LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 1st September 2024

Every good and perfect gift is from above. James 1 v 17

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 Alan Beesley who is leading our worship this morning.

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

Methodist Prayer Handbook 2024/2025 is now available. This contains details of the lectionary readings and prayers for every day of the year. Copies are £4.65 each on a first come first served basis. Please see Alan or Christine if you would like one.

Colchester Methodist Circuit Newsletter – there are some copies of the latest newsletter on the table in the entrance.

Harvest Festival will be celebrated on our next Sunday service – 15th September. We are collecting for the foodbank. They would love to receive bags of pasta or rice, long-life milk or juice, tinned fruit, tinned potatoes and toiletries or anything else you can donate – including money. Thank you to those who have already donated.

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 5th September
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Thursday 12th September
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 15th September
10:30am – Harvest Festival 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.