Busbridge Church have been given this beautiful fig tree by a couple who attended the last pre-marriage course in July. The next (one day) course is Saturday 13 November, and open to couples who are engaged or thinking about marriage. (You don’t necessarily need to be having a wedding at Busbridge&Hambledon.) Thanks to Tom and Debs and others for faithfully leading this course. See Pre-Marriage course.

This Sunday

POSSIBILITIES

Readings: Mark 4: 1-20

There’s often a tension between problems and possibilities.
Some people are so focused on the dirt around them that they don’t see the Kingdom possibilities. In our teaching this Sunday we’ll be thinking about how to concentrate on the seeds, and their potential harvest, rather than the dirt they sit in.

Please continue to wear a face covering in church.

9.15AM BUSBRIDGE Classic Service
Leader: Frances Shaw
Speaker: Keith Harper
Busbridge Church & Online

9.30AM HAMBLEDON Heritage Service [Holy Communion]
Leader: Simon Willetts
Speaker: Margot Spencer
Hambledon Church & Online

10.30AM BUSBRIDGE Contemporary Service
Leader: Patrick Samuels
Speaker: Simon Taylor
Busbridge Church & Online

*** Children’s groups tale place in the Old Rectory and at Busbridge Junior School during the Contemporary Service. Please drop children off off before the service, from 10.20am. This handout describes it best and will be given to parents on Sunday. Also see the CYF page for details.***

10.30AM HAMBLEDON Messy Church
Leader: Simon Willetts
Hambledon Church

6PM BUSBRIDGE Evening Service [Holy Communion]
Conversation, Communion & Coffee
Busbridge Church
Leader: Simon Willetts
and with sung worship at St James’s, Elstead, led by Simon Taylor.

Next Sunday 26 September

9.15AM BUSBRIDGE Classic Service
Busbridge Church & Online

9.30AM HAMBLEDON Heritage Service
Hambledon Church & Online

10.30AM BUSBRIDGE Contemporary Service [Holy Communion]
Busbridge Church & Online
Children’s groups in the Old Rectory and at Busbridge Junior School. Please drop children off off before the service, from 10.20am. See the CYF page for details.

10.30AM HAMBLEDON Contemporary Service
Hambledon Church

Take a look at the “Sundays” page for services this Autumn:

The Notices

Thank you to everyone who supported children and youth ministry last Sunday across the congregations and for our whole benefice on our first Sunday ‘back’. There were over 45 children at the contemporary service and a further 41 teenagers gathered in the evening from Witley, Wormly, Hambledon, Farncombe, Busbridge and places in between! If you helped in some way, thank you! If you would like to get involved, CYF needs you! Please contact Anto.

Would you like to give back to the community and support our church school and great head teacher? We have a vacancy for a church governor for our junior school (BJS). The governors meet a few times a year and there are two sub-groups which oversee resources and learning. If you would like to support our school in this way then please speak to Ron (chair of governors and usually at the classic at Busbridge) or Rev Simon T (vice chair of governors). All governors undertake safeguarding training and have a DBS check.

Have you invited anyone to come to the Archbishop of Canterbury’s Big Questions event at Priors Field on 26 September at 1.30pm? Watch the invitation from Justin Welby himself, and read on for booking details.

This Sunday

Refocus

Readings: Mark 3: 22-35

The theme of the sermons this week is about focusing well, and being aware of the distractions that can get in the way.

Please continue to wear a face covering in church.

9.15AM BUSBRIDGE Classic Service
Leader: Keith Harper
Speaker: Peter Shaw
Busbridge Church & Online

9.30AM HAMBLEDON Heritage Service [Holy Communion]
Leader & Speaker: Simon Willetts
Hambledon Church & Online

10.30AM BUSBRIDGE Contemporary Service
Leader: Patrick Samuels | Speaker: Simon Taylor
Busbridge Church & Online

*** Children’s groups are restarting in the Old Rectory and at Busbridge Junior School during the Contemporary Service. Please drop children off off before the service, from 10.20am. This handout describes it best and will be given to parents on Sunday. Also see the CYF page for details.***

10.30AM HAMBLEDON Contemporary Service
Leader: Simon Willetts
Hambledon Church

Next Sunday 19 September

9.15AM BUSBRIDGE Classic Service
Busbridge Church & Online

9.30AM HAMBLEDON Heritage Service
Hambledon Church & Online

10.30AM BUSBRIDGE Contemporary Service
Busbridge Church & Online

*** Children’s groups run in the Old Rectory and at Busbridge Junior School during the Contemporary Service. Please drop children off off before the service, from 10.20am. See the CYF page for details. ***

10.30AM HAMBLEDON Contemporary Service
Hambledon Church

6PM BUSBRIDGE Evening Service [Holy Communion]
Busbridge Church (1st & 3rd Sundays)

Take a look at the “Sundays” page for services this Autumn:

The Notices

Have you invited anyone to come to the Archbishop of Canterbury’s Big Questions event at Priors Field on 26 September at 1.30pm? Watch the invitation from Justin Welby himself, and read on for booking details.

Last Sunday’s Bank Holiday Service on Hambledon Cricket Green was a lion roaring success!

New Term, Fresh Start!… and a choice of 5 services this Sunday.

Readings: Mark 3: 7-21

Our Story—Named by Jesus

As we re-enter ‘normal’ world times we have a chance to consider the that being called together by Jesus means that we have authority in His name.  This is a chance for us to recall that we are named by Jesus. It is a bit like an invitation to a fresh start together.

*** And there will be singing & special refreshments at all services this Sunday, in case you need any further encouragement! *** Please continue to wear a face covering in church.

9.15AM BUSBRIDGE Classic Service
Leader: Simon Taylor
Busbridge Church & Online

9.30AM HAMBLEDON Heritage Service
Leader: Simon Willetts | Speaker: Hilary Pettman
Hambledon Church & Online

10.30AM BUSBRIDGE Family Garden Service
Leader: Simon Taylor | Speaker: Patrick Samuels
Old Rectory Gardens. All Age and fun for everyone. BYO seat.

10.30AM HAMBLEDON Contemporary Service
Leader: Simon Willetts | Speaker: Hilary Pettman
Hambledon Church

6PM REVIVAL, RESTORATION, RENEWAL – ALL NEW EVENING SERVICE
Busbridge Church. Informal, charismatic, featuring extended worship and prayer ministry. This is for everyone in the church family who would like to drench themselves and reboot spiritually for the new academic year ahead.  1st and 3rd Sundays, starting 5 September.
Leader: Simon Taylor

Take a look at the “Sundays” page for services this Autumn which start 5 September:

The Notices

Mens Matters The Men’s group resume their breakfasts on Saturday 4 September in the Old Rectory from 8.15am. Porridge, toast and coffee are followed by a discussion on one of the newsworthy topics of the day with those on the e mail list  getting more details nearer the time. Our discussion topic this month  will be about the future direction of the Church of England following a new publication  and a widely reported speech from the Archbishop of York. Our Rector Simon will be joining with us and after months on ZOOM it will be a thrill to regroup.  Please just turn up if you haven’t been before or contact Alan Betts (ajabetts@hotmail.co.uk) for more details.

NEXUS: To begin our Autumn term, on Thursday 9 September, we’re delighted that Charli Quay-Barnham, Head of Fundraising, will come and talk to us on ‘Phyllis Tuckell: Because Every Day is Precious’.  Phyllis Tuckwell is our chosen charity for 2021, so it would be good to have a ‘full house’ to hear about the vital work done by the team, both at the Hospice and in people’s homes; and how we might help. We’ll be meeting in the Old Rectory at 8pm!  It will be so good to see each other face to face again and catch up with friends over a glass of wine before Charli starts her presentation. All are welcome, including men if they’d like to join us! 

The September Outward Giving Update is out now and provides an update on BHC mission partner, The Cellar Camino Café. Please take a copy from church or download it HERE.

The September issue of the Bridge is out now and will be available for road stewards to collect from church this Sunday. Wait for it to drop on your doormat, or read the online version HERE.

Confirmation
The pandemic has caused many people to rethink their lives. If you would like to take a personal step of confirming your faith in a way which is meaningful and public then please email  Simon Taylor. There is a confirmation service on November 14th and Simon would be delighted to meet with anyone who would like to spend some time reflecting on their faith and then confirming it in this special service. The service is local at Chiddingfold and will be taken by the Bishop of Guildford.

Archbishop of Canterbury visit to the Diocese of Guildford 24-27 September
The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby, will visit the diocese from 24-27 September 2021. There will be a number of opportunities for you and your guests to hear and question the Archbishop and all events are free to attend. Space is limited and places must be booked in advance.

1> An Evening with Justin Welby – for clergy and church members

Lakeside Country Club near Camberley on Friday 24 September at 8pm
This is our main diocese-wide event with the Archbishop and is intended for clergy and congregations rather than for guests from outside the church. There will be worship, prayer for the weekend, celebration of all that God is doing in our parishes, a key address from the Archbishop on the future of the local church, and an extended time of Q and A. Register Here

2> Big Questions with the Archbishop of Canterbury – the events to invite your friends too.

Godalming – Prior’s Field School, Godalming, Sunday 26 September 1.30pm Register Here

The Archbishop will respond to questions from the public at the following major events across the diocese, and speak on how to find security and hope in uncertain times. These events are only for church members bringing guests, or guests booking places on their own. These events will be followed up with locally run Alpha courses. Busbridge&Hambledon Church is teaming up with Emmaus Road, Guildford and will be hosting the next Alpha in October 2021.

Details of all the events from 24-27 Sep, and how to get hold of tickets can be found here:

https://www.cofeguildford.org.uk/whats-on/events/archbishop-of-canterbury-mission-sept21

3> Youth Event with the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and rapper, Guvna B, at Christ’s College, Guildford on Sunday 26 September at 7pm. This offers a unique opportunity for young people from schools and churches across the diocese to question the Archbishop and hear him speak on ‘How to make the most of your life.’ You can book places for your young people here. We are also keen to welcome groups from secondary schools so do feel free to pass this invitation on to teaching staff and Christian unions in your local state and independent schools.

Living in Love and Faith
How do questions about identity, sexuality, relationships and marriage fit within the bigger picture of the good news of Jesus Christ? What does it mean to live in love and faith together as a Church? Several BHC Small groups will be following the national CofE course in September. If you would like to join one, please contact Simon Willetts. Info on the course can be found on the CofE web site here:
https://www.churchofengland.org/resources/living-love-and-faith

Public Notice: A faculty petition has been filed (wef 3rd July 2020) in respect of the McLaren Grave Marker – details: keith.harper@bhcgodalming.org

Church Family News

Thanksgiving service for Jacqueline Walker
There will be a Thanksgiving service on Tuesday 7th Sept 10:30am at Hambledon Church, followed by refreshments in the church room.  All welcome.

Accommodation needed for a church family, currently seeking jobs. 3 beds, 2 bath/shower, parking and garden. Near to £1000pm, somewhere in the GU7 code, so it’s not too far from schools, Rodborough and Busbridge. Please let Patrick Samuels know if you have any ideas.

Coming Up NEXT:

See the list below or look up dates further ahead in the full calendar. Select the event for details and the location (online or on site).

8.45AM Monday morning reflective prayer – Re-starts Monday 13 September.

Hambledon Morning Prayer – Restarts 8 September. 9AM on Wednesdays at church.

Busbridge Morning Prayer – Restarts 15 September. 9AM on Wednesdays on Zoom.

Please Pray for

• Latimer road

• Feathercombe Lane

• Christian Summer camps.

ELSEWHERE

Mentoring Surrey Care Trust has a one day training course at St Nicholas Church Cranleigh on 17 August from 10am-2.30pm. We have a local volunteer involved already and really enjoying it.  We have so many people in the church who would be fantastic at this.  Mentoring is for both adults and children/ young people, so not specifically youth. And free training is never to be sneezed at, and it is a skill which can be used her or anywhere. See the poster here.

Please support!
The Box Office is now open for you and your friends to buy tickets (£10) for the long awaited ‘Up Where We Belong Concert’ which Godalming Theatre Group are most generously staging with all proceeds going to The Cellar and Skillway. The link to the Box Office where you can buy tickets is:

https://thelittleboxoffice.com/gtg

Or call the Box Office on 07402 484484.

Over 40 volunteers are giving their time, expertise and talents to raise money for our charity, so it is really important that as a mission partner, BHC supports the initiative and church members buy and sell as many tickets as possible for what will be a thoroughly enjoyable few hours of entertainment. After all music and theatre is so good for the soul, whether watching, listening or performing, and there are some very talented folk who will be performing to raise everyone’s spirits.

Godalming Food Bank needs your help
The Food Bank at St Mark’s Church & Community Centre has been running since 2011, with the support of Godalming Churches Together and the Town Council.  The recent pandemic has led to an increased demand and, together with the Town Council, we are working to ensure we can continue and enhance our service. To help us maintain our friendly and efficient service we would like to increase our number of volunteers.

From September we need volunteers who can spare 3 hours a week either on Monday or Wednesday between 12:00and 3:00pm.  There will be an organised rota, so volunteering need not be every week unless you wish to help more regularly.

The role is varied and involves setting up and clearing away produce, meeting and greeting people and generally helping with their requirements, and taking donations and organising storage. If this is something you would like to be involved with please contact either Karen or Liz. Tele 01483 418741 emailstmarkscentre@gmail.com

The Cellar Camino café volunteer vacancies
For those interested in supporting the amazing work of the Cellar Cafe, opposite Waitrose, next to the Borough Hall, there are vacancies for a book keeper to keep track of café takings, and for volunteers to cover afternoon shifts (approx 2-4.30pm). One of the BHC Small Groups is already involved, so contact Mark Puddephatt, or Penny Harris via the church office if you’d like to find out what it’s like to volunteer. See https://www.thecellarcafe.co.uk/

Please find the latest edition of Churches Together Link Up (July issue) here.

SURREY CHURCHES RIDE & STRIDE- 11th SEPTEMBER 2021

The Ride & Stride day is approaching. The Trust supports the repair and enhancement of churches in Surrey – and over the last 20 years we have raised about £500,000. Helping churches is only possible if you can help us to raise funds. The most popular way of doing this is the National Ride & Stride day when cyclists and walkers get sponsored to tour Surrey Churches. If anyone would like to take part as a sponsored cyclist or walker, or better still organise a group, please contact the Church Office.

Busbridge and Hambledon Churches are open daily for private prayer.

The Old Rectory is open Mon-Thurs mornings during August, and when not on leave, clergy and staff may be working from home. The answerphone is checked regularly, but the best way to reach people is by email.

PRAYER MINISTRY TEAM AVAILABLE

To contact the EMERGENCY prayer chain, email prayer@bhcgodalming.org  or call Lisa Olsworth-Peter on 01483 421267.
Listening prayer is available mid-week.

Catch up on News from other areas

News Items

Prime Time Lockdown Blog

Please print a PDF of the notices for someone you know who doesn’t receive them by email!

Sunday 22 august

Elisha and the widow’s cruse of oil: trusting in the generosity of God
Readings: 2 Kings 4:1-7

9.30AM HAMBLEDON Heritage Service
Leader: Simon Willetts | Speaker: Keith Harper
Hambledon Church & Online

10.30AM BUSBRIDGE Combined
Leader: Margot Spencer | Speaker: Ed Olsworth-Peter
Busbridge Church & Online

Sunday 29 August

10.30AM Hambledon Festival Service on the cricket green
(No services at Busbridge or Hambledon church)

Take a look at the “Sundays” page for services this Autumn which start 5 September:

Sunday 5 September will see all services restart at Busbridge and Hambledon Churches, so please check the page above. The first 10.30AM all age service at Busbridge on 5 September will be a family service in the OR garden….

***

Rector’s Reflections

The Notices

Mens Matters The Men’s group plan to resume their breakfasts on Saturday 4 September in the Old Rectory from 8.15am.

Porridge, toast and coffee are followed by a discussion on one of the newsworthy topics of the day with those on the e mail list  getting more details nearer the time. Our discussion topic this month  will be about the future direction of the Church of England following a new publication  and a widely reported speech from the Archbishop of York.

Our Rector Simon will be joining with us and after months on ZOOM it will be a thrill to regroup.  Please just turn up if you haven’t been before or contact Alan Betts (ajabetts@hotmail.co.uk) for more details.

Confirmation
The pandemic has caused many people to rethink their lives. If you would like to take a personal step of confirming your faith in a way which is meaningful and public then please email  Simon Taylor. There is a confirmation service on November 14th and Simon would be delighted to meet with anyone who would like to spend some time reflecting on their faith and then confirming it in this special service. The service is local at Chiddingfold and will be taken by the Bishop of Guildford.

NEXUS: To begin our Autumn term, on Thursday 9 September, we’re delighted that Charli Quay-Barnham, Head of Fundraising, will come and talk to us on ‘Phyllis Tuckell: Because Every Day is Precious’.  Phyllis Tuckwell is our chosen charity for 2021, so it would be good to have a ‘full house’ to hear about the vital work done by the team, both at the Hospice and in people’s homes; and how we might help. We’ll be meeting in the Old Rectory at 8pm!  It will be so good to see each other face to face again and catch up with friends over a glass of wine before Charli starts her presentation. All are welcome, including men if they’d like to join us! 

Archbishop of Canterbury visit to the Diocese of Guildford 24-27 September
The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby, will visit the diocese from 24-27 September 2021. There will be a number of opportunities for you and your guests to hear and question the Archbishop and all events are free to attend. Space is limited and places must be booked in advance.

1> An Evening with Justin Welby

Lakeside Country Club near Camberley on Friday 24 September at 8pm
This is our main diocese-wide event with the Archbishop and is intended for clergy and congregations rather than for guests from outside the church. There will be worship, prayer for the weekend, celebration of all that God is doing in our parishes, a key address from the Archbishop on the future of the local church, and an extended time of Q and A. Register Here

2> Big Questions with the Archbishop of Canterbury – a series of eleven guest events

Godalming – Prior’s Field School, Godalming, Sunday 26 September 1.30pm Register Here

The Archbishop will respond to questions from the public at the following major events across the diocese, and speak on how to find security and hope in uncertain times. These events are only for church members bringing guests, or guests booking places on their own. These events will be followed up with locally run Alpha courses. Busbridge&Hambledon Church is teaming up with Emmaus Road, Guildford and will be hosting the next Alpha in October 2021.

Details of all the events from 24-27 Sep, and how to get hold of tickets can be found here:

https://www.cofeguildford.org.uk/whats-on/events/archbishop-of-canterbury-mission-sept21

3> Youth Event with the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and rapper, Guvna B, at Christ’s College, Guildford on Sunday 26 September at 7pm. This offers a unique opportunity for young people from schools and churches across the diocese to question the Archbishop and hear him speak on ‘How to make the most of your life.’ You can book places for your young people here. We are also keen to welcome groups from secondary schools so do feel free to pass this invitation on to teaching staff and Christian unions in your local state and independent schools.

Living in Love and Faith
How do questions about identity, sexuality, relationships and marriage fit within the bigger picture of the good news of Jesus Christ? What does it mean to live in love and faith together as a Church? Several BHC Small groups will be following the national CofE course in September. If you would like to join one, please contact Simon Willetts. Info on the course can be found on the CofE web site here:
https://www.churchofengland.org/resources/living-love-and-faith

Public Notice: A faculty petition has been filed (wef 3rd July 2020) in respect of the McLaren Grave Marker – details: keith.harper@bhcgodalming.org

Church Family News

Accommodation needed for a church family, currently seeking jobs. 3 beds, 2 bath/shower, parking and garden. Near to £1000pm, somewhere in the GU7 code, so it’s not too far from schools, Rodborough and Busbridge. Please let Patrick Samuels know if you have any ideas.

Coming Up NEXT:

See the list below or look up dates further ahead in the full calendar. Select the event to join the meetings on Zoom, or sign up.

8.45AM Monday morning reflective prayer – Re-starts Monday 13 September.

9AM Tuesday & Thursday Morning Prayer – Restarts 7 September.

Hambledon Morning Prayer – Restarts 8 September. 9AM on Wednesdays at church.

(No Hambledon Prayer Breakfast in August).

Please Pray for

• Latimer road

• Feathercombe Lane

• Christian Summer camps.

ELSEWHERE

Mentoring Surrey Care Trust has a one day training course at St Nicholas Church Cranleigh on 17 August from 10am-2.30pm. We have a local volunteer involved already and really enjoying it.  We have so many people in the church who would be fantastic at this.  Mentoring is for both adults and children/ young people, so not specifically youth. And free training is never to be sneezed at, and it is a skill which can be used her or anywhere. See the poster here.

Please support!
The Box Office is now open for you and your friends to buy tickets (£10) for the long awaited ‘Up Where We Belong Concert’ which Godalming Theatre Group are most generously staging with all proceeds going to The Cellar and Skillway. The link to the Box Office where you can buy tickets is:

https://thelittleboxoffice.com/gtg

Or call the Box Office on 07402 484484.

Over 40 volunteers are giving their time, expertise and talents to raise money for our charity, so it is really important that as a mission partner, BHC supports the initiative and church members buy and sell as many tickets as possible for what will be a thoroughly enjoyable few hours of entertainment. After all music and theatre is so good for the soul, whether watching, listening or performing, and there are some very talented folk who will be performing to raise everyone’s spirits.

Godalming Food Bank needs your help
The Food Bank at St Mark’s Church & Community Centre has been running since 2011, with the support of Godalming Churches Together and the Town Council.  The recent pandemic has led to an increased demand and, together with the Town Council, we are working to ensure we can continue and enhance our service. To help us maintain our friendly and efficient service we would like to increase our number of volunteers.

From September we need volunteers who can spare 3 hours a week either on Monday or Wednesday between 12:00and 3:00pm.  There will be an organised rota, so volunteering need not be every week unless you wish to help more regularly.

The role is varied and involves setting up and clearing away produce, meeting and greeting people and generally helping with their requirements, and taking donations and organising storage. If this is something you would like to be involved with please contact either Karen or Liz. Tele 01483 418741 emailstmarkscentre@gmail.com

The Cellar Camino café volunteer vacancies
For those interested in supporting the amazing work of the Cellar Cafe, opposite Waitrose, next to the Borough Hall, there are vacancies for a book keeper to keep track of café takings, and for volunteers to cover afternoon shifts (approx 2-4.30pm). One of the BHC Small Groups is already involved, so contact Mark Puddephatt, or Penny Harris via the church office if you’d like to find out what it’s like to volunteer. See https://www.thecellarcafe.co.uk/

Please find the latest edition of Churches Together Link Up (July issue) here.

SURREY CHURCHES RIDE & STRIDE- 11th SEPTEMBER 2021

The Ride & Stride day is approaching. The Trust supports the repair and enhancement of churches in Surrey – and over the last 20 years we have raised about £500,000. Helping churches is only possible if you can help us to raise funds. The most popular way of doing this is the National Ride & Stride day when cyclists and walkers get sponsored to tour Surrey Churches. If anyone would like to take part as a sponsored cyclist or walker, or better still organise a group, please contact the Church Office.

Busbridge and Hambledon Churches are open daily for private prayer.

The Old Rectory is open Mon-Thurs mornings during August, and when not on leave, clergy and staff may be working from home. The answerphone is checked regularly, but the best way to reach people is by email.

PRAYER MINISTRY TEAM AVAILABLE

To contact the EMERGENCY prayer chain, email prayer@bhcgodalming.org  or call Lisa Olsworth-Peter on 01483 421267.
Listening prayer is available mid-week.

Catch up on News from other areas

News Items

Prime Time Lockdown Blog

Please print a PDF of the notices for someone you know who doesn’t receive them by email!

ELIJAH AND THE WIDOW OF ZAREPHATH: TRUSTING IN THE WORD OF GOD
READING: 1 KINGS 17:8-24

9.30AM HAMBLEDON Heritage Service
Leader: Ed Olsworth-Peter | Speaker: Patrick Samuels

10.30AM BUSBRIDGE Combined
Leader: Philippa Baker | Speaker: Peter Shaw

Next Sunday 22 august

Elisha and the widow’s cruse of oil: trusting in the generosity of God
Readings: 2 Kings 4:1-7

9.30AM HAMBLEDON Heritage Service
Leader: Simon Willetts | Speaker: Keith Harper

10.30AM BUSBRIDGE Combined
Leader: Margot Spencer | Speaker: Ed Olsworth-Peter

Sunday 29 August

10.30AM Hambledon Festival Service on the cricket green
(No services at Busbridge or Hambledon church)

Leader: Simon Willetts | Speaker: Anto Ficatier
BYO chair, picnic rug, picnic and refreshments. Fancy dress (lions, kings, Daniels) optional!

Current services resume 5 September 2021. Look out for details of “Back to Church in September” with singing, coffee and croissants, children’s groups, evening worship and NEW Muddy Church!

***

Rector’s Reflections

The Notices

Confirmation
The pandemic has caused many people to rethink their lives. If you would like to take a personal step of confirming your faith in a way which is meaningful and public then please email  Simon Taylor. There is a confirmation service on November 14th and Simon would be delighted to meet with anyone who would like to spend some time reflecting on their faith and then confirming it in this special service. The service is local at Chiddingfold and will be taken by the Bishop of Guildford.

NEXUS: To begin our Autumn term, on Thursday 9 September, we’re delighted that Charli Quay-Barnham, Head of Fundraising, will come and talk to us on ‘Phyllis Tuckell: Because Every Day is Precious’.  Phyllis Tuckwell is our chosen charity for 2021, so it would be good to have a ‘full house’ to hear about the vital work done by the team, both at the Hospice and in people’s homes; and how we might help. We’ll be meeting in the Old Rectory at 8pm!  It will be so good to see each other face to face again and catch up with friends over a glass of wine before Charli starts her presentation. All are welcome, including men if they’d like to join us! 

Archbishop of Canterbury visit to the Diocese of Guildford 24-27 September
The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby, will visit the diocese from 24-27 September 2021. There will be a number of opportunities for you and your guests to hear and question the Archbishop and all events are free to attend. Space is limited and places must be booked in advance.

An Evening with Justin Welby

Lakeside Country Club near Camberley on Friday 24 September at 8pm
This is our main diocese-wide event with the Archbishop and is intended for clergy and congregations rather than for guests from outside the church. There will be worship, prayer for the weekend, celebration of all that God is doing in our parishes, a key address from the Archbishop on the future of the local church, and an extended time of Q and A. Register Here

Big Questions with the Archbishop of Canterbury – a series of eleven guest events

Godalming – Prior’s Field School, Godalming, Sunday 26 September 1.30pm Register Here

The Archbishop will respond to questions from the public at the following major events across the diocese, and speak on how to find security and hope in uncertain times. These events are only for church members bringing guests, or guests booking places on their own. These events will be followed up with locally run Alpha courses. Busbridge&Hambledon Church is teaming up with Emmaus Road, Guildford and will be hosting the next Alpha in October 2021.

Details of all the events from 24-27 Sep, and how to get hold of tickets can be found here:

https://www.cofeguildford.org.uk/whats-on/events/archbishop-of-canterbury-mission-sept21

Living in Love and Faith
How do questions about identity, sexuality, relationships and marriage fit within the bigger picture of the good news of Jesus Christ? What does it mean to live in love and faith together as a Church? Several BHC Small groups will be following the national CofE course in September. If you would like to join one, please contact Simon Willetts. Info on the course can be found on the CofE web site here:
https://www.churchofengland.org/resources/living-love-and-faith

Church Family News

We are very sad to hear that Jacqueline Walker died in the RSCH early on Wednesday morning, 11 August.  She has been a member of Hambledon church for a number of years, with other connections which go back a long way.  We send our love to her children Jeremy, Jenny, Fenwick and Robin.  When we have news of a date for her funeral, we will let you know.  In the meantime, please hold them all in your prayers. 

Accommodation needed for a church family, currently seeking jobs. 3 beds, 2 bath/shower, parking and garden. Near to £1000pm, somewhere in the GU7 code, so it’s not too far from schools, Rodborough and Busbridge. Please let Patrick Samuels know if you have any ideas.

This weekend – The Caroes are hosting a Shakespeare play in the famous garden of their family home Vann, Vann Lane, Godalming, over three days in August, 13-15, and are keen to spread the word among church members. The play has had very good reviews, and was chosen as a good family evening or afternoon.

Please do share with anyone that you think might be interested. Its a very very beautiful setting, and the Troubador Stageworks are well regarded.

The link has all the details for booking as well as reviews, but I paste a little in the message below for your interest

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shakespeares-alls-well-that-ends-well-vann-garden-tickets-158916149481

Coming Up NEXT:

See the list below or look up dates further ahead in the full calendar. Select the event to join the meetings on Zoom, or sign up.

8.45AM Monday morning reflective prayer – Re-starts Monday 13 September.

9AM Tuesday & Thursday Morning Prayer – Restarts 7 September.

Hambledon Morning Prayer – Restarts 8 September. 9AM on Wednesdays at church.

(No Hambledon Prayer Breakfast in August).

Please Pray for

• Latimer road

• Feathercombe Lane

• Christian Summer camps.

ELSEWHERE

Mentoring Surrey Care Trust has a one day training course at St Nicholas Church Cranleigh on 17 August from 10am-2.30pm. We have a local volunteer involved already and really enjoying it.  We have so many people in the church who would be fantastic at this.  Mentoring is for both adults and children/ young people, so not specifically youth. And free training is never to be sneezed at, and it is a skill which can be used her or anywhere. See the poster here.

Please support!
The Box Office is now open for you and your friends to buy tickets (£10) for the long awaited ‘Up Where We Belong Concert’ which Godalming Theatre Group are most generously staging with all proceeds going to The Cellar and Skillway. The link to the Box Office where you can buy tickets is:

https://thelittleboxoffice.com/gtg

Or call the Box Office on 07402 484484.

Over 40 volunteers are giving their time, expertise and talents to raise money for our charity, so it is really important that as a mission partner, BHC supports the initiative and church members buy and sell as many tickets as possible for what will be a thoroughly enjoyable few hours of entertainment. After all music and theatre is so good for the soul, whether watching, listening or performing, and there are some very talented folk who will be performing to raise everyone’s spirits.

Godalming Food Bank needs your help
The Food Bank at St Mark’s Church & Community Centre has been running since 2011, with the support of Godalming Churches Together and the Town Council.  The recent pandemic has led to an increased demand and, together with the Town Council, we are working to ensure we can continue and enhance our service. To help us maintain our friendly and efficient service we would like to increase our number of volunteers.

From September we need volunteers who can spare 3 hours a week either on Monday or Wednesday between 12:00and 3:00pm.  There will be an organised rota, so volunteering need not be every week unless you wish to help more regularly.

The role is varied and involves setting up and clearing away produce, meeting and greeting people and generally helping with their requirements, and taking donations and organising storage. If this is something you would like to be involved with please contact either Karen or Liz. Tele 01483 418741 emailstmarkscentre@gmail.com

The Cellar Camino café volunteer vacancies
For those interested in supporting the amazing work of the Cellar Cafe, opposite Waitrose, next to the Borough Hall, there are vacancies for a book keeper to keep track of café takings, and for volunteers to cover afternoon shifts (approx 2-4.30pm). One of the BHC Small Groups is already involved, so contact Mark Puddephatt, or Penny Harris via the church office if you’d like to find out what it’s like to volunteer. See https://www.thecellarcafe.co.uk/

Please find the latest edition of Churches Together Link Up (July issue) here.

SURREY CHURCHES RIDE & STRIDE- 11th SEPTEMBER 2021

The Ride & Stride day is approaching. The Trust supports the repair and enhancement of churches in Surrey – and over the last 20 years we have raised about £500,000. Helping churches is only possible if you can help us to raise funds. The most popular way of doing this is the National Ride & Stride day when cyclists and walkers get sponsored to tour Surrey Churches. If anyone would like to take part as a sponsored cyclist or walker, or better still organise a group, please contact the Church Office.

Busbridge and Hambledon Churches are open daily for private prayer.

The Old Rectory is open Mon-Thurs mornings during August, and when not on leave, clergy and staff may be working from home. The answerphone is checked regularly, but the best way to reach people is by email.

PRAYER MINISTRY TEAM AVAILABLE

To contact the EMERGENCY prayer chain, email prayer@bhcgodalming.org  or call Lisa Olsworth-Peter on 01483 421267.
Listening prayer is available mid-week.

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This Sunday

No Services at Busbridge or Hambledon. Join us at the Godalming Bandstand for the Churches Together service at 10.30am

Led by Rev James Rattue,
Speaker Andy Spencer, Intercessions Margot Spencer.

Our summer programme is underway and restrictions have been relaxed to allow sung worship at all services, the option to distance – or not, and refreshments after church.

No need to sign up, just come along. We do ask that members of the congregation continue to wear face coverings during services in church for the care of others. We will continue to broadcast services on YouTube during August and beyond.

Sunday 15 August

Elijah and the widow of Zarephath: trusting in the word of God
Reading: 1 Kings 17:8-24

9.30AM HAMBLEDON Heritage Service
Leader: Ed Olsworth-Peter | Speaker: Patrick Samuels

10.30AM BUSBRIDGE Combined
Leader: Philippa Baker | Speaker: Peter Shaw

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Services over the Summer Holidays

25 July, 1, 15 & 22 August:
10.30AM Busbridge Combined Morning Worship

1, 15 & 22 August:
9.30AM Hambledon Heritage Service

Sunday 8 August:
10.30AM Churches Together Service at Godalming Bandstand
(No services at Busbridge or Hambledon church)

Sunday 29 August:
10.30AM Hambledon Festival Service on the cricket green
(No services at Busbridge or Hambledon church)

Current services resume 5 September 2021. Look out for details of “Back to Church in September” with singing, coffee and croissants, children’s groups, evening worship and NEW Muddy Church!

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The Notices

Tearfund India Coronavirus appeal total – £1875 via Busbridge&Hambledon Church Outward Giving! Thank you to those that gave and those who also made donations directly to Tearfund.

Archbishop of Canterbury visit to the Diocese of Guildford 24-27 September
The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby, will visit the diocese from 24-27 September 2021. There will be a number of opportunities for you and your guests to hear and question the Archbishop and all events are free to attend. Space is limited and places must be booked in advance.

An Evening with Justin Welby

Lakeside Country Club near Camberley on Friday 24 September at 8pm
This is our main diocese-wide event with the Archbishop and is intended for clergy and congregations rather than for guests from outside the church. There will be worship, prayer for the weekend, celebration of all that God is doing in our parishes, a key address from the Archbishop on the future of the local church, and an extended time of Q and A. Register Here

Big Questions with the Archbishop of Canterbury – a series of eleven guest events

Godalming – Prior’s Field School, Godalming, Sunday 26 September 1.30pm Register Here

The Archbishop will respond to questions from the public at the following major events across the diocese, and speak on how to find security and hope in uncertain times. These events are only for church members bringing guests, or guests booking places on their own. These events will be followed up with locally run Alpha courses. Busbridge&Hambledon Church is teaming up with Emmaus Road, Guildford and will be hosting the next Alpha in October 2021.

Details of all the events from 24-27 Sep, and how to get hold of tickets can be found here:

https://www.cofeguildford.org.uk/whats-on/events/archbishop-of-canterbury-mission-sept21

Hambledon Festival Service on 29 August (no services at Busbridge)
As part of the Hambledon Festival 2021, Busbridge&Hambledon Church is delighted to be leading a service on the village cricket green on bank holiday weekend. The service will be for all ages, with activities for children. Please save the date, and if you can offer to help with set up and set down contact Simon Willetts.

Living in Love and Faith
How do questions about identity, sexuality, relationships and marriage fit within the bigger picture of the good news of Jesus Christ? What does it mean to live in love and faith together as a Church? Several BHC Small groups will be following the national CofE course in September. If you would like to join one, please contact Simon Willetts. Info on the course can be found on the CofE web site here:
https://www.churchofengland.org/resources/living-love-and-faith

Church Family news

We send our love to Chris Payne whose mother Bobs died, in hospital, on 18 June. A family funeral will be held this coming Tuesday 2nd August, with a thanksgiving celebration in September. Please pray for Chris, her brother Graham, sister Liz and the wider family, as they make arrangements to celebrate their mother’s amazing life.

Accommodation needed for a church family, currently seeking jobs. 3 beds, 2 bath/shower, parking and garden. Near to £1000pm, somewhere in the GU7 code, so it’s not too far from schools, Rodborough and Busbridge. Please let Patrick Samuels know if you have any ideas.

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8.45AM Monday morning reflective prayer – Re-starts Monday 6 September.

9AM Tuesday & Thursday Morning Prayer – Restarts 7 September.

Hambledon Morning Prayer – Restarts 8 September. Details yet to be decided: 9AM on Wednesdays at church or 9.30AM on Zoom.

(No Hambledon Prayer Breakfast in August).

Coming Up NEXT:

See the list below or look up dates further ahead in the full calendar. Select the event to join the meetings on Zoom, or sign up.

Please Pray for

• Latimer road

• Feathercombe Lane

• Christian Summer camps.

ELSEWHERE

Godalming Food Bank needs your help
The Food Bank at St Mark’s Church & Community Centre has been running since 2011, with the support of Godalming Churches Together and the Town Council.  The recent pandemic has led to an increased demand and, together with the Town Council, we are working to ensure we can continue and enhance our service. To help us maintain our friendly and efficient service we would like to increase our number of volunteers.

From September we need volunteers who can spare 3 hours a week either on Monday or Wednesday between 12:00and 3:00pm.  There will be an organised rota, so volunteering need not be every week unless you wish to help more regularly.

The role is varied and involves setting up and clearing away produce, meeting and greeting people and generally helping with their requirements, and taking donations and organising storage. If this is something you would like to be involved with please contact either Karen or Liz. Tele 01483 418741 emailstmarkscentre@gmail.com

The Cellar Camino café volunteer vacancies
For those interested in supporting the amazing work of the Cellar Cafe, opposite Waitrose, next to the Borough Hall, there are vacancies for a book keeper to keep track of café takings, and for volunteers to cover afternoon shifts (approx 2-4.30pm). One of the BHC Small Groups is already involved, so contact Mark Puddephatt, or Penny Harris via the church office if you’d like to find out what it’s like to volunteer. See https://www.thecellarcafe.co.uk/

Please find the latest edition of Churches Together Link Up (July issue) here.

SURREY CHURCHES RIDE & STRIDE- 11th SEPTEMBER 2021

The Ride & Stride day is approaching. The Trust supports the repair and enhancement of churches in Surrey – and over the last 20 years we have raised about £500,000. Helping churches is only possible if you can help us to raise funds. The most popular way of doing this is the National Ride & Stride day when cyclists and walkers get sponsored to tour Surrey Churches. If anyone would like to take part as a sponsored cyclist or walker, or better still organise a group, please contact the Church Office.

Services at Busbridge Church and Hambledon Church
Services are taking place in both churches AND broadcast live on YouTube. Communion (bread only) will take place on 1st Sundays of the month in the 9AM Busbridge Classic service, and on 3rd Sundays in the 9.30AM Hambledon Heritage service. Those attending are asked to SIGN UP and wear a FACE COVERING. Singing is not permitted in church, but is allowed outdoors (with face coverings).

Busbridge and Hambledon Churches are open daily for private prayer.

The Old Rectory is reopening gradually, and clergy and staff are still mainly working from home. The answerphone is checked regularly, but the best way to reach people is by email.

PRAYER MINISTRY TEAM AVAILABLE

To contact the EMERGENCY prayer chain, email prayer@bhcgodalming.org  or call Lisa Olsworth-Peter on 01483 421267.
Listening prayer is available mid-week.

Catch up on News from other areas

News Items

Prime Time Lockdown Blog

Please print a PDF of the notices for someone you know who doesn’t receive them by email!