LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 1st September 2024

Every good and perfect gift is from above. James 1 v 17

A very warm welcome to you all especially if you are a visitor and to those who will be watching the DVD during the week and to Alan Beesley who is leading our worship this morning.

PRAYER

Please pray for our Ministers – Rev Chris Preece and Rev Hannah Chun.

Continue to pray for all others who are in any way troubled, lonely, unwell or bereaved and anyone else who needs our prayers.

NOTICES

Methodist Prayer Handbook 2024/2025 is now available. This contains details of the lectionary readings and prayers for every day of the year. Copies are £4.65 each on a first come first served basis. Please see Alan or Christine if you would like one.

Colchester Methodist Circuit Newsletter – there are some copies of the latest newsletter on the table in the entrance.

Harvest Festival will be celebrated on our next Sunday service – 15th September. We are collecting for the foodbank. They would love to receive bags of pasta or rice, long-life milk or juice, tinned fruit, tinned potatoes and toiletries or anything else you can donate – including money. Thank you to those who have already donated.

Christmas Giving – it has been suggested we give to ‘Link to Hope’ shoebox appeal this year. It is not necessary to fill a shoebox, although it makes it more personal if you can, there is a list of items you can provide for a family or an elderly person. We have some leaflets available and will provide more information soon.

Sunday Services on DVD – If you, or anyone you know, would like a copy of our Sunday morning service on DVD please speak with Geoff or one of the stewards.

Midweek Prayer Time – every Thursday. A short service of prayer and reflection. Everyone welcome.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Thursday 5th September
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Thursday 12th September
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 15th September
10:30am – Harvest Festival with Holy Communion led by Rev Hannah Chun

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If you need prayer or help in anyway, please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Rev Hannah Chun on 07935 612414 or Alan Beesley on 766604.

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Notices for Week Commencing 18th August 2024

Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord. Ephesians 5 v 19

A very warm welcome to you all especially if you are a visitor and to those who will be watching the DVD during the week and to Viv Wilcox who is leading our worship this morning.

PRAYER

Please keep the family of Ralph Flutter in your prayers.

Please pray for our Ministers – Rev Chris Preece and Rev Hannah Chun.

Continue to pray for all others who are in any way troubled, lonely, unwell or bereaved and anyone else who needs our prayers.

NOTICES

Laurie Berris would like to thank everyone who came to his birthday celebrations last Sunday.

Thank you to Avril and Nigel for clearing the weeds from the pathway and from the front of the church.

The funeral service for the late Ralph Flutter will be on Tuesday 20th August at 2.30pm at Colchester Crematorium. There will be a wake at The Cricketers in Eight Ash Green from 3.30pm. The family extend their welcome to everyone who would like to join.

Harvest Festival will be celebrated on Sunday 15th September and we shall be collecting for the foodbank. They would love to receive bags of pasta or rice, long-life milk or juice, tinned fruit, tinned potatoes and toiletries or anything else you can donate – including money. Thank you to those who have already donated.

Christmas Giving – it has been suggested we give to ‘Link to Hope’ shoebox appeal this year. It is not necessary to fill a shoebox, although it makes it more personal if you can, there is a list of items you can provide for a family or an elderly person. We have some leaflets available and will provide more information soon.

Sunday Services on DVD – If you, or anyone you know, would like a copy of our Sunday morning service on DVD please speak with Geoff or one of the stewards.

Midweek Prayer Time – every Thursday. A short service of prayer and reflection. Everyone welcome.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Thursday 22nd August
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Thursday 29th August
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 1st September
10:30am – Worship led by Alan Beesley

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If you need prayer or help in anyway, please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Rev Hannah Chun on 07935 612414 or Alan Beesley on 766604.

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Notices for Week Commencing 4th August 2024

To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.
Micah 6 v 8

We offer you all a very warm welcome especially if you are a visitor and to those who will be watching the DVD during the week and to Rev Hannah Chun who is leading our worship with Holy Communion this morning.

PRAYER

Please keep the family of Ralph Flutter in your prayers.

Please pray for our Ministers – Rev Chris Preece and Rev Hannah Chun.

Continue to pray for all others who are in any way troubled, lonely, unwell or bereaved and anyone else who needs our prayers.

NOTICES

Laurie Berris has invited us to his birthday celebration at his care home on Sunday 11th August at 3pm.

The funeral service for the late Ralph Flutter will be on Tuesday 20th August at 2.30pm at Colchester Crematorium. There will be a wake at The Cricketers in Eight Ash Green from 3.30pm. The family extend their welcome to everyone who would like to join.

Harvest Festival will be celebrated on Sunday 15th September and we shall be collecting for the foodbank. They would love to receive bags of pasta or rice, long-life milk or juice, tinned fruit, tinned potatoes and toiletries or anything else you can donate – including money.

Christmas Giving – it has been suggested we give to ‘Link to Hope’ shoebox appeal this year. It is not necessary to fill a shoebox, although it makes it more personal if you can, there is a list of items you can provide for a family or an elderly person. We have some leaflets available and will provide more information soon.

Sunday Services on DVD – If you, or anyone you know, would like a copy of our Sunday morning service on DVD please speak with Geoff or one of the stewards.

Midweek Prayer Time – every Thursday. A short service of prayer and reflection. Everyone welcome.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Thursday 8th August
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Thursday 15th August
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 18th August
10:30am – Own Arrangement led by Viv Wilcox

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If you need prayer or help in anyway, please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Rev Hannah Chun on 07935 612414 or Alan Beesley on 766604.

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Notices for Week Commencing 21st July 2024

Unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed.
John 12 v 24

A very warm welcome to you all especially if you are a visitor and to those who will be watching the DVD during the week and to Ron Firmin who is leading our worship this morning.

PRAYER

Please pray for our Ministers – Rev Chris Preece and Rev Hannah Chun.

Continue to pray for all others who are in any way troubled, lonely, unwell or bereaved and anyone else who needs our prayers.

NOTICES

Laurie Berris has invited us to his birthday celebration at his care home on Sunday 11th August at 3pm.

Harvest Festival will be celebrated on Sunday 15th September and we shall be collecting for the foodbank. They would love to receive bags of pasta or rice, long-life milk or juice, tinned fruit, tinned potatoes and toiletries or anything else you can donate – including money.

Christmas Giving – it has been suggested we give to ‘Link to Hope’ shoebox appeal this year. It is not necessary to fill a shoebox, although it makes it more personal if you can, there is a list of items you can provide for a family or an elderly person. We have some leaflets available and will provide more information soon.

Sunday Services on DVD – If you, or anyone you know, would like a copy of our Sunday morning service on DVD please speak with Geoff or one of the stewards.

Midweek Prayer Time – every Thursday. A short service of prayer and reflection. Everyone welcome.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Thursday 25th July
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Thursday 1st August
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 4th August
10:30am – Holy Communion led by Rev Hannah Chun

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If you need prayer or help in anyway, please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Rev Hannah Chun on 07935 612414 or Alan Beesley on 766604.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 7th July 2024

God is our refuge and our strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
Psalm 46

We offer you all a very warm welcome especially if you are a visitor and to those who will be watching the DVD during the week and to Rev Dr David Chapman who is leading our worship with Holy Communion this morning.

PRAYER

Pray for all our new members of parliament and pray they will do what is best for our beautiful country and the lovely people who live here.

Please pray for our Ministers – Rev Chris Preece and Rev Hannah Chun.

Continue to pray for all others who are in any way troubled, lonely, unwell or bereaved and anyone else who needs our prayers.

NOTICES

Mersea Methodist Church invite us to join their anniversary celebration on Saturday 20th July from 7pm where there will be a concert by local jazz group ‘Serendipity’.

Christmas Giving – it has been suggested we give to ‘Link to Hope’ shoebox appeal this year. It is not necessary to fill a shoebox, although it makes it more personal if you can, there is a list of items you can provide for a family or an elderly person. We have some leaflets available and will provide more information soon.

Sunday Services on DVD – If you, or anyone you know, would like a copy of our Sunday morning service on DVD please speak with Geoff or one of the stewards.

Midweek Prayer Time – every Thursday. A short service of prayer and reflection. Everyone welcome.
Hopefully Alan will be out of hospital and this will continue as normal. We will keep you updated.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Thursday 11th July
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Thursday 18th July
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 21st July
10:30am – Worship led by Ron Firmin

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If you need prayer or help in anyway, please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Rev Hannah Chun on 07935 612414 or Alan Beesley on 766604.

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Notices for Week Commencing 30th June 2024

Sing to the Lord, praise His name. Psalm 96

A very warm welcome to you all especially if you are a visitor and to those who will be watching the DVD during the week and to the members of our congregation who are leading our service this morning.

PRAYER

Please remember Alan Beesley in your prayers as he goes into Basildon hospital this Friday for his operation.

Please pray for our Ministers – Rev Chris Preece and Rev Hannah Chun.

Continue to pray for all others who are in any way troubled, lonely, unwell or bereaved and anyone else who needs our prayers.

NOTICES

Circuit Summer Celebration – ‘Seeking God’s Heart in a Garden’ This Afternoon from 4pm till 7pm.The venue, by kind invitation, is at the home of Peter Broom at The Folly, Layer de la Haye – look for the flags! The event will include crafts, games, entertainment and a closing service. Please bring a picnic, chair, umbrella etc. Please see poster on notice board for further information.

Mersea Methodist Church invite us to join their anniversary celebration on Saturday 20th July from 7pm where there will be a concert by local jazz group ‘Serendipity’.

Christmas Giving – it has been suggested we give to ‘Link to Hope’ shoebox appeal this year. It is not necessary to fill a shoebox, although it makes it more personal if you can, there is a list of items you can provide for a family or an elderly person. We have some leaflets available and will provide more information soon.

Sunday Services on DVD – If you, or anyone you know, would like a copy of our Sunday morning service on DVD please speak with Geoff or one of the stewards.

Midweek Prayer Time – every Thursday. A short service of prayer and reflection. Everyone welcome.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Thursday 4th July
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 7th July
10:30am – Holy Communion led by Chair of District Rev Dr David Chapman

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If you need prayer or help in anyway, please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Rev Hannah Chun on 07935 612414 or Alan Beesley on 766604.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 16th June 2024

Then the Lord said, “Rise and anoint him; he is the one.”
1 Samuel 16 v 12

We offer you all a very warm welcome especially if you are a visitor and to those who will be watching the DVD during the week and to Rev Hannah Chun who is leading our worship with Holy Communion this morning.
During the service Peter Howard will be commissioned as a worship leader.

PRAYER

Please pray for our Ministers – Rev Chris Preece and Rev Hannah Chun.

Continue to pray for all others who are in any way troubled, lonely, unwell or bereaved and anyone else who needs our prayers.

NOTICES

Songs of Praise on Sunday 30th June – if you have a hymn you would like or a poem/ reading you would like to share please can you let Christine know as soon as possible.

General Election Hustings St John’s Church, St John’s Close, Colchester CO4 0HP Wednesday 26th June at 7pm. Come and hear the Colchester candidates speak and put your questions to them.

Circuit Summer Celebration – ‘Seeking God’s Heart in a Garden’ Sunday 30th June from 4pm till 7pm.The venue, by kind invitation, is at the home of Peter Broom in Layer-de-la-Haye. The event will include crafts, games, entertainment and a closing service. Please bring a picnic, chair, umbrella etc. Please see poster on notice board for further information.

Mersea Methodist Church invite us to join their anniversary celebration on Saturday 20th July from 7pm where there will be a concert by local jazz group ‘Serendipity’.

Christmas Giving – it has been suggested we give to ‘Link to Hope’ shoebox appeal this year. It is not necessary to fill a shoebox, although it makes it more personal if you can, there is a list of items you can provide for a family or an elderly person. We have some leaflets available and will provide more information soon.

Sunday Services on DVD – If you, or anyone you know, would like a copy of our Sunday morning service on DVD please speak with Geoff or one of the stewards.

Midweek Prayer Time – every Thursday. A short service of prayer and reflection. Everyone welcome.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Thursday 20th June
No Midweek Prayer Time this week

Thursday 27th June
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 30th June
10:30am – Songs of Praise

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If you need prayer or help in anyway, please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Rev Hannah Chun on 07935 612414 or Alan Beesley on 766604.

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Notices for Week Commencing 2nd June 2024

Jesus asked them, “Which is lawful on the Sabbath: to do good or to do evil,
to save life or to kill?”. Mark 3 v 4

We offer you all a very warm welcome especially if you are a visitor and to those who will be watching the DVD during the week and to Sally Crafer who is leading our worship this morning.

PRAYER

Please pray for our Ministers – Rev Chris Preece and Rev Hannah Chun.

Continue to pray for all others who are in any way troubled, lonely, unwell or bereaved and anyone else who needs our prayers.

NOTICES

Message from Rev Paul Howes – My great thanks to you all for the most generous gift presented to me at the church on 19th May. When we move to Ipswich in the summer it will be a joy to purchase something for our new home. I won’t say as a reminder of Lexden, for I am certain that we will not forget the rich fellowship it has been a privilege to share with you. My prayerful best wishes, Rev Paul.

Wimpole Road 120th Church Anniversary – Sunday 9th June at 11am service led by Rev Hannah Chun. The congregation will be invited to participate in a rededication of the church. There will be refreshments and a display as well as video footage. The church will remain open until 4pm.

Circuit Summer Celebration – ‘Seeking God’s Heart in a Garden’ Sunday 30th June from 4pm till 7pm.The venue, by kind invitation, is at the home of Peter Broom in Layer-de-la-Haye. The event will include crafts, games, entertainment and a closing service. Please bring a picnic, chair, umbrella etc. Please see poster on notice board for further information.

Sunday Services on DVD – If you, or anyone you know, would like a copy of our Sunday morning service on DVD please speak with Geoff or one of the stewards.

Midweek Prayer Time – every Thursday. A short service of prayer and reflection. Everyone welcome.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Thursday 6th June
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Thursday 13th June
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 16th June
10:30am – Holy Communion led by Rev Hannah Chun

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If you need prayer or help in anyway, please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Rev Hannah Chun on 07935 612414 or Alan Beesley on 766604.

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Notices for Week Commencing 19th May 2024
Pentecost

All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit. Acts 2 v 4

A very warm welcome to you all especially if you are a visitor and to those who will be watching the DVD during the week and to Rev Paul Howes who is leading our worship this morning.

PRAYER

Please pray for our Ministers – Rev Chris Preece and Rev Hannah Chun.

Continue to pray for all others who are in any way troubled, lonely, unwell or bereaved and anyone else who needs our prayers.

NOTICES

Colchester Churches Pentecost Celebration at Kingsland this evening at 6:30pm. Worship, prayer, inspiration and Holy Spirit equipping. Guest Speaker: Harold Afflu. Worship led by Ayo Sowemimo. Everyone welcome.

Pastoral Meeting Wednesday May 22nd at 2pm.

Circuit Summer Celebration – ‘Seeking God’s Heart in a Garden’ Sunday 30th June from 4pm till 7pm.The venue, by kind invitation, is at the home of Peter Broom in Layer-de-la-Haye. The event will include crafts, games, entertainment and a closing service. Please bring a picnic, chair, umbrella etc. Please see poster on notice board for further information.

Sunday Services on DVD – If you, or anyone you know, would like a copy of our Sunday morning service on DVD please speak with Geoff or one of the stewards.

Midweek Prayer Time – every Thursday. A short service of prayer and reflection. Everyone welcome.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Wednesday 22nd May
2:00pm – Pastoral Meeting

Thursday 23rd May
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Thursday 30th May
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 2nd June
10:30am – Worship led by Sally Crafer

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If you need prayer or help in anyway, please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Rev Hannah Chun on 07935 612414 or Alan Beesley on 766604.

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Notices for Week Commencing 5th May 2024

The Holy Spirit came on all who heard the message. Acts 10 v 44

We offer you all a very warm welcome especially if you are a visitor and to those who will be watching the DVD during the week and to Rev Hannah Chun who is leading our worship with Holy Communion this morning.

PRAYER

Pray for Peace in the Middle East.

Please pray for our Ministers – Rev Chris Preece and Rev Hannah Chun.

Continue to pray for all others who are in any way troubled, lonely, unwell or bereaved and anyone else who needs our prayers.

NOTICES

Easter Offering envelopes – many thanks to everyone who donated. The Easter Offering service will take place next quarter.

Pastoral Letter from Rev Hannah Chun for May is now available. Please make sure you take a copy.

Rev Paul Howes and family are leaving the district this summer. They will be sorely missed. We wish them well for the move and for their new lives. We are delighted Paul will be able to share a final service with us on Sunday 19th May. Please join us if you are able.

Circuit Summer Celebration – Sunday 30th June from 4pm till 7pm.The venue, by kind invitation, is at the home of Peter Broom in Layer-de-la-Haye. The event will include crafts, games, entertainment and a closing service. Please bring a picnic, chair, umbrella etc. Further details to follow. If you are able to help, please contact Tony Trevers.

Sunday Services on DVD – If you, or anyone you know, would like a copy of our Sunday morning service on DVD please speak with Geoff or one of the stewards.

Midweek Prayer Time – every Thursday. A short service of prayer and reflection. Everyone welcome.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Thursday 9th May
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Thursday 16th May
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 19th May
10:30am – Worship led by Rev Paul Howes

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If you need prayer or help in anyway, please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Rev Hannah Chun on 07935 612414 or Alan Beesley on 766604.