The Parish of Langdon Hills

Alpha is an opportunity to explore the Christian faith in a relaxed setting over ten thought provoking weekly sessions. Our Alpha Courses begin on the following dates:

• Evening course: Thursday 25 September, 7.30pm

• Daytime course: Friday 3 October 1.15pm. This is an ‘Express’ course with slightly shorter sessions and free childcare for age 2 years +.

For more information on either of these courses speak to Colin, Donna Martin at St John’s or Eddy Lee at St Mary’s. You can also find out more on the Alpha website.

Registration forms are available at St Mary’s and St John’s - simply return to the Parish Office by 7th September.

You may have noticed a cross on the tower outside St John’s. Why is it there? Well, we are considering putting some form of cross on the tower and this is a temporary version so that we can see what it looks like. Any opinions? Let us know!

We need your support, views, ideas and prayers as we consider relaunching our ladies breakfasts. Everyone (men and women) is welcome to a meeting about this at St John’s on Friday 12 September at 7.30.

Tuesday 23rd September is our next men’s night. This will be at St John’s at 8pm - the speaker will be Duncan Green, who is to be the chaplain to the London Olympics. He will be describing his work as well as informing us about the different sites that will be used for the games.

St John’s Church - Sunday 21 September, 6.30pm. A time for us to come together and celebrate our forthcoming Alpha courses.

Sunday 8th June. In summary:

• BBQ, bouncy castle, disco, face painting
• 3pm-5.30pm
• Adults £3, Children £1.50 - must be purchased in advance

This is my Langdon Hills link drawing giving details:

Some photographs that Richard Dunhill has sent me.

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We are thinking of starting a n album recording significant occasions in the life of St. John’s, so that future generations can see how we’ve progressed since it was built. For example, a picture of the children who celebrated their first Communion last week. Has anyone got any photos of any past occasions? Especially from when St. John’s was first built, we can return them once copied. Also if you can include a brief description of the event pictured that would be helpful. If you have anything you’d like to see included, please contact Sue Drury. Thankyou

This is a new group at St. John’s which will replace the existing First Steps Group run on a Monday afternoon.

St. John’s 0-3 Club will be linked with St. John’s Pre-School, and will have a Christian emphasis. The Group will be aimed at children between the ages of 0-3 and their parents/carers. It will be suitable for children who attend pre-school as well as younger children.

The format each week will be:

1.15 Arrival

1.30 Children’s Christian Songs
Animal Friends (toys)
Bible Story with participation

Craft (carers/children together)

Tea/Coffee – Biscuit and chat

Free Play with Pre-School Toys

This will be an ideal time to meet new friends, in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

It will be a good time for children to familiarise themselves with St. John’s building and meet some of the Pre-School staff.

We will be starting on Monday, 14th January, 2008 at St. John’s, then every term time Monday. (Last Meeting in Spring term 17th March, 2008). There will be no charge but donations for tea/coffee will be welcome.

We look forward to seeing you there. Contact the Parish Office (01268 490400) if you have any questions.

The decoration and additions to the worship space is now nearing completion. The photo doesn’t really do justice to the new glass panels - go and have a look yourself if you get a chance! Click here to see some more pictures of the work in progress.

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