LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 21st June 2020

What I say to you in the dark, tell in the light; and what you hear whispered, proclaim from the rooftops. Matthew 10 v 27

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Please continue to pray for all those affected by Covid-19.

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

Worship from home – we hope you enjoy using the attached service sheet. You can listen to Sunday Worship on Radio 4 at 8:10am or on BBC 1 at 10:00am and Songs of Praise at 4:00pm..
For those with internet connection circuit services are available on YouTube and Facebook :-https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy1Oj6Fjruf2Z8jhx_WMpyw
https://www.facebook.com/Wimpole-Road-Methodist-Church-Colchester-310296022510387/

Message from Geoff – It is obviously going to be some time before the Lexden Church premises can be opened for Worship and know what level of precautions will need to be taken even then. I would like to thank those people who have let me have the equivalent of their weekly Collection donation in the meantime. However, if anyone wishes me to “relieve” them of the growing quantity of collection envelopes or cash please do not hesitate to contact me (545083) and I can make appropriate arrangements to pick them up. Thank you. Geoff

If you need prayer or help in any way please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Rev Joe Adams on 331413

We’ll Meet Again

We were all saddened by the death of Dame Vera Lynn during the week and her most famous song still seems appropriate in these troubling times. When you have a quiet moment why not sing these words to lift your spirits.

We’ll meet again. Don’t know where. Don’t know when.
But I know we’ll meet again some sunny day.
Keep smiling through. Just like you always do.
‘Till the blue skies drive the dark clouds far away.

So will you please say hello to the folks that I know
Tell them I won’t be long. They’ll be happy to know
That as you saw me go I was singing this song

We’ll meet again. Don’t know where. Don’t know when.
But I know we’ll meet again some sunny day.

We’ll meet again. Don’t know where. Don’t know when.
But I know we’ll meet again some sunny day.

Keep smiling through just like you always do
‘Til the blue skies drive the dark clouds far away
So will you please say hello to the folks that I know
Tell them it won’t be long they’ll be happy to know
That as you saw me go I was singing this song.

We’ll meet again. Don’t know where. Don’t know when.
But I know we’ll meet again some sunny day.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 14th June 2020

When He saw the crowds, He had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Matthew 9 v 36

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Please keep Derek Coe and family 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

Worship from home –while a lot of you are watching the circuit services via the internet we know some of you are not able to do so. If you are interested we can arrange for a CD to be posted to you. This will have the circuit Sunday service and the two ‘Taking Stock’ reflections from that week along with an order of service containing the words of the hymns and a copy of the weekly circuit notices. If you are interested please let Alan or Christine know so that we add your name to the mailing list.

Message from Geoff – It is obviously going to be some time before the Lexden Church premises can be opened for Worship and know what level of precautions will need to be taken even then. I would like to thank those people who have let me have the equivalent of their weekly Collection donation in the meantime. However, if anyone wishes me to “relieve” them of the growing quantity of collection envelopes or cash please do not hesitate to contact me (545083) and I can make appropriate arrangements to pick them up. Thank you. Geoff

If you need prayer or help in any way please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Rev Joe Adams on 331413

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 7th June 2020

God sent his Son into the world not to condemn the world, but so that through him the world might be saved. John 3 v 17

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Please remember Derek Coe and family in your prayers following the passing of his wife Vanda last Saturday.

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

Worship from home –while a lot of you are watching the circuit services via the internet we know some of you are not able to do so. If you are interested we can arrange for a CD to be posted to you. This will have the circuit Sunday service and the two ‘Taking Stock’ reflections from that week along with an order of service containing the words of the hymns and a copy of the weekly circuit notices. If you are interested please let Alan or Christine know so that we add your name to the mailing list.

Bible Study Groups – Bible studies are being led on Zoom by Ken and Joe on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. If you would like to join please contact them directly for details. Alan Jenkins will start a group on Wednesday evenings if there is sufficient interest.

If you need prayer or help in any way please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Rev Joe Adams on 331413

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 31st May 2020

In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Acts 2 v 17

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Please pray for all those who have been affected by Covid-19.

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

Worship from home –please continue to share worship using the attached service sheet or listening to Sunday Worship on Radio 4 at 8:10am or on BBC 1 at 10:45am.
Circuit services are available on the internet on YouTube and Facebook :-
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy1Oj6Fjruf2Z8jhx_WMpyw
https://www.facebook.com/Wimpole-Road-Methodist-Church-Colchester-310296022510387/

Bible Study Groups – Bible studies are being led on Zoom by Ken and Joe on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. If you would like to join please contact them directly for details. Alan Jenkins will start a group on Wednesday evenings if there is sufficient interest.

If you need prayer or help in any way please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Rev Joe Adams on 331413

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 24th May 2020

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Please remember all those on our prayer list. Also the royal family, the government, the NHS, carers, scientists, volunteers, charity workers, shop workers, bin men, the army and especially the families of those who have lost their battle with Covid-19.

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

Worship from home –please continue to share worship using the attached service sheet or listening to Sunday Worship on Radio 4 at 8:10am or on BBC 1 at 10:45am. For those with internet connection circuit services are available on YouTube and Facebook :-
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy1Oj6Fjruf2Z8jhx_WMpyw
https://www.facebook.com/Wimpole-Road-Methodist-Church-Colchester-310296022510387/

If you need prayer or help in any way please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Rev Joe Adams on 331413

Church website: www.lexden.org.uk

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 17th May 2020

Although we are not together in person we are all together in the love of God.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Please remember all those on our prayer list. Also the royal family, the government, the NHS, carers, scientists, volunteers, charity workers, shop workers, bin men, the army and especially the families of those who have lost their battle with Covid-19.

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

Worship from home –please continue to share worship using the attached service sheet or listening to Sunday Worship on Radio 4 at 8:10am or on BBC 1 at 10:45am. For those with internet connection circuit services are available on YouTube and Facebook :-
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy1Oj6Fjruf2Z8jhx_WMpyw
https://www.facebook.com/Wimpole-Road-Methodist-Church-Colchester-310296022510387/

If you need prayer or help in any way please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Rev Joe Adams on 331413

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 10th May 2020

Although we are not together in person we are all together in Jesus Christ.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Please remember all those on our prayer list. Also the royal family, the government, the NHS, carers, volunteers, charity workers, shop workers, bin men, the army and especially the families of those who have lost their battle with Covid-19.

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

Worship from home –please continue to share worship by listening to Sunday Worship on Radio 4 at 8:10am or on BBC 1 at 10:45am. For those with internet connection circuit services are available on YouTube and Facebook :-
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy1Oj6Fjruf2Z8jhx_WMpyw
https://www.facebook.com/Wimpole-Road-Methodist-Church-Colchester-310296022510387/

If you need prayer or help in any way please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Rev Joe Adams on 331413

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 3rd May 2020

Although we are not together in person we are all together in the Holy Spirit.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Please remember all those on our prayer list. Also the royal family, the government, the NHS, carers, volunteers, charity workers, shop workers, bin men, the army and especially the families of those who have lost their battle with Covid-19.

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

Worship from home – as well as the on-line services the BBC share Sunday Worship on Radio 4 at 8:10am and on TV BBC 1 at 10:45am.

Update on Stephen – he is now in the Felixstowe Methodist Home. He is doing well and is well cared for but please keep him in your prayers.

Note from Geoff – Treasurer
It now appears more than likely that the lockdown could continue into June. Even if the Government were to look at easing the current restrictions earlier I’m not sure that Church services could recommence without ensuring that rigorous self- distancing advice was strictly observed.
I’m aware that many of you may be diligently dealing with the weekly collection envelopes or putting aside your weekly cash donation. I suggest that you may need to hold on to them until we can resume services.
However, in the meantime, if it is possible to safely get them to me I can process them, but please no coins and only cheques if you have signed up to Gift Aid.
Looking forward to the Time when we can meet again. With best wishes and please keep safe. – Geoff 01206 545083

If you need prayer or help in any way please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Rev Joe Adams on 331413

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 26th April 2020

We hope you are all keeping safe and well. As they say ‘Stay Safe, Stay Sane, Stay Sanitised’.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Please remember all those on our prayer list. Also the royal family, the government, the NHS, carers, volunteers, shop workers, bin men and especially the families of those who have lost their battle with Covid-19.

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

Worship from home – as well as the Sunday service on YouTube we also have a weekly service at Wimpole Road Methodist Church and a recording of this can be found on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/Wimpole-Road-Methodist-Church-Colchester-310296022510387/

Note from Geoff – Treasurer
It now appears more than likely that the lockdown could continue into June. Even if the Government were to look at easing the current restrictions earlier I’m not sure that Church services could recommence without ensuring that rigorous self- distancing advice was strictly observed.
I’m aware that many of you may be diligently dealing with the weekly collection envelopes or putting aside your weekly cash donation. I suggest that you may need to hold on to them until we can resume services.
However, in the meantime, if it is possible to safely get them to me I can process them, but please no coins and only cheques if you have signed up to Gift Aid.
Looking forward to the Time when we can meet again. With best wishes and please keep safe. – Geoff 01206 545083

If you need prayer or help in any way please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Rev Joe Adams on 331413

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 19th April 2020

We hope you are all keeping safe and well. Our church remains closed in line with government guidance for the control of the Coronavirus Covid-19.

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Jesus Christ. (Philippians 4:6)

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Please remember all those on our prayer list. Also the royal family, the government, the NHS, carers, volunteers and especially the families of those who have lost their battle with Covid-19.

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.

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING
(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

NOTICES

Worship from home – if you haven’t already done so why not check out the circuit channel on YouTube called Colchester Methodists. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy1Oj6Fjruf2Z8jhx_WMpyw
On there you will find talks from our Ministers and a new service each Sunday.

Are you clapping for the NHS and all other support workers on a Thursday evening? This is a wonderful way to check your neighbours are OK without breaking social distancing rules. We are also being encouraged to open our windows on Tuesday morning (21st April) at 9am and sing Happy Birthday to the Queen. This is not just for the Queen but to remember anyone else who has a birthday that day but can’t celebrate with friends and family.

If you need prayer or help in any way please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Rev Joe Adams on 331413

Church website: www.lexden.org.uk