LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 17th September 2023

They were unable to haul the net in because of the large number of fish.
John 21 v 6

We offer you all a very warm welcome particularly if you are a visitor and to those who will be watching the DVD during the week and especially to Rev Hannah Chun who is leading worship with Holy Communion with us for the first time today and we extend our welcome to her family.

Teas and Coffees will be served in the Garling room after the service. Please stay if you are able.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Please pray for the people of Libya affected by the floods.

Please pray for our Ministers – Rev Chris Preece and Rev Hannah Chun.

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

NOTICES

Thank you to everyone who has donated money and goods for our Harvest Festival. These will all be delivered to the Foodbank during the week. If anyone has anything else they would like to give please call Alan on 766604.

Our Own Arrangement this quarter is at the beginning of next month and we hope to continue the Harvest theme with a Songs of Praise on Sunday 1st October. Please can you see Viv with your suggestions for hymns and readings as soon as possible.

Colchester Methodist Circuit will be at The Free Family Fun Festival in Lower Castle Park on Saturday 23rd September 11am – 4.00pm.
In our gazebos we will be inviting children to paint panels that will be assembled to make a giant picture of the ‘Feeding of the 5000’ and bringing our ball in the bucket game and prayer graffiti board as on previous occasions 2016-19. Whilst there you will also be able to enjoy live music; the dog show; the food zone with BBQ & tea tent; the mind, body & spirit zone and much more. If you are able to give an hour or two of your time to assist with the activities and promote Colchester Methodist Circuit to those who visit please inform Rev Paul Howes on 07979 333233.

Phil Bingham and his Methodist friends invite you to share in an act of celebration and thanksgiving. This will be held at St Mary’s Anglican Church Wivenhoe on Sunday October 1st at 3pm. Music will be provided by Boxted Methodist Silver Band.
Phil was accredited as a Methodist Local Preacher 50 years ago and has preached in and around the Colchester area since then.
There is on street parking nearby and a public car park higher up the High Street. Further parking is available at both the Congregational and Methodist Churches and for those who need it, a ferrying service will be available from those venues

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.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Thursday 21st September
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Thursday 28th September
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 1st October
10:30am – Songs of Praise led by Church Members

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If you need prayer or help in anyway, please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Rev Hannah Chun on 07935 612414 or Alan Beesley on 766604.