LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 2nd April 2023
Palm Sunday

“Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest heaven!” Matthew 21 v 9

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 Rev Joe Adams who is leading our worship with Holy Communion this morning.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Please pray for Laurie Berris who is in hospital.

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

Maundy Thursday – Rev Chris Preece is leading a service with Holy Communion here at 9:30am on Thursday 6th April. This will be a short service and it would be nice if as many people as possible could attend. We will not be holding a service on Easter Sunday.

Easter Offering envelopes – please can these be returned Sunday 16th April.

Christians in Stanway –
Good Friday Walk of Witness. Meet outside the Princess Charlotte at 12noon. Walk with hymns and drama will proceed to M&S and Sainsbury’s.
Easter Sunrise Service with Holy Communion 6.15am by the Lake off Robin Crescent CO3 8WR, followed by breakfast at St Andrew’s Hall Church Lane.

The Annual Church Meeting will now take place on Wednesday 26th April at 2:15pm. 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. We are very grateful to Clive Carrington for fixing the recording system for us.

Midweek Prayer Time – every Thursday from 9:30am. A short service of prayer and reflection. Everyone welcome.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 4th April
2-4pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 6th April
Maundy Thursday
9:30am – Holy Communion led by Rev Chris Preece

Tuesday 11th April
2-4pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 13th April
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 16th April
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 Rev Joe Adams on 07985417000 or Alan Beesley on 766604.