Dear Friends,

It’s very hot, so let’s keep it brief! Please read on for what’s happening, and find out more at church this Sunday. In the meantime, drop into the Yew Tree Café for a range of iced drinks to go with the “welcome back to school” brownies (free, on a first come, first served basis).

This Sunday

The Glorious Deeds of the Lord:
Telling the New Generations
Psalm 78: 1-8

9.30AM Busbridge Contemporary Service
Leader: Patrick Samuels | Speaker: Ben Barnes
Busbridge Church & online
with crèche and children’s groups for ages 3-14 – all in the Old Rectory

11.15AM Busbridge Classic Service
Leader: Peter Shaw | Speaker: Simon Taylor
Busbridge Church & online

10AM Hambledon Morning Worship [Holy Communion]
Leader: David Jenkins | Speaker: Hilary Pettman
Hambledon Church

6PM Busbridge Evening Service
Leader: Simon Taylor
Busbridge Church

The Busbridge Classic and Hambledon congregations will mark the 1st anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s death (8th Sep) with special prayers, and the national anthem.

Next Sunday 17 SEPTEMBER

Sermon series: People, Place & Purpose
Topic: Youth work today: What can we learn from david?
| 1 samuel 17: 20-46 

9.30AM Busbridge Contemporary Service [Holy Communion]
Busbridge Church & online
with crèche and children’s groups for ages 3-14 – all in the Old Rectory

11.15AM Busbridge Classic Service
Busbridge Church & online

10AM Hambledon Morning Worship
Hambledon Church

4PM Messy Church
Hambledon Village Hall

Notices

Invitation to Saturday Morning Prayer, tomorrow 9 Sep, 8-9am at Busbridge Church
A group meets monthly, on 2nd Saturdays, to pray for our church and community, and any particular prayer requests from church members and groups. Please do let Michael know if you have prayer request via e: prayer@bhcgodalming.org.

It’s a time of totally open prayer, though there is not pressure to pray out loud. Anyone within the new Godalming Minster is welcome to attend, and there will be an increasing focus on praying for the formation and flourishing of the Minster, and everyone it involves.

Saturday morning prayer is just one way to join the Godalming Minster “Prayer Community”. There are mid-week prayer gatherings at all 4 churches each week, and special sessions to pray for the Minster will be confirmed next week.

The Bible Course – starting Thursdays at St Mark’s Church.
This is a chance for everyone Minster-wide to join the highly recommended Bible Course. The introductory session took place on 7th Sep, but it’s not too late to join!

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).

Invitation to join a Small Group
September is a great time to try a mid-week small group, as most groups enjoyed a summer break and will be starting to meet again this week and next.

The group which meets fortnightly on Tuesday mornings (9.20am – 11am) seeks new members interested in joining them for the September term.  All ages welcome. Please contact Cathy Brook via My ChurchSuite or the church office for more details.

A Wednesday evening group would also welcome new members. Please let Margot Spencer e: margot.spencer@bhcgodalming.org know if this is a good time for you!

New Wine 2024 – Book Now!
Having returned from a wonderful week at New Wine, the BHC contingent is keen to encourage a bigger Godalming Minster group to go together next year. It will be at Shepton Mallet, from 25th to 30th July.

Tickets are already available and selling quickly, so if people want to book, it would be good to get onto it sooner rather than later, especially if you want places in the fabulous children’s programme. Speak to Suzie Lambert for an enthusiastic testimony and more information!

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

WANTED: ACCOMMODATION FOR YOUTH WORKER RELOCATING TO GODALMING
The Trinity Trust Team has recently appointed a new Team Youth Worker (single male, aged 30). This is more great news for Christian youth work across Godalming.

Ola is looking for a one bed, flat studio or annexe at reasonable rent. If you can help please contact our Chair (Michael Stubbs) on: michael@trinitytrustteam.co.uk.

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.

Save the Date!

PET SERVICE
1st Oct, 10AM at Hambledon Church

Muddy Church will be joining Hambledon for it’s inaugural pet service on Sunday 1st October. Guidance to follow, but essentially, bring your pet along – as long as it’s safe for them and others! What could go wrong?

get involved / serving

We’re passionate about people feeling like they’re a part of our church family and one of the best places to do that is as part of a team.

No matter your age or experience, there’s a team that you can join, serving alongside others and getting to know people better in the church. You can find out about all our opportunities to serve and offer your time and talents on the Join a Team page.

Coming Up / plan ahead

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

Mid-week Prayer Gatherings

Busbridge and Hambledon Churches are open daily for private prayer and reflection.

Monday Morning Reflections on Zoom
We shall resume our sessions on Monday 4th September at 8.45am on Zoom. 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 at 9AM: Morning Prayer at Hambledon 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 Jul-Dec is now available. For all events and details, see Prime Time.

Nexus meets on the 1st Thursday of the month, with talks and activities for church members and the community. The 2023 Nexus programme can be found on Nexus.

Bereavement Café – The Bereavement Café is for anyone who has been bereaved recently or some time ago and provides a safe and supportive space to come and chat with members of the pastoral care team, and others who have experienced loss. Every last Tuesday of the month in the Old Rectory. More details >>>

Don’t forget about…

The MyChurchSuite app. It’s the easiest way to check dates, rotas, church emails, look up church members and sign up to events (without having to enter your details again and again!). Contact the Church Office if you’ve lost your login details or would like to request an account. The instructions which are now on the web site HERE.

Elsewhere

For news from all the other local churches, see:
Churches Together Link Up – 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.
Next talk: Anxiety, Fear and Panic

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 & 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.

Dear Friends,

September is here, a new season begins, and for Busbridge&Hambledon Church and the parish of Godalming, the inception of Godalming Minster is just months away.

This calls for a vision which we all can get inspired by, with a map and a plan of how we are going to start the journey together. The scripture passages this half term will help us to equip ourselves spiritually to respond to God’s call as individuals and groups, as we consider People, Place and Purpose.

Wonderfully, many of you have already stepped in, and – metaphorically – “out of the boat”. Along with the sermons, we hope to hear from some of those who are already taking practical action pursuit of the Minster’s 3 main priorities:  i) Growing Younger, ii) Mission-Evangelism and iii) Discipleship. You can catch up on sermons and services you miss online, or explore the themes more deeply with others in a mid-week small group.

There is also a broad range of events, courses and activities starting in the coming weeks, and momentum will build thereafter. Read on for more details on this week’s highlights:

• Muddy Church at Jack Phillips Memorial

• Hymns and Pimm’s, 6PM at Hambledon

• NEW! Ladies drinks (7.30PM tonight at the Howling Owl)

• Men’s breakfast (Saturday)

• Mid-week prayer groups restarting next week

• The Bible Course, and Nexus which are all happening in the next 7 days!

This Sunday

Sermon series: People, Place & Purpose
Topic: The Way of Love | Matthew 22:   34-40 

9.30AM Muddy Church
Jack Phillips Memorial Park – by the Cloister
GU7 1ES – WHAT 3 WORDS LOCATION /// BLAZE.OUTFIT.SWEPT
BYO cups for coffee and/or hot chocolate
Then come for coffee and squash in The Octagon at St Peter & St Paul’s Church
More details >

10AM Hambledon Morning Worship
Hambledon Church & online
Leader & Speaker: Simon Willetts

11.15AM Busbridge Classic Service [Holy Communion]
Busbridge Church & online
Leader: Frances Shaw | Speaker: Simon Taylor

6PM Busbridge Evening Service + Youth
Busbridge Church
Leader & Speaker: Simon Taylor

6PM Hymns & Pimm’s
Hambledon Church
Leader & Speaker: Simon Willetts

Next Sunday 10 SEPTEMBER

The Glorious Deeds of the Lord:
Telling the New Generations
Psalm 78: 1-8

9.30AM Busbridge Contemporary Service
Busbridge Church & online
with crèche and children’s groups for ages 3-14

11.15AM Busbridge Classic Service
Busbridge Church & online

10AM Hambledon Morning Worship [Holy Communion]
Hambledon Church

6PM Busbridge Evening Service
Busbridge Church

Notices

New ladies social on 1st Fridays of the month – starting 1 Sep, 7.30PM at the Howling Owl. Come along for a social drink at the Holloway Hill Pavilion by Howling Owl. Open to absolutely all ladies reading this, and their friends. Contact Karen Hart of Sarah Black via My ChurchSuite or the church office for details.

Men’s Breakfast Saturday 2nd September
Do join us for breakfast this coming Saturday 2nd September at 8.15am in the Old Rectory. As usual we’ll be serving porridge, toast and marmalade and tea or coffee, after which we’ll move on to a time of discussion and sharing. This month our topic of the day is … Protest.

Nexus – The next talk is on Thursday 7 September at 7.30PM
Compassion in World Farming = Environmentally friendly food. This is particularly topical at the moment, and Nexus is delighted to welcome the UK Head of Godalming based charity, Compassion in World Farming. Compassion in World Farming is the largest farm animal welfare charity in the world , which has 400,000 supporters in the UK. CiWF works to improve conditions for farm animals, to oppose industrial factory farms with caged systems, and work to promote a more environmentally-friendly food system.  This is a very topical and important subject, and it will be fascinating to hear about it direct from Nick.  Do come along and bring a friend so we can spread the message! 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 after our summer break. £5 for visitors (or £20 for the year). Pick up a flyer at church.

Invitation to join a Small Group
The group which meets fortnightly on Tuesday mornings (9.20am – 11am) seeks new members interested in joining them for the September term.  All ages welcome. Please contact Cathy Brook via My ChurchSuite or the church office for more details.

Mid-week prayer meetings restart in the first week of September. See below for days and details.

New Wine 2024 – Book Now!
Having just got back from a wonderful week at New Wine, the BHC contingent is keen to encourage a bigger group to go together next year. It will be at Shepton Mallet, from 25th to 30th July, and there is just one week, so no week A or B to choose from. 

Tickets are already available and selling quickly, so if people want to book, it would be good to get onto it sooner rather than later, especially if you want places in the fabulous children’s programme. Speak to Suzie Lambert for an enthusiastic testimony and more information!

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 – 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

WANTED: ACCOMMODATION FOR YOUTH WORKER RELOCATING TO GODALMING
The Trinity Trust Team has recently appointed a new Team Youth Worker (single male, aged 30). This is more great news for Christian youth work across Godalming.

Ola is looking for a one bed, flat studio or annexe at reasonable rent. If you can help please contact our Chair (Michael Stubbs) on: michael@trinitytrustteam.co.uk.

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.

Save the Date!

get involved / serving

We’re passionate about people feeling like they’re a part of our church family and one of the best places to do that is as part of a team.

No matter your age or experience, there’s a team that you can join, serving alongside others and getting to know people better in the church. You can find out about all our opportunities to serve and offer your time and talents on the Join a Team page.

Coming Up / plan ahead

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

Mid-week Prayer Gatherings

Busbridge and Hambledon Churches are open daily for private prayer and reflection.

Monday Morning Reflections on Zoom
We shall resume our sessions on Monday 4th September at 8.45am on Zoom. 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 at 9AM: Morning Prayer at Hambledon Church
Restarts on 6th September.

Can we pray for you?

***Please send prayer requests to prayer@bhcgodalming.org***

Groups & Activities

The Men’s Group meets for breakfast at 8.15am on the first Saturdays of the month. See the calendar event for details.

Hambledon Coffee Morning and Hearing Aid Clinic takes place 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 10.30am.

The 2023 Prime Time programme for Jul-Dec is now available. For all events and details, see Prime Time.

Nexus meets on the 1st Thursday of the month, with talks and activities for church members and the community. The 2023 Nexus programme can be found on Nexus.

Bereavement Café – The Bereavement Café is for anyone who has been bereaved recently or some time ago and provides a safe and supportive space to come and chat with members of the pastoral care team, and others who have experienced loss. Every last Tuesday of the month in the Old Rectory. More details >>>

Don’t forget about…

The MyChurchSuite app. It’s the easiest way to check dates, rotas, church emails, look up church members and sign up to events (without having to enter your details again and again!). Contact the Church Office if you’ve lost your login details or would like to request an account. The instructions which are now on the web site HERE.

Elsewhere

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

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 & 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.

Dear Friends,

Here’s a quick update to keep everyone going through August, and to start looking forward to September! (The next issue of the notices will be for Sunday 3rd September.)

This Sunday

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

Next Sunday 27 August

Who do you think you are? – Joseph
Matthew 2:13-15 and 19-23

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

10AM Hambledon Morning Worship
Hambledon Church

6PM Busbridge Evening Service
Busbridge Church

Notices

get ready for September and Beyond

Invitation to join a Small Group
The group which meets fortnightly on Tuesday mornings (9.20am – 11am) seeks new members interested in possibly joining them for the start of the September term.  All ages welcome. Please contact Cathy Brook via My ChurchSuite or the church office for more details.

New ladies social on 1st Fridays of the month – starting 1 Sep, 7.30PM at the Howling Owl. Come along for a social drink at the Holloway Hill Pavilion by Howling Owl. Open to absolutely all ladies reading this, and their friends. Contact Karen Hart of Sarah Black via My ChurchSuite or the church office for details.

Nexus – The next talk is on Thursday 7 September at 7.30PM
Compassion in World Farming = Environmentally friendly food. This is particularly topical at the moment, and Nexus is delighted to welcome the UK Head of Godalming based charity, Compassion in World Farming. Compassion in World Farming is the largest farm animal welfare charity in the world , which has 400,000 supporters in the UK. CiWF works to improve conditions for farm animals, to oppose industrial factory farms with caged systems, and work to promote a more environmentally-friendly food system.  This is a very topical and important subject, and it will be fascinating to hear about it direct from Nick.  Do come along and bring a friend so we can spread the message! 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 after our summer break. £5 for visitors (or £20 for the year). Pick up a flyer at church.

New Wine 2024 – Book Now!
Having just got back from a wonderful week at New Wine, the BHC contingent is keen to encourage a bigger group to go together next year. It will be at Shepton Mallet, from 25th to 30th July, and there is just one week, so no week A or B to choose from. 

Tickets are already available and selling quickly, so if people want to book, it would be good to get onto it sooner rather than later, especially if you want places in the fabulous children’s programme. Speak to Suzie Lambert for an enthusiastic testimony and more information!

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 – 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

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

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.

Save the Date!

get involved / serving

We’re passionate about people feeling like they’re a part of our church family and one of the best places to do that is as part of a team.

No matter your age or experience, there’s a team that you can join, serving alongside others and getting to know people better in the church. You can find out about all our opportunities to serve and offer your time and talents on the Join a Team page.

Coming Up / plan ahead

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

Mid-week Prayer Gatherings

Mid-week morning prayer gatherings take a break in August. Busbridge and Hambledon Churches are open daily for private prayer and reflection.

Monday Morning Reflections
We shall resume our sessions on Monday 4th September ( same time, same place). If you  would like to start your week in quiet reflection over a passage of scripture do join us  in September – you will be very welcome. For any further information please contact: Gertrud Sollars or Shan Hallam.

Wednesdays: Busbridge Morning Prayer and Hambledon Morning Prayer now take a break for summer and will restart in September (dates tbc).

Can we pray for you?

***Please send prayer requests to prayer@bhcgodalming.org***

Groups & Activities

The Men’s Group meets for breakfast at 8.15am on the first Saturdays of the month. See the calendar event for details.

Hambledon Coffee Morning and Hearing Aid Clinic takes place 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 10.30am.

The 2023 Prime Time programme for Jul-Dec is now available. For all events and details, see Prime Time.

Nexus meets on the 1st Thursday of the month, with talks and activities for church members and the community. The 2023 Nexus programme can be found on Nexus.

Bereavement Café – The Bereavement Café is for anyone who has been bereaved recently or some time ago and provides a safe and supportive space to come and chat with members of the pastoral care team, and others who have experienced loss. Every last Tuesday of the month in the Old Rectory. More details >>>

Don’t forget about…

The MyChurchSuite app. It’s the easiest way to check dates, rotas, church emails, look up church members and sign up to events (without having to enter your details again and again!). Contact the Church Office if you’ve lost your login details or would like to request an account. The instructions which are now on the web site HERE.

Elsewhere

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

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 & 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.

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.

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.

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

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 – 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.

get involved / serving

We’re passionate about people feeling like they’re a part of our church family and one of the best places to do that is as part of a team.

No matter your age or experience, there’s a team that you can join, serving alongside others and getting to know people better in the church. You can find out about all our opportunities to serve and offer your time and talents on the Join a Team page.

Coming Up / plan ahead

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

Mid-week Prayer Gatherings

Mid-week morning prayer gatherings take a break in August. Busbridge and Hambledon Churches are open daily for private prayer and reflection.

Monday Morning Reflections
We shall resume our sessions on Monday 4th September ( same time, same place). If you  would like to start your week in quiet reflection over a passage of scripture do join us  in September – you will be very welcome. For any further information please contact: Gertrud Sollars or Shan Hallam.

Wednesdays: Busbridge Morning Prayer and Hambledon Morning Prayer now take a break for summer and will restart in September (dates tbc).

Can we pray for you?

***Please send prayer requests to prayer@bhcgodalming.org***

Groups & Activities

The Men’s Group meets for breakfast at 8.15am on the first Saturdays of the month. See the calendar event for details.

Hambledon Coffee Morning and Hearing Aid Clinic takes place 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 10.30am.

The 2023 Prime Time programme for Jul-Dec is now available. For all events and details, see Prime Time.

Nexus meets on the 1st Thursday of the month, with talks and activities for church members and the community. The 2023 Nexus programme can be found on Nexus.

Bereavement Café – The Bereavement Café is for anyone who has been bereaved recently or some time ago and provides a safe and supportive space to come and chat with members of the pastoral care team, and others who have experienced loss. Every last Tuesday of the month in the Old Rectory. More details >>>

Don’t forget about…

The MyChurchSuite app. It’s the easiest way to check dates, rotas, church emails, look up church members and sign up to events (without having to enter your details again and again!). Contact the Church Office if you’ve lost your login details or would like to request an account. The instructions which are now on the web site HERE.

Elsewhere

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

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 & 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.

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.

***

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.

This Sunday

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

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

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

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

6-7.30PM Social at the Inn on The Lake
There is no 6PM service this Sunday but we take the opportunity to chat and catch up with each other at the Inn on the Lake when there is a 5th Sunday in the month. So, if you are free and would like to meet up there will be a few of us there to greet you from 6-7.30PM. All very welcome.

Next Sunday 6 August

Who do you think you are? – DAVID
Reading: 1 Samuel 17

10AM Busbridge ALL AGE Combined Service
Led by: Mark Williams | Speaker: Simon Taylor
Busbridge Church & online

10AM Hambledon Morning Worship
Led by: Simon Willetts | Speaker: Margot Spencer
Hambledon Church

6PM Busbridge Evening Service
Led by: Ben Barnes

Notices

Minster Reorganisation Update
So far so good! Following the end of the consultation period on 24th July, we understand that there have been no representations against the pastoral scheme for Godalming Minster. We now await confirmation from the Church Commissioners that the reorganisation affectin the parishes of Godalming, Busbridge and Hambledon will be approved by the Bishop of Guildford in the coming weeks. We are grateful to all those who continue to be involved in the legal process.

WANTED: TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION FOR YOUTH WORKER RELOCATING TO GODALMING (FROM SEPTEMBER 1ST FOR 6 WEEKS)
The Trinity Trust Team has recently appointed a new Team Youth Worker (single male, aged 30) who will be relocating from Scotland at the end of August. This is more great news for Christian youth work across Godalming.

Do you have a spare double room with en-suite facilities or vacant annexe at a reasonable rate for 6 weeks whilst he undertakes his first half term with us? If you can help us in housing Ola then please contact our Chair (Michael Stubbs) on: michael@trinitytrustteam.co.uk

Nexus Event Thursday 3rd August: From Tunsgate Arch ‘Royal Guildford’ tour with a Town Guide
For our August outing this year, we have organised another popular walk around Guildford with a Town Guide.  This year our private guided tour of will be about ‘Royal Guildford’.  The town has had royal connections from the Saxon King Alfred to Queen Elizabeth II. Murders and beheadings feature in these stories as well as celebrations and jubilees!  This tour will last between 60 – 90 minutes.  We plan to go for a cuppa and cake afterwards! Numbers are limited and are up filling fast! Please contact Kate Kaye, if you would like to go.  A donation of £5.00 is requested, in support of Skillway.

get ready for September and Beyond

The Bible Course – starting Thursday 7th September at St Mark’s Church.
Save the date! This is a chance for everyone Minster-wide who hasn’t followed the course before to join the highly recommended Bible Course.

The Bible Course is a brilliant way to bring the Bible to life and understand the whole storyline— from Genesis to Revelation. Along the way you will pick up tools and skills to help you read it yourself and apply it to your life. Though it was written for beginners in an extremely accessible in style, it will still challenge the experienced bible reader and help anyone rediscover the Bible afresh.

If you are not part of a mid-week small group, this is a chance to get a feel for the format, experience bible study in a group, and get to know members of the church family better. If you’d like to know more, contact Keith Harper who is leading the eight sessions at St Mark’s on Thursday evenings in September (7.30pm-8.30/9pm).

Training for leading Intercessions, Welcoming, Reading and leading services – Sat 7 Oct
This is advanced notice of a training session which will be held on Saturday 7 October.  This will run from 0930 to 1130 and will consist of several distinct sessions covering leading intercessions, welcoming, reading, service leading.  If you are not involved in any of these ministries, but would be interested to know what is involved, please come along.  If you are someone who is already involved, please can we encourage you to make a note of the date and come for a refresher. 

People are welcome to come to any or all of the sessions and further details about timing will be available nearer the time.  If you would like to know more, please have a word with (or drop an e-mail to)  Margot Spencer margot.spencer@bhcgodalming.org  or Simon Willetts simon.willetts@bhcgodalming.org

Surrey Churches Ride & Stride will take place on Saturday 9th September to raise money to help preserve our local church buildings. If you have any cyclists who wish to take part as a member of a group then they are very welcome to join me (and perhaps others) as we set out from St John’s church, Farncombe at 10.00am on 9th September. All of the necessary forms etc are available for download on the following website: http://www.surreychurchespreservationtrust.org/ride-stride/

CHurch family news

We send our love to Jamie Wilson, whose mother died in early July.  Please pray for Jamie, Izzy and the whole family as they mourn, and ask for God’s comfort and peace to surround them.

get involved / serving

We’re passionate about people feeling like they’re a part of our church family and one of the best places to do that is as part of a team.

No matter your age or experience, there’s a team that you can join, serving alongside others and getting to know people better in the church. You can find out about all our opportunities to serve and offer your time and talents on the Join a Team page.

Coming Up / plan ahead

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

Mid-week Prayer Gatherings

Mid-week morning prayer gatherings take a break in August. Busbridge and Hambledon Churches are open daily for private prayer and reflection.

Monday Morning Reflections
We shall resume our sessions on Monday 4th September ( same time, same place). If you  would like to start your week in quiet reflection over a passage of scripture do join us  in September – you will be very welcome. For any further information please contact: Gertrud Sollars or Shan Hallam.

Wednesdays: Busbridge Morning Prayer and Hambledon Morning Prayer now take a break for summer and will restart in September (dates tbc).

Can we pray for you?

***Please send prayer requests to prayer@bhcgodalming.org***

Groups & Activities

The Men’s Group meets for breakfast at 8.15am on the first Saturdays of the month. See the calendar event for details.

Hambledon Coffee Morning and Hearing Aid Clinic takes place 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 10.30am.

The 2023 Prime Time programme for Jul-Dec is now available. For all events and details, see Prime Time.

Nexus meets on the 1st Thursday of the month, with talks and activities for church members and the community. The 2023 Nexus programme can be found on Nexus.

Bereavement Café – The Bereavement Café is for anyone who has been bereaved recently or some time ago and provides a safe and supportive space to come and chat with members of the pastoral care team, and others who have experienced loss. Every last Tuesday of the month in the Old Rectory. More details >>>

Don’t forget about…

The MyChurchSuite app. It’s the easiest way to check dates, rotas, church emails, look up church members and sign up to events (without having to enter your details again and again!). Contact the Church Office if you’ve lost your login details or would like to request an account. The instructions which are now on the web site HERE.

Elsewhere

For news from all the other local churches, see:
Churches Together Link Up – JULY 2023

Godalming Baptist Church Life Issues talks
See the full 2023 Life Issues programme.
To book a place contact Sally Pollard-pollard3@hotmail.co.uk or tel-01483-428646.

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 & 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.

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.

This Sunday

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

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

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/

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.

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.

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.

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 & 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.

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!

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

Notices

Very last chance to sign up for 1 Big Summer Party

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 & 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.

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.

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

Notices

Please sign up to come to 1 Big Summer Party

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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 & 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.

Dear Friends

We hope you enjoy reading the notices this week as we look forward to the last Muddy Church of the term on Holloway Hill Rec! As you read, please take time to consider the familiar but updated mission statement for Busbridge and Hambledon Church as we move towards the formation of Godalming Minster, what it means and what it will take to fulfil it.

This Sunday

See you at church, on Holloway Hill Recreation Ground or online this Sunday to hear about:

The secret of contentment and knowing that we can’t out-give God.
Reading: Philippians 4:10-23

Paul takes this opportunity to give them one last bit of teaching about Christian Joy – the secret of contentment, and reminds us that we cannot out-give God for He has given us everything in His Son Jesus and the gift of His Holy Spirit.

9:30AM Muddy Church on Holloway Hill Rec
Led by: Mark Puddephatt, Suzie Lambert and Will Godwin
BYO cup for coffee and hot chocolate. Look for the flags!

11:15AM Busbridge Classic Service [Holy Communion]
Led by: Andy Spencer | Speaker: Clare Haddad
Busbridge Church

10AM Hambledon Morning Worship
Led by: Keith Harper | Speaker: Dudley Hilton
Hambledon Church

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

Next Sunday 9 July

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

9:30AM Busbridge Contemporary
with children’s groups
10AM Hambledon Morning Worship [Holy Communion]
with children’s club
11:15AM Busbridge Classic Service
6PM Busbridge Evening Service

Notices

Please sign up to come to 1 Big Summer Party

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. This is very much OK, BUT 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.

NEXUS TALK 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

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.

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

Ordination Weekend on the 1st July/2nd July 2023 at Guildford Cathedral:
In particular Bryan and Tori Silletti who will be priested this Saturday and will continue to serve as curates in St Andrew’s Church, Cobham. We send our love to them both, and pray for their ministries.

On Sunday 2nd July at 4PM, James Ellin will be licensed as Associate Vicar at All Saints Worcester.

The Men’s Group who meet in the Old Rectory this Saturday at 8.15am for breakfast. This month’s current + Christian affairs discussion topic is: Are we right in hoping and praying that the people of Russia will one day wake up in a free and lovely country like Denmark or New Zealand? The Men’s Breakfast has a band of regulars, but loves to welcome others. Please contact Alan or Dudley for details via e: mensgroup@bhcgodalming.org.

Those on our Worship and Production teams who are starting the Worship Central course on Monday evenings. Worship Central is a seven session course from HTB that looks at some of the theological and practical issues around leading worship. Please give thanks for everyone’s commitment to optimising the worship experience on Sundays at Busbridge and as we look towards services within Godalming Minster.

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.

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. 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.

Elsewhere

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

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 & 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.

Dear Friends

Drum-roll please…. this Sunday will include the big reveal of our new 4-11s Children and Families Pastor in the morning services at Busbridge (and to all congregations in due course). Marcus Hockley started enthusiastically this week, and has already met a good few church members in the Old Rectory, The Yew Tree Café and at the St Mark’s new after-school Youth Café on Wednesday. “Excited” about Jesus and “can’t wait” to start children’s ministry here, are seldom more truly spoken than in Marcus’ case. This also means the CYF staff team is complete again for the first time in quite a while, and ready to lead us as we work towards “Growing Younger” as part of Godalming Minster. Thanks to all those who have been praying for this and who continue to serve in our Sunday children’s groups.

Also, among other things, in this week’s notices:

• There’s a special Choral Evensong at Hambledon this Sunday (6pm).

• Please sign up to the 1 Big Summer Party on 16th July.

• The National Trust is joining Nexus on 6th July (8PM) to present the plans for the new visitor centre opening soon at Winkworth Arboretum, AND its recent acquisition of Munstead Wood – house and garden of Gertrude Jekyll. Hear it there first!

• The Bereavement Café is open again next Tuesday 27th from 2.30-4pm in the Old Rectory.

• An urgent plea for people to join the AV rota at Busbridge.

• TTT (Trinity Trust Team) celebrates its 20th birthday this Saturday, and everyone’s invited.

This Sunday

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

confident in his promises
Reading: philippians 3: 10-21

Paul makes a declaration in (3:10) “I want to know Christ”. We may think Paul already knew Christ, but Paul is seeking to be totally enveloped in Christ’s person, purpose and passion. It is not enough to be counted as one of Christ’s he wants to be able to say (1:21) “for me to live is Christ”. How can we be like Paul?

9:30AM Busbridge Contemporary
Led by: Chris Garner | Speaker: Simon Willetts
Busbridge Church
Children start in church before leaving for their groups.

11:15AM Busbridge Classic Service
Led by: Sarah Black | Speaker: Simon Willetts
Busbridge Church

10AM Hambledon Morning Worship
Led by: Hilary Pettman
Hambledon Church

6PM Busbridge Evening Service [Holy Communion]
Led by: Lesley Mason | Speaker: Patrick Samuels

6PM Hambledon Choral Evensong
Led by: Simon Willetts

Next Sunday 2 July

The secret of contentment and knowing that we can’t out-give God.
Reading: Philippians 4:10-23

9:30AM Muddy Church on Holloway Hill Rec
BYO cup for coffee and hot chocolate. Look for the flags!
10AM Hambledon Morning Worship
11:15AM Busbridge Classic Service [Holy Communion]
6PM Busbridge Evening Service

Notices

Please sign up to come to 1 Big Summer Party

1 Big Summer Party – 16 July
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.  Who could you invite?

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.

NEXUS TALK 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.

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.

pray & Give thanks for

The ongoing work and those who serve in Busbridge&Hambledon CYF ministries, and for the Trinity Trust Team which has been working in our local schools for 20 years!

All those who are bereaved, and for the the ministry of the Bereavement Café which meets for the 3rd time on Tuesday 27th June, 2.30-4PM in The Old Rectory. More details >>

Those coming to the end of the current Alpha Course – for their faith journey to continue and their relationship with Jesus to be stronger and deeper with every day. More courses will be scheduled and Keith and Sheila would love to hear from you if you would like to find out about the course for yourself or someone else. More details >>

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.

MIssion & Outward Giving

Do you know about the amazing work of the Trinity Trust Team with young people across Godalming – now 20 years young? Find out about TTT’s work in the latest newsletter, and come along to the 20th anniversary celebration this Saturday. TTT would love to share its story and future plans with new people as well as its faithful supporters.

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. Reflective Prayer will not take place on bank holiday Monday. Do join us on Zoom when we resume “normal” service on Monday 5 June.
Busbridge Morning Prayer Weds at 9am on Zoom.
Hambledon Morning Prayer takes place on Wednesdays at 9am. All welcome.
Busbridge Saturday Prayer Meeting + PrayerFest 0-30 8-9am 2nd Saturdays of the month in Busbridge Church.

***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.

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.

Elsewhere

In this month’s Parish Brief

Dean Dianna to retire

It was announced last weekend that Dean Dianna will be retiring later this year. Her final Sunday service will be Choral Evensong on 17 September. More details will be shared nearer the time but if you would like to join the celebration on the 17th do put 6pm into your diaries.

Ordination Weekend on the 1st July/2nd July 2023

Our upcoming Priests and the parishes in which they’re already serving:

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Bryan Silletti:     St Andrew, Cobham
Tori Silletti:       St Andrew, Cobham

For news from all the other local churches, see:
Churches Together Link Up – JUNE 2023

Godalming Baptist Church Life Issues talks: We have a thought-provoking and so helpful Life Issue coming up next month at Godalming Baptist Church ‘Managing Anger and Conflict’ on Saturday 24th June from 10.00am-12.30pm (coffee from 9.30am) led by Revd Peter Jackson. 

There is no charge for the session but donations towards the work of ‘Emerge’ -a christian charity that supports young people in A and E who come in with mental health needs would be much appreciated. To book a place please contact Sally Pollard-01483-428646 or e-mail pollard3@hotmail.co.uk by Friday 16th June.

See the full 2023 Life Issues programme.
To book a place contact Sally Pollard-pollard3@hotmail.co.uk or tel-01483-428646.

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.

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 & 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.