This Afternoon – 4:00pm – Carols by Candlelight

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.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 10th December 2017

Second Sunday in Advent

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 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

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.

Ladies Friendly Circle Christmas Lunch on Monday 18th December 12:30pm for 1pm start. For catering purposes please let Chrissie know if you will be coming.

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 12th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

7:30pm – Colchester Civic Society using the Garling Room

Wednesday 13th

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

Thursday 14th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

10.15am – Crib Service led by Revd Paul Howes

Next Sunday17th December

Third Sunday in Advent

11:00am – Worship led by Revd John Robinson

4:00pm – Carols by Candlelight

Christmas at Lexden Methodist Church

Thursday 14th December at 10:15am – Crib Service

Sunday 17th December at 4:00pm – Carols by Candlelight

Sunday 24th December at 11:00am – Service led by Church Members

Sunday 24th December at 11:15pm – Midnight Communion

Monday 25th December at 9:45am – Christmas Day Service

Other Events

Churches in Stanway invite you to Love Stanway Carol Service this evening at 6pm at Stanway Community Hall.

Love Tollgate Nativity on Tuesday 12th December.At 6:30 pm the Kings will leave from Wren Close and the Shepherds from Nuthatch Chase.The lantern processions will meet at the stable on the Lakelands Estate play park at 7pm.

Love Stanway Nativity on Wednesday 13th December.At 6:30 pm the Kings will leave from Peace Road (Lucy Lane end) and the Shepherds from Meadow Grass Close.The lantern processions will meet at the stable on the green on Tollgate Drive at 7pm.

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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 3rd December 2017

First 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 Phil Bingham 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

Beacon House – a very big thank you to everyone who donated. All items have now been delivered to Beacon House.

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.

Ladies Friendly Circle Christmas Lunch on Monday 18th December 12:30pm for 1pm start. For catering purposes please let Chrissie know if you will be coming.

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 4th
7:30pm – Local Preachers Meeting

Tuesday 5th
2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club
7:30pm – Leadership Team Meeting using the Garling Room

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

Next Sunday 10th December
Second Sunday in Advent
11:00am – Holy Communion with Revd Paul Howes

Other Events

Show Choir hosts Winter Show for Age Concern Colchester. Saturday 9th December 19:00 to 21:00pm at Ivor Crewe: Lecture Hall A, University of Essex. Tickets £5 on the door.

Silver Band Christmas Carol Service at Boxted Methodist Church on Sunday 17th December at 3pm.

Contemporary Worship at Castle Methodist Church on Sunday 28th January 2018 at 6:30pm. Everyone welcome.

Christmas at Lexden Methodist Church

Thursday 14th December at 10:15am – Crib Service

Sunday 17th December at 4:00pm – Carols by Candlelight

Sunday 24th December at 11:00am – Service led by Church Members

Sunday 24th December at 11:15pm – Midnight Communion

Monday 25th December at 9:45am – Christmas Day Service

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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 19th November 2017

Introit ‘Father We Love You’ SoF 102

A very warm welcome to you especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us through the Recording Ministry and to Brian Dack 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

The Real Advent Calendar – the only one that mentions Jesus and its Fair Trade. If you would like to order one for yourself or a few for those you care about please add your name to the list on the board.

Beacon House – if you have any suitable clothing or sleeping bags as well as food and toiletries there is a box in the vestibule for your contributions. They are in desperate need of washing up liquid, coffee, sugar and men’s boxers in s & m.

Coffee Morning on Saturday 2nd December from 10:00 to 11:30am will be in aid of the Colchester Soup Kitchen. Everyone welcome.

Advent Journey – Prayers, Crafts and Reflection in preparation for Christmas and beyond. Saturday 2nd December 11:30am – 4:00pm (straight after the coffee morning). Please bring a sharing lunch.

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 21st

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 22nd

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

Thursday 23rd

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

10.00 to 11.30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday26th November

11:00am – Local Arrangement

Other Events

‘Remembering’ Songs of Praise at Fingringhoe Methodist Chapel this afternoon at 3pm.

A Future for Methodism in Colchester? Circuit Study Day on Saturday 25th November at The Ark. Please see the notice board for more information and the sign-up sheet. If you are attending please add your name today.

Contemporary Worship at The Ark Methodist Church on Sunday 26th November at 6:30pm. Everyone welcome.

Concorde Singers present ‘Sing a Song for Christmas’ at St Stephen’s Church Centre, Canterbury Road on Saturday 2nd December at 3:30pm.

Silver Band Christmas Carol Service at Boxted Methodist Church on Sunday 17th December at 3pm.

Christmas at Lexden Methodist Church

Thursday 14th December at 10:15am – Crib Service

Sunday 17th December at 4:00pm – Carols by Candlelight

Sunday 24th December at 11:00am – Service led by Church Members

Sunday 24th December at 11:15pm – Midnight Communion

Monday 25th December at 9:45am – Christmas Day Service

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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.

This Evening – 6:30pm – Songs of Praise

Coffee Morning with Bring and Buy on Saturday 4th November from 10:00 to 11:30am will be in support of the Rohingya Refugee Crisis Appeal of The Methodist Church. Do please come along to support us.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 22nd October 2017

Introit ‘Give to our God Immortal Praise’ H&P 22 v1

We offer you a very warm welcome especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us through the Recording Ministry and to Jo Eckersley 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

Samaritan’s Purse Christmas Child Shoebox Appeal – if you would like to fill a shoebox we have some ready-made boxes or you can wrap a shoebox in Christmas paper. Leaflets detailing what to pack are available in the vestibule. We also have envelopes for money donations. Please can all these be returned to church by Sunday 5th November. Many thanks.

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.

Coffee Morning with Bring and Buy on Saturday 4th November. We still need a tea and coffee host for this otherwise we will have to cancel.

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

Next Sunday29th October

11:00am – Worship led by Eddie Lansdown

Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Contemporary Worship at Wivenhoe Methodist Church this evening at 6:30pm. Everyone welcome.

Prayer Changes Everything – a monthly Circuit Prayer Event which will be held at Castle Methodist Church on the first Saturday of the month at 9:30am lasting around 30 minutes. The next one will November 4th.

Songs & Tales a evening with Jonathan Veira at St Margaret’s Church, Stanstead Road (off Mersea Road) on Saturday 4th November 7:15pm start. See poster for more information.

Sealed with a Roar – WOW conference 2017 at Kingsland Church on Saturday 11th November from 10:00am to 16:30pm. Join with other women to hear about His mysteries. Visit www.wowglobal2017eventbrite.co.uk to book a place.

Lexden Choral Society invite you to The Armed Man. A Remembrance and Thanksgiving Concert at St Botolph’s Church on Saturday 11th November at 7:30pm. Tickets available from Mann’s Music.

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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.