LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 22nd December 2024
Fourth Sunday in Advent

For unto us a child is born. Isaiah 9 v 6

We offer you all a very warm welcome especially if you are a visitor and to those who will be watching the DVD during the week and to the members of our congregation who are taking part in our Carol Service this morning.

PRAYER

Pray for the homeless.

Please pray for our Ministers – Rev Chris Preece and Rev Hannah Chun.

Continue to pray for all others who are in any way troubled, lonely, unwell or bereaved and anyone else who needs our prayers.

NOTICES

Wednesday 25th December at 9:45am – Christmas Day Celebration, a short service led by Alan Beesley.

Circuit Service – Sunday 29th December from 10.30am at Castle. We will not have a service here at Lexden next Sunday.

Colchester Circuit Christmas Celebration – Friday January 3rd from 4pm to 7pm at The Ark, Highwoods. Join with friends from across the circuit for food, fellowship and entertainment. Come when you can; leave when you must.

Sunday Services on DVD – If you, or anyone you know, would like a copy of our Sunday morning service on DVD please speak with Geoff or one of the stewards.

Midweek Prayer Time – every Thursday. A short service of prayer and reflection. Everyone welcome.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS AT LEXDEN

Wednesday 25th December
9:45am – Christmas Day Celebration led by Alan Beesley

Thursday 2nd January 2025
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 5th January
Covenant Renewal
10:30am – Holy Communion led by Rev Hannah Chun

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If you need prayer or help in anyway, please contact your Church Friend or you can call Rev Hannah Chun on 07935 612414 or Alan Beesley on 766604.

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Notices for Week Commencing 15th December 2024
Third Sunday in Advent

John preached the good news to them.
Luke 3 v 18

We offer you all a very warm welcome especially if you are a visitor and to those who will be watching the DVD during the week and to Rev Hannah Chun who is leading our worship with Holy Communion this morning.

PRAYER

Please pray for our Ministers – Rev Chris Preece and Rev Hannah Chun.

Continue to pray for all others who are in any way troubled, lonely, unwell or bereaved and anyone else who needs our prayers.

NOTICES

Chris Nash wishes to be remembered by all her very dear friends at Lexden and sends her love for Christmas and the New Year.

Carol Service next week on Sunday 22nd December – if you have hymn you would like or if you are happy reading a bible passage or have a poem you would like to share during the service please let Christine know as soon as possible. Thank you.

Colchester Circuit Christmas Celebration – Friday January 3rd from 4pm to 7pm at The Ark, Highwoods. Join with friends from across the circuit for food, fellowship and entertainment. Come when you can; leave when you must. If you are planning to go there is a sign-up sheet on the table in the entrance vestibule. If you are able to supply sweet items for the finger buffet, please add these as well.

Circuit Service – Sunday 29th December from 10.30am at Castle.

Sunday Services on DVD – If you, or anyone you know, would like a copy of our Sunday morning service on DVD please speak with Geoff or one of the stewards.

Midweek Prayer Time – every Thursday. A short service of prayer and reflection. Everyone welcome.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS AT LEXDEN

Thursday 19th December
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Sunday 22nd December
Fourth Sunday in Advent
10:30am – Carol Service

Wednesday 25th December
9:45am – Christmas Day Celebration led by Alan Beesley

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If you need prayer or help in anyway, please contact your Church Friend or you can call Rev Hannah Chun on 07935 612414 or Alan Beesley on 766604.

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LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 1st December 2024
First Sunday in Advent

They will see the son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.
Luke 21: 25-36

A very warm welcome to you all especially if you are a visitor and to those who will be watching the DVD during the week and to Jonathan Sparkes who is leading our worship this morning.

PRAYER

Please pray for our Ministers – Rev Chris Preece and Rev Hannah Chun.

Continue to pray for all others who are in any way troubled, lonely, unwell or bereaved and anyone else who needs our prayers.

NOTICES

Thank you to Janet Smith for the Advent wreath and to Alan Beesley for supplying the Christmas tree and Janet and Chrissie for decorating the tree.

Garden Wall – work will commence on Monday 2nd December. Please note parking may be limited during the week but should be clear for Thursday prayer time.

Carol Service on Sunday 22nd December – if you have hymn you would like or if you are happy reading a bible passage or have a poem you would like to share during the service please let Christine know as soon as possible. Thank you.

Colchester Circuit Christmas Celebration – Friday January 3rd from 4pm to 7pm at The Ark, Highwoods. Join with friends from across the circuit for food, fellowship and entertainment. Come when you can; leave when you must.
Other circuit events include:
Blue Christmas Service – Sunday 8th December from 3pm at Wivenhoe
Circuit Service – Sunday 29th December from 10.30am at Castle

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Sunday Services on DVD – If you, or anyone you know, would like a copy of our Sunday morning service on DVD please speak with Geoff or one of the stewards.

Midweek Prayer Time – every Thursday. A short service of prayer and reflection. Everyone welcome.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Thursday 5th December
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Thursday 19th December
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 15th December
Third Sunday in Advent
10:30am – Holy Communion led by Rev Hannah Chun

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If you need prayer or help in anyway, please contact your Church Friend or you can call Rev Hannah Chun on 07935 612414 or Alan Beesley on 766604.

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Notices for Week Commencing 17th November 2024

“Go in peace, and may the God of Israel grant you what you have asked of him.”
1 Samuel 1 v 17

We offer you all a very warm welcome especially if you are a visitor and to those who will be watching the DVD during the week and to Rev Hannah Chun who is leading our worship with Holy Communion this morning.

PRAYER

Please pray for our Ministers – Rev Chris Preece and Rev Hannah Chun.

Continue to pray for all others who are in any way troubled, lonely, unwell or bereaved and anyone else who needs our prayers.

NOTICES

Christmas Giving – many thanks to everyone who donated to Link to Hope. Our gifts and shoeboxes have joined with hundreds of others as they start their journey to the needy.

Action for Children – we have hand made Christmas cards, gift tags and greeting cards available for sale in the Garling Room. All proceeds to Action for Children.

Colchester Circuit Christmas Celebration – Friday January 3rd from 4pm to 7pm at The Ark, Highwoods. Join with friends from across the circuit for food, fellowship and entertainment. Come when you can; leave when you must.
Other circuit events include:
Blue Christmas Service – Sunday 8th December from 3pm at Wivenhoe
Circuit Service – Sunday 29th December from 10.30am at Castle

Garden Wall – work will commence on Monday 2nd December. Please note parking may be limited during the week and we apologise for any inconvenience.

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Sunday Services on DVD – If you, or anyone you know, would like a copy of our Sunday morning service on DVD please speak with Geoff or one of the stewards.

Midweek Prayer Time – every Thursday. A short service of prayer and reflection. Everyone welcome.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Thursday 21st November
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Thursday 28th November
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 1st December
First Sunday in Advent
10:30am – Worship led by Jonathan Sparkes

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If you need prayer or help in anyway, please contact your Church Friend or you can call Rev Hannah Chun on 07935 612414 or Alan Beesley on 766604.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 3rd November 2024
Church Anniversary

O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!
Psalm 8 v 1

A very warm welcome to you all especially if you are a visitor and to those who will be watching the DVD during the week and to Alan Beesley and Peter Howard who are leading our worship this morning.

PRAYER

Please pray for our Ministers – Rev Chris Preece and Rev Hannah Chun.

Continue to pray for all others who are in any way troubled, lonely, unwell or bereaved and anyone else who needs our prayers.

NOTICES

Christmas Giving – many thanks to everyone who has given to this very worthwhile cause. If you have any more items to donate or wish to make a monetary offering please speak to Jacqui.

Circuit Christmas Celebration – full details to follow. If you feel able to help with the planning, please contact Tony Trevers at The Ark. Other circuit events include:
Blue Christmas Service – Sunday 8th December from 3pm at Wivenhoe
Circuit Service – Sunday 29th December from 10.30am at Castle

Garden Wall – we hope the crumbling wall hasn’t inconvenienced you too much. We are obtaining quotes for a new fence and hope to have this fixed soon.

Sunday Services on DVD – If you, or anyone you know, would like a copy of our Sunday morning service on DVD please speak with Geoff or one of the stewards.

Midweek Prayer Time – every Thursday. A short service of prayer and reflection. Everyone welcome.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Thursday 7th November
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Thursday 14th November
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 17th November
10:30am – Holy Communion led by Rev Hannah Chun

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If you need prayer or help in anyway, please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Rev Hannah Chun on 07935 612414 or Alan Beesley on 766604.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 20th October 2024

Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God.
1 John 4 v 7

A very warm welcome to you all especially if you are a visitor and to those who will be watching the DVD during the week and to Rev Hannah Chun who is leading our worship with Holy Communion this morning.

PRAYER

Please pray for our Ministers – Rev Chris Preece and Rev Hannah Chun.

Continue to pray for all others who are in any way troubled, lonely, unwell or bereaved and anyone else who needs our prayers.

NOTICES

Christmas Giving – it has been suggested we give to ‘Link to Hope’ shoebox appeal this year. Please see the leaflets for more information. It is not necessary to fill a shoebox but it makes it more personal if you can do. Suggested items are gloves, hat or scarf, sweets or chocolates, soap and flannel, toothpaste and toothbrushes, candles/tealights and holders, small games or playing cards, reading glasses, mug, cutlery, hot water bottle, pens and paper. There is a box in the entrance for your contributions. Please can these be brought in by Sunday 3rd November. Thank you.

Paul Howes and family have now left the circuit. We wish them all well for the future and thank them for all they did for Lexden.

Circuit Christmas Celebration – full details to follow. If you feel able to help with the planning, please contact Tony Trevers at The Ark. Other circuit events include:
Blue Christmas Service – Sunday 8th December from 3pm at Wivenhoe
Circuit Service – Sunday 29th December from 10.30am at Castle

Garden Wall – we hope the crumbling wall hasn’t inconvenienced you too much. We are obtaining quotes for a new fence and hope to have this fixed soon.

Pastoral Letter from Rev Chris Preece – copies are available. We also have copies of the District Bulletin for Autumn 2024 for you to read.

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Sunday Services on DVD – If you, or anyone you know, would like a copy of our Sunday morning service on DVD please speak with Geoff or one of the stewards.

Midweek Prayer Time – every Thursday. A short service of prayer and reflection. Everyone welcome.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Thursday 24th October
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Thursday 31st October
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 3rd November
Church Anniversary
10:30am – Worship led by Alan Beesley

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If you need prayer or help in anyway, please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Rev Hannah Chun on 07935 612414 or Alan Beesley on 766604.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 6th October 2024

Peter answered, “You are the Messiah.” Mark 8 v 28

A very warm welcome to you all especially if you are a visitor and to those who will be watching the DVD during the week and to Jonathan Sparkes who is leading our worship this morning.

PRAYER

Please pray for our Ministers – Rev Chris Preece and Rev Hannah Chun.

Continue to pray for all others who are in any way troubled, lonely, unwell or bereaved and anyone else who needs our prayers.

NOTICES

The funeral service for Stephen Suthernwood will take place here at Lexden on Monday14th October at 1:30pm led by Rev Paul Howes. Following this there will be a committal service at the crematorium at 2:30pm led by Rev Laura Garnham of Wrabness, the church where Pauline is a church warden. Please keep them all in your prayers.

Church Council Meeting – Wednesday 9th October at 2pm. Please attend if you are able. Copies of the agenda are available.

Christmas Giving – it has been suggested we give to ‘Link to Hope’ shoebox appeal this year. Please see the leaflets for more information. It is not necessary to fill a shoebox but it makes it more personal if you can do. Suggested items are gloves, hat or scarf, sweets or chocolates, soap and flannel, toothpaste and toothbrushes, candles/tealights and holders, small games or playing cards, reading glasses, mug, cutlery, hot water bottle, pens and paper. There is a box in the entrance for your contributions. Please can these be brought in by Sunday 3rd November. Thank you.

Sunday Services on DVD – If you, or anyone you know, would like a copy of our Sunday morning service on DVD please speak with Geoff or one of the stewards.

Midweek Prayer Time – every Thursday. A short service of prayer and reflection. Everyone welcome.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Wednesday 9th October
2pm – Church Council Meeting

Thursday 10th October
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Monday 14th October
1:30pm – Funeral service for Stephen Suthernwood

Thursday 17th October
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 20th October
10:30am – Holy Communion led by Rev Hannah Chun

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If you need prayer or help in anyway, please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Rev Hannah Chun on 07935 612414 or Alan Beesley on 766604.

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Notices for Week Commencing 29th September 2024

O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth. Psalm 8 v 1

We offer you all a very warm welcome especially if you are a visitor and to those who will be watching the DVD during the week and to the members in our congregation who are leading our worship this morning.

PRAYER

Please pray for our Ministers – Rev Chris Preece and Rev Hannah Chun.

Continue to pray for all others who are in any way troubled, lonely, unwell or bereaved and anyone else who needs our prayers.

NOTICES

Our very good friend Stephen Suthernwood sadly passed away last Sunday. Please keep his sister Pauline and the rest of the family in your prayers. Funeral arrangements will be confirmed soon.

Harvest Festival – a very big thank you for your donations. We collected 62.45kg of food and toiletries as well as money which will be sent separately.

The Bridgeway Hub provides support for asylum seekers and they have requested donations of men’s clothing – particularly coats, jackets, anoraks, t-shirts, trousers and socks. These can be delivered to the Bridgeway shop in Priory Walk.

Contemplative Worship – From Brokenness to Beauty. A Circuit Service led by Rev Chris and Rev Hannah today at 6:30pm at The Ark, Highwoods.

Church Council Meeting – Wednesday 9th October at 2pm. Please attend if you are able. Copies of the agenda are available.

Christmas Giving – it has been suggested we give to ‘Link to Hope’ shoebox appeal this year. Please see the leaflets for more information. Suggested items are reading glasses, mug, cutlery, hot water bottle, pens and paper. There is a box in the entrance for your contributions.

Sunday Services on DVD – If you, or anyone you know, would like a copy of our Sunday morning service on DVD please speak with Geoff or one of the stewards.

Midweek Prayer Time – every Thursday. A short service of prayer and reflection. Everyone welcome.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Thursday 3rd October
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 6th October
10:30am – Worship led by Jonathan Sparkes

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If you need prayer or help in anyway, please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Rev Hannah Chun on 07935 612414 or Alan Beesley on 766604.

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Notices for Week Commencing 15th September 2024

The trees are bearing their fruit. Joel 2 v 22

A very warm welcome to you all especially if you are a visitor and to those who will be watching the DVD during the week and to Rev Hannah Chun who is leading our harvest festival worship with Holy Communion this morning.

PRAYER

Please pray for our Ministers – Rev Chris Preece and Rev Hannah Chun.

Continue to pray for all others who are in any way troubled, lonely, unwell or bereaved and anyone else who needs our prayers.

NOTICES

Songs of Praise Sunday 29th September. If you have any hymns, poems or readings you would like to share please let Christine know as soon as possible.

Methodist Prayer Handbook 2024/2025 is now available. This contains details of the lectionary readings and prayers for every day of the year. Copies are £4.65 each.

Harvest Festival – a very big thank you for your donations. These will be going to the food bank during the week.

The Bridgeway Hub provides support for asylum seekers and they have requested donations of men’s clothing – particularly coats, jackets, anoraks, t-shirts, trousers and socks. These can be delivered to the Bridgeway shop in Priory Walk.

Mersea Harvest Weekend – 28th and 29th September. Harvest Supper on Saturday at 6:30pm followed by “Call My Bluff”. Contact Ann Brookes.

Contemplative Worship – From Brokenness to Beauty. A Circuit Service led by Rev Chris and Rev Hannah on Sunday 29th September at 6:30pm at The Ark, Highwoods.

Church Council Meeting – Wednesday 9th October at 2pm. Everyone welcome.

Christmas Giving – it has been suggested we give to ‘Link to Hope’ shoebox appeal this year. It is not necessary to fill a shoebox, although it makes it more personal if you can, there is a list of items you can provide for a family or an elderly person. We have some leaflets available and will provide more information soon.

Sunday Services on DVD – If you, or anyone you know, would like a copy of our Sunday morning service on DVD please speak with Geoff or one of the stewards.

Midweek Prayer Time – every Thursday. A short service of prayer and reflection. Everyone welcome.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Thursday 20th September
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Thursday 27th September
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 29th September
10:30am – Songs of Praise

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If you need prayer or help in anyway, please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Rev Hannah Chun on 07935 612414 or Alan Beesley on 766604.

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Notices for Week Commencing 1st September 2024

Every good and perfect gift is from above. James 1 v 17

A very warm welcome to you all especially if you are a visitor and to those who will be watching the DVD during the week and to Alan Beesley who is leading our worship this morning.

PRAYER

Please pray for our Ministers – Rev Chris Preece and Rev Hannah Chun.

Continue to pray for all others who are in any way troubled, lonely, unwell or bereaved and anyone else who needs our prayers.

NOTICES

Methodist Prayer Handbook 2024/2025 is now available. This contains details of the lectionary readings and prayers for every day of the year. Copies are £4.65 each on a first come first served basis. Please see Alan or Christine if you would like one.

Colchester Methodist Circuit Newsletter – there are some copies of the latest newsletter on the table in the entrance.

Harvest Festival will be celebrated on our next Sunday service – 15th September. We are collecting for the foodbank. They would love to receive bags of pasta or rice, long-life milk or juice, tinned fruit, tinned potatoes and toiletries or anything else you can donate – including money. Thank you to those who have already donated.

Christmas Giving – it has been suggested we give to ‘Link to Hope’ shoebox appeal this year. It is not necessary to fill a shoebox, although it makes it more personal if you can, there is a list of items you can provide for a family or an elderly person. We have some leaflets available and will provide more information soon.

Sunday Services on DVD – If you, or anyone you know, would like a copy of our Sunday morning service on DVD please speak with Geoff or one of the stewards.

Midweek Prayer Time – every Thursday. A short service of prayer and reflection. Everyone welcome.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Thursday 5th September
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Thursday 12th September
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 15th September
10:30am – Harvest Festival with Holy Communion led by Rev Hannah Chun

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If you need prayer or help in anyway, please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Rev Hannah Chun on 07935 612414 or Alan Beesley on 766604.