Please stay for refreshments afterwards in the Garling Room.

This Evening – 6:30pm – Songs of Praise

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.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 1st October 2017

Harvest Festival

Introit ‘Give to our God Immortal Praise’ H&P 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 Revd Steve Swann who is leading our worship this afternoon.

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 Circuit Ministers 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

Our Harvest Festival donations of food and money will be taken to the Colchester Food Bank. Many thanks for your contributions.

A very big Thank You to Sheila and her team who arranged the Harvest Lunch today. I am sure it we all appreciated it.

Samaritan’s Purse Christmas Child Shoebox Appeal – if you would like to fill a shoebox we have some ready-made boxes and leaflets detailing what to pack are available in the vestibule.

Methodist Church Prayer Handbook – we still have some available at £4 each in the vestibule.

Lexden Methodist Church Council on Wednesday 11th October at 7:30pm. Everyone is invited to attend.

Please Note – The old one pound coin ceases to be legal tender on 15th October 2017. That means shops and banks will not accept them. Please check your purses and money boxes to make sure you don’t have any stored away. Also, if you are given them in your change you have the right to refuse them.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 3rd

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 4th

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

Thursday 5th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

10.00 to 11.30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday8th October

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

6:30pm – Songs of Praise

Circuit Events

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 be October 7th.

Contemporary Worship at Wivenhoe Methodist Church on Sunday 22nd October 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 Alan Jenkins on 01206 793888.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 24th September 2017

Introit ‘Now Let Us See Thy Beauty, Lord’ H&P 534 v 1

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

Methodist Church Prayer Handbook – as requested we have not ordered somany this year. They are still some available at £4 each in the vestibule.

Harvest Festival next Sunday 1st October at 3:00pm after Harvest Lunch. Please note there will not be a morning service here on this day. As usual we will be collecting for the Colchester Food Bank. Donations of canned meat, fish, fruit and vegetables as well as packets of food and long life products can be left in the box in the vestibule.

Harvest Lunch will be 12:30 for a 1pm start. Please add your name to the list on the notice board if you are coming for lunch.

Samaritan’s Purse Christmas Child Shoebox Appeal – if you would like to fill a shoebox we have some ready-made boxes and leaflets detailing what to pack are available in the vestibule.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 26th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

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

Wednesday 27th

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

Thursday 28th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

10.00 to 11.30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday1st October

No 11am service

12:30 for 1pm start – Harvest Lunch

3:00pm – Harvest Festival led by Revd Steve Swann

Circuit Events

Contemporary Worship at Mersea Methodist Church this evening Sunday 24th September at 6:30pm.

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 be October 7th.

Circuit Study Day on 7th October at The Ark from 10am to 4pm. It is for anyone who has an interest in using puppets in ministry. There is a charge of £15 for the day. To book a place please contact Helen Coppin by phone or email.

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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 17th September 2017

Introit ‘Now Let Us See Thy Beauty, Lord’ H&P 534 v 1

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 David Moody who is leading our 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

Methodist Church Prayer Handbook – as requested we have not ordered somany this year. They are still some available at £4 each in the vestibule.

Harvest Festival on Sunday 1st October at 3:00pm after Harvest Lunch. Please note there will not be a morning service here on this day. As usual we will be collecting for the Colchester Food Bank. Donations of canned meat, fish, fruit and vegetables as well as packets of food and long life products can be left in the box in the vestibule.

Harvest Lunch will be 12:30 for a 1pm start. Please add your name to the list on the notice board if you are coming for lunch.

Samaritan’s Purse Christmas Child Shoebox Appeal – if you would like to fill a shoebox we have some ready-made boxes and leaflets detailing what to pack are available in the vestibule.

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

7:30pm Circuit Leadership Meeting in the Garling Room

Thursday 21st

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

10.00 to 11.30am – Time for Tots

Saturday 23rd

2:30pm – Blind Club using the Garling Room

Next Sunday24th September

11:00am – Worship led by Phil Bingham

Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Contemporary Worship at Mersea Methodist Church on Sunday 24th September at 6:30pm.

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 be October 7th.

Circuit Study Day on 7th October at The Ark from 10am to 4pm. It is for anyone who has an interest in using puppets in ministry. There is a charge of £15 for the day. To book a place please contact Helen Coppin by phone or email.

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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 10th September 2017

Introit ‘Now Let Us See Thy Beauty, Lord’ H&P 534 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 our church members who are 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 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

Methodist Church Prayer Handbook – as requested we have not ordered somany this year. They are available at £4 each on a first come first served basis in the vestibule.

Harvest Festival on Sunday 1st October at 3:00pm after Harvest Lunch. Please note there will not be a morning service here on this day. As usual we will be collecting for the Colchester Food Bank. Donations of canned meat, fish, fruit and vegetables as well as packets of food and long life products can be left in the box in the vestibule.

Harvest Lunch will be 12:30 for a 1pm start. Please add your name to the list on the notice board if you are coming for lunch.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Monday 11th

7:30pm – Ladies Friendly Circle – Guest Speaker: Melanie Howes

Tuesday 12th

1:30pm – Methodist Walkers meet at Musk Close for car share to Fordham

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

Next Sunday17th September

11:00am – Holy Communion with Revd David Moody

Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Free Family Fun Day arranged by Seeking God’s Blessing for Colchester will be held in the Lower Castle Park on Saturday 16th September from 11am to 4pm. Everyone welcome – not just for children.

Contemporary Worship at Mersea Methodist Church on Sunday 24th September at 6:30pm.

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 be October 7th.

Circuit Study Day on 7th October at The Ark from 10am to 4pm. It is for anyone who has an interest in using puppets in ministry. There is a charge of £15 for the day. To book a place please contact Helen Coppin by phone or email.

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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 September 2017

Introit ‘Now Let Us See Thy Beauty, Lord’ H&P 534 v 1

We offer you a very warm welcome 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

Methodist Church Prayer Handbook – as requested we have not ordered somany this year. They are available at £4 each on a first come first served basis in the vestibule.

Harvest Festival on Sunday 1st October at 3:00pm after Harvest Lunch. Please note there will not be a morning service here on this day. Lunch will be 12:30 for a 1pm start. Please add your name to the list on the notice board if you are coming for lunch.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 5th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

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 Sunday10th September

11:00am – Local Arrangement

Refreshments afterwards

6:30pm Songs of Praise

Other Events

Free Family Fun Day arranged by Seeking God’s Blessing for Colchester will be held in the Lower Castle Park on Saturday 16th September from 11am to 4pm. Everyone welcome – not just for children.

Contemporary Worship at Mersea Methodist Church on Sunday 24th September at 6:30pm.

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 be October 7th.

Circuit Study Day on 7th October at The Ark from 10am to 4pm. It is for anyone who has an interest in using puppets in ministry. There is a charge of £15 for the day. To book a place please contact Helen Coppin by phone or email.

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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 27th August 2017

Introit ‘Day by Day’ H&P 671

A very warm welcome to you especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us through the Recording Ministry and to Ron Firmin 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 Minister Revd Paul Howes and the circuit team ministers 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

Coffee Morning with Bring and Buy on Saturday 2nd September will be in aid of ‘All We Can’ the Methodist relief and development charity. Please come along and support this worthwhile charity.

Harvest Festival on Sunday 1st October at 3:00pm after Harvest Lunch. Please note there will not be a morning service here on this day.

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

Time for Tots on Summer holiday till 7th September

Saturday 2nd

10:00 – 11:30 am – Coffee Morning

Next Sunday3rd September

11:00am – Worship led by Brian Dack

Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Prayer Changes Everything – from September there will be a monthly Circuit Prayer Event held at Castle Methodist Church on the first Saturday of the month at 9:30am lasting around 30 minutes. The first one will be 2nd September.

Free Family Fun Day arranged by Seeking God’s Blessing for Colchester will be held in the Lower Castle Park on Saturday 16th September from 11am to 4pm. Everyone welcome – not just for children.

Contemporary Worship at Mersea Methodist Church on Sunday 24th September at 6:30pm.

Circuit Study Day on 7th October at The Ark from 10am to 4pm. It is for anyone who has an interest in using puppets in ministry. There is a charge of £15 for the day. To book a place please contact Helen Coppin by phone or email.

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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.

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LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 16th July 2017

Introit ‘God of Almighty Love’ H&P 793

You are very warmly welcome especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us 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 – Lidia Berris, Emily Grote, Joan Rouse and Betty Taylor.

Please pray for our Minister Revd Paul Howes and the circuit team ministers 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 who needs our prayers.

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING

(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

NOTICES

Mission in Britain Boxes – please can these be brought into church over the next two Sundays. Please leave them on the desk at the back near where Stephen sits.

If there is anyone who would like to take ownership of the Mission in Britain and World Church initiatives please speak with one of our Stewards.

Many thanks

Coffee Morning with Bring and Buy – Saturday 5th August 10:00 to 11:30am. Our charity will be Action for Children. Everyone welcome.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 18th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 19th

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

Thursday 20th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

10.00 to 11.30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday23rd July

11:00am – Holy Communion with Revd Paul Howes

Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Songs of Praise at Fingringhoe Methodist Chapel This Afternoon at 3pm.

Contemporary Worship at Boxted Methodist Church Hall on Sunday 23rd July at 6:30pm.

Prayer Changes Everything – from September there will be a monthly Circuit Prayer Event held at Castle Methodist Church on the first Saturday of the month at 9:30am lasting around 30 minutes. The first one will be 2nd September.

Free Family Fun Day arranged by Seeking God’s Blessing for Colchester will be held in the Lower Castle Park on Saturday 16th September from 11am to 4pm. 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 9th July 2017

Introit ‘God of Almighty Love’ H&P 793

A very warm welcome to you especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us through the Recording Ministry and to Rachel Allen 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 – Lidia Berris, Emily Grote, Joan Rouse and Betty Taylor.

Please pray for our Minister Revd Paul Howes and the circuit team ministers 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 who needs our prayers.

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING

(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

NOTICES

Coffee Morning Hosts – we could still do with some more volunteers to serve tea and coffee at our monthly bring and buys. We are collecting for Action for Children in August. Please let Christine or Alan know if there is a local charity you think would benefit from one of our charity days.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 11th

1:30pm – Methodist Walkers meet at Musk Close for car share to Boxted

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

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

Wednesday 12th

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

Thursday 13th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

10.00 to 11.30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday16th July

11:00am – Worship led by Caroline White

Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Young People’s Gathering – do you know anyone aged 10-18? Colchester Methodist Circuit are starting a new group for young people to get together, have fun and look at faith and issues that concern them. Initial gathering on Sunday 9th July at 7pm at The Ark. Please take a flyer if you know of someone who would be interested.

Songs of Praise at Fingringhoe Methodist Chapel on Sunday 16th July at 3pm.

Contemporary Worship at Boxted Methodist Church Hall on Sunday 23rd July at 6:30pm.

Prayer Changes Everything – from September there will be a monthly Circuit Prayer Event held at Castle Methodist Church on the first Saturday of the month at 9:30am lasting around 30 minutes. The first one will be 2nd September.

Free Family Fun Day arranged by Seeking God’s Blessing for Colchester will be held in the Lower Castle Park on Saturday 16th September from 11am to 4pm. 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.