We will be making our annual donation to the Samaritans Purse charity on November 16^th. Don’t forget to start gathering items for your shoeboxes; toys, toothpaste/brushes, soap, stationery, hats/gloves, which we will collect that Sunday – forms and information available soon.

Ladies

We welcome you to join us

as we meet together

for a buffet meal

and share an evening with

Diane Hale

Friday 31^st October 7.00pm

Cranleigh Community Church

Bring your friends and neighbours for this time of fellowship together. Diane led the ladies weekend

away at Chantmarle last year and her message was appreciated by all.

No charge but there is opportunity to donate towards

Diane’s ministry. Please sign up on the yellow sheet on

the notice board by 26^th October.

For further details or if anyone needs a lift please

contact the Church Office

“Is This It?”, “What am I doing here?”, “Who cares?”, “Why’s it so messed up?” These questions will be the focus of this years Alpha Campaign staring in September. Once again we are linking with other local churches to provide combined Alpha meetings here in Southbourne, St Saviours will be hosting the first in the Alpha Series on Tuesday September 23rd  for those who may be interested.  The full programme is listed below with topics and venues. Remember what you’ve heard in recent weeks, - don’t let them miss this opportunity to discover Jesus and His gift of eternal life.  Over 200,000 people attended Alpha in the UK in 2007!!

Alpha Programme
23rd September     “Who is Jesus?”  @ St Saviours
30th september      “Why did Jesus die?” @ Cranleigh
7th October            “How can I be sure of my faith?” @ St Christopher’s
14th October          “Why and how should I read my Bible?” @ St Saviour’s
21st October          “Why and how do I pray?” @ Cranleigh
4th November        “How does God guide me?” @ St Saviour’s
8th November        Alpha Awayday
11th November      “How can I resist evil?” @ St Christopher’s
18th November      “Why and how should I tell others?” @ Cranleigh
25th November      “Does God heal today?” @ St Saviour’s
2nd December      “What about the Church?” @ St Christopher’s

Where is your community? Who has God brought you alongside? Talk to them about coming to the informal Coffee Evening on Tuesday 9th at 7.00pm where we will explain more. More information in the foyer.

If you have contact with any foreign students you may like to direct them to the Open Evenings that are held here at Cranleigh on a fortnightly basis. There are activities such as tabletennis, a short talk and a chance to socialise. They are run by Gareth Jones from Friends International, and provide an informal opportunity to get to meet other students.

The next meeting will be on Wednesday 8th October at 3.00pm, a slide show of the “History of Bournemouth”, bring a friend and enjoy stepping back in time. How’s your history? What was built in 1929; the Bath Hotel or The Pavilion? When did it become part of Dorset; 1974 or 1984? Who were originally known as Bournemouth and Boscombe Athletic, formed in 1923? What is a Chine?

Having had time to enjoy the Summer, relax, unwind and recuperate? NOW comes the next ManThing Team Event. Are you up for a Saturday afternoon of Paintball activity at a venue near Hurn Airport Cost £19.99 per person (all inclusive, inc 300 paintballs).  We are looking to run this late September early Oct, please let Gary know if you are interested in coming along. Check out the link to view venue and details. http://www.goballistic.co.uk/paintballsite/prices.asp?id=4018&area=Christchurch&activityID=1

On a separate note all those interested in playing football, cycling, walking, talking, golf, games… or any other sport or activity let Gary know and we can look to facilitate a wider range of activities to meet individual interests.

We are planning a chance for families to spend time together as a church on the afternoon of Sunday July 6^th at Boscombe Chine Gardens. The park has been beautifully redeveloped with crazy golf, water play park, café and many other things to enjoy. Come along and join us for this time of fellowship together.

Tuesday Fellowship and Cameo will be making a trip to Swanage by Open Top Bus on Wednesday 2^nd July, (weather permitting) meet at the no.50 bus stop (opposite Dingles - between “ballon” and Information Bureau) in Bournemouth Square, departing 10.07 or 10.27am, return when you like. Come along and join us!

Free for those with a Senior Bus Pass, £6.50 return fare for others.

Things to do in swanage; walks along sea front and beyond! Swanage Railway, return concession to Corfe £6. Pier and museum 40p, boat trips , deck chairs, numerous cafes and gift shops.

Sunday 29^th June 6.30 at Cranleigh In a change to the previously advertised film we will be showing ”The Pursuit of Happiness” (12) Chris Gardner (Will Smith) a talented marginally employed salesman finds himself evicted with his 5 year old son from their apartment in San Francisco with nowhere to go. When he lands a prestigious internship at a stock brokerage firm, he and his son endure many hardships together, including living in shelters, in pursuit of their dream of a better life.

Women of all ages are invited to a meal - no charge!! Friday 11th April, 7:30pm in the church. It will be a social evening to help us get to know each other better. The Dorcas group will be hosting this, please sign the yellow list in the foyer if you or a friend intend to come.