The main building work has now been completed and we are beginning the painting and decorating. The flooring and dividing unit have been ordered and we are still well within budget!! Please continue to pray as to how we can best use this facility to bring the Kingdom to our community.

The next Dorcas meeting will be on Friday 19^th September (instead of 12^th) at 7.00pm in the Church. All women are welcome to share in fellowship.

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.

 “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, we will be holding an open coffee evening on Tuesday September 9^th for those who may be interested. 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!!

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

Please pray for Hants and Dorset Christian Youth Camps which are held annually in the beautiful Purbeck countryside. This is a great event for our young people, some as campers others in a leadership role, for 2008 we have a…New Field…New Farm…New Future…

Discovery Camp, ages 13 -16; 26^th July – 2^nd August

Explorer A, ages 9 -13; 2^nd – 9^th August

Explorer B, ages 9 -13; 9^th – 16^th August

Many of our L!ft group will also be attending Soul Survivor at Shepton Mallet, from 16^th – 21^st August. If you can help with providing cakes for hungry teenagers, please could you drop them off at church by 10.00am at the latest on Saturday 16^th August, they will be greatly appreciated!

The annual Summer Holiday Club “Grand Prix Winners!” for children in years 2 – 6 will be running at St Saviours from Monday 28^th to Thursday 31^st July, 10 -12.15pm. Forms available to collect from the foyer.

Sunday 27 July 6:30, come along to watch this thought provoking film – The Woodsman (15). We will be thinking about the whole area of forgiveness and acceptance. Would YOU be willing to accept and forgive and love any body who came into the church? Would it matter what they had done in the past? Are you sure?

The film is a harrowing and moving tale of one man’s attempt to re-enter society, an ultimately hopeful portrait of compulsion and hard-won redemption.

Girls’ Night Out - Are you in your 20’s- 40’s? Then come and join us!
We’ve arranged the following evenings.

Thursday 14th August , 7.30pm- Come to Debbie’s, for a relaxing evening. It’s Pimms o’clock!
For more information contact the church office on 425626.

Calling all Ladies 50+. Can you be a lifeline for our mums who would love to come to a ‘Girl’s Night Out’ but need a babysitter? If you are willing to babysit for a mum on one of these evenings please ring the church office on 425626. Thank you so much for your help.
Sally and Debbie

On 19^th July at the Littledown Centre, Tony Andrews author of the best selling biography “Taming the Tiger”, will be giving his testimony and teaching. He travelled the world as an elite bodyguard to some of the world’s most powerful leaders but became involved in international corruption and violence until a powerful encounter with God transformed his life. Further details and tickets from Gary.

Women of all ages - Come along to the church on Friday 11^th July 7.30pm for puddings and drinks. Dorcas are hosting the evening and welcoming Susan Newman who will share her testimony and what God is doing in Taiwan. Bring a friend but please sign yellow list in foyer. No charge but a collection for Susan and her work.