LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 16th June 2024

Then the Lord said, “Rise and anoint him; he is the one.”
1 Samuel 16 v 12

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 Rev Hannah Chun who is leading our worship with Holy Communion this morning.
During the service Peter Howard will be commissioned as a worship leader.

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

Songs of Praise on Sunday 30th June – if you have a hymn you would like or a poem/ reading you would like to share please can you let Christine know as soon as possible.

General Election Hustings St John’s Church, St John’s Close, Colchester CO4 0HP Wednesday 26th June at 7pm. Come and hear the Colchester candidates speak and put your questions to them.

Circuit Summer Celebration – ‘Seeking God’s Heart in a Garden’ Sunday 30th June from 4pm till 7pm.The venue, by kind invitation, is at the home of Peter Broom in Layer-de-la-Haye. The event will include crafts, games, entertainment and a closing service. Please bring a picnic, chair, umbrella etc. Please see poster on notice board for further information.

Mersea Methodist Church invite us to join their anniversary celebration on Saturday 20th July from 7pm where there will be a concert by local jazz group ‘Serendipity’.

Christmas Giving – it has been suggested we give to ‘Link to Hope’ shoebox appeal this year. It is not necessary to fill a shoebox, although it makes it more personal if you can, there is a list of items you can provide for a family or an elderly person. We have some leaflets available and will provide more information soon.

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 20th June
No Midweek Prayer Time this week

Thursday 27th June
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 30th June
10:30am – Songs of Praise

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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.