LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 6th September 2015

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 Martin Camroux who is leading our worship 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 – Peter Bobby,Dorothy Cardey, Chris Chester, Gerald Daldry, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Eileen Mitchell, Joan Rouse, Betty Taylor and May Walters.

Our very dear friend Grace Daldry sadly passed away last Sunday. Please keep Gerald and the rest of the family in your prayers at this time. A funeral service for Grace will be held here at Lexden on Monday 21st September at 12 noon.

Please pray for our Ministers Revd Alan Jenkins and Revd Ken Chalmers 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

Harvest Festival – this will be held on Sunday 27th September and as usual we will be collecting food stuffs for the Colchester Food Bank. They would really appreciate cans of soup, vegetables, meat and fish. Also packets of rice and pasta as well as cereals and biscuits. From next week there will be a box in the vestibule for your contributions. There are also envelopes for cash donations.

Offerings last Sunday: £242.10

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

Next Sunday 13th September

11:00am – Worship led by Betty Rampling

Refreshments afterwards

6:30pm – Songs of Praise led by John Hampshire

Other Events

Thursday Lunchtime Worship at Castle Methodist Church starting on Thursday 3rd September from 1pm for about 25 minutes. The first Thursday of the month will be led by one of the ministers and will include Holy Communion. The other Thursday worship sessions will be led by a local preacher.

Free Family Fun Festival in Lower Castle Park on Saturday 12th September arranged by churches and Christian organisations in Colchester. Activities planned so far include bouncy castles, a dog show, games, crafts and live music – all for free. Refreshments will also be available.

Contacts – If you need prayer or help in any way please call Revd Alan Jenkins on

01206 793888 or Revd Ken Chalmers on 01206 545253.

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

Website : lexdenmethodist

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 30th August 2015

INTROIT – ‘O, How Blest the Hour, Lord Jesus’ H&P 655

You are very warmly welcome especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us through the Recording Ministry and to Revd Alan Jenkins who are leading our worship 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: Peter Bobby,Dorothy Cardey, Chris Chester, Gerald & Grace Daldry, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Eileen Mitchell, Joan Rouse, Betty Taylor and May Walters.

Please say an extra prayer for Grace Daldry whenever you pray.

Please pray for our Minister 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

Methodist Prayer Handbook 2015/16 – these are now available in the vestibule – priced at £3.50 each. There is a box for your money. If you usually receive one every year there will be one with your name on. If not please add your name to the list when you take one.

Offerings last Sunday: £398.00

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

Saturday 5th

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

This month’s charity – Refugee Action

Next Sunday 6th September

11:00am – Worship led by Revd Martin Camroux

Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Welcome Service for Revd Ken Chalmers on Tuesday 1st September at 7:30pm at Castle Methodist Church. There is also a meet and greet for Ken and his family on Saturday 5th at Castle Methodist Church. At 2pm Bob Finch will lead a walking tour of Colchester. There will then be refreshments from 3:30pm. If you are interested in attending any of these events please let one of the Stewards know. Transport can also be arranged.

Thursday Lunchtime Worship at Castle Methodist Church starting on Thursday 3rd September from 1pm for about 25 minutes. The first Thursday of the month will be led by one of the ministers and will include Holy Communion. The other Thursday worship sessions will be led by a local preacher.

Free Family Fun Festival in Lower Castle Park on Saturday 12th September arranged by churches and Christian organisations in Colchester. Activities planned so far include bouncy castles, a dog show, games, crafts and live music – all for free. Refreshments will also be available.

Contacts – If you need prayer or help in any way please call 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

Website : lexdenmethodist

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 23rd August 2015

INTROIT – ‘O, How Blest the Hour, Lord Jesus’ H&P 655

We offer you a very warm welcome especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us through the Recording Ministry and to our Stewards who are leading our worship 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: Peter Bobby,Dorothy Cardey, Chris Chester, Gerald & Grace Daldry, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Eileen Mitchell, Joan Rouse, Betty Taylor and May Walters.

Eileen is now home from hospital but would prefer not to have anyone visiting at the moment. Dorothy is still in hospital in the West Bergholt ward and would appreciate visitors.

Please pray for our Minister 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

Methodist Prayer Handbook 2015/16 – these are now available in the vestibule – priced at £3.50 each. There is a box for your money. If you usually receive one every year there will be one with your name on. If not please add your name to the list when you take one.

Offerings last Sunday: £370.01

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

Next Sunday 30th August

11:00am – Worship led by Revd Alan Jenkins

Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Sunday Evening Worship at Castle Church in August – please see the list on the notice board for more information.

Welcome Service for Revd Ken Chalmers on Tuesday 1st September at 7:30pm at Castle Methodist Church. There is also a meet and greet for Ken and his family on Saturday 5th at Castle Methodist Church. At 2pm Bob Finch will lead a walking tour of Colchester. There will then be refreshments from 3:30pm. If you are interested in attending any of these events please let one of the Stewards know. Transport can also be arranged.

Free Family Fun Festival in Lower Castle Park on Saturday 12th September arranged by churches and Christian organisations in Colchester. Activities planned so far include bouncy castles, a dog show, games, crafts and live music – all for free. Refreshments will also be available.

Contacts – If you need prayer or help in any way please call 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

Website : lexdenmethodist

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 16th August 2015

INTROIT – ‘O, How Blest the Hour, Lord Jesus’ H&P 655

A very warm welcome to you especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us through the Recording Ministry and to Joanne Eckersley who is leading our worship 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: Peter Bobby,Dorothy Cardey, Chris Chester, Gerald & Grace Daldry, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Eileen Mitchell, Joan Rouse and May Walters. Eileen especially needs your prayers. Dorothy is currently in hospital in the West Bergholt ward and would really appreciate visitors.

Please pray for our Minister 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

World and Home Mission Boxes: £208.50 was raised this year by contributions in Mission in Britain boxes and £147.89 in boxes for World Mission. A very big thank you to all contributors!

Methodist Prayer Handbook 2015/16 – these will be ordered soon. If you no longer wish for a copy or would like to start receiving one, please let Peter or one of the Stewards know. They will be priced at £3.50 each

Offerings last Sunday: £238.50

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 18th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 19th

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

Thursday 20th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

Next Sunday 23rd August

11:00am – Local Arrangement

Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Sunday Evening Worship at Castle Church in August – please see the list on the notice board for more information.

Mile End Methodist Church – 120th Anniversary Service on Sunday 23rd August at 10:30am followed by a faith lunch. Everyone welcome.

Welcome Service for Revd Ken Chalmers on Tuesday 1st September. Also a meet and greet on Saturday 5th at Castle Church from 2pm. Bob Finch will lead a walking tour of Colchester following by refreshments from 3:30pm.

Free Family Fun Festival in Lower Castle Park on Saturday 12th September arranged by churches and Christian organisations in Colchester. Activities planned so far include bouncy castles, a dog show, games, crafts and live music – all for free. Refreshments will also be available.

Contacts – If you need prayer or help in any way please call 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

Website : lexdenmethodist

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 9th August 2015

INTROIT – ‘O, How Blest the Hour, Lord Jesus’ H&P 655

You are very warmly welcome especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us through the Recording Ministry and to Revd David Moody 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 Laurie and Lidia Berris

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: Peter Bobby,Dorothy Cardey, Chris Chester, Gerald & Grace Daldry, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Eileen Mitchell, Joan Rouse and May Walters.

Please keep May and the rest of her family in your prayers following the death of Richard Walters.

Please pray for our Minister 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

World and Home Mission Boxes: £208.50 was raised this year by contributions in Mission in Britain boxes and £147.89 in boxes for World Mission. A very big thank you to all contributors!

Methodist Prayer Handbook 2015/16 – these will be ordered soon. If you no longer wish for a copy or would like to start receiving one, please let Peter or one of the Stewards know. They will be priced at £3.50 each

Offerings last Sunday: £245.50

Coffee Morning: £30.00

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Monday 10th

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

Tuesday 11th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

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

Wednesday 12th

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

Thursday 13th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

Next Sunday 16th August

11:00am – Worship led by Joanne Eckersley

Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Moot Hall Colchester Town Hall – free recital celebrating the restoration of the Town Hall Organ at 1pm on 11th August.

Sunday Evening Worship at Castle Church in August – please see the list on the notice board for more information.

Mile End Methodist Church – 120th Anniversary Service on Sunday 23rd August at 10:30am followed by a faith lunch. Everyone welcome.

Welcome Service for Revd Ken Chalmers on Tuesday 1st September. Also a meet and greet on Saturday 5th at Castle Church from 2pm. Bob Finch will lead a walking tour of Colchester following by refreshments from 3:30pm.

Free Family Fun Festival in Lower Castle Park on Saturday 12th September arranged by churches and Christian organisations in Colchester. Activities planned so far include bouncy castles, a dog show, games, crafts and live music – all for free. Refreshments will also be available.

Contacts – If you need prayer or help in any way please call 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

Website : lexdenmethodist

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 2nd August 2015

INTROIT – ‘O, How Blest the Hour, Lord Jesus’ H&P 655

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 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: Peter Bobby,Dorothy Cardey, Chris Chester, Gerald & Grace Daldry, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Eileen Mitchell, Joan Rouse, and Richard & May Walters.

Please pray for our Minister 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

World and Home Mission Boxes – Thank you to everyone who handed in their boxes.

Methodist Prayer Handbook 2015/16 – these will be ordered soon. If you no longer wish for a copy or would like to start receiving one, please let Peter or one of the Stewards know. They will be priced at £3.50 each

Offerings last Sunday: £352.25

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 4th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 5th

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

Thursday 6th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

Next Sunday 9th August

11:00am – Holy Communion led by Revd David Moody

Refreshments afterwards

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

Other Events

Moot Hall Colchester Town Hall – free recitals celebrating the restoration of the Town Hall Organ at 1pm on 4th & 11th August.

Sunday Evening Worship at Castle Church in August – please see the list on the notice board for more information.

Mile End Methodist Church – 120th Anniversary Service on Sunday 23rd August at 10:30am followed by a faith lunch. Everyone welcome.

Free Family Fun Festival in Lower Castle Park on Saturday 12th September arranged by churches and Christian organisations in Colchester. Activities planned so far include bouncy castles, a dog show, games, crafts and live music – all for free. Refreshments will also be available.

Contacts – If you need prayer or help in any way please call 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

Website : lexdenmethodist

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 26 th July 2015

INTROIT – ‘This is the Day’ SoF 553

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 Ruth Ridge who is leading our worship with Holy Communion this morning. This is Ruth’s last service with us as she will be taking a year off.

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: Peter Bobby,Dorothy Cardey, Chris Chester, Gerald & Grace Daldry, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Eileen Mitchell, Joan Rouse, and Richard & May Walters.

Please pray for our Minister Revd Ruth Ridge 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

World and Home Mission Boxes – please could these be handed in to Lidia or Laurie any time between Thursday 16th and Thursday 30th of July. Thank you.

Methodist Prayer Handbook 2015/16 – these will be ordered soon. If you no longer wish for a copy or would like to start receiving one, please let Peter or one of the Stewards know. They will be priced at £3.50 each

Offerings last Sunday: £301.00

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 28th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 29th

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

Thursday 30th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

Time for Tots has now finished for the Summer Holidays

Next Sunday 2nd August

11:00am – Worship led by Eddie Lansdown

Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Farewell Service for Catherine and Ruth at Wimpole Road Methodist Church This Evening starting at 6:30pm.

Moot Hall Colchester Town Hall – free recitals celebrating the restoration of the Town Hall Organ at 1pm on 28th July and 4th & 11th August.

Mile End Methodist Church – 120th Anniversary Service on Sunday 23rd August at 10:30am followed by a faith lunch. Everyone welcome.

Free Family Fun Festival in Lower Castle Park on Saturday 12th September arranged by churches and Christian organisations in Colchester. Activities planned so far include bouncy castles, a dog show, games, crafts and live music – all for free. Refreshments will also be available.

Contacts – If you need prayer or help in any way please call Revd Alan Jenkins on

01206 793888

CHURCH NOTICES – items for the Weekly Notices to Christine Beesley by Thursday at the latestplease. Telephone 07765 326255 e-mail christine.beesley

Website : lexdenmethodist

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 12th July 2015

INTROIT – ‘This is the Day’ SoF 553

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

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

This Evening – 6:30pm – Songs of Praise led by Alan & Christine Beesley

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: Peter Bobby,Dorothy Cardey, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Eileen Mitchell, Joan Rouse, and Richard & May Walters.

Please pray for our Minister Revd Ruth Ridge 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

Sector Lunch on Saturday 18th July to say goodbye and thank you to Revd Ruth Ridge – last chance to add your name to list on the notice board.

Car Park – please can you leave the car park clear on Thursday afternoon because it will be in use by our friends at Praiseway for a funeral.

World and Home Mission Boxes – please could these be handed in to Lidia or Laurie any time between Thursday 16th and Thursday 30th of July. Thank you.

The Christian Music Show presented by Paul Scott on Colne Radio is now available on-line at https://www.mixcloud.com/paul-colne/colne-radio-shake-the-spirit-010715-part-2-of-2-with-paul-scott/

Offerings last Sunday: £240.01

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Monday 13th

7:30pm – Ladies Friendly Circle – Guest Speaker: Julie Whitney

Tuesday 14th

1:00pm – Friendly Tea Club Fish & Chip lunch at Lynda’s

1:30pm – Methodist Walk to Abbots Hall Farm meet at 11 Musk Close

Wednesday 15th

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

Thursday 16th

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

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots – last one before the Summer Holidays

Saturday 18th – 12:30 for 1pm start – Sector Lunch

Next Sunday 19th July

11:00am – Worship led by Len Pick

Refreshments afterwards.

Future Events

The Friends of St Botolph’s present Colchester Military Children’s Choir and 1st Class Brass on Sunday 19th July at 3pm. Free admission – donations invited. See the posters on the notice board for more information and details of their summer lunchtime concerts.

Moot Hall Colchester Town Hall – free recitals celebrating the restoration of the Town Hall Organ at 1pm on 21st & 28th July and 4th & 11th August.

Farewell Service for Catherine and Ruth at Wimpole Road Methodist Church on Sunday 26th July starting at 6:30pm.

Mile End Methodist Church – 120th Anniversary Service on Sunday 23rd August at 10:30am followed by a faith lunch. Everyone welcome.

Free Family Fun Festival in Lower Castle Park on Saturday 12th September arranged by churches and Christian organisations in Colchester. Activities planned so far include bouncy castles, a dog show, games, crafts and live music – all for free. Refreshments will also be available.

Contacts – If you need prayer or help in any way please contact Revd Ruth Ridge on

01206 242 183.

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

Website : lexdenmethodist

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 5th July 2015

INTROIT – ‘This is the Day’ SoF 553

You are warmly welcome especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us through the Recording Ministry and to Joanne Eckersley who is leading our worship 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: Peter Bobby,Dorothy Cardey, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Eileen Mitchell, Joan Rouse, and Richard & May Walters.

Please pray for our Minister Revd Ruth Ridge 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

Sector Lunch on Saturday 18th July to say goodbye and thank you to Revd Ruth Ridge – if you will be coming please can you add your name to list on the notice board.

Straight Road – we have heard that Straight Road will be closed between James Carter Road and London Road on Sunday 12th July. This means you will not be able to drive to church next week. Car parking is normally available at the public car park on London Road but that may well be busy with Praiseway members also looking for alternative parking.

Offerings last Sunday: £320.90

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 7th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 8th

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

Thursday 9th

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

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday 12th July

11:00am – Worship led by Revd Ruth Ridge

Refreshments afterwards.

6:30pm – Songs of Praise led by Alan & Christine Beesley

Future Events

Sector Lunch – to say thank you to Revd Ruth Ridge here at Lexden on Saturday 18th July. 12:30 for 1pm start.

The Friends of St Botolph’s present Colchester Military Children’s Choir and 1st Class Brass on Sunday 19th July at 3pm. Free admission – donations invited. See the posters on the notice board for more information and details of their summer lunchtime concerts.

Farewell Service for Catherine and Ruth at Wimpole Road Methodist Church on Sunday 26th July starting at 6:30pm.

Mile End Methodist Church – 120th Anniversary Service on Sunday 23rd August at 10:30am followed by a faith lunch. More details nearer the time.

Free Family Fun Festival in Lower Castle Park on Saturday 12th September arranged by churches and Christian organisations in Colchester. Activities planned so far include bouncy castles, a dog show, games, crafts and live music – all for free. Refreshments will also be available.

Contacts – If you need prayer or help in any way please contact Revd Ruth Ridge on

01206 242 183.

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

Website : lexdenmethodist

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 28th June 2015

INTROIT – ‘Breath of Life’ SF 407 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 our Worship Leaders who are leading our service 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: Peter Bobby,Dorothy Cardey, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Joan Rouse, and Richard & May Walters.

Please pray for our Minister Revd Ruth Ridge 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

Sector Lunch on Saturday 18th July to say goodbye and thank you to Revd Ruth Ridge – if you will be coming please can you add your name to list on the notice board.

Distraction Thefts – there have been a number of incidents where someone approaches a member of the public holding out a map or something similar asking for directions and while the individual is distracted the map holder’s accomplice is stealing the victim’s purse. Although we are told to entertain strangers please be very careful because not all strangers are Angels.

Offerings last Sunday: £381.82

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday30th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club at Pearl’s house

Wednesday 1st July

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

Thursday2nd

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

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

Saturday 4th July

10:00 – 11:30am – Coffee Morning with Bring and Buy – this month’s charity is Friends International

Next Sunday 5th July

11:00am – Worship led by Joanne Eckersley

Refreshments afterwards.

Future Events

Sector Lunch – to say thank you to Revd Ruth Ridge here at Lexden on Saturday 18th July. 12:30 for 1pm start.

The Friends of St Botolph’s present Colchester Military Children’s Choir and 1st Class Brass on Sunday 19th July at 3pm. Free admission – donations invited. See the posters on the notice board for more information and details of their summer lunchtime concerts.

Farewell Service for Catherine and Ruth at Wimpole Road Methodist Church on Sunday 26th July starting at 6:30pm.

Mile End Methodist Church – 120th Anniversary Service on Sunday 23rd August at 10:30am followed by a faith lunch. More details nearer the time.

Free Family Fun Festival in Lower Castle Park on Saturday 12th September arranged by churches and Christian organisations in Colchester. Activities planned so far include bouncy castles, a dog show, games, crafts and live music – all for free. Refreshments will also be available.

Contacts – If you need prayer or help in any way please contact Revd Ruth Ridge on 01206 242 183.