Armistice Day Ceremony

There will be a ceremony at the Carfax War Memorial on Armistice Day, 11th November, including a two minute silence to remember all those who have lost their lives in war and conflict. It will be led by the Royal British Legion and local church leaders.

BRBC Lunch Club

The next Church Lunch Club will be on Thursday 12th November. All are welcome to join our social 2 course lunch which will be served at 12.45.  We ask for a small contribution of £5.
 
If you wish to attend put your name on the list at Reception, email me on valeriej.hardwick@yahoo.com or ring me on 07793 464254 to book your place. 

Please let us know if you have any dietary or allergy requirements.
Anyone requiring lifts to or from the church please contact Chris Gargano Phone - 01403 266229  or email - kcgargano@gmail.com     

The Power of Prayer Event

One-Day FREE Event on THE POWER OF PRAYER hosted by Brighton Road Baptist Church.
Saturday 14th November 2026 10:00am to 3:00pm
Featuring Guest Speaker: Revd Naomi Gull

This is a free one-day event with a series of seminars exploring the power of prayer through teaching, testimony, worship, fellowship and praying together. There will be a curry lunch (at 12:20pm) and refreshments provided, or feel free to bring your own lunch. The afternoon session, after lunch, will start at 1pm and there will be a children’s group provided during this time for pre-school children and children up to age 11 inclusive. There will also be a crèche room available throughout the day for parents to go to with their pre-school children. The event is free and you are welcome to come for all or part of the day. If possible, please sign up in advance so that we can plan catering and our children's provision. There are leaflets available on reception and you can sign up there or on our website at www.brbc-horsham.org.uk/powerofprayer.

Pastor Naomi Gull is a retired minister serving at Bathpool Chapel in Taunton. She is from Pakistan, an ex-Muslim who accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Saviour. She has been sharing God’s Word in the UK for 25+ years. Her testimony is of a life saved to serve – a transformed life through the power of prayer.

For any more information please see a member of the organising group - Michael Hogg, Waseem Haq, Ann Muggeridge, Marion Richardson.

Mission Prayer Meeting

On Sunday 15th November at 9.15am in the Main Hall, there will be an opportunity to hear recent news from some of the overseas mission workers we support and to pray for them. All are welcome.

BRBC Art Group Meeting 

The next BRBC Art Group meeting will be on Thursday 19th November 2026 in the Main Hall from 10am-12pm. Refreshments will be available and all are welcome.

Men’s Coffee Morning.

On 19th November 2026 at 10.30am Andrew Farquhar will introduce us to some of his favourite pieces of music. We invite all men to join us in the Chapel for a stimulating morning of fellowship together.
Brian Carey 07813 739 896

Election of Deacons 2026

On Wednesday 18th November we will be holding the annual election of Deacons during the Church Members meeting.
 
As you may be aware, we can appoint up to twelve Deacons. There are currently eight Deacons. David Wickersham is standing down this year. In addition, the current terms of three other Deacons – Adrian Rudd, Allan Edmonston and Julie Rudd are coming to an end. This means that we are looking to elect or re-elect up to eight people.
 
Allan, Adrian and Julie have been nominated to stand again for a three-year term.
In addition, we have five new nominations, namely Bryan Jupe, Carolyn Rogers, Maureen Merrifield, Tim Reed and Waseem Haq.
 
A short profile for each of the nominated candidates is included here:

Allan Edmonston

I became a Christian when I was 33 and my faith has been at the heart of my life ever since. One of my earliest opportunities to serve was with Oasis Trust, where I volunteered as a Street Team Leader, supporting homeless people in and around The Strand and Leicester Square. During that time, I was also an active member of Heatherdale Baptist Church, where I was involved in the Boys' Brigade, mission work and a mime troupe that travelled around the country serving in churches and at Christian events.
 
My wife and I first came to BRBC in December 2019. Shortly afterwards, the Covid pandemic changed life for everyone. During that period, we visited a number of other churches in Horsham, but we felt drawn back to BRBC, where we were warmly welcomed and quickly felt at home. Since then, it has been a joy to become involved in the life of the church and to build friendships with so many people here.
It has been a real privilege to serve as a Deacon and Safeguarding Trustee. If re-elected, I will continue to serve wherever I am needed and wherever the Lord leads me, seeking to support and encourage the church family as best I can.
 
Outside church life, I play in a pipe band, which has given me the opportunity to perform across Europe and America, as well as on television and radio. I also enjoy watching most sports and spending time with family and friends.
 
One of the things I value most about BRBC is the genuine warmth of its people. Regardless of background, age, or circumstance, there is a real sense of belonging, care, and support. That welcoming spirit is one of the church's greatest strengths and one of the reasons I feel so grateful to be part of this church family.

Adrian Rudd

I have worshipped at BRBC since moving to Horsham with my wife Julie 32 years ago, and for most of that time I have been an active member of the music group, playing the piano and the organ.
 
It has been my privilege to serve as a Deacon for the past nine years, and as Treasurer for the past four years, and if re-elected I would be prepared to continue to serve the Church in this way.
 
I enjoy singing and am a member of a choir. I run and play golf regularly, and I am interested in most sports.
 
I believe that one of our great strengths as a Church is our friendly community where people of all ages and backgrounds are welcome. If we build on our strengths, we will continue to be a powerful witness to Christ in our town.

Bryan Jupe

I have been a member of BRBC since 2016 and have always enjoyed helping where needed. I have always found Brighton Road a stronghold in times of struggle. I remember the first service I attended, the warm welcome I received, and the more comfortable I became during the service.
 
My background is working in the care sector for over 35 years. I live alone with my Golden Retriever, Henry. Since retiring four years ago and at a very low point in my life, I have been led by God to be a much more active member here at BRBC. This started in volunteering to operate the AV on a Sunday morning during the service, till up to now by the grace of God, I can do all prep work and run the livestream and sound. I also help with Saturday Kitchen, which I am a firm supporter of. It would be my honour to be considered becoming a deacon and serving our Church in Horsham. 

Carolyn Rogers

I have been worshiping at Brighton Road for about 23 years and grew up attending the BRBC Crusaders Sunday school group. I have previously served as a Deacon for 12 years, only standing down when work and elderly parents demanded all my time.  Having now retired from my role as a Police officer, I feel that it is the right time for me to offer my service as a Deacon once again. 
 
My spiritual journey has always been closely connected to BRBC, reinforced when I was baptised at Brighton Road in 2009. My children have grown up within the church family, both of them attending Sunday school and my son playing football with BRBC affiliated Horsham Ambassadors. I feel and believe that now is the right time for me to contribute to the future of Brighton Road Baptist Church.

Julie Rudd

I have served as a deacon for the past six years, with a burden for promoting care, kindness and compassion within our fellowship. This remains of utmost importance to me.
 
Over my whole life I have benefitted from being a member of strong Christian fellowships, at home whilst growing up, at University and over the past thirty two years here at BRBC. I have served in creche, was a member of the building redevelopment project team, managed the administration team and organized Sunday morning services for the past four years
The skills I bring from my professional life include marketing and commercial skills, extensive experience in people management and leading large international teams. 
I am willing to continue as a deacon using my skills and experience should the Church Meeting feel led to re-appoint me. And, having prayerfully considered the role of Church Secretary, and been requested by several members to take on the role, I would also be willing to do this if it is discerned as God’s will by the Church Meeting. 

Maureen Merrifield

I have been worshipping at BRBC for about 18 months now after having spent 3 years at London Road Methodist church, where I did not find my home in God.   I have been a member at BRBC for almost 3 months.
 
Prior to that, I worshipped for 26 years at Bryanston Methodist Church in Johannesburg, South Africa.  This was a large church with 4 Sunday services and with 3 ministers in station. I was both a society steward (like a deacon) and a circuit steward (one of three) presiding over 6 churches in our circuit.  I have served on many Alpha courses, done prison ministry and attended and served on 6 Walks to Emmaus, a weekend spiritual “walk” to develop Christian leaders.
 
I feel very welcome and feel the presence of God in BRBC and feel that my previous experience in SA and my willingness to be of service will stand me in good stead for serving as a deacon.  I love the open welcome and friendliness of the congregation and would love to be of greater service to the community.

Tim Reed

I was born and brought up in Horsham and have worshipped at BRBC all my life. I was baptised and became a church member in 1976 and served in the Boys Brigade and Sunday School for a number of years.
 
Having trained as a carpenter, I applied to the Baptist Missionary Society and served two short-term periods with them in the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire) doing building and maintenance work.
 
I returned home in 1991 and have worked as a self-employed carpenter until my retirement two years ago. I have always tried to use my skills for the benefit of the church, carrying out repairs and maintenance in both the old and current buildings.
 
If I am elected to the diaconate, I hope that I will be able to continue to serve in a very practical way.

Waseem Haq

For me, the most important aspect of worshipping with a worshipping community in a Christian church is my “Spiritual growth”. This includes the receiving and giving of my best abilities, skills, talents, which have been developed over the years of being affiliated and actively sharing these within the worshipping community I was part of in the past. I have held nothing back and will continue to do so. The bible teaches us “to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called….”.(Ephesians 4:1-3). I know my calling and God’s purpose and plan for my life. I continue to walk according to this lifelong privilege and presently I offer to serve the Lord and His people as part of the diaconate at BRBC. 
 
One thing is for sure that it is beyond my own understanding, strength and capacity to follow Christ but His GRACE enables me to do so.
 
According to the will of God and with the help of the Holy Spirit, I have understood God’s purpose and plan for calling me and planting me to glorify Him whether in a secular setting or spiritual, I have followed as guided and will continue to do so till I breathe my last breath on this earth.
 
Whatever I do, wherever I go, my desire and passion is to glorify God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit by obeying the teachings of the scriptures, being part of the prayer opportunities and fellowship with others.

Next Steps

Church members are requested to attend the meeting in person if possible, or to attend via Zoom. If you are unable to attend in person, you may vote by post. Please note that if you are attending by Zoom you will need to vote by post in advance.
Instructions regarding how to vote by post will be sent directly to all members.
We praise God for bringing forward so many members who are willing to serve and request your prayerful support regarding this process.
Julie Rudd

Lunch Club/Craft Club need

A need has arisen for a new leader for the organisation of the Lunch Club/Craft Club Drivers and Helpers. Chris is retiring due to personal reasons. This is an important role for the church outreach. Anyone who is prayerfully interested, please contact me for further details: Chris Gargano - P -01403 266229 E- kcgargano@gmail.com.