LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 2nd August 2026

He had a dream in which he saw a stairway resting on the earth, with its top reaching to heaven. Genesis 28 v 12

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 Rev Hannah Chun who is leading our worship with Holy Communion this morning.

PRAYER

We ask that you pray for the families of the people who have lost their lives in the sea off the Essex coast in recent days.

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 update – forthcoming events at Springfield Residential home, Copford.
Monday August 17th 10.30am – Coffee morning
Monday September 21st 10.30am – Harvest Songs of Praise
Jastine would welcome any support, please let him know if you are coming.

Link to Hope – don’t forget we are collecting for this throughout the year. We need Wooden cutlery and spoons, Lavender bags or other sensory gifts, Socks, Hot water bottles, Pens and paper, Reading glasses, Gloves and hats, Boiled sweets, Soap and flannels, Toothbrushes and toothpaste. Thank you.

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 August
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

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

Next Sunday Service 16th August
10:30am – Worship led by Rev Martin Camroux

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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.

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LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 5th July 2026

His enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat.
Matthew 13 v 25

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 Alan Beesley who is leading our worship this morning assisted by Peter Howard.

PRAYER

We ask that you pray for the people in France and Spain who have suffered from the recent forest fires.

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

Wimpole Road Methodist Church Pet Service on Sunday 26th July at 11am. Celebrating God’s love for all creatures great and small. Dogs, cats and other small animals are welcome. If your pet is too large then bring a picture.

Link to Hope – don’t forget we are collecting for this throughout the year. We need Wooden cutlery and spoons, Lavender bags or other sensory gifts, Socks, Hot water bottles, Pens and paper, Reading glasses, Gloves and hats, Boiled sweets, Soap and flannels, Toothbrushes and toothpaste. Thank you.

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 23rd July
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Please note there will not be a prayer time meeting on Thursday 30th July.

Next Sunday Service 2nd August
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 5th July 2026

You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace.
Isaiah 55 v 12

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

We ask that you pray for the people of Venezuela who have suffered from the recent earthquakes.

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

July Pastoral Letter – please take a copy.

Anna Chaplaincy – please take a moment to read the newsletter on the table in the Garling Room. We have already made our donation of bird seed for his upcoming projects.

Mersea Methodist Church Anniversary Weekend Beetle Drive and Supper on Saturday 11th July at 6:30pm. Please see the flyer on the notice board for contact details if you are attending.

Link to Hope – don’t forget we are collecting for this throughout the year. We need Wooden cutlery and spoons, Lavender bags or other sensory gifts, Socks, Hot water bottles, Pens and paper, Reading glasses, Gloves and hats, Boiled sweets, Soap and flannels, Toothbrushes and toothpaste. We have a cupboard in the vestry to store donations. Many thanks for the items already donated. We are in need of shoeboxes if anyone has any that they could bring in. Thank you.

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 9th July
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

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

Next Sunday Service 19th July
10:30am – Worship led by Alan Beesley

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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 June 2026

Further, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord!
Phillippians 3 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

We ask that you pray for all children this morning.

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 – don’t forget we are collecting for this throughout the year. We need Wooden cutlery and spoons, Lavender bags or other sensory gifts, Socks, Hot water bottles, Pens and paper, Reading glasses, Gloves and hats, Boiled sweets, Soap and flannels, Toothbrushes and toothpaste. We have a cupboard in the vestry to store donations. Many thanks for the items already donated. We are in need of shoeboxes if anyone has any that they could bring in. Thank you.

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 25th June
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Thursday 2nd July
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 5th July
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 7th June2026

I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit.
Phillippians 1 v 27

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 as we begin a month of studying Phillippians.

PRAYER

We ask that you pray for peace, especially where conflict is causing such hardships and starvation for mothers and their children.

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 – don’t forget we are collecting for this throughout the year. We need Wooden cutlery and spoons, Lavender bags or other sensory gifts, Socks, Hot water bottles, Pens and paper, Reading glasses, Gloves and hats, Boiled sweets, Soap and flannels, Toothbrushes and toothpaste. We have a cupboard in the vestry to store donations. Many thanks for the items already donated. We are in need of shoeboxes if anyone has any that they could bring in. Thank you.

Colchester Methodist Circuit Newsletter is now available and there are copies on the tables in the Garling Room.

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 June
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

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

Next Sunday Service 21st June
10:30am – Holy Communion led by Rec 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 31st May 2026
Trinity Sunday

Baptise them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Matthew 28 v 19

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 Rev Barbara Huntley who is leading our worship this morning.

PRAYER

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

The funeral for Sue Wood will be held on Friday 5th June. There will be a committal service at Colchester Crematorium at 1.45pm followed by a service of celebration and thanksgiving at The Ark at 3pm.

Link to Hope – don’t forget we are collecting for this throughout the year. We need Wooden cutlery and spoons, Lavender bags or other sensory gifts, Socks, Hot water bottles, Pens and paper, Reading glasses, Gloves and hats, Boiled sweets, Soap and flannels, Toothbrushes and toothpaste. We have a cupboard in the vestry to store donations. Many thanks for the items already donated. We are in need of shoeboxes if anyone has any that they could bring in. Thank you.

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 June
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 7th June
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 17th May 2026

The Spirit of truth
John 14 v 17

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 Rev Hannah Chun who is leading our worship with Holy Communion this morning.

PRAYER

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

The funeral for Sue Wood will be held on Friday 5th June. There will be a committal service at Colchester Crematorium at 1.45pm followed by a service of celebration and thanksgiving at The Ark at 3pm.

The latest newsletter from Bridgeway in on the table in the entrance. Please take a moment to read about their mission and successes.

Link to Hope – don’t forget we are collecting for this throughout the year. We need Wooden cutlery and spoons, Lavender bags or other sensory gifts, Socks, Hot water bottles, Pens and paper, Reading glasses, Gloves and hats, Boiled sweets, Soap and flannels, Toothbrushes and toothpaste. We have a cupboard in the vestry to store donations. Many thanks for the items already donated. We are in need of shoeboxes if anyone has any that they could bring in. Thank you.

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 21st May
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Thursday 28th May
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 31st May
10:30am – Worship led by Rev Barbara Huntley

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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 3rd May 2026

The Spirit of the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor.
Luke 4 v 18

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 Easter Offering service this morning.

PRAYER

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

Christian Aid Week 10th to 16th May. The circuit have set up an electronic envelope system for donations.
https://caw.christianaid.org.uk/envelope-2026/colchester-methodist-circuit

Link to Hope – don’t forget we are collecting for this throughout the year. Thank you to everyone who has already donated. We are in need of shoeboxes if anyone has any that they could bring in. Thank you.

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 7th May
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Thursday 14th May
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 17th May
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 19th April 2026

He asked them, “What are you discussing together as you walk along?”
Luke 24 v 17

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. We also welcome our student minister John Annim.

PRAYER

Please pray for Helen Beesley and her children following the tragic death of her partner Richard Hardes. Please also pray for his family.

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 – please take a moment to read the letter on the notice board from Jastine Diaz. He would be delighted if anyone from our church could join him in any of the forthcoming care home events.

Christian Aid Week 10th to 16th May. The circuit have set up an electronic envelope system for donations.

Link to Hope – don’t forget we are collecting for this throughout the year. Thank you to everyone who has already donated. We are in need of shoeboxes if anyone has any that they could bring in. Thank you.

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 23rd April
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

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

Next Sunday Service 3rd May
10:30am – Easter offering 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 5th April 2026
Easter Day

She saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance.
John 20 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 Jonathan Sparkes who is leading our worship this morning.

PRAYER

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

Love Feast – a very big thank to Sheila for arranging this. We all had a wonderful time.

Easter Offering envelope, please can they be added to the offertory bag today. Please note if you are contributing by cheque can you make this payable to Lexden Methodist Church – not as stated on the envelope – this is to ensure the gift aid can be added. The Easter Offering service will take place on 3rd May.

The funeral service for Roz Carrington will take place at Lexden Methodist Church on Wednesday 8th April at 10:30am followed by the burial at St Albright’s Church. The family have invited us to join them afterwards.
Please leave the car park clear for family. Thank you.

Roof Cleaning will take place all day on Thursday 9th April. Midweek prayer time will still go ahead but we will not be able to use the car park.

Link to Hope – don’t forget we are collecting for this throughout the year. Thank you to everyone who has already donated. We are in need of shoeboxes if anyone has any that they could bring in. Thank you.

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

Wednesday 8th April
10:30am – Funeral Service for Roz Carrington

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

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

Next Sunday Service 19th April
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.