LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 27th March 2016

He is Risen

Introit ‘O Breath of God’ H&P 308 v 1

We offer you a very warm welcome especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us through the Recording Ministry and to Revd Paul Howes who is leading our worship with Holy Communion this morning.

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

Recording Ministry – if you do not normally receive a DVD of our services please speak to Peter Bobby or call him on 01206 576289 to obtain a copy.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Chris Chester, Gerald Daldry, Jean Dennis, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Louisa Hacking, Eileen Mitchell, Joan Rouse, Stephen Suthernwood and Betty Taylor.

Please pray for our Ministers Revd Ken Chalmers and Revd Alan Jenkins and all those who minister to the people of God.

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

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING

(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

GENERAL NOTICES

Easter Offering Envelopes please return today or next Sunday at the latest.

Beacon House – we are collecting for Beacon House throughout March. There is a box in the vestibule for your donations of clothing, toiletries, and food. There are also envelopes available if you would like to make a monetary donation to this important charity helping the homeless in Colchester.

Agapè Meal – a very big thank you to everyone involved in the catering and clearing up afterwards on Thursday evening.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 29th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 30th

No Spanish Class – taking a break

Thursday 31st

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

No Time for Tots – Easter Holiday

Saturday 2nd

10:00 – 11:30am – Coffee Morning with Bring and Buy

This month’s charity – Christian Youth Outreach

Next Sunday3rd April

11:00am – Worship led by Mike Abbs

Refreshments afterwards

Forthcoming Events

The Hermitage Ensemble – a concert of Russian Orthodox music and folk songs at St Albrights Church Stanway on Monday 4th April at 7:30pm.

Essex Mind & Spirit present ‘Heart to Heart’ an event led by the Colchester Samaritans on Tuesday 14th April from 12:15 to 13:45 at Plume Avenue URC. All are welcome and a light lunch will be provided. Please contact Revd Mark Thompson on 01206 742014.

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Contacts– If you need prayer or help in any way please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Revd Ken Chalmers on 01206 545253 or Revd Alan Jenkins on 01206 793888.