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
Evening Worship, 6.30pm
I will build my church
Matthew 16: 13-19
Tim Davis

NEXT SUNDAY, 14th February
All Age Worship, 10.00am
What is a disciple?
Matthew 16: 13-20

EVENTS AT A GLANCE
Tuesday 16th February: Coffee Break at 10.15, 17 Cameron Avenue
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
Wednesday 24th February: Church meeting at 8.00
Friday 26th February: Curry evening at 8.00
Sunday 28th February: Tea for over 60s, 3 pm, 102 Gibson Close
Sunday 21st March: Bring and Share lunch after the service

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

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.

ENGAGING WITH GOD THROUGH THE BIBLE – LENT 2010 at Northcourt Road

Wednesday 17th February (Ash Wednesday Communion Service) 8.00pm
How God’s Word searches us; Ron Bushyager

Each evening will begin at 8.00pm with three practical 15 minute talks based on personal practice and experience. This will be followed by refreshments. The second half of the evening till 9.30pm is for Q&A with each speaker and the opportunity to explore some of the ideas heard earlier.

Tuesday 2nd March
Re-discovering Jesus in the Gospels ;Patrick Mayfield
How to chew and meditate on the Word; Ros Steel
In the shoes of a Bible character; Tim Davis

Tuesday 9th March
Using imagination and asking questions; Nick McLeish
Finding the hidden treasure: creativity and context; Sarah Gibbs
Reading an OT prophet; Tim Davis

Tuesday 16th March
The impact of reading the Bible in a year; Sandra Hodgetts
The power of studying the Bible together; Mark Withers and George Moody
The richness of the Psalms; Peter Walker

NEW FULL-TIME CURATE FOR JULY
Jitesh Patel will be joining Christ Church at the start of July. He will be ordained deacon in Christ Church Cathedral on Saturday 3rd July. He is 27, born in Leicestershire, attended Leicester Grammar School before studying Physics at Jesus College, Oxford. He then did a PGCE before teaching Science at a school in Brackley. Before undertaking ordination training at Wycliffe Hall in Oxford he was a lay assistant for a year at St Aldate’s. Coming from a Hindu family he was converted to Christianity while at University. Please be praying for him as he prepares to join us here.

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

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)

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

BEAUTY FOR ASHES – WOMEN’S DAY 13th March
Please pick up a leaflet from the welcome table and return your completed form to the church office as soon as possible.

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

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

FOODBANK
We are beginning to get requests at Foodbank for other items, as well as food, such as furniture and clothing. We are setting up an email mail list of people we can contact (to see if they can help) when such requests come in. If you would like to join this list please email emma.murray2@gmail.com. We anticipate 1 email about every 2 months. Many thanks.

HENRY OLONGA EVENING FOR MEDIC ASSIST INTERNATIONAL: February 26th
Henry Olonga shot to fame when he wore a black armband while playing for Zimbabwe during the 2003 Cricket World Cup to protest against the unjust policies of Robert Mugabe. Charged with treason, for which the penalty is death, Henry fled to the UK. His protest grew out of his Christian faith and Henry makes a first appearance in Abingdon to support MAI and to tell his story. He will talk with John Earwicker about the challenges of the African continent as well as sing and show his paintings.
The evening will be hosted at Manor School, Faringdon Road and begin at 19.45. Advance tickets cost just £5, including an interval drink (or £8 on the door). Order from John Earwicker (01235 550233 or info@medic-assist.org.) A great evening for church members and their not yet Christian friends!

Flower Anagrams Quiz. £5.00 prize.
To raise funds for their Guide trip to Switzerland in February, Jane Robinson is selling a quiz of flower anagrams, 50p.a copy with prize of £5.00.Available from her or the table in the foyer. The trip is part of the centenary celebrations for Girlguiding UK.

CURRY NIGHT OUT
Friday 26th February 7.45 for 8 pm at a local Indian restaurant. Please speak to Anne Taylor if you would like to come. This is an excellent opportunity to invite friends or family.

CAMPING WEEKEND
Anne would like to organise another camping weekend, probably Friday 16th – Sunday 18th July. Anne would be happy to book the Bletchingdon site again. Please speak to Anne or e-mail anne@jbtaylor.freeserve.co.uk

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.

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