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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 – FOCUS ON m2m
Evening Worship, 6.30pm
Not a victim
Romans 8: 31-39
Mark Withers

NEXT SUNDAY, 20th June
Morning Worship, 10.00am
A wise servant
Nehemiah 2: 1-18
Gareth Cook

EVENTS AT A GLANCE
Tuesday 15th June: 12.30 pm: Gents who lunch, Spread Eagle, Northcourt Road
Wednesday 16th June: 8 pm: Church Prayer Meeting, LF School
Thursday 17th June: 7.30 pm: Craft Group, 3 The Spinney
Tuesday 22nd June: 10.15 am: Coffee Break, 3 Mandeville Close

DOMINIC PALMER'S BAPTISM ON JUNE 27th
I'm being baptised at the Long Furlong morning service, and there will be a bring-and-share lunch afterwards. We would love to share the occasion with as many of you as would like to come. If you want more details, please contact my mum, Beth Palmer, on 536289 or beth@geoffreypalmer.com
Thank you: Dom Palmer, and Beth and Geoff

NEW WINE 2010 - 7 WEEKS TO GO!
7 weeks today 153 people from Christ Church will be going to New Wine week B. This is an amazing number, but it’s not too late to book on. Half week tickets are available if you can’t join us for the whole week, or even a day pass (see www.new-wine.org to book). It’s an amazing time with God, and for us as a united congregation. We will be shortly letting you know when the tea for new comers (and old hands) will be. Any questions – Karen and Paul Brombley, 529659, pbrombley@hotmail.com

CAMPING WEEKEND
If you are joining us on the camping weekend, please could I have your deposit of £12 per family? Thank you. Anne Taylor

CHURCHES ENVIRONMENT DAY
Remember the community service projects for Hope08, when over 100 church members took part? Next Saturday, 19 June, Colin Pattenden has organised a follow up. We have requests from Abingdon Naturalists Society (they manage Barton Fields), BBOWT, Green Gym, and the Environment Wardens. It is a great opportunity for Christians to show that we care for God's world and want to look after our town. There is a list, with more detail, in the Entrance Hall.
To help with planning please sign up if possible, or contact Colin (colinpat7@hotmail.com, 530080), or me (richard.riggs@iee.org, 521931).

EVENTS FOR MEN
THIS EVENING –
SERVICE AND SOCIAL FOR MEN
Join us after the service for real ale, other refreshments, a live band, console games, Aunt Sally and other bar games. This is a great opportunity for all you men to invite your mates to the service and/or the social. The evening is informal, fun and sociable.
Ladies - you are very welcome at the service but sorry, the social is for the boys only!

IN STEP WITH THE SPIRIT –
A WEEKEND AWAY FOR MEN
Recharge, build friendships, and step forward with God - 3rd-4th July, Portsmouth. The weekend costs £90 (full board and conference costs) which is less than the last weekend! Pick up a flyer from the entrance hall and book your place today!

MWM ACTIVITIES IN MAY, JUNE AND JULY
Any men free during the day are welcome. Thursday, May 27th - Oxford Eights Week (Bumping races - great fun) Meet at Donnington Bridge at 2 pm. Expert guide! Saturday, June 12th - Didcot Railway Centre (in steam) Meet at church at 10am. Lunch at Didcot. Expert guide. Wednesday, July 7th - Cricket in The Parks - Oxford v Cambridge (weather permitting of course!) Details later. (Events arranged by John Shore during Brian Woolnough's convalescence, jandgshore@tiscali.co.uk (01235 520470).

SUMMER EVENTS
PRIME TIME
ACTIVITY WEEK
10th – 13th August
Brochures and booking forms are available from the entrance hall – please give a flyer to a friend or neighbour. Closing date for applications is Sunday 18th July.

STARSHIP DISCOVERY
HOLIDAY CLUB – 24th to 28th AUGUST
This year our space theme helps us on a voyage of discovery with the disciple Peter as he learns more about Jesus. The week will have its usual mix of songs, teaching, games, crafts, fun & mayhem! Application forms for both children and helpers are available now – the more helpers we have the more children can attend so sign up.

WOMEN'S DRAW NEAR EVENING
Our next evening of worship and prayer will be on Monday 28th June at 8pm in Barn 4 (former nursery) at Northcourt Road. For more information please call Kerry on 01235 851957.

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.

PAPERMAKING WORKSHOP
What: An opportunity to learn some papermaking skills
How: Tutor brings paper pulp and demonstrates different techniques and you have a go! You come away with beautiful handmade paper!
When: Sat. 19th June 2010 10-12 noon
Where: Larkmead School Main Hall
Who: Anyone of secondary school age and upwards.
Cost: £ 15
A welcoming and friendly atmosphere with refreshments included.
We have a few spaces left so please contact Karen if you are interested at kmount@lark-rise.org.uk

THIS MONTH'S WALK will be led by Michael Chown on Friday June 18th from Dorchester to Wittenham Clumps and back with a pub lunch at the end. Meet as usual at Northcourt Road for car sharing at 10am. Maggie and Ian Snowball 527673

WELCOME PACK FOR OUR NEW CURATE JITESH PATEL
Jit will be moving in to 33 Mattock Way on 21st June. We would like to welcome him with a starter pack of goodies and groceries – if you would like to contribute, there is a box in the entrance hall at Northcourt Road for your gifts.

MESSY CHURCH
Not a call for tidying up! Messy Church is a creative way for families to worship together. Peachcroft & All Saints churches are trying this new idea out – come and hear about their experiences and pray for the work amongst children in Abingdon. Monday 14th June (tomorrow!!), 7.30pm, Peachcroft Christian Centre. See Val Challis for more details.

HOLIDAY CLUB
A big thank you to everyone who has already offered to help with Holiday Club - if you are planning on helping but haven’t put your form in yet it would be great to hear from you soon. If you are not sure about leading a group of children why not help in the crèche during the week or organise the crafts or refreshments? See Val Challis for more details.

WINTERSHALL – THE LIFE OF CHRIST
An open air play in three acts, Tuesday 29th June – Sunday 4th July, 10am-4pm daily at Wintershall, Bramley, Surrey. Booking and details from 01483 892167, boxoffice@hutleygroup.com, www.wintershall-estate.com

THE ABINGDON BRIDGE
You are warmly invited to the Annual General Meeting on Monday 14th June, 6.45 for 7pm at the Salvation Army, West St Helen’s Street – come along and hear about the work and plans for the youth project, this is an opportunity to meet the new manager.

PUPPIES: Two lovely, friendly, 7 week old Jack Russell Terrier puppies ready now for homes and families of their own. (One boy, one girl) If you are interested, please ring Liz Turner 01235 520163.

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