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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
Holy Communion, 6.30pm
David – Angry at sin
2 Samuel 12: 1-7
John Earwicker

NEXT SUNDAY, 4th July
Morning Worship, 10.00am
The rebuilding
Nehemiah 3: 1-12
Philip Bingham

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!

JITESH PATEL
will be ordained at Christ Church Cathedral Oxford at 6pm on Saturday 3rd July. His first Sunday with us will be 11th July. Please be praying for Jit for his ordination. Jit’s address and telephone number in Abingdon are: 33 Mattock Way, Abingdon OX14 2PQ, 01235 524159.

JANET TAFT
Congratulations to Janet Taft who has just been appointed the new Chaplain at St Helen’s and St Katharine’s School here in Abingdon. She will start in September. She will step down from her post on the staff here at Christ Church. However, she remains part of the church and occasionally Janet will lead some services. Please be praying for her as she prepares for this exciting new role. Many thanks. Tim

NEW WINE 2010 - 5 WEEKS TO GO!
5 weeks today over 160 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

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.

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.

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.

DRAW NEAR – TOMORROW EVENING
8.00pm in Barn 4 at Northcourt Road - an evening of worship and prayer for women.

GATEWAY MONEY TIP
Use the 48 hour rule! Take two days to think about any purchase - ask yourself 'do you really need it' and 'how many hours will you need to work to pay for it'? Give yourself a chance of staying within your budget.

MWM ACTIVITIES IN JULY
Any men free during the day are welcome. 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).

HOLIDAY CLUB CRAFTS
We need empty 2L fizzy drink bottles & kitchen roll cardboard tubes for holiday club this year – it would be great if you could help! There is a box in the entrance hall for them. Thanks, Val.

FROM THE MISSION SUPPORT GROUP
Martin Riddall has sent an appeal on behalf of a Taiwanese girl, Katrina Shen, who became a Christian through contacts with Agape Staff during her first year at Bristol University. Now she has a desire to share her faith by joining an Agape mission project to St Petersburg this summer, but needs to raise a total of £1650. She has no family or church support from Taiwan. If you would like to help her, please contact Roland Knight (524766 or randjknight@talktalk.net) for further details.

AN INVITATION FROM WYCLIFFE HALL OXFORD
The Revd Dr Michael Ward will be giving a public lecture based on his highly acclaimed book, Planet Narnia. Tuesday 29th June at 8pm, St Peters College, Chapel. All are welcome. Admission is free.

CONCERT IN AID OF KIANDA (KENYA) OUTREACH PROJECTS
Saturday 3rd July, 7.30pm, at St Barnabas Jericho, Oxford OX2 6BG, Baroque with Bowman (Sally Mears on cello). Tickets £15 & £18 (students £12), box office 01327 360931, www.fiori-musicali.com.

ST MICHAEL'S FELLOWSHIP
An evening of light entertainment from Flanders and Swann led by Glynne Butt. Thursday 1st July at 7.45 in the church room. All welcome to this free event!

PERSONAL
Fizz Mayfield is looking for some practical help and care for her mother who lives in one of the St Helens Almshouses. This amounts to one hour mid-morning Monday-Friday. For more details and rate of pay call 835667.
We have been contacted by a friend in Austria who asked if we knew of a family with children who might like to host a 16-year-old Christian girl for about 3 weeks during the summer. She wants to improve her English. She is musical and loves children. Please ask us for further details. Roland and Jean Knight 01235 524766.
Abingdon – two bed house for rent: Ferguson Place, North Abingdon. Off street parking. Part furnished. Refurbished kitchen and bathroom. Garden and shed with power and light. All mod cons. Available mid July. £800 per month + bills. Call Jackie for more information 07774 216750 or email jaxwales@yahoo.co.uk
To let from mid-August: 40 Bowyer Road, Abingdon OX14 2EP, £1195 per calendar month, 4 (good-sized) bedrooms, Off-road parking for 4 cars, No smokers, No pets. Contact: house@warnerville.co.uk or call 01235 204017 (or 07975 681664)
Calling for dog lovers: Sandra and Steve Wade are looking for someone to look after their (will be five months old) puppy during the day for a few hours while they are at work from September. It is a female flat coated retriever with lovely sweet temperament. If you are interested please contact Sandar or Steve on 01235 210796 or email sandarwade@yahoo.co.uk
Holiday caravan at Swanage Dorset: 38 ft, 6 berth with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, dining room, setting room with veranda which has panoramic views of Purbeck Hills and Swanage Bay cliffs. Pets welcome. There are still some dates available: 10–31 July, 28 August – 11 September. £350 per week. Ring evenings Janet Strong 01235 531718 or 07732 647382.

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