Church Family News 23.11.25
Dear Friends,
This coming Sunday is our Church ‘Giving Sunday’. We are delighted to be joined by Revd. David Senior who will be preaching to us from 2 Corinthians 9 & Matthew 6. His theme being that “We cannot out-give God!”.
We have so much that we want to achieve as a church. Not least with our vision to be a church: For Jesus. For Our Villages. Forever! And everything we do is funded by the generous giving of us… the church family. So please do think and pray in the coming three weeks about the level of giving that is right for you.
All are welcome to join us at Alfold church on Sunday. The Bible reading will be Matthew 6:19-24 & 2 Corinthians 9:6-15.
8:30am - BCP Holy Communion.
10:00am - Giving Sunday, with children’s groups, tea & coffee after.
Everyone is welcome & we’d love to see you there!
With love in Christ,
Revd. James Forward
Read on Below the Line!
Christmas
Christmas is coming. The geese are getting fat. Jesus gives us joy! And we want to share that…
There is loads going on this Christmas, and so many opportunities to bring our friends and neighbours along. Here is a sneak peak at the Christmas Card soon to be delivered around the Parish. It contains details of all our services.
Alpha
“Is there more to life than this?
What’s the meaning of life?
What am I doing here?”
Alpha is an experience that unpacks the basics of the Christian faith, in an open, friendly environment. It’s open to anyone who’s curious, no matter their beliefs….
Invite your friends who have questions! Bring them along to enjoy a meal, meet new people, watch a talk, and have an open conversation afterwards.
Try Alpha!
Monday 5th January. 7.15pm. Loxwood Church Room.
Email: Andy Beattie to sign up, andy@alflox.org or do so via the church website here.
Scratch Choir
Have you got a good singing voice? Have you got a bad one? We need you to join our Scratch Choir! All you need is enthusiasm!
What? To lend an enthusiastic lead at our Traditional Reading & Carols Services.
When? 6.30pm Sunday 14th Dec in Alfold. 6.30pm Sunday 21st Dec in Loxwood. We will meet at 5.15pm for a brief rehearsal on the 14th and at 5.45pm for rehearsal on the 21st.
How? Get in touch with Emily Cross to let her know if you're keen. office@alflox.org
Who? Everyone!
Women’s Breakfast
Join us on Saturday the 6th of December, as Ruth Shaw will be sharing with us her “Recipe for a successful Christmas!”
Cost is £7. Please sign up using the registration link or email alflox.womensbreakfast@gmail.com
Safeguarding
Last week in church, our Parish Safeguarding Office, Ruth Allan, told us about our new safeguarding campaign. Abuse… See it. Hear it. Report it.
We want A&L to be a place where all can learn and grow in the knowledge and love of God in safety. So, if you ever have any safeguarding concerns. Even if something just feels a little ‘off’ and you are unsure. Please know that you can get in touch with any member of our team, or with the Guildford Diocesan Safeguarding Team and you will be listened to and taken seriously.
Ruth Allan - PSO - safeguarding@alflox.org
Richard Allan - Curate - richard@alflox.org
Andy Beattie - Curate - andy@alflox.org
James Forward - Rector - james@alflox.org
Guildford Diocese Safeguarding - safeguarding@cofeguildford.org.uk - 01483 790379
Pilgrim Groups
Pilgrim Groups are a place of deeper fellowship, where we support one another in prayer, and go deeper into God's word together. If you are not already in a Pilgrim Group and would like to join one, please do e-mail Richard or speak to him in church. richard@alflox.org
Prayer Central
Our 1st Wednesday of the month Prayer Meeting is coming up next on Wednesday 3rd December. 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.
Baptism Sunday!
Sunday 30th November is a date to keep in your diary! At the 10am ALL-AGE Service in Loxwood Angus is going to be baptised with us! We’re borrowing a pool from a local church. Please do join us for the special occasion and keep Angus in your prayers.
Year of Prayer
Psalm 127 says ‘Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labour in vain.’ Monday Morning | Alfold or 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.
