LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH
Notices for Week Commencing 15th March 2026
Mothering Sunday
She opened the basket and saw the baby. Exodus 2 v 6
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 leading our 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
Many thanks to Janet Smith for the flowers this morning.
Annual Church Meeting and Church Council Meeting on Wednesday 18th March at 2pm in the Garling Room. Everyone is welcome to attend.
The Way of the Cross – a reflection in words and music. On Palm Sunday, 29th March, at Castle Methodist Church at 6:30pm. With Cantus Firmin Choir and guest speaker Rev Chris Preece. There are a lot of circuit events during Holy Week and they are listed on the notice board in the Garling Room.
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. Please speak to Alan if you need a lift.
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 at 12 noon.
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. Many thanks for the items already donated.
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 18th March
2:00pm – Annual Church Meeting and Church Council Meeting
Thursday 19th March
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time
Thursday 26th March
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time
Next Sunday Service 29th March
Palm Sunday
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.