PMA
All are welcome to enjoy a Pleasant Monday Afternoon, including tea and biscuits, in the Main Hall between 2.30 and 3.45pm on 3rd November. The programme will include a demonstration from Wiltshire Farm Foods.
Annual Election of Deacons
At the November Church Members' Meeting we will be conducting the annual election of Deacons for the new three-year term beginning in January 2026. Three current members of the Diaconate are due to step down at the end of this year. They are Dick Beazley, Ken Carter and Louise Carter.
Ken and Louise have each indicated they are willing to be renominated for a further three-year term, but Dick has advised of his intention to step down at the end of this year.
We currently have a team of nine people on the Diaconate but under the Constitution, we are permitted to appoint up to twelve Deacons in total. We would therefore be grateful if church members would consider if this is a role in which they could serve our fellowship at Brighton Road. We have an excellent team but we would warmly welcome additional expertise and experience to enhance our decision-making and to share some of the tasks associated with the role. If you would like to discuss this informally, then please contact me or one of the Deacons and we will be pleased to explain a bit more about what is involved.
Nomination forms are available from Karry, or one of the Deacons. Please note that all nominations need to be received by the Church Office by midnight on Sunday 9 November in order that preparations can be made for the election at the members' meeting on 26 November.
I would be grateful if you would all give this matter prayerful consideration.
Thank you
Ken Carter
Opportunity to support Tearfund
The Tear Fund partner in Gaza is providing life-saving medicine and desperately needed supplies to clinics, including child and maternal health clinics. Tear Fund is working as part of the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) to reach those in need as quickly as possible. Our church includes in the annual budget a donation to Tear Fund, but the current crisis is something that is out of the ordinary in terms of need. To give members an opportunity to help as soon as possible this Sunday 2nd November 2025, we will include in our service an opportunity to give to support the essential work of Tear Fund in Gaza. Donations may also be made through Brighton Road Baptist Church
(HSBC Bank Account Sort code: 40-24-33, account number 01769707), marked ‘Tear Fund’. Please help Tear Fund to help the desperate families in that war torn area.
Operation Christmas Child – SHOE BOXES – Only 1 week to go
There is still time to show a child that they are loved, even if in distress or hardship.
A child’s Christmas shoe-box says that they are loved by Jesus and his people.
Thank you for taking a box and leaflet – there are still more available in the ‘Street’.
Donated boxes and fillers/gifts, should be brought back to BRBC before 10th November.
Making a box: You can make a box, or give some items to fill them, or make a money gift for transport.
Giving a shoebox Online: Use the QR code on the ‘Street’ display, or go on-line; and their warehouse will make up a box for you. Please tell Keith, so we know approx how many boxes overall have been given.
All information on the O.C.C. website :-www.samaritans-purse.org.uk/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/
Each BOX makes a Child Happy - Thank you, from - Keith Johnson 256596
BRBC Art Group Meeting
The November meetings will be on Thursdays 6th and 20th in the Main Hall 10-12pm.
All are welcome. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be available.
BRBC Lunch Club
The next Church Lunch Club is on Thursday 13th November. The 2 course lunch will be served at 12.45. We ask for a small contribution of £5. All are welcome .
If you wish to attend put your name on the list at Reception, or email me on valeriej.hardwick@yahoo.com or ring the Church office on 01403 211150 to book your place. Please let us know if you have any dietary or allergy requirements.
Any requiring lifts to or from the church should contact Chris Gargano Phone - 01403 266229 or email - kcgargano@gmail.com
Val Hardwick
Save the Date – 13th December
Crawley Millennium Concert band will be back at Brighton Road Baptist Church with their programme of festive music and carols entitled Jingle All the Way on Saturday December 13th starting at 7pm. Refreshments - tea coffee and mince pies - will be provided in the interval. Entry to the concert is free but donations to Pancreatic Cancer UK, who we regularly support, would be gratefully appreciated. For more information contact Judy McMahon Tel 07813686020.
Church Flowers
I have given the flowers this week in memory of my dear husband Mick.
Angie Hockiey
Horsham Remembers
This year's Remembrance services in the Carfax, Horsham, will be on Sunday 9th November and Armstice Day, Tuesday 11th November. These events are organised in partnership with the Royal British Legion and are an opportunity to remember, commemorate and recognise the sacrifice of serving and civilian individuals who have ensured that the freedoms and way of life we treasure has been preserved. It will include a ceremony held at the War Memorial led by Revd Canon Lisa Barnett, Team Rector of St Mary’s Horsham. Visit the Horsham District Council’s website for more information.
BMS Birthday Scheme
The BMS Birthday Scheme enables you to support the work of BMS World Mission by making a donation on your birthday. If you would like to join the scheme, contact Brenda Rowley – email:- bren151@talktalk.net