Church Family News 18.01.26
Dear Friends,
One of the things that I love most about Jesus’ teaching is that it’s beautifully universal. He uses stories about fields and trees and families to make his point. It’s all stuff that we can understand no matter if we’re born in 1st century Jerusalem or 21st century England.
However, in our Bible reading this week, Jesus tells a parable that seems to compare him (not all that favourably) to King Herod Archelaus. Whose contested coronation happened in 4BC within living memory. The point of the story being: The King’s coming back, what will you do while you wait?
We meet twice this coming Sunday at St John the Baptist Loxwood. Where we will be in Luke 19:11-27. If you get a chance, please do have a read through beforehand.
8.30am | BCP Holy Communion
10am | Family Worship | with Kid’s groups and followed by coffee.
Everyone is welcome & we’d love to see you there!
With love in Christ,
Revd. James Forward
Read on Below the Line!
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.
Men’s Brekkie
The next Men’s Breakfast is coming up on Saturday 17th of Jan, when James Forward will be speaking on…
God, AI & Man. In a world of artificial intelligence, what makes us human?
Email Andy Beattie to sign up. andy@alflox.org
Little Angels
Is a group for parents and toddler to come & play, have fun, sing songs, learn about God, and make new friends. It meets every Thursday in Loxwood Church 10-11.30am. All are welcome!
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. They will be starting up again in the 2nd week of Jan. If you are not already in a Pilgrim Group and would like to join one, please email Richard Allan 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 4th February. 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.
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.
Evensong and Pub Quiz
In early February we have a double-header on Sunday night! Evensong will be at the slightly earlier time of 5.30pm followed by the Friends of St Nicholas Pub Quiz. Please do email FOSNtickets@yahoo.com to book your place, and please don’t turn for Evensong at 6pm, as you might just catch the end!
