Mission Prayer Meeting
On Sunday 17th November, it being the third Sunday of the month, there will be an opportunity to hear news from some of the overseas mission workers we support and to pray for them. Meet at 9.15am in the Main Hall. All are welcome.
PMA – Pleasant Monday Afternoon
Our next meeting will be on Monday 18th November from 2.30 – 3.45pm in the Main Hall. All our welcome to join. Our speaker will be Tara Beesley, who will tell us about 4Sight Vision Support – an organisation helping blind and partially sighted people in various ways. They were instrumental in helping to start our Craft Club.
Church Members' Meeting
There will be a meeting for church members on Wednesday 27 November in the church at 7.45pm. This will include the election of deacons and you are strongly encouraged to attend in person if at all possible. If you are not able to come to the church, you can participate in the meeting via zoom, but voting is only allowed in person or by using a postal vote. Members should have received a separate communication with details about how this works.
Church meetings are an opportunity to be involved in the decisions we make as a fellowship about church life - we hope you'll want to be part of that!
Men’s Coffee Morning
Thursday 28th Nov. 10.30 a.m. to 12.00 noon.
Venue : Chapel at Brighton Road Baptist Church
Our speaker will be our Pastor, Rev Tim Carter, who will bring us a farewell message.
All men are warmly invited to join us. Please note this is the fourth Thursday rather than our usual third Thursday.
Brian Carey. 01403 264903 brian.rosalyn@me.com
Advent Breakfast
All are invited to join the Advent Breakfast that will be held on 1st December 2024 at 9:30am in the Main Hall. If you intend coming, sign up on the sign-up sheet at reception or let the office know no later than Thursday 28th November 2024.
Christmas Child Shoeboxes
A BIG “THANK YOU” for 62 filled boxes and 20 sent on-line, with donations for transport and 100s of knitted hats, gloves, scarves and other items! They are now on their way to Tonbridge to be checked, packed and sent to the children!.
ON BEHALF OF THE CHILDREN “A HEART-FELT THANK YOU” From Keith & Alison.
Now please pray for their safe delivery.
Walks and Strolls
The next Saturday walk will be on December 7th.
Beginning of Christmas in Horsham
On Friday 22nd November 2024, the Horsham town centre Christmas lights will be switched on and St Mary’s Church Choir and St Mary’s School Choir will be leading a carol singing walk from 5pm to 5:45pm, singing carols in the Causeway, Forum, West Street and Market Square. Everyone will have carol sheets to join in the singing. Afterwards, the lights on the Christmas tree in the Market Square will be switched on, and the Capitol’s panto cast will perform festive songs. There will also be street food and late-night shopping.
Then, at 7:30pm, the Trinity Church Players will be carol singing around the Christmas tree in Piries Place. Everyone is invited to take part, as we declare through song the good news of Jesus’ birth.
Horsham Fairtrade Christmas Market
This year’s Fairtrade Christmas Market will be on 30th November 2024 at St John’s RC Church Hall. From 10am to 4pm. 20 tables of unusual Fairtrade products that make ideal gifts, especially for those who care about ethics and the environment. For more information about Fairtrade visit their website.
Horsham Matters’ Merry Melodies Christmas Concert
Get into the Christmas spirit at the Horsham Matters’ Merry Melodies Christmas Concert taking place on Saturday, 30th November at St Mary's Church in Horsham, featuring local talent including contemporary gospel choir, Singergy and local legend Jodie Munday plus a special guest. Doors open at 6:30pm with the concert starting at 7:00pm. There will be a bar providing mulled wine and mince pies. Tickets are £12 per person and can either be purchased from the TicketTailor website or in person at the Love it Again shop on West Street in Horsham town centre. Funds raised will help support the work in the community.
Crawley Millennium Band Christmas Concert
The Crawley Millennium Concert Band’s Christmas Concert at Brighton Road will take place on Saturday 14th December - start time 7pm and, as usual, entry is free. There will be some great music, Christmas carols, tea, coffee and mince pies. Look forward to seeing you there. Judy Mcmahon.Tele: 07813686020
Horsham Churches Together Christmas Carol Service
HCT Carols in the Carfax, with the Slinfold Concert Band, will take place on the Carfax bandstand on Saturday 14th December 2024.
Festive music from 11am
Carol service from 11:30am to 12:15pm, with singing, Bible readings, and a gospel talk and more festive music until 1pm.
Horsham Matters’ Christmas Tins or Toys campaign 2024
Horsham Matters is once again asking for your support to spread some Christmas cheer. Every year they support over 300 families across Horsham District with Christmas parcels which includes festive food and toys for the children.
If you would like to support the Horsham Matters’ Christmas Tins or Toys campaign, please contact them directly on info@horsham-matters.org.uk in the first instance to express your interest. They can then allocate a list of food items or an age group for toys. With your help, it can be a Merry Christmas for everyone in our community.
Alternatively, if you would prefer to make monetary donations you can do so on their dedicated Just Giving Page.
Eco tips
Are you a wish recycler?
Do you put things in the recycle bin hoping that's right?
You can do more harm than good!
Whole loads will be rejected if enough items are wrong.
Think of the person who had to sort through recycling.
It's better to only curb-side recycle what you are certain is correct and make sure it's clean!
Church Flowers
The flowers today are given by Beryl Martin, in loving memory of her husband, Denis.