LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 20th October 2024

Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God.
1 John 4 v 7

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 Rev Hannah Chun who is leading our worship with Holy Communion 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

Christmas Giving – it has been suggested we give to ‘Link to Hope’ shoebox appeal this year. Please see the leaflets for more information. It is not necessary to fill a shoebox but it makes it more personal if you can do. Suggested items are gloves, hat or scarf, sweets or chocolates, soap and flannel, toothpaste and toothbrushes, candles/tealights and holders, small games or playing cards, reading glasses, mug, cutlery, hot water bottle, pens and paper. There is a box in the entrance for your contributions. Please can these be brought in by Sunday 3rd November. Thank you.

Paul Howes and family have now left the circuit. We wish them all well for the future and thank them for all they did for Lexden.

Circuit Christmas Celebration – full details to follow. If you feel able to help with the planning, please contact Tony Trevers at The Ark. Other circuit events include:
Blue Christmas Service – Sunday 8th December from 3pm at Wivenhoe
Circuit Service – Sunday 29th December from 10.30am at Castle

Garden Wall – we hope the crumbling wall hasn’t inconvenienced you too much. We are obtaining quotes for a new fence and hope to have this fixed soon.

Pastoral Letter from Rev Chris Preece – copies are available. We also have copies of the District Bulletin for Autumn 2024 for you to read.

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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 24th October
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Thursday 31st October
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 3rd November
Church Anniversary
10:30am – Worship led by Alan Beesley

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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.