Church Family News 12.10.25
Dear Friends,
As the classic Harvest hymn goes…
“All good gifts around us are sent from heaven above. Then thank the Lord, Oh thank the Lord, for all his love”.
(I bet you can’t read that without hearing the tune!)
This coming Sunday at 10am we are celebrating Harvest together, with our ALL-AGE Harvest service. The children will stay in church throughout, as we sing, and pray, and give thanks to God for all that he gives us. Everyone’s invited. All are welcome.
Psalm 104, our focus for Sunday, says this…
“When you open your hand, they are satisfied with good things.”
We meet twice this coming Sunday morning in Alfold Church. Looking together at Psalm 104…
8:30am - BCP Morning Prayer
10:00am - ALL-AGE Harvest Celebration with Communion, followed by refreshments.
We’d love to see you there!
With love in Christ,
Revd. James Forward
Read on Below the Line!
Women’s Breakfast
Women's breakfasts take place every other month in Loxwood Church and everyone is welcome. It is a time to get together, enjoy a delicious continental breakfast with unlimited tea and coffee and listen to gifted speakers talk about a variety of different subjects.
The next breakfast will be on Saturday 18th October. 09:00-10:30am. We are welcoming Louise Davies who will be speaking to us about 'Journeying with The Waymaker'.
The cost is £7.00 per person. We accept cash or card payment on the door.
If you would like to come please sign up using the sign up sheets at Church during Sunday services, the online registration form (https://forms.gle/xCfDVGWJ3XsDKx369)
or email alflox.womensbreakfast@gmail.com
All Souls Memorial Service
All Souls is a chance to remember and give thanks to God for those whom we love that have died. All the details are on the invitation below which will be sent out in due course to all families that have had funerals with us in recent years.
But it is open to everyone, and if you would like to have the name(s) of a loved one read aloud as part of the service, please contact Emily in the office office@alflox.org
Vision Dinner
If you missed our Vision Dinner last month, there is still a chance to catch up and find out what were all about. The recording of the talk, and our new Vision Card can be found on the Our Vision page of our website.
Andy Beattie’s Ordination
Thanks to those who joined at Guildford Cathedral last Sunday for Andy Beattie’s Ordination. It was a great day celebrating Andy’s calling and new role!
If you want to read the story of how Andy came to this moment, you can do so here.
Prayer Central
Our 1st Wednesday of the month Prayer Meeting is coming up next on Wednesday 5th November. We will meet in Loxwood Church Room. We meet at 7.30pm for refreshments, 8pm to sing and pray, and we always finish by 9pm. There is never an obligation to pray out loud. God hears the prayer of our hearts just as well! Please do join us.
Harvest Collection
If you want to contribute to our Harvest Collection on Sunday, but you're not sure what to donate, you can see requested items here www.cranleighfoodbank.org/donations and please make sure that all perishables will still be in date by the end of October.
Year of Prayer
Psalm 127 says ‘Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labour in vain.’ Monday Morning | Loxwood Church Room | 9am-Midday | Drop in Drop Out | Come and pray for God to build.
Discover
Have you ever taken the time to discover what Jesus actually said about himself? Come and join us in a relaxed setting as we take a closer look. We meet in the Onslow on Monday nights and look through a bit of John's Gospel (which is a biography of Jesus' life) together. No question is silly or off limits. Everyone is welcome. If this could be right for you or a friend you know, drop me an email at andy@alflox.org Every Monday Night. 7.30-9pm. The Onslow Arms.
Loxwood Primary School Governor
There is a real opportunity to serve our local community, and make a difference at Loxwood School which the Deputy Head has asked me to share with you. Please click on the flyer for more info.
