Dear Friends,

Have you always thought, that one day, you’d properly look into God? But have never found the time?

This is your chance!

Our Alpha Course starts on Monday 5th Jan at 7.15pm in Loxwood Church. This short video below gives a little taste of what it will be like.

This Sunday we are continuing our God Made Flesh series, looking at what it means that Jesus became like us… Last week, from John 14, we saw that when we look at Jesus, we see God the Father. This week, from Romans 5:12-19, when the Father looks at us, he sees Jesus.

All are welcome to join us at Church on Sunday.

8:30am | Loxwood | BCP Holy Communion.
10:00am | Loxwood | Communion Service | With groups for the kids & refreshments afterwards.
6pm |Alfold | Evensong |

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…

Christmas Trees and Foodbank

As we move towards celebrating the Joy of the First Christmas, we are offering our Church Family the opportunity to share this with each other by taking one of the gift tags provided, writing a message and tying it to the Christmas tree in both Alfold and Loxwood churches.

At the same time, we are also asking that you think of those in need of food at this special time. If possible, add one or two of the festive items shown to your Christmas food shop; this will help create ‘Festive Hampers’. Please place your gifts in the boxes provided at each church before 17th December. The items will then be taken to Cranleigh Food Bank, demonstrating God's love and support to people in need in Cranleigh and surrounding villages.

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 you haven’t already done so, please remember to think about pray about your generous giving to the mission and ministry of Alfold and Loxwood Church.

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 7th 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.