LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 1st January 2023
Happy New Year

The shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.” Luke 2 v 15

We offer you a very warm welcome especially if you are a visitor and to those who will be watching the DVD during the week and to Rev Joe Adams who is leading our worship this morning.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Please pray for all the families who have lost loved ones this Christmastime. Continue to pray for world peace.

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

Beryl Cooper wishes to be remembered to her friends at Lexden and has sent us a Christmas card – which is on the notice board.

The funeral service for David Ablewhite will take place on Friday 6th January at 11am at Wimpole Road Methodist Church.

The funeral service for John Hampshire will take place here on Wednesday 11th January at 10:30am followed by committal at St Albrights.

The funeral service for Ron Austin is at The Arc, Highwoods Methodist church on Friday 13th January 2023 at 2:15 pm.

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 3rd January 2023
2-4pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 5th January
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Tuesday 10th January 2023
2-4pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 12th January
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 15th January 2023
10:30am – Covenant Service and Holy Communion led by Rev Chris Preece

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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.

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Oh little lamb, oh little lamb where have you been?
I’ve been to Bethlehem, Christ Jesus I’ve seen.
Oh little lamb, oh little lamb, what did you there?
I bowed down and worshipped our saviour so fair.