LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 20th November 2022

Jesus said, “Father, forgive them.” Luke 23 v 34

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 Alan Beesley who is leading our worship this morning.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Please continue to pray for the people of Ukraine.

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
Christmas Giving for the Methodist Seamen’s Mission known as Queen Victoria Seamen’s Rest. We are collecting knitted hats, gloves, fingerless mitts. Men’s toiletries – anti-dandruff shampoo, soap, shower stuff, toothbrushes and toothpaste. E45 cream, hand cream for extra dry skin. Sweets, chocolate, Haribos. Please can these be brought in before the end of the month. We also have a quiz priced at £1 in aid of QVSR. Thank you.

The funeral for Ron Banyard will take place on Wednesday 7th December. There will be a committal service at the crematorium at 10:30am for family and close friends. This will be followed by a memorial service at Castle Methodist Church where everyone is welcome to attend.

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.

Advent Candles – thank you to Janet Smith who will be arranging the wreath for us again this year. As we will not be meeting every Sunday in Advent we will be lighting the candles during Thursday prayer time as well.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 22nd November
2-4pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 24th November
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Tuesday 29th November
2-4pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 1st December
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 4th December
Second Sunday in Advent
10:30am – Holy Communion led by Rev Joe Adams

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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.