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If you are a visitor or newcomer to Long Furlong, a warm welcome to you. Please speak to the service leader and pick up a Welcome to Long Furlong leaflet and a term programme for more information.

Safety advice: we love having your children with us, but please remember that your children's safety is your responsibility whilst on the school premises and they must not be left unsupervised at any time, especially after the services.

While you're on the school premises ... The school has kindly given us permission to use the main hall, nursery, music room, the central outdoor play area (with adult supervision only), the toilets opposite the photocopier, and the corridors needed to get at them. However, please note that all other areas, especially classrooms, are out of bounds. For security reasons, no external doors or windows should be opened except by an adult, who must ensure that they are closed and locked afterwards

PRAYER AFTER THE SERVICE
If anyone would like someone to pray with them on any occasion, or after the service on Sunday, please ask whoever is leading the service, and we will direct you to an appropriate person.

PASTORAL TEAM 
If you or anyone you know needs to be visited or would appreciate prayer, please contact Alison Summers (535102), Wendy Crocker (524096) or Cathy Walker (528134).  If you are interested in getting involved in visiting, please speak to one of the team.

THIS EVENING AT NORTHCOURT ROAD
Evening Worship, 6.30pm
Father hallowed be your name
Matthew 6: 7-13
Ron Bushyager

NEXT SUNDAY, 17th January
Informal Worship, 10.00am
Accept his forgiveness
Isaiah 52: 13 – 53: 12
Ron Bushyager

SPRING TERM PROGRAMME CARD
The new term card for Spring 2010 is now available in the entrance hall.

EVENTS AT A GLANCE
Monday 11th January: Five a side Football
Tuesday 12th January: Strategy Group meeting
Tuesday 19th January: Coffee Break at 10.15. 85 Bath Street
Tuesday 19th January: Gents who lunch at 12.30, Spread Eagle
Thursday 21st January: Pastoral Prayers at 7.30, 50 Picklers Hill
Friday 22nd January: CiA Quiz night at 7.30, Peachcroft

CONFIRMATION SERVICE
with the Bishop of Reading (possibly with baptisms)
7th March, 6.30pm at Northcourt Road
This was a great service last time and a wonderful celebration. All those who would like to be confirmed please do speak to a member of staff or give your name to the office as soon as possible. Many thanks. Tim

THE JESUS WAY
Our sermon series and Life Group studies this term will be based on “The Jesus Way” by Peter Walker. Copies are available for purchase from the welcome table at the discounted price of £6 (normally £8.99).

LIFE GROUPS 2010
If you would like to join, or change Life Groups this term, please complete a questionnaire (on the Welcome Table) and return to Andrew Turner as soon as possible. If you would prefer this electronically, please e-mail on andrew.d.turner@btinternet.com.

CIA QUIZ
The Church in Abingdon quiz is being held at 7.30 on Friday 22nd January at Peachcroft. If you are interested in being on a team (we could field two) please let me know at del@walkercrew.plus.com by 16th January (so that we can let Peachcroft know numbers for organisational purposes).
It's always good fun and we tend to win every other year. This year we may have a secret plan! You don't have to be an expert at anything; it's just a social occasion with a fun atmosphere. If you're new to the church this last year or two, you're especially welcome. Derek Walker

MEN’S MINI-ALPHA BEGINS 19th JANUARY
20.15 – 21.45 at 85a Oxford Road. Over 4 evenings we will take a look at the life of Jesus - who he was; what he actually said and did; why he died and the resurrection. Evenings are very informal: a short talk to introduce the theme, followed by lots of opportunity for you to ask your questions. Nibbles, beer, wine and other refreshments will be provided. It’s for any man – whether you call yourself a Christian or not - who wants to explore what life is about and whether following Jesus has any relevance in today’s world. There is no cost – but please let us know if you want to come. Contact Mark Withers: 01235 537291 / mightywaters@btinternet.com

M2M EVENTS THIS MONTH
Pit Stop, Sunday 31st January, 20.00-21.45 at Northcourt Road, “Relationships”.

GODZKIDZ
We are very short of leaders for the children's work: especially for the 7 to 11 age range. Please talk to Diana Bingham if you feel you would enjoy doing this important ministry.

CHRIST CHURCH CRAFT GROUP
will now take place on the 3rd or 4th Thursdays of alternate months at Anne’s house, 3 The Spinney. You will have a chance to learn a variety of techniques for making greetings cards at a small cost of £1.50 per card made. Alternatively, please feel free to bring your own crafts. The next date is 18th February. Anne Taylor (528505)

PARENTS - when the children go out into their groups, all children under 3 are welcome to the combined Bubbles/crèche group. There will be toys for the younger children and some Bible-related activities for the 3-year-olds (and nearly 3-year-olds).
* The crèche is in need of some new toys so if anyone has any toys (preferably not battery-operated), puzzles, or books which they no longer need and could donate, please contact Gavin Barber on 527257. Many thanks.

CRASH PAD SCHEME – COULD YOU HELP?
Oxfordshire Emergency Access Supported Lodgings aims to respond to a crisis in the home life of a 16-25 year old. Crash Pad provides a room in an approved host’s home giving time to mediate between the young person and family or carers. If you are interested in finding out more about becoming a host, please contact Colin Pattenden on 01235 529938 or colinpat7@hotmail.com

GET TO GRIPS WITH A GOSPEL AND ENCOUNTER JESUS
Tuesday mornings, 9.45 – 11.15am from 12th January at 114 Oxford Road. Contact Claire Naylor 522263 for more information.

LENT COURSE 2010
This year’s Lent Course “Engaging with God through the Bible” is on 2nd, 9th and 16th March at 8.00pm (at Northcourt Road). More information to follow.
To start Lent, there will be an Ash Wednesday Service with Communion at 8.00pm on 17th February.

MWM EVENTS, COMING SOON
We warmly invite men who are free during the day time to the programme of activities for the Spring term.
1. Friday 15th January, a visit to the Imperial War Museum, London. Meet at Christ Church, 8.45am.
2. Thursday 25th February, a film (Doubt) and discussion meeting at John Shore’s, 2.15pm.
3. Monday 22nd March, a visit to Bletchley Park enigma museum. Meet at Christ Church, 10.00am.
Come and have a stimulating time, and good conversation. Any queries to Brian Woolnough (202146).

WANTED: ANOTHER COMPUTER
The Ethiopian OCMS student has very much appreciated the surplus computer a member of Christ Church was able to provide for him. If any one has another surplus computer I know another African student at OCMS who would give it an excellent home too. Any offers to Brian Woolnough (01235-202146)

*THANK YOU*
to the generous family, thank you very much. It will be used with care.

WOMEN'S DAY 2010
Next year's women's day will be held on 13th March and Debbie Flint is going to be one of the speakers! So put the date in your diary and more information will follow in the New Year.

IS GOD REALLY GOOD? “An Equipping Day for Thinking Christians”
Saturday 23rd January, 9am – 5pm at St Aldates, Oxford, £25 (£20 concessionary price) including lunch. Speakers are Michael Green, John Lennox, Amy Orr-Ewing and Michael Ramsden. Further details from and bookings can be made at www.isgodreallygood.eventbrite.com

PERSONAL
Free to a good home.
28" Panasonic Wide-screen CRT Television, black, remote control, 2x scart inputs. email: geoff@geoffreypalmer.com or phone 07958 615 005.

PLEASE PRAY FOR:
• all those who attended the Alpha course at Long Furlong this autumn – for the discovery of a deeper relationship with Jesus, at whatever stage of our spiritual journey.
• all the small groups as they prepare to start next term. Especially for new group leaders and members.

If you have any items for the newsletter or for prayers, please contact Anne Taylor (528505).