Dear Friends,

Advent is in full swing and we’ve had a busy week of wonderful celebrations, including welcoming Loxwood School and Little Harriers Nursery to our church. Here are a couple of photo highlights!

Beer & Carols on Tuesday Night at Firebird.

Read on below to find out what is coming up this week!

This Sunday morning we are continuing our God Made Flesh series, looking at what it means that Jesus became like us… This week, from Hebrews 2:10-18, is what it means that Jesus became our brother.

All are welcome to join us at Church on Sunday.

8:30am | Alfold | BCP Morning Prayer
10:00am | Alfold | Communion Service | With groups for the kids & refreshments afterwards.
6:30pm | Alfold | Carols by Candlelight | with mince pies and mulled wine!

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!

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.