LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 17th June 2018

Introit ‘Sing to the Lord a Joyful Song’ H&P 17 v 1

A very warm welcome to you especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us during the week through the Recording Ministry and to Rev Paul Howes who is leading our worship this morning.

Please stay for refreshments afterwards in the Garling Room.

Recording Ministry – if you do not normally receive a DVD of our services please speak to Stephen Suthernwood or call him on 01206 540988 to obtain a copy.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Please remember all those on our prayer list.

Please pray for our Ministers Rev Paul Howes, Rev Alan Jenkins and Rev Ken Chalmers and all those who minister to the people of God.

Continue to pray for all others who are in any way troubled, lonely, unwell or bereaved and anyone else who needs our prayers.

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING
(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

NOTICES

Methodist Home Association – MHA – if you have not already done so please hand in your envelope today. Don’t forget to complete the Gift Aid box if you are a tax payer.

Gift Aid – if you are a low wage/pension earner and have set up Gift Aid on your weekly offering please speak with Bill. Under the new regulations if you have not paid sufficient tax to cover your Gift Aid donation you may have to make up the difference in income tax to HMRC.

If you are able to host one of our Coffee Mornings please add your name to the list on the notice board.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 19th
2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 20th
9:30 – 11:30am – Spanish Class using the Garling Room

Thursday 21st
9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer
10.00 to 11.30am – Time for Tots

Friday 22nd
10:00am – 12noon – Ukulele Group using the Garling Room

Next Sunday 24th June
11:00am – Worship led by Rev David Moody
Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Fingringhoe Chapel Songs of Praise This Afternoon at 3:00pm.

Older Persons’ Information Fair at Firstsite, Colchester on Friday 22nd June from 10am to 1pm. Free advise if you have any concerns about your pension or health services etc.

West Mersea Methodist Church – Church Anniversary Quiz Night on Saturday 30th June at 6:30pm. Please call 01206 384183 to book a table.

Stanway U3A – University of the Third Age – if you are interested in any of the activities on offer you are invited to attend their next meeting at Stanway Village Hall on Friday 13th July at 2:15pm.

Visitors
If you are visiting us for the first time please add your name to our Visitor’s Book which is on the bookcase in the entrance vestibule. Many thanks.

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Contacts – If you need prayer or help in any way please contact your pastoral visitor or call Revd Paul Howes on 01206 514828 or Revd Alan Jenkins on 01206 793888. Rev Ken Chalmers in currently on sabbatical.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 10th June 2018

Introit ‘Sing to the Lord a Joyful Song’ H&P 17 v 1

We warmly welcome you especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us during the week through the Recording Ministry and to Rev Jane Cassidy who is leading our worship with Holy Communion this morning.

Please stay for refreshments afterwards in the Garling Room.

This Evening – 6:30pm – Songs of Praise

Recording Ministry – if you do not normally receive a DVD of our services please speak to Stephen Suthernwood or call him on 01206 540988 to obtain a copy.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Please remember all those on our prayer list.

Please pray for our Ministers Rev Paul Howes, Rev Alan Jenkins and Rev Ken Chalmers and all those who minister to the people of God.

Continue to pray for all others who are in any way troubled, lonely, unwell or bereaved and anyone else who needs our prayers.

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING
(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

NOTICES

Chris Nash sends her love to all her friends at Lexden. She is now back home recovering well after her short spell in hospital,

Methodist Home Association – MHA – please can the envelopes be brought back by next Sunday. Don’t forget to complete the Gift Aid box if you are a tax payer.

Gift Aid – if you are a low wage/pension earner and have set up Gift Aid on your weekly offering please speak with Bill. Under the new regulations if you have not paid sufficient tax to cover your Gift Aid donation you may have to make up the difference in income tax to HMRC.

If you are able to host one of our Coffee Mornings please add your name to the list on the notice board.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Monday 11th
7:30pm – Stationing Invitation Committee meeting in the Garling Room

Tuesday 12th
2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 13th
9:30 – 11:30am – Spanish Class using the Garling Room

Thursday 14th
9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer
10.00 to 11.30am – Time for Tots

Friday 15th
10:00am – 12noon – Ukulele Group using the Garling Room

Next Sunday 17th June
11:00am – Worship led by Rev Paul Howes
Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Searchlight Theatre Company are coming to Christ Church Colchester on Thursday 14th June at 7:15pm where you will hear the first 90 chapters of the bible on 90 minutes! Please see the poster on the notice board for ticket details.

Action for Children sponsored walk on Saturday 16th June starting at 10:00am from West Bergholt Methodist Church. A 5 mile circular walk. Please see the poster on the notice board for more details.

Fingringhoe Chapel Songs of Praise on Sunday 17th June at 3:00pm.

West Mersea Methodist Church – Church Anniversary Quiz Night on Saturday 30th June at 6:30pm. Please call 01206 384183 to book a table.

Visitors
If you are visiting us for the first time please add your name to our Visitor’s Book which is on the bookcase in the entrance vestibule. Many thanks.

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Contacts – If you need prayer or help in any way please contact your pastoral visitor or call Revd Paul Howes on 01206 514828 or Revd Alan Jenkins on 01206 793888. Rev Ken Chalmers in currently on sabbatical.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 3rd June 2018

Introit ‘Sing to the Lord a Joyful Song’ H&P 17 v 1

A very warm welcome to you especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us during the week through the Recording Ministry and to Caroline White who is leading our worship this morning.

Please stay for refreshments afterwards in the Garling Room.

Recording Ministry – if you do not normally receive a DVD of our services please speak to Stephen Suthernwood or call him on 01206 540988 to obtain a copy.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Please remember all those on our prayer list.

Please pray for our Ministers Rev Paul Howes, Rev Alan Jenkins and Rev Ken Chalmers and all those who minister to the people of God.

Continue to pray for all others who are in any way troubled, lonely, unwell or bereaved and anyone else who needs our prayers.

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING
(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

NOTICES

Church Walk on 5 June please meet 11 Musk Close at 1:30pm or the car park near Eight Ash Green cricket club at 1.45pm (left past the Cricketers pub and then on the left). Leaflet available at back of Church. Speak to Avril or Nigel if any queries.

Coffee Morning – it has been suggested that instead of Bring and Buy we hold a Game’s Meeting on the first Saturday of the month. We could have board games like Scrabble and Chess and card games like Bridge and Canasta. Please let Sheila or Christine know if you would be interested in this.

If you are able to host one of our Coffee Mornings please add your name to the list on the notice board.

Gift Aid – if you are a low wage/pension earner and have set up Gift Aid on your weekly offering please speak with Bill. Under the new regulations if you have not paid sufficient tax to cover your Gift Aid donation you may have to make up the difference in income tax to HMRC.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 5th
2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club
1:30pm – Church Walkers meet at Musk Close

Wednesday 6th
9:30 – 11:30am – Spanish Class using the Garling Room

Thursday 7th
9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer
10.00 to 11.30am – Time for Tots

Friday 8th
10:00am – 12noon – Ukulele Group using the Garling Room

Next Sunday 10th June

11:00am – Holy Communion led by Rev Jane Cassidy
Refreshments afterwards

6:30pm – Songs of Praise

Other Events

Searchlight Theatre Company are coming to Christ Church Colchester on Thursday 14th June at 7:15pm where you will hear the first 90 chapters of the bible on 90 minutes! Please see the poster on the notice board for ticket details.

Action for Children sponsored walk on Saturday 16th June starting at 10:00am from West Bergholt Methodist Church. A 5 mile circular walk. Please see the poster on the notice board for more details.

Visitors
If you are visiting us for the first time please add your name to our Visitor’s Book which is on the bookcase in the entrance vestibule. Many thanks.

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Contacts – If you need prayer or help in any way please contact your pastoral visitor or call Revd Paul Howes on 01206 514828 or Revd Alan Jenkins on 01206 793888. Rev Ken Chalmers in currently on sabbatical.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 27th May 2018
Trinity Sunday

Introit ‘O Breath of Life’ SoF 407 v 1

We offer you a very warm welcome especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us during the week through the Recording Ministry and to Rachel Allen who is leading our worship this morning.

Please stay for refreshments afterwards in the Garling Room.

Recording Ministry – if you do not normally receive a DVD of our services please speak to Stephen Suthernwood or call him on 01206 540988 to obtain a copy.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Please remember all those on our prayer list.

Please pray for our Ministers Rev Paul Howes, Rev Alan Jenkins and Rev Ken Chalmers and all those who minister to the people of God.

Continue to pray for all others who are in any way troubled, lonely, unwell or bereaved and anyone else who needs our prayers.

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING
(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

NOTICES

Coffee Morning with Bring and Buy on Saturday 2nd June 10:00 to 11:30am. This month’s charity is Action for Children.
It has been suggested that instead of Bring and Buy we hold a Game’s Meeting on the first Saturday of the month. We could have board games like Scrabble and Chess and card games like Bridge and Canasta. Please let Sheila or Christine know if you would be interested in this.

Gift Aid – if you are a low wage/pension earner and have set up Gift Aid on your weekly offering please speak with Bill. Under the new regulations if you have not paid sufficient tax to cover your Gift Aid donation you may have to make up the difference in income tax to HMRC.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 29th
2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 30th
9:30 – 11:30am – Spanish Class using the Garling Room

Thursday 31st
9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer
No Time for Tots – Half Term Holiday

Friday 1st
10:00am – 12noon – Ukulele Group using the Garling Room

Saturday 2nd
10:00am – 11.30am – Coffee Morning with Bring and Buy

Next Sunday 3rd June

11:00am – Worship led by Caroline White
Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Searchlight Theatre Company are coming to Christ Church Colchester on Thursday 14th June at 7:15pm where you will hear the first 90 chapters of the bible on 90 minutes! Please see the poster on the notice board for ticket details.

Action for Children sponsored walk on Saturday 16th June starting at 10:00am from West Bergholt Methodist Church. A 5 mile circular walk. Please see the poster on the notice board for more details.

Visitors
If you are visiting us for the first time please add your name to our Visitor’s Book which is on the bookcase in the entrance vestibule. Many thanks.

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Contacts – If you need prayer or help in any way please contact your pastoral visitor or call Revd Paul Howes on 01206 514828 or Revd Alan Jenkins on 01206 793888. Rev Ken Chalmers in currently on sabbatical.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 20th May 2018

Introit ‘O Breath of Life’ SoF 407 v 1

We offer you a very warm welcome especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us during the week through the Recording Ministry and to Rev John Robinson who is leading our worship this morning.

Please stay for refreshments afterwards in the Garling Room.

Recording Ministry – if you do not normally receive a DVD of our services please speak to Stephen Suthernwood or call him on 01206 540988 to obtain a copy.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Please remember all those on our prayer list.

Please pray for our Ministers Rev Paul Howes, Rev Alan Jenkins and Rev Ken Chalmers and all those who minister to the people of God.

Continue to pray for all others who are in any way troubled, lonely, unwell or bereaved and anyone else who needs our prayers.

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING
(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

NOTICES

Gift Aid – if you are a low wage/pension earner and have set up Gift Aid on your weekly offering please speak with Bill. Under the new regulations if you have not paid sufficient tax to cover your Gift Aid donation you may have to make up the difference in income tax to HMRC.

Thy Kingdom Come 2018 has been launched by the Archbishop of Canterbury. This is a worldwide, ecumenical prayer movement calling on all Christians to pray that people might come to know Jesus Christ. Between Ascension Day and Pentecost from Thursday 10th to Sunday 20th May 2018 please use this prayer which thousands of people across the world will be praying.

Almighty God, your ascended Son has sent us into the world to preach the good news of your kingdom: inspire us with your Spirit and fill our hearts with the fire of your love, that all who hear your Word may be drawn to you, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 22nd
2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 23rd
9:30 – 11:30am – Spanish Class using the Garling Room
7:30pm – Circuit Leadership Meeting in the Garling Room

Thursday 24th
9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer
10.00 to 11.30am – Time for Tots

Friday 25th
10:00am – 12noon – Ukulele Group using the Garling Room

Next Sunday 27th May

11:00am – Worship led by Rachel Allen
Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Songs of Praise for Christian Aid at Fingringhoe Methodist Church This Afternoon at 3pm.

Churches of Colchester present Pentecost Sunday Celebration featuring Graham Kendrick and band with guest speaker Bishop Roger Morris at Kingsland Church (above Aldi) This Evening at 6:30pm. Our car park will be available for any of our Church Members who are attending this event.

Searchlight Theatre Company are coming to Christ Church Colchester on Thursday 14th June at 7:15pm where you will hear the first 90 chapters of the bible on 90 minutes! Please see the poster on the notice board for ticket details.

Visitors
If you are visiting us for the first time please add your name to our Visitor’s Book which is on the bookcase in the entrance vestibule. Many thanks.

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Contacts – If you need prayer or help in any way please contact your pastoral visitor or call Revd Paul Howes on 01206 514828 or Revd Alan Jenkins on 01206 793888. Rev Ken Chalmers in currently on sabbatical.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 13th May 2018

Introit ‘O Breath of Life’ SoF 407 v 1

A very warm welcome to you especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us during the week through the Recording Ministry and to Rev Paul Howes who is leading our worship with Holy Communion this morning.

Please stay for refreshments afterwards in the Garling Room.

This Evening – 6:30pm – Songs of Praise

Recording Ministry – if you do not normally receive a DVD of our services please speak to Stephen Suthernwood or call him on 01206 540988 to obtain a copy.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Please remember all those on our prayer list.

Please pray for our Ministers Rev Paul Howes, Rev Alan Jenkins and Rev Ken Chalmers and all those who minister to the people of God.

Continue to pray for all others who are in any way troubled, lonely, unwell or bereaved and anyone else who needs our prayers.

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING
(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

NOTICES

Thy Kingdom Come 2018 has been launched by the Archbishop of Canterbury. This is a worldwide, ecumenical prayer movement calling on all Christians to pray that people might come to know Jesus Christ. The Methodist Church is a major partner in this initiative. The prayer is focused between Ascension Day and Pentecost from Thursday 10th to Sunday 20th May 2018. There are lots of free resources on how to pray and for activities on the website http://www.thykingdomcome.global.

Please use the prayer which thousands of people across the world will be praying.

Almighty God, your ascended Son has sent us into the world to preach the good news of your kingdom: inspire us with your Spirit and fill our hearts with the fire of your love, that all who hear your Word may be drawn to you, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 15th
1:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club – Fish and Chip lunch
7:30pm – Colchester Civic Society using the Garling Room

Wednesday 16th
9:30 – 11:30am – Spanish Class using the Garling Room
7:30pm – Circuit Finance Resources Group using the Garling Room

Thursday 17th
9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer
10.00 to 11.30am – Time for Tots

Friday 18th
10:00am – 12noon – Ukulele Group using the Garling Room

Next Sunday 20th May

11:00am – Worship led by Rev John Robinson

Other Events

Songs of Praise for Christian Aid at Fingringhoe Methodist Church on Sunday 20th May at 3pm.

Churches of Colchester present Pentecost Sunday Celebration featuring Graham Kendrick and band with guest speaker Bishop Roger Morris at Kingsland Church (above Aldi) on Sunday 20th May at 6:30pm.

Searchlight Theatre Company are coming to Christ Church Colchester on Thursday 14th June at 7:15pm where you will hear the first 90 chapters of the bible on 90 minutes! Please see the poster on the notice board for ticket details.

Visitors
If you are visiting us for the first time please add your name to our Visitor’s Book which is on the bookcase in the entrance vestibule. Many thanks.

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Contacts – If you need prayer or help in any way please contact your pastoral visitor or call Revd Paul Howes on 01206 514828 or Revd Alan Jenkins on 01206 793888. Rev Ken Chalmers in currently on sabbatical.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 6th May 2018

Introit ‘O Breath of Life’ SoF 407 v 1

A very warm welcome to you especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us during the week through the Recording Ministry and to Betty Rampling who is leading our worship this morning.

Please stay for refreshments afterwards in the Garling Room.

Recording Ministry – if you do not normally receive a DVD of our services please speak to Stephen Suthernwood or call him on 01206 540988 to obtain a copy.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Please remember all those on our prayer list.

Please pray for our Ministers Rev Paul Howes, Rev Alan Jenkins and Rev Ken Chalmers and all those who minister to the people of God.

Continue to pray for all others who are in any way troubled, lonely, unwell or bereaved and anyone else who needs our prayers.

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING
(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

NOTICES

Did you know the Garling Room is available for hire? If you or anyone you know would like to hire it for a special occasion or for a regular meeting please speak to one of the stewards or contact Alan and Christine on 01206 766604.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 8th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 9th

9:30 – 11:30am – Spanish Class using the Garling Room

Thursday 10th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

10.00 to 11.30am – Time for Tots

Friday 11th

10:00am – 12noon – Ukulele Group using the Garling Room

Next Sunday 13th May

11:00am – Holy Communion led by Rev Paul Howes

6:30pm – Songs of Praise

Other Events

Songs of Praise for Christian Aid at Fingringhoe Methodist Church on Sunday 20th May at 3pm.

Churches of Colchester present Pentecost Sunday Celebration featuring Graham Kendrick and band with guest speaker Bishop Roger Morris at Kingsland Church (above Aldi) on Sunday 20th May at 6:30pm.

Searchlight Theatre Company are coming to Christ Church Colchester on Thursday 14th June at 7:15pm where you will hear the first 90 chapters of the bible on 90 minutes! Please see the poster on the notice board for ticket details.

Visitors
If you are visiting us for the first time please add your name to our Visitor’s Book which is on the bookcase in the entrance vestibule. Many thanks.

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Contacts – If you need prayer or help in any way please contact your pastoral visitor or call Revd Paul Howes on 01206 514828 or Revd Alan Jenkins on 01206 793888. Rev Ken Chalmers in currently on sabbatical.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 22nd April 2018

Introit ‘Jesus Stand Among Us’ H&P 530 v 1

A very warm welcome to you especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us during the week through the Recording Ministry and to our church members who are leading our Easter Offering Service this morning.

Please stay for refreshments afterwards in the Garling Room.

Recording Ministry – if you do not normally receive a DVD of our services please speak to Stephen Suthernwood or call him on 01206 540988 to obtain a copy.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Please remember all those on our prayer list.

Please pray for our Ministers Rev Paul Howes, Rev Alan Jenkins and Rev Ken Chalmers and all those who minister to the people of God.

Continue to pray for all others who are in any way troubled, lonely, unwell or bereaved and anyone else who needs our prayers.

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING
(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

NOTICES

Please note there will not be a service here next Sunday 29th April because we are all attending the circuit service at Castle Methodist Church on that day.

Coffee Morning with Bring and Buy on Saturday 5th May will be in support of RNLI. Please come along if you can at any time between 10am and 11:30am.

MakeLunch is a charity which provides free hot meals for children in need during school holidays. They are looking for volunteers for the summer holidays at Lexden Primary School in Nelson Road. If you are interested in helping or know anyone who would be please speak to Christine B. Thank you.

Colchester Borough and Parish Elections on Thursday 3rd May will see our church being used as a Polling Station. Although Morning Prayer will be held as usual there will not be any Time for Tots on this day.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 24th
2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 25th
9:30 – 11:30am – Spanish Class using the Garling Room

Thursday 26th
9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer
10.00 to 11.30am – Time for Tots
7:30pm – Circuit Leadership Meeting

Friday 27th
10:00am – 12noon – Ukulele Group using the Garling Room

Next Sunday 29th April
10:30am – Circuit Service at Castle Methodist Church

Thursday 3rd May
7:00am to 10:00pm – Colchester Borough and Parish Elections

Saturday 5th May
10:00am – 11:30am – Coffee Morning for RNLI

Sunday 6th May
11:00am Worship led by Betty Rampling

Other Events

Conversations around the Covenant at Castle Methodist Church on Saturday 28th April 9:45am to 3:30pm with Revd Dr Neil Richardson former president of the Methodist Church in Great Britain and the Most Revd Dr Rowan Williams former Archbishop of Canterbury. A study day exploring the future of the Anglican-Methodist Covenant (bring your own lunch). If you are interested in going please sign the sheet on the notice board TODAY. Thank you

Churches of Colchester present Pentecost Sunday Celebration featuring Graham Kendrick and band with guest speaker Bishop Roger Morris at Kingsland Church (above Aldi) on Sunday 20th May at 6:30pm.

Searchlight Theatre Company are coming to Christ Church Colchester on Thursday 14th June at 7:15pm where you will hear the first 90 chapters of the bible on 90 minutes! Please see the poster on the notice board for ticket details.

Visitors
If you are visiting us for the first time please add your name to our Visitor’s Book which is on the bookcase in the entrance vestibule. Many thanks

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 15th April 2018

Introit ‘Jesus Stand Among Us’ H&P 530 v 1

We offer you a very warm welcome especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us during the week through the Recording Ministry and to Rev Martin Camroux who is leading our worship this morning.

Please stay for refreshments afterwards in the Garling Room.

Recording Ministry – if you do not normally receive a DVD of our services please speak to Stephen Suthernwood or call him on 01206 540988 to obtain a copy.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Please remember all those on our prayer list.

Please pray for our Ministers Rev Paul Howes, Rev Alan Jenkins and Rev Ken Chalmers and all those who minister to the people of God.

Continue to pray for all others who are in any way troubled, lonely, unwell or bereaved and anyone else who needs our prayers.

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING
(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

NOTICES

MakeLunch is a charity which provides free hot meals for children in need during school holidays. They are looking for volunteers for the summer holidays at Lexden Primary School in Nelson Road. If you are interested in helping or know anyone who would be please speak to Christine B. Thank you.

Easter Offering envelopes – please can these be returned today if you haven’t already done so. Don’t forget to complete the Gift Aid declaration if you are a tax payer.

Please note there will not be a service here on Sunday 29th April because we are all attending the circuit service at Castle Methodist Church on that day.

Colchester Borough and Parish Elections on Thursday 3rd May will see our church being used as a Polling Station. Although Morning Prayer will be held as usual there will not be any Time for Tots on this day.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 17th
2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 18th
9:30 – 11:30am – Spanish Class using the Garling Room

Thursday 19th
9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer
10.00 to 11.30am – Time for Tots

Friday 20th
10:00am – 12noon – Ukulele Group using the Garling Room

Next Sunday 22nd April

11:00am – Easter Offering Service
Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Songs of Praise at Fingringhoe Methodist Church this afternoon at 3:30pm. Everyone welcome.

Churches of Colchester present Pentecost Sunday Celebration featuring Graham Kendrick and band with guest speaker Bishop Roger Morris at Kingsland Church (above Aldi) on Sunday 20th May at 6:30pm.

Visitors
If you are visiting us for the first time please add your name to our Visitor’s Book which is on the bookcase in the entrance vestibule. Many thanks

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Contacts – If you need prayer or help in any way please contact your pastoral visitor or call Revd Paul Howes on 01206 514828 or Revd Alan Jenkins on 01206 793888. Rev Ken Chalmers in currently on sabbatical.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 8th April 2018

Introit ‘Jesus Stand Among Us’ H&P 530 v 1

A very warm welcome to you especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us during the week through the Recording Ministry and to Jonathan Sparkes who is leading our worship this morning.

Please stay for refreshments afterwards in the Garling Room.

This Evening – 6:30pm – Songs of Praise

Recording Ministry – if you do not normally receive a DVD of our services please speak to Stephen Suthernwood or call him on 01206 540988 to obtain a copy.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Please remember all those on our prayer list.

Please pray for our Ministers Rev Paul Howes, Rev Alan Jenkins and Rev Ken Chalmers and all those who minister to the people of God.

Continue to pray for all others who are in any way troubled, lonely, unwell or bereaved and anyone else who needs our prayers.

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING
(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

NOTICES

Easter Offering envelopes – if you didn’t collect one last week please do so today. Please can these be returned by next week. Don’t forget to complete the Gift Aid declaration if you are a tax payer.

Lent Course 2018 on Friday afternoons here at Lexden at 2:30pm. Due to the snow part 6 ‘Keeping Going’ will now be held on Friday 13th April.

Colchester Borough and Parish Elections on Thursday 3rd May will see our church being used as a Polling Station. Although Morning Prayer will be held as usual there will not be any Time for Tots on this day.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 10th
1:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club Fish & Chip lunch

Wednesday 11th
9:30 – 11:30am – Spanish Class using the Garling Room

Thursday 12th
9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer
No Time for Tots – Easter Holiday

Friday 13th
10:00am – 12noon – Ukulele Group using the Garling Room
2:30pm – Lent Course – week 6 – ‘Keeping going’

Next Sunday 15th April

11:00am – Worship led by Rev Martin Camroux
Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Quiz night at West Bergholt Methodist Church on Saturday 14th April at 7pm in the hall. Tables of four at £20. Light Refreshments will be served. You are welcome to bring your own nibbles and soft drinks (sorry no alcohol allowed). Book your table by contacting Judith (01206 241969).

Visitors
If you are visiting us for the first time please add your name to our Visitor’s Book which is on the bookcase in the entrance vestibule. Many thanks

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Contacts – If you need prayer or help in any way please contact your pastoral visitor or call Revd Paul Howes on 01206 514828 or Revd Alan Jenkins on 01206 793888. Rev Ken Chalmers in currently on sabbatical.