Our next Outreach Meal will be on Friday 23^rd July 7pm for 7.30 meal, where Lorraine Kingsley will be speaking about the work of Tearfund in Uganda and what God is doing there. This meal will be open to both men and women, please sign the list in the foyer if you would like to attend. There is no charge but donations will be gratefully received.

On Saturday the 19^th of June we’ll be celebrating 80 years of Cranleigh Church! We are therefore planning a special party with a Hog Roast, Bouncy Castle, Jazz Band and more in the grounds of Moorlands College in Sopley between 12-9pm. It will be a great time of meeting old and new friends, young and old, so if you have any contacts with people who have been part of Cranleigh in any way over these past 80 years please contact them and invite them along. We’ll need everyone there to blow out the candles!!

Praise God for all He is doing in people’s lives.  We have had some excellent outreach meal events over the past year with a variety of challenging speakers.  Many thanks to everyone who has helped towards the success of these events, also to the generous donations for the food and to the various missions we have supported. On Friday 11^th June @ 7.30pm we are meeting in the church to consider future events.  We will pray, spend time listening to God and discussing. Please come along if you would like to share in this.

We will be hosting a weekly lunchtime Alpha Course beginning Friday 7^th May, it starts at 12.30pm when a light lunch will be served followed by a short talk and discussion time. If you or anyone you know would like to come, or if you would like more information, please contact the church office.

You are warmly invited to a fantastic and lavish 4 course meal and auction, with live music here at Cranleigh on Friday 21st May, all for only £13.95! All the proceeds will be going to the Lift Romania Mission Trip. Come along and have a wonderful meal, and grab a bargain as we auction spa days, golf rounds, family passes, restaurant vouchers and much more! Everyone welcome, please tell your friends, and remember every penny raised goes to this great cause. For tickets or more information please contact Michelle or the church office on 01202 425626, michelle@cranleighcommunitychurch.co.uk .

A date for your diaries, on Friday 14^th May, 7pm, Desmond and Elaine Tham will be sharing their experiences of their time on the Mercy ships. This evening will be open to men as well, more details to follow.

Cranleigh Community Church warmly invites you to a seminar day hosted by Tony Horsfall

Saturday 10^th April 10.30am to 3.30pm

“Working From A Place Of Rest - Jesus and the key to sustaining ministry”

This day, based on John 4, will look at the ministry style of Jesus as a pattern and model for our own. As we follow his example of interaction with the Samaritan woman, and then the villagers, we will see how it is possible to work both efficiently and effectively without burning ourselves out. This day will be of help to those in full-time ministry, as well as those who have to balance church involvement with the demands of home and work. Come and sit with Jesus by the well and watch him at work. Take some time out to reflect on how you are living and working. And maybe, just maybe, you gain some insights that will change your life and sustain your ministry over the long haul.

Tony Horsfall is an elder at Ackworth Community Church, and a freelance training consultant who specialises in a range of topics, such as cross cultural training, mentoring and in leading retreats. He has an ongoing teaching ministry in countries like Singapore and Malaysia.

Conferences at Cranleigh cost £15 each, including refreshments and lunch. Doors open at 10am for Registration. Please contact Elaine Emmons on07769736634 for details and bookings.

Cranleigh Community Church warmly welcome invites you to a Men’s Ministry Training Day by Rev Ian Coffey.

Saturday 20^th March 2010  10.30am to 3.30pm

“Working It Out – God, you and the work you do”

• Called
• Challenged
• Commissioned

The day takes an honest look at what it means to live as a disciple of Jesus in the  world of work as well as in our home and family life. We will also look at how we can develop authentic friendships that help us grow in our faith.

Ian Coffey is Director of Leadership Training at Moorlands College and has been a Pastor for over thirty years leading churches in the UK and mail and Europe. He is married to Ruth and they have four adult sons and two granddaughters. Ian has authored 14 books and has a passion to communicate the message of the Bible in everyday language.

Conferences at Cranleigh cost £15 each, including refreshments and lunch. Doors open at 10am for Registration. Please contact Gary Conway on 01202 425626 for details and bookings.

Next Sunday, 28^th March at 6.30pm, we will be having our monthly open worship service.  Ralph is the president of the children’s charity ‘Hope for the Nations’ of which he will speak, we will also have a time of praise and of ministry, come prepared to recieve.

ralph has served with Hope for the nations Canada since its formation in 1992. He has a massive heart for orphans all over the world, and in wanting to make reality of our mission statement ‘Today’s Orphan’s, Tommorrow’s Leaders’ has travelled extensively into third world situations. He is able to give first hand accounts of rescuing orphans from famines, as victims of Aids, from child soldiers, and from child prostitution, as well as encounters with United Nations on the one hand and drug barons on the other!

For more details about Hope for the Nations log onto www.hftn.co.uk

Enjoy a free full cream tea, browse the information table and pick up a bargain at the Bring & Buy Stall. The Watchmen Gospel Singers will provide some musical entertainment, Thursday 25^th March, 2.00-3.30pm here at Cranleigh, everyone welcome, donations raised will be sent to the Target Ovarian Cancer Campaign.