LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 25th February 2018
Second Sunday in Lent

Introit ‘This is the Day the Lord has Made’ H&P 577 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 Brian Llewellyn 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 Revd Paul Howes, Revd Alan Jenkins, Revd Ken Chalmers and Revd Steve Swann 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

Lent Course 2018 on Friday afternoons here at Lexden at 2:30pm. ‘Lost for Words’ – sharing faith naturally. Why is it that so many of us feel hesitant and uncomfortable when everyday life brings opportunities to talk about our faith with friends and a host of other contacts? Lost for Words offers a practical, approach to helping people ‘find their voice’ and speak confidently and naturally about their faith.

We will be collecting for Beacon House throughout March. They urgently need deodorant, tinned vegetables, mayonnaise/ketchup, detergent and cotton boxers. There will be a box in the entrance vestibule for your donations.

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 27th
2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club
7:30pm – Colchester Civic Society using the Garling Room

Wednesday 28th
9:30 – 11:30am – Spanish Class using the Garling Room

Thursday 1st
9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer
10.00 to 11.30am – Time for Tots

Friday 2nd
10:00am – 12noon – Ukulele Group using the Garling Room
2:30pm – Lent Course – week 3 – ‘Getting Started’

Next Sunday 4th March
11:00am – Worship led by Brian Dack

Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Circuit Contemporary Service – ‘Light Overcomes Darkness’ a service of worship this afternoon at 4:30pm at Castle Methodist Church presented by the Cantus Firmus Colchester Choir and The Salvation Army Songsters and ‘Chara Gospel’ Choir. There will be a retiring offering towards expenses.

Time for Prayer on the last Tuesday of the month at 7:30am at the Oak Tree Coffee House – just behind Highwoods Tesco. The next one will be on Tuesday 27th February. This is an initiative proposed by the Rt Rev’d Roger Morris, Bishop of Colchester, because a lot of exiting things happen when Christians get together and pray. There will be a short time of worship and a brief reflection on Scripture as well.

Women’s World Day of Prayer at St Mary’s Church West Bergholt on Friday 2nd March – 12:30pm for soup and snack lunch followed by service at 1:30pm. Please see the poster on the notice board for more information.

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Contacts – If you need prayer or help in any way please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Revd Paul Howes on 01206 514828, Revd Alan Jenkins on 01206 793888, Revd Ken Chalmers on 01206 545253 or Revd Steve Swann on 01206 331437.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 18th February 2018
First Sunday in Lent

Introit ‘This is the Day the Lord has Made’ H&P 577 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 our church members who are 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 Revd Paul Howes, Revd Alan Jenkins, Revd Ken Chalmers and Revd Steve Swann 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

Lent Course 2018 on Friday afternoons here at Lexden at 2:30pm. ‘Lost for Words’ – sharing faith naturally. Why is it that so many of us feel hesitant and uncomfortable when everyday life brings opportunities to talk about our faith with friends and a host of other contacts? Lost for Words offers a practical, approach to helping people ‘find their voice’ and speak confidently and naturally about their faith.

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 20th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 21st

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

Thursday 22nd

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

10.00 to 11.30am – Time for Tots

Friday 23rd

2:30pm – Lent Course – week 2 – ‘Connecting well’

Next Sunday25th February

11:00am – Worship led by Brian Llewellyn

Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

All You Need is Love – Songs of Praise this afternoon at 3pm at Fingringhoe Methodist Church. Everyone in welcome.

‘Light Overcomes Darkness’ a service of worship on Sunday 25th February at 4:30pm at Castle Methodist Church presented by the Cantus Firmus Colchester Choir and The Salvation Army Songsters and ‘Chara Gospel’ Choir. There will be a retiring offering towards expenses.

Time for Prayer on the last Tuesday of the month at 7:30am at the Oak Tree Coffee House – just behind Highwoods Tesco. The next one will be on Tuesday 27th February. This is an initiative proposed by the Rt Rev’d Roger Morris, Bishop of Colchester, because a lot of exiting things happen when Christians get together and pray. There will be a short time of worship and a brief reflection on Scripture as well.

Women’s World Day of Prayer at St Mary’s Church West Bergholt on Friday 2nd March – 12:30pm for soup and snack lunch followed by service at 1:30pm. Please see the poster on the notice board for more information.

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Contacts – If you need prayer or help in any way please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Revd Paul Howes on 01206 514828, Revd Alan Jenkins on 01206 793888, Revd Ken Chalmers on 01206 545253 or Revd Steve Swann on 01206 331437.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 11th February 2018

Introit ‘This is the Day the Lord has Made’ H&P 577 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 Revd Martin Camroux who is leading worship with Holy Communion 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 Revd Paul Howes, Revd Alan Jenkins, Revd Ken Chalmers and Revd Steve Swann 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

The Annual Church Meeting will be on Wednesday 14th February at 7:30pm. Everyone is invited to attend.

Lent Course 2018 on Friday afternoons here at Lexden at 2:30pm starting on 16th February. ‘Lost for Words’ – sharing faith naturally. Why is it that so many of us feel hesitant and uncomfortable when everyday life brings opportunities to talk about our faith with friends and a host of other contacts? Lost for Words offers a practical, approach to helping people ‘find their voice’ and speak confidently and naturally about their faith. Everyone is welcome to join us. Please see the poster on the notice board for more information and sign-up sheet.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 13th
2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 14th
9:30 – 11:30am – Spanish Class using the Garling Room
7:30pm – Annual Church Meeting

Thursday 15th
9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer
10.00 to 11.30am – Time for Tots
7:30pm – Circuit Leadership Meeting

Friday 16th
2:30pm – Lent Course – week 1 – ‘Evangelism, trouble or joy?’

Next Sunday 18th February
11:00am – Local Arrangement

Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

‘Light Overcomes Darkness’ a service of worship on Sunday 25th February at 4:30pm at Castle Methodist Church presented by the Cantus Firmus Colchester Choir and The Salvation Army Songsters and ‘Chara Gospel’ Choir. There will be a retiring offering towards expenses.

Time for Prayer on the last Tuesday of the month at 7:30am at the Oak Tree Coffee House – just behind Highwoods Tesco. The next one will be on Tuesday 27th February. This is an initiative proposed by the Rt Rev’d Roger Morris, Bishop of Colchester, because a lot of exiting things happen when Christians get together and pray. There will be a short time of worship and a brief reflection on Scripture as well.

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Contacts – If you need prayer or help in any way please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Revd Paul Howes on 01206 514828, Revd Alan Jenkins on 01206 793888, Revd Ken Chalmers on 01206 545253 or Revd Steve Swann on 01206 331437.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 4th February 2018

Introit ‘This is the Day the Lord has Made’ H&P 577 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 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 Revd Paul Howes, Revd Alan Jenkins, Revd Ken Chalmers and Revd Steve Swann 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

The Annual Church Meeting will be on Wednesday 14th February at 7:30pm. Everyone is invited to attend.

Lent Course 2018 on Friday afternoons here at Lexden at 2:30pm starting on 16th February. ‘Lost for Words’ – sharing faith naturally. Why is it that so many of us feel hesitant and uncomfortable when everyday life brings opportunities to talk about our faith with friends and a host of other contacts? Lost for Words offers a practical, approach to helping people ‘find their voice’ and speak confidently and naturally about their faith. Everyone is welcome to join us. Please see the poster on the notice board for more information and sign-up sheet.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 6th
2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 7th
9:30 – 11:30am – Spanish Class using the Garling Room

Thursday 8th
9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer
10.00 to 11.30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday 11th February
11:00am – Worship led by Revd Martin Camroux

Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Abbeyfield Community Project Annual Celebration at St Margaret’s Berechurch – Stansted Road off Mersea Road – this evening. 6pm for refreshments and 6:30pm start. There will be a collection for the work of the Abbeyfield Community Project.

‘Light Overcomes Darkness’ a service of worship on Sunday 25th February at 4:30pm at Castle Methodist Church presented by the Cantus Firmus Colchester Choir and The Salvation Army Songsters and ‘Chara Gospel’ Choir. There will be a retiring offering towards expenses.

Time for Prayer on the last Tuesday of the month at 7:30am at the Oak Tree Coffee House – just behind Highwoods Tesco. The next one will be on Tuesday 27th February. This is an initiative proposed by the Rt Rev’d Roger Morris, Bishop of Colchester, because a lot of exiting things happen when Christians get together and pray. There will be a short time of worship and a brief reflection on Scripture as well.

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Contacts – If you need prayer or help in any way please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Revd Paul Howes on 01206 514828, Revd Alan Jenkins on 01206 793888, Revd Ken Chalmers on 01206 545253 or Revd Steve Swann on 01206 331437.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 28th January 2018

Introit ‘God of Almighty Love’ H&P 793 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’d Alan Jenkins who is leading 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 Revd Paul Howes, Revd Alan Jenkins, Revd Ken Chalmers and Revd Steve Swann 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

The Annual Church Meeting will be on Wednesday 14th February at 7:30pm. Please can all church reports be with Vivian by the end of January. These should be for the church year September 2016 to August 2017. Thank you

Lent Course 2018 on Friday afternoons at 2:30pm starting on 16 February. ‘Lost for Words’ – sharing faith naturally. Why is it that so many of us feel hesitant and uncomfortable when everyday life brings opportunities to talk about our faith with friends and a host of other contacts? Lost for Words offers a practical, approach to helping people ‘find their voice’ and speak confidently and naturally about their faith. Everyone is welcome to join us. Please see the poster on the notice board for more information and sign-up sheet.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 30th
2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 31st
9:30 – 11:30am – Spanish Class using the Garling Room

Thursday 1st
9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer
10.00 to 11.30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday 4th February
11:00am – Worship led by Caroline White

Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Contemporary Worship at Castle Methodist Church This Evening at 6:30pm. Everyone welcome.
Next month on Sunday 25th February the circuit contemporary worship should be here at Lexden. This is to be confirmed.

Time for Prayer on the last Tuesday of the month at 7:30am at the Oak Tree Coffee House – just behind Highwoods Tesco. The first one will be on 30th January. This is an initiative proposed by the Rt Rev’d Roger Morris, Bishop of Colchester, because a lot of exiting things happen when Christians get together and pray. There will be a short time of worship and a brief reflection on Scripture as well.

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Contacts – If you need prayer or help in any way please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Revd Paul Howes on 01206 514828, Revd Alan Jenkins on 01206 793888, Revd Ken Chalmers on 01206 545253 or Revd Steve Swann on 01206 331437.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 21st January 2018

Introit ‘God of Almighty Love’ H&P 793 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 we are delighted to welcome the Rev’d Dr David Chapman – Chair of District – who is leading 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 Revd Paul Howes, Revd Alan Jenkins, Revd Ken Chalmers and Revd Steve Swann 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

New Year Lunch – a very big thank you to everyone involved in arranging this.

Lost earring – please can you keep your eyes open for a missing diamond stud earring – there is a picture of its partner on the notice board. Thank you

The Annual Church Meeting will be on Wednesday 14th February at 7:30pm. Please can all church reports be with Vivian by the end of January. These should be for the church year September 2016 to August 2017. Thank you

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 23rd
2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 24th
9:30 – 11:30am – Spanish Class using the Garling Room

Thursday 25th
9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer
10.00 to 11.30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday 28th January
11:00am – Worship led by Rev’d Alan Jenkins

Other Events

New Year ‘Songs of Praise’ at Fingringhoe Methodist Chapel this afternoon at 3pm. Please come along if you can.

Contemporary Worship at Castle Methodist Church on Sunday 28th January at 6:30pm. Everyone welcome.
Next month on Sunday 25th February the circuit contemporary worship should be here at Lexden.

Time for Prayer on the last Tuesday of the month at 7:30am at the Oak Tree Coffee House – just behind Highwoods Tesco. The first one will be on 30th January. This is an initiative proposed by the Rt Rev’d Roger Morris Bishop of Colchester because a lot of exiting things happen when Christians get together and pray. There will be a short time of worship and a brief reflection on Scripture as well.

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Contacts – If you need prayer or help in any way please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Revd Paul Howes on 01206 514828, Revd Alan Jenkins on 01206 793888, Revd Ken Chalmers on 01206 545253 or Revd Steve Swann on 01206 331437.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 14th January 2018

Covenant Service

Introit ‘God of Almighty Love’ H&P 793 v 1

We warmly welcome you especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us through the Recording Ministry and to Revd Paul Howes who is leading worship with Holy Communion 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 Revd Paul Howes, Revd Alan Jenkins, Revd Ken Chalmers and Revd Steve Swann 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

New Year Lunch – here at Lexden on Saturday 20th January 12:30 for 1pm start. For catering purposes please add your name list on the notice board.

Lost earring – please can you keep your eyes open for a missing diamond stud earring – there some pictures of its partner on the notice board. Thank you

The Annual Church Meeting will be on Wednesday 14th February at 7:30pm. Please can all church reports be with Vivian by the end of January. These should be for the church year September 2016 to August 2017. Thank you

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 16th
2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 17th
9:30 – 11:30am – Spanish Class using the Garling Room

Thursday 18th
9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer
10.00 to 11.30am – Time for Tots

Saturday 20th
12:30 for 1pm start – New Year Lunch

Next Sunday 21st January
11:00am – Worship led by Rev’d Dr David Chapman

Circuit Events

West Bergholt New Year Social Afternoon – on Saturday 20th January from 3:00 to 5:30pm. Tea and coffee supplied please bring a sharing tea.

Contemporary Worship at Castle Methodist Church on Sunday 28th January at 6:30pm. Everyone welcome.
Next month on Sunday 25th February the circuit contemporary worship will be here at Lexden.

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Contacts – If you need prayer or help in any way please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Revd Paul Howes on 01206 514828, Revd Alan Jenkins on 01206 793888, Revd Ken Chalmers on 01206 545253 or Revd Steve Swann on 01206 331437.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 7th January 2018

Epiphany

Introit ‘God of Almighty Love’ H&P 793 v 1

A very warm welcome to you especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us through the Recording Ministry and to Jonathan Sparkes who is leading 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 Revd Paul Howes, Revd Alan Jenkins, Revd Ken Chalmers and Revd Steve Swann 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

New Year Lunch – here at Lexden on Saturday 20th January 12:30 for 1pm start. For catering purposes please add your name list on the notice board.

The Annual Church Meeting will be on Wednesday 14th February at 7:30pm. Please can all church reports be with Vivian by the end of January. These should be for the church year September 2016 to August 2017. Thank you

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 9th
2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club
7:30 – 10:00pm – Colchester Civic Society using the Garling Room

Wednesday 10th
9:30 – 11:30am – Spanish Class using the Garling Room

Thursday 11th
9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer
10.00 to 11.30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday 14th January
Covenant Service

11:00am – Holy Communion with Revd Paul Howes

Circuit Events

Circuit Activity Day ay the Ark Methodist Church on Saturday 13th January 10am to 4pm with a fish and chip lunch.
If Mark’s gospel were a novel, it would be an adventure story, with a very dynamic portrayal of Jesus. It’s also believed to be the ‘original’ gospel, from which Matthew and Luke drew much of their inspiration and material. We will be spending the day getting to know Mark’s gospel a little better in preparation for the Sunday lectionary readings which, this year, will be dominated by Mark’s Gospel.
As usual we will be looking at an overview of the gospel and its contents, we will be studying passages from the gospel in more detail and drawing Mark’s main themes from them, and we’ll hear the gospel in its entirety – something we could only do with this shortest of all the gospels.
Please see the poster and sign-up sheet on the notice board.

West Bergholt New Social Afternoon – on Saturday 20th January from 3:00 to 5:30pm. Tea and coffee supplied please bring a sharing tea.

Contemporary Worship at Castle Methodist Church on Sunday 28th January at 6:30pm. Everyone welcome.

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Contacts – If you need prayer or help in any way please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Revd Paul Howes on 01206 514828, Revd Alan Jenkins on 01206 793888, Revd Ken Chalmers on 01206 545253 or Revd Steve Swann on 01206 331437.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 31st December 2017

First Sunday after Christmas

Introit ‘Jesus, Name Above All Names’ SoF 298

We offer you a very warm welcome especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us through the Recording Ministry and to Alan Beesley who is leading 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 Revd Paul Howes, Revd Alan Jenkins, Revd Ken Chalmers and Revd Steve Swann 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

New Year Lunch – on Saturday 20th January 12:30 for 1pm start. For catering purposes please add your name list on the notice board.

Stamps – we are collecting stamps for the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association. Please hand any stamps to one of the stewards or add them to the box on the book case in the vestibule.

Are you a keen form filler? We need someone to take on the responsibility for completing the annual property return for our church. Please see Alan for more information.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 2nd

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 4th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

Next Sunday7th January

Epiphany

11:00am – Worship led by Jonathan Sparkes

Future Circuit Event

Circuit Activity Day ay the Ark Methodist Church on Saturday 13th January 10am to 4pm with a fish and chip lunch.

If Mark’s gospel were a novel, it would be an adventure story, with a very dynamic portrayal of Jesus. It’s also believed to be the ‘original’ gospel, from which Matthew and Luke drew much of their inspiration and material. We will be spending the day getting to know Mark’s gospel a little better in preparation for the Sunday lectionary readings which, this year, will be dominated by Mark’s Gospel.

As usual we will be looking at an overview of the gospel and its contents, we will be studying passages from the gospel in more detail and drawing Mark’s main themes from them, and we’ll hear the gospel in its entirety – something we could only do with this shortest of all the gospels.

Please see the poster and sign-up sheet on the notice board.

Contemporary Worship at Castle Methodist Church on Sunday 28th January at 6:30pm. Everyone welcome.

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Contacts – If you need prayer or help in any way please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Revd Paul Howes on 01206 514828, Revd Alan Jenkins on 01206 793888, Revd Ken Chalmers on 01206 545253 or Revd Steve Swann on 01206 331437.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 24th December 2017

Fourth Sunday in Advent

Introit ‘Jesus, Name Above All Names’ SoF 298

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

Please stay for refreshments afterwards in the Garling Room.

This Evening – 11:15pm – Midnight Communion led by Revd Paul Howes

Tomorrow – 9:45am – Christmas Day Service led by Alan Beesley

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 Revd Paul Howes, Revd Alan Jenkins, Revd Ken Chalmers and Revd Steve Swann 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

Christmas Cards – the notice board in the Garling Room has been cleared so we can display your cards. Please see Alan or Bill if you need any help with the drawing pins.

Stamps – don’t forget to collect the stamps from your Christmas cards and other envelopes. There is a box on the bookcase for these and they will be going to the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association.

Are you a keen form filler? We need someone to take on the responsibility for completing the annual property return for our church. Please see Alan for more information.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Monday 25th

9:45 – 10:30am – Christmas Day Service

Thursday 28th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

Next Sunday31st December

New Year’s Eve

11:00am – Worship led by Alan Beesley

Future Circuit Event

Circuit Activity Day ay the Ark Methodist Church on Saturday 13th January 10am to 4pm with a fish and chip lunch.

If Mark’s gospel were a novel, it would be an adventure story, with a very dynamic portrayal of Jesus. It’s also believed to be the ‘original’ gospel, from which Matthew and Luke drew much of their inspiration and material. We will be spending the day getting to know Mark’s gospel a little better in preparation for the Sunday lectionary readings which, this year, will be dominated by Mark’s Gospel.

As usual we will be looking at an overview of the gospel and its contents, we will be studying passages from the gospel in more detail and drawing Mark’s main themes from them, and we’ll hear the gospel in its entirety – something we could only do with this shortest of all the gospels.

Please see the poster and sign-up sheet on the notice board.

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Contacts – If you need prayer or help in any way please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Revd Paul Howes on 01206 514828, Revd Alan Jenkins on 01206 793888, Revd Ken Chalmers on 01206 545253 or Revd Steve Swann on 01206 331437.