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

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 6th 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 Joanne Eckersley 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 Cronin and family following the death of Florrie, Grace & Gerald Daldry, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Joan Rouse, Richard & May Walters and Robin Wilkinson.

Please pray for the family of John Hughes who was tragically killed in a car accident aged only 35. He was a very dear friend of Ruth and James Ridge.

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

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

Florrie Cronin’s funeral will take place on Monday 7th July at 3:30pm at the crematorium.

World and Home Mission – Laurie Berris will be pleased to collect your boxes on Sunday 13th or 20th July.

Chris Nash thanks you for your prayerful support. She has had an amazing ‘Footprints in the Sand’ experience. In less than a week and with feelings of sadness and joy she has agreed the sale of her house and purchase of a bungalow in Aylsham. Chris expects completion will be a few months away.

Offerings for last Sunday: £217.00

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 8th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 9th

7:45pm – Bible Study

Thursday 10th

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

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday 13th July

10:30am – Worship led by Mike Abbs

Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

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

Other Events

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.

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 29th June 2014

Conference Sunday

INTROIT – ‘Spirit of the Living God’ SF 511

We offer you a very warm welcome 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: Pat Bingham,Rose & Peter Bobby, Dorothy Cardey, Charles & Florrie Cronin, Grace & Gerald Daldry, 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 The 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

Methodist Homes. Please can you return your envelope this week.

Congratulations to John and Rosalind Hampshire who celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday. Our best wishes for this diamond couple.

World and Home Mission – Laurie Berris will be pleased to collect your boxes on Sunday 13th or 20th July.

Chris Nash would appreciate your prayers as she feels she is being led to leave Lexden and move nearer to her family in Norfolk.

Offerings for last Sunday: £377.50

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 1st July

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

Saturday 5th

10:00 – 11:30am – Coffee Morning with Bring and Buy in support of

Colchester Food Bank

Next Sunday 6th July

10:30am – Worship led by Joanne Eckersley

Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

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.

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 22nd June 2014

INTROIT – ‘Spirit of the Living God’ SF 511

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 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: Pat Bingham,Rose & Peter Bobby, Dorothy Cardey, Charles & Florrie Cronin, Grace & Gerald Daldry, 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 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

Lexden Link – if you haven’t received a copy of our quarterly magazine there are still some available.

Methodist Homes. If you have not been given an envelope please see Bill. Your gift helps to ensure the MHA can offer additional support and alternative therapies free of charge. Services such as MHA Live at Home schemes chaplaincy and music therapy for people living with dementia. If you are a tax payer don’t forget to fill in the Gift Aid section. Please can you return these by next week.

Offerings for last Sunday: £340.40

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday24th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday26th

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

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday 29th June

10:30am – Worship led by Jonathan Sparkes

Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Alternative Worship Service at Marks Tey this evening at 6:30pm led by Revd Ruth Ridge. A pilgrimage to celebrate St Columbia. Hiking boots not needed but there will be a little walking.

Friends of St Botolph’s present Piano Fest 2014. Admission by donation to the Church Heating Appeal Fund. Sundays June 8, June 15 and June 22 starting at 3:00pm. See poster for more information.

Join in the Blooming Great Tea Party in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care at Fingringhoe Methodist Church on Monday 23rd June from 10:30 – 12noon. See poster on 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 15th June 2014

Trinity Sunday

INTROIT – ‘Spirit of the Living God’ SF 511

We offer you a warm welcome especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us through the Recording Ministry and to Alan Beesley 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: Pat Bingham,Rose & Peter Bobby, Dorothy Cardey, Charles & Florrie Cronin, Grace & Gerald Daldry, 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 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.

General Notices

Lexden Link – the summer edition of our quarterly magazine is available today. Please make sure you take your copy.

Methodist Homes. If you have not been given an envelope please see Bill. Your gift helps to ensure the MHA can offer additional support and alternative therapies free of charge. Services such as MHA Live at Home schemes chaplaincy and music therapy for people living with dementia. If you are a tax payer don’t forget to fill in the Gift Aid section. Please can you return these over the next weeks.

Offerings for last Sunday: £306.30

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 clear for Time for Tots

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

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

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

Friday 20th

2:00pm – Walk – Stoke by Nayland – see notice board for further details

Next Sunday 22nd June

10:30am – Holy Communion with Revd Ruth Ridge

Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Friends of St Botolph’s present Piano Fest 2014. Admission by donation to the Church Heating Appeal Fund. Sundays June 8, June 15 and June 22 starting at 3:00pm. 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

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 8th June 2014

Pentecost

INTROIT – ‘Spirit of the Living God’ SF 511

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 with Eddie Lansdown

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: Pat Bingham,Rose & Peter Bobby, Dorothy Cardey, Charles & Florrie Cronin, Grace & Gerald Daldry, 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 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 – the summer edition of our quarterly magazine is due next week. Please see Christine Beesley if you have an article or anything else you would like included.

Rose Bobby would like to thank you all for your prayers & all those who have sent her lovely cards, flowers, fruit, chocolate & sweets. It has been so nice to have visitors, who we have asked to arrange their visits before coming, as Rose gets tired very quickly. Even our ironing is being whipped away only to return the next day, what lovely service. Once again, thank you all for everything. May God Bless you & yours. Rose & Peter.

Offerings for last Sunday: £272.00

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

Thursday 12th

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 15th June

10:30am – Local Arrangement

Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Wimpole Road Methodist Church will be celebrating 110 years this evening at 6:30pm with guest preacher The Revd Lord Leslie Griffiths and the Boxted Methodist Silver Band. Everyone is welcome.

Friends of St Botolph’s present Piano Fest 2014. Admission by donation to the Church Heating Appeal Fund. Sundays June 8, June 15 and June 22 starting at 3:00pm. See poster for more information.

An evening with Rt Revd Stephen Cottrell, Bishop of Chelmsford, Wednesday 11th June at Plume Avenue URC. 7pm for a 7:30pm start. “Where is the church in society – A church without walls” All welcome.

Action for Children sponsored walk at West Mersea on Saturday 14th June starting at 10:00am from the Chapel in Mill Road. For a sponsor form please contact Keith Thompson on 01206 844252.

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 1st June 2014

INTROIT – ‘Spirit of the Living God’ SF 511

We offer you a very warm welcome especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us through the Recording Ministry and to Elizabeth Clarke 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, Grace & Gerald Daldry, 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 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

Lexden Link – the summer edition of our quarterly magazine is due next week. Please see Christine Beesley if you have an article or anything else you would like included.

Coffee Morning with bring and buy on Saturday 7th June. This month’s charity is Macmillan Cancer Support.

Mission Weekend: £55.50 was donated to theSalvation Army. Many thanks to all those who contributed.

Offerings for last Sunday: £289.50

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 3rd

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 5th

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

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

7:30pm – Church Council Meeting

Saturday 7th

10:00 – 11:30am – Coffee Morning

Next Sunday 8th June

10:30am – Worship led by Mike Bowstead

Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

6:30pm – Songs of Praise with Eddie Lansdown

Other Events

Wimpole Road Methodist Church will be celebrating 110 years on Sunday 8th June at 6:30pm with guest preacher The Revd Lord Leslie Griffiths and the Boxted Methodist Silver Band. Everyone is welcome.

An evening with Rt Revd Stephen Cottrell, Bishop of Chelmsford, Wednesday 11th June at Plume Avenue URC. 7pm for a 7:30pm start. “Where is the church in society – A church without walls” All welcome.

Action for Children sponsored walk at West Mersea on Saturday 14th June starting at 10:00am from the Chapel in Mill Road. For a sponsor form please contact Keith Thompson on 01206 844252.

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 25th May 2014

INTROIT – ‘As Water to the Thirsty’ SoF 659 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 and Christine Beesley who are 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, Grace & Gerald Daldry, 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 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

Lexden Link – the summer edition of our quarterly magazine is due next month. Please see Christine Beesley if you have an article or anything else you would like included.

Coffee Morning with bring and buy this coming Saturday. This month’s charity is Macmillan Cancer Support.

Offerings for last Sunday: £456.20

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 27th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 22nd

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

No Time for Tots – half term holiday

Next Sunday 1st June

10:30am – Worship led by Elizabeth Clarke

Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

This evening – Alternative Worship at Marks Tay at 6:30pm led by Revd Alan Jenkins. All welcome. This will be held in the small room behind the church.

Wimpole Road Methodist Church will be celebrating 110 years on Sunday 8th June at 6:30pm with guest preacher The Revd Lord Leslie Griffiths and the Boxted Methodist Silver Band. Everyone is welcome.

An evening with Rt Revd Stephen Cottrell, Bishop of Chelmsford, Wednesday 11th June at Plume Avenue URC. 7pm for a 7:30pm start. “Where is the church in society – A church without walls” All welcome.

Action for Children sponsored walk at West Mersea on Saturday 14th June starting at 10:00am from the Chapel in Mill Road. For a sponsor form please contact Keith Thompson on 01206 844252.

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 18th May 2014

INTROIT – ‘As Water to the Thirsty’ SoF659 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 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, Grace & Gerald Daldry, Barbara Duller, Joan Rouse, Richard & May Walters and Robin Wilkinson.

We ask for your prayers for Brain Dack and his family following the death of his mother.

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

The Two Rivers Mission has been very successful and we would ask you to pray that the seeds of faith sown during this time will continue to grow. If you would like any further information Alan will be pleased to talk to you about this.

Offerings for last Sunday: £232.00

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 20th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 22nd

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 and Share at Muriel’s and Bill’s

Next Sunday 25th May

10:30am – Service led by our Worship Leaders

Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Plant Sale at Boxted Methodist Church on Saturday 24th May. 11:00 to 12:30pm. Admission 30p. Plant donations most welcome.

Quiz Night at the Ark – Highwoods Methodist Church on Saturday 24th May at 7:30pm. Teams of 6 or come on your own and they will make up a team for you. Supper is included. Suggested donation of £6 per person for Christian Aid.

Please book your place in advance:

e-mail rachel.vanstaveren or call 01206 521993

Wimpole Road Methodist Church will be celebrating 110 years on Sunday 8th June at 6:30pm with guest preacher The Revd Lord Leslie Griffiths and the Boxted Methodist Silver Band. Everyone is welcome.

An evening with Rt Revd Stephen Cottrell, Bishop of Chelmsford, Wednesday 11th June at Plume Avenue URC. 7pm for a 7:30pm start. “Where is the church in society – A church without walls” All welcome.

Action for Children sponsored walk at West Mersea on Saturday 14th June starting at 10:00am

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 11th May 2014

INTROIT – ‘As Water to the Thirsty’ SoF659 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 Major House who is leading our worship this morning as part of the Mission Weekend.

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

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

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, Grace & Gerald Daldry, Barbara Duller, Joan Rouse, Richard & May Walters and Robin Wilkinson.

Please remember Keith and Di Thompson and their son Andy in your prayers following the tragic death of their daughter–in-law Joanna on Sunday evening – the day after her 32nd birthday. They have asked for your continued prayers for the family

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

Mission Weekend with Major House of the Salvation Army. Don’t forget Gentlemen are invited to attend this Monday night’s Friendly Circle event starting at 7:30pm.

Offerings for last Sunday: £378.60

Coffee Morning: £45.00

Easter Offering Envelopes: £160.00

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Monday 12th

7:30pm – Ladies Friendly Circle – Guest Speaker – Major House

Tuesday 13th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 15th

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

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday 18th May

10:30am – Worship led by Revd Martin Camroux

Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Two Rivers Mission will be taking place from 3rd – 18th May in churches along the rivers Colne and Stour. Teams will be running special events with the aim of encouraging more people to find out about Jesus. Although our church is not taking part in the mission we can still support them with prayer.

Christian Aid Week 11th to 17th May.

Quiz Night at the Ark – Highwoods Methodist Church on Saturday 24th May at 7:30pm. Teams of 6 or come on your own and they will make up a team for you. Supper is included. Suggested donation of £6 per person for Christian Aid.

Please book your place in advance:

e-mail rachel.vanstaveren or call 01206 521993

Wimpole Road Methodist Church will be celebrating 110 years on Sunday 8th June at 6:30pm with guest preacher The Revd Lord Leslie Griffiths and the Boxted Methodist Silver Band. Everyone is welcome.

Action for Children sponsored walk at West Mersea on Saturday 14th June starting at 10:00am

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