LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 24th May 2015

INTROIT – ‘O Breath of God’ H&P 308 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 Alan Beesley 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, Joan Rouse, and Richard & May Walters.

Please pray for our Minister Revd Ruth Ridge and all those who minister to the people of God, especially this week for Connexion.

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

Lexden Link – the Summer edition is due soon. If you have any articles you would like included or any suggestions please see Alan or Christine.

Colchester Foodbank are looking for volunteer helpers. If you can spare a few hours please call 01206 621998 or see the poster on the notice board for further information.

Offering last Sunday: £601.00

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 26th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

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

Wednesday 27th

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

Thursday 28th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

No Time for Tots – Half Term Holiday

Next Sunday 31st May

11:00am – Joanne Eckersley

Refreshments afterwards.

Other Events

Action for Children sponsored walk on Saturday 13th June starting at 10:00am from Fingringhoe Methodist Church. Contact Keith Thompson on 844252 for a sponsor form – or you can just turn up on the day. Please see the poster on the notice board for more information.

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

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.

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 17th May 2015

INTROIT – ‘O Breath of God’ H&P 308 v1

A very warm welcome to you especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us through the Recording Ministry and to Mike Bowstead 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, Joan Rouse, and Richard & May Walters.

Please pray for our Minister Revd Ruth Ridge and all those who minister to the people of God, especially this week for Abbeyfield.

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

Lexden Link – the Summer edition is due soon. If you have any articles you would like included or any suggestions please see Alan or Christine.

Colchester Foodbank are looking for volunteer helpers. If you can spare a few hours please call 01206 621998 or see the poster on the notice board for further information.

Offering last Sunday: £190.90

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 19th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 20th

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

Thursday 21st

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

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday 24th May

11:00am – Local Arrangement

Refreshments afterwards.

Other Events

Easter Offering 2015 – will be held on Wednesday 20th May at 2:30pm at Lexden Methodist Church. Everyone welcome.

Action for Children sponsored walk on Saturday 13th June starting at 10:00am from Fingringhoe Methodist Church. Contact Keith Thompson on 844252 for a sponsor form – or you can just turn up on the day. Please see the poster on the notice board for more information.

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

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.

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 10th May 2015

INTROIT – ‘O Breath of God’ H&P 308 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 Ruth Ridge 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 Revd James Ridge

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, especially this week for Fingringhoe Methodist Church.

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

Church Rotas – for the next quarter are available. If you are on a rota please remember to take a copy.

Bible Study – the next bible study is on Thursday 14 May starting at 7:45pm. New members are always welcome.

Offering last Sunday: £300.50

Easter Offering: £111.94

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Monday 11th

7:30pm – Ladies Friendly Circle – Guest Speaker: Bob Finch

Tuesday 12th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 13th

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

7:30pm – Leadership Meeting

Thursday 14th

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

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

7:45pm – Bible Study

Next Sunday 17th May

11:00am – Worship led by Mike Bowstead

Refreshments afterwards.

Other Events

Ascension Day service with Holy Communion on Thursday 14th May at Castle Methodist Church at 7:30am led by Revd Ron Smith. This will be followed by coffee and croissants.

Easter Offering 2015 – will be held on Wednesday 20th May at 2:30pm at Lexden Methodist Church. Everyone welcome.

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

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.

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 3rd May 2015

INTROIT – ‘O Breath of God’ H&P 308 v1

You are very warmly welcome especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us through the Recording Ministry and to Revd Jean Dane 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, Joan Rouse, and Richard & May Walters.

Please pray for our Minister Revd Ruth Ridge and all those who minister to the people of God, especially this week for Fingringhoe Methodist Church.

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

Church Rotas – for the next quarter are available. If you are on a rota please make sure you take a copy.

Lexden Quiet Day at Fingringhoe Methodist Church on Saturday 9th May from 10am to 3:30pm. Bring your own lunch – hot drinks and soup will be provided. If you need a lift please speak to one of the Stewards.

Bible Study – the next bible study is on Thursday 14 May starting at 7:45pm. New members are always welcome.

Offering last Sunday: £380.22

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 – please leave car park for Time for Tots

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

Saturday 9th

10:00am – Lexden Quiet Day at Fingringhoe Methodist Church

Next Sunday 10th May

11:00am – Holy Communion with Revd Ruth Ridge

Refreshments afterwards.

6:30pm – Songs of Praise led by Revd James Ridge

Future Events

Ascension Day service with Holy Communion on Thursday 14th May at Castle Methodist Church at 7:30am led by Revd Ron Smith. This will be followed by coffee and croissants.

Easter Offering 2015 – will be held on Wednesday 20th May at 2:30pm at Lexden Methodist Church. Everyone welcome.

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

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.

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 26th April 2015

INTROIT – ‘Jesus Stand Among Us’ H&P 530 v1

We give 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 Holy Communion this morning. We also welcome Rose Alice Hutcheson along with her family and friends.

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, especially this week for Mile End Methodist Church.

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 – this coming Saturday 2nd May from 10am. There will be a ‘Bring and Buy’ sale in aid of Age UK. Everyone Welcome. If you have any items that we can sell please see one of the Stewards.

Offering last Sunday: £329.10

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 – please leave car park for Time for Tots

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

7:30pm – Light a Candle Service

Saturday 2nd May

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

Next Sunday 3rd May

11:00am – Worship led by Revd Jean Dane

Refreshments afterwards.

Future Events

Light a Candle Service – remembrancefor a loved one here at Lexden on Thursday 30th April at 7:30pm. Everyone welcome.

Away Day at Fingringhoe on Saturday 9th May. More details to follow

Ascension Day service with Holy Communion on Thursday 14th May at Castle Methodist Church at 7:30am led by Revd Ron Smith. This will be followed by coffee and croissants.

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

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.

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 19th April 2015

INTROIT – ‘Jesus Stand Among Us’ H&P 530 v1

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

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, especially this week for our Church here in Lexden.

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

Bible Study our next session is on Thursday 23rd April at 7:45pm. Everyone is welcome to join us.

Beacon House have sent us an email thanking us for our recent donation and ongoing support. There is a copy on the notice board.

Offering last Sunday: £420.50

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 21st

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 22nd

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

Thursday 23rd

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

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

11:30 – 12:30pm – Pastoral Meeting

7:45pm – Bible Study

Next Sunday 26th April

11:00am – Holy Communion led by Revd Ruth Ridge – this service will include the baptism of Rose Alice Hutcheson.

Refreshments afterwards.

Future Events

Quiz Night at West Bergholt on Saturday April 25th starting at 7:00pm. Teams of four at £16 or £4 per person. Refreshments and drinks will be served at the interval and you are welcome to bring your own nibbles etc. To book a place please call Judith Fletcher on 01206 241969.

Light a Candle Service – remembrancefor a loved one here at Lexden on Thursday 30th April at 7:30pm. Everyone welcome.

Away Day on Saturday 9th May. More details to follow

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

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.

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 12th April 2015

INTROIT – ‘Jesus Stand Among Us’ H&P 530 v1

We give you a very warm welcome especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us through the Recording Ministry and to Ann Brook who offered to lead our worship this morning.

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.

This Evening – 6:30pm – Songs of Praise led Revd Rodney Sawtell

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, especially this week for Boxted Methodist Church.

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

Ladies Friendly Circle meeting on Monday 13th April will have as their guest speaker Vivienne Wiggins from Beacon House and the men are invited to attend this meeting as well. It should be a very interesting evening.

Bible Study our next session is on Thursday 23rd April at 7:45pm. Everyone is welcome to join us.

Offering last Sunday: £280.90

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Monday 13th

7:30pm – Ladies Friendly Circle – Guest Speaker: Vivienne Wiggins

Tuesday 14th

1230pm – Friendly Tea Club lunch at the Swan followed by tea at the Church

2:00pm – Methodist Walk meet at Abberton Visitors’ Centre

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

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

Next Sunday 19th April

11:00am – Charlie Connor

Refreshments afterwards.

Future Events

Election Hustings will be held at St Botolph’s Church on Monday 27th April at 7:45pm. An opportunity to hear from the candidates standing in the General Election here in Colchester.

Light a Candle Service for a loved one here at Lexden on Thursday 30th April at 7:30pm. Everyone welcome.

Away Day on Saturday 9th May. More details to follow

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

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.

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 April 2015

Easter Day

‘He is risen’

INTROIT – ‘Jesus Stand Among Us’ H&P 530 v1

A very warm welcome to you especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us through the Recording Ministry and to Alan Beesley who has stepped in to lead our worship this morning.

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, especially this week for West Bergholt Methodist Church.

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

Agapé Meal – a very big thank you to everyone involved in arranging this. It was much appreciated.

Beacon House – thank you to everyone who contributed. They are always very grateful for our gifts.

Ladies Friendly Circle meeting on Monday 13th April will have as their guest speaker Vivienne Wiggins from Beacon House and the men are invited to attend this meeting as well. It should be a very interesting evening.

Offering last Sunday: £265.90

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 7th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 9th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

Next Sunday 12th April

11:00am – Local Arrangement

Refreshments afterwards.

Future Events

Election Hustings will be held at St Botolph’s Church on Monday 27th April at 7:45pm. An opportunity to hear from the candidates standing in the General Election here in Colchester.

Away Day on Saturday 9th May. More details to follow

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

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

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 29th March 2015

Palm Sunday

INTROIT – ‘Great Shepherd of thy People, Hear’ H&P 490 v 1

You are warmly welcome especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us through the Recording Ministry and to Mike Bowstead who is leading our worship this morning.

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.

Our dear friend Dorothy Bond sadly died last week. Please remember her family in your prayers.

Please also pray for Andrew and Rosemary Bell following the recent death of Andrew’s father.

Please pray for our Minister Revd Ruth Ridge and all those who minister to the people of God, especially this week for The Ark Methodist Church.

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 are collecting for Beacon house throughout March and there is a box in the vestibule for your contributions. They urgently require liquid detergent, men’s and women’s deodorant, men’s boxers (medium or small), jeans and T-shirts. They always need clothing, hygiene products and food. We have envelopes available if you would like to make a cash donation.

Agapé Meal – on Thursday 2nd April at 7:00pm. Don’t forget to add your name to the list on the notice board if you will be coming.

Reflections for Holy Week – please see the poster on the Notice Board for the full list of services in our sector.

Offering last Sunday: £

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 31st

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 2nd

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

10:00am – Reflection for Holy Week

7:00pm – Agapé Meal

Next Sunday 5th April

Easter Sunday

11:00am – Holy Communion with Revd Martin Camroux

Refreshments afterwards.

Future Events

Palm Sunday Songs of Praise at Fingringhoe Methodist Church this afternoon at 3pm. Everyone welcome.

Holy Week Experience at Mile End Methodist Church on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday – see poster on notice board for more information.

Good Friday at the Mercury Theatre 3rd April at 7:30pm presented by Seeking God’s Blessing for Colchester with guest preacher the Bishop of Colchester. Admission free with a retiring offering.

Election Hustings will be held at St Botolph’s Church on Monday 27th April at 7:45pm. An opportunity to hear from the candidates standing in the General Election here in Colchester.

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

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

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 22nd March 2015

Fifth Sunday in Lent

INTROIT – ‘Great Shepherd of thy People, Hear’ H&P 490 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 Ruth Ridge who is taking Holy Communion with us this morning.

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 Bond,Dorothy Cardey, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Joan Rouse, Betty Taylor and Richard & May Walters.

Please pray for our Minister Revd Ruth Ridge and all those who minister to the people of God, especially this week for Castle Methodist Church.

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 are collecting for Beacon house throughout March and there is a box in the vestibule for your contributions. They urgently require liquid detergent, men’s and women’s deodorant, men’s boxers (medium or small), jeans and T-shirts. They always need clothing, hygiene products and food. We have envelopes available if you would like to make a cash donation.

Agapé Meal – on Thursday 2nd April at 7:00pm. Don’t forget to add your name to the list on the notice board if you will be coming.

Reflections for Holy Week – please see the poster on the Notice Board for the full list of services in our sector.

Offering last Sunday: £442.50

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 17th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

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 29th March

11:00am – Worship led by Mike Bowstead

Refreshments afterwards.

Future Events

Palm Sunday Songs of Praise at Fingringhoe Methodist Church on Sunday 29th March at 3pm. Everyone welcome.

Easter Meditation service led by Revd Ruth Ridge here at Lexden on Thursday 2nd April from 10:00am – straight after Morning Prayer.

Agapé Meal – Thursday 2nd April at 7:00pm. A simple meal of bread and cheese with Holy Communion.

Holy Week Experience at Mile End Methodist Church on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday – see poster on notice board for more information.

Good Friday at the Mercury Theatre 3rd April at 7:30pm presented by Seeking God’s Blessing for Colchester with guest preacher the Bishop of Colchester. Admission free with a retiring offering.

Election Hustings will be held at St Botolph’s Church on Monday 27th April at 7:45pm. An opportunity to hear from the candidates standing in the General Election here in Colchester.

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

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

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