LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

NOTICES FOR WEEK COMMENCING 24th January 2016

INTROIT – ‘God of Almighty Love’ H&P 793 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 Phil Bingham 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 and Stephen Suthernwood.

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

Next Sunday 31st January – there will not be a service here at Lexden. Please speak to one of the Stewards if you would like a lift to the Circuit service at Castle Methodist Church.

The funeral service for Dorothy Cardey will take place here at Lexden Methodist Church on Thursday 4th February at 12:30pm followed by burial at Colchester Cemetery at 1:30pm. After this there will be refreshments in the Garling Room. Anyone who would rather remain here and not attend the burial will be more than welcome to stay – tea or coffee will be available.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday26th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

7:30pm – Civic Society using the Garling Room

Wednesday 27th

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

Thursday28th

9.30 – 9.50am – Morning Prayer – please leave car park clear for Time for Tots

10.00 to 11.30am – Time for Tots.

Next SundayJanuary 31st

10.30am – Circuit Service at Castle Methodist Church

Other Events

Abbeyfield Community Project Annual Service this evening at 6:30pm at Abbeygate Two, 9 Whitewell Road, Colchester, CO2 7DE. Parking available at Vineyard Street car park (50p on Sunday).

The East Coast Jazz Wanderers with Mike Hurrell at Eight Ash Green Methodist Church on Friday 29th January from 8pm. Tickets £8 – includes refreshments. See the poster on the notice board for more information.

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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 17th January 2016

INTROIT – ‘God of Almighty Love’ H&P 793 v1

A very warm welcome to you 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 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 and Stephen Suthernwood.

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

A very big thank you to everyone who brought in stamps over the Christmas period. They have been sent to the Royal National Institute of Blind People who can raise money from new and used British and foreign stamps to support research into sight loss and eye health issues.

The funeral service for Dorothy Cardey will take place here at Lexden Methodist Church on Thursday 4th February at 12:30pm followed by burial at Colchester Cemetery at 1:30pm. After this there will be refreshments in the Garling Room. Anyone who would rather remain here and not attend the burial will be more than welcome to stay – tea or coffee will be available.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday19th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club.

Wednesday 20th

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

Thursday21st

9.30 – 9.50am – Morning Prayer – please leave car park clear for Time for Tots

10.00 to 11.30am – Time for Tots.

Next SundayJanuary 24th

11:00am – worship led by Phil Bingham

Refreshments afterwards

Future Events

Circuit Service on Sunday 31st January at 10:30am at Castle Methodist Church. Transport is available. Please note there will not be a service here at Lexden on that Sunday.

Other Events

‘The Lexden Manor Hotel’ a musical comedy at St Leonard’s Church Hall, Lexden Road on Friday 22nd at 7:30pm and Saturday 23rd at 3:00pm and 7:30pm. Please call Colchester 574629 or 575565 for further information.

The East Coast Jazz Wanderers with Mike Hurrell at Eight Ash Green Methodist Church on Friday 29th January from 8pm. Tickets £8 – includes refreshments. See the poster on the notice board for more information.

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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.

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

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LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

NOTICES FOR WEEK COMMENCING 10th January 2016

INTROIT – ‘God of Almighty Love’ H&P 793 v1

You are very warmly welcome especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us through the Recording Ministry, and to Revd Ken Chalmers who is leading our Covenant Service 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 and Stephen Suthernwood.

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

A very big thank you to everyone involved in last Saturday’s Epiphany Lunch. This was enjoyed by everyone who attended.

The funeral service for Dorothy Cardey will take place here at Lexden Methodist Church on Thursday 4th February at 12:30pm followed by burial at Colchester Cemetery at 1:30pm. After this there will be refreshments in the Garling Room. Anyone who would rather remain here and not attend the burial will be more than welcome to stay – tea or coffee will be available.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday12th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club.

Wednesday 13th

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

Thursday14th

9.30 – 9.50am – Morning Prayer – please leave car park clear for Time for Tots

10.00 to 11.30am – Time for Tots.

Next SundayJanuary 17th

11:00am – worship led by Brian Llewellyn

Refreshments afterwards

Future Events

Circuit Service on Sunday 31st January at 10:30am at Castle Methodist Church. Transport is available. Please note there will not be a service here at Lexden on that Sunday.

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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 January 2016

INTROIT – ‘God of Almighty Love’ H&P 793 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 Eddie Lansdown 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 and Stephen Suthernwood.

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

A very big thank you to everyone involved in making our church look so festive over the Christmas period.

Thanks also to those who arranged yesterday’s Epiphany lunch.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday5th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club.

Wednesday 6th

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

Thursday7th

9.30 – 9.50am – Morning Prayer – please leave car park clear for Time for Tots

10.00 to 11.30am – Time for Tots.

Next SundayJanuary 10th

Covenant Service

11:00am – led by Revd Ken Chalmers

Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Activity Day at The Ark on Saturday 9th January ‘Getting to Know Luke’. This is from 10:00am to 4:00pm and lunch will be provided. Please can you add your name to the list on the notice board and tick if you would like lunch. We can provide transport for those interested in attending.

Circuit Service on Sunday 31st January at 10:30am at Castle Methodist Church. Transport is available. Please note there will not be a service here at Lexden on that Sunday.

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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 December 2015

Fourth Sunday in Advent

INTROIT – ‘Jesus Name Above all Names’ SoF 298

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.

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

This evening – 6:30pm – Candlelight Carol Service led by Derek Coe

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

PRAYER

Prayer Requests: Dorothy Cardey, Chris Chester, Gerald Daldry, Jean Dennis, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Louisa Hacking, Eileen Mitchell, Joan Rouse and Stephen Suthernwood.

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 else who needs our prayers.

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING

(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

General Notices

Stamps – during December we will be collecting stamps. This is the time of the year when you will be receiving more post than normal so please carefully cut round the stamps and add them to the box in the vestibule.

Christmas Cards – as usual, rather than sending lots of cards, you can send just one card to everyone at Lexden Methodist Church. There is space on the notice board in the Garling Room and a box for donations to EACH. Please see one of the stewards if you need help pinning up your card.

Chris Nash sends her love and best wishes to everyone for Christmas and there is a card from her on the notice board in the Garling Room.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 22nd

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 24th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

11:15pm – Midnight Communion led by Revd Ken Chalmers

Friday 25th

9:45 – 10:30am – Christmas Morning Service led by Alan Beesley

Next Sunday 27th December

11:00am – Worship led by Jo Eckersley

Refreshments afterwards

Future Events

Epiphany Lunch Saturday 2nd January. Please add your name to the list on the notice board if you are coming.

Activity Day at The Ark on Saturday 9th January ‘Getting to Know Luke’. This is from 10:00am to 4:00pm and lunch will be provided. Please can you add your name to the list on the notice board and tick if you would like lunch. We can provide transport for those interested in attending.

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 December 2015

Third Sunday in Advent

INTROIT – ‘Jesus Name Above all Names’ SoF 298

You are very warmly welcome 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.

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

PRAYER

Prayer Requests: Dorothy Cardey, Chris Chester, Gerald Daldry, Jean Dennis, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Louisa Hacking, Eileen Mitchell, Joan Rouse and Stephen Suthernwood.

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 else who needs our prayers.

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING

(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

General Notices

Christmas at Lexden please remember to pick up a leaflet showing all the extra services we are holding here in the lead up to Christmas.

Stamps – during December we will be collecting stamps. This is the time of the year when you will be receiving more post than normal so please carefully cut round the stamps and add them to the box in the vestibule.

Christmas Cards – as usual, rather than sending lots of cards, you can send just one card to everyone at Lexden Methodist Church. There is space on the notice board in the Garling Room and a box for donations to EACH.

Chris Nash sends her love and best wishes to everyone for Christmas and there is a card from her on the notice board in the Garling Room.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 15th

Friendly Tea Club Christmas Lunch at The Checkers

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

Thursday 17th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

10:30am – Crib Service

Next Sunday 20th December

11:00am – Worship led by Revd John Robinson

Refreshments afterwards

6:30pm – Candlelight Carol Service led by Derek Coe

Christmas Services at Lexden Methodist Church

Crib Service on Thursday 17th December at 10:30am led by Revd Paul Howes.

Candlelight Carol Service on Sunday 20th December at 6:30pm will be led by Derek Coe. All the hymns will be displayed on the overhead projector so there is no need to bring a torch.

Midnight Communion on Thursday 24th December starting at 11:15 will be led by Revd Ken Chalmers.

Christmas Morning Service on Friday 25th December at 9:45am will be led by Alan Beesley.

Epiphany Lunch Saturday 2nd January. Please add your name to the list on the notice board if you are coming.

Other Events

Lunchtime Worship at Castle Methodist Church at 1pm every Thursday.

The Nativity based on the East Anglian Mystery Plays will be performed at the Headgate Theatre Colchester on 15th, 16th and 17th December at 7:30pm.

Carol Singing at West Bergholt on Friday 18th December outside the Co-op on Chapel Road from 6:15 to 7:30pm followed by coffee and mince pies.

Activity Day at The Ark on Saturday 9th January looking at the Gospel of Luke.

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 December 2015

Second Sunday in Advent

INTROIT – ‘Jesus Name Above all Names’ SoF 298

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.

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

Recording Ministry – If you do not already receive a DVD of our services please speak to one of the stewards to obtain a copy.

The flowers today are from Margaret Barham in loving memory of her dear husband Stanley.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests: Dorothy Cardey, Chris Chester, Gerald Daldry, Jean Dennis, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Louisa Hacking, Eileen Mitchell, Joan Rouse and Stephen Suthernwood.

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 else who needs our prayers.

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING

(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

General Notices

Christmas at Lexden please remember to pick up a leaflet showing all the extra services we are holding here in the lead up to Christmas.

Stamps – during December we will be collecting stamps. This is the time of the year when you will be receiving more post than normal so please carefully cut round the stamps and add them to the box in the vestibule.

Christmas Cards – as usual, rather than sending lots of cards, you can send just one card to everyone at Lexden Methodist Church. There is space on the notice board in the Garling Room and a box for donations to EACH.

Chris Nash sends her love and best wishes to everyone for Christmas.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 8th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 9th

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

Thursday 10th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer – please leave car park for Time for Tots

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

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

Next Sunday 13th December

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

Refreshments afterwards

Christmas Services at Lexden Methodist Church

Crib Service on Thursday 17th December at 10:30am led by Revd Paul Howes.

Candlelight Carol Service on Sunday 20th December at 6:30pm. All the hymns will be displayed on the overhead projector so there is no need to bring a torch.

Midnight Communion on Thursday 24th December starting at 11:15 will be led by Revd Ken Chalmers.

Christmas Morning Service on Friday 25th December at 9:45am will be led by Alan Beesley.

Epiphany Lunch Saturday 2nd January

Other Events

Lunchtime Worship at Castle Methodist Church at 1pm every Thursday.

EACH Christmas Carol Service at St Michael’s Church, Mile End Road on Thursday 10th December commencing at 7:30pm. Everyone welcome.

Display of Nativity Boxes – Mile End Methodist Church Saturday 12th December 10:00am to 4:00pm. Free entry. There will be refreshments and a festive stall.

The Nativity based on the East Anglian Mystery Plays will be performed at the Headgate Theatre Colchester on 15th, 16th and 17th December at 7:30pm.

Carol Singing at West Bergholt on Friday 18th December outside the Co-op on Chapel Road from 6:15 to 7:30pm followed by coffee and mince pies.

Activity Day at The Ark on Saturday 9th January looking at the Gospel of Luke.

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 November 2015

First Sunday in Advent

INTROIT – ‘Father we Love You’ SoF 102

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 Ken Chalmers who is leading our worship this morning.

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

Recording Ministry – If you do not already receive a DVD of our services please speak to one of the stewards to obtain a copy.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests: Dorothy Cardey, Chris Chester, Gerald Daldry, Jean Dennis, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Louisa Hacking, Eileen Mitchell, Joan Rouse and Stephen Suthernwood.

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 else who needs our prayers.

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING

(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

General Notices

Coffee Morning on Saturday 5th December. The Bring and Buy this month will be for the East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices and there will be mince pies as well as a chance to choose your favourite Christmas Carol. Why not bring a friend or two with you.

Christmas at Lexden please remember to pick up a leaflet showing all the extra services we are holding here in the lead up to Christmas.

Beacon House – we are collecting throughout November. They would love clothing, toiletries and food as well as items listed on the sign by the box in the vestibule which is there for your donations.

Stamps – during December we will be collecting stamps. This is the time of the year when you will be receiving more post than normal so please carefully cut round the stamps and add them to the box in the vestibule.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 1st

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 2nd

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

Thursday 3rd

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer – please leave car park for Time for Tots

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

Saturday 5th

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

Next Sunday 6th December

11:00am – Worship led by Brian Dack

Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Lunchtime Worship at Castle Methodist Church at 1pm every Thursday.

EACH Christmas Carol Service at St Michael’s Church, Mile End Road on Thursday 10th December commencing at 7:30pm and followed by tea/coffee and mince pies. Everyone welcome.

Display of Nativity Boxes – Mile End Methodist Church Saturday 12th December 10:00am to 4:00pm. Free entry. There will be refreshments and a festive stall.

The Nativity based on the East Anglian Mystery Plays will be performed at the Headgate Theatre Colchester on 15th, 16th and 17th December at 7:30pm. Please see the poster on the notice board or call the box office on 01206 366000.

Activity Day at The Ark on Saturday 9th January looking at the Gospel of Luke.

Christmas Services at Lexden Methodist Church

Crib Service on Thursday 17th December at 10:30am will be led by Revd Paul Howes.

Candlelight Carol Service on Sunday 20th December at 6:30pm. All the hymns will be displayed on the overhead projector so there is no need to bring a torch.

Midnight Communion on Thursday 24th December starting at 11:15 will be led by Revd Ken Chalmers.

Christmas Morning Service on Friday 25th December at 9:45am will be led by Alan Beesley.

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 November 2015

INTROIT – ‘Father we Love You’ SoF 102

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 already receive a DVD of our services please speak to one of the stewards to obtain a copy.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests: Dorothy Cardey, Chris Chester, Gerald Daldry, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Louisa Hacking, Eileen Mitchell, Joan Rouse, Stephen Suthernwood and May Walters.

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 else who needs our prayers.

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING

(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

General Notices

Beacon House – we will be collecting throughout November. They would love clothing, toiletries and food as well as items listed on the sign by the box in the vestibule which is there for your donations.

Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Appeal – a very big thank you to everyone who filled a shoebox or made a donation of money or gifts. Our gifts have now made a start on their long journey to children who would otherwise go without at Christmas.

Are you looking for a brass band to join? 1st Class Brass are looking to welcome new members of all ages and all abilities. For more information visit www.1stclassbrass.org or contact Anne on 07880 591757.

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 – please leave car park for Time for Tots

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday 29th November

11:00am – Worship led by Revd Ken Chalmers

Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Lunchtime Worship at Castle Methodist Church at 1pm every Thursday.

Taizé Evening at St John’s Church, Iceni Way on Thursday 26th November 7:00 – to 8:00pm followed by refreshments.

EACH Christmas Carol Service at St Michael’s Church, Mile End Road on Thursday 10th December commencing at 7:30pm and followed by tea/coffee and mince pies. Everyone welcome.

The Nativity based on the East Anglian Mystery Plays will be performed at the Headgate Theatre Colchester on 15th, 16th and 17th December at 7:30pm. Please see the poster on the notice board or call the box office on 01206 366000 for more information.

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 November 2015

INTROIT – ‘Father we Love You’ SoF 102

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 worship with Holy Communion this morning.

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

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

PRAYER

Prayer Requests: Dorothy Cardey, Chris Chester, Gerald Daldry, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Louisa Hacker, Eileen Mitchell, Joan Rouse and May Walters.

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 else who needs our prayers.

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING

(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

General Notices

Beacon House – we will be collecting throughout November. They would love clothing, toiletries and food as well as items listed on the sign by the box in the vestibule which is there for your donations.

Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Appeal – a very big thank you to everyone who has filled a shoebox or made a donation of money or gifts. They will all be going to children who would otherwise go without at Christmas. All of our offerings will be blessed during the service today before starting their journey.

Offerings last Sunday: £203.00

Are you looking for a brass band to join? 1st Class Brass are looking to welcome new members of all ages and all abilities. For more information visit www.1stclassbrass.org or contact Anne on 078810 591757.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 17th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

7:30pm – Circuit Finances Resources Committee using the Garling Room

Wednesday 18th

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

Thursday 19th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer – please leave car park for Time for Tots

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday 22nd November

11:00am – Worship led by Anne Worker

Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Lunchtime Worship at Castle Methodist Church at 1pm every Thursday.

Taizé Evening at St John’s Church, Iceni Way on Thursday 26th November 7:00 – to 8:00pm followed by refreshments.

EACH Christmas Carol Service at St Michael’s Church, Mile End Road on Thursday 10th December commencing at 7:30pm and followed by tea/coffee and mince pies. Everyone welcome.

The Nativity based on the East Anglian Mystery Plays will be performed at the Headgate Theatre Colchester on 15th, 16th and 17th December at 7:30pm. Please see the poster on the notice board or call the box office on 01206 366000 for more information.

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.