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LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 1st December 2024
First Sunday in Advent

They will see the son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.
Luke 21: 25-36

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 Jonathan Sparkes 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

Thank you to Janet Smith for the Advent wreath and to Alan Beesley for supplying the Christmas tree and Janet and Chrissie for decorating the tree.

Garden Wall – work will commence on Monday 2nd December. Please note parking may be limited during the week but should be clear for Thursday prayer time.

Carol Service on Sunday 22nd December – if you have hymn you would like or if you are happy reading a bible passage or have a poem you would like to share during the service please let Christine know as soon as possible. Thank you.

Colchester Circuit Christmas Celebration – Friday January 3rd from 4pm to 7pm at The Ark, Highwoods. Join with friends from across the circuit for food, fellowship and entertainment. Come when you can; leave when you must.
Other circuit events include:
Blue Christmas Service – Sunday 8th December from 3pm at Wivenhoe
Circuit Service – Sunday 29th December from 10.30am at Castle

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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 5th December
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Thursday 19th December
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 15th December
Third Sunday in Advent
10:30am – Holy Communion led by Rev Hannah Chun

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If you need prayer or help in anyway, please contact your Church Friend or you can call Rev Hannah Chun on 07935 612414 or Alan Beesley on 766604.