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Vicar: Mark Lavender

from BBH Mag March 2023

from BBH Mag March 2023, page 9

Broadbridge Heath Parish Council

You can find us on Church Road, Broadbridge Heath: look for the triangular shaped building. To contact the church office: The Church Office, St John’s Hall, Church Road, Broadbridge Heath, RH12 3LD email: office@stjohnsbbh.org.uk.org.uk www.stjohnsbbh.org.uk

St John’s Events – March 2023

Every Wednesday - Early Bird Café 8.45 – 10.00 am. Come along for Fair Trade coffee/tea, toast and biscuits. No charge but donations welcome. All ages welcome. Toys for toddlers. Contact Val 01403 260179

Wednesday 1 March & 5 April – Craft Social 9.30 – 12.00. Come along and join in at any time – just bring along something crafty, enjoy some fellowship, swap ideas, share resources … and be creative! Cost £2 to cover hall hire and refreshments. Contact Charlotte 01403 267673.

Wednesday 15 March - Village Lunch - All are welcome to join us for food and fellowship at St John’s Community Hall BBH 12 for 12.30 pm. Cost is £4 per head on the day. Menu is Mediterranean Chicken followed by Bread & Butter Pudding. To book please call Charlotte on 01403 267673 by the previous Sunday.

Monday 27 March - Age UK Tea & Friendship Group 2 pm - Tea, Cake & Chat £1

Praying for our local streets

At St John’s Church we are praying every month for a set of roads in the village. If you would like something prayed for, email us: office@stjohnsbbh.org.uk

In March we are praying for everyone in:

St John’s Crescent, Swann Way, Heath Close, Sleets Road, Mulberry Gardens, Sullington Mead, Broomwicks Place, Broadbridge Park, Chantry Court

Sunday Services at St John’s

08.30 am Communion Service

10.30 am Morning Worship (with children’s groups)

10.30 am First Sunday - All-Age

10.15 am Midweek Communion (Every Wednesday)

Are you passionate to see children and young people come to faith in Jesus?

We're looking for a part-time Youth & Children’s Team (YACHT) Coordinator to help lead our ministry to young people in our village. A prayerful, inspirational person: who will build on the work which has developed here in Broadbridge Heath over many years, and lead us forward into a new and exciting stage. We are currently seeing a large growth in attendance of young families with children at St John’s and we want to make sure we can provide the best environment for every person, whatever their age, to encounter God.

This is a leadership role as well as an administrative one. The role includes coordination of the provision for children’s groups on a Sunday during church, oversight of family liaison work, preparing resources for all-age services and school assemblies, running parenting for faith or youth alpha courses and seasonal church activities amongst others. There is guaranteed variety in the role!

The YACHT Coordinator will work as part of a team alongside two members of clergy, two dedicated church wardens, a church administrator (part-time) and an ordinand as well as an excellent team of experienced youth and children's volunteers with additional input from the Horsham youth coordinator and the Diocesan hub.

Initially this will be a part-time role (0.6) with the potential to become full-time in the future.

We are excited to be able to expand our team at this time and to welcome to the church family someone who is young at heart and strong in faith. Initially, we would invite any potential applicants to register their interest by email: office@stjohnsbbh.org.uk upon which we will arrange to send you more details of the role and an application form. Mark

Upcoming services at St John’s:

5th March 10:30am: All-Age Service – an interactive family friendly service lasting about an hour

19th March 7pm: Encounter – our termly evening service with live band and contemporary music

2nd April 10:30am Palm Sunday – a service for all ages to mark the beginning of Holy Week

7th April 9:00am – Good Friday – An opportunity to use a series of reflective prayer stations

9th April 10:30am – Easter Sunday – Celebrate with us the true meaning of Easter –resurrection joy!16th April – Forest Church – an afternoon of activities and a BBQ for families with children (contact the church office for details)

1st Broadbridge Heath Beavers/Cubs/Scouts

James Seden Smith (GSL) gsl1bbh@horshamscouts.com

1st BBH Rainbows

Sharon Newman bbhrainbows@gmail.com

2nd BBH Brownies

Sharon Carver sharon.carver@outlook.com

2nd BBH Guides and Rangers

Sharon Newman bbhguides@gmail.com

St Johns Church office@stjohnsbbh.org.uk

Broadbridge Heath Parish Council Chairman – Terry Oliver oliver.t@broadbridgeheath-pc.gov.uk Parish Office & Officers Tel: 01403 900665 admin@broadbridgeheath-pc.gov.uk

Broadbridge Heath Gala Association

Email: bbhgalateam@gmail.com

Broadbridge Heath District Councillors Louise Potter and Matt Allen louise.potter@horsham.gov.uk

Broadbridge Heath Cricket Club 07740 101983

Broadbridge Heath Football Club crispan2@gmail.com 01403 252273

Broadbridge Heath Tennis Club

Ann Lines 07759 286434

Horsham District Indoor Bowls Club 01403 268346

Broadbridge Heath Stoolball Club (Ladies)

Sally Booker 01403 260036

Shelley Primary School Administration Office 01403 271340

Kinderoo Parent & Toddler Group Meets on Thursday mornings at St Johns Church Hall