LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 13th January 2013

INTROIT – ‘May the Mind of Christ my Saviour’ H&P 739 v 1

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

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

This evening at 6:30pm – Songs of Praise led by Jane Groves

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.

Recorded Ministry – If you do not normally 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, Frank Faircloth, John Hampshire, Rita Moss, Kim Ogden, Joan Rouse, Adina Salmon, Richard 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.

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING
(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

GENERAL NOTICES

Used Postage Stamps – We are still collecting stamps for ‘Help the Heroes’ and would like to say a big thank you for all those already received. There is a box for these in the Garling Room – or give them to one of the Stewards. When cutting them from the envelope please leave a border around each stamp.

Saturday Morning Coffee Hosts – please add your names to the list on the notice board – or see one of the Stewards.

Offerings for last Sunday: £400.80

The Methodist Church World Mission Fund – please return your envelope by next Sunday – thank you.

Recycling Christmas Cards
You can recycle your old Christmas cards by giving them to ‘Just Learning’ on London Road Stanway. Bring them into the church between now and the end of January and we’ll send them all together.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 15th
2:00 to 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 17th
9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer (please leave car park clear for Time for Tots)

10:00 – 11:30am Time for Tots

7:30pm – Colchester Civic Society meeting in the Garling Room

Next Sunday 20th January
Covenant Service

10:30am – Holy Communion with Revd Ruth Ridge
Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

Future Events

New Year Social at West Bergholt Church Hall on 19th January from 3:00pm to 5:30pm. No need to book. Bring and share tea – drinks provided.

Churches Together in West Colchester United Service for Week of Prayer for Christian Unity on Sunday 20th January at 3:00pm at Christ Church. See poster.

Abbeyfield Community Project Looking Forward & Thanksgiving Service on Sunday 20th January at 6:30pm at St Stephens Church Centre. See poster.

Circuit Service at Wimpole Road on Sunday 27th January 2013 at 6:30pm with Revd Catherine Bowstead. This will be a service for the recognition of Elizabeth Clarke, Charlie Connor and Jonathan Sparkes as Local Preachers to our Circuit. Everyone is most 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 please. Telephone 01206 766604. e-mail ‘christine.beesley’. Website : lexdenmethodist

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 6th January 2013

Epiphany

INTROIT – ‘May the Mind of Christ my Saviour’ H&P 739 v 1

A very warm welcome to you, especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us through the Recording Ministry and to our Worship Leaders who are leading our service this morning.
Please join us in the Garling Room for refreshments after the Service.
Prayer Ministry – if you would like a prayer for yourself or someone else, members of the prayer team are available at the front of the Church after the morning service.
Recording Ministry – DVD’s of the service are available.
If you do not normally receive one 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, Frank Faircloth, John Hampshire, Rita Moss, Kim Ogden, Joan Rouse, Adina Salmon, Richard 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.

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING
(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

GENERAL NOTICES

Joan Rouse wanted to say thank you for her present.

Used Postage Stamps – We are still collecting stamps for ‘Help the Heroes’ and would like to say a big thank you for all those already received. There is a box for these in the Garling Room – or give them to one of the Stewards. When cutting them from the envelope please leave a border around each stamp.

Offerings for last Sunday: £169.10

Recycling Christmas Cards
You can recycle your old Christmas cards by giving them to ‘Just Learning’ on London Road Stanway. Bring them into the church between now and the end of January and we’ll send them all together.
Saturday Morning Coffee Hosts – please add your names to the list on the notice board – or see one of the Stewards.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS
Tuesday 8th
1:30pm – Funeral of Keith Fletcher at West Bergholt Methodist Church
2:00 to 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club
Thursday 10th
9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer (please leave car park clear for Time for Tots)
10:00 – 11:30am Time for Tots
Sector Communion Services
January 8th West Bergholt at 11:00am with Revd Ruth Ridge
January 9th Marks Tey at 12:45pm with Revd Ruth Ridge – (lunch at 12)
January 13th Eight Ash Green at 9:30am with Revd Ruth Ridge

Next Sunday 13th January
10:30am – Morning Worship led by Mike Bowstead
Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards
6:30pm – Songs of Praise led by Jane Groves

Future Events
Circuit Service at Wimpole Road on Sunday 27th January 2013 at 6:30pm with Revd Catherine Bowstead. This will be a service for the recognition of Elizabeth Clarke, Charlie Connor and Jonathan Sparkes as Local Preachers to our Circuit. Everyone is most 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 please. Telephone 01206 766604. e-mail ‘christine.beesley’.
Church Website : lexdenmethodist

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

NOTICES FOR WEEK COMMENCING 30th December 2012

INTROIT – ‘Jesus Name Above all Names’ SoF 298

We warmly welcome you, especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us through the Recording Ministry and to Revd Catherine Bowstead who is leading our worship today.

Please join us in the Garling Room for refreshments 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 this morning’s service.

Recording Ministry – DVD’s of the service are available.
If you do not normally receive one 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, Frank Faircloth, John Hampshire, Rita Moss, Kim Ogden, Joan Rouse, Adina Salmon 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 Highwoods.

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

A very big thank you to everyone involved in the Candlelight Carol Service. It was enjoyed by all.

Used Postage Stamps – We are still collecting stamps for ‘Help the Heroes’ so keep cutting them off your envelopes. There is a box for these in the Garling Room – or give them to one of the Stewards. When cutting them from the envelope please leave a border around each stamp.

Offerings for last Sunday: £345.00

Recycling Christmas Cards
You can recycle your old Christmas cards by giving them to ‘Just Learning’ on London Road Stanway. Bring them into the church between now and the end of January and we’ll send them all together.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

THIS WEEK

Tuesday 1st January
No Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 3rd
9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

Time for Tots will re-open on 10th January 2013

Next Sunday 6th January
Epiphany

10:30am – Morning worship led by our Worship Leaders
Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

Future Events

Circuit Service at Wimpole Road on Sunday 27th January 2013 at 6:30pm with Revd Catherine Bowstead. This will be a service for the recognition of Elizabeth Clarke, Charlie Connor and Jonathan Sparkes as Local Preachers to our Circuit. Everyone is most 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 please. Telephone 01206 766604. e-mail ‘christine.beesley’.
Church Website : www.lexden.org.uk
Church e-mail : lexdenmethodist

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

NOTICES FOR WEEK COMMENCING 23rd December 2012

Fourth in Advent

INTROIT – ‘Jesus Name Above all Names’ SoF 298

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 in the Garling Room for refreshments after the Service.

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

Recording Ministry – DVD’s of the service are available.
If you do not normally receive one please speak to Stephen Suthernwood or ring him on 01206 540988 to obtain a copy.

This Evening – Candlelight Carol Service at 6:30pm. No need to bring a torch as all the hymns will be displayed on the overhead projector.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Ron Bates, Rose and Peter Bobby, Florrie Cronin, Frank Faircloth, John Hampshire, Rita Moss, Kim Ogden, Joan Rouse, Adina Salmon 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

Used Postage Stamps – We are collecting stamps for ‘Help the Heroes’ so don’t forget to cut them off the envelopes when you receive Christmas cards this year. There is a box for these in the Garling Room – or give them to one of the Stewards. When cutting them from the envelope please leave a border around each stamp.

Offerings for last Sunday: £379.57

Christmas Cards – As in previous years the notice board in the Garling Room will be available for your Christmas cards. We suggest you send just one card to everyone at Lexden Methodist Church rather individual ones. We have also left a box in the Garling Room for donations to our Christmas charity. If you need help pinning your card on the board please see Alan or Bill.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

This Afternoon – there is a private party taking place in the Garling Room.

Christmas Week

Monday 24th – Christmas Eve
Midnight Communion – At Marks Tey Methodist Church on Christmas Eve at 11:15pm. Everyone welcome.

Tuesday 25th – Christmas Day
Local Arrangement – 9:45 – 10:30am – please join us to welcome the birth of Jesus.

No Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 27th
No Morning Prayer

Time for Tots will re-open on 10th January 2013

Saturday 29th – there is a private party taking place in the Garling Room.

Next Sunday 30th December
First Sunday of Christmas

10:30am – Morning Worship led by Revd Catherine Bowstead
Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

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’.
Church Website : www.lexden.org.uk
Church e-mail : lexdenmethodist

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

NOTICES FOR WEEK COMMENCING 16th December 2012

Third in Advent

INTROIT – ‘Jesus Name Above all Names’ SoF 298

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 in the Garling Room for refreshments after the Service.

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

Recording Ministry – DVD’s of the service are available.
If you do not normally receive one 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, John and Rosalind Hampshire, Rita Moss, Kim Ogden, Joan Rouse, Adina Salmon 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

Charles and Florrie Cronin would like to say thank you for Florrie’s Christmas present.

Used Postage Stamps – We are collecting stamps for ‘Help the Heroes’ so don’t forget to cut them off the envelopes when you receive Christmas cards this year. There is a box for these in the Garling Room – or give them to one of the Stewards. When cutting them from the envelope please leave a border around each stamp.

Offerings for last Sunday: £204.00

Christmas Cards – As in previous years the notice board in the Garling Room will be available for your Christmas cards. We suggest you send just one card to everyone at Lexden Methodist Church rather individual ones. We have also left a box in the Garling Room for donations to our Christmas charity. If you need help pinning your card on the board please see Alan or Bill.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

THIS WEEK

Tuesday 18th
2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 20th
9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

Time for Tots will re-open on 10th January 2013

Next Sunday 23rd December
Fourth in Advent

10:30am – Holy Communion led by Revd Ruth Ridge
Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

Future Events

Candlelight Carol Service at 6:30pm on Sunday 23rd December. No need to bring a torch as all the hymns will be displayed on the overhead projector.

Midnight Communion At Marks Tey Methodist Church on Christmas Eve at 11:45pm. Everyone welcome.

Christmas Day Service – 9:45 – 10:30am – please join us to welcome the birth of Jesus.

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’.
Church Website : www.lexden.org.uk
Church e-mail : lexdenmethodist

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

NOTICES FOR WEEK COMMENCING 9th December 2012

Second in Advent

INTROIT – ‘Jesus Name Above all Names’ SoF 298

A very warm welcome to you, especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us through the Recording Ministry and to Alan Beesley who will be leading our worship this morning in place of Revd David Dickens who is not well.

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

The flowers today have been donated by Margaret Barham in memory of her husband Stanley.

This evening at 6:30pm– Songs of Praise – led by Derek Coe

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 this morning’s service.

Recording Ministry – DVD’s of the service are available.

If you do not normally receive one 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, John and Rosalind Hampshire, Rita Moss, Kim Ogden, Joan Rouse, Adina Salmon 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

Used Postage Stamps – We are collecting stamps for ‘Help the Heroes’. There is a box for these in the Garling Room – or give yours to one of the Stewards. When cutting them from the envelope please leave a border around the stamp.

Offerings for last Sunday: £389.50

Coffee Morning: £50.00

Christmas Cards – As in previous years the notice board in the Garling Room will be available for your Christmas cards. We suggest you send just one card to everyone at Lexden Methodist Church rather individual ones. If you need help pinning your card up please see Alan or Bill.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

THIS WEEK

Monday 10th
7:30pm – Ladies Friendly Circle – Party

Tuesday 11th
10:15am – Care at Share at Grace’s (weather permitting)

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 12th
Colchester Civic Society meeting in the Garling Room

Thursday 13th
No Morning Prayer

10:00am – Crib Service
Time for Tots will re-open on 10th January 2013

Next Sunday 16th December
Third in Advent

10:30am – Morning worship led by Joanne Eckersley
Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

Future Events

Midnight Communion At Marks Tey Methodist Church on Christmas Eve at 11:45pm. Everyone welcome.

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

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

NOTICES FOR WEEK COMMENCING 2nd December 2012

First in Advent

INTROIT – ‘Jesus Name Above all Names’ SoF 298

We warmly welcome you, especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us through the Recording Ministry and to Dr Christine Jones who will be leading our morning worship.

Please join us in the Garling Room for refreshments 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 this morning’s service.

Recording Ministry – DVD’s of the service are available.
If you do not normally receive one 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, John and Rosalind Hampshire, Nancy Leggett, Rita Moss, Kim Ogden, Joan Rouse, Adina Salmon 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.

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING
(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

GENERAL NOTICES

Used Postage Stamps – We are collecting stamps for ‘Help the Heroes’. There is a box for these in the Garling Room – or give yours to one of the Stewards. When cutting them from the envelope please leave a border around the stamp.

Christmas Cards – As in previous years the notice board in the Garling Room will be available for your Christmas cards. We suggest you send just one card to everyone at Lexden Methodist Church rather individual ones. If you need help pinning your card up please see Alan or Bill.

Offerings for last Sunday: £256.70

A very big thank you to Mo and David for arranging the Friendly Tea Club Christmas Lunch. It was enjoyed by all.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

THIS WEEK

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

Thursday 6th
9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer (please leave car park clear for Time for Tots)

10:00 – 11:30am Time for Tots

Next Sunday 9th December
Second in Advent

10:30am – Morning worship led by Revd David Dickens
Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

6:30pm – Songs of Praise – led by Derek Coe

Future Events

EACH Christmas Carol Service at St Michaels Church, Mile End Road on Tuesday 11th December at 7:30pm. The Stanway School Glee Club will be leading the performance and there will be a retiring collection in aid of EACH. Please call Jo Colbert on 01206 848450 if you would like to attend.

Midnight Communion At Marks Tey Methodist Church on Christmas Eve at 11:45pm. 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 please. Telephone 01206 766604. e-mail ‘christine.beesley’.
Church Website : www.lexden.org.uk
Church e-mail : lexdenmethodist

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LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

NOTICES FOR WEEK COMMENCING 25th November 2012

INTROIT – ‘O Breath of God’ H&P 308 v 1

A very warm welcome to you, especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us through the Recording Ministry and to Revd Teresa Wynne who will be leading our service with Holy Communion today.

Please join us in the Garling Room for refreshments 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 this morning’s service.

Recording Ministry – DVD’s of the service are available.
If you do not normally receive one please speak to Stephen Suthernwood or ring him on 01206 540988 to obtain a copy.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – The family of Rose Leek, Ron Bates, Rose and Peter Bobby, Florrie Cronin, John and Rosalind Hampshire, Nancy Leggett, Rita Moss, Kim Ogden, Joan Rouse, Adina Salmon (family bereavement) 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.

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING
(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

GENERAL NOTICES

Beacon House – Please remember that we are collecting for Beacon House throughout November. They have asked for Soap Powder, Instant (just add water) Hot Chocolate, Razors (yellow/orange) and Biscuits.
There is a box in the vestibule for these.

Sunday Morning Tea and Coffee Rota – If you are not already on our list and would like to help making tea and coffee after the morning service please add your name to the list on the notice board or speak with one of the Stewards.

Offerings for last Sunday: £287.72
DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

THIS WEEK

Monday 26th
7:30pm – Ladies Friendly Club with Revd Christine Shillaker

Tuesday 27th
No Friendly Tea Club – Christmas Lunch

Wednesday 28th
7:30pm – Worship Leaders meeting in the Garling Room

Thursday 29nd
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

Friday 30th
12:15pm – Funeral service for Rose Leek
Additional parking available at Praiseway

Saturday 1st December
10:00am – Coffee Morning – Collecting for EACH

Next Sunday 2nd December
First in Advent
10:30am – Morning worship led by Dr Christine Jones
Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

Future Events

Taizé Evening at St John the Baptist Church, Iceni Way, Shrub End on Thursday 29th November 7:00pm to 8:00pm. Followed by refreshments.

EACH Christmas Carol Service at St Michaels Church, Mile End Road on Tuesday 11th December at 7:30pm. The Stanway School Glee Club will be leading the performance and there will be a retiring collection in aid of EACH. Please call Jo Colbert on 01206 848450 if you would like to attend.

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’.
Church Website : lexdenmethodist

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

NOTICES FOR WEEK COMMENCING 18th November 2012

INTROIT – ‘O Breath of God’ H&P 308 v 1

We warmly welcome you, especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us through the Recording Ministry and to our Worship Leaders led by Alan Beesley who are leading our worship today.

Please join us in the Garling Room for refreshments 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 this morning’s service.

Recording Ministry – DVD’s of the service are available.
If you do not normally receive one please speak to Stephen Suthernwood or ring him on 01206 540988 to obtain a copy.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Please pray for the family of Rose Leek. There will be a funeral service here at Lexden on 30th November at 12:15pm.
Please also pray for Ron Bates, Rose and Peter Bobby, Florrie Cronin, John and Rosalind Hampshire, Nancy Leggett, Rita Moss, Kim Ogden, Joan Rouse, Adina Salmon (family bereavement) 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 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

Beacon House We are collecting throughout November. All donations are gratefully received and this month they have especially asked for Soap Powder, Instant (just add water) Hot Chocolate, Razors (preferably yellow or orange) and Biscuits.
There is a box in the vestibule for these.

Offerings for last Sunday: £408.13

Correction to the Minutes of the Church Council Meeting held on 17th October
Item 6 – Circuit Strategy Report
Total ballot 16: For 12. Against 2. Abstain 2.

IBRA Daily Bible Reading Notes for Next Year
Light for Our Path 2013 at £8.75
Words for Today 2013 at £8.75
Please see Muriel to order your copy.

Sunday Morning Tea and Coffee Rota – we are preparing the rota for next year. If you are not already on our list and would like to help making tea and coffee after the morning service please add your name to the list on the notice board.

Charity Christmas Cards – once again these are for sale at the Library.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

THIS WEEK

Tuesday 20th
2:00 to 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

Next Sunday 25th

10:30am – Morning worship with Holy Communion led by Revd Teresa Wynne from St Leonards Church
Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

Future Events

Christmas Coffee Morning at West Bergholt on Saturday 24th November.
10 am to 12 noon. Coffee, mince pies and stalls – all welcome.

Taizé Evening at St John the Baptist Church, Iceni Way, Shrub End on Thursday 29th November 7:00pm to 8:00pm. Followed by refreshments.

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’.
Church Website : www.lexden.org.uk
Church e-mail : lexdenmethodist

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

NOTICES FOR WEEK COMMENCING 11th November 2012

INTROIT – ‘O Breath of God’ H&P 308 v 1

We warmly welcome you, especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us through the Recording Ministry and to Peter Wright who is leading our worship today on Remembrance Sunday.

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

This evening 6.30pm – Songs of Praise led by Dr Christine Jones

Prayer Ministry – if you would like a prayer for yourself or someone else, team members will be available at the front of the Church after this morning’s service.
If you feel called to join our Prayer Ministry team please speak to one of the Stewards. We would dearly love to have more people join the team.

Recording Ministry – DVD’s of the service are available.
If you do not normally receive one 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, John and Rosalind Hampshire, Nancy Leggett, Rose Leek, Rita Moss, Kim Ogden (in hospital), Joan Rouse 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 Marks Tey Methodist Church.

Lest we forget – please pray for all service men and women. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING
(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

GENERAL NOTICES

Beacon House We are collecting for Beacon House throughout November. All donations are gratefully received and this month they have especially asked for Soap Powder, Instant (just add water) Hot Chocolate, Razors (preferably yellow or orange) and Biscuits.
There is a box in the vestibule for these.

Offerings for last Sunday: £352.99
Coffee Morning: £30.00

Friends International are seeking host families for international students over the Christmas holiday. Please see the poster on the notice board.

IBRA Daily Bible Reading Notes for Next Year
Light for Our Path 2013 at £8.75
Words for Today 2013 at £8.75
Please see Muriel to order your copy.

Sunday Morning Tea and Coffee Rota – we are preparing the rota for next year. If you are not already on our list and would like to help making tea and coffee after the morning service please add your name to the list on the notice board.

Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Appeal – We collected 40 shoeboxes. Well done to everyone! A big thank you to Jane and Avril for organising this.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

THIS WEEK

Monday 12th
7:30pm – Ladies Friendly Circle with Ron Whitney

Tuesday 13th
2:00 to 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
2:00pm – Care and Share at Muriel’s and Bill’s – please note the earlier time

Next Sunday 18th

10:30am – Morning worship – local arrangement led by Alan Beesley
Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

Future Events

Christmas Coffee Morning at West Bergholt on Saturday 24th November.
10 am to 12 noon. Coffee, mince pies and stalls – all 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 please. Telephone 01206 766604. e-mail ‘christine.beesley’.
Church Website : www.lexden.org.uk
Church e-mail : lexdenmethodist