LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 14th September 2014

INTROIT – ‘We Have Come into this Place’ SF 579 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.

Please join us for refreshments in the Garling Room after the Service.

This Evening – 6:30pm – Songs of Praise led by Revd Ruth Ridge

Prayer Ministry – if you would like a prayer for yourself or someone else, please speak with one of the Stewards after the morning 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: Rose & Peter Bobby, Dorothy Cardey, Charles Cronin, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Kim Ogden (in hospital) and Ruth, Joan Rouse, Richard & May Walters and Robin Wilkinson.

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

General Notices

Lexden Link – Autumn edition due out next week. Please let Alan or Christine have any articles or suggestions for our magazine this quarter.

Harvest Lunch – Saturday 27th September. Please add your name to the list on the notice board if you will be coming.

Harvest Festival – this will be on Sunday 28th September. We will be collectingitems for the Colchester Food Bank.

Flower Rota and Tea & Coffee Rota – please see Alan if you can help with either of these activities.

Offerings for last Sunday: £403.80

Coffee Morning: £50.00

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 16th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 17th

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

2:00pm – Methodist Walk – Little Horkesley Circular – see notice board

Thursday 18th

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

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday 21st September

10:30am – Worship led by Mike Bowstead

Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Seeking God’s Blessing for Colchester – an evening with Paul Cowley on Thursday 25th September. This will take place at St Johns Community Centre and will include a meal. Contact Liz Bird at liz if you are interested in attending.

Embroidery Exhibition at West Bergholt Methodist Church on Saturday 27th September from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Donations to Action for Children.

Quiz Night at West Bergholt on Saturday 4th October. 7pm start. Please phone Judith Fletcher on 241969 to book your table – £16 for a four person team.

International Justice Mission are running an Advocacy Training Day for all who are interested in the issue of justice. This will take place at Christ Church, Colchester on Saturday 11th October from 10:00am to 4:15pm. Further information is on the Notice Board.

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 7th September 2014

INTROIT – ‘We Have Come into this Place’ SF 579 v1

A very warm welcome to you 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.

Please join us for refreshments in the Garling Room after the Service.

Prayer Ministry – if you would like a prayer for yourself or someone else, please speak with one of the Stewards after the morning 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: Rose & Peter Bobby, Dorothy Cardey, Charles Cronin, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Joan Rouse, Richard & May Walters and Robin Wilkinson.

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

General Notices

Charlie’s Send Off Service Everyone is warmly invited to Mile End Methodist Church this afternoon at 4:30pm. There will be a Circuit Service to acknowledge the work which Charlie Connor has been doing as Lay Pastor in the Circuit and to wish him well as he embarks on his period of training for the Methodist Ministry. Please stay for tea in the church hall.

Sunday Services Questionnaire – Thanks to all who returned the Sunday Services Questionnaire. From consideration of your choices, the church has offered to receive extra Local Arrangements if necessary.

Lexden Link – Autumn edition. Please let Alan or Christine have any articles or suggestions for our magazine this quarter.

Harvest Festival – this will be on Sunday 28th September. We will be collectingitems for the Colchester Food Bank.

Offerings for last Sunday: £229.10

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Monday 8th

7:30pm – Ladies Friendly Circle – Guest Speaker – Revd James Ridge

Tuesday 9th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club outing to Perrywood Garden Centre

Wednesday 10th

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

Thursday 11th

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

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday 14th September

10:30am – Worship led by Mike Bowstead

Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

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

Other Events

Family Fun Day organised by Seeking God’s Blessing for Colchester will be held in Castle Park on Saturday 13th September from 11:00am to 4:00pm. This event will include crafts and activities as well as Church related experiences.

Everyone welcome. Please see Alan if you would like some more information.

Seeking God’s Blessing for Colchester – an evening with Paul Cowley on Thursday 25th September. This will take place at St Johns Community Centre and will include a meal.

Embroidery Exhibition at West Bergholt Methodist Church on Saturday 27th September from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Donations to Action for Children.

International Justice Mission are running an Advocacy Training Day for all who are interested in the issue of justice. This will take place at Christ Church, Colchester on Saturday 11th October from 10:00am to 4:15pm. Further information is on the Notice Board.

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 31st August 2014

INTROIT – ‘Blest the Tie that Binds’ SF 49 v 1

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

Please join us for refreshments in the Garling Room after the Service.

Prayer Ministry – if you would like a prayer for yourself or someone else, please speak with one of the Stewards after the morning 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: Rose & Peter Bobby, Dorothy Cardey, Charles Cronin, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Joan Rouse, Richard & May Walters and Robin Wilkinson.

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.

General Notices

Coffee Morning with Bring and Buy this coming Saturday. This month’s charity is World Church/Mission in Britain.

Sunday Services Questionnaire – Thank you for completing these. Full results will be provided in due course.

Methodist Walks – As the military appears unable to guarantee that we’ll get access to Donyland Woods in September the decision has been made to alter the planned walks for September and October. Assuming that access will be possible into Donyland Woods in October, the arrangements will now be:

Wednesday 17th September (afternoon) – ‘Workhouse Green, Lamarsh and Bures Linear Walk’

Tuesday 7th October (afternoon) – ‘Fingringhoe Circular’

Offerings for last Sunday: £276.50

This Afternoon

Farewell Service at Marks Tey – 3:30pm. Everyone welcome. There will be refreshments after the service with an opportunity to view an exhibition of photographs.

Please see Alan or one of the Stewards if you would like a lift

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 2nd September

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

7:30pm – Local Preachers Meeting in the Garling Room

Wednesday 3rd

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

Thursday 4th

7:45pm – Bible Study

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

NO Time for Tots – Starts again 11th September

Saturday 6th

10:00 – 11:30 am – Coffee Morning

Next Sunday 7th September

10:30am – Worship led by Phil Bingham

Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Family Fun Day organised by Seeking God’s Blessing for Colchester will be held in Castle Park on Saturday 13th September from 11:00am to 4:00pm. This event will include crafts and activities as well as Church related experiences.

Please see the poster on the Notice Board.

Seeking God’s Blessing for Colchester – an evening with Paul Cowley on Thursday 25th September. This will take place at St Johns Community Centre and will include a meal.

Embroidery Exhibition at West Bergholt Methodist Church on Saturday 27th September from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Donations to Action for Children.

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 24th August 2014

INTROIT – ‘Blest the Tie that Binds’ SF 49 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 leading worship with Holy Communion this morning.

Please join us for refreshments in the Garling Room after the Service.

Prayer Ministry – if you would like a prayer for yourself or someone else, please speak with one of the Stewards after the morning 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: Rose & Peter Bobby, Dorothy Cardey, Charles Cronin, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Joan Rouse, Richard & May Walters and Robin Wilkinson.

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.

General Notices

Prayer Handbooks – If you have not already taken your copy please speak to one of the stewards.

Charlie Connor – if you would like to make a contribution to a leaving present for Charlie Connor please see Stephen or one of the stewards.

Provision of Preachers – Difficulty is being experienced by Revd Alan Jenkins, (Our Superintendent Minister), in producing the preaching plan as he has limited preacher resources at his disposal. That is why we have been asked to express our preferences on the questionnaire. If you have not already done so please can you complete the questionnaire and put it in the basket provided or give it to one of the Stewards.

Offerings for last Sunday: £466.00

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 19th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 21st

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

NO Time for Tots – Starts again in September

Next Sunday 31st August

10:30am – Local Arrangement

Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

Future Events

Farewell Service at Marks Tey – Sunday 31st August at 3:30pm. Everyone welcome. There will be refreshments after the service with an opportunity to view an exhibition of photographs.

Family Fun Day organised by Seeking God’s Blessing for Colchester will be held in Castle Park on Saturday 13th September from 11:00am to 4:00pm. This event will include crafts and activities as well as Church related experiences.

Seeking God’s Blessing for Colchester – an evening with Paul Cowley on Thursday 25th September. This will take place at St Johns Community Centre and will include a meal.

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 August 2014

INTROIT – ‘Blest the Tie that Binds’ SF 49 v 1

You are warmly welcomed especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us through the Recording Ministry and to Phil Bingham who is leading worship this morning.

Please join us for refreshments in the Garling Room after the Service.

Prayer Ministry – if you would like a prayer for yourself or someone else, please speak with one of the Stewards after the morning 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: Rose & Peter Bobby, Dorothy Cardey, Charles Cronin, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Joan Rouse, Richard & May Walters and Robin Wilkinson.

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

General Notices

Prayer Handbooks – If you have not already taken your copy please do so and leave your £3.50 in the pot.

Charlie Connor – if you would like to make a contribution to a leaving present for Charlie Connor please see Stephen or one of the stewards.

Provision of Preachers – Difficulty is being experienced by Revd Alan Jenkins, (Our Superintendent Minister), in producing the preaching plan as he has limited preacher resources at his disposal. That is why we have been asked to express our preferences on the questionnaire. If you have not already done so please can you complete the questionnaire and put it in the basket provided or give it to one of the Stewards.

Offerings for last Sunday: £313.00

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 19th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 21st

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

NO Time for Tots – Starts again in September

Friday 22nd

10.00am – Walk starting at Friday Wood – see notice board

Next Sunday 24th August

10:30am – Holy Communion with by Revd Ruth Ridge

Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

Future Events

Farewell Service at Marks Tey – Sunday 31st August at 3:30pm. Everyone welcome. There will be refreshments after the service with an opportunity to view an exhibition of photographs.

Family Fun Day organised by Seeking God’s Blessing for Colchester will be held in Castle Park on Saturday 13th September from 11:00am to 4:00pm. This event will include crafts and activities as well as Church related experiences.

Seeking God’s Blessing for Colchester – an evening with Paul Cowley on Thursday 25th September. This will take place at St Johns Community Centre and will include a meal.

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 August 2014

INTROIT – ‘Blest the Tie that Binds’ SF 49 v 1

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

Please join us for refreshments in the Garling Room after the Service.

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

Prayer Ministry – if you would like a prayer for yourself or someone else, please speak with one of the Stewards after the morning 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: Rose & Peter Bobby, Dorothy Cardey, Charles Cronin, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Joan Rouse, Richard & May Walters and Robin Wilkinson.

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.

General Notices

Prayer Handbooks – ‘Partners in Sacrifice’ are available in Church today. Please take your copy and place your money, £3.50, in the box provided. There are spare copies for anyone else who would like to have one. Please leave your name in the box if you haven’t had one before and would like to be added to the list. Please let one of the Stewards know if you no longer wish to receive a copy.

August walk please note the walk planned for Thursday 21 August will now be on Friday 22 August. Full details nearer the time.

Charlie Connor – if you would like to make a contribution to a leaving present for Charlie Connor please see Stephen or one of the stewards.

Offerings for last Sunday: £283.40

Methodist Homes Envelopes: £63.15

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Monday 11th

7:30pm – Ladies Friendly Circle – Guest Speaker – Harold Emms

Tuesday 12th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 14th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

NO Time for Tots – Starts again in September

Next Sunday 17th August

10:30am – Worship led by Phil Bingham

Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

Future Events

Family Fun Day organised by Seeking God’s Blessing for Colchester will be held in Castle Park on Saturday 13th September from 11:00am to 4:00pm. This event will include crafts and activities as well as Church related experiences.

Seeking God’s Blessing for Colchester – an evening with Paul Cowley on Thursday 25th September. This will take place at St Johns Community Centre and will include a meal.

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 August 2014

INTROIT – ‘Blest the Tie that Binds’ SF 49 v 1

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

Please join us for refreshments in the Garling Room after the Service.

Prayer Ministry – if you would like a prayer for yourself or someone else, please speak with one of the Stewards after the morning 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: Rose & Peter Bobby, Dorothy Cardey, Charles Cronin, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Joan Rouse, Richard & May Walters and Robin Wilkinson.

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

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

General Notices

World and Home Mission – We wish to thank all who have saved money in mission boxes during the last year. The total collected for Mission in Britain was £242-92, and for World Church £193-28. We look forward to your continued support in the coming year. Laurie

Beacon House – a very big thank you to everyone who donated food, clothing, toiletries and money. Beacon House really appreciate our continued support.

Sector Communions – there is a list of alternative communion service dates on the notice board.

August walk please note the walk planned for Thursday 21 August will now be on Friday 22 August. Full details nearer the time.

Offerings for last Sunday: £201.60

Charlie Connor – if you would like to make a contribution to a leaving present for Charlie Connor please see Stephen or one of the stewards.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 5th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 7th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

NO Time for Tots – Starts again in September

Next Sunday 10th August

10:30am – Worship led by Brian Llewellyn

Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

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

Other Events

Family Fun Day organised by Seeking God’s Blessing for Colchester will be held in Castle Park on Saturday 13th September from 11:00am to 4:00pm. This event will include crafts and activities as well as Church related experiences.

Seeking God’s Blessing for Colchester – an evening with Paul Cowley on Thursday 25th September. This will take place at St Johns Community Centre and will include a meal.

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 27th July 2014

INTROIT – ‘Dear Lord and Father of Mankind’ H&P 673 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 Martin Camroux who is leading worship with Holy Communion this morning.

Please join us for refreshments in the Garling Room after the Service.

Prayer Ministry – if you would like a prayer for yourself or someone else, please speak with one of the Stewards after the morning 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: Rose & Peter Bobby, Dorothy Cardey, Charles Cronin, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Joan Rouse – discharged from hospital, Richard & May Walters and Robin Wilkinson.

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

General Notices

World and Home Mission – We wish to thank all who have saved money in mission boxes during the last year. The total collected for Mission in Britain was £242-92, and for World Church £193-28. We look forward to your continued support in the coming year. Laurie

Beacon House – we are collecting again throughout July. There is a list of requirements on the box in the vestibule or envelopes for gifts of money.

Sector Communions – there is a list of alternative communion service dates on the notice board.

August walk please note the walk planned for Thursday 21 August will now be on Friday 22 August. Full details nearer the time.

Offerings for last Sunday: £375.60

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 29th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

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

Thursday 31st

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

NO Time for Tots – Starts again in September

Saturday 2nd August

10:00 – 11:30am – Coffee Morning with Bring & Buy – this month’s charity:

Alzheimer’s Society

Next Sunday 3rd August

10:30am – Worship led by Revd Jean Dane

Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Song Cycle comes to St Leonard’s – a musical bicycle pilgrimage on Thursday 31st July at 7:30pm. The musicians will arrive at the church on their bicycles, play a recital and the next day they will make their way to another church. See poster on notice board for more information.

Family Fun Day organised by Seeking God’s Blessing for Colchester will be held in Castle Park on Saturday 13th September from 11:00am to 4:00pm. This event will include crafts and activities as well as Church related experiences.

Seeking God’s Blessing for Colchester – an evening with Paul Cowley on Thursday 25th September. This will take place at St Johns Community Centre and will include a meal.

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 20th July 2014

INTROIT – ‘Dear Lord and Father of Mankind’ H&P 673 V1

A very warm welcome to you 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.

Please join us for refreshments in the Garling Room after the Service.

Prayer Ministry – if you would like a prayer for yourself or someone else, please speak with one of the Stewards after the morning 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: Rose & Peter Bobby, Dorothy Cardey, Charles Cronin, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Joan Rouse, Richard & May Walters and Robin Wilkinson.

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.

General Notices

World and Home Mission – Laurie Berris will be pleased to collect your boxes today.

Beacon House – we are collecting again throughout July. There is a list of requirements on the box in the vestibule or envelopes for gifts of money.

Sector Communions – there is a list of alternative communion service dates on the notice board.

August walk please note the walk planned for Thursday 21 August will now be on Friday 22 August. Full details nearer the time.

Offerings for last Sunday: £517.10

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 22nd

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 24th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

NO Time for Tots – Starts again in September

Next Sunday 27th July

10:30am – Holy Communion led by Revd Martin Camroux

Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Songs of Praise at Fingringhoe Methodist Chapel – This Afternoon at 3:00pm.

Rock Night – Eight Ash Green Methodist Church presents the Justin Jay Band on Friday 25th July. £6 at the door. Playing 60s music from 8pm till late. Price includes tea or coffee and nibbles. Parking available at Old School Church – by kind permission of Church of England.

Song Cycle comes to St Leonard’s – a musical bicycle pilgrimage on Thursday 31st July at 7:30pm. The musicians will arrive at the church on their bicycles, play a recital and the next day they will make their way to another church. See poster on notice board for more information.

Family Fun Day organised by Seeking God’s Blessing for Colchester will be held in Castle Park on Saturday 13th September from 11:00am to 4:00pm. This event will include crafts and activities as well as Church related experiences.

Seeking God’s Blessing for Colchester – an evening with Paul Cowley on Thursday 25th September. This will take place at St Johns Community Centre and will include a meal.

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 13th July 2014

Action for Children Sunday

INTROIT – ‘Dear Lord and Father of Mankind’ H&P 673 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 Mike Abbs who is leading our worship this morning.

Please join us for refreshments in the Garling Room after the Service.

This Evening – 6:30pm – Songs of Praise led by Grace and Gerald Daldry

Prayer Ministry – if you would like a prayer for yourself or someone else, please speak with one of the Stewards after the morning 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: Rose & Peter Bobby, Dorothy Cardey, Charles Cronin, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Joan Rouse – in hospital with a broken hip, Richard & May Walters and Robin Wilkinson.

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.

General Notices

World and Home Mission – Laurie Berris will be pleased to collect your boxes today and next Sunday.

Beacon House – we are collecting again throughout July. There is a list of requirements on the box in the vestibule or envelopes for gifts of money.

Sector Communions – there is a list of alternative communion service dates on the notice board.

Offerings for last Sunday: £426.60

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Monday 14th

7:30pm – Ladies Friendly Circle – Guest Speaker: Gill Bucke

Tuesday 15th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club – meeting at Linda’s

Thursday 17th

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

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

2:30pm – Care at Share at Muriel’s and Bill’s

Next Sunday 20th July

10:30am – Worship led by Charlie Connor

Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Songs of Praise at Fingringhoe Methodist Chapel on Sunday 20th July at 3:00pm.

Rock Night – Eight Ash Green Methodist Church presents the Justin Jay Band on Friday 25th July. £6 at the door. Playing 60s music from 8pm till late. Price includes tea or coffee and nibbles. Parking available at Old School Church – by kind permission of Church of England.

Song Cycle comes to St Leonard’s – a musical bicycle pilgrimage on Thursday 31st July at 7:30pm. The musicians will arrive at the church on their bicycles, play a recital and the next day they will make their way to another church. See poster on notice board for more information.

Family Fun Day organised by Seeking God’s Blessing for Colchester will be held in Castle Park on Saturday 13th September from 11:00am to 4:00pm. This event will include crafts and activities as well as Church related experiences.

Seeking God’s Blessing for Colchester – an evening with Paul Cowley on Thursday 25th September. This will take place at St Johns Community Centre and will include a meal.

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