LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 1st February 2026

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
Matthew 5 v 9

We offer you a very warm welcome especially if you are a visitor and to those who will be watching the DVD during the week and to Jonathan Sparkes who is leading our worship this morning.

PRAYER

Please pray for our church friends who can no longer join us on a Sunday.

Please pray for our Ministers – Rev Chris Preece and Rev Hannah Chun. Also pray for our Anna Chaplain Jastine Diaz.

Continue to pray for all others who are in any way troubled, lonely, unwell or bereaved and anyone else who needs our prayers.

NOTICES

Circuit Steward Vacancy – please see details on the notice board.

Pastoral Letter from Hannah and Chris is available.

Circuit Together Day – “Shaped by God” with a focus on Psalm 139. Saturday 7th March 10am to 2:30pm at Mersea Methodist Church. Please bring your own lunch and share in fun, fellowship and worship.

Maundy Thursday – 2nd April at 10am we will hold our Love Feast again this year and Sheila has offered to host it at her house. Thank you, Sheila. We can arrange lifts for all those who require them and car sharing might be a good idea as well. Please speak with Alan or Christine and we will act as co-ordinators.

Link to Hope – thank you once again to everyone who contributed to this worthwhile shoebox appeal. It has been suggested that we collect items throughout the year to help spread the cost. For example: – 1 Cutlery, 2 Lavender bag or other sensory gift, 3 Socks, 4 Hot water bottle, 5 Pen and paper, 6 Reading glasses, 7 Gloves, 8 Boiled sweets, 9 Soap and flannel, 10 Toothbrush and toothpaste. Plus, knitted knee blankets 1m x 1m always appreciated and handed out with each box. We have a cupboard in the vestry to store donations.

Sunday Services on DVD – If you, or anyone you know, would like a copy of our Sunday morning service on DVD please speak with Geoff or one of the stewards.

Midweek Prayer Time – every Thursday. A short service of prayer and reflection. Everyone is welcome.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS AT LEXDEN

Thursday 5th February
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Thursday 12th February
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 15th February
10:30am – Holy Communion led by Rev Hannah Chun

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If you need prayer or help in anyway, please contact your Church Friend or you can call Rev Hannah Chun on 07935 612414 or Alan Beesley on 766604.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 18th January 2026
Covenant Service

“I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener.”
John 15 v 1

A very warm welcome to you especially if you are a visitor and to those who will be watching the DVD during the week and to Rev Hannah Chun who is leading our Covenant Service with Holy Communion this morning.

PRAYER

Please pray for our church friends who can no longer join us on a Sunday.

Please pray for our Ministers – Rev Chris Preece and Rev Hannah Chun. Also pray for our Anna Chaplain Jastine Diaz.

Continue to pray for all others who are in any way troubled, lonely, unwell or bereaved and anyone else who needs our prayers.

NOTICES

Maundy Thursday – we are planning on holding our Love Feast again this year and Sheila has offered to host it at her house. Thank you, Sheila. We can arrange lifts for all those who require them and car sharing might be a good idea as well. Please speak with Alan or Christine and we will act as co-ordinators.

Link to Hope – thank you once again to everyone who contributed to this worthwhile shoebox appeal. It has been suggested that we collect items throughout the year to help spread the cost. For example: – 1 Cutlery, 2 Lavender bag or other sensory gift, 3 Socks, 4 Hot water bottle, 5 Pen and paper, 6 Reading glasses, 7 Gloves, 8 Boiled sweets, 9 Soap and flannel, 10 Toothbrush and toothpaste. Plus, knitted knee blankets 1m x 1m always appreciated and handed out with each box.

Sunday Services on DVD – If you, or anyone you know, would like a copy of our Sunday morning service on DVD please speak with Geoff or one of the stewards.

Midweek Prayer Time – every Thursday. A short service of prayer and reflection. Everyone is welcome.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS AT LEXDEN

Thursday 22nd January
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Thursday 29th January
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 1st February
10:30am – Worship led by Jonathan Sparkes

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If you need prayer or help in anyway, please contact your Church Friend or you can call Rev Hannah Chun on 07935 612414 or Alan Beesley on 766604.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 4th January 2026

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God.
John 1 v 1

We offer you a very warm welcome especially if you are a visitor and to those who will be watching the DVD during the week and to Sally Crafer who is leading our worship this morning.

PRAYER

Please pray for our church friends who can no longer join us on a Sunday.

Please pray for our Ministers – Rev Chris Preece and Rev Hannah Chun. Also pray for our Anna Chaplain Jastine Diaz.

Continue to pray for all others who are in any way troubled, lonely, unwell or bereaved and anyone else who needs our prayers.

NOTICES

Lexden Methodist Church – a very happy new year to all members of our congregation. We are very grateful to those members who have worked so hard during the past year to keep our church functioning. Please pray that they will be able to continue to do so.

Sunday Services on DVD – If you, or anyone you know, would like a copy of our Sunday morning service on DVD please speak with Geoff or one of the stewards.

Midweek Prayer Time – every Thursday. A short service of prayer and reflection. Everyone is welcome.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS AT LEXDEN

Thursday 8th January
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Thursday 15th January
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 18th January 2026
Covenant Service
10:30am – Holy Communion led by Rev Hannah Chun

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If you need prayer or help in anyway, please contact your Church Friend or you can call Rev Hannah Chun on 07935 612414 or Alan Beesley on 766604.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 21st December 2025
Fourth Sunday in Advent

The people walking in darkness have seen a great light.
Isaiah 9 v 2

We offer you a very warm welcome especially if you are a visitor and to those who will be watching the DVD during the week and to the members of our congregation who are taking part in our Carol Service this morning.
Please stay for tea/coffee and mince pies after the service.

PRAYER

Please pray for our church friends who can no longer join us on a Sunday.

Please pray for our Ministers – Rev Chris Preece and Rev Hannah Chun. Also pray for our Anna Chaplain Jastine Diaz.

Continue to pray for all others who are in any way troubled, lonely, unwell or bereaved and anyone else who needs our prayers.

NOTICES

Christmas Day – there will be a united service at Castle Methodist Church at 10:30am. Please note we will not be having a service here at Lexden on Christmas day.

Circuit Service on Sunday 28th December at Wimpole Road Methodist Church.

Sunday Services on DVD – If you, or anyone you know, would like a copy of our Sunday morning service on DVD please speak with Geoff or one of the stewards.

Midweek Prayer Time – every Thursday. A short service of prayer and reflection. Everyone is welcome. We will not be meeting on Christmas Day or New Year’s Day so our next meeting will be on Thursday 8th January 2026.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS AT LEXDEN

Next Sunday Service 4th January 2026
10:30am – Worship led by Sally Crafer

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If you need prayer or help in anyway, please contact your Church Friend or you can call Rev Hannah Chun on 07935 612414 or Alan Beesley on 766604.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 7th December 2025
Second Sunday in Advent

Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.
Matthew 3 v 3

A very warm welcome to you all especially if you are a visitor and to those who will be watching the DVD during the week and to Jo Eckersley who is leading our worship this morning.

PRAYER

Please pray for our church friends who can no longer join us on a Sunday.

Please pray for our Ministers – Rev Chris Preece and Rev Hannah Chun. Also pray for our Anna Chaplain Jastine Diaz.

Continue to pray for all others who are in any way troubled, lonely, unwell or bereaved and anyone else who needs our prayers.

NOTICES

Christmas on the Circuit – there are a lot of events taking place during December in the Colchester Methodist Circuit. They are all listed on the notice board in the Garling Room. Please take a moment to see if there are any you would like to attend.

Carol Service at Lexden on 21st December. If you have a hymn or a particular reading or poem you would like to share with us on this Sunday, please let Alan or Christine know today so that we can plan the service. We will be having mince pies with tea and coffee after the service. We are very grateful to Avril and Nigel for providing the teas and coffees throughout the year.

Christmas Day – there will be a united service at Castle Methodist Church at 10:30am. Please note we will not be having a service here at Lexden on Christmas day.

Circuit Service on Sunday 28th December at Wimpole Road Methodist Church.

Sunday Services on DVD – If you, or anyone you know, would like a copy of our Sunday morning service on DVD please speak with Geoff or one of the stewards.

Midweek Prayer Time – every Thursday. A short service of prayer and reflection. Everyone is welcome.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS AT LEXDEN

Thursday 11th December
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Thursday 18th December
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 21st December 2025
Fourth Sunday in Advent
10:30am – Carol Service

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If you need prayer or help in anyway, please contact your Church Friend or you can call Rev Hannah Chun on 07935 612414 or Alan Beesley on 766604.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 30th November 2025
First Sunday in Advent

Oh, that you would rend the heavens and come down.
Isaiah 64 v 1

A very warm welcome to you all especially if you are a visitor and to those who will be watching the DVD during the week and to Rev Hannah Chun who is leading our worship with Holy Communion this morning.

PRAYER

Please pray for our church friends who can no longer join us on a Sunday.

Please pray for our Ministers – Rev Chris Preece and Rev Hannah Chun. Also pray for our Anna Chaplain Jastine Diaz.

Continue to pray for all others who are in any way troubled, lonely, unwell or bereaved and anyone else who needs our prayers.

NOTICES

Thank you to Janet for the Advent candles and thank you to Alan for the tree and putting up the Christmas banners.

Anna Chaplain Commissioning service will be held at Castle Methodist Church at 3pm today.

Christmas on the Circuit – there are a lot of events taking place during December in the Colchester Methodist Circuit. They are all listed on the notice board in the Garling Room. Please take a moment to see if there are any you would like to attend.

Carol Service at Lexden on 21st December. If you have a hymn or a particular reading or poem you would like to share on this Sunday, please let Alan or Christine know. We will be having mince pies with tea and coffee after the service.

Christmas Day – there will be a united service at Castle Methodist Church at 10:30am. We will not be having a service here at Lexden on Christmas day.

Circuit Service on Sunday 28th December at Wimpole Road Methodist Church.

Sunday Services on DVD – If you, or anyone you know, would like a copy of our Sunday morning service on DVD please speak with Geoff or one of the stewards.

Midweek Prayer Time – every Thursday. A short service of prayer and reflection. Everyone is welcome.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS AT LEXDEN

Thursday 4th December
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 7th December 2025
Second Sunday in Advent
10:30am – Worship led by Jo Eckersley

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If you need prayer or help in anyway, please contact your Church Friend or you can call Rev Hannah Chun on 07935 612414 or Alan Beesley on 766604.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 16th November 2025
Church Anniversary
1859 – 2025

For this son of mine was dead and is alive again.
Luke 15 v 24

A very warm welcome to you all especially if you are a visitor and to those who will be watching the DVD during the week and to Rev Paul Howes who is leading our worship this morning.

PRAYER

Please keep Frank and Maud in your prayers.

Please pray for our Ministers – Rev Chris Preece and Rev Hannah Chun. Also pray for our Anna Chaplain Jastine Diaz.

Continue to pray for all others who are in any way troubled, lonely, unwell or bereaved and anyone else who needs our prayers.

NOTICES

Anna Chaplain Commissioning service will be held at Castle Methodist Church at 3pm on Sunday 30th November.

Christmas on the Circuit – there are a lot of events taking place during December in the Colchester Methodist Circuit. They are all listed on the notice board in the Garling Room. Please take a moment to see if there are any you would like to attend.

Carol Service at Lexden on 21st December. If you have a hymn or a particular reading or poem you would like to share on this Sunday, please let Alan or Christine know. We will be having mince pies with tea and coffee after the service.

Christmas Day – there will be a united service at Castle Methodist Church on Christmas Day at 10:30am. We will not be having a service here at Lexden on Christmas day.

Sunday Services on DVD – If you, or anyone you know, would like a copy of our Sunday morning service on DVD please speak with Geoff or one of the stewards.

Midweek Prayer Time – every Thursday. A short service of prayer and reflection. Everyone is welcome.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS AT LEXDEN

Thursday 20th November
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Thursday 27th November
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 30th November 2025
First Sunday in Advent
10:30am – Holy Communion led by Rev Hannah Chun

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If you need prayer or help in anyway, please contact your Church Friend or you can call Rev Hannah Chun on 07935 612414 or Alan Beesley on 766604.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 2nd November 2025

The Lord said to Ananias, ‘Go! This man is my chosen instrument to proclaim my name to the Gentiles and their kings and to the people of Israel. Acts 9 v 15

A very warm welcome to you all especially if you are a visitor and to those who will be watching the DVD during the week and to Viv Wilcox who is leading our worship this morning.

PRAYER

Please keep Frank and Maud in your prayers.

Please pray for our Ministers – Rev Chris Preece and Rev Hannah Chun. Also pray for our Anna Chaplain Jastine Diaz.

Continue to pray for all others who are in any way troubled, lonely, unwell or bereaved and anyone else who needs our prayers.

NOTICES

Link to Hope – A very big thank you to everyone who has donated shoe boxes, additional items and money. They will be blessed this morning before they start their journey to the elderly and families in need. Many thanks to Jacqui for arranging this.

Circuit monthly prayer meeting from 9am at Wivenhoe on Saturday 8th November led by Rev Hannah Chun

Anna Chaplain Commissioning service will be held at Castle Methodist Church at 3pm on Sunday 30th November.

Carol Service on 21st December. If you have a hymn or a particular reading or poem you would like to share on this Sunday, please let Alan or Christine know. We will be having mince pies with tea and coffee after the service.

Christmas Day – there will be a united service at Castle Methodist Church on Christmas Day at 10:30am. Regrettably we will not have a service here at Lexden on Christmas day.

Sunday Services on DVD – If you, or anyone you know, would like a copy of our Sunday morning service on DVD please speak with Geoff or one of the stewards.

Midweek Prayer Time – every Thursday. A short service of prayer and reflection. Everyone is welcome.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS AT LEXDEN

Thursday 6th November
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Thursday 13th November
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 16th November 2025
10:30am – Church Anniversary Worship led by Rev Paul Howes

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If you need prayer or help in anyway, please contact your Church Friend or you can call Rev Hannah Chun on 07935 612414 or Alan Beesley on 766604.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 19th October 2025

I saw God face to face, and yet my life was spared. Genesis 32 v 30

A very warm welcome to you all especially if you are a visitor and to those who will be watching the DVD during the week and to Rev Hannah Chun who is leading our worship with Holy Communion this morning.

PRAYER

Please keep Frank and Maud in your prayers.

Please pray for our Ministers – Rev Chris Preece and Rev Hannah Chun. Also pray for our Anna Chaplain Jastine Diaz.

Continue to pray for all others who are in any way troubled, lonely, unwell or bereaved and anyone else who needs our prayers.

NOTICES

Link to Hope – we are collecting for their shoebox appeal again this year. You can fill a shoebox or bring in any of the items on the contents list available on the table in the entrance or money. These boxes provide much needed Christmas joy to families or the elderly so we ask you to be generous in your giving.
Please can you bring in your donations by Thursday 30th October.
A very big thank you to everyone who has already donated.

Anna Chaplain Commissioning service will be held at Castle Methodist Church at 3pm on Sunday 30th November.

Carol Service on 21st December. If you have a hymn or a particular reading or poem you would like to share on this Sunday, please let Alan or Christine know. We will be having mince pies with tea and coffee after the service.

Christmas Day – there will be a united service at Castle Methodist Church on Christmas Day at 10:30am. Regrettably we will not have a service here at Lexden at Christmas.

Sunday Services on DVD – If you, or anyone you know, would like a copy of our Sunday morning service on DVD please speak with Geoff or one of the stewards.

Midweek Prayer Time – every Thursday. A short service of prayer and reflection. Everyone welcome.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS AT LEXDEN

Thursday 23rd October
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Thursday 30th October
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 2nd November 2025
10:30am – All Saints

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If you need prayer or help in anyway, please contact your Church Friend or you can call Rev Hannah Chun on 07935 612414 or Alan Beesley on 766604.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 5th October 2025

Fan into flame the gift of God. 2 Timothy 1 v 6

We offer you all a very warm welcome especially if you are a visitor and to those who will be watching the DVD during the week and to Peter Howard and Alan Beesley who are leading our worship this morning.

PRAYER

Please keep Frank and Maud in your prayers.

Please pray for our Ministers – Rev Chris Preece and Rev Hannah Chun. Also pray for our Anna Chaplain Jastine Diaz.

Continue to pray for all others who are in any way troubled, lonely, unwell or bereaved and anyone else who needs our prayers.

NOTICES

Harvest Festival Food Bank collection – we collected an amazing 50.3 kg of food and other items. There was also a collection of money which is being sent separately. Well done everyone.

Mersea Harvest Weekend – 11th and 12th October. There will be a musical evening on Saturday. Please see the poster on the notice board for details.

Church Council Meeting – Wednesday 15th October at 2:15pm. Everyone welcome.

Circuit Monthly Prayer meeting will take place from 9am at The Ark on Saturday 11th October led by Christine Firmin.

Circuit Planning – a meeting was held to discuss the way forward to manage future services where there is a shortage of local preachers. A copy of the report is on the notice board. One of the suggestions made was livestreaming a service (probably Castle Methodist Church) on a Sunday when no preacher was available. Alan is looking into the possibility of arranging this.

Link to Hope – we shall be collecting for their shoebox appeal again this year. You can fill a shoebox – labels will soon be available – or bring in any of the items on the contents list available on the table in the entrance. These boxes provide much needed Christmas joy to families or the elderly so we ask you to be generous in your giving.
If you have any spare shoeboxes at home, please can you bring these in.

Sunday Services on DVD – If you, or anyone you know, would like a copy of our Sunday morning service on DVD please speak with Geoff or one of the stewards.

Midweek Prayer Time – every Thursday. A short service of prayer and reflection. Everyone welcome.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS AT LEXDEN

Thursday 9th October
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Wednesday 15th October
2:15pm – Church Council Meeting

Thursday 16th October
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 19th October 2025
10:30am – Holy Communion led by Rev Hannah Chun

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If you need prayer or help in anyway, please contact your Church Friend or you can call Rev Hannah Chun on 07935 612414 or Alan Beesley on 766604.