LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 2nd April 2023
Palm Sunday

“Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest heaven!” Matthew 21 v 9

A very warm welcome to you all especially if you are a visitor and to those who will be watching the DVD during the week and to Rev Joe Adams who is leading our worship with Holy Communion this morning.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Please pray for Laurie Berris who is in hospital.

Please pray for our Ministers Rev Joe Adams and Rev Chris Preece.

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

NOTICES

Maundy Thursday – Rev Chris Preece is leading a service with Holy Communion here at 9:30am on Thursday 6th April. This will be a short service and it would be nice if as many people as possible could attend. We will not be holding a service on Easter Sunday.

Easter Offering envelopes – please can these be returned Sunday 16th April.

Christians in Stanway –
Good Friday Walk of Witness. Meet outside the Princess Charlotte at 12noon. Walk with hymns and drama will proceed to M&S and Sainsbury’s.
Easter Sunrise Service with Holy Communion 6.15am by the Lake off Robin Crescent CO3 8WR, followed by breakfast at St Andrew’s Hall Church Lane.

The Annual Church Meeting will now take place on Wednesday 26th April at 2:15pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Sunday Services on DVD – If you, or anyone you know, would like a copy of our Sunday morning service on DVD please speak with Geoff or one of the stewards. We are very grateful to Clive Carrington for fixing the recording system for us.

Midweek Prayer Time – every Thursday from 9:30am. A short service of prayer and reflection. Everyone welcome.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 4th April
2-4pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 6th April
Maundy Thursday
9:30am – Holy Communion led by Rev Chris Preece

Tuesday 11th April
2-4pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 13th April
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 16th April
10:30am – Worship led by Ron Firmin

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If you need prayer or help in any way please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Rev Joe Adams on 07985417000 or Alan Beesley on 766604.

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LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 19th March 2023
Mothering Sunday

Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. John 19 v 25

We offer you a very warm welcome especially if you are a visitor and to those who will be watching the DVD during the week and to Sally Crafer who is leading our worship this morning.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Please pray for all mothers everywhere in the world, especially those mothers who will not be with their children today.

Please pray for our Ministers Rev Joe Adams and Rev Chris Preece.

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

NOTICES

A very big thank you to Janet Smith for the flowers today.

This Lent we are collecting money for WaterAid. Please bring in your ‘jars of change’ by April 16th. Please see the poster on the notice board for more details.

The Annual Church Meeting will take place on Wednesday 22nd March at 2:15pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Maundy Thursday – Rev Chris Preece is leading a service with Holy Communion here at 9:30am on Thursday 6th April. It would be nice if as many people as possible could attend. We will not be holding a service on Easter Sunday.

Sunday Services on DVD – If you, or anyone you know, would like a copy of our Sunday morning service on DVD please speak with Geoff or one of the stewards.

Midweek Prayer Time – every Thursday from 9:30am. A short service of prayer and reflection. Everyone welcome.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 21st March
2-4pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 22nd March
2:15pm – Annual Church Meeting

Thursday 23rd March
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Tuesday 28th March
2-4pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 30th March
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 2nd April
Palm Sunday
10:30am – Holy Communion led by Rev Joe Adams

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If you need prayer or help in any way please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Rev Joe Adams on 07985417000 or Alan Beesley on 766604.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 5th March 2023

“Blessed are you …” Matthew 5 v 11

A very warm welcome to you all especially if you are a visitor and to those who will be watching the DVD during the week and to Rev Joe Adams who is leading our worship with Holy Communion this morning.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Please pray for members of our congregation who are unable to join us at the moment,

Please pray for our Ministers Rev Joe Adams and Rev Chris Preece.

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

NOTICES

This Lent we are collecting money for WaterAid. Please bring in your ‘jars of change’ by April 16th. Please see the poster on the notice board for more details.

The Methodist Ramblers next walk is on Tuesday 7th March starting from Lexden Methodist Church at 1.30pm

The Annual Church Meeting will take place on Wednesday 22nd March at 2:15pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Sunday Services on DVD – If you, or anyone you know, would like a copy of our Sunday morning service on DVD please speak with Geoff or one of the stewards.

Midweek Prayer Time – every Thursday from 9:30am. A short service of prayer and reflection. Everyone welcome.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 7th March
2-4pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 9th March
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Thursday 9th March
7:30pm – Local Preacher’s Meeting

Tuesday 14th March
2-4pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 16th March
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 19th March
10:30am – Worship led by Sally Crafer

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If you need prayer or help in any way please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Rev Joe Adams on 07985417000 or Alan Beesley on 766604.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 19th February 2023

“This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!”
Matthew 17 v 5

We offer you a very warm welcome especially if you are a visitor and to those who will be watching the DVD during the week and to Rev Paul Howes who is leading our worship with Holy Communion this morning.

Tea and Coffee will be served after the service and we are grateful to Mel Howes for arranging this.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Please pray for the people in Turkey and Syria affected by the earthquake. May God be with the rescuers and those providing comfort to the injured, the homeless and those grieving the loss of loved ones.
Please pray for the family of David Geary – one of our Tea Club members – who suddenly passed away Tuesday evening.

Please pray for our Ministers Rev Joe Adams and Rev Chris Preece.

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

NOTICES

Chair of District – Rev Dr David Chapman – will be leading worship at Mersea Methodist Church on Sunday 26th February at 9:30am. As we do not have a service here at Lexden on that day it would be nice if as many of us as possible could support Mersea by attending their service. Please see Alan if you would like a lift.

Serving the Present Age – Circuit day on Saturday 4th March between 10am and 3pm at The Ark. There will be a ‘bring and share’ lunch – please take something savoury. Please let us know by 27th February if you will be attending.

The Methodist Ramblers next walk is on Tuesday 7th March starting from Lexden Methodist Church at 1.30pm

Sunday Services on DVD – If you, or anyone you know, would like a copy of our Sunday morning service on DVD please speak with Geoff or one of the stewards.

Midweek Prayer Time – every Thursday from 9:30am. A short service of prayer and reflection. Everyone welcome.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 21st February
No Friendly Tea Club meeting today

Thursday 23rd February
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Tuesday 28th February
2-4pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 2nd March
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 5th March
10:30am – Holy Communion led by Rev Joe Adams

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If you need prayer or help in any way please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Rev Joe Adams on 07985417000 or Alan Beesley on 766604.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 5th February 2023

But we preach Christ crucified. 1 Corinthians 1 v 23

A very warm welcome to you especially if you are a visitor and to those who will be watching the DVD during the week and to Jonathan Sparkes who is leading our worship this morning.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Please keep Adina in your prayers.

Please pray for our Ministers Rev Joe Adams and Rev Chris Preece.

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

NOTICES

The Methodist Ramblers are starting up again after Covid. The first walk will be a 2.5 mile walk on Tuesday 7th February from Castle Methodist Church at 1.30pm to Lexden Methodist Church. Then on Tuesday 7th March there will be a 4.5 mile walk from Lexden Methodist Church at 1.30pm to Castle Methodist Church. More walks will be announced later.

Chair of District – Rev Dr David Chapman – will be leading worship at Mersea Methodist Church on Sunday 26th February at 9:30am. As we do not have a service here at Lexden on that day it would be nice if as many of us as possible could support Mersea by attending their service.

Serving the Present Age – Circuit day on Saturday 4th March between 10am and 3pm at The Ark. This will be a day to ‘springboard’ our thinking and help us to come together, share with one another and begin to think about where we go next as churches and for this to feed into wider Circuit thinking.

Sunday Services on DVD – If you, or anyone you know, would like a copy of our Sunday morning service on DVD please speak with Geoff or one of the stewards.

Midweek Prayer Time – every Thursday from 9:30am. A short service of prayer and reflection. Everyone welcome.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 7th February
2-4pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 9th February
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Tuesday 14th February
2-4pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 16th February
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 19th February
10:30am – Holy Communion led by Rev Paul Howes

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If you need prayer or help in any way please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Rev Joe Adams on 07985417000 or Alan Beesley on 766604.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 29th January 2023

But we preach Christ crucified. 1Corinthians 1 v 23

We offer you a very warm welcome especially if you are a visitor and to those who will be watching the DVD during the week and to Peter Howard who is leading our worship this morning as part of his Worship Leader training.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Please pray for peace in Europe.

Please pray for our Ministers Rev Joe Adams and Rev Chris Preece.

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

NOTICES

The Methodist Ramblers are starting up again after Covid. The first walk will be a 2.5 mile walk on Tuesday 7th February from Castle Methodist Church at 1.30pm to Lexden Methodist Church. Then on Tuesday 7th March there will be a 4.5 mile walk from Lexden Methodist Church at 1.30pm to Castle Methodist Church. More walks will be announced later.

Chair of District – Rev Dr David Chapman – will be leading worship at Mersea Methodist Church on Sunday 26th February at 9:30am. As we do not have a service here at Lexden on that day it would be nice if as many of us as possible could support Mersea by attending their service.

Sunday Services on DVD – If you, or anyone you know, would like a copy of our Sunday morning service on DVD please speak with Geoff or one of the stewards.

Midweek Prayer Time – every Thursday from 9:30am. A short service of prayer and reflection. Everyone welcome.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 31st January 2023
2-4pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 2nd February
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 5th February
10:30am – Worship led by Jonathan Sparkes

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If you need prayer or help in any way please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Rev Joe Adams on 07985417000 or Alan Beesley on 766604.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 15th January 2023
Covenant Service

You are standing here in order to enter into a covenant with the Lord your God. Deuteronomy 29 v 12

A very warm welcome to you all especially if you are a visitor and to those who will be watching the DVD during the week and to Rev Chris Preece who is leading our worship for the first time this morning.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Please pray for all the families who have lost loved ones this Christmastime. Continue to pray for world peace.

Please pray for our Ministers Rev Joe Adams and Rev Chris Preece.

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

NOTICES

Ruth Kerry on behalf of the family of John Hampshire wanted to say thank you to all those church members who attended John’s funeral on Wednesday. Ruth was thankful for all the messages of condolence she received.

The Methodist Ramblers are starting up again after Covid. The first walk will be a 2.5 mile walk on Tuesday 7th February from Castle Methodist Church at 1.30pm to Lexden Methodist Church. Then on Tuesday 7th March there will be a 4.5 mile walk from Lexden Methodist Church at 1.30pm to Castle Methodist Church. More walks will be announced later.

Sunday Services on DVD – If you, or anyone you know, would like a copy of our Sunday morning service on DVD please speak with Geoff or one of the stewards.

Midweek Prayer Time – every Thursday from 9:30am. A short service of prayer and reflection. Everyone welcome.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 17th January 2023
2-4pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 19th January
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Tuesday 24th January 2023
2-4pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 26th January
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 29th January 2023
10:30am – Worship led by Church Members

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If you need prayer or help in any way please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Rev Joe Adams on 07985417000 or Alan Beesley on 766604.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 1st January 2023
Happy New Year

The shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.” Luke 2 v 15

We offer you a very warm welcome especially if you are a visitor and to those who will be watching the DVD during the week and to Rev Joe Adams who is leading our worship this morning.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Please pray for all the families who have lost loved ones this Christmastime. Continue to pray for world peace.

Please pray for our Ministers Rev Joe Adams and Rev Chris Preece.

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

NOTICES

Beryl Cooper wishes to be remembered to her friends at Lexden and has sent us a Christmas card – which is on the notice board.

The funeral service for David Ablewhite will take place on Friday 6th January at 11am at Wimpole Road Methodist Church.

The funeral service for John Hampshire will take place here on Wednesday 11th January at 10:30am followed by committal at St Albrights.

The funeral service for Ron Austin is at The Arc, Highwoods Methodist church on Friday 13th January 2023 at 2:15 pm.

Sunday Services on DVD – If you, or anyone you know, would like a copy of our Sunday morning service on DVD please speak with Geoff or one of the stewards.

Midweek Prayer Time – every Thursday from 9:30am. A short service of prayer and reflection. Everyone welcome.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 3rd January 2023
2-4pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 5th January
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Tuesday 10th January 2023
2-4pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 12th January
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 15th January 2023
10:30am – Covenant Service and Holy Communion led by Rev Chris Preece

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If you need prayer or help in any way please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Rev Joe Adams on 07985417000 or Alan Beesley on 766604.

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Oh little lamb, oh little lamb where have you been?
I’ve been to Bethlehem, Christ Jesus I’ve seen.
Oh little lamb, oh little lamb, what did you there?
I bowed down and worshipped our saviour so fair.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 25th December 2022
Christmas Day

For to us a child is born. Isaiah 9 v 6

A very warm welcome to you all especially if you are a visitor and to those who will be watching the DVD during the week and to Alan Beesley who is leading our worship this Christmas morning.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Please pray for all the families who have lost loved ones this Christmastime. Pray for world peace.

Please pray for our Ministers Rev Joe Adams and Rev Chris Preece.

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

NOTICES

Chris Nash sends her love and wishes everyone a very happy Christmas.

The funeral for David Ablewhite will take place on Friday 6th January at 11am at Wimpole Road Methodist Church.

The funeral for John Hampshire will take place here on Wednesday 11th January at 10:30am followed by committal at St Albrights.

Sunday Services on DVD – If you, or anyone you know, would like a copy of our Sunday morning service on DVD please speak with Geoff or one of the stewards.

Midweek Prayer Time – every Thursday from 9:30am. A short service of prayer and reflection. Everyone welcome.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 27th December
No Friendly Tea Club today
Tea Club starts again on Tuesday 3rd January

Thursday 29th December
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 1st January 2023
10:30am – Worship led by Rev Joe Adams

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If you need prayer or help in any way please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Rev Joe Adams on 07985417000 or Alan Beesley on 766604.

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Did the star that shone for you
Shine out for all mankind
And is that light still shining now
With hope through space and time?

In brightest day,
In darkest night,
Shines on forever
His glorious light.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 18th December 2022
Fourth Sunday in Advent

For to us a child is born. Isaiah 9 v 6

We offer you a very warm welcome especially if you are a visitor and to those who will be watching the DVD during the week. Our service this morning is being led by our church members and Rev Joe Adams will lead us in Holy Communion.

After the service there will be a short church council meeting followed by teas and coffees in the Garling Room. Please join us if you can.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Please pray for all the families who have lost loved ones this Christmastime.

Please pray for our Ministers Rev Joe Adams and Rev Chris Preece.

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

NOTICES

Christmas Day at Lexden – we will be having a short service here next Sunday at 9:45am. Please note the earlier time. Everyone welcome.

Chris Nash sends her love and wishes everyone a very happy Christmas.

St Albright’s and Church Without Walls, Stanway Christmas Services:
Nine Lessons and Carols – 4pm Sunday 18th December
Carols on the Green – Oakwood Meadows 6-7pm Monday 19th December
Carols on the Green – Lakelands Play Area 6-7pm Wednesday 21st December
Christmas Eve – Crib Service at 4pm – Midnight Mass at 11:30pm
Christmas Day – Parish Eucharist at 10:30am

The funeral for David Ablewhite will take place on Friday 6th January at 11am at Wimpole Road Methodist Church.

The funeral for John Hampshire will take place here on Wednesday 11th January at 10:30am followed by committal at St Albrights.

Sunday Services on DVD – If you, or anyone you know, would like a copy of our Sunday morning service on DVD please speak with Geoff or one of the stewards.

Midweek Prayer Time – every Thursday from 9:30am. A short service of prayer and reflection. Everyone welcome.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 20th December
Friendly Tea Club Christmas Lunch at Berechurch Arms
Tea Club starts again on Tuesday 3rd January

Thursday 22nd December
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 25th December
Christmas Day
9:45am – Worship led by Alan Beesley

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If you need prayer or help in any way please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Rev Joe Adams on 07985417000 or Alan Beesley on 766604.