Dear Friends,

There is lots going on this coming Sunday!

It’s the start of Advent, that season when we look forward to Christ’s coming. His first at Christmas, and his second TBC! For Advent we will be starting our new “God Made Flesh” series. Asking what it means that Jesus became like us, born of flesh and bone to Mary in Bethlehem.

It’s also an ALL-AGE service at the 10am. Meaning that families will stay in throughout and we will worship God all together from the very youngest to the very oldest. Andy Beattie is going to be preaching on John 14:1-14.

Last, but by no means least! Angus Gibson is being baptised at the 10am. Come and support him as he takes this important step of publicly proclaiming what he believes. Please do be praying for Angus in the coming weeks and months!

All are welcome to join us at Loxwood church on Sunday.

8:30am - BCP Holy Communion.
10:00am - ALL-AGE Advent Sunday, with Angus’ Baptism. Refreshments afterwards.

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

Church Yard Clear-Up

There is a group gathering to give Alfold Church Yard a spruce up! Saturday 6th December at 11am. Bring rakes, shears, secateurs & special request - a leaf blower if you have one!

Giving Sunday

If your home is anything like mine you will have come home from Giving Sunday last week with David Senior, fully intending to sit down, pray and do the sums to see how you might financially support our church. But then forgotten completely!

This is your reminder!

Full details of how to give via the Parish Giving Scheme, either to start a new regular donation, or to amend what you already give, are on our website here.

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.

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.