Message from Ken Carter about Gifts of Thanksgiving: Sunday 13 July
Dear friends,
As Adrian advised in last week's Bulletin, this coming Sunday (13 July) provides an opportunity for the BRBC fellowship to make financial gifts towards the charitable organisations which are supported by our Church, including BMS World Mission, the Home Mission Fund, Leprosy mission, and TearFund, as examples.
The Church already gives 10% of its general income to support external organisations, and in addition, all personal gifts made in this Thanksgiving collection will be given to those organisations.
Our service this Sunday will include a thanksgiving offering as an expression of our worship when gifts of money or cheques (payable to Brighton Road Baptist Church) can be placed in the envelopes which will be available in church and included in the offering which will form part of the service.
If you would prefer to make your donation via bank transfer or to simply put it in the offering box at the back of the church, you are most welcome to do so and these will be included with all the gifts received during the worship service.
We look forward to seeing you for this special service on Sunday.
Every blessing to you all,
Ken Carter, Church Secretary
Pleasant Monday Afternoon (PMA)
The last meeting of PMA before the summer break will be on Monday 14th July. We will meet for a Fun Afternoon from 2.30-3.45pm. in the Main Hall. Come ready to join in some games and quizzes etc. All are welcome.
Holiday at Home
For three days during August – Tuesday 19th, Thursday 21st and Friday 22nd - BRBC will be hosting a ‘Holiday at Home’. Particularly those who are no longer able to go away for a holiday are welcome to join in the morning activities, the afternoon entertainment and the lunch that will be provided each day. Further details and application forms are available at Reception. Please note that the closing date for applications is 18th July.
BRBC Art Group Meeting
The next meeting will be on the17th July 2025 in the Main Hall 10-12pm. All are welcome. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be available.
Men’s Coffee Morning
On Thursday, 17th July 2025, I shall be at Horsham Cricket ground from 10.30 am onwards and invite all men to join us for coffee and a chat.
Brian Carey. 07813 739896
Walks
There will be an opportunity for an afternoon stroll on Friday, July 18th. In case the heat wave continues until then, we will walk in a shady place. Meet at church at 2pm or at the Leechpool Woods car park at 2.15pm.
Date for the Diary
On Saturday 31st August, a Church Picnic in Horsham Park is being organised by the ministers of Horsham’s Baptist Churches. Note the date and look out for more information later.
AV Team Vacancy
We have a vacancy for someone to help us prepare the projection for Sunday services (as part of the AV team). You'd be part of a team of 3 (Geoff Smith and Bryan Jupe being the others) so you would be doing it every 3 weeks. You'd need to be available on Thursdays during the day to produce the material and on Fridays to do any updates and to load and test the service at BRBC. Full training in our software will be given. If you're interested then please see Geoff Smith.
Thank you from the Mansfields
Carol, Paul and Cherrie Mansfield wish to thank everyone for their help, support and prayers since Arthur passed away last month. They were pleased to see so many BRBC members at Arthur’s funeral service last week. Thank you also for the kind donations made to Save the Children and Shelter in memory of Arthur. Donations can still be made at https://arthurmansfield.muchloved.com/.
Sussex Green Hub
The monthly Sussex Green Hub will be taking place on Saturday 26th July, United Reformed Church, 45 Springfield Road, Horsham, RH12 2RG, 10am-2.30pm. Featuring…
· 10am-11am – Horsham Community Fridge
· 10am-2pm – Home Energy-Saving Help Desk – no appointment needed!
· 10am-2.30pm – Horsham Repair Cafe, Refill Shop, Horsham Eco Churches, Transition Horsham, Community Energy Horsham, Sussex Green Living Recycling
· PLUS… CC Solar, Green Book Library, Horsham Cape of Good Hopes (community textile project) and Community Cafe offering tea, coffee and cakes.
Oasis News
The latest Oasis Crisis Pregnancy Centre Newsletter is on the BRBC website. Please go to "What We Do" then "Community" then "Oasis Crisis Pregnancy Centre" and click on the link to read the most recent newsletter.
Lynn Woroniecki
Church Flowers
The flowers today are given by Joan Cameron in memory of her late husband, Edwin’s birthday on the 23 July.
BMS Birthday Scheme
Celebrating birthdays this week are Janet Mansbridge on Sunday 13th and Amy Emerson on Monday 14th July.