Church Family News 24.05.26 - Pentecost
Dear Friends,
In a list of events that changed the world, Pentecost has to be right up there!
As we’re going to see from Acts 2:1-13, it is the day that God came down from heaven, to live in us, and to go to the ends of the earth.
It is a day that changes Christians. Changes the Church. Changes the world. Come and be part of it.
We meet twice this coming Sunday morning in St Nicholas Alfold.
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!
Men’s Brekkie
“Can there be peace in the Middle East?”
Join us at our next Men’s Breakfast where we will hear from Mike Tomlinson, a former missionary in the Middle East as he answers that question.
Saturday 23rd May, 8.30am start, The Onslow Arms Loxwood. Email andy@alflox.org if you’d like to join.
Loxwood Fete - “Let Fete Decide!”
Loxwood Village Fete is coming up on Saturday 6th June. On our stall this year we are running “Let Fete Decide” a public vote to let the fete choose which sermon will be preached on Sunday 7th! The choices are:
Why does God allow suffering?
Has Science disproved God?
Come and say hello at the church stall to cast your vote!
Church Weekend Away - Book Tickets!
Tickets for our Church Weekend Away(ish) are on sale this Sunday after the service!
There is so much to look forward to. On the Saturday we have:
Great Bible teaching from Glyn Lucas - the Vicar of St John’s Woking.
Great Kid’s Groups - run by our friends at Cranleigh Baptist.
Great Food - think afternoon teas and BBQs.
Great Fun - Ceilidh dancing, country walks, games, crafts.
And then on the Sunday its:
Bacon Butties for everyone
Our ALL-AGE Father’s Day service at North Hall.
But most importantly its a great time together as a whole church family.
It will all be taking place at Loxwood’s North Hall over the weekend of 20&21st June. You can camp over night (or stay in your comfy bed).
We’ve worked hard to keep costs to a minimum:
Food & Activities
Adults = £35
Kids (4-18) = £10
Under 4s = Free
Overnight
1x Tent Pitch = £5
1x Caravan Pitch = £10
Sleeping @ Home = Free!
and if the cost would prevent you from coming - please have a quiet word with James.
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. 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
Women’s Brekkie
The next breakfast will be on Saturday 13th June. We are welcoming Lucy Savage who will be speaking on 'Never work with animals and children!'.
The topic is going to be about Lucy’s time spent running school farms and how she tied in the thread of Jesus’ unconditional love and our need to trust in Him just as children and animals trust us.
The cost is £7.00 per person. We accept cash or card payment on the door. If you would like to come please sign up using the sign up sheets at Church during Sunday services, the online registration form (https://forms.gle/9EozBhmptn9bP1AJ6) or email alflox.womensbreakfast@gmail.com
Prayer Central
Our 1st Wednesday of the month Prayer Meeting is coming up next on Wednesday 3rd June. We will meet in Alfold 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.
Deanery Worship Gathering With Bishop Paul
Bishop Paul is hosting a Bishop’s Gathering for each deanery in the diocese… and we are all warmly invited. Cranleigh Deanery will gather in St Nicholas Cranleigh on Monday 29th June. 7pm for refreshment. 7.30pm start. The purpose of the evening is to worship God, and to celebrate what he is doing in each Parish. No need to book. Please do come along.
Evangelicals Now Free Trial
As you may know, Iain Taylor (The Editor of our very own Parish Mag) has been a longtime contributor to Evangelicals Now. It is a monthly magazine that “are committed to producing great journalism which serves the many groups making up reformed evangelicalism in the British Isles. We want to do this in a non-tribal, unifying way. We want to bring light rather than heat, and informed discussion rather than knee-jerk negativity.”
Iain has some free copies to give away on Sunday and there is an introductory offer if you’d like to become a subscriber.
Recycling Milk Bottle Tops and More!
For a long time we have been in the habit of recycling our milk bottle tops at the back of church. But soon a few new boxes will appear!
What can be Donated:
Plastic milk bottle tops from milk cartons and bottles (in bags please)
The milk bottle lids need to be:
Washed, clean and dry.
Free of any paper, rubber or foil inserts or labels.
Lids which display in a triangle on the underside of the lid the number 2, 02, 4 or 04.
Please do not include Metal lids, Corks or Dirty contaminated tops
Used and empty Ink Cartridges (please place in the green donation box)
· Used and empty Ink Cartridges without packaging
· Unused and Out-Of-Date ink cartridges with packaging
· Original and Remanufactured ink cartridges
Please do not include Laser or Toner Cartridges
Water Filters (in bags please)
· Any type and Brand
Please do not include any packaging
Currency (in container provided)
· Foreign coins or banknotes
· UK coins or banknotes no longer in circulation
All of our recycling efforts will go to support the charity Sussex Green Living.
