LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 23rd April 2017

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

A very warm welcome to you especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us through the Recording Ministry and to Alan and Christine Beesley who are leading our local arrangement 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.

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 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.

Lexden Link Spring Edition is still available. Please help yourself to a copy from the entrance vestibule.

Coffee Morning Hosts – please please 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 25th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 26th

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

Thursday 27th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

10.00 to 11.30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday30th

11:00am – David Moody

Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Contemporary Worship Service at Mile End Methodist Church on Sunday 30th April at 6:30pm.

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.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 16th April 2017

Easter Sunday

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 Paul Howes 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 – Lidia Berris, Gerald Daldry, Emily Grote, Eileen Mitchell and Joan Rouse.

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

A massive thank you to everyone involved in preparing the Passover meal on Thursday. It was informative and enjoyable.

Easter Offering envelopesneed to be returned today. Thank you to everyone who has already brought them in.

Lexden Link Spring Edition is now available. Please help yourself to a copy from the entrance vestibule.

Coffee Morning Hosts – please please 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 18th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

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

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

11:00am – Local Arrangement

Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Songs of Praise at Fingringhoe Methodist Church this afternoon at 3:00pm.

Contemporary Worship Service at Mile End Methodist Church on Sunday 30th April at 6:30pm.

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.

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

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

Easter Offering envelopesare still available if you didn’t pick one up last week. Please return them with your donation next week. Don’t forget if you are a tax payer to complete the Gift Aid section. Many thanks.

Agapè Meal for Passover on Maundy Thursday 13th April at 7pm. Everyone welcome. Don’t forget to add your name to the list on the notice board.

Lexden Link Spring Edition is now available. Please help yourself to a copy from the entrance vestibule.

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 10th

7:30pm – Ladies Friendly Circle – Guest Speaker – Revd Paul Howes

Tuesday 11th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

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

7:00pm – Passover Meal

Next Sunday16th

Easter Sunday

11:00am – Holy Communion with Revd Paul Howes

Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Reflective Service on Good Friday at 10:30am at West Bergholt Methodist Church led by Revd Ken Chalmers.

Tollgate Methodist Community are handing out Hot Cross buns on Good Friday at the Tollgate Shopping Centre at 12 noon starting from Hughes and then though Costa Coffee to Argos. Please come along to support them.

Good Friday Walk of Witness and Prayer for Peace following the cross through Colchester town centre. Meet at Essex Street (off Headgate) at 11:45am to walk through the town at 12 noon finishing at Lion Walk.

Good Friday at Mercury Theatre led by Seeking God’s Blessing for Colchester and Cantus Firmus with guest speaker Rev Dr Russ Parker. Friday 14th April at 7:30.pm. Admission free with a retiring offering.

Easter Sunday – Sunrise Communion by the lake behind 78 Robin Crescent – the Tollgate Manse – gather at 5:45am. Followed by bacon butties.

Advance Notice – Colchester Methodist Circuit Activity Day on Social Issues

Saturday 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.

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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 2nd 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 Steve 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. Please remember the family of Barbara Duller who sadly passed away last week.

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

Easter Offering envelopesare available from today. Please return them with your donation over the next two weeks. Don’t forget if you are a tax payer to complete the Gift Aid section. Many thanks.

Agapè Meal for Passover on Maundy Thursday 13th April at 7pm. Everyone welcome. Don’t forget to add your name to the list on the notice board.

Lexden Link Spring Edition – please let Christine or Alan know if you have any articles to be included in our magazine.

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 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

Friday 7th

2:30pm Lent course led by Revd Paul Howes

Next Sunday9th

11:00am – Worship led by Brian Llewellyn

Refreshments afterwards

6:30pm – Songs of Praise

Other Events

Tollgate Methodist Community are handing out Hot Cross buns on Good Friday at the Tollgate Shopping Centre from 12 noon – by Smyths Toy Shop. Please come along to support them.

Good Friday Walk of Witness and Prayer for Peace following the cross through Colchester town centre. Meet at Essex Street (off Headgate) at 11:45am to walk through the town at 12 noon finishing at Lion Walk.

Good Friday at Mercury Theatre led by Seeking God’s Blessing for Colchester and Cantus Firmus with guest speaker Rev Dr Russ Parker. Friday 14th April at 7:30.pm. Admission free with a retiring offering.

Easter Sunday – Sunrise Communion by the lake behind 78 Robin Crescent – the Tollgate Manse – gather at 5:45am. Followed by bacon butties.

Advance Notice – Colchester Methodist Circuit Activity Day on Social Issues

Saturday 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.

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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 26th March 2017

Mothering Sunday

Introit ‘Breath of God, Breathe on us Now’ H&P 308v1

A very warm welcome to you 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.

This Evening – 6:30pm – Contemporary Worship

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, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Eileen Mitchell and Joan Rouse.

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

Passover Meal on Maundy Thursday 13th April at 7pm. Everyone welcome. Don’t forget to add your name to the list on the notice board.

Lexden Link Spring Edition – please let Christine or Alan know if you have any articles to be included in our magazine.

Beacon House – we are collecting throughout March so if you have any suitable clothing, sleeping bags, toiletries, cleaning products or food there is a box for your donations in the vestibule.

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 28th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 29th

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

7:30pm – Circuit Finance Meeting in the Garling Room

Thursday 30th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

10.00 to 11.30am – Time for Tots

Friday 31st

2:30pm Lent course led by Revd Paul Howes

Saturday 1st April

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

This month’s charity – Age UK

Next Sunday2nd

11:00am – Worship led by Revd Steve Swann

Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Good Friday Walk of Witness and Prayer for Peace following the cross through Colchester town centre. Meet at Essex Street (off Headgate) at 11:45am to walk through the town at 12 noon finishing at Lion Walk.

Good Friday at Mercury Theatre led by Seeking God’s Blessing for Colchester and Cantus Firmus with guest speaker Rev Dr Russ Parker. Friday 14th April at 7:30.pm. Admission free with a retiring offering.

Advance Notice – Colchester Methodist Circuit Activity Day on Social Issues

Saturday 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.

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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 March 2017

Introit ‘Breath of God, Breathe on us Now’ H&P 308v1

You are very warmly 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 – Lidia Berris, Gerald Daldry, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Eileen Mitchell and Joan Rouse. Please remember Jeff and Rita Laing and family in your prayers following the death of Jeff’s mother Doris. The funeral will on Monday 20th March at 11:45am at Weeley Crematorium.

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

Passover Meal on Maundy Thursday 13th April at 7pm. Everyone welcome. Don’t forget to add your name to the list on the notice board.

Lexden Link Spring Edition – please let Christine or Alan know if you have any articles to be included in our magazine.

Beacon House – we are collecting throughout March so if you have any suitable clothing, sleeping bags, toiletries, cleaning products or food there is a box for your donations in the vestibule.

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

Friday 24th

2:30pm Lent course led by Revd Paul Howes

Next Sunday26th March

Mothering Sunday

11:00am – Worship led by Jo Eckersley

Refreshments afterwards

6:30pm – Contemporary Worship

Other Events

Good Friday Walk of Witness and Prayer for Peace following the cross through Colchester town centre. Meet at Essex Street (off Headgate) at 11:45am to walk through the town at 12 noon finishing at Lion Walk.

Good Friday at Mercury Theatre led by Seeking God’s Blessing for Colchester and Cantus Firmus with guest speaker Rev Dr Russ Parker. Friday 14th April at 7:30.pm. Admission free with a retiring offering.

Advance Notice – Colchester Methodist Circuit Activity Day on Social Issues

Saturday 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.

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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 12th March 2017

Introit ‘Breath of God, Breathe on us Now’ H&P 308v1

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 led by Sheila Dempsey

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 Barris, Gerald Daldry, Barbara Duller, Maud & Frank Faircloth, Emily Grote, Eileen Mitchell and Joan Rouse. Please remember Jeff and Rita Laing and family in your prayers following the death of Jeff’s mother Doris. The funeral will on Monday 20th March at 11:45am at Weeley Crematorium.

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.

NOTICES

Passover Meal on Maundy Thursday 13th April at 7pm. Everyone welcome. Please add your name to the list on the notice board.

Lexden Link Spring Edition – please let Christine or Alan know if you have any articles to be included in our magazine.

Beacon House – we are collecting throughout March so if you have any suitable clothing, sleeping bags, toiletries, cleaning products or food there is a box for your donations in the vestibule.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Monday 13th

7:30pm – Ladies Friendly Circle – Members Evening

Tuesday 14th

1:30pm – Methodist Walkers meet for car pool to Weeley Heath

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 15th

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

Thursday 16th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

10.00 to 11.30am – Time for Tots

Friday 17th

2:30pm Lent course led by Revd Paul Howes

Next Sunday19th March

11:00am – Worship led by Brian Dack

Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Colchester Chamber Choir – ‘Song of Songs’. Settings by Palestrina, Guerrero, Victoria, Lassus and others with jazz guitar improvisations by internationally acclaimed guitarist Chris Allard at St Peter ad Vincula, Coggeshall on Sunday 19th March 2017 at 7:00pm. Tickets £16, under 30s £10, students £5 (includes complimentary refreshments) now on sale. For more information email info

Good Friday Walk of Witness and Prayer for Peace following the cross through Colchester town centre. Meet at Essex Street (off Headgate) at 11:45am to walk through the town at 12 noon finishing at Lion Walk.

Good Friday at Mercury Theatre led by Seeking God’s Blessing for Colchester and Cantus Firmus with guest speaker Rev Dr Russ Parker. Friday 14th April at 7:30.pm. Admission free with a retiring offering.

Advance Notice – Colchester Methodist Circuit Activity Day on Social Issues

Saturday 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.

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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 5th March 2017

Introit ‘Breath of God, Breathe on us Now’ H&P 308v1

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 – Lidia Barris, Gerald Daldry, Barbara Duller, Maud & Frank Faircloth, Emily Grote, Eileen Mitchell and Joan Rouse. Please remember Jeff and Rita Laing and family in your prayers following the death of Jeff’s mother Doris. The funeral will on Monday 20th March at 11:45am at Weeley Crematorium.

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.

NOTICES

Receiving Jesus – a course for Lent led by Revd Paul Howes. Five weeks beginning on Friday 10th March at 2:30pm. See the poster on the notice board for more information.

Passover Meal on Maundy Thursday 13th April at 7pm. Everyone welcome. Please add your name to the list on the notice board.

Lexden Link Spring Edition – please let Christine or Alan know if you have any articles to be included in our magazine.

Beacon House – we are collecting throughout out March so if you have any suitable clothing, sleeping bags, toiletries, cleaning products or food there is a box for your donations in the vestibule.

Ladies Friendly Circle begins again on Monday 13th March at 7:30pm.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 7th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 8th

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

Thursday 9th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

10.00 to 11.30am – Time for Tots

Friday 10th

2:30pm Lent course led by Revd Paul Howes

Next Sunday12th March

11:00am – Holy Communion with Revd Paul Howes

Refreshments afterwards

6:30pm – Songs of Praise led by Sheila Dempsey

Other Events

Colchester Chamber Choir – ‘Song of Songs’. Settings by Palestrina, Guerrero, Victoria, Lassus and others with jazz guitar improvisations by internationally acclaimed guitarist Chris Allard at St Peter ad Vincula, Coggeshall on Sunday 19th March 2017 at 7:00pm. Tickets £16, under 30s £10, students £5 (includes complimentary refreshments) now on sale. For more information email info

Advance Notice – Colchester Methodist Circuit Activity Day on Social Issues

Saturday 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.

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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.

Church Notices – please send items for the Weekly Notices to Christine Beesley by telephone on 01206 766604 or by e-mail to christine.beesley

Church website : lexdenmethodist

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 26th February 2017

Introit ‘O How Blest the Hour, Lord Jesus’ H&P 655 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 John Robinson 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 – Roz Carrington, Gerald Daldry, Barbara Duller, Maud & Frank Faircloth, Emily Grote, Eileen Mitchell and Joan Rouse. Please remember Jeff and Rita Laing and family in your prayers following the death of Jeff’s mother Doris. The funeral will on Monday 20th March at 11:45am at Weeley Crematorium.

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.

NOTICES

Prayer Walk – whilst there is a standing invitation to anyone to join Steve on his weekly ‘Prayer Walk’ in Colchester West, this is something which has been included in the schedule of ‘Methodist Walks’ for 2017. If you can, please do join Avril and Steve on Wednesday 1st March. Meet at the manse at 78 Robin Crescent at 10.30am. Walking will be on surfaced pathways.

Receiving Jesus – a course for Lent led by Revd Paul Howes. Five weeks beginning on Friday 10th March at 2:30pm. See the poster on the notice board for more information.

Passover Meal on Maundy Thursday 13th April at 7pm. Everyone welcome. Please add your name to the list on the notice board.

Lexden Link Spring Edition – please let Christine or Alan know if you have any articles to be included in our magazine.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 26th February 2017

Introit ‘O How Blest the Hour, Lord Jesus’ H&P 655 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 John Robinson 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 – Roz Carrington, Gerald Daldry, Barbara Duller, Maud & Frank Faircloth, Emily Grote, Eileen Mitchell and Joan Rouse. Please remember Jeff and Rita Laing and family in your prayers following the death of Jeff’s mother Doris. The funeral will on Monday 20th March at 11:45am at Weeley Crematorium.

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.

NOTICES

Prayer Walk – whilst there is a standing invitation to anyone to join Steve on his weekly ‘Prayer Walk’ in Colchester West, this is something which has been included in the schedule of ‘Methodist Walks’ for 2017. If you can, please do join Avril and Steve on Wednesday 1st March. Meet at the manse at 78 Robin Crescent at 10.30am. Walking will be on surfaced pathways.

Receiving Jesus – a course for Lent led by Revd Paul Howes. Five weeks beginning on Friday 10th March at 2:30pm. See the poster on the notice board for more information.

Passover Meal on Maundy Thursday 13th April at 7pm. Everyone welcome. Please add your name to the list on the notice board.

Lexden Link Spring Edition – please let Christine or Alan know if you have any articles to be included in our magazine.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 28th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 1st

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

10:30am – Prayer Walk starting from 78 Robin Crescent

7:30pm – Circuit Meeting

Thursday 2nd

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

10.00 to 11.30am – Time for Tots

Saturday 4th

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

This month’s charity – Colchester Women’s Refuge

Next Sunday5th March

11:00am – Worship led by Phil Bingham

Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Women’s World Day of Prayer – there will be a service at West Bergholt Methodist Church on Friday 3rd March at 1:30pm preceded by a soup and snack lunch at 12:30pm. It is written by the women of Philippines and the theme will be ‘Am I being unfair to you?’

Daffodil Day – Monday 6th March 2017 at Westminster Central Hall. Theme – Life Changing Prayer.

Colchester Chamber Choir – ‘Song of Songs’. Settings by Palestrina, Guerrero, Victoria, Lassus and others with jazz guitar improvisations by internationally acclaimed guitarist Chris Allard at St Peter ad Vincula, Coggeshall on Sunday 19th March 2017 at 7:00pm. Tickets £16, under 30s £10, students £5 (includes complimentary refreshments) now on sale. For more information email info

Advance Notice – Colchester Methodist Circuit Activity Day on Social Issues

Saturday 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.

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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 February 2017

Introit ‘O How Blest the Hour, Lord Jesus’ H&P 655 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 Betty Rampling 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 – Roz Carrington, Gerald Daldry, Barbara Duller, Maud & Frank Faircloth, Emily Grote, Eileen Mitchell and Joan Rouse.

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

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Daffodil Day – Monday 6th March 2017 at Westminster Central Hall. Theme – Life Changing Prayer. A coach is booked to go from the circuit, cost £17. For more info or to book a place contact Viv Wilcox on 01206 545083. vmwilcox

Receiving Jesus – a course for Lent led by Revd Paul Howes. Five weeks beginning on Friday 10th March. This will be in the afternoon.

Agapè Meal on the evening of Maundy Thursday 13th April. More details nearer the time.

Lexden Link Spring Edition – please let Christine or Alan know if you have any articles to be included in our magazine.

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 February

11:00am – Worship led by Revd John Robinson

Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Romance Academy are visiting Colchester on Saturday 25thFebruary at Plume Avenue Church. The event consists of two sessions. An afternoon session called ‘Lets Talk about Sex’ for parents, youth workers, church leaders and educators, followed by an evening session for young people in years 7-13 called ‘Attraction’. The evening session will be a fun and informative session aimed at helping young people build healthy relationships and consider their own choices around the area of relationships. See the flyer on the notice board.

Women’s World Day of Prayer – there will be a service at West Bergholt Methodist Church on Friday 3rd March at 1:30pm preceded by a soup and snack lunch at 12:30pm. It is written by the women of Philippines and the theme will be ‘Am I being unfair to you?’

Colchester Chamber Choir – ‘Song of Songs’. Settings by Palestrina, Guerrero, Victoria, Lassus and others with jazz guitar improvisations by internationally acclaimed guitarist Chris Allard at St Peter ad Vincula, Coggeshall on Sunday 19th March 2017 at 7:00pm. Tickets £16, under 30s £10, students £5 (includes complimentary refreshments) now on sale. For more information email info

Advance Notice – Colchester Methodist Circuit Activity Day on Social Issues

Saturday 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.

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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.