LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 4th 2022

Philip told him the good news about Jesus. Acts 8 v 35

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 with Holy Communion this morning.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Please pray for all our friends who are no longer able to meet with us on a Sunday.

Please pray for our Minister Rev Joe Adams and our new superintendent minister 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

Sunday Offering – we have decided to pass around the collection bag as part of our morning service again.

The funeral of Harold Emms is at the Colchester Crematorium this Wednesday 7th September at 12:30pm.

Our Harvest Festival will take place on Sunday 2nd October. As usual we will be collecting for the Food Bank. All donations will be gratefully received.

Helen Beesley has said a very big thank you to everyone who donated to her walk for Diabetes UK. We collected £165 which has taken her total to £655. Helen will continue to walk throughout September to reach her target of one million steps and you can follow her progress at https://step.diabetes.org.uk/fundraising/helen1293

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 6th September
2-4pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 8th September
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Tuesday 13th September
2-4pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 15th September
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 18th September
10:30am – 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.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 21st August 2022

“The Lord will guide you always.” Isaiah 58 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 Alan Beesley who is leading our worship this morning.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Please remember the family of Harold Emms in your prayers. He sadly passed away earlier this week. The funeral will be held at the Colchester Crematorium.

Please pray for our Ministers Rev Joe Adams and especially Rev Ken Chalmers and Rev Alan Jenkins as they enter retirement.

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 Prayer Handbooks 2022/2023 is now available. Price £4.65. Please take a copy and leave your money in the box provided.

The Welcome Service for Rev Chris Preece will be held at Castle on Thursday 1st September at 7:30pm with refreshments served after the service. Please note there will be no car parking available for this service except for those with disabilities. Please take time to read the introduction to Chris on the notice board.

Rev Joe Adams has invited us to an open day at the Manse with afternoon tea on Friday 2nd September between 2pm and 5pm. Please let Alan or Christine know if you will be attending so that we can provide Joe with numbers. Thank you.

Helen Beesley is walking a million steps for Diabetes UK during the Summer months. This is in support of her son Alex who has been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. If you would like to donate please see Alan or Christine Beesley or you can give on-line at https://step.diabetes.org.uk/fundraising/helen1293

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 23rd August
2-4pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 25th August
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Tuesday 30th August
2-4pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 1st September
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 4th September
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 7th August 2022

“Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” John 20 v 21

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 with Holy Communion this morning.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Please keep Roz Carrington in your prayers.

Please pray for our Ministers Rev Joe Adams and especially Rev Ken Chalmers and Rev Alan Jenkins and they enter retirement.

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 Prayer Handbooks 2022/2023 have been ordered and will be available from mid-August. Price £4.65. Please see Alan or Christine if you would like a copy.

The Welcome Service for Rev Chris Preece will also be held at Castle on Thursday 1st September at 7:30pm with refreshments served after the service.

Please note there will be no car parking available for this service except for those with disabilities.

Helen Beesley is walking a million steps for Diabetes UK during the Summer months. This is in support of her son Alex who has been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. If you would like to donate please see Alan or Christine Beesley or you can give on-line at https://step.diabetes.org.uk/fundraising/helen1293
Many thanks to those who have already donated.

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 9th August
2-4pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 11th August
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Tuesday 16th August
2-4pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 18th August
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 21st August
10:30am – 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.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 31st July 2022

O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! Psalm 8 v 1

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 to our Songs of Praise led by our own members.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Please keep Roz Carrington in your prayers.

Please pray for our Ministers Rev Joe Adams and especially Rev Ken Chalmers and Rev Alan Jenkins as they enter retirement.

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 Prayer Handbooks 2022/2023 have been ordered and will be available from mid-August. Price £4.65. Please see Alan or Christine if you would like a copy.

The Welcome Service for Rev Chris Preece will also be held at Castle on Thursday 1st September at 7:30pm with refreshments served after the service.

Please note there will be no car parking available for this service except for those with disabilities.

Helen Beesley is walking a million steps for Diabetes UK during the Summer months. This is in support of her son Alex who has been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. If you would like to donate please see Alan or Christine Beesley or you can give on-line at https://step.diabetes.org.uk/fundraising/helen1293

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 2nd August
2-4pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 4th August
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 7th August
10:30am – Holy Communion led by Rev Joe Adams

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 17th July 2022

“What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight”. Mark 10 v 27

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 David Moody who is leading our worship with Holy Communion this morning.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Please keep Roz Carrington in your prayers.

Please pray for our Circuit Ministers Rev Joe Adams, Rev Ken Chalmers and Rev Alan Jenkins.

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 Farewell Service for Rev Alan Jenkins and Rev Ken Chalmers will be held at Castle Methodist Church on Sunday 17th July at 6:30pm. Facemasks must be worn. Refreshments will be served from 5pm. The service will be available online for those unable to attend.

The Welcome Service for Rev Chris Preece will also be held at Castle on Thursday 1st September at 7:30pm with refreshments served after the service.

Please note there will be no car parking available for either of these services except for those with disabilities.

Helen Beesley is walking a million steps for Diabetes UK during the Summer months. This is in support of her son Alex who has been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. If you would like to donate please see Alan or Christine Beesley or you can give on-line at https://step.diabetes.org.uk/fundraising/helen1293

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 19th July
2-4pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 21st July
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Tuesday 26th July
2-4pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 28th July
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 31st July
10:30am – Own Arrangement Songs of Praise

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If you need prayer or help in any way please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Alan Beesley on 766604. Please do not call Rev Joe Adams while he is on sabbatical.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 3rd July 2022

The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Galatians 5 v 22

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 Ron Firmin who is leading our worship this morning.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Please keep Roz Carrington in your prayers. Please pray for all those still affected by Covid and Long-Covid.

Please pray for our Circuit Ministers Rev Joe Adams, Rev Ken Chalmers and Rev Alan Jenkins.

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 Farewell Service for Rev Alan Jenkins and Rev Ken Chalmers will be held at Castle Methodist Church on Sunday 17th July at 6:30pm. Refreshments will be served from 5pm. The service will be available online for those unable to attend.

The Welcome Service for Rev Chris Preece will also be held at Castle on Thursday 1st September at 7:30pm with refreshments served after the service.

Please note there will be no car parking available for either of these services except for those with disabilities.

Step Out For Children a three mile walk for Action For Children. Please call Keith Thompson on 844252 if you would like to take part.

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 5th July
2-4pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 7th July
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Tuesday 12th July
2-4pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 14th July
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 17th July
10:30am – Holy Communion led by Rev David Moody

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If you need prayer or help in any way please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Alan Beesley on 766604. Please do not call Rev Joe Adams while he is on sabbatical.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 19th June 2022

You are all children of God through faith in Christ Jesus.
Galatians 4 v 26

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 Alan Beesley who is leading our worship this morning assisted by Peter Howard.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Please pray for Roz Carrington who has been back in hospital following her hip surgery.
We have been informed of the sad passing of Kath Roe, who used to be a regular member of our congregation. Please remember her family in your prayers. Her funeral will be at the crematorium on 14th July.

Please pray for our Circuit Ministers Rev Joe Adams, Rev Ken Chalmers and Rev Alan Jenkins.

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 Farewell Service for Rev Alan Jenkins and Rev Ken Chalmers will be held at Castle Methodist Church on Sunday 17th July at 6:30pm. Refreshments will be served from 5pm. The service will be available online for those unable to attend.

The Welcome Service for Rev Chris Preece will also be held at Castle on Thursday 1st September at 7:30pm with refreshments served after the service.

Please note there will be no car parking available for either of these services except for those with disabilities.

Step Out For Children a three mile walk for Action For Children. Please call Keith Thompson on 844252 if you would like to take part.

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 June
2-4pm – Friendly Tea Club

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

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

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

Next Sunday Service 3rd July
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 Alan Beesley on 766604. Please do not call Rev Joe Adams while he is on sabbatical.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 5th June 2022

All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit
Acts 2 v 4

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 Alan Beesley who is leading our worship with this morning.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Please keep Mel and Paul Howes in your prayers following the sad passing of Mel’s father.

Please pray for our Circuit Ministers Rev Joe Adams, Rev Ken Chalmers and Rev Alan Jenkins.

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

NOTICES

Don’t Forget we are now holding services on the first and third Sunday only with an Own Arrangement whenever there is a fifth Sunday in the month. Thursday prayer time will continue weekly.

The Farewell Service for Rev Alan Jenkins and Rev Ken Chalmers will be held at Castle Methodist Church on Sunday 17th July at 6:30pm. Refreshments will be served from 5pm. The service will be available online for those unable to attend.

The Welcome Service for Rev Chris Preece will also be held at Castle on Thursday 1st September at 7:30pm with refreshments served after the service.

Please note there will be no car parking available for either of these services except for those with disabilities.

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 June
2-4pm – Friendly Tea Club

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

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

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

Next Sunday Service 19th June
10:30am – 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 Alan Beesley on 766604. Please do not call Rev Joe Adams while he is on sabbatical.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 29th May 2022

“I will bless those who bless you.” Genesis 12 v 3

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 Martin Camroux who is leading our worship with Holy Communion this morning.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Please pray for Mel and Paul Howes following the sad passing of Mel’s father on Monday.

Please pray for our Circuit Ministers Rev Joe Adams, Rev Ken Chalmers and Rev Alan Jenkins.

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

NOTICES

Don’t Forget – Starting next month we will be holding just two services a month on the first and third Sunday with the possibility of an Own Arrangement whenever there is a fifth Sunday. Thursday prayer time will continue weekly.

The Farewell Service for Rev Alan Jenkins and Rev Ken Chalmers will be held at Castle Methodist Church on Sunday 17th July at 6:30pm. Refreshments will be served from 5pm. The service will be available online for those unable to attend.

The Welcome Service for Rev Chris Preece will also be held at Castle on Thursday 1st September at 7:30pm with refreshments served after the service. Please note there will be no car parking available for either of these services except for those with disabilities,

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 May
2-4pm – Friendly Tea Club – wear red, white and blue for jubilee celebration.

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

Next Sunday 5th June
10:30am – 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 Alan Beesley on 766604. Please do not call Rev Joe Adams while he is on sabbatical.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 22nd May 2022

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.” John 14 v 27

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 Alan Beesley who is leading our worship this morning.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Please continue to pray for the people of Ukraine and pray for peace in Europe.

Please pray for our Circuit Ministers Rev Joe Adams, Rev Ken Chalmers and Rev Alan Jenkins.

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

NOTICES

Don’t Forget – Starting next month we will be holding just two services a month on the first and third Sunday with the possibility of an Own Arrangement whenever there is a fifth Sunday. Thursday prayer time will continue weekly.

The Farewell Service for Rev Alan Jenkins and Rev Ken Chalmers will be held at Castle Methodist Church on Sunday 17th July at 6:30pm. Refreshments will be served from 5pm. The service will be available online for those unable to attend.

The Welcome Service for Rev Chris Preece will also be held at Castle on Thursday 1st September at 7:30pm with refreshments served after the service. Please note there will be no car parking available for either of these services except for those with disabilities,

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 24th May
2-4pm – Friendly Tea Club

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

Next Sunday 29th May
10:30am – Holy Communion led by Rev Martin Camroux

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