LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 3rd December 2023
First Sunday in Advent

Look upon us we pray, for we are your people. Isaiah 64 v 9

We light the first candle to symbolise our hope,
as we look forward to the coming of Jesus Christ our Lord.

We offer you all a very warm welcome 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 pray for the homeless.

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

Jazz along to Christmas at West Mersea Methodist Church on Friday 8th December 7:30 to 9:30pm.

Local Preachers Admission Service for Sally Crafer and Joe Navoka at 3pm on Sunday 10th December at Castle Methodist Church.

Stanway Pioneering Carols on the Green 2023
Wed 20th December 6.30pm Leopard Gardens, Oakwood Meadows, CO3 8BD
Thurs 21st December 6.30pm Lakelands Estate Playpark CO3 8AY
Carols – Nativity – Refreshments

Christmas at Lexden Methodist Church
Songs of Praise on Christmas Eve, Sunday 24th December at 10:30am
Christmas Day service, Monday 25th December at 9:45am led by Alan Beesley. Please join us if you are able.

Colchester Methodist Circuit Service on Sunday 31st December from 11:00am at Wimpole Road Methodist Church led by Rev Chris Preece.

Circuit Christmas Celebration with Carols, Comedy and Cakes at The Ark on Tuesday 2nd January from 4:00 to 7:00pm

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. A short service of prayer and reflection. Everyone welcome.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Thursday 7th December
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Thursday 14th December
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 17th December
Third Sunday in Advent
10:30am – Holy Communion led by Rev Hannah Chun
Teas and coffees will be served after the service

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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.