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Living Advent 2019— Angel Story
This year during Advent, Busbridge Church will display a 6ft angel outside the church door. Children from Busbridge Junior School have created the angel’s feathers this week, and the Angel will be installed over the pathway from Advent Sunday.  There will be a Living Advent launch event on Monday 2 Dec at 3.15pm, when Buddy the dog will be out to greet children coming out of school.  The main event will be a special storytelling event straight after school on 19 December.  The story will be about the Angel Gabriel, and has been written especially by a published writer who will also come and read it on the day.  The storytelling will take place round a campfire in the churchyard (weather permitting!) and there will be refreshments served in church from 3.15pm.  All very welcome!

Prime Time Tea & Talk: Inspired to write a Christmas card Next Thursday 5 December 2.30-4pm, led by Frances Shaw.  Have you thought about your Christmas cards yet?  Every year we receive a wide variety of cards. Some bring us snow scenes and crib scenes; some trees, holly & ivy; others Father Christmas, reindeer and robins. Some bring us landscapes, and some classical art.  We’ll have tea and cake, as is customary at our Prime Time events, and will explore together some traditional art that often appears on Christmas cards. If you have a favourite art card available, do bring that along. All very welcome – not just Prime Timers!

Sherry with the Rector – Helpers needed to (drink sherry and) make up Christingle kits on Monday 9 Dec, 2pm.  We hope that a social tipple and mince pie with Simon might disguise the ruse to draw in helpers to make up 500+ Christingle packs for Christmas eve! Come and join Prime Time members for this fun and very useful afternoon. 

Call for Choristers  As in previous years, the Busbridge Evening Carol Service on 22 December will be supported with a choir. Rehearsals will be from 11.30am to 1pm on 1st, 8th and 15th Dec in Busbridge church. The choir will join the congregation with some favourite carols, as well as performing three choral-only items; including a piece prepared by some of our own talented musicians.

All are very welcome – particularly male voices! Please contact Julie Nelson julienelson@phonecoop.coop if you would like to join in.

Christmas Rocks Ladies’ Night, Friday 13 December, 7-9pm. 
The Ladies’ big Christmas social, and a vision to surprise and bless the local community with Christmas themed decorated stones.  Other Christmas craft activities (gift tags, decorations etc) will also be available.    Tickets £5 are available now from the office.  Take a flyer for more info.

Spare Mobile Phones
Due to safeguarding and GDPR considerations, several members of BHC staff require mobile phones specifically for their work in the church.  We have a limited budget, and are hoping to get SIM only contracts where possible.  Just thought we’d ask… if anyone would be able to donate a spare/redundant smartphone (iPhone 6, Samsung Galaxy equivalent or better) for a church team member, please contact the office.

Warmest congratulations to Ollie and Suzie Lambert on the safe arrival of Hannah Rose, on Wednesday 27th November.  A gorgeous sister for Josh.  All well!

Channel for Mission—Besom hampers
This is an opportunity for Busbridge&Hambledon to collectively lend a helping hand to those in need at Christmas. We are planning to prepare 25-30 hampers and help is needed:

1. Between now and 12 December, we need people to collect 25-30 large flat boxes from the stack at Sainsbury’s, and to WRAP THEM neatly in Christmas paper.

2. HAMPER DONATIONS—from now.  Deliver to the church office: Food items (luxury and seasonal items preferred, but please do not include alcohol, perishable or home-made items), household items, Christmas decorations, candles, napkins and paper table cloths, crackers…

3. PACKING HAMPERS Thursday 12 December (yes, it’s election night) from 7-8.15pm at Spinney Copse in Hambledon Road, by kind invitation of Simon and Catherine Taylor, who will be offering mulled wine and nibbles to keep us going.

4. DELIVERING HAMPERS—We need several volunteers (adults only) to deliver the hampers to their recipients over the weekend of 13-15 December. 

If you can help with any of the above, please sign up in church or contact Shelagh                    t:  417725 / e:  jimdogshome@aol.com.  To find out about Besom, please see the Autumn newsletter.

Next week is Mission Sunday for SALCET.  We look forward to hearing from the Jaggers about the charities latest work.  There will be donation envelopes in all services. 

 

Farewell Janine, Howard, Grace, James and Emily
The Bailey family is moving to near Oxford  soon and this will be their last Sunday here. Please stay, or come, after the Classic service this morning (24 November) to say a fond farewell over coffee and cake. Busbridge&Hambledon are hugely grateful to the Baileys for their faithful contribution and service to God’s work in Busbridge over many years.  The whole family have been involved in many aspects of church life. Grace has been our youngest member of PCC, and Howard a faithful member of Men Matters. Janine’s passion for history, our building and archives, has resulted in a wonderful new guide book, along with display material (some currently on the notice boards at the back of church), as well as a Prayer Pilgrimage round the church. We will miss you all.  

Deanery Confirmation Service **6pm** this  Sunday 24 November
All are invited to come and support the candidates from Busbridge&Hambledon, and other churches in the Deanery.  Please pray for the candidates from BHC—Anto Ficatier (who will also be licensed as youth minister), Hannah Preece, Daniel Taylor, Bethan Gilbert, Fergus Kinder, Harry & Josh Taylor and Oscar Harvie.

Call for Choristers  As in previous years, the Busbridge Evening Carol Service on 22 December will be supported with a choir. Rehearsals will be from 11.30am to 1pm on 1st, 8th and 15th Dec in Busbridge church. The choir will join the congregation with some favourite carols, as well as performing three choral-only items; including a piece prepared by some of our own talented musicians.

All are very welcome – particularly male voices! Please contact Julie Nelson julienelson@phonecoop.coop if you would like to join in.

Marvellous Movie Matinee—2.30pm, Saturday 30 November, Busbridge Church.  This one is for grown ups– it’s a great film about three African American female mathematicians working at NASA during the space race.  Free. Bring a cushion.

Living Advent 2019— Angel Story
This year during Advent, Busbridge Church will display a 6’ angel outside the church door.  Children from Busbridge Junior School are creating the angel’s feathers this week, and the Angel will hover above the pathway from Advent Sunday.  There will a Living Advent launch event on Monday 2 Dec at 3.30pm, and a special storytelling event on 19 December for children and adults at 3.30pm. 

Sherry with the Rector! Monday 9 Dec, 2pm.  We hope that a social tipple and mince pie with Simon might disguise the ruse to draw in helpers to make up 500+ Christingle packs for Christmas eve! Come and join Prime Time members for this fun and very useful afternoon. 

Channel for Mission—Besom hampers
This is an opportunity for Busbridge&Hambledon to collectively lend a helping hand to those in need at Christmas. We are planning to prepare 25-30 hampers and help is needed:

1. Between now and 12 December, we need people to collect 25-30 large flat boxes from the stack at Sainsbury’s, and to WRAP THEM neatly in Christmas paper.

2. HAMPER DONATIONS—from now.  Deliver to the church office: Food items (luxury and seasonal items preferred, but please do not include alcohol, perishable or home-made items), household items, Christmas decorations, candles, napkins and paper table cloths, crackers…

3. PACKING HAMPERS Thursday 12 December (yes, it’s election night) from 7-8.15pm at Spinney Copse in Hambledon Road, by kind invitation of Simon and Catherine Taylor, who will be offering mulled wine and nibbles to keep us going.

4. DELIVERING HAMPERS—We need several volunteers (adults only) to deliver the hampers to their recipients over the weekend of 13-15 December. 

If you can help with any of the above, please sign up in church or contact Shelagh                    t:  417725 / e:  jimdogshome@aol.com.  To find out about Besom, please see the Autumn newsletter.

Christmas Rocks ‘Create a Christmas Blessing’, Friday 13 December, 7-9pm
Ladies @ BHC have had a great idea for their big Christmas social, and a vision to surprise and bless the local community with Christmas themed decorated stones.  Other Christmas craft activities (gift tags, decorations etc) will also be available.    Tickets £5 are available now from the office.  Take a flyer for more info.

Elizabeth Chadwick
We send our love to Dave Chadwick, whose mother Elizabeth died on 7th November.  The funeral service will take place at Guildford Crematorium on Friday 20th December 2019 at 11.15am.  Please pray for Dave, his brother and the wider family, for comfort and peace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deanery Confirmation Service, 6pm on Sun 24 November
The Right Revd Jo Bailey Wells will officiate and preach, and the service will include Anto’s licensing as youth minister, and be followed by refreshments in church.  All are invited to come and support the 9 candidates from Busbridge&Hambledon when they make their commitment. 

Marvellous Movie Matinee—2.30pm, Saturday 30 November, Busbridge Church.  This one is for grown ups– it’s a great film about three African American female mathematicians working at NASA during the space race.  Bring a cushion.

Living Advent 2019— Angel Story
This year some of our creative church members are asking us to think about Advent and Christmas preparations with an Angel in mind.  Our Angel will be hovering above the pathway at Busbridge Church from Advent Sunday!  Children from the junior school are each being invited to  create pieces of it’s robes and there will a special storytelling event on 19 December for children and adults at 3.30pm. 

Christmas Charity Quiz Night.  Some tickets are still available for the popular annual Quiz Night (run by Nexus) on Saturday 7 December, 7.30pm in Busbridge Village Hall.  Tickets (£12) include a quiche supper and dessert.   The raffle will be in aid of Hydon Hill.  Contact Janet for tickets by 30 November:        t:42326, janetmharvey@btinternet.com.  All welcome. Do come this popular community event!

Sherry with the Rector! Monday 9 Dec, 2pm.  We hope that a social tipple and mince pie with Simon might disguise the ruse to draw in helpers to make up 500+ Christingle packs for Christmas eve! Come and join Prime Time members for this fun and very useful afternoon. 

Channel for Mission—November news Besom hamper time is approaching. This is an opportunity for Busbridge&Hambledon to collectively lend a helping hand to those in need at Christmas. We are planning to prepare 25-30 hampers—and there are 4 ways you can help:

1. HAMPER DONATIONS—to the church office: Food items (luxury and seasonal items preferred, but please do not include alcohol, perishable or home-made items)

Household items, Christmas decorations, candles, napkins and paper table cloths, crackers… 2. PACKING HAMPERS Thursday 12 December (yes, it’s election night) from 7-8.15pm at Spinney Copse in Hambledon Road, by kind invitation of Simon and Catherine Taylor, who will be offering mulled wine and nibbles to keep us going.

3. DELIVERING HAMPERS—We also need several volunteers (adults only) to deliver the hampers to their recipients over the weekend of 13-15 December.

4. Between now and 12 December, we need people to collect 25-30 large flat boxes from the stack at Sainsbury’s, and to WRAP THEM neatly in Christmas paper.

If you can help with any of the above, please sign up in church or contact Shelagh t: 01483 417725 or jimdogshome@aol.com.  To find out about Besom, please see the Autumn newsletter.

Christmas Rocks ‘Create a Christmas Blessing’, Friday 13 December, 7-9pm
Ladies @ BHC have had a great idea for their big Christmas social, and a vision to surprise and bless the local community with Christmas themed decorated stones.  Other Christmas craft activities (gift tags, decorations etc) will also be available.    Tickets £5 are available now from the office.  Take a flyer for more info.

Busbridge Church Christmas cards
Busbridge Christmas Cards in packs of ten consisting of two designs are available from the welcome area of the church.  They cost £3 and the money can be put in the box in the wall by the main door. 

Admissions Info for Busbridge Junior School For church applications please bring the Supplementary Information Form to the church office by 10 December at the latest (please ensure that your application meets the criteria on the form). 

Congratulations to Alan Harvey!
After completing the diocesan Pastoral Assistant training, Alan and his fellow trainees were authorized by Bishop Andrew last Saturday at Guildford Cathedral. It was a very special service and Alan was supported by friends, family and  the Pastoral Assistant Team from Busbridge&Hambledon Church. Alan will be a great asset to the pastoral team and we wish him every blessing in his pastoral care among us.  Well done Alan!

 

Joan Dyer
There will be a Service of Thanksgiving for Joan’s life, on Wednesday 13 November 2019, at 2pm in Busbridge Church.  All who knew and loved Joan are very welcome to attend.

Vintage Tea Party & ‘Vera Lynn’ sing-a-long
Thursday 14 November, 2pm.  We currently have 8 older adults who would like to attend the Vintage Tea Party at Busbridge Church, but are in need of transport.  If anyone is able to provide lifts, even if it’s just one way – please could they contact me via the Church Office or email: penny.naylor@bhcgodalming.org as it would be great to be able to include everyone who wishes to come.  Drivers are invited to stay and enjoy tea and cake served by the Prime Time team, and listen or sing along Vera Lynn style, to songs from the war time era. 

Invitations can be picked up from the back of church or contact the Prime Time Team via the Church Office or email: primetime@bhcgodalming.org             

Deanery Confirmation Service with Anto’s licensing, 6pm on Sun 24 November
The Right Revd Jo Bailey Wells will officiate and preach, and the service will include Anto’s licensing and be followed by refreshments in church.  Please come and support Anto and the other candidates from Busbridge&Hambledon when they make their commitment.  If anyone can help Vic Hicks with hospitality on the evening (popping the prosecco and serving nibbles), please contact her in the office.

Jam Together –  Sunday 17 November,   2.30-4.30pm—It’s not too late to register!
For 11-18s who want to play music and sing together, please email lisa.olsworth-peter@bhcgodalming.org for more details and to register.  Participants will also be invited to stay on for 6.30pm Unplugged at which the evening’s subject is ‘Trust’ – continuing the Delight sermon series.  All welcome to this café style service for our younger people – it is proving increasingly popular with all generations!

Advent Sunday , 1 December
Special services for the start of Advent:

10am Busbridge Classic—Advent Special with Taize style music

10am Busbridge ‘Fuse-vent’

10.30am Messy Christmas at Hambledon

4pm Advent Evensong at Hambledon.

Living Advent 2019— Angel Story
This year some of our creative church members are asking us to think about Advent and Christmas preparations with an Angel in mind.  Our Angel will be hovering above the pathway at Busbridge Church from Advent Sunday!  Children from the junior school are each being invited to  create pieces of it’s robes and there will a special storytelling event on 19 December for children and adults. 

Besom Hampers
The BESOM hampers are being filled at 7-8.15pm on Thursday 12 Dec (election night!)  at Spinney Copse… lots of nibbles and drinks provided.  If you’d like to be part of it please email Shelagh Godwin—via the church office. Channel for Mission are introducing a slightly different process for collecting items this year — instructions to follow.

Christmas Rocks ‘Create a Christmas Blessing’, Friday 13 December, 7-9pm
Ladies @ BHC have had a great idea for their big Christmas social, and a vision to surprise and bless the local community with Christmas themed decorated stones.  On   13 December, BHC women (and over 12s) will be painting and writing messages on each rock.  Once dry, the rocks will be varnished and placed all around the local area.  We hope that as folk find them, they will be blessed and touched by a little picture or message on the rock.  Take a flyer for more info.  Tickets £5 are available now from the office.

Church Centre to be used as Polling Station
Advanced notice that the Busbridge Church centre will be used as a polling station for the general election on 12 December.  No access from Wednesday afternoon. 

Churches Together Christmas Lunch 
CT are again hosting a lunch at Godalming Baptist Church on Christmas Day for those who would otherwise be on their own. It is a very enjoyable occasion both for the guests and the volunteers. If you would like to volunteer, please take and fill in the form at the back of the Church. If you would like an invitation, or know of anyone who would, contact Gwen Wheatman (gwenwheatman@hotmail.co.uk) t 497842.

Admissions Info for Busbridge Junior School
Applications for year 3 places close on 15 January 2020. If you are thinking of submitting a church application to Busbridge Junior School you need to Bring the Supplementary Information Form to the church office by 10 December at the latest (please ensure that your application meets the criteria on the form). 

 

Welcome to Arthur and his family and friends who bring him to be baptised at the Busbridge Classic service this morning.

Remembrance Sunday, 10 November
The morning services at each church combine for Remembrance next Sunday: 10am at Busbridge, and 10.30am at Hambledon.  Children will stay in the services (no  Sunday School groups today). 

Joan Dyer
Many of you will remember Joan Dyer, who was a longstanding member of Busbridge Church.  For the last few years, she has lived at Worplesdon View Care Home, in Guildford, and some of us have kept in touch with her there.  We are sad to report that Joan died on Monday 28 October, at the age of 92.  She was a faithful servant of God and we hold her in great affection.  There will be a Service of Thanksgiving for Joan’s life, on Wednesday 13 November 2019, at 2pm in Busbridge Church.  All who knew and loved Joan are very welcome to attend.

Nexus Cracker Craft Night—7 Nov:  Our meeting this Thursday offers a chance for us to create (up to 6) special Christmas crackers! Please bring your own little gifts to make the crackers more personal for your family or friends.  Jill will need to order the kits, so please let her know straight away if you’d like to join us: jill.johnston60@btinternet.com or 422194. There will be a charge of £6 to cover the cost of materials, but the usual event fee  will be waived. We look forward to seeing you at 8pm in Busbridge Old Rectory for a drink and nibbles before we begin our creativity.  All are very welcome!

‘Once Only’ preparation session for  Confirmation Service on 24 November
Sat 9 Nov, 1.30pm-5.30pm at The Old Rectory. There are still a couple of spaces.  If this interests you please contact Simon Taylor. Please support those Confirming their Christian faith by praying for them.  The deanery confirmation service will be at Busbridge on Sunday 24 November, 6pm.  Bishop Jo will officiate and preach, and the service will include Anto’s licensing and be followed by refreshments.

Hambledon Ladies Breakfast, 9 November All welcome for a generous breakfast at West Surrey golf club.  Penny Naylor will be speaking about her calling to Older People’s Ministry, and the importance of providing for people in the later stages of life. Tickets (£9) are available from the Hambledon Village Shop until 5 November.

Vintage Tea Party & ‘Vera Lynn’ sing-a-long
Thursday 14 November, 2pm.  An open invitation to attend a Vintage Tea Party is extended to the wider community by Prime Time.  Taking place in Busbridge Church, this will be a wonderful trip down memory lane, with the opportunity to sing along, Vera Lynn style, to songs from the war time era.  The music will be led by our very own Music & Worship Pastor, Lisa Olsworth-Peter, while guests will be able to enjoy tea & cake served by our Prime Time team.  Invitations can be picked up from the back of church or contact the Prime Time Team via the Church Office or email: primetime@bhcgodalming.org             

Jam Together 2 –  Sunday 17 November, 2.30-5pm—Register Now!
For 11-18s who want to play music and sing together, please email lisa.olsworth-peter@bhcgodalming.org for more details and to register. 

Churches Together Christmas Lunch
CT are again hosting a lunch at Godalming Baptist Church on Christmas Day for those who would otherwise be on their own. It is a very enjoyable occasion both for the guests and the volunteers. If you would like to volunteer, please take and fill in the form at the back of the Church. If you would like an invitation, or know of anyone who would, contact Gwen Wheatman (gwenwheatman@hotmail.co.uk) t 497842.

Christmas Rocks ‘Create a Christmas Blessing’, Friday 13 December, 7-9pm
ladies@bhc have had a great idea for their big Christmas social, and a vision to surprise and bless the local community with Christmas themed decorated stones.  On 13 Dec BHC women (and over 12s) will be painting and writing messages on each rock.  Once dry, the rocks will be varnished and placed all around the local area.  We hope that as folk find them, they will be blessed and touched by a little picture or message on the rock.   Take a flyer for more info.  Tickets £5 are available now from the office.

Church Centre to be used as Polling Station
Advanced notice that the Busbridge Church centre will be used as a polling station for the general election on 12 December.  No access from Wednesday afternoon. 

Latest edition of the Bridge out now!
The Nov-Dec issue of the Bridge is ready for pick-up and delivery by our road stewards. 

 

Thanksgiving service for Malcolm Gorick  A reminder that the Thanksgiving Service for Malcolm Gorick will take place in Busbridge Church this coming Monday, 28 October at 12 noon.  All friends of Malcolm’s will be very welcome, both at the service and also for refreshments afterwards.

‘Once Only’ preparation session for  Confirmation Service on 24 November
Sat 9 Nov, 1.30pm-5.30pm at The Old Rectory. There are still a couple of spaces.  If this interests you please contact Simon Taylor. Please support those Confirming their Christian faith by praying for them.  The deanery confirmation service will be at Busbridge on Sunday 24 November, 6pm.  Bishop Jo will officiate and preach, and the service will include Anto’s licensing and be followed by refreshments.

Nexus Cracker Craft Night—7 Nov:  Our meeting on Thurs 7 November offers a chance for us to create some special Christmas crackers! Please bring your own little gifts to make the crackers more personal for your family or friends.  Jill will need to order the kits in good time, so please let her know straight away if you’d like to join us for this fun evening: jill.johnston60@btinternet.com or 422194. There will be a charge of £6 to cover the cost of materials, but the usual event fee  will be waived. We look forward to seeing you at 8pm in Busbridge Old Rectory for a drink and nibbles before we begin our creativity.  All are very welcome!

Hambledon Ladies Breakfast, 9 November All welcome for a generous breakfast at West Surrey golf club.  Penny Naylor will be speaking about her calling to Older People’s Ministry, and the importance of providing for people in the later stages of life. Tickets (£9) are available from the Hambledon Village Shop from 21 October to 5 November.

Remembrance Sunday, 10 November
The morning services at each church combine for Remembrance: 10am at Busbridge, and 10.30am at Hambledon.  Update to last week—Children will stay in the services (no  separate activities). 

Vintage Tea Party & ‘Vera Lynn’ sing-a-long
Thursday 14 November, 2pm.  An open invitation to attend a Vintage Tea Party is extended to the wider community by Prime Time.  Taking place in Busbridge Church, this will be a wonderful trip down memory lane, with the opportunity to sing along, Vera Lynn style, to songs from the war time era.  The music will be led by our very own Music & Worship Pastor, Lisa Olsworth-Peter; whilst guests will be able to enjoy tea & cake served by our Prime Time Team.  Invitations can be picked up from the back of church or contact the Prime Time Team via the Church Office or email: primetime@bhcgodalming.org

Jam Together 2 – next date Sunday 17 November, 2.30-5pm—Register Now!
For 11-18s who want to play music and sing together, and would like some encouragement!  The young people who came to the first event in June gave very positive  feedback and we have received several new enquiries since.  Please email lisa.olsworth-peter@bhcgodalming.org for more details and to register. 

Nexus Charity Quiz Night.  Tickets are now available for our Quiz Night on Saturday 7 December in Busbridge Village Hall, with our brilliant Quizmasters: Alan Betts and Dudley Hilton.  Tickets are £12 and include a lovely quiche supper and delicious desserts.  There’ll be a raffle in support of our 2019 charity: Hydon Hill Cheshire Home.  Contact Janet e:   janetmharvey@btinternet.com for tickets before they sell out.  Come in ones, twos, threes or eights!  –  Janet will ensure people are put with others they know.  All are welcome to what is always a great evening!

Admissions Info for Busbridge Junior School

Applications for year 3 places open on 4 November and close on 15 January 2020. If you are thinking of submitting a church application to Busbridge Junior School you need to:

i. Visit the Busbridge Junior School website and familiarise yourself with their admission criteria (‘About Us’, ‘Admissions’). We have hard copies in the office if you don’t have access to a computer.

ii. Pick up an information sheet from the church office

iii. Bring the Supplementary Information Form to the church office by 10 December at the latest (please ensure that your application meets the criteria on the form)

A member of the clergy will meet with you to discuss your application and if approved, you need to take your signed Benefice Church verification form to the school by the application closing date (15 Jan 2020).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Welcome to Arthur & Rory and Isabelle who come for baptism at Busbridge today, and to their family, godparents and guests.

‘Once Only’ Confirmation session 
We are delighted that there is enough interest in the ‘Once Only’ Confirmation session on the afternoon of Sat 9 Nov, 1.30pm-5.30pm at The Old Rectory. If this interests you please contact Simon Taylor. There are about 4 spaces left as we don’t want it to be too large a group for good discussion to happen. Please support those Confirming their Christian faith by praying for them.

Remembrance Sunday, 10 November
The morning services at each church combine for Remembrance: 10am at Busbridge, and 10.30am at Hambledon.  At Busbridge, there will be children’s activities in the Old  Rectory, but no Sunday School groups.  (Busbridge 8am Quiet and 6.30pm will take place as usual).

Sound people needed for all congregations.
Before it all goes quiet….the number of your fellow congregation members operating the microphones and speakers has dwindled to an unsustainable level, and we need to recruit for all services.  Operating the sound system in both churches is easier than you might think, and training and lots of encouragement will be provided!   Please speak to Lisa Olsworth-Peter or Luke Taylor in Contemporary, Richard Morris and Michael Stubbs in Busbridge church, and Derek Pearsall in Hambledon. Or                     e: lisa.olsworth-peter@bhcgodalming.org.

Hambledon Ladies Breakfast, 9 November
The Hambledon Ladies’ Breakfasts take place at West Surrey Golf Club and feature a guest speaker to accompany the generous golf club breakfast.  Penny Naylor will be speaking about her calling to Older People’s Ministry, and the importance of providing for people in the later stages of life.   Tickets (£8) are available from the Hambledon Village Shop from 21 October to 5 November.

Jam Together 2 – next date Sunday 17 November . 2.30-5pm—Register Now!
For 11-18s who want to play music and sing together, and would like some encouragement!  The young people who came to the first event in June gave very positive  feedback and we have received several new enquiries since.  Please email lisa.olsworth-peter@bhcgodalming.org for more details and to register. 

Nexus Events coming up:
Cracker Craft Night—7 Nov: Jill Johnston will be running a craft workshop at our meeting on Thurs 7 November, a chance for us to create some special Christmas crackers! Please bring your own little gifts to make the crackers more personal for your family or friends.  Jill will need to know numbers so she can order the kits in good time, so please let her know straight away if you’d like to join us for this fun evening: jill.johnston60@btinternet.com or 422194. There will be a small charge to cover the cost of materials. We look forward to seeing you at 8pm in Busbridge Old Rectory and we’ll have a drink and nibbles before we begin our creativity.  All are very welcome!

Nexus Charity Quiz Night.  Tickets are now available for our Quiz Night on Saturday 7 December in Busbridge Village Hall, with our brilliant Quizmasters: Alan Betts and Dudley Hilton.  Tickets are £12 and include a lovely quiche supper and delicious desserts.  There’ll be a raffle in support of our 2019 charity: Hydon Hill Cheshire Home.  Tickets will be sold on a first come first served basis, so make sure you contact Janet asap on janetmharvey@btinternet.com to get yours before they sell out.  There’s no need to make up a table, as Janet will ensure people are put with others they know, so come in ones, twos, threes or eights!  All are welcome to what is always a great evening!

The Busbridge Church Centre is clear—with huge thanks to all who helped move all the equipment and resources this week.  Everything we have is now catalogued and available for use by all our ministries.  This has been no small feat, and Liz Gorst and Michael Stubbs in particular deserve a huge pat on the back for their perseverance.

Marvellous Movie Matinee, 26 Oct, 2.30pm, Busbridge Church —the next cinema experience in church is for families with young children.  It’s free, with popcorn.  You might like to bring a cushion.

Thanksgiving service for Malcolm Gorick – Monday 28 October, 12 noon in Busbridge Church.  Malcolm had many friends here and all are welcome to join his family for the church service, followed by refreshments. 

 

 

 

Harvest Festival & Mission Sunday, 6 October
Our harvest charity is Elam Ministries which works with Iranians and Afghans, both in the country and outside it.  See elam.com.  Welcome to the Elam representatives who are speaking at our services today.  Giving envelopes are available to take home this Sunday for your financial contributions.

Your collection of harvest items will go to The Cellar in Crown Court, which has a tremendous ministry to those in the town and around who have fallen on hard times. They would particularly like donations of the following:  toilet rolls, cleaning products, soap powder, toiletries, sauces, pickles, tinned tuna, tinned beans, tea bags, coffee, child-friendly cereal (not muesli) rather than rice, pasta or soup.

Hambledon Harvest breakfast from 9.15am.  Come before the Combined service at 10am and enjoy tea, coffee and a continental breakfast.

BHC10KM – Spire2Spire
Please excuse anyone in running gear in the 10am services this morning – and give them a pat on the back!  They are likely to have run from Busbridge Church to Hambledon Church and back again in the first  BHC Spire2Spire 10km!

Still seeking a 4-11s Children and Families worker…Could God be calling you to work with children and families? We’d love to hear from you if this could be for you full time, part time, term time… we’re exploring possibilities and Simon or Anto would like to hear from you.

Classic congregation social:  please stay longer after the Classic service next Sunday, 13 October, to enjoy chat, coffee and cake.

Annual Memorial Service,  Saturday 19 October, 3pm
This is an open invitation to all who may wish to come.  If you have been bereaved within the last two years, you will already have received a personal letter of invitation.  To extend the welcome, extra letters are available at the back of both churches, and at Contemporary.  Anyone who has been bereaved, however long ago, is warmly invited to join us.  We shall  be delighted to welcome any family members or friends who might like to come with you. 

Ladies Pudding Night, Friday 18 October, 8pm …And for dessert? is a delicious opportunity for ladies across Busbridge and Hambledon to relax on a Friday evening in a lovely Busbridge home.  Bring a homemade bake, something to drink, invite your friends and enjoy time out.  Email ladies@bhcgodalming.org to book.

Sing it Out! takes place again on Wed 9 October, this week in Busbridge Church on a trial basis.  This is not just for Mums with pre-school children, but Juliet our 0-3s worker supervises activities for the little ones while you sing.

Hambledon Ladies Breakfast, 9 November
The Hambledon Ladies’ Breakfasts take place at West Surrey Golf Club and feature a guest speaker to accompany the generous golf club breakfast.  Penny Naylor will be speaking at the next breakfast on Saturday 9 November, and tickets (£8) are available from the Hambledon Village Shop from 21 October to 5 November.

Jam Together 2 – next date Sunday 17 November . 2.30-5pm—Register Now!
For 11-18s who want to play music and sing together.  The young people who came to the first event in June gave very positive  feedback and we have received several new enquiries since.  Please email lisa.olsworth-peter@bhcgodalming.org for more details and to register. 

 Space for God—EarlyBird session next week, 6.45-8.15am
For those that can’t make mid-week daytime and evenings, or for early risers this is a special opportunity to start the day well with God.

 New (but familiar) for Christmas 2019!
Busbridge Community Carol Singing, Sunday 15 December.   To complement the annual Carols in the Pub at the Merry Harriers, and Christmas Eve Carols at the Village Shop in Hambledon, we are planning to take our voices out to Busbridge, on a route from the church to Holloway Hill recreation ground, finishing in the sports pavilion bar.  All singers welcome!  It’s a simple formula, but will require some organisation.  Would anyone like to volunteer?  Please contact vic.hicks@bhcgodalming.org.

The full Christmas programme will be published shortly! 

Busbridge Church heating is back on and a warm welcome awaits you!

 

 

Harvest Festival & Mission Sunday, 6 October
Our harvest charity will be Elam Ministries which works with Iranians and Afghans, both in the country and outside it.  See elam.com.  An Elam representative will speak at our services that morning, and giving envelopes are available in church to take home this Sunday and next for your financial contributions.

We are also collecting harvest items for the Cellar in Crown Court, which has a tremendous ministry to those in the town and around who have fallen on hard times. They would particularly like donations of the following:  toilet rolls, cleaning products, soap powder, toiletries, sauces, pickles, tinned tuna, tinned beans, tea bags, coffee, child-friendly cereal (not muesli)

(NO THANK YOU: soup, pasta or rice). Please bring your donations to the services on 6 October.

Hambledon Harvest breakfast from 9.15am.  Come before the Combined service at 10am and enjoy tea, coffee and a continental breakfast.

HC10KM – Spire2Spire, 6 October
Keen runners are invited to join the run between Busbridge and Hambledon churches next Sunday.  The run will start and finish at the Old Rectory, leaving at 8.30am to be back for the 10am Harvest Festival celebrations in the Classic and Contemporary services. Please contact  ruthroseblade@gmail.com if you’d like to join.

 Still seeking a 4-11s Children and Families worker…Could God be calling you to work with children and families? We’d love to hear from you if this could be for you full time, part time, term time… we’re exploring possibilities and Simon or Anto would like to hear from you.

Classic congregation social:  please stay longer after the Classic service on             13 October, to enjoy chat, coffee and cake.

Annual Memorial Service,                  Saturday 19 October, 3pm

This is an open invitation to all who may wish to come.  If you have been bereaved within the last two years, you will already have received a personal letter of invitation.  However, in order to spread the net of welcome as widely as possible, extra letters are available at the back of both churches, and at Contemporary.  Anyone who has been bereaved, however long ago, is warmly invited to join us.  We shall  be delighted to welcome any family members or friends who might like to come with you. 

Ladies Film night on Monday, 30 September 7.30pm : The Intouchables.  We’ll be watching a beautiful film based on a true story which we will follow up with a discussion around who and what defines disability?  Email ladies@bhcgodalming.org to book your sofa seat. 

Nexus Event, Thursday 3 October

Local historian Carol Brown who worked at Guildford Museum for many years, is coming to talk to us about the Suffragette movement in the Surrey Hills.  The local Suffrage Society was prominent in the fight for women’s right to vote, over a hundred years ago.  Do come along to hear how the ‘Surrey Gals’ (and their men!) fought for Women’s Suffrage – which we now take for granted.  It promises to be a fascinating evening.  We look forward to seeing you at 8.00pm in Busbridge Old Rectory and we’ll have a drink and nibbles before Carol begins her talk.  All are very welcome!

Ladies Pudding Night, Friday 18 October, 8pm …And for desert? is a delicious opportunity for ladies across Busbridge and Hambledon to relax on a Friday evening in a lovely Busbridge home.  Bring a homemade bake, something to drink, invite your friends and enjoy time out.  Email ladies@bhcgodalming.org to book in.

Back this week—for Mums AND Dads! :

DADS takes place on the 1st Tuesdays of the month, at 8pm.  The second session is next Tuesday 1 October in the Old Rectory.  Refreshments with bible study and discussion.

Sing it Out! starts again on Wed 2 October in the Old Rectory.  This is not just for Mums with pre-school children, but Juliet our 0-3s worker supervises activities for the little ones while you sing.

An Hour for Our Church?
If you could you help for an hour a week we have a wide range of things that need doing on a regular basis such as tidying, gardening, checking and moving resources.  Contact liz.gorst@bhcgodalming if you’d like to help.

Busbridge Church heating

With regret, the heating can’t be turned on for the moment.  Please come prepared!