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Hambledon Combined Holy Communion Vision Sunday Service – NEXT WEEK! 
Please note the change of time and come to our Vision Sunday Service— 9:45am for coffee for a 10am start.  We will be having a simple Hambledon combined service: starting with a brief time of worship, a brief vision recap, some time for facilitated group discussion and then closing with Holy Communion.  All are welcome!  

Prime Time tea & talk on 10 Feb, 2-4pm: Friends against scams—Now in the church:
As we have had such a great response to the talk on Monday, the event has been moved to the church.  Space is still available  and it’s not too late to come along.  A speaker from the National Trading Standards Scams Team is coming to help empower us to take a stand against scams.  If possible, RSVP to primetime@bhcgodalming.org 

Deanery Synod
We are looking for 7 great people to join something very important. There are three 1.5hr meetings a year and you aren’t tied in to being there for longer than a year.  There are no other meetings but the decisions made in those three meetings affect churches in Godalming, south to Haslemere, west towards Aldershot and north towards Guildford. Simon T and the Deanery Synod needs you! If you’d like to know more, please ask Simon right now.

Hambledon Prayer Breakfasts:  The next one is on Saturday 15 February.  Come to church at 8.30am for prayer followed by a light breakfast.  Prayer Breakfasts take place on the 3rd Saturday of every month.

The Bible Course—starting 4 (and 5) March 2020
As part of developing our vision for engaging more deeply in scripture, we are encouraging the whole church family to come along to the Bible Course starting on 4 March.  It’s going to run on Wednesday evenings, and on Thursday mornings until 29/30 April.  This is a really accessible course from the Bible Society which follows the storyline of the bible and how all its books fit within the big picture.    There’s a handout with all the dates and times, which also points to more information on bhcgodalming.org and the bible society’s pages.  Please do take a look and plan to come.

Copies of Michael Baughen’s Lent Course—A Passion for Christ are also available to buy at church from this Sunday (£3.50).

An evening with Justin Welby,Thursday 19 March 7.30pm at the Lakeside Complex near Camberley. More than 1,000 clergy, PCC members and other ministry leaders have already booked places. We are now excited to let everyone know that there are some extra spaces for any member of a church. If you would like to join us (about 25 of BHC are already going) then book your places on the diocese web site cofeguildford.org. It is free.

New 4-11s Ministry Leader
We are looking forward to Judith Hawkey  joining the Children, Youth and Families team on  10 February.  Judith will be introduced in all services in the coming weeks.  Please pray for Judith as she starts her new job, and that her ministry will be fruitful. 

Jam Together for different ages
Today 9 Feb Senior JAM for 11-16s from   2-4.30pm in the Hut.  Come along if you play guitar, drums, piano/keys or any other rock and pop instrument.  And if you’d like to sing.

Wed 12 Feb NEW Junior JAM for years 5 to 6 after school from 3.30pm to 5.30pm.  AND there’s one for adults coming up too on Friday 24 April at 7.30pm. 

Please take flyers and help spread the word.  Contact lisa.olsworth-peter@bhcgodalming.org.  These are definite ‘bring/tell a friend’ opportunities.  Spare instruments, instructions, encouragement and refreshments provided. 

Where’s Simon T?
From the middle of February to mid-March, and then May-July Simon Taylor will be on sabbatical for a period of study leave. Simon will be conducting research into two aspects of Christian theology. One is the ‘Disneyisation of Christian faith’ (culturalism: theming, consumption, commercialisation of emotion and identity through merchandising and association with ‘big, better, faster, entertaining’) and ‘Mcdonaldisation of belief’ (rationalisation: if people want it, it must be worth giving it to them). The second area of research involves looking at a theology of decision-making within a church setting.

We’re fortunate to have so many great people, musicians, welcomers, PAs, clergy, LLMs, staff, wardens… that Simon is convinced no-one will notice he’s not here!  (While Simon’s away, matters for the Rector will be fielded by Simon Willetts).

 

All Age services next Sunday:  Hambledon Messy Church (10.30am) and Busbridge Fuse (10am)
Hambledon is getting Messy again next Sunday (2 Feb) at 10.30am and will be exploring ‘Creation’ with paper plates, clay and gingerbread amongst other creative crafts.  At Busbridge, it’s FUSE in  Contemporary. 

Jam Together for different ages
Dates coming up this term:

• Sun 9 Feb Senior JAM for ages 13-18 from 2-4.30pm, 

• Wed 12 Feb NEW Junior JAM for years 5 and 6 after school from 3.30pm to 5.30pm. 

• AND there’s one for adults coming up too on Friday 24 April at 7.30pm. 

For details contact lisa.olsworth-peter@bhcgodalming.org.  These are definite ‘bring/tell a friend’ opportunities.  Spare instruments, instructions, encouragement and refreshments provided. 

NEW-ish!—Youth Academies for Music and Public speaking.  Continue 2 Feb, 4-6pm:  Lisa and Anto are running the next simultaneous sessions for 11-18s to develop worship music and/or speaking and equip young people to share the good news.  Please encourage young people you know.  Fun and fellowship guaranteed! No experience necessary. Refreshments provided.  For more info email anto.ficatier@bhcgodalming.org (public speaking in Busbridge Centre ) or lisa.olsworth-peter@bhcgodalming.org (music in The Hut).

Hambledon Prayer Breakfasts:  The next one is on Saturday 15 February.  Come to church at 8.30am for prayer followed by a light breakfast.  Prayer Breakfasts take place on the 3rd Saturday of every month.

Ladies’ Film Night, Tuesday 4 February, 7.30pm.  Feb’s watch is a Netflix special called ‘Call to Courage’ – “a bit like a stand up show but this has depth, meaning and slightly fewer gags!”.  Spaces on the comfy sofa(s) are limited, so please email ladies@bhcgodalming.org to register.   On 3 March the film will be ‘Christopher Robin’ with a discussion topic: Growing Up. 

Diocese news

Culture of Invitation with Michael Harvey, 24 April 2020. 
The diocese is running daytime session and a condensed session in the evening at St Peter’s Church, Wrecclesham.  The welcomers from each congregation have been invited, but the topic is relevant to all church members, and particularly those who recognise the importance of a good welcome.  Contact the Church Office for more details or look it up on cofeguildford.org.uk.

Safeguarding: The Church of England has commissioned a second Past Cases Review (known as PCR2) to look at the handling of safeguarding cases. The Diocese of Guildford is taking part in this review and more details can be found at: https://www.cofeguildford.org.uk/about/safeguarding-inclusion/past-cases-review-2-(pcr2).”

Vacancies: The diocese is looking to fill two voluntary positions; the Chair of the Diocesan Board of Finance (DBF) and the Chair of the Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC). As we seek to make the very best use of all our assets (people, property and finance), we would love you to consider these exciting voluntary roles, which will play a key part of our mission to be a Transforming Church, Transforming Lives across the diocese and beyond.  Please also join with us as we pray for the right people to fill these roles.  (Details of the posts are on the diocese web site).

Nexus, 6 Feb: Insight into the work of the Samaritans.  Nexus will be joined by the director of the Guildford Samaritans. Free for members or £5 for visitors.  8pm in the Old Rectory.

Prime Time tea & talk on 10 Feb: Friends against scams: A speaker from the National Trading Standards Scams Team is coming to help empower us to take a stand against scams.  RSVP to primetime@bhcgodalming.org 

Dates for the Bible Course:  Part of the vision for engaging in fellowship, this course for the whole church will run at Busbridge, 8pm on Wednesdays from 4 March to 29 April (not 8 April in Holy Week).  It’s a highly recommended course from the Bible Society which looks at the BIG picture, and works for all levels of bible reading experience.  Please save the dates.

Blood pressure clinics—amendment to the item in the Bridge magazine re. new —as plans for offering blood pressure clinics are being considered further, the introduction of this  service alongside the Hearing Aid Clinics has been postponed from 14 February.   

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Resolution & Vision Sunday—12 January
There will be an important message next week about what the theme and aspirations for the church  in 2020.  Do try and come and hear from Simon Taylor and Simon Willetts as they present the vision, and what it means as a church family and us as individuals.  This will be presented over two Sundays:  12 and 26 January.

The Bridge Magazine—Jan/Feb 2020
The new issue of the Bridge will be hitting the streets this week, and is available to view on the web site.  This edition features some great news and pics from recent church events (with a lot of dressing up) and a Q&A with Anto, and his hopes for youth ministry in Busbridge&Hambledon. 

The Bridge team would like to thank Sarah Black for her many years of service as a road steward for Minster Road. They are very grateful to Sarah for her support and the role she has played in this community network.

Humanimal Tea and Talk – Thursday 16 January, 2-4pm in the Old Rectory – Non-Prime Timers welcome!
You may have seen the Super Vet, Noel Fitzpatrick, on television – the Humanimal Trust is his charity and one of his representatives is coming to talk to us about how the Trust drives collaboration between vets, doctors and researchers.  All welcome to the talk, and for tea and cake served by the Prime Time team.

Hambledon Prayer Breakfasts resume on Saturday 18 January.  Come to church at 8.30am for prayer followed by a light breakfast.  Prayer Breakfasts take place on the 3rd Saturday of every month.

Ladies’ Friday Night Curry, 24 January
Katrina Williams invites ladies for a home-cooked curry on Friday 24 January, 7.30pm.  Curry and rice will be provided, but offers of side dishes and drinks would be welcome.  Please email katrina@yewhouse.net if you would like to come by 20 January.  (Numbers are limited!)

Funerals and Bereavements
We send much love to two of our church members who were bereaved just before Christmas –

Christine Blanchard, whose sister, Carol Selby, died on 13 December.  Carol’s funeral will take place in Hambledon on Friday 17 January.  Please pray for Christine, Michael and the Selby family, that they will know God’s peace.

Bob Sallybanks, whose twin brother George died on 17 December.  Please pray for Bob, Jo (Cookes) and the whole family, that they may be surrounded by God’s love and comfort.

For those that remember Beryl Knapton—Godalming Baptist Church writes: One of our longstanding members, Beryl Knapton (widow of the late Peter Knapton), passed away on Friday 3rd January 2020 at the age of 95.  Her Service of Thanksgiving will be held at Godalming Baptist Church on Monday 10 February 2020 at 12.30pm.  Peter was the pastor over at Chiddingfold Baptist Church for a while, though many years ago now.

NEW!—Youth Academies for Music and Public speaking.  Starting today 12 January, 4-6pm:  Lisa and Anto are running the first of 3 simultaneous sessions for 11-18s to develop worship music and/or speaking and equip young people to share the good news.  Please encourage young people you know.  Fun and fellowship guaranteed! No experience necessary. Refreshments provided.  For more info email anto.ficatier@bhcgodalming.org (public speaking in Busbridge Centre ) or lisa.olsworth-peter@bhcgodalming.org (music in The Hut). Here’s Anto to tell you about Youth Mic Academy!

Channel4Mission
Channel for Mission would like to thank all those who donated to our Mission appeals during 2019. Our Easter appeal raised £2500 for Send Prison (The Nazareth Way), and our Harvest appeal raised £1615.00 for Elam, which ministers to the Iran region. We do not yet know the total for the Christmas appeal for SALCET, which is ongoing.  These sums donated by the church congregations are much appreciated.  Please see the latest Channel for Mission Update for details of how we have spent the budget allocated to us for outward giving.

Channel4Mission is still looking for people, as a  matter of urgency to join the team: we are looking for people with a passion for mission. Please contact Shelagh on jimdogshome@aol.com

The Bailey family would like to thank all our friends in Busbridge for your good wishes and prayers. We are settling into our new home and finding our feet in Wallingford: we welcome visitors! We pray that 2020 will be a year of blessing for you.

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What Christmas Services are you coming to and Who will you invite?

New (but familiar) for Christmas 2019!
Busbridge Carol Singing, Sunday 15 December, from 5pm. Carollers will be taking their voices out to Busbridge, on a route from the church to Holloway Hill recreation ground, finishing in the sports pavilion bar. The Christmas choir will be leading the singing, and all voices of any calibre are welcome. The cricket club will be opening the bar and have invited members of the cricket and tennis clubs to join us there at 6.30pm. Please listen out, join in and help spread the word.

Living Advent 2019— Angel Story
Busbridge Church now has a 6ft fairy lit angel flying over the church pathway. Come and see during Advent. There 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. Refreshments will be given out round a campfire in the churchyard (weather permitting!) before the storytelling around a mock campfire in church. All very welcome to come and listen.

The funeral service for Elizabeth Chadwick 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.

Advance notice to get training! The next BHC Spire2Spire 10km run from Busbridge to Hambledon and back again, has been scheduled for 12 Jan 2020 —Resolution Sunday!

MISSION SUNDAY / CHRISTMAS APPEALS
SALCET is the recipient of this year’s Christmas Appeal—Chris and Maggie Jagger will speak at the services this morning about the work of SALCET. This month’s C4M Update contains a wonderful insight into Chris and Maggie Jagger’s work in Uganda and El Salvador this year. You will also be given a giving envelope for the appeal, but please make a donation by BACS if you prefer to: Busbridge PCC | 60-09-04 | 00705349 ref. C4M SALCET.

Besom hampers – Last call for Hamper goodies
Thanks for donations and help offered so far. To prepare the 25-30 hampers the C4M team still need:

1. 5 more large flat boxes from the stack at Sainsbury’s, WRAPPED neatly in Christmas paper.

2. HAMPER DONATIONS—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 more 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.

Also see besom.org.

A GUIDE TO ADVENT & CHRISTMAS
Please take a handout with all our seasonal events and services between now and the end of December.

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.

LAST CHANCE TO BUY TICKETS FOR
Christmas Rocks Ladies’ Night, Friday 13 December, 7-9pm. Surprise and bless the local community by painting a Christmas message or decoration on a small stone. Lovely refreshments and other Christmas craft activities (gift tags, decorations etc) will also be available. Tickets £5 are available now from the office.

Marvellous Movie Matinee—14 December, 2.30pm Woody and friends return for their fourth adventure. At treat for families. Free—with popcorn.

New (but familiar) for Christmas 2019!
Busbridge Carol Singing, Sunday 15 December, from 5pm. Carollers will be taking their voices out to Busbridge, on a route from the church to Holloway Hill recreation ground, finishing in the sports pavilion bar. The Christmas choir will be leading the singing, and all voices of any calibre are welcome. The cricket club will be opening the bar and have invited members of the cricket and tennis clubs to join us there at 6.30pm. Please listen out, join in and help spread the word.

Living Advent 2019— Angel Story
Busbridge Church now has a 6ft fairy lit angel flying over the church pathway. Come and see during Advent. There 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. Refreshments will be given out round a campfire in the churchyard (weather permitting!) before the storytelling around a mock campfire in church. All very welcome to come and listen.

Christmas Choristers Rehearsals continue from 11.30am to 1pm on 8th and 15th Dec in Busbridge church. Please contact Julie Nelson julienelson@phonecoop.coop if you would like to join in.

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

The funeral service for Elizabeth Chadwick 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.

Admissions Info for Busbridge Junior School If you are thinking of submitting a church application to Busbridge Junior School please get the Supplementary Information Form to the church office by 10 December (ensuring that your application meets the criteria on the form).

Advance notice to get training! The next BHC Spire2Spire run from Busbridge to Hambledon and back again, has been scheduled for 12 Jan 2020 —Resolution Sunday!

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!