LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 5th June 2016

Introit ‘Great Shepherd of Thy People’ H&P 490 v1

You are very warmly 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 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 – in hospital, Jean Dennis, Barbara Duller, Maud Faircloth, Emily Grote, Eileen Mitchell and Joan Rouse.

Please pray for our Ministers Revd Ken Chalmers 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

Circuit Activity Day – if you have not already added your name to the list please see Christine Beesley today if you would like to be included.

Quiet(ish) Day – please see the poster on the notice board and add your name to the list if you are coming.

Charlie Connor – subject to approval Charlie’s induction service will be on Sunday 11th September at 6:30pm at Priory Methodist Church, Bedford. Please see Geoff if you are interested in attending and would like transport.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Monday 6th

7:30pm – Local Preachers Meeting

Tuesday 7th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 8th

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

7:30pm – Church Council Meeting

Thursday 9th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

10.00 to 11.30am – Time for Tots.

Next Sunday12th June

11:00am – Holy Communion led by Revd Ken Chalmers

Refreshments afterwards

6:30pm – Songs of Praise led by Laurie & Lidia Berris

Forthcoming Events

Circuit Activity Day on Saturday 11th June at the Ark, Highwoods. Entitled ‘Sing to the Lord a New Song’ the day will include prayer and activities relating to the Psalms with some deeper study as well.

Social Issues Working Group are holding a sponsored walk for Action for Children on Saturday 25th June starting at 10:00am from Fingringhoe Chapel. Please contact Keith Thompson on 844252 for a sponsor form.

Quiet(ish) Day – at Castle Methodist Church on Saturday 2nd July from 9:45am to 4:00pm. Lunch will be provided.

Eight Ash Green Methodist Church ‘Moving On’ – there will be a weekend of events on 2nd, 3rd and 4th September. More details nearer the time.

Free Family Fun Festival – 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.

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

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 29th May 2016

Introit ‘Spirit of the Living God’ SoF 511

We offer you a very warm welcome especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us through the Recording Ministry and to Betty Rampling 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, Jean Dennis, Barbara Duller, Maud Faircloth, Emily Grote, Eileen Mitchell and Joan Rouse.

Please pray for our Ministers Revd Ken Chalmers 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

Circuit Activity Day – please add your name to the list on the notice board if you will be attending. We need final number by 5th June.

Quiet(ish) Day – please see the poster on the notice board and add your name to the list if you are coming.

Charlie Connor – subject to approval Charlie’s induction service will be on Sunday 11th September at 6:30pm at Priory Methodist Church, Bedford. Please see Geoff if you are interested in attending and would like transport.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 31st

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 1st

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

7:30pm – Leadership Team Meeting

Thursday 2nd

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

No Time for Tots – half term holiday

Saturday 4th

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

This month’s charity – St Helena Hospice

Next Sunday5th June

11:00am – Worship led by Revd Paul Howes

Refreshments afterwards

Forthcoming Events

Circuit Activity Day on Saturday 11th June at the Ark, Highwoods. Entitled ‘Sing to the Lord a New Song’ the day will include prayer and activities relating to the Psalms with some deeper study as well.

Social Issues Working Group are holding a sponsored walk for Action for Children on Saturday 25th June starting at 10:00am from Fingringhoe Chapel. Please contact Keith Thompson on 844252 for a sponsor form.

Quiet(ish) Day – at Castle Methodist Church on Saturday 2nd July from 9:45am to 4:00pm. Lunch will be provided.

Eight Ash Green Methodist Church ‘Moving On’ – there will be a weekend of events on 2nd, 3rd and 4th September. More details nearer the time.

Free Family Fun Festival – 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.

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

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 22nd May 2016

Introit ‘Spirit of the Living God’ SoF 511

We offer you a very warm welcome especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us through the Recording Ministry and to Revd Justin Lunniss 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, Jean Dennis, Barbara Duller, Maud Faircloth, Emily Grote, Eileen Mitchell and Joan Rouse.

Please pray for our Ministers Revd Ken Chalmers 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

Circuit Activity Day – please add your name to the list on the notice board if you will be attending. We need final number by 5th June.

Quiet (ish) Day – please see the poster on the notice board and add your name to the list if you are coming.

Charlie Connor – subject to approval Charlie’s induction service will be on Sunday 11th September at 6:30pm at Priory Methodist Church, Bedford. Please see Geoff if you are interested in attending and would like transport.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 24th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 25th

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

Thursday 26th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

10.00 to 11.30am – Time for Tots.

Next Sunday29th May

11:00am – Worship led by Betty Rampling

Refreshments afterwards

Forthcoming Events

Circuit Activity Day on Saturday 11th June at the Ark, Highwoods. Entitled ‘Sing to the Lord a New Song’ the day will include prayer and activities relating to the Psalms with some deeper study as well.

Social Issues Working Group are holding a sponsored walk for Action for Children on Saturday 25th June starting at 10:00am from Fingringhoe Chapel. Please contact Keith Thompson on 844252 for a sponsor form.

Quiet(ish) Day – at Castle Methodist Church on Saturday 2nd July from 9:45am to 4:00pm.

Free Family Fun Festival – 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.

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

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 15th May 2016

Introit ‘Spirit of the Living God’ SoF 511

We offer you a very warm welcome especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us through the Recording Ministry and to Jonathan Sparkes 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, Jean Dennis, Barbara Duller, Maud Faircloth, Emily Grote, Eileen Mitchell and Joan Rouse.

Please pray for our Ministers Revd Ken Chalmers 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

Bible Study will resume on Wednesday 18th May starting at 7:30pm. Everyone is welcome to come along.

Circuit Activity Day – please add your name to the list on the notice board if you will be attending.

Charlie Connor – subject to approval Charlie’s induction service will be on Sunday 11th September at 6:30pm at Priory Methodist Church, Bedford. Please see Geoff if you are interested in attending and would like transport.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Monday 16th

7:30pm – Ladies Friendly Circle – Guest Speaker – Derek Coe

Tuesday 17th

1:00 – 3:00pm – Friendly Tea Club Fish & Chip Lunch

Wednesday 18th

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

7:30pm – Bible Study

Thursday 19th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

10.00 to 11.30am – Time for Tots.

Next Sunday22nd May

11:00am – Worship led by Revd Justin Lunniss

Refreshments afterwards

Forthcoming Events

Ecumenical Communion Service on Saturday 21st May at 9:00am at the Romano-Christian Church, Southway followed by refreshments in Malden Road Chapel. Organised by Seeking God’s Blessing for Colchester. All are welcome.

Circuit Activity Day on Saturday 11th June at the Ark, Highwoods. Entitled ‘Sing to the Lord a New Song’ the day will include prayer and activities relating to the Psalms with some deeper study as well.

Social Issues Working Group are holding a sponsored walk for Action for Children on Saturday 25th June starting at 10:00am from Fingringhoe Chapel. Please contact Keith Thompson on 844252 for a sponsor form.

Free Family Fun Festival – 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.

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

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LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 8th May 2016

Introit ‘Spirit of the Living God’ SoF 511

A very warm welcome to you especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us through the Recording Ministry and to Revd Ken Chalmers 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 Alan and Christine Beesley

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, Jean Dennis, Barbara Duller, Maud Faircloth, Emily Grote, Louisa Hacking, Eileen Mitchell and Joan Rouse.

Please pray for our Ministers Revd Ken Chalmers 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

Please note the next meeting of the Ladies Friendly Circle will be on Monday 16th May and not on May 9th.

Bible Study will resume on Wednesday 18th May starting at 7:30pm. Everyone is welcome to come along.

Chris Nash sends her love and best wishes.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 10th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Methodist Walk to Chalkney Wood

Wednesday 11th

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

Thursday 12th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

No Time for Tots

Next Sunday15th May

11:00am – Worship led by Jonathan Sparkes

Refreshments afterwards

Forthcoming Events

Circuit Activity Day on Saturday 11th June at the Ark, Highwoods. Entitled ‘Sing to the Lord a New Song’ the day will include prayer and activities relating to the Psalms with some deeper study as well.

Social Issues Working Group are holding a sponsored walk for Action for Children on Saturday 25th June starting at 10:00am from Fingringhoe Chapel. Please contact Keith Thompson on 844252 for a sponsor form.

Free Family Fun Festival – 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.

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

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 3rd April 2016

Introit ‘Day by Day Dear Lord’ H&P 671

We offer you a very warm welcome especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us through the Recording Ministry and to Mike Abbs who is leading our worship this morning.

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 Peter Bobby or call him on 01206 576289 to obtain a copy.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Chris Chester, Gerald Daldry, Jean Dennis, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Louisa Hacking, Eileen Mitchell, Joan Rouse, Stephen Suthernwood and Betty Taylor.

Our dear friend Revd Jean Dane sadly passed away last week. Please remember her family in your prayers. Funeral arrangements to be announced.

Please pray for our Ministers Revd Ken Chalmers 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

Easter Offering Envelopes please return today. Thank you.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 5th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 6th

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

Thursday 7th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

No Time for Tots – Easter Holiday

7:30pm – Colchester West Development Group using the Garling Room

Next Sunday10th April

11:00am – Holy Communion with Revd John Robinson

Refreshments afterwards

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

Forthcoming Events

The Hermitage Ensemble – a concert of Russian Orthodox music and folk songs at St Albrights Church Stanway on Monday 4th April at 7:30pm.

Essex Mind & Spirit present ‘Heart to Heart’ an event led by the Colchester Samaritans on Tuesday 14th April from 12:15 to 13:45 at Plume Avenue URC. All are welcome and a light lunch will be provided. Please contact Revd Mark Thompson on 01206 742014.

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

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 27th March 2016

He is Risen

Introit ‘O Breath of God’ H&P 308 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 Paul Howes who is leading our worship with Holy Communion 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 Peter Bobby or call him on 01206 576289 to obtain a copy.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Chris Chester, Gerald Daldry, Jean Dennis, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Louisa Hacking, Eileen Mitchell, Joan Rouse, Stephen Suthernwood and Betty Taylor.

Please pray for our Ministers Revd Ken Chalmers 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

Easter Offering Envelopes please return today or next Sunday at the latest.

Beacon House – we are collecting for Beacon House throughout March. There is a box in the vestibule for your donations of clothing, toiletries, and food. There are also envelopes available if you would like to make a monetary donation to this important charity helping the homeless in Colchester.

Agapè Meal – a very big thank you to everyone involved in the catering and clearing up afterwards on Thursday evening.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 29th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 30th

No Spanish Class – taking a break

Thursday 31st

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

No Time for Tots – Easter Holiday

Saturday 2nd

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

This month’s charity – Christian Youth Outreach

Next Sunday3rd April

11:00am – Worship led by Mike Abbs

Refreshments afterwards

Forthcoming Events

The Hermitage Ensemble – a concert of Russian Orthodox music and folk songs at St Albrights Church Stanway on Monday 4th April at 7:30pm.

Essex Mind & Spirit present ‘Heart to Heart’ an event led by the Colchester Samaritans on Tuesday 14th April from 12:15 to 13:45 at Plume Avenue URC. All are welcome and a light lunch will be provided. Please contact Revd Mark Thompson on 01206 742014.

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

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 20th March 2016

Palm Sunday

Introit ‘O Breath of God’ H&P 308 v 1

A very warm welcome to you especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us through the Recording Ministry. Our service this morning is being led by our Worship Leaders

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 Peter Bobby or call him on 01206 576289 to obtain a copy.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Chris Chester, Gerald Daldry, Jean Dennis, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Louisa Hacking, Eileen Mitchell, Joan Rouse, Stephen Suthernwood and Betty Taylor.

Please pray for our Ministers Revd Ken Chalmers 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

Beacon House – we are collecting for Beacon House throughout March. There is a box in the vestibule for your donations of clothing, toiletries, and food. There are also envelopes available if you would like to make a monetary donation to this important charity helping the homeless in Colchester.

Agapè Meal – Maundy Thursday 24th March 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start. This will be a simple meal of bread and cheese with Holy Communion. If you are coming please add your name to the list on the notice board.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 22nd

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 23rd

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

Thursday 24th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

10.00 to 11.30am – Time for Tots.

Next Sunday27th March

Easter Sunday

11:00am – Holy Communion with Revd Paul Howes

Refreshments afterwards

Forthcoming Events

Palm Sunday Songs of Praise on Sunday 20th March at 3:00pm at Fingringhoe Methodist Church.

Journey with Jesus at Maldon Road Chapel every day during holy week starting at 10:00am on Palm Sunday. Please see the poster on the notice board for the times.

Agapè Meal here on Thursday 24th March at 7:00pm.

Good Friday Walk of Witness on Friday 25th March will be following the Cross through Colchester town centre. Meet in Essex Street (off Headgate) at 11:45am for a 12 noon start finishing in Lion Walk.

Good Friday at Mercury Theatre at 7:30pm led by Seeking God’s Blessing for Colchester. Admission free with a retiring offering.

The Hermitage Ensemble – a concert of Russian Orthodox music and folk songs at St Albrights Church Stanway on Monday 4th April at 7:30pm.

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

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 13th March 2016

5th Sunday in Lent

Introit ‘O Breath of God’ H&P 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 Ken Chalmers 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 Avril Lankester

Recording Ministry – if you do not normally receive a DVD of our services please speak to Peter Bobby or call him on 01206 576289 to obtain a copy.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Chris Chester, Gerald Daldry, Jean Dennis, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Louisa Hacking, Eileen Mitchell, Joan Rouse, Stephen Suthernwood and Betty Taylor.

Please pray for our Ministers Revd Ken Chalmers 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

Beacon House – we are collecting for Beacon House throughout March. There is a box in the vestibule for your donations of clothing, toiletries, and food. There are also envelopes available if you would like to make a monetary donation to this important charity helping the homeless in Colchester.

Agapè Meal – Maundy Thursday 24th March 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start. This will be a simple meal of bread and cheese with Holy Communion. If you are coming please add your name to the list on the notice board.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Monday 14th

7:30pm – Ladies Friendly Circle – Welcome Back

Tuesday 15th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 16th

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

Thursday 17th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

10.00 to 11.30am – Time for Tots.

7:30pm – Circuit Finance and Resources Group using the Garling Room

7:30pm – Gideons meeting will be in the Church

Next Sunday20th March

Palm Sunday

11:00am – Local Arrangement

Refreshments afterwards

Forthcoming Events

Agapè Meal on Thursday 24th March at 7:00pm.

Good Friday Walk of Witness will be following the Cross through Colchester town centre. Meet in Essex Street (off Headgate) at 11:45am for a 12 noon start finishing in Lion Walk.

Good Friday at Mercury Theatre at 7:30pm led by Seeking God’s Blessing for Colchester. Admission free with a retiring offering.

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

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 6th March 2016

Mothering Sunday

Introit ‘O Breath of God’ H&P 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 Ron Firmin who is leading our worship with 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 Peter Bobby or call him on 01206 576289 to obtain a copy.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Chris Chester, Gerald Daldry, Jean Dennis, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Louisa Hacking, Eileen Mitchell, Joan Rouse, Stephen Suthernwood and Betty Taylor.

Please pray for our Ministers Revd Ken Chalmers 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

Colchester Circuit Preaching Plan – copies of the March to May 2016 plan are available on the bookcase in the vestibule. Although not shown on the plan we will be having our usual Songs of Praise at 6:30pm on the second Sunday each month.

Agapè Meal – Maundy Thursday 24th March 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start. This will be a simple meal of bread and cheese with Holy Communion. If you are coming please add your name to the list on the notice board.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 8th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

2:00pm – Methodist Walk starting from Mersea Methodist Church

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 March

Fifth Sunday in Lent

11:00am – Holy Communion with Revd Ken Chalmers

Refreshments afterwards

6:30pm – Songs of Praise led by Avril Lankester

Forthcoming Events

Daffodil Day on Monday 7th March.

Agapè Meal on Thursday 24th March at 7:00pm.

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