LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 3rd August 2025

“Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.” Luke 11 v 1

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

August Songs of Praise will be on Sunday 31st August (fifth Sunday). Please let Alan or Christine know if you there is a hymn you would like or if you have a reading or bible passage you would like to share.

Summer Picnic with The Ark at Highwoods Country Park this afternoon. Please see the poster on the notice board for more information.

Circuit Prayer Group – please join Sally Crafer at The Well from 9am on Saturday 9th August for the next meeting.

Message from Rev Chris Preece – I’m delighted (and very excited) to let you know that we have appointed an Anna Chaplain for the Circuit. Following the interviews, Mr Jastine Diaz will be joining the Circuit (subject to the successful completion of the statutory pre-employment checks). We are hoping for a 1st September start date, or as soon as possible thereafter. Jastine knows Colchester well and has good experience of working with older people. We are looking forward to getting to know him better and to share in this really important and significant moment for the Circuit as we continue to journey together with God. Please keep Jastine and the Circuit in your prayers at this time as we look ahead to this exciting time for us all.

The Best of Christianity – ‘The Summer of 25’. Please see the poster on the notice board detailing these events at St Peter’s Chapel, Bradwell-on-Sea. Chair of district, Rev Dr David Chapman will be leading the Methodist service on Sunday 17 August 2025 at 6pm, music will be provided by a small group led by Rev Steve Mayo from the Southend & Leigh Circuit.

Methodist Prayer Handbook 2025/2026 should be available next month. Please let Alan or Christine know if you would like a copy.

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 AT LEXDEN

Thursday 7th August
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Thursday 14th August
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 17th August 2025
10:30am – Worship led by Sally Crafer