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.

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.