LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 6th September 2026

“But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?”
Matthew 16 v 15

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 Ron Firmin who is leading our worship this morning.

PRAYER

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

Our very dear friend Bill Harber is in hospital undergoing tests. Please keep him in your prayers.

Extra Church Council Meeting on Sunday 20th September after tea and coffee. This is to discuss our new boiler. We are very grateful to Geoff for arranging the replacement because otherwise we would have had no hot water or heating.

Our Harvest Festival will be celebrated on Sunday 4th October. We shall be collecting for the Colchester Food Bank. They would really appreciate tinned or packets of food with a long shelf life, toiletries and cleaning products. We will also be collecting money for the Methodist charity ‘All We Can’.

Anna Chaplain Memory Worship – this is a new development and will be held here at Lexden on the first Tuesday of each month in the afternoon starting in October. Jastine Diaz and Rev Chris Preece will be inviting people – not just from Care Homes – to attend a service followed by refreshments. They would really appreciate any offers of help with hospitality from members of our congregation. If you think you can help please speak with Christine. Jastine is in discussions with Assemblies of God to see if we can use their car park.

Link to Hope – don’t forget we are collecting for this throughout the year. We need Wooden cutlery and spoons, Lavender bags or other sensory gifts, Socks, Hot water bottles, Pens and paper, Reading glasses, Gloves and hats, Boiled sweets, Soap and flannels, Toothbrushes and toothpaste. Thank you.

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

Tuesday 8rd September
7:30am – Local Preachers Meeting

Thursday 10th September
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Thursday 17th September
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 20th September
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.