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
Testimonies of mission

NEXT SUNDAY, 25th APRIL – VISION SUNDAY
Morning Worship, 10.00am
Stepping forward
Joshua 1: 1-11
Ron Bushyager

INVITATION to our Bring & Share lunch on Vision Sunday/AGM next Sunday
We are trying something different this year so more people can be involved. The published Annual Report is available for you to pick up today; we are going to see if we can put the key verbal presentations within each service. Then at lunchtime all of us from both sites and every congregation can come together.
Come and join us for a Bring & Share Lunch at Dunmore Primary School for 1.00pm. Please bring along a plate or more of buffet food, either savoury or sweet, as your contribution to the shared lunch. Everything should be pre-prepared and served ready to be eaten. We will provide plates, bowls, utensils and all the drinks.

OPENING THE DOORS
Prayer And Praise Evening For All to pray for the “Opening the Doors” project on Tuesday 27th April, 8.00pm in the Tithe Barn. Gift weekend 8th - 9th May.

AGM AND CHURCH COUNCIL
At the Church AGM on 25th April, there will be elections to fill vacancies on the Church Council. In the entrance hall, there is a list of current members of the council, showing those who are stepping down. There is also a form for nominations. If you wish to be nominated for one of the vacancies, or to nominate someone else in the church, please speak first to Tim, Ron or one of the Wardens about the role and responsibilities. Closing date for nominations is TODAY so that the names of nominees can be included in the bulletin on Sunday 25th April. The Wardens

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.

m2m WEEKEND - MEN: DATES FOR YOUR DIARY!
We can now confirm our men's weekend for July 3 & 4. We are going to return to Portsmouth which offers excellent facilities for all ages and fitness levels! Our theme will be "In Step with the Spirit" and we really hope all men will be able to join us. More details will follow in April.
Mark Withers, m2m coordinator (mightywaters@btinternet.com)

m2m PIT STOP
Sunday 25th April, 8.00pm in the church at Northcourt Road. George Moody will be speaking on “Sex”. All welcome.

BRA COLLECTION AND RECORDERS/RECORDER BOOKS FOR KENYA
We are collecting good quality second hand Bras and Recorders/Recorder books to take out on our mission trip to Kenya in May. Please put any donations into the Bra collection box in the foyer at Northcourt Road. Thank you so much.
Sarah Hunnings and Emma Murray

'TIME OUT FOR MARRIAGE' WEEKEND MAY 8th & 9th
This will be our first non-residential marriage weekend. This is to make these weekends more accessible to couples restricted by the higher costs and childcare logistics that our residential One Accord weekends have posed. It is suitable for everyone whether you have been married 1yr or 51yrs!! The weekend is a time set aside to enrich Christian marriages, to allow God to speak & to get the best out of our marriages. The weekend consists of considering a subject together followed by conversation in private as a couple. You will NOT be asked to share in a group setting. This will be take place at 45 Northcourt Road (opposite church) & the Church buildings and led by members of the One Accord team (see www.oneaccord.org.net for more info). Cost £43.50 per couple. For more details contact the Church Office or Bill & Rosemary Buchan on 07785960517

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.

DELHI ACTION TEAM VISIT : 3rd – 9th MAY
Thank you to those who have offered accommodation for the 3 girls with Hannah Burfitt. We now have enough offers of beds, but there are still several opportunities for you to invite one or more of them for a meal during the week. Please contact Roland Knight on 01235 524766 or email randjknight@talktalk.net

SPRING CONCERT
On Saturday May 1st, 7.30pm at Abingdon Baptist Church, an evening of music and singing from a variety of genres. Duncan & Karen (light, easy listening),The Rock It Band (Rock), Mark Powys Smith (Tenor) and Roy Young (guitarist). All proceeds to The Archway Foundation. Tickets £8 available from The Archway Foundation 01865 790552 (office@archwayfoundation.org.uk), or Colin Pattenden at 35 Ock Street.

CORNERSTONE PRESENTS: THE ACOUSTIC GOSPELS
An evening with singer/songwriter Graham Kendrick, Tuesday 18th May, 7.30pm at Wantage Civic Hall. Tickets £9, 01235 772280, www.cornerstonegrove.org.uk/events

CHRISTIAN RESOURCES EXHIBITION 2010
Tuesday 11th – Friday 14th May at Sandown Park, Esher. Further information from www.creonline.co.uk.

ABINGDON ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY
based at Abingdon Community Hospital, is looking for volunteer drivers to transport members to and from the Club. A mileage allowance is payable. Please contact Carole on 01235 205407 if you can help or for more information.

FREE SWAP SHOP 24th APRIL
Bring along things you don't want and take away things you do... Or just come along and pick something up... all for FREE! 10am - 11.30am, Long Furlong Community Centre, Boulter Drive. Check what to bring before coming: www.longfurlongcommunity.co.uk. If you are able to help on the day please contact Gill Turner, 529297.

GATEWAY MONEY TIP
Did you know? 34% extra is spent if plastic is used instead of cash! Try using cash for a month, separated into pots for the different parts of your budget - you'll spend less overall.

WALK on April 20th will be in Wytham Woods. Bring your own picnic or eat at The Trout pub (not cheap but you can have a starter if you don't want much). Meet at Church (Northcourt Road) for car sharing at 10am. Maggie and Ian 527673

ELECTORAL ROLL: The updated and corrected electoral roll is now on display in the entrance hall. No new additions can be made to the roll until after the Annual Parochial Meeting on 29th April. Any errors may still be corrected by submitting through the office the yellow forms on display. Spencer M. White 521369

AN EVENING WITH J.JOHN AT GREYFRIAR’S CHURCH READING
Join J.John and friends, Thursday 22nd April at 7.30pm for an inspiring evening for seekers and those on a journey with God. Tickets £5 from Greyfriar’s Bookshop, 0118 951 6701 or office@greyfriars.org.uk

PLEDGE CARDS
Thank you to everyone who has returned the new pledge card for 2010. If you have not yet done so please return yours to the Treasurer via the church office. Thank you.

BRING & BUY SALE IN AID OF MYELOMA UK www.myeloma.org.uk
Thursday 29th April, 9.30am-12.30pm, in the hall at Northcourt Road. This event is being organised by David & Muriel Fraser (01235 532049) to help their daughter Debs in her quest to raise funds for research and treatment. There will also be a fund-raising coffee morning at 7 Godwyn Close, 10am – 12.30pm on Saturday 12th June.

CHRIST CHURCH ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER LIST
There is still time to add your details or make any changes before the new issue of this list is published. Please fill in a form from the entrance hall or contact the church office office@cca.uk.net or 539172 with any amendments. Thank you. Christine

CHARITY CONCERT FOR HAITI EARTHQUAKE APPEAL
Saturday 24th April, 7.30 – 11.00pm at Peachcroft Christian Centre. Tickets £7.50 from Peachcroft Christian Centre and Mostly Books or £10.00 on the door. Price includes a soft drink. Local bands, lively music from all decades 60s onwards.

WALK WITH THE CREATOR
Yet another walk - this one with Sage, Oxford's Christian environmental group. Saturday 24 April, along the Cherwell valley: 4 miles, 2-3 hours with stops for readings and reflection. 2pm at the Victoria Arms, or 12.30 for lunch. Richard Riggs 521931

HEALING PRAYER COURSE – Tues 4th, 11th, 19th & 25th May in church: 7.45 – 9.30pm. Ever felt you should pray for someone but not been sure how? Using material from Resource (Martin Cavender), this mini course covers essential elements of the healing ministry – the biblical basis, the role of the Holy Spirit, prayer for physical healing as well as inner healing. Each evening will include practical exercises as part of the learning (non threatening, I promise!) as well as becoming familiar with particular Scriptures that address specific areas of need. Any course of this nature involves listening to God not just for others, but for ourselves too, so it’s an opportunity for personal spiritual growth as well. Open to all, if you’d like further information, do get in touch. Janet 200593

ELECTION HUSTINGS
for Oxford West and Abingdon on Thursday 29th April, 7.30pm at the Abbey Hall, Guildhall, organised by the Church in Abingdon, on behalf of the local community. Come along and meet the candidates standing for election and find out about their policies and local priorities. If you would like to put a question to the candidates, please send to cia35abingdon@aol.co.uk.

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