LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 6th November 2016

Church Anniversary

157 Years

Introit ‘God of Almighty Love’ H&P 793 v 1

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

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 – Chris Chester, Gerald Daldry, Barbara Duller, Maud & Frank Faircloth, Emily Grote, Eileen Mitchell and Joan Rouse.

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 who needs our prayers.

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING

(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

GENERAL NOTICES

Operation Christian Child Shoe Box Appeal – please bring your boxes or other contributions in by next Sunday 13th November. You can wrap a shoe box with Christmas paper or we have some boxes ready-made for you to fill with toys, school supplies, hygiene items, gloves and sweets. Please pick up a leaflet for more information. If you do not feel able to fill a whole box please bring in what you can and there are envelopes for money contributions. Thank you to everyone who has contributed so far.

Beacon House – with the weather getting colder do you have any clothes which would be suitable for the homeless who use Beacon House. They could also make use of toiletries, cleaning products and food. There will be a box for your donations in the entrance vestibule.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 8th

10:30am – Methodist Walkers meet at Musk Close

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

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

Wednesday 9th

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

Thursday 10th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

10.00 to 11.30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday13th November

Remembrance Sunday

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

6:30pm – Songs of Praise led by Chrissie Simpson and Janet Smith

Other Events

Being Myself – Paul Field in Concert at Castle Methodist Church on Saturday 12th November at 7:30pm – doors open 7:00pm. Tickets £5 are available from Revd Alan Jenkins.

Christmas Market at Wimpole Road Methodist Church on Saturday 19th November from 10:00am to 1:30pm. As well as gift stalls and tombola there will be a children’s activity and craft area and Father Christmas will visit.

The Gathering – join Gospel rapper ‘Anon’ at St Stephen’s Church Centre, Canterbury Road on Saturday 26th November from 7pm.

Circuit Service at Castle Methodist Church on Sunday 4th December at 10:30am with Rt Revd Rowan Williams former Archbishop of Canterbury. Transport is available for everyone wanting to attend. We will not be holding a service here on that morning.

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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 23rd October 2016

Introit ‘O Breath of God, Breathe on us Now’ SOF 949 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 morning.

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 – Chris Chester, Gerald Daldry, Barbara Duller, Maud & Frank Faircloth, Emily Grote, Eileen Mitchell and Joan Rouse.

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 who needs our prayers.

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING

(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

GENERAL NOTICES

A very big thank you to Laurie Berris for running the Bible Study over the last few months.

Shoe Boxes – we are collecting for Operation Christian Child again this year. You can wrap a shoe box with Christmas paper or we have some boxes ready-made for you to fill with toys, school supplies, hygiene items, gloves and sweets. Please pick up a leaflet for more information. If you do not feel able to fill a box please bring in what you can and there are envelopes for money contributions.

Don’t Forget we will not be holding a service here next Sunday 30th October. We have all been invited to the circuit service at Wivenhoe. Please see Other Events overleaf for more information.

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

No Time for Tots – half term holiday – back next week

Next Sunday30th October

11:00am – Morning Service at Wivenhoe Methodist Church

Saturday 5th November

10:00 – 11:30am – Coffee Morning in aid of Help for Heroes

Sunday 6th November

11:00am – Church Anniversary Service led by Revd Ron Smith

Other Events

Circuit Service at Wivenhoe on Sunday 30th October at 11:00am will be led by Chair of District Revd David Chapman. During the service Brian Dack will be accepted as a fully accredited Local Preacher. All churches in our circuit have been invited to join in and this means we will not have a service here that Sunday. Transport will be available for those who wish to attend.

Quire presents a selection of songs from their extensive African repertory in aid of the charity Beacon of Hope on Saturday 5th November at 7:30pm at Wivenhoe Congregational Church. See poster on notice board for more information.

Being Myself – Paul Field in Concert at Castle Methodist Church on Saturday 12th November at 7:30pm – doors open 7:00pm. Tickets £5 are available from Revd Alan Jenkins.

Christmas Market at Wimpole Road Methodist Church on Saturday 19th November from 10:00am to 1:30pm. As well as gift stalls and tombola there will be a children’s activity and craft area and Father Christmas will visit.

The Gathering – join Gospel rapper ‘Anon’ at St Stephen’s Church Centre, Canterbury Road on Saturday 26th November from 7pm.

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Contacts – If you need prayer or help in any way please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Revd Paul Howes on 01206 514828, Revd Alan Jenkins on 01206 793888, Revd Ken Chalmers on 01206 545253 or Revd Steve Swann on 01206 331437.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 16th October 2016

Introit ‘O Breath of God, Breathe on us Now’ SOF 949 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 Martin Camroux who is leading our Holy Communion this morning.

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 – Chris Chester, Gerald Daldry, Barbara Duller, Maud & Frank Faircloth, Emily Grote, Eileen Mitchell and Joan Rouse.

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 who needs our prayers.

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING

(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

GENERAL NOTICES

Colchester Food Bank have thanked us for our very generous gifts of food which Alan delivered to them following our Harvest Festival last week.

Shoe Boxes – we are collecting for Operation Christian Child again this year. You can wrap a shoe box with Christmas paper or we have some boxes ready-made for you to fill with toys, school supplies, hygiene items, gloves and sweets. Please pick up a leaflet for more information. If you do not feel able to fill a box please bring in what you can and there are envelopes for money contributions.

Methodist Church Colchester Circuit Newsround for Autumn 2016 in now available. Please remember to take a copy home with you.

Please Note we will not be holding a service here on Sunday 30th October. We have all been invited to the circuit service at Wivenhoe. Please see Other Events overleaf for more information.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 18th

1:30pm – Walkers meet at Musk Close

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 19th

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

7:30pm – Bible Study

Thursday 20th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

10.00 to 11.30am – Time for Tots

7:30pm – Gideons using the Garling Room

Next Sunday23rd October

11.00am – Worship led by Revd Steve Swann

Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Circuit Activity Day on Saturday 22nd October from 9:30am to 4:00pm – lunch will be provided – at The Ark Methodist Church, Highwoods. Please see the poster on the notice board for more information. Please see Alan or Christine today if you are interested and would like lunch.

Circuit Service at Wivenhoe on Sunday 30th October at 11:00am will be led by Chair of District Revd David Chapman. During the service Brian Dack will be accepted as a fully accredited Local Preacher. All churches in our circuit have been invited to join in and this means we will not have a service here that Sunday. Transport will be available for those who wish to attend.

Quire presents a selection of songs from their extensive African repertory in aid of the charity Beacon of Hope on Saturday 5th November at 7:30pm at Wivenhoe Congregational Church.

Christmas Market at Wimpole Road Methodist Church on Saturday 19th November from 10:00am to 1:30pm. As well as gift stalls and tombola there will be a children’s activity and craft area and Father Christmas will visit.

The Gathering – join Gospel rapper ‘Anon’ at St Stephen’s Church Centre, Canterbury Road on Saturday 26th November from 7pm.

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Contacts – If you need prayer or help in any way please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Revd Paul Howes on 01206 514828, Revd Alan Jenkins on 01206 793888, Revd Ken Chalmers on 01206 545253 or Revd Steve Swann on 01206 331437.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 9th October 2016

Harvest Festival

Introit ‘O Breath of God, Breathe on us Now’ SOF 949 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 Paul Howes who is leading our Harvest Festival 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 – Chris Chester, Gerald Daldry, Barbara Duller, Maud & Frank Faircloth, Emily Grote, Eileen Mitchell and Joan Rouse.

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 who needs our prayers.

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING

(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

GENERAL NOTICES

A very big thank you to everyone involved in arranging our Harvest Festival lunch today.Thank you also to those who have donated gifts of food and money which will be going to the Colchester Food Bank.

Shoe Boxes – we are collecting for Operation Christian Child again this year. You can wrap a shoe box with Christmas paper or we have some boxes ready-made for you to fill with toys, school supplies, hygiene items, gloves and sweets. Please pick up a leaflet for more information. If you do not feel able to fill a box please bring in what you can and there are envelopes for money contributions.

Methodist Church Colchester Circuit Newsround for Autumn 2016 in now available. Please remember to take a copy home with you.

Please Note Church Council meeting this Wednesday at 7:30pm – everyone is welcome.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Monday10th

7:30pm – Ladies Friendly Circle – Members Evening

Tuesday 11th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 12th

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

7:30pm – Church Council Meeting – Everyone Welcome

Thursday 13th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

10.00 to 11.30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday16th October

11.00am – Holy Communion with Revd Martin Camroux

Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Circuit Activity Day on Saturday 22nd October from 9:30am to 4:00pm – lunch will be provided – at The Ark Methodist Church, Highwoods. Please see the poster on the notice board for more information.

Circuit Service at Wivenhoe on Sunday 30th October at 11:00am will be led by Chair of District Revd David Chapman. During the service Brian Dack will be accepted as a fully accredited Local Preacher. All churches in our circuit have been invited to join in and this means we will not have a service here that Sunday. Transport will be available for those who wish to attend.

Quire presents a selection of songs from their extensive African repertory in aid of the charity Beacon of Hope on Saturday 5th November at 7:30pm at Wivenhoe Congregational Church.

Christmas Market at Wimpole Road Methodist Church on Saturday 19th November from 10:00am to 1:30pm. As well as gift stalls and tombola there will be a children’s activity and craft area and Father Christmas will visit.

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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 October 2016

Introit ‘O Breath of God, Breathe on us Now’ SOF 949 v1

A very warm welcome to you 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.

Refreshments will be served in the Garling Room after the Service.

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 – Chris Chester, Gerald Daldry, Barbara Duller, Maud & Frank Faircloth, Emily Grote, Eileen Mitchell and Joan Rouse.

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 who needs our prayers.

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING

(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

GENERAL NOTICES

Our Harvest Festival will be on Sunday 9th October starting with lunch, 12:30 for a 1pm sit-down, followed by a church service at 3pm in which children will be invited to take part. Please add your name to the list on the notice board if you will be here for lunch. Don’t forget we will not be having our normal morning service on this day or an evening Songs of Praise. Our harvest donations of food and money will be going to the Colchester Food Bank. There is a box for these in the entrance vestibule.

The flowers in the Church and the Garling Room this morning are from the Service of Thanksgiving that was held here for Peter Bobby last Friday.His family have expressed thanks for all the cards, calls and prayers they have received. They are happy in the thought that Peter is reunited with his beloved Rosie.

Shoe Boxes – we will be collecting for Operation Christian Child again. You can wrap a shoe box with Christmas paper or we have some boxes ready-made. If you do not feel able to fill a box please bring in what you can.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 4th

Friendly Tea Club on an outing to Tiptree Jam Factory

7:30pm – Lexden Steward’s Meeting

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 October

1:00pm – Harvest Lunch

3:00pm – Harvest Festival led by Revd Paul Howes

Other Events

Circuit Activity Day on Saturday 22nd October from 9:30am to 4:00pm – lunch will be provided – at The Ark Methodist Church, Highwoods. Please see the poster on the notice board for more information.

Circuit Service at Wivenhoe on Sunday 30th October at 11:00am will be led by Chair of District Revd David Chapman. During the service Brian Dack will be accepted as a fully accredited Local Preacher. All churches in our circuit have been invited to join in and this means we will not have a service here that Sunday. Transport will be available for those who wish to attend.

Quire presents a selection of songs from their extensive African repertory in aid of the charity Beacon of Hope on Saturday 5th November at 7:30pm at Wivenhoe Congregational Church.

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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 25th September 2016

Introit ‘Blest be the Tie that Binds our Hearts’ SoF 49 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 Anne Worker who is leading our worship this morning.

Refreshments will be served in the Garling Room after the Service.

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 – the family of Peter Bobby,Chris Chester, Gerald Daldry, Barbara Duller, Maud & Frank Faircloth, Emily Grote, Eileen Mitchell and Joan Rouse.

Please remember Ruth and James Ridge in your prayers and the young boy they are in the process of adopting.

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 who needs our prayers.

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING

(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

GENERAL NOTICES

Our Harvest Festival will be on Sunday 9th October starting with lunch, 12:30 for a 1pm sit-down, followed by a church service at 3pm in which children will be invited to take part. Please add your name to the list on the notice board if you will be here for lunch. Don’t forget we will not be having our normal morning service on this day or an evening Songs of Praise. Our harvest donations of food and money will be going to the Colchester Food Bank. There is a box for these in the entrance vestibule.

Coffee Morning with Bring and Buy on Saturday will be supporting the local charity Colchester Carers Centre. They provide support, advice and information to all carers and work in partnership with social welfare agencies. They also provide a Young Carers Project for children aged 8 to 12 years. They are a very small charity not funded by the statutory sector and any donations would be most welcome.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 27th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

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

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

Friday 30th

11:30am – Service of Thanksgiving for Peter Bobby

Saturday 1st October

10:00 – 11:30am – Coffee Morning

Next Sunday2nd October

11:00am – Worship led by our own members

Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Lexden Methodist Church Harvest Festival Lunch on Sunday 9th October 12:30 for a 1pm start followed by a Church Service at 3:00pm.

Journey into Wholeness presents a Jesus Deck Training Event at Stanway Evangelical Church on Saturday 1st October from 10:00am to 1:00pm. For more information please see the poster on the notice board.

Circuit Service at Wivenhoe on Sunday 30th October at 11:00am will be led by Chair of District Revd David Chapman. All churches in our circuit have been invited to join in and this means we will not have a service here that Sunday. Transport will be available for those who wish to attend.

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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 18th September 2016

Introit ‘Blest be the Tie that Binds our Hearts’ SoF 49 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 John Robinson who is leading our worship this morning.

Refreshments will be served in the Garling Room after the Service.

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 – Chris Chester, Gerald Daldry, Barbara Duller, Maud & Frank Faircloth, Emily Grote, Eileen Mitchell and Joan Rouse.

Over very dear friend Peter Bobby sadly passed away last week. Those of us who have taken advantage of the recording ministry appreciate the contribution he made to our fellowship. The funeral service will take place here at Lexden at 11:30am on Friday 30th September. Please keep his family in your prayers.

Please remember Ruth and James Ridge in your prayers and the young boy they are in the process of adopting.

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 who needs our prayers.

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING

(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

GENERAL NOTICES

Our Harvest Festival will be on Sunday 9th October starting with lunch, 12:30 for a 1pm sit-down, followed by a church service at 3pm in which children will be invited to take part. Please add your name to the list on the notice board if you will be here for lunch. Don’t forget we will not be having our normal morning service on this day or an evening Songs of Praise. Our harvest donations of food and money will be going to the Colchester Food Bank. There is a box for these in the entrance vestibule.

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

7:30pm – Bible Study

Thursday 22nd

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

10.00 to 11.30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday25th September

11:00am – Worship led by Anne Worker

Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Lexden Methodist Church Harvest Festival Lunch on Sunday 9th October 12:30 for a 1pm start followed by a Church Service at 3:00pm.

Journey into Wholeness presents a Jesus Deck Training Event at Stanway Evangelical Church on Saturday 1st October from 10:00am to 1:00pm. For more information please see the poster on the notice board.

Circuit Service at Wivenhoe on Sunday 30th October at 11:00am will be led by Chair of District Revd David Chapman. All churches in our circuit have been invited to join in and this means we will not have a service here that Sunday. Transport will be available for those who wish to attend.

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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 – items for the Weekly Notices to Christine Beesley by Thursday at the latest please. Telephone 01206 766604 e-mail christine.beesley

Website : lexdenmethodist

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 11th September 2016

Introit ‘Blest be the Tie that Binds our Hearts’ SoF 49 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 Paul Howes who is leading our worship with Holy Communion this morning.

Refreshments will be served in the Garling Room after the Service.

This Evening – 6:30pm – Songs of Praise led by Derek Coe

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 – Chris Chester, Gerald Daldry, Barbara Duller, Maud & Frank Faircloth, Emily Grote, Eileen Mitchell and Joan Rouse.

Please remember Ruth and James Ridge in your prayers and the young boy they are in the process of adopting.

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 who needs our prayers.

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING

(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

GENERAL NOTICES

Our Harvest Festival will be on Sunday 9th October starting with lunch, 12:30 for a 1pm sit-down, followed by a church service at 3pm in which children will be invited to take part. Please add your name to the list on the notice board if you will be here for lunch. Don’t forget we will not be having our normal morning service on this day or an evening Songs of Praise. Our harvest donations of food and money will be going to the Colchester Food Bank.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Monday 12th

7:30pm – Ladies Friendly Circle – Guest Speakers – Julie & Maddie Whitney

Tuesday 13th

1:30pm – Methodist Walkers meet at Musk Close

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

7:30pm – Leadership Team Meeting using the Garling Room

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 September

11:00am – Worship led by Revd John Robinson

Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Charlie Connor – induction service this evening at 6:30pm at Priory Methodist Church, Bedford.

Lexden Methodist Church Harvest Festival Lunch on Sunday 9th October 12:30 for a 1pm start followed by a Church Service at 3:00pm.

Journey into Wholeness presents a Jesus Deck Training Event at Stanway Evangelical Church on Saturday 1st October from 10:00am to 1:00pm. For more information please see the poster on the notice board.

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Contacts – If you need prayer or help in any way please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Revd Paul Howes on 01206 514828, Revd Alan Jenkins on 01206 793888, Revd Ken Chalmers on 01206 545253 or Revd Steve Swann on 01206 331437.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 4th September 2016

Introit ‘Blest be the Tie that Binds our Hearts’ SoF 49 v1

A very warm welcome to you especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us through the Recording Ministry and to Nancy Powell Davies who is leading our worship this morning.

Refreshments will be served in the Garling Room after the Service.

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 – Chris Chester, Gerald Daldry, Barbara Duller, Maud & Frank Faircloth, Emily Grote, Eileen Mitchell and Joan Rouse.

Please remember Ruth and James Ridge in your prayers and the young boy they are in the process of adopting.

Please pray for our Ministers Revd Paul Howes, Revd Ken Chalmers, Revd Steve Swann and Revd Alan Jenkins 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)

GENERAL NOTICES

Our Harvest Festival will be on Sunday 9th October starting with lunch, 12:30 for a 1pm sit-down, followed by a church service at 3pm in which children will be invited to take part. Please add your name to the list on the notice board if you will be here for lunch. Don’t forget we will not be having our normal morning service on this day or an evening Songs of Praise. Our donations of food and money will be going to the Colchester Food Bank.

Garage Wanted – does anyone have an empty garage they would be happy to rent to Jeff Laing – who lives next door to the church – for his classic car. Please speak to Jeff or let Alan know.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 6th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 7th

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

Thursday 8th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

10.00 to 11.30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday11th September

11:00am – Holy Communion with Revd Paul Howes

Refreshments afterwards

6:30pm – Songs of Praise led by Derek Coe

Other Events

Eight Ash Green Methodist Church ‘Moving On’. Service of Celebration this afternoon at 3:00pm with Revd Ruth Ridge. Car parking will be available at Eight Ash Green Church of England. Everyone welcome.

Free Family Fun Festival organised by Seeking God’s Blessing for Colchester will be on Saturday 10th September at Castle Park Colchester from 11:00am to 4:00pm. There will be live music, a dog show, donkey rides, games, crafts and bouncy castle rides all for free. Refreshments will also be available. Volunteers needed for the Methodist stall. Please see the poster on the notice board for more information or speak to Alan.

Charlie Connor – induction service on Sunday 11th September at 6:30pm at Priory Methodist Church, Bedford.

Lexden Methodist Church Harvest Festival Lunch on Sunday 9th October 12:30 for a 1pm start followed by a Church Service at 3:00pm.

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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 Ken Chalmers on 01206 545253 or Revd Alan Jenkins on 01206 793888.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 28th August 2016

Introit ‘When I Feel the Touch’ SF 594

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.

Refreshments will be served in the Garling Room after the Service.

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 – Chris Chester, Gerald Daldry, Barbara Duller, Maud Faircloth, Emily Grote, Eileen Mitchell and Joan Rouse.

Please remember Ruth and James Ridge in your prayers and the young boy they are in the process of adopting.

Please pray for our Ministers Revd Paul Howes, Revd Ken Chalmers and Revd Alan Jenkins and all those who minister to the people of God. Also for Revd Steve Swann who will be joining the Circuit in September.

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)

GENERAL NOTICES

Our Coffee Morning next Saturday 3rd September will be in support of Open Doors, a Christian charity who supports persecuted Christians throughout the world. At the moment they are working in Syria where Christian churches are being systematically destroyed. They have a world day of prayer planned for November but in the meantime we can help them by raising money through our bring and buy.

Methodist Walkers – please note the change of walk on Tuesday 13th September. This will now be a linear walk starting at Fordstreet and walking back to Stanway along the Essex Way. Meet at Musk Close at 1:30pm to catch the number 88 bus at 1:50pm.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 30th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 31st

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

Thursday 1st

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

Next Sunday4th September

11:00am – Nancy Powel Davies

Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Welcome Service for Revd Steve Swann on Thursday 1st September at 7:30pm will be at St Albright’s C of E on Church Lane, Stanway. There will be refreshments afterwards in St Albright’s Church Hall. Everyone is welcome – please be aware there is limited parking beside the church.

Eight Ash Green Methodist Church ‘Moving On’. See the Lexden Link for more information about this. The weekend of activities will commence with a Jazz Night on Friday 2nd September – 8pm till late. Open Church on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th September with displays and memorabilia. Refreshments will be available. Service of Celebration on Sunday 4th September at 3:00pm with Revd Ruth Ridge. Please see the poster on the notice board for full details.

Free Family Fun Festival organised by Seeking God’s Blessing for Colchester will be on Saturday 10th September at Castle Park Colchester. There will be live music, shows, games, craft activities and rides all for free. Refreshments will also be available. Volunteers needed for the Methodist stall. Please see the poster on the notice board for more information.

Charlie Connor – induction service on Sunday 11th September at 6:30pm at Priory Methodist Church, Bedford.

Harvest Festival Lunch on Sunday 9th October 12:30 for a 1pm start followed by a church service at 3pm in which children will be invited to take part. Please add your name to the list on the notice board if you will be here for lunch. Don’t forget we will not be having our normal morning service on this day.

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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 Ken Chalmers on 01206 545253 or Revd Alan Jenkins on 01206 793888.