LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 30th March 2014

Mothering Sunday

INTROIT – ‘Bind us Together Lord’ SF 43 – chorus only

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.

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, members of the prayer team will be available at the front of the Church 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 & Florrie Cronin, Barbara Duller, 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 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.

General Notices

Beacon House – We are collecting for Beacon House this month. There is a list of requirements by the box in the entrance vestibule. They can always do with clothes, especially men’s tops and trousers. There are also envelopes available for gifts of money.

Lexden Link – Don’t forget to pick up your copy of the Spring edition of our quarterly magazine today.

Friends International are looking to appoint one or two staff members at the University campus. Please see the flyer on the notice board. If you or anyone you know would be interested in this role please speak with Linda Pepper on 01473 270996 or 07854188536 or linda.pepper

Offerings for last Sunday: £679.25

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 1st April

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 3rd

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

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

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

Saturday 5th

10:00 – 11:30am – Coffee Morning with Bring and Buy in aid of Network Project

Next Sunday 6th April

Fifth Sunday in Lent

10:30am – Worship led by Revd Ron Smith

Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

The Lord’s Prayer – a five week Pilgrim course at St Leonard’s Church starting Wednesday 12th March. See Notice Board for full details.

Holy Week Reflections: Quiet Services lasting about 20 Minutes starting Monday 14th April.

Monday 12 noon at Fingringhoe

Tuesday 7pm at Boxted

Wednesday 10:30am at Marks Tey

Thursday 10am here at Lexden

Friday 10:30am at Eight Ash Green

Saturday 8pm at West Bergholt

Agapé Meal – Thursday 17th April starting at 7:00pm. Please add your name to the list on the notice board if you will be coming. This will be a simple meal of bread and cheese with Holy Communion.

Can you see the hero in Jesus? – At the Mercury Theatre on Good Friday 18th April at 7:30pm – presented by the Churches in the South of Colchester. Admission is free and there will be a retiring offertory.

Good Friday – there will be a March of Witness through the town centre led by the Salvation Army. This is open to everyone! Please assemble at the Salvation Army Citadel in Butt Road at 11.45am ready to move off at 12 noon. The march will finish at the War Memorial outside the Castle. For further details please contact Major David House on 01206 575920

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

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 23rd March 2014

Third Sunday in Lent

INTROIT – ‘Bind us Together Lord’ SF 43 – chorus only

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

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, members of the prayer team will be available at the front of the Church 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 & Florrie Cronin, Barbara Duller, Joan Rouse, Richard & May Walters and Robin Wilkinson.

Our very dear friend Cicely Kentish-Sawyer sadly died on 28th February. Please remember her sons Brian and Derrick and the rest of her family in your prayers at this sad time.

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.

General Notices

Beacon House – Don’t forget we are collecting for Beacon House this month. There is a list of requirements by the box in the entrance vestibule. They can always do with clothes, especially men’s tops and trousers. There are also envelopes available for gifts of money.

Lexden Link – The Spring edition of our quarterly magazine will be available next week.

Offerings for Sunday 9th March: £321.00

Coffee Morning Saturday 1st March: £55.00

Friends International are looking to appoint one or two staff members at the University campus. Please see the flyer on the notice board. If you or anyone you know would be interested in this role please speak with Linda Pepper on 01473 270996 or 07854188536 or linda.pepper

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 25th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 27th

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

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday 30th March

Mothering Sunday

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

Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

The Lord’s Prayer – a five week Pilgrim course at St Leonard’s Church starting Wednesday 12th March. See Notice Board for full details.

Holy Week Reflections: Quiet Services lasting about 20 Minutes starting Monday 14th April

Monday 12 noon at Fingringhoe

Tuesday 7pm at Boxted

Wednesday 10:30am at Marks Tey

Thursday 10am here at Lexden

Friday 10:30am at Eight Ash Green

Saturday 8pm at West Bergholt

Agapé Meal – Thursday 17th April starting at 7:00pm. Please add your name to the list on the notice board if you will be coming. This will be a simple meal of bread and cheese with Holy Communion.

Good Friday Reflection – at the Mercury Theatre on Friday 18th April at 7:30pm

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 9th March 2014

First Sunday in Lent

INTROIT – ‘Bind us Together Lord’ SF 43 – chorus only

We offer you a very warm welcome especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us through the Recording Ministry and to Phil Bingham and Brian Dack who are 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 Chrissie Simpson

Prayer Ministry – if you would like a prayer for yourself or someone else, members of the prayer team will be available at the front of the Church 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 & Florrie Cronin, Barbara Duller, Cicely Kentish-Sawyer, 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

Important Notice – There will not be a service here in Lexden next week – we have all been invited to join with other churches in the circuit to share Sunday worship with Revd Dr Neil Richardson, former President of the Methodist Conference, at Castle Methodist Church next Sunday at 10:30am. Transport will be available for everyone who wants to attend worship at Castle.

Offerings for last Sunday: £290.50

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

This Week

Monday 10th

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

Tuesday 11th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 13th

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

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

7:45pm – Bible Study

Next Sunday 16th March

10:30am –Shared Worship at Castle

Next Week

Tuesday 18th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 20th

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 & Share at Muriel’s and Bill’s

7:30pm – Circuit Finances and Resources meeting in the Garling Room

Following Sunday 23rd March

10:30am – Worship led by Anne Worker

Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

The Lord’s Prayer – a five week Pilgrim course at St Leonard’s Church starting Wednesday 12th March. See Notice Board for full details.

The St Botolph’s Big Quiz Our church has been invited to take part in this inter-church quiz on Friday 21st March at 7:00pm. If you would be interested in making up a team please see one of the Stewards.

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 2nd March 2014

Sunday before Lent

INTROIT – ‘Bind us Together Lord’ SF 43 – chorus only

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 David Dickens 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, members of the prayer team will be available at the front of the Church 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 – in hospital, Charles & Florrie Cronin, Barbara Duller, Cicely Kentish-Sawyer, 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

Advance Notice – we have all been invited to join with other churches in the circuit to share Sunday worship with Revd Dr Neil Richardson, former President of the Methodist Conference, at Castle Methodist Church on Sunday 16th March at 10:30am. This does mean there will be no service here in Lexden that morning. Transport will be available for everyone who wants to attend worship at Castle.

Offerings for last Sunday: £396.75

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 4th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 6th

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

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday 9th March

First Sunday in Lent

10:30am –Worship led by Phil Bingham with Brian Dack

Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

6:30pm – Songs of Praise led by Chrissie Simpson

Other Events

Daffodil Day at Central Hall Westminster on Monday 3rd March 2014. The coach will leave London Road car park at 9:45am and Marks Tey Methodist Church at 10:00am.

Ash Wednesday – 12 noon at Marks Tey. Lunch followed by Ashing Service and Communion. 8:00pm at West Bergholt. Ash Wednesday Communion with imposition of ashes.

Women’s World Day of Prayer. Friday 7th March. There will not be a Town Centre service this year – please see the poster on the notice board for details of local services.

The Lord’s Prayer – a five week Pilgrim course at St Leonard’s Church starting Wednesday 12th March. See Notice Board for full details.

The St Botolph’s Big Quiz Our church has been invited to take part in this inter-church quiz on Friday 21st March at 7:00pm. If you would be interested in making up a team please see one of the Stewards.

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 23rd February 2014

INTROIT – ‘Safe in the Shadow of the Lord’ SoF 991 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 Jonathan Sparkes 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, members of the prayer team will be available at the front of the Church 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 & Florrie Cronin, Barbara Duller, Cicely Kentish-Sawyer, Joan Rouse, Richard & May Walters and Robin Wilkinson.

Barry Holden sadly died during the week. Please remember his wife Margaret and their family in your prayers.

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

Advance Notice – we have all been invited to join with other churches in the circuit to share Sunday worship with Revd Dr Neil Richardson, former President of the Methodist Conference, at Castle Methodist Church on Sunday 16th March at 10:30am. This does mean there will be no service here in Lexden that morning. Transport will be available for everyone who wants to attend worship at Castle.

Offerings for last Sunday: £432.50

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 25th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 27th

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

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

Saturday 1st March

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

This month’s charity is Gideons International.

Everyone is most welcome at this worthwhile event.

Next Sunday 2nd March

Sunday before Lent

10:30am –Worship led by Revd David Dickens

Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Daffodil Day at Central Hall Westminster on Monday 3rd March 2014. The coach will leave London Road car park at 9:45am and Marks Tey Methodist Church at 10:00am.

Ash Wednesday – 12 noon at Marks Tey. Lunch followed by Ashing Service and Communion. 8:00pm at West Bergholt. Ash Wednesday Communion with imposition of ashes.

Women’s World Day of Prayer. Friday 7th March. There will not be a Town Centre service this year – please see the poster on the notice board for details of local services.

The Lord’s Prayer – a five week Pilgrim course at St Leonard’s Church starting Wednesday 12th March. See Notice Board for full details.

The St Botolph’s Big Quiz Our church has been invited to take part in this inter-church quiz on Friday 21st March at 7:00pm. If you would be interested in making up a team please see one of the Stewards.

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 16th February 2014

INTROIT – ‘Safe in the Shadow of the Lord’ SoF 991 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 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, members of the prayer team will be available at the front of the Church 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 & Florrie Cronin, Barbara Duller, Cicely Kentish-Sawyer, Joan Rouse, Richard & May Walters and Robin Wilkinson.

Please remember Bill and Meryle Longley in your prayers, following the death of their son William.

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

DVD Delivery – we could still do with some more help delivering the DVD’s. This is a very important part of our pastoral outreach and everyone who receives a copy of the Sunday services really enjoys them. Please see Alan or Stephen if you could help.

Bible Study – there is a list of the forthcoming bible study sessions on the notice board. We are currently looking at Hebrews. Everyone is welcome.

Offerings for last Sunday: £219.60

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 18th

1:00pm – Friendly Tea Club – Fish and Chip lunch

Wednesday 19th

7:30pm – Annual Church Meeting – Everyone welcome

Thursday 20th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

No Time for Tots – Half Term Holiday

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

Saturday 22nd

10:00am – Walk – Meet at Colchester Castle by the War Memorial

Next Sunday 23rd February

10:30am –Worship led by Jonathan Sparkes

Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Songs of Praise – at Fingringhoe Methodist Chapel on This Afternoon at 3:00pm. Please speak with one of the Stewards if you would like a lift.

Colchester Street Pastors – find out more about their work and what you can do to help on Friday 21st February from 7:30 to 9:30pm at Beacon House, 90-91 East Hill. Their latest Newsletter is on the notice board.

An Invitation to Prayer – on Saturday 1st March at St Leonard’s Lexden. 10:00am to 3:00pm. See poster on Notice Board.

Daffodil Day at Central Hall Westminster. Monday 3rd March 2014.

There will be a coach going from Colchester. Cost c £15.50 – For more information and to book places please contact Viv Wilcox – 01206 545083 vmwilcox

The Lord’s Prayer – a five week Pilgrim course at St Leonard’s Church starting Wednesday 12th March. See Notice Board for full details.

The St Botolph’s Big Quiz Our church has been invited to take part in this inter-church quiz on Friday 21st March at 7:00pm. If you would be interested in making up a team please see one of the Stewards.

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 9th February 2014

INTROIT – ‘Safe in the Shadow of the Lord’ SoF 991 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 Ron Firmin 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, members of the prayer team will be available at the front of the Church 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 & Florrie Cronin, Barbara Duller, Cicely Kentish-Sawyer, 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

Please Note – Songs of Praise and Coffee Morning will start again in March. There is no Songs of Praise this evening.

The flowers today have been donated by Alan in memory of his dad Don whose birthday it would have been today.

DVD Delivery – do you have a car? Could you help with delivering the DVD’s?

This is a very important part of our pastoral outreach and everyone who receives a copy of the Sunday services really enjoys them. Please see Alan or Stephen if you could help.

Rik and Iris Chapple send greetings to all at Lexden Methodist Church from a very wet Somerset.

Advance Notice – the Annual Church Meeting will be held on Wednesday 19th February starting at 7:30pm. All welcome.

Offerings for last Sunday: £289.40

The Methodist Church is consulting on whether to revise its stance on marriage in view of the new gay marriage law. Currently, it believes that marriage is between one man and one woman but a change could result in Methodist churches holding same-sex weddings. There is an online consultation and this will close at 9am on Monday 10th February. If you wish to complete the survey go to methodistchurch.org.uk. You will need to read the FAQs before filling out the survey.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 11th

2:00 to 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 13th

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

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

7:45pm – Bible Study

Next Sunday 16th February

10:30am –Worship led by Phil Bingham

Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

CLC Book Sale – at Praiseway on Saturday 15th February from 10:00am to 12:00. Coffee and cake also available.

A Celebration of Love and Marriage – a special service at Boxted Methodist Church on Sunday 16th February at 10:30am.

Songs of Praise – at Fingringhoe Methodist Chapel on Sunday 16th February at 3:00pm. Please speak with one of the Stewards if you would like a lift.

Colchester Street Pastors – find out more about their work and what you can do to help on Friday 21st February from 7:30 to 9:30pm at Beacon House, 90-91 East Hill. Their latest Newsletter is on the notice board.

An Invitation to Prayer – on Saturday 1st March at St Leonard’s Lexden. 10:00am to 3:00pm. See poster on Notice Board.

Daffodil Day at Central Hall Westminster. Monday 3rd March 2014.

There will be a coach going from Colchester. Cost c £15.50

For more information and to book places please contact Viv Wilcox – 01206 545083 vmwilcox

The St Botolph’s Big Quiz Our church has been invited to take part in this inter-church quiz on Friday 21st March at 7:00pm. If you would be interested in making up a team please see one of the Stewards.

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

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 2nd February 2014

INTROIT – ‘Safe in the Shadow of the Lord’ SoF 991 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 Eddie Lansdown 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, members of the prayer team will be available at the front of the Church 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 & Florrie Cronin, Barbara Duller, Cicely Kentish-Sawyer, Joan Rouse, Richard & May Walters and Robin Wilkinson.

Barbara Duller is in room 6 at Hill House and she sends greetings to everyone at church.

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

Please Note – Songs of Praise and Coffee Morning will start again in March. There is no Songs of Praise next Sunday.

Friendly Tea Club – we urgently need help to run the Tuesday afternoon tea club. Please speak with Alan if you are happy to help on an occasional basis.

DVD Delivery – do you have a car? Could you help with delivering the DVD’s?

This is a very important part of our pastoral outreach and everyone who receives a copy of the Sunday service really enjoys them. Please see Alan or Stephen if you could help.

Offerings for last Sunday: £243.80

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 4th

2:00 to 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 6th

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

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

7:30pm – Worship Leaders meeting in the Garling Room

Next Sunday 9th February

10:30am –Worship led by Ron Firmin

Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

‘Where is the Church in Society? – A Church without Walls’ you are invited to an evening with Simon Barker from Scripture Union who will be giving a talk entitled ‘A Presentation for Holiday Clubs’. Plume Avenue URC on 5th February from 7:30 to 9:30pm.

A Celebration of Love and Marriage – a special service at Boxted Methodist Church on Sunday 16th February at 10:30am.

Songs of Praise – at Fingringhoe Methodist Chapel on Sunday 16th February at 3:00pm. Please speak with one of the Stewards if you would like a lift.

Colchester Street Pastors – find out more about their work and what you can do to help on Friday 21st February from 7:30 to 9:30pm at Beacon House, 90-91 East Hill. Their latest Newsletter is on the notice board.

Daffodil Day at Central Hall Westminster. Monday 3rd March 2014.

There will be a coach going from Colchester. Cost c £15.50

For more information and to book places please contact Viv Wilcox – 01206 545083 vmwilcox

The St Botolph’s Big Quiz Our church has been invited to take part in this inter-church quiz on Friday 21st March at 7:00pm. If you would be interested in making up a team please see one of the Stewards.

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 January 2014

INTROIT – ‘To be in Your Presence’ SoF 1067 V1 & chorus

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 David J Moody 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, members of the prayer team will be available at the front of the Church 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, Charles & Florrie Cronin, Barbara Duller, Cicely Kentish-Sawyer, 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

Please Note – Songs of Praise and Coffee Morning will start again in March. There is no Coffee Morning this coming Saturday.

Friendly Tea Club – if you feel able to help run the Tuesday afternoon tea club, even if it’s on an occasional basis, please see Alan.

DVD Delivery – do you have a car? Could you help with delivering the DVD’s?

This is a very important part of our pastoral outreach and everyone who receives a copy of the Sunday service really enjoys them. Please see Alan or Stephen if you could help.

Volunteers – We also need people to represent Lexden at the Circuit Outreach Action Group and Social Issues group. Please see Vivian or Geoff.

Offerings for last Sunday: £331.00

Benevolence Fund: £3.00

Jane Groves – it is with regret that we have to announce that Jane has resigned as a steward and worship leader. She will be greatly missed and our thanks go out to her for all the help she gave.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 28th

2:00 to 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 30th

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

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday 2nd February

10:30am –Worship led by Eddie Lansdown

Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Sing for God’s Glory – music and worship with a Celtic Christian flavour.

At St Peter & St Paul Church, West Mersea – TODAY – workshop from 3:00 to 5:30pm and service at 6:30pm. See poster on notice board.

Poverty & homelessness action week. 25th January to 2nd February 2014.

‘Where is the Church in Society? – A Church without Walls’ you are invited to an evening with Simon Barker from Scripture Union who will be giving a talk entitled ‘A Presentation for Holiday Clubs’. Plume Avenue URC on 5th February from 7:30 to 9:30pm.

Colchester Street Pastors – find out more about their work and what you can do to help on Friday 21st February from 7:30 to 9:30pm at Beacon House, 90-91 East Hill. Their latest Newsletter is on the notice board.

The St Botolph’s Big Quiz Our church has been invited to take part in this inter-church quiz on Friday 21st March at 7:00pm. If you would be interested in making up a team please see one of the Stewards.

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 January 2014

INTROIT – ‘To be in Your Presence’ SoF 1067 V1 & chorus

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 Covenant Service with Holy Communion this morning.

There will be a retiring offering for the Benevolent Fund

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, members of the prayer team will be available at the front of the Church 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, Charles & Florrie Cronin, Barbara Duller, Cicely Kentish-Sawyer, 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 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 Mission envelopes – need to be returned today. Please place them in the collections bag. Thank you

Saturday Coffee Morning – We still need volunteers to make tea and coffee on the Saturday Coffee mornings. Please see list on notice board.

Friendly Tea Club – we really need someone else to help run this on a Tuesday afternoon. If you feel able to assist please see Alan Beesley.

Offerings for last Sunday: £355.80

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 21st

2:00 to 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

7:30pm – Church Stewards and Pastoral Visitors meeting

Thursday 23rd

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

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday 26th January

10:30am –Worship led by Revd David J Moody

Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Seeking God’s Blessing for Colchester invites you to a United Service of Gratitude and Blessing for our Health and Caring Services in Colchester.This evening at 6:30pm at Colchester Baptist Church.

Sing for God’s Glory – music and worship with a Celtic Christian flavour.

At St Peter & St Paul Church, West Mersea on Sunday 26th January – workshop from 3:00 to 5:30pm and service at 6:30pm. See poster on notice board.

Poverty & homelessness action week. 25th January to 2nd February 2014.

‘Where is the Church in Society? – A Church without Walls’ you are invited to an evening with Simon Barker from Scripture Union who will be giving a talk entitled ‘A Presentation for Holiday Clubs’. Plume Avenue URC on 5th February from 7:30 to 9:30pm.

The St Botolph’s Big Quiz Our church has been invited to take part in this inter-church quiz on Friday 21st March at 7:00pm. If you would be interested in making up a team please see one of the Stewards.

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