LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 3rd May 2015

INTROIT – ‘O Breath of God’ H&P 308 v1

You are very warmly welcome especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us through the Recording Ministry and to Revd Jean Dane who is leading our worship this morning.

Refreshments will be served in the Garling Room after the service.

Recording Ministry – If you do not usually receive a DVD of our services please speak to Stephen Suthernwood or ring him on 01206 540988 to obtain a copy.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests: Peter Bobby,Dorothy Cardey, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Joan Rouse, and Richard & May Walters.

Please pray for our Minister Revd Ruth Ridge and all those who minister to the people of God, especially this week for Fingringhoe Methodist Church.

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

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING

(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

General Notices

Church Rotas – for the next quarter are available. If you are on a rota please make sure you take a copy.

Lexden Quiet Day at Fingringhoe Methodist Church on Saturday 9th May from 10am to 3:30pm. Bring your own lunch – hot drinks and soup will be provided. If you need a lift please speak to one of the Stewards.

Bible Study – the next bible study is on Thursday 14 May starting at 7:45pm. New members are always welcome.

Offering last Sunday: £380.22

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 5th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 6th

9:30 – 11:30am – Spanish Class using the Garling Room

Thursday 7th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer – please leave car park for Time for Tots

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

Saturday 9th

10:00am – Lexden Quiet Day at Fingringhoe Methodist Church

Next Sunday 10th May

11:00am – Holy Communion with Revd Ruth Ridge

Refreshments afterwards.

6:30pm – Songs of Praise led by Revd James Ridge

Future Events

Ascension Day service with Holy Communion on Thursday 14th May at Castle Methodist Church at 7:30am led by Revd Ron Smith. This will be followed by coffee and croissants.

Easter Offering 2015 – will be held on Wednesday 20th May at 2:30pm at Lexden Methodist Church. Everyone welcome.

Sector Lunch – to say thank you to Revd Ruth Ridge here at Lexden on Saturday 18th July. 12:30 for 1pm start.

Farewell Service for Catherine and Ruth at Wimpole Road Methodist Church on Sunday 26th July starting at 6:30pm.

Mile End Methodist Church – 120th Anniversary Service on Sunday 23rd August at 10:30am followed by a faith lunch. More details nearer the time.

Contacts – If you need prayer or help in any way please contact Revd Ruth Ridge on

01206 242 183.

CHURCH NOTICES – items for the Weekly Notices to Christine Beesley by Thursday at the latestplease. Telephone 01206 766604. e-mail christine.beesley

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