LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 7th December 2025
Second Sunday in Advent

Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.
Matthew 3 v 3

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 Jo Eckersley who is leading our worship this morning.

PRAYER

Please pray for our church friends who can no longer join us on a Sunday.

Please pray for our Ministers – Rev Chris Preece and Rev Hannah Chun. Also pray for our Anna Chaplain Jastine Diaz.

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 on the Circuit – there are a lot of events taking place during December in the Colchester Methodist Circuit. They are all listed on the notice board in the Garling Room. Please take a moment to see if there are any you would like to attend.

Carol Service at Lexden on 21st December. If you have a hymn or a particular reading or poem you would like to share with us on this Sunday, please let Alan or Christine know today so that we can plan the service. We will be having mince pies with tea and coffee after the service. We are very grateful to Avril and Nigel for providing the teas and coffees throughout the year.

Christmas Day – there will be a united service at Castle Methodist Church at 10:30am. Please note we will not be having a service here at Lexden on Christmas day.

Circuit Service on Sunday 28th December at Wimpole Road Methodist Church.

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 is welcome.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS AT LEXDEN

Thursday 11th December
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Thursday 18th December
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 21st December 2025
Fourth Sunday in Advent
10:30am – Carol Service

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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.