LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 24th December 2023
Fourth Sunday in Advent

Unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given. Isaiah 9 v 6

We light the fourth candle to symbolise love,
conscious that we are known and loved by God.

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 the members of our congregation who are taking part in our service this morning.

Please stay for tea/coffee and a mince pie after the service.

PRAYER

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

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.
If you would like to share where you have seen God in your lives over the past year – either in person at this service or by video please contact Jonathan Sparkes by email at j

Circuit Christmas Celebration with Carols, Comedy and Cakes at The Ark on Tuesday 2nd January from 4:00 to 7:00pm. Come and see Geoff Wilcox as Horrible Herod in ‘Aladin a manger’, our nativity pantomime.

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

Monday 25th December
9:45am – Christmas Morning Worship

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

Thursday 4th January
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 7th January 2024
10:30am – Covenant Service with Holy Communion led by Rev Hannah Chun

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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.