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LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 29th September 2024

O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth. Psalm 8 v 1

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 in our congregation who are 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

Our very good friend Stephen Suthernwood sadly passed away last Sunday. Please keep his sister Pauline and the rest of the family in your prayers. Funeral arrangements will be confirmed soon.

Harvest Festival – a very big thank you for your donations. We collected 62.45kg of food and toiletries as well as money which will be sent separately.

The Bridgeway Hub provides support for asylum seekers and they have requested donations of men’s clothing – particularly coats, jackets, anoraks, t-shirts, trousers and socks. These can be delivered to the Bridgeway shop in Priory Walk.

Contemplative Worship – From Brokenness to Beauty. A Circuit Service led by Rev Chris and Rev Hannah today at 6:30pm at The Ark, Highwoods.

Church Council Meeting – Wednesday 9th October at 2pm. Please attend if you are able. Copies of the agenda are available.

Christmas Giving – it has been suggested we give to ‘Link to Hope’ shoebox appeal this year. Please see the leaflets for more information. Suggested items are reading glasses, mug, cutlery, hot water bottle, pens and paper. There is a box in the entrance for your contributions.

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 3rd October
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 6th October
10:30am – Worship led by Jonathan Sparkes

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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.