LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 30th October 2022

"For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them."
Matthew 18 v 20

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 our church members who are leading our Songs of Praise this morning.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Please pray for the wife and family of retired local preacher Ron Banyard who sadly passed away on Monday.

Please pray for our Ministers Rev Joe Adams and Rev Chris Preece.

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

NOTICES

Harvest Festival – as well as 53.15kg of food and other items we collected we also sent the Foodbank £135.40 (including Gift Aid). Well done.

Remembrance & Thanksgiving Concert on Saturday 12th November at 7:30pm at St Botolph’s Church supported by the Boxted Methodist Silver Band and the Lexden Choral Society. The first half will feature extracts from Handel’s Messiah, Little Jazz Mass by Bob Chilcott and Requiem by Brahms plus Cantique de Jean Racine by Foure. The second half will feature some Boxted favourites and Hymn to the Fallen from Saving Private Ryan. There will be a “Last Night of the Proms”, with audience participation, and the Act of Remembrance.

Christmas Giving – we would like to collect for the Seafarers Mission again this Advent. Further details to follow.

Circuit Bible Study led by Rev Chris Preece on Zoom. Each week will be a stand-alone session, so don’t feel you have to commit to attending every week. The dates of the meetings are: 1st and 8th November, 6th, 13th, 20th December. Please see Christine if you would like the contact details emailed to 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 from 9:30am. A short service of prayer and reflection. Everyone welcome.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 1st November
2-4pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 3rd November
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 6th November
10:30am – Church Anniversary with Holy Communion led by Rev Paul Howes

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If you need prayer or help in any way please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Rev Joe Adams on 07985417000 or Alan Beesley on 766604.