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
The God of judgement
Ezekiel 2: 1 – 3: 17
Tim Davis

NEXT SUNDAY, 21st March
Morning Worship, 10.00am
Resist his enemy
Acts 2: 37-44
Colin Wood

EVENTS AT A GLANCE
Tuesday 16th March: Coffee Break, 14 Rose Avenue
Tuesday 16th March: Gents who lunch
Sunday 21st March: Bring and Share lunch after the service
Tuesday 23rd March: Church meeting, 8 pm, LF School
Saturday 27th March: Alpha Away Day

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

Tuesday 2nd March – now download from website (www.cca.uk.net) or order a CD.
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 now download from website (www.cca.uk.net) or order a CD.
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
Studying the Bible together Mark Withers and George Moody
The richness of the Psalms Peter Walker

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.

WALKS - please book these dates in your diary
We are hoping to begin these again weather permitting leaving Church at Northcourt Road at 10am. All welcome. Monday 29th March - a one hour short walk in the Boars Hill / Wootton area with coffee after at Rosemary Maund's home. Tuesday 20th April, Wednesday 12th May, Friday 18th June, Thursday 15th July. Further details each month. If you would like to lead a walk please get in touch with us, we would be very pleased. Maggie and Ian Snowball 527673

DRAGON BOAT DAY is a family event from 10am - 5pm on Sunday 9th May at the Thames in Abingdon, and Man2Man would like to enter a team again this year. We're looking for around 20 rowers and a drummer (must be over 16 years old). No experience needed, and please consider inviting friends/colleagues to join in for the day. Please see Gerard Walls after the service, or contact him on 01235 536524 (email wallsgv@gmail.com), for more details.

EASTER HOLIDAY CLUB
On Good Friday 2nd April at Long Furlong School in the morning. This is for primary school aged children and will include music, crafts, activities, Easter talk and puppets. Tickets will be available very soon and there are loads of opportunities to help.

ONE HOUR A FORTNIGHT CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Archway in Abingdon (and Oxford) is looking for thoughtful listeners (male and female) who can give one hour a fortnight to make a difference to someone’s week. We currently have a waiting list of people (in Abingdon, Wantage, Didcot and Oxford) who are housebound and lonely who would appreciate your time and company. For more information without obligation contact the Archway office on 01865 790552, email office@archwayfoundation.org.uk or visit our website www.archwayfoundation.org.uk

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: 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.

CAMPING WEEKEND
Anne has reserved some space in the Bletchingdon campsite for the weekend of 16th – 18th July. Please speak to Anne or e-mail anne@jbtaylor.freeserve.co.uk if you would like to camp with us.

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
Thursday 15th April from 7.30 – 9.30 pm at 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. Anne Taylor (528505)

ELECTORAL ROLL REVISION
The time for the annual revision of the electoral roll is now upon us. Displayed in the entrance hall is the present roll. Also available are application forms for those wishing to go on the roll and correction forms for any errors or changes in the existing roll. The electoral roll reflects those are over 16 and members of our congregation and is the basis for voting at our annual meetings. Spencer M. White (521369)

RICHARD MOON WRITES:
On 21st March I will be running the Reading Half Marathon with a group from Abingdon School in aid of Helen & Douglas House. Helen & Douglas House provide respite and end of life care for children and young adults with life-shortening conditions, as well as support and friendship for the whole family. They are almost entirely funded by voluntary donations to help them support 250-300 families each year. If you would like to sponsor me, please go to http://www.justgiving.co.uk/abingdonschool where you can make a secure online donation using Gift Aid. Many thanks.

GATEWAY MONEY TIP
Stay on top of your finances by setting aside some time on a regular basis to review them. If you have a partner, plan to do this together.

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.

PRIMETIME 50+ CREAM TEA
You are warmly invited to come at 4.30pm on 21st March in the church hall for a cream tea. Please feel free to bring a friend. Last day to sign up on the sheet on the table. Thank you.

OPENING THE DOORS
The Barns Project Development Team invites you to join them in the Corner Suite at Northcourt Road from 8.00-9.00 pm on Monday 15th March for their second prayer session. We want to pray for the many aspects of the Barns project as it continues to develop, for those ministries within the community that are already happening and to seek God's heart as we look outwards as a church to serve others in love. Come and join us as we wait upon the Lord.

THE TRAGEDY AND THE TRIUMPH
Abingdon Arts Festival Exhibition based on Easter themes until 27th March at 35 Ock Street, open during cafe opening hours and Sundays 2 – 5pm. More details from 01235 530080.

BRA COLLECTION
We are collecting good quality second hand bras (normal or nursing) to take out with us for women in Nakuru, Kenya, when we go on our mission trip in May. Please drop off any donations in the box in the church entrance hall at Northcourt Road. Many thanks. Sarah Hunnings & Emma Murray

PERSONAL
Seaside Holiday? Delightful 4 bed cottage with pretty garden 50 yards from South Devon sandy beach available to members of Christ Church. Perfect for tots or walkers. Some availablility Easter/Summer holidays if you are quick! Please call Victoria 01865 391109 or gandvbaxter@btinternet.com for more information.
Free to a good home - 2 single divan beds and 1 small white chest of drawers - happy to separate them and deliver if required - Roland and Jean Knight - phone 01235 524766.
Christian Couple seeking accommodation in rented property (ideally 2 Bedroom House/Flat). Must have easy access to A34. Moving in date Mar/Apr 2010, 1 Year minimum tenancy. Rent: up to £750 pcm. Contact 07926-872284 (Nicole).
I am a Christian professional female in my forties about to start work in Abingdon. Long term I'm looking for a one bedroomed flat to rent, or perhaps a single female to lodge with. In the short term, i.e. from the end of March, a room to stay in without a long rental contract would be good, while I look for something more permanent. Please contact Jenny Smith on 07906 268782 or jenny.smithbms@yahoo.co.uk
I am moving to Abingdon to take up a job with BRF in Abingdon and am looking for some short term accommodation while I sell my house in Carlisle. I am looking for a simple one room within a house, furnished if possible. If you can help please contact Kevin Ball, breakawaysometimes@hotmail.com, 0758 186 1556.

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