Looking for a previous Notice sheet? Find them all on the Term Calendar page.

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
Holy Communion, 6.30pm
Give us today’s bread
Luke 12: 13-21
Marcus Gibbs

NEXT SUNDAY, 7th February
Holy Communion, 10.00am
Bear witness to his reign
Matthew 28: 1-20
Ron Bushyager

EVENTS AT A GLANCE
Tuesday 2nd February: Coffee Break at 10.15. 66 Alexander Close
Tuesday 16th February: Gents who lunch at 12.30, Spread Eagle
Thursday 18th February: Pastoral Prayers at 7.30, 50 Picklers Hill
Thursday 18th February: Craft Group at 7.30, 3 The Spinney
Sunday 28th February: Tea for over 60s, 3 pm, 102 Gibson Close
Sunday 21st March: Bring and Share lunch after the service

PIT STOP THIS EVENING, 20.00-21.45 in the Corner Suite at Northcourt Road, “Relationships” James Ross. Refreshments & nibbles from 20.00.

MONTHLY CHURCH MEETINGS
The purpose of these meetings will be in developing and sharing a vision for Long Furlong – particularly seeking to hear God’s voice together. They will be on the following dates: Wednesday 24th February, Tuesday 23rd March from 8pm at Long Furlong School.

ALPHA AWAY DAY
This is an exciting opportunity to attend an Alpha away day, which is focussed on the Holy Spirit, on Saturday 27th March. The invitation is for anyone in the congregation who would like to come. If you are interested in coming, please let Andrew Turner know on 529297 or andrew.d.turner@btinternet.com, as soon as possible, so that we can get an idea of numbers. More details will be available soon.

CONFIRMATION SERVICE with baptisms
with the Bishop of Reading
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

DISCUSSION MEETING ON EUTHANASIA
AT ST ANDREWS CHURCH, LINTON ROAD, NORTH OXFORD TODAY, 6.00pm
Dr Evan Harris MP for Oxford West and Abingdon will be defending his role in the campaign to legalise euthanasia in the UK. Dr Peter Saunders GP and Member of the Christian Medical Fellowship will be debating this with him and they will be taking questions from the floor. All welcome.

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.

OVER 60s TEA
Ruth and Ron Bushyager warmly invite anyone from the congregation who is 60 years or over and their spouses for tea on Sunday 28th February at 3 pm, 102 Gibson Close

GATEWAY MONEY TIP
New Year, New Decade - but the same old money stresses? Take control by preparing a realistic budget - download a budget sheet from http://www.stewardship.org.uk/money
/smartweb/resources/search/qlink/Budget. For encouragement or assistance with budgeting contact Gateway Money Help for free confidential help - phone: 07977093387 or email: gateway@cca.uk.net

M2M EVENTS THIS MONTH
Have you picked up the latest M2M mini-mag from the entrance hall?
Pub & A Pint - For Men Our next 'first Friday' pub & pint evening for men will be on 5th February from 20:30 at the Spread Eagle on Northcourt Road. This is an informal evening for whoever can make it - and a chance to bring a mate along too. Hope to see you there.
Please contact Mark Withers mightywaters@btinternet.com/ 01235 537291 if you need more details about M2M.

CHRIST CHURCH EMAIL LIST
I maintain and distribute a *Christ Church Email List, which is only distributed to those whose addresses are on it. Users are discourages from using it for bulk mailings - we all get enough of those! So - (a) if you would like to be added to the list, or (b) would like your address removed, or (c) your address has recently changed, please email me at jandgshore@tiscali.co.uk Thanks. John Shore

CHRIST CHURCH ADDRESS BOOKLET
An updated edition of this address and telephone number list will be produced soon. To check that you have an entry in the booklet, please check the list of names on the Welcome Desk, and if you wish to amend any of your details, or if you wish to be included in the booklet for the first time please complete a white A5 form from the Welcome Desk and return it to me as soon as possible. You do not need to contact me if your entry is correct. Thank you. Christine (539172)

“ENGAGING WITH GOD THROUGH THE BIBLE”
2nd, 9th and 16th March at 8.00pm in church. Ash Wednesday Service with Communion at 8.00pm on 17th February. More information to follow.

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. Thursday 25th February, a film (Doubt) and discussion meeting at Brian Woolnough’s, 2.15pm.
2. Monday 22nd March, a visit to Bletchley Park enigma museum. Meet at Christ Church, Northcourt Road, 10.00am.
Come and have a stimulating time, and good conversation. Any queries to Brian Woolnough (202146).

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR MISSION PARTNER
Presentation about Pat Herbert's life, work and play in Ghana, following my recent visit. Thursday 11th February at 7.30pm in the main church (Northcourt Road).
Eileen Bontempelli 526331, ebontempelli@oxfordeconomics.com

ANDY MURRAY
Over the last two years Andy has had a growing sense of calling to the ordained ministry. There is quite a process to go through to be recommended by the Church of England. Andy’s next big step is a three day selection conference – officially called the “Bishop’s Advisory Panel”, on 1st-3rd February. Please be praying for him as he prepares for this.
If he is recommended (we will know about two weeks later) he and the family will move in mid-August to Trinity College Bristol to train. If he is not recommended then he stays with us. Obviously we don’t want him to go and clearly we want him to be recommended!
If he is recommended we will immediately advertise for a new Youth Pastor with the aim to have a new person here by September. Your prayers for Andy & Emma and the children and all of this please. Many thanks. Tim

MARIE CURIE CANCER CARE
urgently need collectors for the Great Daffodil Appeal 2010. If you can spare an hour or two on either Friday 19th March between 9am-3pm at Tescos forecourt or on Friday 26th or Saturday 27th March – between 9am-3pm in Abingdon Market Place. Please contact the Oxfordshire Organisers Jess & Shir on 01869 246655. Thank you. Anne Moon (521194)
WOMEN’S DAY
This 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 now - more information will follow soon.

CHURCH IN ABINGDON AGM
18th February at 7.45pm in the hall at Christ Church, Northcourt Road. This will be an open meeting at which the annual report and accounts will be presented - all are welcome to attend. Further details from Debs McKnight CiA Admin (01235 528985/07896 860381).

COURSES THIS LENT
St Edmund’s Church “Life in the Spirit” – praise, prayer, talks, discussion - seven Thursdays from 11th February, 7.45pm at St Edmund’s with David Payne, Jenny Baker, Roy Hendy, Charles Whitehead. Many who have followed this course have found it be a life-changing experience. All welcome. Details from 01235 528528.
Church in Abingdon “The King and the Kingdom” with David Winter, 8.00pm, Peachcroft Christian Centre, starting Monday 22nd February. Info: 01235 523087

BRF SEEKS PA FOR CHIEF EXECUTIVE (maternity cover for one year)
BRF is looking for someone to provide a year’s part-time maternity cover for the role of PA to the Chief Executive from the end of February 2010. With a staff of 25, BRF is a Christian charity and a specialist in the areas of Bible reading, Christian living, prayer and spirituality, and discipleship. The role will be based at BRF’s Abingdon office and will involve supporting and working closely with the CEO in all areas of his responsibility, including advocacy, fundraising and charity governance. For further details and to apply go to www.brf.org.uk/2924

CHRIST CHURCH EMAIL LIST
I maintain and distribute a *Christ Church Email List, which is only distributed to those whose addresses are on it. Users are discourages from using it for bulk mailings - we all get enough of those! So - (a) if you would like to be added to the list, or (b) would like your address removed, or (c) your address has recently changed, please email me at jandgshore@tiscali.co.uk Thanks. John Shore

SING FOR LIFE – MARCH 2010
in aid of the Anthony Nolan Trust. Your challenge is to get sponsored, sing 50 hymns, psalms or verses and have fun. Visit www.anthonynolan.org.uk/singforlife or ring 0303 303 3000 for more information.

A ROCHA FRANCE TEAM URGENTLY SEEK A VOLUNTEER –
The French team at Les Courmettes is looking for a volunteer to be a part of the team, preferably for the next several months. The main duties would be helping Marie, assistant to the director, in babysitting her infant three days a week, as well as gardening and housework. The volunteer could join a Beginner’s French class, being taught by Marie, a certified French teacher.
Les Courmettes is a beautiful, 600 hectare site in the hills above Nice, a wealth of natural habitat overlooking the Côte d’Azur. There is a resident team of three, plus frequent volunteers. English is spoken by the resident team. Marie and Etienne Warzecha live off-site in a nearby town. Accommodation would be at Les Courmettes.
This is an urgent need as of February 1, 2010. Please contact Paul Jéanson at paul.jeanson@free.fr if you are interested. http://www.arocha.org/fr-en/index.html

CRISPIN FLETCHER-LOUIS SPEAKING ON ANGELS
A New Wine evening event, the first in a series entitled “Deep Church”, at Trinity Church Cheltenham on Monday 8th February, 8.00-9.30pm. Information from 01242 808755.

PERSONAL
Holiday home available in Lymington on the south coast near the New Forest, three bedrooms, farmhouse kitchen, enclosed garden, near Isle of Wight ferry, from April – September, £350 per week, please ring Holly Cockram 534851 for more details.
Spacious studio flat to rent in Abingdon near the White Horse Leisure Centre, white goods included. Suit single professional person. £510 per calendar month. Contact Debbie Mackenzie on 07724 885157.
Free to a good home: 1. Two-seat sofa, floral pattern, 145x90cm; 2. Oval dining room table, seats 4 or more. 160cm x 99cm, expanding to 213cm; 3. Kitchen chair, 86cm high, 43 x 43cm. Wooden frame, rattan seat. Call Ben Jeapes 01235 204011 or ben-jeapes@sff.net.

PLEASE PRAY FOR:
• Please pray for our Life Groups as we begin our new series “the Jesus Way” – for honest and open hearts and minds, ready to hear from Jesus as we seek to follow him, his way.

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