LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 19th April 2015

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

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

Recording Ministry – If you do not usually receive a DVD of our services please speak to Stephen Suthernwood or ring him on 01206 540988 to obtain a copy.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests: Peter Bobby,Dorothy Cardey, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Joan Rouse, and Richard & May Walters.

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

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

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING

(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

General Notices

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

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

Offering last Sunday: £420.50

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 21st

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 22nd

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

Thursday 23rd

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

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

11:30 – 12:30pm – Pastoral Meeting

7:45pm – Bible Study

Next Sunday 26th April

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

Refreshments afterwards.

Future Events

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

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

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

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

Farewell Service for Catherine and Ruth at Wimpole Road Methodist Church on Sunday 26th July starting at 6:30pm.

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

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

01206 242 183.

CHURCH NOTICES – items for the Weekly Notices to Christine Beesley by Thursday at the latestplease. Telephone 01206 766604. e-mail ‘christine.beesley’. Website : lexdenmethodist

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 12th April 2015

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

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

Recording Ministry – If you do not usually receive a DVD of our services please speak to Stephen Suthernwood or ring him on 01206 540988 to obtain a copy.

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

PRAYER

Prayer Requests: Peter Bobby,Dorothy Cardey, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Joan Rouse, and Richard & May Walters.

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

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

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING

(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

General Notices

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

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

Offering last Sunday: £280.90

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Monday 13th

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

Tuesday 14th

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

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

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

Wednesday 15th

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

Thursday 16th

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

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday 19th April

11:00am – Charlie Connor

Refreshments afterwards.

Future Events

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

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

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

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

Farewell Service for Catherine and Ruth at Wimpole Road Methodist Church on Sunday 26th July starting at 6:30pm.

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

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

01206 242 183.

CHURCH NOTICES – items for the Weekly Notices to Christine Beesley by Thursday at the latestplease. Telephone 01206 766604. e-mail ‘christine.beesley’. Website : lexdenmethodist

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 5th April 2015

Easter Day

‘He is risen’

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

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

Recording Ministry – If you do not usually receive a DVD of our services please speak to Stephen Suthernwood or ring him on 01206 540988 to obtain a copy.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests: Peter Bobby,Dorothy Cardey, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Joan Rouse, and Richard & May Walters.

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

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

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING

(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

General Notices

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

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

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

Offering last Sunday: £265.90

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 7th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 9th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

Next Sunday 12th April

11:00am – Local Arrangement

Refreshments afterwards.

Future Events

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

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

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

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

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

01206 242 183.

CHURCH NOTICES – items for the Weekly Notices to Christine Beesley by Thursday at the latestplease. Telephone 01206 766604. e-mail ‘christine.beesley’. Website : lexdenmethodist

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 29th March 2015

Palm Sunday

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

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

Recording Ministry – If you do not usually receive a DVD of our services please speak to Stephen Suthernwood or ring him on 01206 540988 to obtain a copy.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests: Peter Bobby,Dorothy Cardey, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Joan Rouse, and Richard & May Walters.

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

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

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

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

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING

(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

General Notices

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

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

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

Offering last Sunday: £

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 31st

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 2nd

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

10:00am – Reflection for Holy Week

7:00pm – Agapé Meal

Next Sunday 5th April

Easter Sunday

11:00am – Holy Communion with Revd Martin Camroux

Refreshments afterwards.

Future Events

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

01206 242 183.

CHURCH NOTICES – items for the Weekly Notices to Christine Beesley by Thursday at the latestplease. Telephone 01206 766604. e-mail ‘christine.beesley’. Website : lexdenmethodist

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 22nd March 2015

Fifth Sunday in Lent

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

We offer you a very warm welcome especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us through the Recording Ministry and to Revd Ruth Ridge who is taking Holy Communion with us this morning.

Recording Ministry – If you do not usually receive a DVD of our services please speak to Stephen Suthernwood or ring him on 01206 540988 to obtain a copy.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests: Peter Bobby, Dorothy Bond,Dorothy Cardey, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Joan Rouse, Betty Taylor and Richard & May Walters.

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

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

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING

(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

General Notices

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

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

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

Offering last Sunday: £442.50

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 17th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 19th

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

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday 29th March

11:00am – Worship led by Mike Bowstead

Refreshments afterwards.

Future Events

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

01206 242 183.

CHURCH NOTICES – items for the Weekly Notices to Christine Beesley by Thursday at the latestplease. Telephone 01206 766604. e-mail ‘christine.beesley’. Website : lexdenmethodist

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 15th March 2015

Mothering Sunday

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

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

Recording Ministry – If you do not usually receive a DVD of our services please speak to Stephen Suthernwood or ring him on 01206 540988 to obtain a copy.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests: Peter Bobby, Dorothy Bond,Dorothy Cardey, Barbara Duller, Frank Faircloth, Emily Grote, Joan Rouse, Betty Taylor and Richard & May Walters.

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

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

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING

(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

General Notices

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

Songs of Praise – please add your name to the list on the Notice Board if you feel able to lead a Songs of Praise service this year. If you are unsure please speak with Alan.

Offering last Sunday: £226.00

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 17th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 18th

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

Thursday 19th

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

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

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

Saturday 21st

Between 10am and 12 noon – DBS checks for all pastoral visitors and workers.

Next Sunday 22nd March

11:00am – Holy Communion with Revd Ruth Ridge

Refreshments afterwards.

Future Events

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

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

Agapé Meal – Thursday 2nd April at 7:00pm. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 8th March 2015

Third Sunday in Lent

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

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

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

Recording Ministry – If you do not usually receive a DVD of our services please speak to Stephen Suthernwood or ring him on 01206 540988 to obtain a copy.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests: Peter Bobby, Dorothy Bond,Dorothy Cardey, Barbara Duller, Frank Faircloth, Emily Grote, Joan Rouse, Betty Taylor and Richard & May Walters.

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

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING

(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

General Notices

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

Songs of Praise – please add your name to the list on the Notice Board if you feel able to lead a Songs of Praise service this year. If you are unsure please speak with Alan.

Offering last Sunday: £276.70

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Monday 9th

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

Tuesday 10th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

2:00pm – Town Walk starting from Balkerne Gate

Wednesday 11th

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

7:30pm – Circuit Meeting

Thursday 12th

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

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday 15th March

11:00am – Worship led by Brian Dack

Refreshments afterwards.

Future Events

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

Agapé Meal – Thursday 2nd April at 7:00pm. 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 at the Mercury Theatre 3rd April at 7:30pm presented by Seeking God’s Blessing for Colchester with guest preacher the Bishop of Colchester. Admission free with a retiring offering.

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

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

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

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

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 1st March 2015

INTROIT – ‘Great Shepherd of thy People, Hear’ H&P 490 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 Liz Clarke who is leading our worship this morning.

Recording Ministry – If you do not usually receive a DVD of our services please speak to Stephen Suthernwood or ring him on 01206 540988 to obtain a copy.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests: Peter Bobby, Dorothy Bond – in hospital,Dorothy Cardey, Barbara Duller, Frank Faircloth, Emily Grote, Joan Rouse, Betty Taylor and Richard & May Walters.

Please remember the family of Ray White in your prayers. He was admitted to hospital after the cancer spread and died a couple of days later.

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.

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING

(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

General Notices

Daffodil Day – Monday 2nd March. A coach has been booked to go from Colchester to Central Hall Westminster. Pick up at London Road bus stop at 9:45am. Please see Viv today with your money.

Songs of Praise – please add your name to the list on the Notice Board if you feel able to lead a Songs of Praise service this year. If you are unsure please speak with Alan.

Offering last Sunday: £436.70

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 3rd

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

7:30pm – Pastoral Visitors meeting in the church – please park at Praiseway

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

Wednesday 4th

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

Thursday 5th

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

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

Saturday 7th

10:00 to 11:30am – Coffee Morning in aid of the Bible Society

Next Sunday 8th March

11:00am – Worship led by Revd Alan Jenkins

Refreshments afterwards.

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

Other Events

Christian Youth Outreach celebration on Sunday 1st March 6:30pm to 8:30pm at Kingsland Church. See poster for more information.

Women’s World Day of Prayer on Friday 6th March,prepared by the women of the Bahamas. One of the services will be held at West Bergholt Methodist Church at 1:30pm with soup ‘n’ snack lunch in the church hall from 12:30pm. Please see notice board for details of all other services.

Good Friday at the Mercury Theatre 3rd April at 7:30pm. Admission free with a retiring offering.

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

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

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

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

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 22nd February 2015

INTROIT – ‘Jesus Stand Among Us’ H&P 530 v 1

We offer you a very warm welcome especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us through the Recording Ministry.

Recording Ministry – If you do not usually receive a DVD of our services please speak to Stephen Suthernwood or ring him on 01206 540988 to obtain a copy.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests: Peter Bobby, Dorothy Bond – in hospital,Dorothy Cardey, Barbara Duller, Edward Grint, Emily Grote, Joan Rouse, Betty Taylor and Richard & May Walters.

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

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

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING

(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

General Notices

Daffodil Day – Monday 2nd March. A coach has been booked to go from Colchester to Central Hall Westminster. Pick up at London Road bus stop at 9:45am. Cost will be in the region of £15.50. For further information or to book a place please see Viv.

Songs of Praise – please add your name to the list on the Notice Board if you feel able to lead a Songs of Praise service this year. If you are unsure please speak with Alan.

Tea and Coffee – it was agreed at the Annual Church Meeting that we would try having the tea and coffee after the service. It does mean we will finish later but so many people have said how much they miss the after service chat over a cup of tea. This will start from next week.

Collection last Sunday: £335.00

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 17th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 18th

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

Thursday 19th

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

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday 1st March

11:00am – Worship led by Liz Clarke

Refreshments afterwards.

Other Events

Lent Course at St Leonard’s running on Wednesdays at 11am and 7:30pm starting from 25th February. Both sessions are the same and the lunchtime ones will be followed by a simple Lent lunch where the proceeds will be donated to charity.

Faith in Action – as part of Justice Mission Day Plume Avenue URC is holding a conference on Saturday 28th February from 9am to 1pm on ‘How to do justice in your community’. Please call 01206 564154 if you are interested in attending.

Christian Youth Outreach celebration on Sunday 1st March 6:30pm to 8:30pm at Kingsland Church. See poster for more information.

Women’s World Day of Prayer on Friday 6th March,prepared by the women of the Bahamas. One of the services will be held at West Bergholt Methodist Church at 1:30pm with soup ‘n’ snack lunch in the church hall from 12:30pm. Please see notice board for details of all other services.

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

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 15th February 2015

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

Recording Ministry – If you do not usually receive a DVD of our services please speak to Stephen Suthernwood or ring him on 01206 540988 to obtain a copy.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests: Peter Bobby, Dorothy Bond – in hospital,Dorothy Cardey, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Joan Rouse, Betty Taylor and Richard & May Walters.

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

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING

(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

General Notices

Daffodil Day – Monday 2nd March. A coach has been booked to go from Colchester to Central Hall Westminster. Pick up at London Road bus stop at 9:45am. Cost will be in the region of £15.50. For further information or to book a place please see Viv.

Songs of Praise – please add your name to the list on the Notice Board if you feel able to lead a Songs of Praise service this year. If you are unsure please speak with Alan.

Tea and Coffee – it was agreed at the Annual Church Meeting that we would try having the tea and coffee after the service. It does mean we will finish later but so many people have said how much they miss the after service chat over a cup of tea. This will start from 1st March.

Collection last Sunday: £247.90

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 17th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 18th

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

Thursday 19th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

NO Time for Tots – Half Term

Friday 20th

12:30pm – Walk at Marks Hall – postponed from last week

Next Sunday 22nd February

10:15 – 10:45am – Refreshments available in the Garling Room

11:00am – Holy Communion led by Revd Ruth Ridge

Other Events

Songs of Praise at Fingringhoe Methodist Chapel on Sunday 15th February at 3pm. Everyone welcome.

Ash Wednesday service at West Bergholt on Wednesday 18th February. This year it is being held by the Anglicans at St Mary’s, New Church Road at 8:00pm and will be led by Revd Mandy Elmes. Everyone welcome.

Lent Course at St Leonard’s running on Wednesdays at 11am and 7:30pm starting from 25th February. Both sessions are the same and the lunchtime ones will be followed by a simple Lent lunch where the proceeds will be donated to charity.

Faith in Action – as part of Justice Mission Day Plume Avenue URC is holding a conference on Saturday 28th February from 9am to 1pm on ‘How to do justice in your community’. Please call 01206 564154 if you are interested in attending.

Christian Youth Outreach celebration on Sunday 1st March 6:30pm to 8:30pm at Kingsland Church. See poster for more information.

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