Notices 2 July 2017

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 2nd July 2017

Introit ‘God of Almighty Love’ H&P 793

We offer you a very warm welcome especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us through the Recording Ministry and to our 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 – 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 4th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 5th

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

Thursday 6th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

10.00 to 11.30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday9th July

11:00am – Worship led by Rachel Allen

Refreshments afterwards

6:30pm – Songs of Praise

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.

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.

Notices 25 June 2017

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 25th June 2017

Introit ‘ Spirit of the Living God’ SoF 511

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 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 – Lidia Berris, Emily Grote, Joan Rouse and Betty Taylor.

Our very dear friend Gerald Daldry passed away on Monday and has been reunited with his beloved wife Grace. Please remember their family in your prayers. There will be a funeral service here on Thursday 29th June at 3pm. He will then be laid to rest at Mistley Cemetery. Flowers or donations to The Friends of The Elderly may be sent c/o R Gwinnell and Sons, 112 Ipswich Road Colchester.

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 Gideons in July and Action for Children in August. Please let Christine or Alan know if there is a local charity you think would benefit from our charity days.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 27th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 28th

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

Thursday 29th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

10.00 to 11.30am – Time for Tots

3:00pm – Funeral Service for Gerald Daldry

Next Sunday2nd July

11:00am – Local Arrangement

Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Contemporary Worship at West Bergholt Methodist Church Hall on Sunday 25th June at 6:30pm.

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.

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.

Notices 18 June 2017

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 18th June 2017

Introit ‘ Spirit of the Living God’ SoF 511

We offer you a very warm welcome 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.

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, Gerald Daldry, 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 Gideons in July and Action for Children in August. Please let Christine or Alan know if there is a local charity you think would benefit from our charity days.

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

Next Sunday25th June

11:00am – Jonathan Sparkes

Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Contemporary Worship at West Bergholt Methodist Church on Sunday 25th June at 6:30pm.

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.

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.

Notices 11 June 2017

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 11th June 2017

Trinity Sunday

Introit ‘ Spirit of the Living God’ SoF 511

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 our worship with Holy Communion this morning.

Please stay for refreshments afterwards in the Garling Room.

This Evening – 6:30pm – Songs of Praise

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

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Lidia Berris, Gerald Daldry, 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 Gideons in July and Action for Children in August. Please let Christine or Alan know if there is a local charity you think would benefit from our charity days.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Monday 12th

7:30pm – Ladies Friendly Circle

Tuesday 13th

9:00am – Methodist Walkers meet at Musk Close for car pool

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 14th

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

Thursday 15th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

10.00 to 11.30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday18th June

11:00am – Local Arrangement

Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Action for Children sponsored walk will take place from West Bergholt church hall on Saturday 17th June at 10:00am. Please contact Keith Thompson on 844252 for more information.

Contemporary Worship at West Bergholt Methodist Church on Sunday 25th June at 6:30pm.

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.

Notices 4 June 2017

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 4th June 2017

Introit ‘ Spirit of the Living God’ SoF 511

A very warm welcome to you especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us through the Recording Ministry and to Anne Worker 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, Gerald Daldry, 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 Gideons in July and Action for Children in August. Please let Christine or Alan know if there is a local charity you think would benefit from our charity days.

The next Methodist Walk is on Tuesday 13th June. Wrabness to Mistley. Further details are on the notice board.

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

7:30pm – Local Preacher’s Meetin

Thursday 8th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

10.00 to 11.30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday11th June

Trinity Sunday

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

Refreshments afterwards

6:30pm – Songs of Praise

Other Events

Action for Children sponsored walk will take place from West Bergholt church hall on Saturday 17th June at 10:00am. Please contact Keith Thompson on 844252 for more information.

Contemporary Worship at West Bergholt Methodist Church on Sunday 25th June at 6:30pm.

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.

Notices 4 JUne 2017

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 28th May 2017

Introit ‘O Breath of Life’ SoF 407 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 Mike Abbs 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, Gerald Daldry, 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 Tear Fund in June, Gideons in July and Action for Children in August.

Thank you to Richard Hardes – son-in-law of Alan and Christine – who came and weeded our driveway for us.

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 June

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

Time for Tots on half term holiday

Saturday 3rd June

10:00 – 11:30am – Coffee Morning with Bring and Buy

This month’s charity

Next Sunday4th June

Pentecost

11:00am – Worship led by Anne Worker

Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Contemporary Worship at Wimpole Road Methodist Church this evening at 6:30pm.

Action for Children sponsored walk will take place from West Bergholt church hall on Saturday 17th June at 10:00am. Please contact Keith Thompson on 844252 for more information.

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.

Notices 21 May 2017

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 21st May 2017

Shine Like Stars

Introit ‘O Breath of Life’ SoF 407 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 Viv and Geoff Wilcox 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 – Lidia Berris, Gerald Daldry, 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 Tear Fund in June, Gideons in July and Action for Children in August.

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 Sunday28th May

11:00am – Worship led by Mike Abbs

Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Election Hustings at St Botolph’s Church on Tuesday 23rd May at 7:30pm. Entry is free.

Christian Music Festival at Weston House West Sussex on Saturday 27th May. Please contact Derek Coe if you are interested in going. A coach will be arranged from Colchester.

Contemporary Worship at Wimpole Road Methodist Church on Sunday 28th May at 6:30pm.

Action for Children sponsored walk will take place from West Bergholt church hall on Saturday 17th June at 10:00am. Please contact Sylvia Wilks on 242511 for more information.

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.

Notices 14 May 2017

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 14th May 2017

Introit ‘O Breath of Life’ SoF 407 v1

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

Please stay for refreshments afterwards in the Garling Room.

This Evening – 6:30pm – Songs of Praise

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

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Lidia Berris, Gerald Daldry, Emily Grote, Eileen Mitchell and Joan Rouse.

The funeral of Barbara Duller will take place on Friday May 19th at 2pm at the Colchester Crematorium with refreshments here in the Garling Room afterwards.

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 Tear Fund in June, Gideons in July and Action for Children in August.

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

Next Sunday21st May

11:00am – Shine Like Stars

Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Election Hustings at St Botolph’s Church on Tuesday 23rd May at 7:30pm. Entry is free.

Christian Music Festival at Weston House West Sussex on Saturday 27th May. Please contact Derek Coe if you are interested in going. A coach will be arranged from Colchester.

Contemporary Worship at Wimpole Road Methodist Church on Sunday 28th May at 6:30pm.

Action for Children sponsored walk will take place from West Bergholt church hall on Saturday 17th June at 10:00am. Please contact Sylvia Wilks on 242511 for more information.

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.

Notices 7 May 2017

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 7th May 2017

Introit ‘O Breath of Life’ SoF 407 v1

A very warm welcome to you especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us through the Recording Ministry and to Julie Swann 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, Gerald Daldry, Emily Grote, Eileen Mitchell and Joan Rouse.

The funeral of Barbara Duller will take place on Friday May 19th at 2pm at the Colchester Crematorium with refreshments here in the Garling Room afterwards.

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

Ladies Friendly Circle will bevisiting the Colne Valley Railway on Monday 8th May. They will be leaving the church at 6.45 pm. Please let Chrissie know if you will be coming.

Coffee Morning Hosts – please add your name to the list on the notice board if you are able to make the teas and coffees for one of our Saturday morning events.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Monday 8th

6:45pm – Ladies Friendly Circle visit to Colne Valley Railway

Tuesday 9th

1:30pm – Walkers meet at Musk Close for car pool to Ager Fen

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

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 Sunday14th May

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

Refreshments afterwards

6:30pm – Songs of Praise

Other Events

Colchester Methodist Circuit Activity Day on Social Issues onSaturday 13th May 2017 – 9.30am – 4pm at Highwoods Methodist Church. This event will explore the roots of social justice and action within the Methodist Church and how we might move on in the future.

Election Hustings at St Botolph’s Church on Tuesday 23rd May at 7:30pm.

Christian Music Festival at Weston House West Sussex on Saturday 27th May. Please contact Derek Coe if you are interested in going. A coach will be arranged from Colchester.

Contemporary Worship at Wimpole Road Methodist Church on Sunday 28th May at 6:30pm.

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.

Notices 30 April 2017

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 30th April 2017

Introit ‘Jesus Stand Among Us’ H&P 530v1

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 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, Gerald Daldry, Emily Grote, Eileen Mitchell and Joan Rouse.

The funeral of Barbara Duller will take place on Friday May 19th at 2pm at the Colchester Crematorium with refreshments here in the Garling Room afterwards.

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

Friendly Tea Club have a guest speaker from Independent Age (advice and support for older age) on Tuesday 2nd May. This will be an open meeting to which everyone is invited. Tea/coffee and biscuits will be served.

Ladies Friendly Circle will bevisiting the Colne Valley Railway on Monday 8th May. They will be leaving the church at 6.45 pm. Please let Chrissie know if you will be coming.

Coffee Morning Hosts – please add your name to the list on the notice board if you are able to make the teas and coffees for one of our Saturday morning events.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 2nd

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club with Guest Speaker from Independent Age

Wednesday 3rd

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

Thursday 4th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

10.00 to 11.30am – Time for Tots

Saturday 6th

10:00 – 11:30am – Coffee Morning with Bring and Buy

This month’s charity RNLI

Next Sunday7th May

11:00am – Julie Swann

Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Contemporary Worship Service this evening at Mile End Methodist Church.

Colchester Methodist Circuit Activity Day on Social Issues onSaturday 13th May 2017 – 9.30am – 4pm at Highwoods Methodist Church. This event will explore the roots of social justice and action within the Methodist Church and how we might move on in the future. Please see the poster on the notice board and add your name to list stating which group session you would like. Lunch is provided – £5 suggested donation.

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.