LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 12th March 2017

Introit ‘Breath of God, Breathe on us Now’ H&P 308v1

A very warm welcome to you especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us through the Recording Ministry and to Revd Paul Howes who is leading our worship with Holy Communion this morning.

Please stay for refreshments afterwards in the Garling Room.

This Evening – 6:30pm – Songs of Praise led by Sheila Dempsey

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

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Lidia Barris, Gerald Daldry, Barbara Duller, Maud & Frank Faircloth, Emily Grote, Eileen Mitchell and Joan Rouse. Please remember Jeff and Rita Laing and family in your prayers following the death of Jeff’s mother Doris. The funeral will on Monday 20th March at 11:45am at Weeley Crematorium.

Please pray for our Minister Revd Paul Howes and the circuit team ministers Revd Alan Jenkins, Revd Ken Chalmers and Revd Steve Swann and all those who minister to the people of God.

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

NOTICES

Passover Meal on Maundy Thursday 13th April at 7pm. Everyone welcome. Please add your name to the list on the notice board.

Lexden Link Spring Edition – please let Christine or Alan know if you have any articles to be included in our magazine.

Beacon House – we are collecting throughout March so if you have any suitable clothing, sleeping bags, toiletries, cleaning products or food there is a box for your donations in the vestibule.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Monday 13th

7:30pm – Ladies Friendly Circle – Members Evening

Tuesday 14th

1:30pm – Methodist Walkers meet for car pool to Weeley Heath

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 15th

9:30 – 11:30am – Spanish Class using the Garling Room

Thursday 16th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

10.00 to 11.30am – Time for Tots

Friday 17th

2:30pm Lent course led by Revd Paul Howes

Next Sunday19th March

11:00am – Worship led by Brian Dack

Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Colchester Chamber Choir – ‘Song of Songs’. Settings by Palestrina, Guerrero, Victoria, Lassus and others with jazz guitar improvisations by internationally acclaimed guitarist Chris Allard at St Peter ad Vincula, Coggeshall on Sunday 19th March 2017 at 7:00pm. Tickets £16, under 30s £10, students £5 (includes complimentary refreshments) now on sale. For more information email info

Good Friday Walk of Witness and Prayer for Peace following the cross through Colchester town centre. Meet at Essex Street (off Headgate) at 11:45am to walk through the town at 12 noon finishing at Lion Walk.

Good Friday at Mercury Theatre led by Seeking God’s Blessing for Colchester and Cantus Firmus with guest speaker Rev Dr Russ Parker. Friday 14th April at 7:30.pm. Admission free with a retiring offering.

Advance Notice – Colchester Methodist Circuit Activity Day on Social Issues

Saturday 13th May 2017 – 9.30am – 4pm at Highwoods Methodist Church.

This event will explore the roots of social justice and action within the Methodist Church and how we might move on in the future.

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Contacts – If you need prayer or help in any way please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Revd Paul Howes on 01206 514828, Revd Alan Jenkins on 01206 793888, Revd Ken Chalmers on 01206 545253 or Revd Steve Swann on 01206 331437.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 5th March 2017

Introit ‘Breath of God, Breathe on us Now’ H&P 308v1

We offer you a very warm welcome especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us through the Recording Ministry and to Phil Bingham who is leading our worship this morning.

Please stay for refreshments afterwards in the Garling Room.

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

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Lidia Barris, Gerald Daldry, Barbara Duller, Maud & Frank Faircloth, Emily Grote, Eileen Mitchell and Joan Rouse. Please remember Jeff and Rita Laing and family in your prayers following the death of Jeff’s mother Doris. The funeral will on Monday 20th March at 11:45am at Weeley Crematorium.

Please pray for our Minister Revd Paul Howes and the circuit team ministers Revd Alan Jenkins, Revd Ken Chalmers and Revd Steve Swann and all those who minister to the people of God.

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

NOTICES

Receiving Jesus – a course for Lent led by Revd Paul Howes. Five weeks beginning on Friday 10th March at 2:30pm. See the poster on the notice board for more information.

Passover Meal on Maundy Thursday 13th April at 7pm. Everyone welcome. Please add your name to the list on the notice board.

Lexden Link Spring Edition – please let Christine or Alan know if you have any articles to be included in our magazine.

Beacon House – we are collecting throughout out March so if you have any suitable clothing, sleeping bags, toiletries, cleaning products or food there is a box for your donations in the vestibule.

Ladies Friendly Circle begins again on Monday 13th March at 7:30pm.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 7th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 8th

9:30 – 11:30am – Spanish Class using the Garling Room

Thursday 9th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

10.00 to 11.30am – Time for Tots

Friday 10th

2:30pm Lent course led by Revd Paul Howes

Next Sunday12th March

11:00am – Holy Communion with Revd Paul Howes

Refreshments afterwards

6:30pm – Songs of Praise led by Sheila Dempsey

Other Events

Colchester Chamber Choir – ‘Song of Songs’. Settings by Palestrina, Guerrero, Victoria, Lassus and others with jazz guitar improvisations by internationally acclaimed guitarist Chris Allard at St Peter ad Vincula, Coggeshall on Sunday 19th March 2017 at 7:00pm. Tickets £16, under 30s £10, students £5 (includes complimentary refreshments) now on sale. For more information email info

Advance Notice – Colchester Methodist Circuit Activity Day on Social Issues

Saturday 13th May 2017 – 9.30am – 4pm at Highwoods Methodist Church.

This event will explore the roots of social justice and action within the Methodist Church and how we might move on in the future.

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Contacts – If you need prayer or help in any way please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Revd Paul Howes on 01206 514828, Revd Alan Jenkins on 01206 793888, Revd Ken Chalmers on 01206 545253 or Revd Steve Swann on 01206 331437.

Church Notices – please send items for the Weekly Notices to Christine Beesley by telephone on 01206 766604 or by e-mail to christine.beesley

Church website : lexdenmethodist

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 26th February 2017

Introit ‘O How Blest the Hour, Lord Jesus’ H&P 655 v 1

We offer you a very warm welcome 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 stay for refreshments afterwards in the Garling Room.

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

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Roz Carrington, Gerald Daldry, Barbara Duller, Maud & Frank Faircloth, Emily Grote, Eileen Mitchell and Joan Rouse. Please remember Jeff and Rita Laing and family in your prayers following the death of Jeff’s mother Doris. The funeral will on Monday 20th March at 11:45am at Weeley Crematorium.

Please pray for our Minister Revd Paul Howes and the circuit team ministers Revd Alan Jenkins, Revd Ken Chalmers and Revd Steve Swann and all those who minister to the people of God.

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

NOTICES

Prayer Walk – whilst there is a standing invitation to anyone to join Steve on his weekly ‘Prayer Walk’ in Colchester West, this is something which has been included in the schedule of ‘Methodist Walks’ for 2017. If you can, please do join Avril and Steve on Wednesday 1st March. Meet at the manse at 78 Robin Crescent at 10.30am. Walking will be on surfaced pathways.

Receiving Jesus – a course for Lent led by Revd Paul Howes. Five weeks beginning on Friday 10th March at 2:30pm. See the poster on the notice board for more information.

Passover Meal on Maundy Thursday 13th April at 7pm. Everyone welcome. Please add your name to the list on the notice board.

Lexden Link Spring Edition – please let Christine or Alan know if you have any articles to be included in our magazine.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 26th February 2017

Introit ‘O How Blest the Hour, Lord Jesus’ H&P 655 v 1

We offer you a very warm welcome 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 stay for refreshments afterwards in the Garling Room.

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

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Roz Carrington, Gerald Daldry, Barbara Duller, Maud & Frank Faircloth, Emily Grote, Eileen Mitchell and Joan Rouse. Please remember Jeff and Rita Laing and family in your prayers following the death of Jeff’s mother Doris. The funeral will on Monday 20th March at 11:45am at Weeley Crematorium.

Please pray for our Minister Revd Paul Howes and the circuit team ministers Revd Alan Jenkins, Revd Ken Chalmers and Revd Steve Swann and all those who minister to the people of God.

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

NOTICES

Prayer Walk – whilst there is a standing invitation to anyone to join Steve on his weekly ‘Prayer Walk’ in Colchester West, this is something which has been included in the schedule of ‘Methodist Walks’ for 2017. If you can, please do join Avril and Steve on Wednesday 1st March. Meet at the manse at 78 Robin Crescent at 10.30am. Walking will be on surfaced pathways.

Receiving Jesus – a course for Lent led by Revd Paul Howes. Five weeks beginning on Friday 10th March at 2:30pm. See the poster on the notice board for more information.

Passover Meal on Maundy Thursday 13th April at 7pm. Everyone welcome. Please add your name to the list on the notice board.

Lexden Link Spring Edition – please let Christine or Alan know if you have any articles to be included in our magazine.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 28th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 1st

9:30 – 11:30am – Spanish Class using the Garling Room

10:30am – Prayer Walk starting from 78 Robin Crescent

7:30pm – Circuit Meeting

Thursday 2nd

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

10.00 to 11.30am – Time for Tots

Saturday 4th

10:00 – 11:30am – Coffee Morning with Bring & Buy

This month’s charity – Colchester Women’s Refuge

Next Sunday5th March

11:00am – Worship led by Phil Bingham

Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Women’s World Day of Prayer – there will be a service at West Bergholt Methodist Church on Friday 3rd March at 1:30pm preceded by a soup and snack lunch at 12:30pm. It is written by the women of Philippines and the theme will be ‘Am I being unfair to you?’

Daffodil Day – Monday 6th March 2017 at Westminster Central Hall. Theme – Life Changing Prayer.

Colchester Chamber Choir – ‘Song of Songs’. Settings by Palestrina, Guerrero, Victoria, Lassus and others with jazz guitar improvisations by internationally acclaimed guitarist Chris Allard at St Peter ad Vincula, Coggeshall on Sunday 19th March 2017 at 7:00pm. Tickets £16, under 30s £10, students £5 (includes complimentary refreshments) now on sale. For more information email info

Advance Notice – Colchester Methodist Circuit Activity Day on Social Issues

Saturday 13th May 2017 – 9.30am – 4pm at Highwoods Methodist Church.

This event will explore the roots of social justice and action within the Methodist Church and how we might move on in the future.

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Contacts – If you need prayer or help in any way please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Revd Paul Howes on 01206 514828, Revd Alan Jenkins on 01206 793888, Revd Ken Chalmers on 01206 545253 or Revd Steve Swann on 01206 331437.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 19th February 2017

Introit ‘O How Blest the Hour, Lord Jesus’ H&P 655 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 Betty Rampling who is leading our worship this morning.

Please stay for refreshments afterwards in the Garling Room.

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

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Roz Carrington, Gerald Daldry, Barbara Duller, Maud & Frank Faircloth, Emily Grote, Eileen Mitchell and Joan Rouse.

Please pray for our Minister Revd Paul Howes and the circuit team ministers Revd Alan Jenkins, Revd Ken Chalmers and Revd Steve Swann and all those who minister to the people of God.

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

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING

(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

NOTICES

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Daffodil Day – Monday 6th March 2017 at Westminster Central Hall. Theme – Life Changing Prayer. A coach is booked to go from the circuit, cost £17. For more info or to book a place contact Viv Wilcox on 01206 545083. vmwilcox

Receiving Jesus – a course for Lent led by Revd Paul Howes. Five weeks beginning on Friday 10th March. This will be in the afternoon.

Agapè Meal on the evening of Maundy Thursday 13th April. More details nearer the time.

Lexden Link Spring Edition – please let Christine or Alan know if you have any articles to be included in our magazine.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 21st

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 22nd

9:30 – 11:30am – Spanish Class using the Garling Room

Thursday 23rd

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

10.00 to 11.30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday26th February

11:00am – Worship led by Revd John Robinson

Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Romance Academy are visiting Colchester on Saturday 25thFebruary at Plume Avenue Church. The event consists of two sessions. An afternoon session called ‘Lets Talk about Sex’ for parents, youth workers, church leaders and educators, followed by an evening session for young people in years 7-13 called ‘Attraction’. The evening session will be a fun and informative session aimed at helping young people build healthy relationships and consider their own choices around the area of relationships. See the flyer on the notice board.

Women’s World Day of Prayer – there will be a service at West Bergholt Methodist Church on Friday 3rd March at 1:30pm preceded by a soup and snack lunch at 12:30pm. It is written by the women of Philippines and the theme will be ‘Am I being unfair to you?’

Colchester Chamber Choir – ‘Song of Songs’. Settings by Palestrina, Guerrero, Victoria, Lassus and others with jazz guitar improvisations by internationally acclaimed guitarist Chris Allard at St Peter ad Vincula, Coggeshall on Sunday 19th March 2017 at 7:00pm. Tickets £16, under 30s £10, students £5 (includes complimentary refreshments) now on sale. For more information email info

Advance Notice – Colchester Methodist Circuit Activity Day on Social Issues

Saturday 13th May 2017 – 9.30am – 4pm at Highwoods Methodist Church.

This event will explore the roots of social justice and action within the Methodist Church and how we might move on in the future.

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Contacts – If you need prayer or help in any way please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Revd Paul Howes on 01206 514828, Revd Alan Jenkins on 01206 793888, Revd Ken Chalmers on 01206 545253 or Revd Steve Swann on 01206 331437.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 12th February 2017

Introit ‘O How Blest the Hour, Lord Jesus’ H&P 655 v 1

We offer you a very warm welcome especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us through the Recording Ministry and to Revd David Moody who is leading our worship with Holy Communion this morning.

Please stay for refreshments afterwards in the Garling Room.

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

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Chris Chester, Gerald Daldry, Barbara Duller, Maud & Frank Faircloth, Emily Grote, Eileen Mitchell and Joan Rouse.

Please pray for our Minister Revd Paul Howes and the circuit team ministers Revd Alan Jenkins, Revd Ken Chalmers and Revd Steve Swann and all those who minister to the people of God.

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

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING

(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

GENERAL NOTICES

Methodist Walk on Tuesday 14th February – please let Derek or Avril know if you are planning on joining this walk because the Pier Café – where lunch will be – need to know approximate numbers.

Annual Church Council Meeting is on Wednesday 15th February. Everyone is welcome to attend the meeting.

Daffodil Day – Monday 6th March 2017 at Westminster Central Hall. Theme – Life Changing Prayer. A coach is booked to go from the circuit, cost £17. For more info or to book a place contact Viv Wilcox on 01206 545083. vmwilcox

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 14th

10:30am – Methodist Walk – meet at 11 Musk Close for car pool

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 15th

9:30 – 11:30am – Spanish Class using the Garling Room

7:30pm – Annual Church Council Meeting

Thursday 16th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

10.00 to 11.30am – Time for Tots

7:00pm – Gideons using the Garling Room

Next Sunday19th February

11:00am – Worship led by Betty Rampling

Refreshments afterwards

Forthcoming Events

Romance Academy are visiting Colchester on Saturday 25thFebruary at Plume Avenue Church. The event consists of two sessions. An afternoon session called ‘Lets Talk about Sex’ for parents, youth workers, church leaders and educators, followed by an evening session for young people in years 7-13 called ‘Attraction’. The evening session will be a fun and informative session aimed at helping young people build healthy relationships and consider their own choices around the area of relationships. See the flyer on the notice board.

Colchester Chamber Choir – next concert – ‘Song of Songs’. Settings by Palestrina, Guerrero, Victoria, Lassus and others with jazz guitar improvisations by internationally acclaimed guitarist Chris Allard at St Peter ad Vincula, Coggeshall on Sunday 19 March 2017 at 7:00pm. Tickets £16, under 30s £10, students £5 (includes complimentary refreshments) now on sale. For more information email info

Advance Notice – Colchester Methodist Circuit Activity Day on Social Issues

Saturday 13th May 2017 – 9.30am – 4pm at Highwoods Methodist Church.

This event will explore the roots of social justice and action within the Methodist Church and how we might move on in the future.

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Contacts – If you need prayer or help in any way please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Revd Paul Howes on 01206 514828, Revd Alan Jenkins on 01206 793888, Revd Ken Chalmers on 01206 545253 or Revd Steve Swann on 01206 331437.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 5th February 2017

Introit ‘O How Blest the Hour, Lord Jesus’ H&P 655 v 1

You are very warmly welcome especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us through the Recording Ministry and to Rachel Allen who is leading our worship this morning.

Please stay for refreshments afterwards in the Garling Room.

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

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Chris Chester, Gerald Daldry, Barbara Duller, Maud & Frank Faircloth, Emily Grote, Eileen Mitchell and Joan Rouse.

Please pray for our Minister Revd Paul Howes and the circuit team ministers Revd Alan Jenkins, Revd Ken Chalmers and Revd Steve Swann and all those who minister to the people of God.

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

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING

(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

GENERAL NOTICES

Methodist Walk on Tuesday 14th February – please let Derek or Avril know if you are planning on joining this walk because the Pier Café – where lunch will be – need to know approximate numbers.

Annual Church Council Meeting is on Wednesday 15th February. Everyone is welcome to attend the meeting.

Daffodil Day – Monday 6th March 2017 at Westminster Central Hall. Theme – Life Changing Prayer. A coach is booked to go from the circuit, cost £17. For more info or to book a place contact Viv Wilcox on 01206 545083. vmwilcox

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 7th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 8th

9:30 – 11:30am – Spanish Class using the Garling Room

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

Thursday 9th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

10.00 to 11.30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday12th February

11:00am – Holy Communion with Revd David Moody

Refreshments afterwards

Forthcoming Events

Abbeyfield Community Project United Service this evening at 6:30pm at Christ Church Ireton Road. A service of Worship celebrating Church and community. Everyone welcome.

Trinity Methodist Church presents a Winter Convert with the Boxted Silver Band on Saturday 11th February at 7:30pm. Please see the poster on the notice board for further information.

Romance Academy are visiting Colchester on Saturday 25thFebruary at Plume Avenue Church. The event consists of two sessions. An afternoon session called ‘Lets Talk about Sex’ for parents, youth workers, church leaders and educators, followed by an evening session for young people in years 7-13 called ‘Attraction’. The evening session will be a fun and informative session aimed at helping young people build healthy relationships and consider their own choices around the area of relationships. See the flyer on the notice board.

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Contacts – If you need prayer or help in any way please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Revd Paul Howes on 01206 514828, Revd Alan Jenkins on 01206 793888, Revd Ken Chalmers on 01206 545253 or Revd Steve Swann on 01206 331437.

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LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 29th January 2017

Introit ‘Set my Spirit Free’ SoF 494

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

Please stay for refreshments afterwards in the Garling Room

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

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Chris Chester, Gerald Daldry, Barbara Duller, Maud & Frank Faircloth, Emily Grote, Eileen Mitchell and Joan Rouse.

Please pray for our Minister Revd Paul Howes and the circuit team ministers Revd Alan Jenkins, Revd Ken Chalmers and Revd Steve Swann and all those who minister to the people of God.

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

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING

(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

GENERAL NOTICES

Church Council Meeting is on Wednesday 15th February. Can all those members who have reports to prepare please pass them to Viv by the end of this month. Thank you. Everyone is welcome to attend the meeting.

Daffodil Day – Monday 6th March 2017 at Westminster Central Hall. Theme – Life Changing Prayer. A coach is booked to go from the circuit, cost £17. For more info or to book a place contact Viv Wilcox on 01206 545083. vmwilcox

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 31st

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 1st

9:30 – 11:30am – Spanish Class using the Garling Room

Thursday 2nd

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

10.00 to 11.30am – Time for Tots

7:30pm – Circuit Leadership Team Meeting

Next Sunday5th February

11:00am – Worship led by Phil Bingham

Refreshments afterwards

Circuit Notices

Colchester Overcomers are planning to run a Christian 12-step program called "The Recovery Course" to facilitate people in Colchester becoming free from addictions. eg: Gambling, porn, social media, alcohol, over-eating etc. They are seeking assistance from other Christians in Colchester with experience of overcoming addiction through a 12-step program. Training will be provided. Please contact Trevor Salmon: trevorsalmon or 07802 342438

Opportunity to sing at this year’s Good Friday service at Mercury Theatre Cantus Firmus choir will be singing this year. Singers do NOT have to be members of this choir already. If you are interested in taking part then there is fuller information on the notice board or please contact David Gunton on david.gunton by the end of this month.

Forthcoming Events

Abbeyfield Community Project United Service on Sunday 5th February at 6:30pm at Christ Church Ireton Road. A service of Worship celebrating Church and community. Everyone welcome

Romance Academy are visiting Colchester on Saturday 25thFebruary at Plume Avenue Church. The event consists of two sessions. An afternoon session called ‘Lets Talk about Sex’ for parents, youth workers, church leaders and educators, followed by an evening session for young people in years 7-13 called ‘Attraction’. The evening session will be a fun and informative session aimed at helping young people build healthy relationships and consider their own choices around the area of relationships. See the flyer on the notice board.

¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨

Contacts – If you need prayer or help in any way please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Revd Paul Howes on 01206 514828, Revd Alan Jenkins on 01206 793888, Revd Ken Chalmers on 01206 545253 or Revd Steve Swann on 01206 331437.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 22nd January 2017

Introit ‘Set my Spirit Free’ SoF 494

We offer you a very warm welcome 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 stay for refreshments afterwards in the Garling Room

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

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Chris Chester, Gerald Daldry, Barbara Duller, Maud & Frank Faircloth, Emily Grote, Eileen Mitchell and Joan Rouse.

Please pray for our Minister Revd Paul Howes and the circuit team ministers Revd Alan Jenkins, Revd Ken Chalmers and Revd Steve Swann and all those who minister to the people of God.

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

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING

(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

GENERAL NOTICES

Stamps – thank you for bringing in your stamps. They have now been passed to the local co-ordinator for Guide Dogs for the Blind. You can bring in stamps at any time during the year and there is a box for these in the entrance vestibule.

Church Council Meeting is on Wednesday 15th February. Can all those members who have reports to prepare please pass them to Viv by the end of this month.

Daffodil Day – Monday 6th March 2017 at Westminster Central Hall. Theme – Life Changing Prayer. A coach is booked to go from the circuit, cost £17. For more info or to book a place contact Viv Wilcox on 01206 545083. vmwilcox

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 24th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 25th

9:30 – 11:30am – Spanish Class using the Garling Room

Thursday 26th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

10.00 to 11.30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday29th January

11:00am – Worship led by Eddie Lansdown

Refreshments afterwards

Circuit Notices

Colchester Overcomers are planning to run a Christian 12-step program called "The Recovery Course" to facilitate people in Colchester becoming free from addictions. eg: Gambling, porn, social media, alcohol, over-eating etc. They are seeking assistance from other Christians in Colchester with experience of overcoming addiction through a 12-step program. Training on ‘The Recovery Course’ will be provided. Anyone interested in helping, or any questions please contact Trevor Salmon: trevorsalmon or 07802 342438

Opportunity to sing at this year’s Good Friday service at Mercury Theatre Cantus Firmus choir will be singing this year. Singers do NOT have to be members of this choir already. If you are interested in taking part then there is fuller information on the notice board or please contact David Gunton on david.gunton by the end of this month.

Forthcoming Events

West Bergholt Methodist Church New Year Social Afternoon takes place on Saturday 28th January from 3 to 5:30pm in the hall on Chapel Lane. There will be a variety of puzzle and quizzes. You are asked to bring food to share. Tea and coffee will be provided.

Abbeyfield Community Project United Service on Sunday 5th February at 6:30pm at Christ Church Ireton Road. A service of Worship celebrating Church and community. Everyone welcome

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Contacts – If you need prayer or help in any way please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Revd Paul Howes on 01206 514828, Revd Alan Jenkins on 01206 793888, Revd Ken Chalmers on 01206 545253 or Revd Steve Swann on 01206 331437.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 15th January 2017

Introit ‘Set my Spirit Free’ SoF 494

We offer you a very warm welcome especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us through the Recording Ministry and to Ron Firmin who is leading our worship this morning.

Please stay for refreshments afterwards in the Garling Room

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

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Chris Chester, Gerald Daldry, Barbara Duller, Maud & Frank Faircloth, Emily Grote, Eileen Mitchell and Joan Rouse.

Please pray for our Minister Revd Paul Howes and the circuit team ministers Revd Alan Jenkins, Revd Ken Chalmers and Revd Steve Swann and all those who minister to the people of God.

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

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING

(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

GENERAL NOTICES

World Mission Fund –a very big thank you to everyone who returned their envelope. These can still be brought in today.

Tea/Coffee Rota – please remember to take your copy. Many thanks to everyone who is willing and able to serve the refreshments after our services.

Stamps – we are collecting the stamps for Guide Dogs for the Blind this year. There is a box in the entrance vestibule for these.

Church Council Meeting is on Wednesday 15th February. Can all those members who have reports to prepare please pass them to Viv by the end of this month

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 17th

1:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club Fish and Chip Lunch

Wednesday 18th

9:30 – 11:30am – Spanish Class using the Garling Room

Thursday 19th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

10.00 to 11.30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday22nd January

11:00am – Worship led by Revd John Robinson

Refreshments afterwards

Forthcoming Events

West Bergholt Methodist Church New Year Social Afternoon takes place on Saturday 28th January from 3 to 5:30pm in the hall on Chapel Lane. There will be a variety of puzzle and quizzes. You are asked to bring food to share. Tea and coffee will be provided.

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Contacts – If you need prayer or help in any way please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Revd Paul Howes on 01206 514828, Revd Alan Jenkins on 01206 793888, Revd Ken Chalmers on 01206 545253 or Revd Steve Swann on 01206 331437.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 8th January 2017

Introit ‘Set my Spirit Free’ SoF 494

A very warm welcome to you especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us through the Recording Ministry and to Revd Paul Howes who is leading our Covenant Service this morning.

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

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Chris Chester, Gerald Daldry, Barbara Duller, Maud & Frank Faircloth, Emily Grote, Eileen Mitchell and Joan Rouse.

Please pray for our Minister Revd Paul Howes and the circuit team ministers Revd Alan Jenkins, Revd Ken Chalmers and Revd Steve Swann and all those who minister to the people of God.

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

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING

(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

GENERAL NOTICES

World Mission Fund –This is a Methodist Church initiative which supports projects and individuals around the world. If you didn’t take an envelope last week you can still collect one today from the bookcase in the entrance vestibule and return it next week. Many thanks.

Epiphany Lunch – a very big thank you to everyone involved.

Tea/Coffee Rota – please remember to take your copy. Many thanks to everyone who is willing and able to serve the refreshments after our services.

Stamps – we are still collecting the stamps from all the Christmas cards you received. There is a box in the entrance vestibule for these. We are collecting them for Guide Dogs for the Blind this year.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 10th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 11th

9:30 – 11:30am – Spanish Class using the Garling Room

Thursday 12th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

10.00 to 11.30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday15th January

11:00am – Worship led by Ron Firmin

Refreshments afterwards

Forthcoming Events

Circuit Activity Day at The Ark, Highwoods on Saturday 14th January 2017. Bible study, prayer and craft looking at the Gospel according to Matthew.

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Contacts – If you need prayer or help in any way please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Revd Paul Howes on 01206 514828, Revd Alan Jenkins on 01206 793888, Revd Ken Chalmers on 01206 545253 or Revd Steve Swann on 01206 331437.