LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 4th August 2013

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We warmly welcome you, 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 – We are very sad to report the death of our very dear friend Rita Moss. She died in hospital on Friday morning. Please remember her family in your prayers.

Also pray for Rose & Peter Bobby, Charles & Florrie Cronin, Kim & Ruth Ogden, Joan Rouse, Richard & May Walters and Robin Wilkinson.

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

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

GENERAL NOTICES

Grateful thanks to all who contributed to World and Home Missions. The total for World Church boxes was £203.31 and for Mission in Britain boxes £270.52, a fantastic overall increase on last year’s total of over a hundred pounds. Thank you again and God bless you all. Laurie

Methodist Prayer Handbook 2013-2014 – these will be ordered for all who purchased them last year. If you no longer want a copy please let Peter Bobby know as soon as possible. These are a useful daily prayer guide and priced at £3.50 each. Anyone else wishing to purchase a copy please let Peter know.

Offerings for last Sunday: £tba

Walking in the Footsteps of the Methodist Preachers – the walk arranged for Tuesday 6th will now be taking place on Wednesday 14th.

Meet at Stoke-by-Nayland recreation ground car park at 2:00pm.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 6th

1:00pm – Friendly Tea Club – note the earlier start time for Fish & Chip lunch

Thursday 8th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

Next Sunday 11th August

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

Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

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

Other Events

A Day of Guided Prayer at St Leonard’s Church, Lexden on Saturday 10th August from 9:00am onwards. Please see notice board for details.

Summer Picnic on Saturday 17th August starting at 12 noon. Change of venue – this will now be held at the Manse Gardens West Bergholt. We are having a ‘bring & share meal’. Our friends at Marks Tey are bringing the sweets and puddings so please can we provide savouries. Please let us know what you will be bringing by adding to the list on the notice board. Everyone is welcome and if you need a lift please let one of the stewards know.

Circuit Welcome Service to Alan and Janet Jenkins on Sunday 8th September at 6:30pm at Wimpole Road Methodist Church.

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 latest please. Telephone 01206 766604. e-mail ‘christine.beesley’.

Website : lexdenmethodist

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 28th July 2013

INTROIT – ‘When I Feel the Touch’ SF 594

A very warm welcome to you, especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us through the Recording Ministry and to our Worship Leaders who are leading our service 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, Rita Moss, Kim & Ruth Ogden, 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 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

Grateful thanks to all who contributed to World and Home Missions. The total for World Church boxes was £203.31 and for Mission in Britain boxes £270.52, a fantastic overall increase on last year’s total of over a hundred pounds. Thank you again and God bless you all. Laurie

Methodist Prayer Handbook 2013-2014 – these will be ordered for all who purchased them last year. If you no longer want a copy please let Peter Bobby know as soon as possible. These are a useful daily prayer guide and priced at £3.50 each. Anyone else wishing to purchase a copy please let Peter know.

Beacon House – we are collecting for Beacon House throughout July. There is a box in the entrance vestibule for your donations of clothing, toiletries and food. Envelopes for money are also available. Thank you

Offerings for last Sunday: £384.45

Methodist Homes Envelopes: £56.00

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Circuit Farewell Service for John and Jane Allison this evening at 6:30pm at Wimpole Road Methodist Church. Everyone welcome. Transport can be provided. Please speak with one of the stewards if you need a lift.

Monday 29th

5:30pm – Ladies Friendly Circle Fish & Chip and Film Night

Tuesday 30th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 1st August

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

Saturday 3rd August

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

Chosen charity this month – Friends International

Next Sunday 4th August

10:30am – Worship led by Revd David Dickens

Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Summer Holiday Project 2013 – The Arts Award for young persons will be held at Lexden Methodist Church during July and August. Attendance is free but a contribution for outings would be appreciated. If you know of someone who would be interested please see Cicely. Further details are on the Notice Board.

A Day of Guided Prayer at St Leonard’s Church, Lexden on Saturday 10th August from 9:00am onwards. Please see notice board for details.

Summer Picnic on Saturday 17th August starting at 12 noon. Change of venue – this will now be held at the Manse Gardens West Bergholt. We are having a ‘bring & share meal’. Our friends at Marks Tey are bringing the sweets and puddings so please can we provide savouries. Everyone is welcome and if you need a lift please let one of the stewards know.

Circuit Welcome Service to Alan and Janet Jenkins on Sunday 8th September at 6:30pm at Wimpole Road Methodist Church.

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 latest please. Telephone 01206 766604. e-mail ‘christine.beesley’.

Website : lexdenmethodist

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 21st July 2013

INTROIT – ‘When I Feel the Touch’ SF 594

We warmly welcome you, especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us through the Recording Ministry and to Ron Firman 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, Rita Moss – now in a nursing home, Kim & Ruth Ogden, 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.

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING
(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

GENERAL NOTICES

Rose & Peter Bobby would like to thank everyone for their cards and visits and prayers of condolence following the death of their son David.

Beacon House – we are collecting for Beacon House throughout July. There is a box in the entrance vestibule for your donations of clothing, toiletries and food. Envelopes for money are also available. Thank you

Time for Tots is now on its Summer holiday and will start again on Thursday 5th September.

Offerings for last Sunday: £382.00

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 23rd
2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 25th
9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

Next Sunday 28th July
10:30am – Local Arrangement led by our Worship Leaders
Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

Circuit Farewell Service for John and Jane Allison on Sunday 28th July at 6:30pm at Wimpole Road Methodist Church. Everyone welcome. Transport can be provided. Please speak with one of the stewards if you need a lift.

Other Events

Ladies Friendly Circle next week – Monday 29th July – will be a fish & chip supper and film evening. By popular demand we will be showing South Pacific.

Summer Holiday Project 2013 – The Arts Award for young persons will be held at Lexden Methodist Church during July and August. Attendance is free but a contribution for outings would be appreciated. If you know of someone who would be interested please see Cicely. Further details are on the Notice Board.

Summer Picnic at Marks Tey Methodist Church on Saturday 17th August starting at 12 noon. This is a joint church event and we would like to see as many of our Lexden people there as possible. Anyone needing a lift will be accommodated. We will be having a shared lunch followed by fun and activities in the garden. Please add this date to your diary.

Circuit Welcome Service to Alan and Janet Jenkins on Sunday 8th September at 6:30pm at Wimpole Road Methodist Church.

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 latest please. Telephone 01206 766604. e-mail ‘christine.beesley’.
Website : lexdenmethodist

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 14th July 2013

Action for Children Sunday

INTROIT – ‘When I Feel the Touch’ SF 594

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

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

This evening at 6:30pm – Songs of Praise led by 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 – Rose & Peter Bobby, Charles & Florrie Cronin, Rita Moss – now in a nursing home, Kim & Ruth Ogden, Joan Rouse, David Sainty, Richard & May Walters and Robin Wilkinson.

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

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

GENERAL NOTICES

Beacon House – we are collecting for Beacon House throughout July. There is a box in the entrance vestibule for your donations of clothing, toiletries and food. Thank you

World Mission and Mission in Britain – please can you give your boxes to Laurie by the 21st of July at the latest. We look forward to your continued support in the coming year.

Offerings for last Sunday:

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Monday 15th
Ladies Friendly Circle – Canal Boat Trip

Tuesday 16th
2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club at Mo’s and David’s

Thursday 18th
9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer (please leave the car park for Time for Tots)

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

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

Next Sunday 21st July
10:30am – Worship led by Ron Firman
Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Farewell worship with Richard and Katy Smith – from the Abbeyfield Community Project – on Sunday 14th July at 6:30pm at St Margaret’s Church, Mersea Road, Berechurch.

CLC – Christian Literature Crusade – will be at Praiseway on Saturday 20th July from 10:00am to 12:00noon. Books, gifts and cards available on the day or can be ordered. Also tea, coffee and cake.

Summer Holiday Project 2013 – The Arts Award for young persons will be held at Lexden Methodist Church during July and August. Attendance is free but a contribution for outings would be appreciated. If you know of someone who would be interested please see Cicely. Further details are on the Notice Board.

Circuit Farewell Service for John and Jane Allison on Sunday 28th July at 6:30pm at Wimpole Road Methodist Church.

Summer Picnic at Marks Tey Methodist Church on Saturday 17th August starting at 12 noon. This is a joint church event and we would like to see as many of our Lexden people there as possible. Anyone needing a lift will be accommodated. We will be having a shared lunch followed by fun and activities in the garden. Please add this date to your diary.

Circuit Welcome Service to Alan and Janet Jenkins on Sunday 8th September at 6:30pm at Wimpole Road Methodist Church.

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 latest please. Telephone 01206 766604. e-mail ‘christine.beesley’.
Website : lexdenmethodist
£356.70
Benevolence Fund: £7.50
Coffee Morning: £45.00

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 7th July 2013

INTROIT – ‘When I Feel the Touch’ SF 594

We warmly welcome 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 service with Holy Communion today.

There will be a retiring offering for the Benevolence 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 and family following the loss of their son David, Charles & Florrie Cronin, Rita Moss – in hospital, Kim & Ruth Ogden, Joan Rouse, David Sainty, 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.

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 funeral of David Bobby will take place on Friday 12th July at 12 noon at St Teresa’s Church followed by a private family burial at West Bergholt Methodist Church churchyard. Everyone is invited to the Marks Tey Hotel for refreshments afterwards.

Beacon House – we will be collecting for Beacon House throughout July. There is a box in the entrance vestibule for your donations of clothing, toiletries and food. Thank you

World Mission and Mission in Britain – please can you give your boxes to Laurie over the next week or by the 21st of July at the latest. We look forward to your continued support in the coming year.

Offerings for last Sunday: £230.20

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS
Tuesday 9th
2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 11th
9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer (please leave the car park for Time for Tots)

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday 14th July
10:30am – Worship led by Meryle Longley
Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

6:30pm – Songs of Praise led by Eddie Lansdown

Other Events

Variety Concert at Trinity Methodist Church on Saturday 13th July starting at 7:00pm. Tickets £8. See poster on notice board for more information.

Pet Service at Boxted Methodist Church on Sunday 14th July at 10:30am. All pets welcome large or small. See poster on notice board for more information.

Farewell worship with Richard and Katy Smith on Sunday 14th July at 6:30pm at St Margaret’s Church, Mersea Road, Berechurch.

Summer Holiday Project 2013 – The Arts Award for young persons will be held at Lexden Methodist Church during July and August. Attendance is free but a contribution for outings would be appreciated. If you know of someone who would be interested please see Cicely. Further details are on the Notice Board.

Circuit Farewell Service for John and Jane Allison on Sunday 28th July at 6:30pm at Wimpole Road Methodist Church.

Summer Picnic at Marks Tey Methodist Church on Saturday 17th August starting at 12 noon. This is a joint church event and we would like to see as many of our Lexden people there as possible. Anyone needing a lift will be accommodated. We will be having a shared lunch followed by fun and activities in the garden. Please note this date in your diary.

Circuit Welcome Service to Alan and Janet Jenkins on Sunday 8th September at 6:30pm at Wimpole Road Methodist Church.

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 latest please. Telephone 01206 766604. e-mail ‘christine.beesley’.
Website : lexdenmethodist

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 30th June 2013

INTROIT – ‘Day by Day Dear Lord’ H&P 671

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 today.

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, Rita Moss – in hospital, Kim & Ruth Ogden, Joan Rouse, David Sainty, Richard & May Walters and Robin Wilkinson.

We are very saddened to report the sudden death, at just 43, of David Bobby – son of Rose and Peter. Please remember his wife Paula and his children Jess and Josh, as well as the rest of the 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 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

World Mission and Mission in Britain – Thank you to everyone who has been saving money for World Mission and Mission in Britain during the past year. Laurie would be grateful if the boxes could be given to him over the next two weeks or by the 21st of July at the latest. We look forward to your continued support in the coming year.

Beacon House – we will be collecting for Beacon House throughout July. There will be a box in the entrance vestibule for your donations of clothing, toiletries and food.

Offerings for last Sunday: £325.00

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Songs of Praise – at Fingringhoe Methodist Chapel this afternoon at 3:00pm. Everyone welcome. Please see one of the Stewards if you would like a lift.

Monday 1st July

7:30pm – Ladies Friendly Circle – Street Pastors

Tuesday 2nd

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 4th

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

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday 7th July

10:30am – Holy Communion led by the Army Chaplain

Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

Future Events

Summer Holiday Project 2012 – The Arts Award for young persons will be held at Lexden Methodist Church during July and August. Attendance is free but a contribution for outings would be appreciated. If you know of someone who would be interested please see Cicely. Further details are on the Notice Board.

Farewell worship with Richard and Katy Smith on Sunday 14th July at 6:30pm at St Margaret’s Church, Mersea Road, Berechurch.

Circuit Farewell Service for John and Jane Allison on Sunday 28th July at 6:30pm at Wimpole Road Methodist Church.

Summer Picnic at Marks Tey Methodist Church on Saturday 17th August starting at 12 noon. This is a joint church event and we would like to see as many of our Lexden people there as possible. Anyone needing a lift will be accommodated. We will be having a shared lunch followed by fun and activities in the garden. More details nearer the time.

Circuit Welcome Service to Alan and Janet Jenkins on Sunday 8th September at 6:30pm at Wimpole Road Methodist Church.

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 latest please. Telephone 01206 766604. e-mail ‘christine.beesley’.

Website : lexdenmethodist

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 23rd June 2013

INTROIT – ‘Day by Day Dear Lord’ H&P 671

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 today.

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, Rita Moss, Kim & Ruth Ogden, Joan Rouse, David Sainty, 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.

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING
(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

GENERAL NOTICES

Methodist Homes Envelopes – please return today. Don’t forget to fill in the ‘Gift Aid’ details if you are a tax payer.

Evening Service – this evening at 6:30pm at Marks Tey. Worship led by Margaret Potter who will be talking about child labour and trafficking in the chocolate industry. Everyone welcome. Please see one of the Stewards if you would like a lift.

Offerings for last Sunday: £371.00
Benevolent Fund: £4.80

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 25th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 27th

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

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday 30th

10:30am – Worship led by Jonathan Sparkes
Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

Future Events

Songs of Praise – at Fingringhoe Methodist Chapel on Sunday 30th June at 3:00pm. Everyone welcome. Please speak with one of the Stewards if you would like a lift.

Farewell worship with Richard and Katy Smith on Sunday 14th July at 6:30pm at St Margaret’s Church, Mersea Road, Berechurch.

Circuit Farewell Service for John and Jane Allison on Sunday 28th July at 6:30pm at Wimpole Road Methodist Church.

Summer Picnic at Marks Tey Methodist Church on Saturday 17th August starting at 12 noon. This is a joint church event and we would like to see as many of our Lexden people there as possible. Anyone needing a lift will be accommodated. We will be having a shared lunch followed by fun and activities in the garden. More details nearer the time.

Circuit Welcome Service to Alan and Janet Jenkins on Sunday 8th September at 6:30pm at Wimpole Road Methodist Church.

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 latest please. Telephone 01206 766604. e-mail ‘christine.beesley’. Website : lexdenmethodist

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 16th June 2013

INTROIT – ‘Day by Day Dear Lord’ H&P 671

We warmly welcome 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 service with Holy Communion today.

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, Rita Moss, Kim & Ruth Ogden, Joan Rouse, David Sainty, 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.

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING

(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

GENERAL NOTICES

Methodist Homes Envelopes – if you haven’t already brought yours back please return by next Sunday. Don’t forget to fill in the ‘Gift Aid’ details if you are a tax payer.

Saturday Coffee Morning – a very big thank you to everyone who has volunteered to help with the teas and coffees at our monthly Coffee Mornings. We still need some help on the 3rd August so if you feel able to assist please add your name to the list on the notice board or see Bill.

Step Forward – new members are still welcome. For more information see Jane Groves or call John Allison on 793888 or Charlie Connor on 866622.

Offerings for last Sunday: £240.00

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Monday 17th

7:30pm – Ladies Friendly Club – Guest Speaker – Charlie Connor

Tuesday 18th

10:30am – Full day walk – The Naze, Walton

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 20th

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

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

7:30pm – Bible Study at Lexden

Next Sunday 23rd

10:30am – Worship led by Joanne Eckersley

Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

Future Events

Friends International – prayer breakfast on Saturday 29th June starting at 9:00am at the Wivenhoe campus of Essex University. Contact Linda Pepper on 01473 270996 if you are able to attend. See their newsletter on the notice board.

Farewell worship with Richard and Katy Smith on Sunday 14th July at 6:30pm at St Margaret’s Church, Mersea Road, Berechurch.

Circuit Farewell Service for John and Jane Allison on Sunday 28th July at 6:30pm at Wimpole Road Methodist Church.

Summer Picnic with Marks Tey on Saturday 17th August starting at 12 noon. This is a joint church event and we would like to see as many of our Lexden people there as possible. We will be having a shared lunch followed by fun and activities in the Marks Tey garden. More details nearer the time.

Circuit Welcome Service to Alan and Janet Jenkins on Sunday 8th September at 6:30pm at Wimpole Road Methodist Church.

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 latest please. Telephone 01206 766604. e-mail ‘christine.beesley’. Website : lexdenmethodist

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 9th June 2013

Methodist Homes Sunday

INTROIT – ‘Day by Day Dear Lord’ H&P 671

A very warm welcome to you, especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us through the Recording Ministry and to Jane Allison 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 Gerald and Grace Daldry

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, Rita Moss, Kim & Ruth Ogden, 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.

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING

(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

GENERAL NOTICES

Beacon House urgently needs more volunteers. If you are able to give four hours a week on a regular basis between 10:00am and 2:00pm please call them on 761960.

Step Forward – bible study course is being run at Castle Church at on Wednesday evenings. This week it will start at 5:30pm. For more information see Jane Groves or call John Allison on 793888 or Charlie Connor on 866622.

Offerings for Sunday 26th May: £236.10

Offerings for last Sunday: £332.00

Coffee Morning: £41.00

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 11th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 13th

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

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday 16th

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

Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Colne Valley Praise – “Evangelising the Colne Valley” on Saturday 15th June at 5:00pm at The Baptist Church, Hedingham Road, Halstead. Guest speaker will be Stephen Cottrell, Bishop of Chelmsford. Everyone welcome to join in the worship and celebration. Details on the notice board or see Alan Beesley

Friends International – prayer breakfast on Saturday 29th June starting at 9:00am at the Wivenhoe campus of Essex University. Contact Linda Pepper on 01473 270996 if you are able to attend. See their newsletter on the notice board.

Farewell worship with Richard and Katy Smith on Sunday 14th July at 6:30pm at St Margaret’s Church, Mersea Road, Berechurch.

Circuit Farewell Service for John and Jane Allison on Sunday 28th July at 6:30pm at Wimpole Road Methodist Church.

Joint Church picnic with Marks Tey on Saturday 17th August starting at 12 noon. There will be a shared lunch followed by fun and activities in the Marks Tey garden. More details nearer the time.

Circuit Welcome Service to Alan and Janet Jenkins on Sunday 8th September at 6:30pm at Wimpole Road Methodist Church.

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 latest please. Telephone 01206 766604. e-mail ‘christine.beesley’. Website : lexdenmethodist

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There will be a joint Church Council at Lexden Methodist Church starting at 7:30pm on Wednesday 5 June. Everybody welcome.