Notices 17 August 2025

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 17th August 2025

“Is not my word like fire?” declares the Lord.
Jeremiah 23 v 29

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 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

Our very dear friend Chris Nash sadly passed away a few days ago. By God’s grace she has been reunited with Hu. Her funeral will take place at St Faith’s Crematorium near Norwich on 29th August at 1:30pm. Please keep her family in your prayers during this time.

August Songs of Praise will be on Sunday 31st August (fifth Sunday). Please let Alan or Christine know if you there is a hymn you would like or if you have a reading or bible passage you would like to share.

Methodist Prayer Handbook 2025/2026. Copies are available on the table in the entrance priced at £4.65 each.

Our Harvest Festival will be celebrated on Sunday 21st September with a service of Holy Communion led by Rev Hannah Chun. We shall be collecting for the Colchester Food Bank – food, toiletries or money. Thank you.

Message from Rev Chris Preece – I’m delighted (and very excited) to let you know that we have appointed an Anna Chaplain for the Circuit. Following the interviews, Mr Jastine Diaz will be joining the Circuit (subject to the successful completion of the statutory pre-employment checks). We are hoping for a 1st September start date, or as soon as possible thereafter. Jastine knows Colchester well and has good experience of working with older people. We are looking forward to getting to know him better and to share in this really important and significant moment for the Circuit as we continue to journey together with God. Please keep Jastine and the Circuit in your prayers at this time as we look ahead to this exciting time for us all.

The Best of Christianity – ‘The Summer of 25’. Please see the poster on the notice board detailing these events at St Peter’s Chapel, Bradwell-on-Sea. Chair of district, Rev Dr David Chapman will be leading the Methodist service on Sunday 17 August 2025 at 6pm, music will be provided by a small group led by Rev Steve Mayo from the Southend & Leigh Circuit.

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 AT LEXDEN

Thursday 21st August
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Thursday 28th August
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 31st August 2025
10:30am – Songs of Praise

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

Notices 3 August 2025

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 3rd August 2025

“Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.” Luke 11 v 1

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 Hannah Chun who is leading our worship with Holy Communion 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

August Songs of Praise will be on Sunday 31st August (fifth Sunday). Please let Alan or Christine know if you there is a hymn you would like or if you have a reading or bible passage you would like to share.

Summer Picnic with The Ark at Highwoods Country Park this afternoon. Please see the poster on the notice board for more information.

Circuit Prayer Group – please join Sally Crafer at The Well from 9am on Saturday 9th August for the next meeting.

Message from Rev Chris Preece – I’m delighted (and very excited) to let you know that we have appointed an Anna Chaplain for the Circuit. Following the interviews, Mr Jastine Diaz will be joining the Circuit (subject to the successful completion of the statutory pre-employment checks). We are hoping for a 1st September start date, or as soon as possible thereafter. Jastine knows Colchester well and has good experience of working with older people. We are looking forward to getting to know him better and to share in this really important and significant moment for the Circuit as we continue to journey together with God. Please keep Jastine and the Circuit in your prayers at this time as we look ahead to this exciting time for us all.

The Best of Christianity – ‘The Summer of 25’. Please see the poster on the notice board detailing these events at St Peter’s Chapel, Bradwell-on-Sea. Chair of district, Rev Dr David Chapman will be leading the Methodist service on Sunday 17 August 2025 at 6pm, music will be provided by a small group led by Rev Steve Mayo from the Southend & Leigh Circuit.

Methodist Prayer Handbook 2025/2026 should be available next month. Please let Alan or Christine know if you would like a copy.

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 AT LEXDEN

Thursday 7th August
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Thursday 14th August
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 17th August 2025
10:30am – Worship led by Sally Crafer

Notices 20 July 2025

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 20th July 2025

“Mary has chosen what is better” Luke 10 v 42

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 Jonathan Sparkes 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

August Songs of Praise will be on Sunday 31st August (fifth Sunday). Please let Alan or Christine know if you there is a hymn you would like or if you have a reading or bible passage you would like to share.

The South Essex Methodist Circuit is hosting an event on Saturday 2nd August:
Loving Through a Broken Heart – Palestine and Israel in the Shadow of Gaza and Iran at Trinity Methodist Church, 481 Clay Hill Rd, Basildon SS16 4NN from 4-6pm

The Best of Christianity – ‘The Summer of 25’. Please see the poster on the notice board detailing these events at St Peter’s Chapel, Bradwell-on-Sea. Chair of district, Rev Dr David Chapman will be leading the Methodist service on Sunday 17 August 2025 at 6pm, music will be provided by a small group led by Rev Steve Mayo from the Southend & Leigh Circuit.

Methodist Prayer Handbook 2025/2026 should be available next month. Please let Alan or Christine know if you would like a copy.

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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 AT LEXDEN

Thursday 24th July
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Thursday 31st July
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 3rd August 2025
10:30am – Holy Communion led by Rev Hannah Chun

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

Notices 6 July 2025

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 6th July 2025

But Elisha said, “As surely as the Lord lives and as you live, I will not leave you.”
2 Kings 2 v 2

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 Hannah Chun who is leading our worship with Holy Communion 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

Eco Church – we have registered our church as a member of this initiative. A Rocha UK is a Christian charity working to protect and restore the natural world and is committed to equipping Christians and churches in the UK to care for the environment. This is an exciting time for us and we will keep you updated with our progress.

Mersea Methodist Church Quiz Night on Saturday 19th July ay 6:30pm with supper of jacket potatoes. Please see the poster for contact details to book a place or speak with Alan.

Methodist Prayer Handbook 2025/2026 should be available next month. Please let Alan or Christine know if you would like a copy.

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 AT LEXDEN

Thursday 10th July
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Thursday 17th July
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 20th July 2025
10:30am – Worship led by Jonathan Sparkes

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

Notices 15 June 2025

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 15th June 2025

‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost coin.’ Luke 15 v 9

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 David Moody who is leading our worship with Holy Communion this morning.

PRAYER

Please pray for Chrissie Simpson who was in hospital following a fall. Please pray for Chris Nash who is receiving palliative care.

Please pray for our Ministers – Rev Chris Preece, who is now on sabbatical, 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

Anna Chaplain – Colchester Methodist Circuit is seeking to employ an Anna Chaplain to reach out to older people across Colchester and the surrounding areas. This is a new and exciting role to develop and extend the work and mission of the Circuit. Please see the job advert on the notice board if you or anyone you know would be interested in this very worthwhile opportunity.

Rev Hannah Chun is due to be ordained on Sunday 29th June in Telford. Following the morning service, where she will be received into Full Connexion, the ordination service will take place at St Chad’s church in Shrewsbury from 4pm. It is hoped both services will be live streamed into Wimpole Road for people to be involved in celebrating Hannah’s special day.

Bridgeway is a registered charity working with Refugees and Asylum Seekers from Middle Eastern and Eastern countries, who live in and around Colchester with their families. Bridgeway runs and facilitates many activities. The Mums and Toddlers Group will be a new activity starting in September. They are looking for a Mum and Toddler Activity Support Volunteer at the Bridgeway Mission Organisation, 22 Long Wyre Street. Further details are on the notice board.

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 AT LEXDEN

Thursday 19th June
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Thursday 26th June
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Thursday 3rd July
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 6th July 2025
10:30am – Holy Communion led by Rev Hannah Chun

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

Notices 2 June 2025

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 2nd June 2025

Peace, I leave with you; my peace I give you. John 14 v 27

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 Alan Beesley who is leading our service this morning.

PRAYER

Please pray for our Ministers – Rev Chris Preece, who is now on sabbatical, 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 Methodist Circuit Newsletter is available and there are some copies on the table in the vestibule.

Christian Aid Week 2025. As a circuit donations were made to the total of £587.50 (including gift aid).

Anna Chaplain – Colchester Methodist Circuit is seeking to employ an Anna Chaplain to reach out to older people across Colchester and the surrounding areas. This is a new and exciting role to develop and extend the work and mission of the Circuit. Please see the job advert on the notice board if you or anyone you know would be interested in this very worthwhile opportunity.

Rev Hannah Chun is due to be ordained on Sunday 29th June in Telford. Following the morning service, where she will be received into Full Connexion, the ordination service will take place at St Chad’s church in Shrewsbury from 4pm. It is hoped both services will be live streamed into Wimpole Road for people to be involved in celebrating Hannah’s special day.

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 AT LEXDEN

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

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

Next Sunday Service 1st June 2025
10:30am – Holy Communion led by Rev David Moody

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

Notices 8 May 2025

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 18th May 2025

I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.
John 10 v 11

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 service with Holy Communion this morning.

PRAYER

Please pray for our Ministers – Rev Chris Preece, who is now on sabbatical, 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

The Testimony Service for Rev Hannah Chun is available on YouTube for those who were unable to attend the service at Wimpole Road last Sunday. You can find it by searching under Colchester Methodists.

Our toilets have been twinned with toilets in Malawi, Nepal and South Sudan. Please take the time to look at all of them. We are delighted to be part of the scheme by Tearfund to provide these. Did you know almost 1 in 3 people living in the world don’t have a safe place to go to the loo. Not only does this make daily life unpleasant and uncomfortable, but it presents a huge risk. There are thousands of deaths every year due to poor sanitation, which fosters water borne diseases such as cholera and intestinal worms.

Since the Friendly Tea Club closed down, we have been left with a number of items and were wondering if anyone could make use of them. These include jigsaw puzzles, board games, quiz books, art and craft equipment. Please see Alan or Christine.

Rev Hannah Chun is due to be ordained on Sunday 29th June in Telford. Following the morning service, where she will be received into Full Connexion, the ordination service will take place at St Chad’s church in Shrewsbury from 4pm. It is hoped both services will be live streamed into Wimpole Road for people to be involved in celebrating Hannah’s special day.

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 AT LEXDEN

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

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

Next Sunday Service 1st June 2025
10:30am – Local Arrangement

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

Notices 4 May 2025

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 4th May 2025
Easter Offering Service

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 service this morning.

PRAYER

Please pray for our Ministers – Rev Chris Preece, who is now on sabbatical, 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

Revd John Robinson sadly passed away on 16th April, at the age of 86. His ministry and musicianship were greatly appreciated across those parts of the greater East Anglia area within which he spent his entire life apart from the four years spent training for ministry at Richmond College. At John’s own request, his funeral will be a simple and quiet affair to be attended by family and close friends, but please be assured that his family know how much John was loved as a person and as a minister. Should you wish to send messages of sympathy and condolences, these can be sent care of the Tendring Circuit Office if you do not have the home address. Please keep Gill, Steven, Graham, Lisa and the wider family in your prayers at this time.

A Testimony Service for Rev Hannah Chun will take place on Sunday 11th May at Wimpole Road Methodist 6.30pm. They are planning to livestream the service if possible. David Chapman will open the service and Chris Preece will be preaching.
Although, Chris will be on sabbatical, she will be at the testimony service and at Hannah’s ordination.

Since the Friendly Tea Club closed down, we have been left with a number of items and were wondering if anyone could make use of them. These include jigsaw puzzles, board games, quiz books, art and craft equipment. Please see Alan or Christine.

Healing Conference on 17th May at Methodist Central Hall in London. The theme is ‘The Transforming Power of Spoken Blessing’ with speaker Roy Godwin. Please see the poster on the notice board for more information.

Rev Hannah Chun is due to be ordained on Sunday 29th June in Telford. Following the morning service, where she will be received into Full Connexion, the ordination service will take place at St Chad’s church in Shrewsbury from 4pm. It is hoped both services will be live streamed into Wimpole Road for people to be involved in celebrating Hannah’s special day.
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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 AT LEXDEN

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

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

Next Sunday Service 18th May 2025
10:30am – Holy Communion led by Rev Hannah Chun

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

Notices 20 April 2025

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 20th April 2025
Easter Day

He is not here; he has risen! Luke 24 v 6

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 Hannah Chun who is leading our worship with Holy Communion this morning.

PRAYER

Please pray for our Ministers – Rev Chris Preece, who is now on sabbatical, 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

Love Feast – a very big thank you to Shiela for arranging this and to her daughter-in-law for providing the music and to Hannah for the wonderful service. We were all given the opportunity to share something we are thankful for and share prayers as the breads and juice were distributed.

Easter Offering Envelopes – hopefully you have all had the chance to return your envelopes by today. If you would still like to donate, please see Viv.

A Testimony Service for Rev Hannah Chun will take place on Sunday 11th May at Wimpole Road Methodist 6.30pm. They are planning to livestream the service if possible. David Chapman will open the service and Chris Preece will be preaching.
Although, Chris will be on sabbatical, she will be at the testimony service and at Hannah’s ordination.

Christian Aid Week is from 11th to 17th May. Instead of envelopes there is an internet link for anyone wishing to support this cause. The link to the electronic envelope is: https://fundraise.christianaid.org.uk/envelope-2025/colchester-methodist-circuit-envelope

Healing Conference on 17th May at Methodist Central Hall in London. The theme is ‘The Transforming Power of Spoken Blessing’ with speaker Roy Godwin. Please see the poster on the notice board for more information.

Rev Hannah Chun is due to be ordained on Sunday 29th June in Telford. Following the morning service, where she will be received into Full Connexion, the ordination service will take place at St Chad’s church in Shrewsbury from 4pm. It is hoped both services will be live streamed into Wimpole Road for people to be involved in celebrating Hannah’s special day.
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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 AT LEXDEN

Thursday 24th April 2025
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Thursday 1st May 2025
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 4th May 2025
10:30am – Easter Offering Service

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

Notices 6 April 2025

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 6th April 2025
Fifth Sunday in Lent

Then Mary took an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus’ feet and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.
John 12 v 3

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 Peter Howard and Alan Beesley we are leading our worship today.

PRAYER

Please pray for our Ministers – Rev Chris Preece, who is now on sabbatical, 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

Love Feast –on Maundy Thursday 17th April at 10am is led by Rev Hannah Chun. Many thanks to Sheila Dempsey for arranging this. Please note there will not be a midweek prayer time on this Thursday.

A Testimony Service for Rev Hannah Chun will take place on Sunday 11th May at Wimpole Road Methodist 6.30pm. They are planning to livestream the service if possible. David Chapman will open the service and Chris Preece will be preaching.
Although, Chris will be on sabbatical, she will be at the testimony service and at Hannah’s ordination.

Christian Aid Week is from 11th to 17th May. Instead of envelopes there is an internet link for anyone wishing to support this cause. The link to the electronic envelope is:
https://fundraise.christianaid.org.uk/envelope-2025/colchester-methodist-circuit-envelope

Rev Hannah Chun is due to be ordained on Sunday 29th June in Telford. Following the morning service, where she will be received into Full Connexion, the ordination service will take place at St Chad’s church in Shrewsbury from 4pm. It is hoped both services will be live streamed into Wimpole Road for people to be involved in celebrating Hannah’s special day.

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 AT LEXDEN

Thursday 10th April 2025
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Thursday 17th April 2025
10:00am – Love Feast (Agapé)

Next Sunday Service 20th April
Easter Day
10:30am – Holy Communion led by Rev Hannah Chun

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