LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 31st October 2021

Jesus wept– John 11 v 35

We offer you a very warm welcome especially if you are a visitor and to Jonathan Sparkes who is leading our worship this morning.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Please keep Rev Joe Adams in your prayers.

Please pray for our Circuit Ministers Rev Joe Adams, Rev Ken Chalmers and Rev Alan Jenkins.

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 Giving – it was agreed at the church council that we would support the Queen Victoria Seamen’s Rest this Christmas. This was originally set up to provide accommodation and welfare support for merchant sailors, members of the Royal Navy, the Fleet Air Arm and other units with maritime links, although they now welcome servicemen from across all the armed forces and homeless men from many different walks of life. We hope to be able to provide Christmas gifts of men’s toiletries, toothbrushes and toothpaste, knitted hats, gloves, fingerless mitts, E45 cream, hand cream for extra dry skin, sweets, chocolate and Haribos.

Covid Regulations – You must sign in on arrival or use the QR code. For the safety of visiting preachers, as well as our congregation, we are still following social distancing guidelines and everyone must sanitise their hands and wear a facemask at all times. We are unable to provide tea and coffee at the moment.

Morning Prayer Time – every Thursday at 9:30am. Please collect a prayer card as you come in.

Circuit Service on DVD – If you, or anyone you know, would like a copy of the circuit service please speak with Geoff Wilcox or one of the stewards.

Visitors
If you are visiting us for the first time please add your name to our Visitor’s Book which is on the bookcase in the entrance vestibule. Many thanks.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Thursday 4th November
9:30am – Morning Prayer Time

Next Sunday 7th November
Church Anniversary – 162 Years
10:30am – Communion led by Rev Ruth Ridge

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Jesus wept and Mary cried,
For her brother who had died,
But sometimes love can’t be denied,
For Jesus had God on His side,
And when He called to Lazarus,
The dead man quickly rose,
As proof of faith in our God
Who loves and always knows.

Christine Beesley 2021

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 24th October 2021

“Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” – Mark 10 v 46

A very warm welcome to you especially if you are a visitor and to Viv Wilcox who is leading our worship this morning.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Please keep Rev Joe Adams in your prayers.

Please pray for our Circuit Ministers Rev Joe Adams, Rev Ken Chalmers and Rev Alan Jenkins.

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 Giving – it was agreed at the church council that we would support the Queen Victoria Seamen’s Rest this Christmas. This was originally set up to provide accommodation and welfare support for merchant sailors, members of the Royal Navy, the Fleet Air Arm and other units with maritime links, although they now welcome servicemen from across all the armed forces and homeless men from many different walks of life. We hope to be able to provide Christmas gifts of men’s toiletries, toothbrushes and toothpaste, knitted hats, gloves, fingerless mitts, E45 cream, hand cream for extra dry skin, sweets, chocolate and Haribos.

Covid Regulations – You must sign in on arrival or use the QR code. For the safety of visiting preachers, as well as our congregation, we are still following social distancing guidelines and everyone must sanitise their hands and wear a facemask at all times. We are unable to provide tea and coffee at the moment.

Morning Prayer Time has been cancelled for this coming week.

Circuit Service on DVD – If you, or anyone you know, would like a copy of the circuit service please speak with Geoff Wilcox or one of the stewards.

Visitors
If you are visiting us for the first time please add your name to our Visitor’s Book which is on the bookcase in the entrance vestibule. Many thanks.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Thursday 28th October – no Morning Prayer Time this week

Next Sunday 31st October
10:30am – Worship led by Jonathan Sparkes

Mercy, O thou Son of David!
Thus blind Bartimaeus prayed;
Others by thy word are saved,
Now to me afford thine aid.
Many for his crying chide him,
But he called the louder still;
Till the gracious Saviour bid him
“Come, and ask me what you will.”

John Newton (1725–1807)

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 17th October 2021

For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.– Mark 10 v 45

We offer you a very warm welcome especially if you are a visitor and Rev Paul Howes who is leading our worship with Holy Communion this morning.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Please keep Rev Joe Adams in your prayers.

Please pray for our Circuit Ministers Rev Joe Adams, Rev Ken Chalmers and Rev Alan Jenkins.

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 Giving – it was agreed at the church council that we would support the Queen Victoria Seamen’s Rest this Christmas. This was originally set up to provide accommodation and welfare support for merchant sailors, members of the Royal Navy, the Fleet Air Arm and other units with maritime links, although they now welcome servicemen from across all the armed forces and homeless men from many different walks of life. We hope to be able to provide Christmas gifts of toiletries and many other things as well. Further information to come.

Covid Regulations – You must sign in on arrival or use the QR code. For the safety of visiting preachers, as well as our congregation, we are still following social distancing guidelines and everyone must sanitise their hands and wear a facemask at all times. We are unable to provide tea and coffee at the moment.

Morning Prayer Time – every Thursday at 9:30am. Please sign-in as you enter and collect a prayer card.

Circuit Service on DVD – If you, or anyone you know, would like a copy of the circuit service please speak with Geoff Wilcox or one of the stewards.

Visitors
If you are visiting us for the first time please add your name to our Visitor’s Book which is on the bookcase in the entrance vestibule. Many thanks.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Thursday 21st October
9:30am – Morning Prayer Time

Next Sunday 24th October
10:30am – Local Arrangement led by Viv Wilcox

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LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 10th October 2021

We have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens,
Jesus the Son of God.– Hebrews 4 v 14

A very warm welcome to you all especially if you are a visitor and we welcome Ron Firmin who is leading our worship this morning.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Please add Ros in your prayers.

Please pray for our Circuit Ministers Rev Joe Adams, Rev Ken Chalmers and Rev Alan Jenkins.

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

NOTICES

Muriel’s Funeral will take place on Tuesday 12th October here at Lexden at 10:30am followed by the burial at St Albright’s at 11:30am. It was agreed at our Church Council meeting that social distancing for this could be eased so everyone who wishes to attend may do so. Please note masks must still be worn and the doors and windows will remain open throughout.

Sheila has resigned as church steward and we would like to take this opportunity to thank Sheila for all her dedication and hard work over the years. She will be greatly missed. If anyone feels they could take on the duty of a steward please speak with Christine or Alan.

Morning Prayer Time – every Thursday at 9:30am. Please sign-in as you enter and collect a prayer card.

Covid Regulations – You must sign in on arrival or use the QR code. For the safety of visiting preachers, as well as our congregation, we are still following social distancing guidelines and everyone must sanitise their hands and wear a facemask at all times. If we have too many people attending we may have to use the Garling Room as an overflow. Please do not congregate in the entrance or when exiting. Please follow the one-way system and exit by the fire door at the front of the building. We are unable to provide tea and coffee at the moment.

Thank you to everyone who so generously gave to the following causes:

Easter Offering £233.75
Refugee Action £245.00
Food Bank £ 35.00

All the above include Gift Aid Tax to be recovered where appropriate.

Circuit Service on DVD – If you, or anyone you know, would like a copy of the circuit service please speak with Geoff Wilcox or one of the stewards.

Visitors
If you are visiting us for the first time please add your name to our Visitor’s Book which is on the bookcase in the entrance vestibule. Many thanks.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 12th October
10:30am – The funeral of Muriel Harber

Thursday 14th October
9:30am – Morning Prayer Time

Next Sunday 17th October
10:30am – Holy Communion led by Rev Paul Howes

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 3rd October 2021

He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart.– Isaiah 40 v 11

We offer you a very warm welcome especially if you are a visitor and we welcome Brian Dack who is leading our worship this morning.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Please keep Bill and family in your prayers.

Please pray for our Circuit Ministers Rev Joe Adams, Rev Ken Chalmers and Rev Alan Jenkins.

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

NOTICES

We are holding our first face to face Church Council since lockdown this Thursday 7th October at 2:15pm. We will maintain social distancing by meeting in the church and facemasks must be worn.

Harvest Festival – a very big thank you to everyone who contributed to the Colchester Food Bank. We collected 46.5 kg of food as well as toiletries and other essential items and monetary donations.

Muriel’s Funeral will take place on Tuesday 12th October here at Lexden at 10:30am followed by the burial at St Albright’s at 11:30am. Due to Covid social distancing restrictions this is limited to family or by invitation only.

Thank you to Avril and Nigel for weeding the church grounds.

Covid Regulations – You must sign in on arrival or use the QR code. For the safety of visiting preachers, as well as our congregation, we are still following social distancing guidelines and everyone must sanitise their hands and wear a facemask at all times. If we have too many people attending we may have to use the Garling Room as an overflow. Please do not congregate in the entrance or when exiting. Please follow the one-way system and exit by the fire door at the front of the building. We are unable to provide tea and coffee at the moment.

Morning Prayer Time has been cancelled this week due to the church council meeting.

Circuit Service on DVD – If you, or anyone you know, would like a copy of the circuit service please speak with Geoff Wilcox or one of the stewards.

Visitors
If you are visiting us for the first time please add your name to our Visitor’s Book which is on the bookcase in the entrance vestibule. Many thanks.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Thursday 7th October – Morning Prayer Time cancelled

Next Sunday 10th October
10:30am – Worship led by Ron Firmin

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If you need prayer or help in any way please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Alan Beesley on 766604. Please do not call Rev Joe Adams while he is off sick.