Minster and has been sent to the affected parishes of Godalming, Busbridge, Hambledon and Farncombe. The draft Pastoral Scheme and instructions to comment can be found on the Minster page under About Us HERE. There is a notice on the church doors and a printed copy of the draft pastoral scheme in each of the churches.

Bereavement Cafe
We meet in the Old Rectory on Tuesday 25th July from 2:30p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

There are free refreshments and a listening ear waiting for you if you would like to chat to one of our pastoral team or simply meet up in a safe space with others who have been bereaved. Please note that there is no Bereavement Cafe in August. We start again on Tuesday 26th September.

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.

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).

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/

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pray & Give thanks for

The work of Prime Time and the Hearing Aid Clinics in and around Godalming.

Everyone who serves at church or with any church ministry. Please pray for discernment about how you would like to be involved in the new Minster, and what activities the Minster should prioritise while we await volunteers to gather?

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

Weekly Notices for Sun 16 July

Dear Friends

This week BHC is celebrating! The Children, Youth and Families team held a Minster-wide end of term party for all worthy volunteers on Weds, some of the small groups breaking for summer also shared meals, drinks or a BBQ, Messy Church is running a special end of term sports church this Sunday at 4PM, before the 1 Big Summer Party in the Old Rectory Garden, 6-8PM!

Simon Taylor returns from sabbatical this Sunday too, so Simon Willetts, Margot Spencer and the wardens who have held the reigns for the last 3 months might also be feeling a mild “hoorah”!

The end of the academic year, for those it affects, roughly halfway through the year, is also an appropriate time to reflect and recommit ourselves to the church vision to Love God, Make Disciples, Transform Communities by responding unconditionally to Christ’s love.

All congregations joining the Godalming Minster will be reflecting on the teaching theme for 2023: Living Through Challenging Times, the key verse Mark 6: 50

“Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.”

as we are introduced to the priorities and goals to support the vision as we form Godalming Minster. All in all, it is a Sunday not to be missed!

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This Sunday

See you at church, or online this Sunday to hear about:

A reflection on 2023 so far

Challenging times: people priorities, purpose - resources, commitment, finances
Reading: Mark 6:50b

9:30AM Busbridge Contemporary [Holy Communion]
Leader: Sheila Samuels | Preacher: Simon Taylor
with children’s groups

Jenna and Steve invite you for coffee and cake between the Contemporary and Classic services to celebrate Arthur’s Thanksgiving taking place in the 9.30AM Contemporary Service. They’d love to share the occasion with as many friends as possible!

10AM Hambledon Morning Worship
Leader: Dudley Hilton | Preacher: David Jenkins
with children’s club
11:15AM Busbridge Classic Service
Leader: Peter Shaw | Preacher: Simon Taylor

4PM Messy End of Term Sports Church
Hambledon Football Club, Hambledon Road, GU8 4DL

6PM 1 Big Summer Party in the Old Rectory Garden

Next Sunday 23 July

Who do you think you are? Abraham
Readings: Genesis 12:1-9

Watch out! The summer service programme begins this week. Busbridge Contemporary and Busbridge Classic services combine. Children’s groups take a break but Ben and Marcus will host a multi-age group on 23 July, 30 July, 20 August and 27 August.

10AM Busbridge Combined Service
Led by: Philippa Baker | Speaker: Margot Spencer
Busbridge Church

10AM Hambledon Morning Worship
Led by: Simon Willetts
Hambledon Church

6PM Busbridge Evening Service [Holy Communion]
Led by: Simon Willetts | Speaker: David Brockman

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Notices

Very last chance to sign up for 1 Big Summer Party

Click here for details and to sign up!

1 Big Summer Party - 16 July

Thanks to everyone who has signed up! It’s going to be fun. The band are fully rehearsed and Sheila and Patrick will be head chefs on the BBQ. Ben Barnes and the youth have tested out their new garden games and have promised that the over 18s can also have a go. A selection of beers, Pimms and soft drinks will be available, but you are also welcome to BYO wine.

There's a suggested donation of £5 pp, and you can pay as you sign up or use the bucket on arrival.  And do please sign up - we want to provide enough food and drinks, but not too much! Of course, if you’d like to help the salad and pudding team, please contact vic.hicks@bhcgodalming.org.

Simon’s sabbatical - ending soon
We hope that Simon has had a wonderfully restorative and reflective time on sabbatical, but we look forward to welcoming him back this Sunday. Simon will be preaching at Busbridge Contemporary and Classic, but you can also catch up online live or on demand.

Monday Reflection
We meet in the zoom room for our  final Monday morning reflection on 17th July, 8:45 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. before we break for the summer. 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.

IMPORTANT Minster matter! - Notice of the DRAFT Pastoral Scheme - issue 2 - has now been given by the Diocese of Guildford and is available for comment until Monday 24th July. Please note the date extension from the original deadline (3rd July). The Pastoral Scheme is the legal document which sets out the organisation of the new Godalming Minster and has been sent to the affected parishes of Godalming, Busbridge, Hambledon and Farncombe. The draft Pastoral Scheme and instructions can be found on the Minster page under About Us HERE. There is a notice on the church doors and a printed copy of the draft pastoral scheme in each of the churches. Notice will also be given in Sunday services between now and 19th July. Please spread the word and let those who might not come to church, or receive the email notices, be aware.

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Church Family News

We send our love to Olena, our lovely café assistant manager, whose father died suddenly on Tuesday.  Please pray for Olena and her whole family, as they reunite across countries, to support one another and make funeral arrangements.  Pray for safe travel, and for them all to know God’s peace, love and comfort surrounding them.

pray & Give thanks for

Lizzie, Donna and all the café volunteers who lead and support the ministry of the Yew Tree Café, and the blessing they are to customers. We pray for staff cover over the summer months and a continued flow of visitors.

For those who serve in the children’s and youth groups, that they will have a blessed summer holiday period and return refreshed in September.

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.

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Coming Up / plan ahead

See the events coming up next and look up dates further ahead in the full calendar.

Mid-week Prayer Gatherings

Reflective Prayer Mons at 8.45am on Zoom. (Summer break 24 Jul - 28 Aug. Restarting 4 Sep)
Busbridge Morning Prayer Weds at 9am on Zoom.
Hambledon Morning Prayer takes place on Wednesdays at 9am in Hambledon Church. All welcome.
Busbridge Saturday Prayer Meeting + PrayerFest 0-30 8-9am 2nd Saturdays of the month in Busbridge Church.

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 Jan-Jun 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.

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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.

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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.

Weekly Notices for Sun 9 July

Prime Timers a the Priors Field School garden party last Friday.

Dear Friends

Penny Naylor writes [excerpt from the email to Prime Time]:

Our prayers were certainly answered last week as the Garden Party at Prior’s Field School approached and the weather forecast in the preceding couple of days got worse and worse.  On the day however, the forecast improved and the skies cleared just in time for the decision to be made that it should be OK to hold the event outdoors.  It really felt as though God was in this with us and the Garden Party itself felt particularly special.  Thank you to every Prime Time member who contributed to the collection for Emma, the member of staff at Prior’s Field who has been the driving force behind our partnership and who will be leaving the school at the end of this term.  Thanks to your generosity, we were able to give Emma a lovely bouquet of flowers in addition to the picture that was our original aim.

Although saying goodbye to someone is always a sad moment, last Thursday’s Garden Party did not feel like a sad occasion; rather a celebration of this wonderful partnership that Emma has instigated and the start of a new chapter as Miss Vicki Cottle takes over being Prior’s Field’s Prime Time Lead. We invite you to be part of this new chapter in the life of Prime Time, starting with the Summer Celebration on July 21st in the Old Rectory Garden.

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This Sunday

See you at church, or online this Sunday to hear about:

Taking our place in the kingdom
Matthew 4:12-25

As Jesus’ ministry begins, it becomes clear that His kingdom is on the move.  It’s victory is sure. Seeing this advance gives us hope, purpose and proof. As we hear Jesus today are we ready to follow and take our place?  19 “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” 20 At once they left their nets and followed him.

9:30AM Busbridge Contemporary
with children’s groups
Led by: Margot Spencer | Speaker: Hilary Pettman

11:15AM Busbridge Classic Service
Led by: Keith Harper | Speaker: Hilary Pettman
Busbridge Church

10AM Hambledon Morning Worship [Holy Communion]
Led by: Simon Willetts | Speaker: Sarah Rowden
with children’s club
Hambledon Church

6PM Busbridge Evening Service
Led by: Sarah Rowden | Speaker: Sarah Rowden

Next Sunday 16 July

A reflection on 2023 so far

Challenging times: people priorities, purpose - resources, commitment, finances
Readings: Mark 6:50b

9:30AM Busbridge Contemporary [Holy Communion]
Leader: Sheila Samuels | Preacher: Simon Taylor
with children’s groups
10AM Hambledon Morning Worship
Leader: Dudley Hilton | Preacher: David Jenkins
with children’s club
11:15AM Busbridge Classic Service
Leader: Peter Shaw | Preacher: Simon Taylor
6PM 1 Big Summer Party in the Old Rectory Garden

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Notices

Please sign up to come to 1 Big Summer Party

Click here for details and to sign up!

1 Big Summer Party - 16 July

Thanks to everyone who has signed up - it’s already quite a party! As is the way at BHC, we expect more will sign up in the final days and hours, and roll up on the day. If you can decide sooner, it’s such a great help...

Everyone, new and old, from any congregation or church activity, fully involved and dipping their toes, is warmly invited to the 1 Big Summer Party in the Old Rectory Garden on Sunday 16th July from 6-8PM.  Though church never breaks up, it will be good to kick off our shoes as those in education finish exams and the summer term marathon, and we all embark on the holiday season!

Live music will be provided by the Faith Blues Band who played their first sell-out gig in the Yew Tree Café at the end of April.  There will be drinks and a meal for everyone, and a chance to meet people involved in different areas of church life. 

We look forward to sharing this event with the wider family that will be part of Godalming Minster, but for those that can remember (fondly), this is a roll up of the BHC Newcomers tea, the invitational Great Girls Get Together and the Boys BBQ and Beer Bash.   

Friends are welcome, and if you know you are coming, please invite and encourage others.

There's a suggested donation of £5 pp, and you can pay as you sign up.  And do please sign up - we want to provide enough food and drinks, but not too much! Of course, if you’d like to help, please contact vic.hicks@bhcgodalming.org.

The new visitor Centre at Winkworth Arboretum - Hear it at Nexus first! Thu 6 Jul at 8PM in the Old Rectory.

NEXUS TALK Thursday 6th July: We are delighted that a team from the National Trust will be joining Nexus on Thursday 6th July to talk about the new Winkworth Visitor Centre and the National Trust’s recent acquisition of Munstead Wood. We’ll meet in the Old Rectory at 8.00pm. The evening will start with drinks and nibbles to give us a chance to mingle and meet new people before handing over to Katherine Mills, General Manager, NT London & SE Operations and her team for the talk.   Non members are very much invited to come along. There is a guest contribution of £5 which goes towards speaker costs and refreshments. Details and sign up here.

We’re Hiring! Church Office Cleaner - 3 hours per week
We are currently seeking a reliable Part-Time Office Cleaner in the Old Rectory (see the Role and Person Specification for further details). Do you know anyone who might be interested? If so, please contact the church office: church.office@bhcgodaming.org

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IMPORTANT Minster matter! - Notice of the DRAFT Pastoral Scheme - issue 2 - has now been given by the Diocese of Guildford and is available for comment until Monday 24th July. Please note the date extension from the original deadline (3rd July). The Pastoral Scheme is the legal document which sets out the organisation of the new Godalming Minster and has been sent to the affected parishes of Godalming, Busbridge, Hambledon and Farncombe. The draft Pastoral Scheme and instructions can be found on the Minster page under About Us HERE. There is a notice on the church doors and a printed copy of the draft pastoral scheme in each of the churches. Notice will also be given in Sunday services between now and 19th July. Please spread the word and let those who might not come to church, or receive the email notices, be aware.

Church Family News

Jenna and Steve invite you for coffee and cake between the Contemporary and Classic services next Sunday 16th to celebrate Arthur’s Thanksgiving taking place in the 9.30AM Contemporary Service. They’d love to share the occasion with as many friends as possible!

MIssion & Outward Giving

Skillway, part of the Warehouse Christian Trust, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year! Skillway was a diversification of the work of the Cellar Café (est. 1971) when local church members, including Chris Jagger and Shelagh Godwin, recognised the need to help young people who were struggling academically and behaviourally in mainstream school. 25 years on, Skillway has helped hundreds of teens by teaching them artisan skills such as woodwork and metal work, and through pastoral mentoring.

As a mission partner, Busbridge&Hambledon Church has supported Skillway from its beginnings with funds and volunteers and will continue to do as part of Godalming Minster. Please do read Skillway’s latest newsletter to get a flavour of what goes on. Follow @skillwayworkshops on Facebook and Instragram too!

pray & Give thanks for

Congratulations to Jamie Klair and his family. Many of you will remember Jamie - a long standing member of our church family and a  significant presence in our youth groups and worship bands over many years. Last Sunday he was ordained at Worcester Cathedral  and will be serving as curate alongside our very own James Ellin, who takes up his new post as Associate pastor at All Saints, Worcester. We give thanks for their calling and pray for every blessing on their  ministry. 

get involved / serving

Busbridge laptop operators URGENTLY required! Those who prefer a screen to a printed service sheet and hymn book, and can use a PC, please offer your help to run the laptop once a month. Training and patience will be provided! Contact Patrick Elshen via the church office if you’d like to help.

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.

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Coming Up / plan ahead

See the events coming up next and look up dates further ahead in the full calendar.

Mid-week Prayer Gatherings

Reflective Prayer Mons at 8.45am online.
Busbridge Morning Prayer Weds at 9am on Zoom.
Hambledon Morning Prayer takes place on Wednesdays at 9am in Hambledon Church. All welcome.
Busbridge Saturday Prayer Meeting + PrayerFest 0-30 8-9am 2nd Saturdays of the month in Busbridge Church.

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 Jan-Jun 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. *UPGRADED THIS WEEK* 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.

Simon’s sabbatical 11th April-15th July 2023
While Simon Taylor enjoys his sabbatical, the leadership of the benefice is in the capable hands of Simon Willetts, supported by Margot Spencer, the wardens, clergy and staff team. Minster plans will continue to develop.

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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.

Small Ad Single, employed Christian woman in her forties looking for a room in a house share or with a family on a long-term let in or near Guildford, can pay £650pm maximum, including bills.  Tidy, clean, polite, helpful, good with most pets.  Looking to move end of June. Contact Sarah Black if you can help.

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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.