PMA (Pleasant Monday Afternoon)
All are invited to join our group on Monday 23rd February from 2.30 to 3.45pm in the Main Hall. Sheila Stevens will be giving us an introduction to the material that has been prepared for the World Day of Prayer on March 6th by the women of Nigeria, and we will enjoy a cup of tea and a biscuit.
Service to mark the 4th Anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
St Mary's Horsham will once again be arranging a service to mark the anniversary of the start of this war. You are very welcome to join at 11am on Tuesday 24th February 2026, at St Mary’s Church in the Causeway. The service will be conducted by the Revd Michael Hogg from Brighton Road Baptist Church and will include prayers for peace, music and an opportunity for everyone to light a prayer candle.
Thanksgiving for the life of Muriel Kent
This will take place at BRBC at 12.30pm on Friday, 27th February and will be led by Michael Hogg. All are welcome and refreshments will be served afterwards.
Prior to this Michael Hogg will lead a service of committal at Worthing Crematorium at 10.30am. This will be for family and close friends.
Service on Sunday, 1st March
There will be no service at BRBC on Sunday 1st March as there is the joint Baptist Service at Trafalgar Road. If anyone wishes to stream the joint service, this is the link they’ll need: Trafalgar Road Baptist Church : Streaming
World Day of Prayer
Friday 6th March, part of a global ecumenical movement led by Christian women who welcome you to join in prayer and action for peace and justice.
Horsham’s World Day of Prayer Service will be at 1:30 pm on Friday 6th March 2026 at St John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 3 Springfield Road Horsham RH12 2PJ. The 2026 World Day of Prayer materials from Nigeria bring us a powerful invitation drawn from Matthew 11:28-30. At a time when people worldwide are carrying heavy burdens, our Nigerian sisters offer profound insights into finding rest in God.
PLEASE NOTE: The service will also be live streamed from the home page of the church website: www.stjohnshorsham.com which takes you to www.churchservices.tv/horsham.
Walks
There will not be a Friday afternoon stroll this month but I am planning a walk of 6-8 miles on Saturday 7th March. Venue will partly depend on the weather between now and then but we will meet at church at 9.45am.
Mary Breeze
Shoe Box Update
Now half-term and looking to Easter, Christmas seems a long time ago. But Samaritan's Purse has sent this message to us about the boxes we sent in love to the children. "Custom shoebox gifts built online were sent to Moldova, as well as a persecuted church country in Eastern Europe, while pre-packed shoebox gifts were sent to closed countries in Central Asia and the Middle East. For logistical reasons we’re unable to track the specific country each one went to. But no matter its destination, your shoebox gift is sure to touch the heart of the child who received it."
So on behalf of those children, a BIG THANK-YOU! You will remember that Moldova, though a small poor country, has a big heart and taken in many thousands of refugees from Ukraine.
Keith Johnson
Date for your diary: SEBA Partners in Mission Day
An inspirational conference designed to support and equip God’s people for His mission. It will take place from 10am – 3.30pm on Saturday 25th April at Crawley Baptist Church. Details to follow.
Transition Horsham, Annual Seed Swap
Transition Horsham - home of the Community Allotment - will be holding their Annual Seed Swap on 28th February 2026 10 - 2.30 at: The Green Hub, United Reformed Church, Springfield Road Horsham, RH12 2RG.
All are welcome, free entry, come along & swap locally grown seeds, or make a small donation if you have no seeds. The Green Hub is run by Sussex Green Living, home of The Repair Shop. Also Marmalade, Jam & Pickle For Sale.
We are recruiting volunteers to help maintain our stall at the monthly green Hub.
If you can spare a couple of hours once a month, please see me - Valerie - at the Seed Swap, or contact me via email.
We are also recruiting volunteers to work on the Community Allotment. If you would like to join this community group, please contact me via email.
Valerie Weedon, Transition Horsham val.spookymunch@gmail.com
Horsham Matters Yard Sale
Horsham Matters have got heaps of second-hand treasures waiting for buyers, including toys, household items, small furniture, games, books, and so much more! Bring a friend, grab a bargain, and help make a difference.
· When: Saturday 28th February | 9:00AM - 12:00PM
· Where: St John the Evangelist Church, Horsham RH12 2PJ
Horsham Green Film Festival
Transition Horsham, with funding from Sussex Green Living, is presenting the film, Six Inches of Soil at Trafalgar Road Baptist Church, Horsham, RH12 2QL.
7.30 pm Tuesday 3rd March - doors open @ 7 pm
This is a Free event. There will be a collection at the end of the film for those wishing to make a donation. There will be no refreshments available but you are welcome to bring your own snacks & soft drinks. For more information: films@trasitionhorsham.org.uk
Church Flowers
Last Sunday, 15th February, the flowers were given by Jill Boniface in memory of her dear husband Bernard.
Coffee Rota
5th April Yvonne & Allan
12th April Mary & Avril
19th April Brian & Jill
26th April Marion & Jill
3rd May Hilary & Alison
10th May Yvonne & Allan
17th May Mary & Avril
24th May Brian & Mary
31st May Marion & Jill
7th June Hilary & Alison
14th June Yvonne & Allan
21st June Mary & Avril
28th June Brian & Jill
If you are unable to take your turn, please change with someone. Thank you, Jill Boniface 01043 263563
BMS Birthday Scheme
Celebrating a birthday this week is Jill Boniface on Monday 23rd February