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.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 2nd 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 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, 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 our 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

Communion Services – there is a list of midweek services on the notice board. This week there is a Communion Service at Marks Tey led by Revd Ruth Ridge on Wednesday 5th June starting at 12:45pm. This follows the lunch at 12noon.

Step Forward – the course is being run at Castle Church at 6.00pm on Wednesday evenings. For more information call John Allison on 793888 or Charlie Connor on 866622. See poster on notice board.

Offerings for last Sunday: This will be announced at a later date.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Monday 3rd

7:30pm – Ladies Friendly Circle – Guest Speaker – David Ablewhite

Tuesday 4th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 6th

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

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday 9th June

Methodist Homes Sunday

10:30am – Morning Worship led by Jane Allison
Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

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

Future Events

Action for Children – ‘Step out for Children’ – sponsored walk on Saturday 15th June starting at 10:00am from Mersea Methodist Church. Contact Keith Thompson on 844252 for a sponsor form.

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.

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 26th May 2013

Trinity Sunday

INTROIT – ‘Spirit of the Living God’ H&P 295

A very warm welcome to 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 – 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 our 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

Coffee Morning this coming Saturday 10:00 – 11:30am. A chance to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee with friends. There is also a selection of ‘bring and buy’ articles with all money raised going to charity. If you have a charity you feel would appreciate our help please let us know and we can add them to our list.
We also need volunteers to help make the tea and coffee at these monthly meetings. If you feel able to help please add your name to the list on the notice board or speak with one of the stewards.

Offerings for last Sunday: £341.72

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 28th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 30th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

No Time for Tots – Half Term Holiday

7:30pm – Bible Study at Marks Tey

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

Saturday 1st June

10:00 – 11:30am – Coffee Morning – everyone welcome

Next Sunday 2nd June

10:30am – Morning Worship led by Elizabeth Clarke
Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Step Forward – It is four years since the Colchester Methodist Circuit pioneered the Christian Discipleship course entitled ‘Step Forward’ as a way of helping Christians study the Bible and share the meaning of their faith together in a small group. Those who followed the course at the time have spoken of its value to them on their Christian journey and two members of that group, Charlie Connor and Sue Wood, have now indicated their willingness to lead the course and, having completed the training programme, they are offering to run the course at Castle Church at 6.30pm on Wednesday evenings beginning on May 22nd but you are still welcome to join. For more information call John Allison on 793888 or Charlie Connor on 866622. See poster on notice board.

Action for Children – ‘Step out for Children’ – sponsored walk on Saturday 15th June starting at 10:00am from Mersea Methodist Church. Contact Keith Thompson on 844252 for a sponsor form.

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 19th May 2013

Pentecost

INTROIT – ‘Spirit of the Living God’ H&P 295

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

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

Prayer Ministry – if you would like a prayer for yourself or someone else, members of the prayer team will be available at the front of the Church after the morning service.

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

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Rose & Peter Bobby, 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 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.

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING

(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

GENERAL NOTICES

Pentecost Family Festival and picnic at West Mersea at 4:00pm this afternoon. There will be a celebration service and an ‘open the book’ drama. Also kite making and sandcastle building. All the events will take place on the putting green near the beach end of Empress Avenue in West Mersea. Bring your own picnic and a groundsheet or something to sit on.

Please note that there is no free parking, even on a Sunday.

Wet weather plan will be in Mersea Methodist Church premises in Mill Road.

Please speak with one of the stewards if you would like a lift.

If you feel able to assist with this event in any way please speak to

Geoff Wilcox.

Offerings for last Sunday: £391.10

We need more volunteers to make tea and coffee for the Coffee Mornings that are held on the first Saturday of each month. Please add your name to the list on the notice board or speak with one of the stewards.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Monday 20th

7:30pm – Ladies Friendly Circle – guest speaker Gerald Daldry

Tuesday 21st

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 23rd

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

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday 26th

10:30am – Morning Worship led by Revd David Dickens

Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Step Forward – It is four years since the Colchester Methodist Circuit pioneered the Christian Discipleship course entitled ‘Step Forward’ as a way of helping Christians study the Bible and share the meaning of their faith together in a small group. Those who followed the course at the time have spoken of its value to them on their Christian journey and two members of that group, Charlie Connor and Sue Wood, have now indicated their willingness to lead the course and, having completed the training programme, they are offering to run the course at Castle Church at 6.30pm on Wednesday evenings beginning on May 22nd. For more information call John Allison on 793888 or Charlie Connor on 866622. See poster on notice board.

Action for Children – ‘Step out for Children’ – sponsored walk on Saturday 15th June starting at 10:00am from Mersea Methodist Church. Contact Keith Thompson on 844252 for a sponsor form.

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 12th May 2013

INTROIT – ‘Spirit of the Living God’ H&P 295

We warmly welcome you, especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us through the Recording Ministry and to Revd John Robinson 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 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, Florrie Cronin, Rita Moss, Kim & Ruth Ogden, Joan Rouse, Richard & May Walters and Robin Wilkinson.

Ron Bates – we have recently heard about the sad death of our dear friend Ron Bates in Australia. He will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved him.

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 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

The flowers today have been donated by Mo and David Beale in memory of mum and dad.

Easter Offering Service at Wimpole Road Methodist Church this evening at 6:30pm. Everyone welcome or you can write a prayer request – there is a basket for these in the vestibule. This is an opportunity for the whole circuit to dedicate the Easter Offering and to hear more about the World Mission Fund.

Offerings for last Sunday: £345.80
Benevolent Fund: £3.00
Coffee Morning: £34.50

Volunteers are required to make the tea and coffee for the Saturday Coffee Mornings. These are held on the first Saturday of each month. Please add your name to the list on the notice board or speak with one of the stewards.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 14th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 15th

7:30pm – Stewards and Pastoral Visitors meeting

Thursday 16th

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

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

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

Next Sunday 19th

10:30am – Morning Worship led by Anne Worker
Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

CLC International will be at Praiseway Church, 27 Straight Road, on Saturday 18th May from 10:00am till 12noon. There will be a selection of books, gifts and cards available on the day and the opportunity to order books not available. There will also be tea, coffee and cakes for sale.

Colchester Methodist Churches invite you to West Mersea for a Pentecost Family Festival on Sunday 19th May starting at 4:00pm. There will be kite making, a celebration service and a ‘bring your own’ picnic. See notice board for details of other events and further information.

Action for Children – ‘Step out for Children’ – sponsored walk on Saturday 15th June starting at 10:00am from Mersea Methodist Church. Contact Keith Thompson on 844252 for a sponsor form.

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 5th May 2013

INTROIT – ‘Spirit of the Living God’ H&P 295

A very warm welcome to you, especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us through the Recording Ministry and to Revd John Allison 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 – Ron Bates, Rose and Peter Bobby, Florrie Cronin, Rita Moss, Kim and Ruth Ogden, Joan Rouse, Richard and 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 at 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

The toilets opposite the kitchen have now been made unisex. Meaning that male or female can use either toilet. We have been asked to request the gentlemen make sure they lower the seat when they have finished.

The Gift Aid Scheme & Our Church. This is the time of year when we submit a Gift Aid Claim. If you have made a Gift Aid Declaration on behalf of the church but your tax circumstances have changed, please tell Bill or ask him for further information.

Offerings for last Sunday: £183.75

Mission:-£65.00

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 7th

10:00am – Ladies Friendly Circle Town Walk with Guide followed by lunch at the George Hotel

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 9th

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

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

2:00pm – Walk to see the bluebells at Arger Fen – see notice board

7:30pm – Outreach Meeting – Everyone Welcome

Next Sunday 12th

10:30am – Morning Worship led by Revd John Robinson

Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

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

Other Events

Quiz Night at The Ark with supper on Saturday 11th May at 7:30pm. This is to raise money for Christian Aid and it should be an entertaining evening with excellent food and lots of fun. See poster on the notice board.

Easter Offering Service at Wimpole Road Methodist Church on Sunday 12th May at 6:30pm. Everyone welcome or you can write a prayer request – there is a basket for these in the vestibule. This is an opportunity for the whole circuit to dedicate the Easter Offering and to hear more about the World Mission Fund.

Mulberry House Pastoral Centre in High Ongar. See notice board for details of events in May.

Methodist Homes Sunday is on June 9th

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 April 2013

INTROIT – ‘Lord Jesus Christ’ H&P 617 v 1

We warmly welcome 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 – Ron Bates, Rose and Peter Bobby, Florrie Cronin, Rita Moss, Kim and Ruth Ogden, Joan Rouse, Richard and 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.

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING
(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

GENERAL NOTICES

Grace would like to thank everyone for their prayers, kind thoughts and flowers following a complicated cataract operation and also the loss of her very dear sister-in-law. Marjorie Beckwith.

The Flowers in the Church today have been donated by Clifford Whittaker in memory of his wife Doreen on the anniversary of her death.

Offerings for last Sunday: £378.50
The Gift Aid Scheme & Our Church. This is the time of year when we submit a Gift Aid Claim. If you have made a Gift Aid Declaration on behalf of the church but your tax circumstances have changed, please tell Bill or ask him for further information.

The toilets opposite the kitchen – it has been suggested that we make these toilets unisex. Meaning that male or female can use either toilet and thereby alleviate queuing. The disabled toilet is already unisex. If anyone is opposed to this suggestion please can you make one of the Stewards aware.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 30th
2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 1st May
7:30pm – Marks Tey and Lexden Joint Stewards Meeting at West Bergholt

Thursday 2nd
9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer (please leave car park clear Time for Tots)
10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

Saturday 4th
10:00 – 11:30am – Coffee Morning

Next Sunday 5th
10:30am – Holy Communion led by Revd John Allison
Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Through Faith Missions are coming to Colchester 10-18th May 2014.To prepare for this Churches Together in West Colchester are planning a "Prayer Walk’ on Saturday 4th May at 10am. The idea is to pray for the area of West Colchester, to bless its people and prepare the way for the mission a year before it actually happens. We will meet at Plume Avenue Church at 10am (they have ample parking) and we will prayer walk around the area and then return to pick up cars at 12 noon.

Outreach you are invited to attend a meeting here at Lexden on Thursday 9th May at 7:30pm to discuss how we can Reach Out. Everyone Welcome.

Easter Offering Service at Wimpole Road Methodist Church on Sunday 12th May at 6:30pm. Everyone welcome.

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