LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 2nd February 2025

“Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it.”
Jonah 1 v 2

We offer you all 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 Hannah Chun who is leading our worship with Holy Communion this morning.
Please join us for tea and coffee after the service.

PRAYER

Pray for Margaret Barham.

Please pray for our Ministers – Rev Chris Preece and Rev Hannah Chun.

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 – we are thinking of holding an Agapé Love Feast on Thursday 17th April at 10am. So that we can consider if this is worthwhile and for catering purposes, please let Sheila or Christine know if you would be interested in attending.

An Anna Chaplain – this is an exciting new venture for the circuit to share the love of Christ with others. There are leaflets on the table which explain this in full. Please take a copy.

A Circuit Retreat Day is to take place on Saturday 22nd March at Mersea Methodist Church. The day will be led by Rev Dr Sheryl Anderson who, until last summer, was Chair of the Liverpool District. Exact timings are to be confirmed (mid-morning to mid-afternoon). Further details will follow but for the time being, please SAVE THE DATE!

Rev Hannah Chun is due to be ordained on Sunday 29th June in Telford (subject to Conference). Following the morning service, where she will be received into Full Connexion, the ordination service will take place at St Chad’s church in Shrewsbury from 4pm. As there has been some interest shown in supporting Hannah at the afternoon service, Helen Hunt has been asked to canvas whether there is any interest in travelling as a group, by coach or mini bus. Please bear in mind travel time would be a minimum of 4 hours each way. If anyone is interested, please let Christine or Alan know so that we can let Helen know by February 5th. If there is sufficient interest, quotes will then be sought so Helen can let people know the cost involved.
Finally, for information, it is hoped both services will be live streamed into Wimpole Road so that might be another option for people to be involved in celebrating Hannah’s special day. More on that in due course.

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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. A short service of prayer and reflection. Everyone welcome.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS AT LEXDEN

Thursday 6 February 2025
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Thursday 13th February 2025
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 16th February
10:30am – Local Arrangement led by Peter Howard and Alan Beesley

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If you need prayer or help in anyway, please contact your Church Friend or you can call Rev Hannah Chun on 07935 612414 or Alan Beesley on 766604.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 19th January 2025

Your love, Lord, reaches to the heavens,
Psalm 36 v 5

We offer you all 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 Chris Preece who is leading our worship and playing the organ this morning.
Please join us for tea and coffee after the service.

PRAYER

Pray for peace.

Please pray for our Ministers – Rev Chris Preece and Rev Hannah Chun.

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

NOTICES

Rev Hannah Chun is due to be ordained on Sunday 29th June in Telford (subject to Conference). Following the morning service, where she will be received into Full Connexion, the ordination service will take place at St Chad’s church in Shrewsbury from 4pm. As there has been some interest shown in supporting Hannah at the afternoon service, Helen Hunt has been asked to canvas whether there is any interest in travelling as a group, by coach or mini bus. Please bear in mind travel time would be a minimum of 4 hours each way. If anyone is interested, please let Christine or Alan know so that we can let Helen know by February 5th. If there is sufficient interest, quotes will then be sought so Helen can let people know the cost involved.
Finally, for information, it is hoped both services will be live streamed into Wimpole Road so that might be another option for people to be involved in celebrating Hannah’s special day. More on that in due course.

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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. A short service of prayer and reflection. Everyone welcome.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS AT LEXDEN

Thursday 23rd January 2025
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Thursday 30th January 2025
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 2nd February
10:30am – Holy Communion led by Rev Hannah Chun

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If you need prayer or help in anyway, please contact your Church Friend or you can call Rev Hannah Chun on 07935 612414 or Alan Beesley on 766604.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 5th January 2025
Happy New Year

All of you are standing today in the presence of the Lord your God.
Deuteronomy 29 v 10

We offer you all 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 Hannah Chun who is leading our Covenant Renewal Service with Holy Communion this morning.
Please join us for tea and coffee after the service.

PRAYER

Pray for the victims of terrorism.

Please pray for our Ministers – Rev Chris Preece and Rev Hannah Chun.

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

NOTICES

Many thanks to Avril and Nigel for making the teas and coffees whenever we have a communion service. We really appreciate this time of sharing. Refreshments will also be served after our next Sunday service in two weeks time when we shall be joined by Rev Chris Preece.

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. A short service of prayer and reflection. Everyone welcome.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS AT LEXDEN

Thursday 9th January 2025
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Thursday 16th January 2025
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 19th January
10:30am – Worship led by Rev Chris Preece

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If you need prayer or help in anyway, please contact your Church Friend or you can call Rev Hannah Chun on 07935 612414 or Alan Beesley on 766604.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 22nd December 2024
Fourth Sunday in Advent

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

We offer you all a very warm welcome especially if you are a visitor and to those who will be watching the DVD during the week and to the members of our congregation who are taking part in our Carol Service this morning.

PRAYER

Pray for the homeless.

Please pray for our Ministers – Rev Chris Preece and Rev Hannah Chun.

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

NOTICES

Wednesday 25th December at 9:45am – Christmas Day Celebration, a short service led by Alan Beesley.

Circuit Service – Sunday 29th December from 10.30am at Castle. We will not have a service here at Lexden next Sunday.

Colchester Circuit Christmas Celebration – Friday January 3rd from 4pm to 7pm at The Ark, Highwoods. Join with friends from across the circuit for food, fellowship and entertainment. Come when you can; leave when you must.

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. A short service of prayer and reflection. Everyone welcome.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS AT LEXDEN

Wednesday 25th December
9:45am – Christmas Day Celebration led by Alan Beesley

Thursday 2nd January 2025
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 5th January
Covenant Renewal
10:30am – Holy Communion led by Rev Hannah Chun

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If you need prayer or help in anyway, please contact your Church Friend or you can call Rev Hannah Chun on 07935 612414 or Alan Beesley on 766604.

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LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 15th December 2024
Third Sunday in Advent

John preached the good news to them.
Luke 3 v 18

We offer you all 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 Hannah Chun who is leading our worship with Holy Communion this morning.

PRAYER

Please pray for our Ministers – Rev Chris Preece and Rev Hannah Chun.

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 wishes to be remembered by all her very dear friends at Lexden and sends her love for Christmas and the New Year.

Carol Service next week on Sunday 22nd December – if you have hymn you would like or if you are happy reading a bible passage or have a poem you would like to share during the service please let Christine know as soon as possible. Thank you.

Colchester Circuit Christmas Celebration – Friday January 3rd from 4pm to 7pm at The Ark, Highwoods. Join with friends from across the circuit for food, fellowship and entertainment. Come when you can; leave when you must. If you are planning to go there is a sign-up sheet on the table in the entrance vestibule. If you are able to supply sweet items for the finger buffet, please add these as well.

Circuit Service – Sunday 29th December from 10.30am at Castle.

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. A short service of prayer and reflection. Everyone welcome.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS AT LEXDEN

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

Sunday 22nd December
Fourth Sunday in Advent
10:30am – Carol Service

Wednesday 25th December
9:45am – Christmas Day Celebration led by Alan Beesley

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If you need prayer or help in anyway, please contact your Church Friend or you can call Rev Hannah Chun on 07935 612414 or Alan Beesley on 766604.

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LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 1st December 2024
First Sunday in Advent

They will see the son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.
Luke 21: 25-36

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 Jonathan Sparkes who is leading our worship this morning.

PRAYER

Please pray for our Ministers – Rev Chris Preece and Rev Hannah Chun.

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

NOTICES

Thank you to Janet Smith for the Advent wreath and to Alan Beesley for supplying the Christmas tree and Janet and Chrissie for decorating the tree.

Garden Wall – work will commence on Monday 2nd December. Please note parking may be limited during the week but should be clear for Thursday prayer time.

Carol Service on Sunday 22nd December – if you have hymn you would like or if you are happy reading a bible passage or have a poem you would like to share during the service please let Christine know as soon as possible. Thank you.

Colchester Circuit Christmas Celebration – Friday January 3rd from 4pm to 7pm at The Ark, Highwoods. Join with friends from across the circuit for food, fellowship and entertainment. Come when you can; leave when you must.
Other circuit events include:
Blue Christmas Service – Sunday 8th December from 3pm at Wivenhoe
Circuit Service – Sunday 29th December from 10.30am at Castle

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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. A short service of prayer and reflection. Everyone welcome.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

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

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

Next Sunday Service 15th December
Third Sunday in Advent
10:30am – Holy Communion led by Rev Hannah Chun

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If you need prayer or help in anyway, please contact your Church Friend or you can call Rev Hannah Chun on 07935 612414 or Alan Beesley on 766604.

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LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 17th November 2024

“Go in peace, and may the God of Israel grant you what you have asked of him.”
1 Samuel 1 v 17

We offer you all 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 Hannah Chun who is leading our worship with Holy Communion this morning.

PRAYER

Please pray for our Ministers – Rev Chris Preece and Rev Hannah Chun.

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 Giving – many thanks to everyone who donated to Link to Hope. Our gifts and shoeboxes have joined with hundreds of others as they start their journey to the needy.

Action for Children – we have hand made Christmas cards, gift tags and greeting cards available for sale in the Garling Room. All proceeds to Action for Children.

Colchester Circuit Christmas Celebration – Friday January 3rd from 4pm to 7pm at The Ark, Highwoods. Join with friends from across the circuit for food, fellowship and entertainment. Come when you can; leave when you must.
Other circuit events include:
Blue Christmas Service – Sunday 8th December from 3pm at Wivenhoe
Circuit Service – Sunday 29th December from 10.30am at Castle

Garden Wall – work will commence on Monday 2nd December. Please note parking may be limited during the week and we apologise for any inconvenience.

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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. A short service of prayer and reflection. Everyone welcome.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

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

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

Next Sunday Service 1st December
First Sunday in Advent
10:30am – Worship led by Jonathan Sparkes

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If you need prayer or help in anyway, please contact your Church Friend or you can call Rev Hannah Chun on 07935 612414 or Alan Beesley on 766604.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 3rd November 2024
Church Anniversary

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 and to Alan Beesley and Peter Howard who are leading our worship this morning.

PRAYER

Please pray for our Ministers – Rev Chris Preece and Rev Hannah Chun.

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 Giving – many thanks to everyone who has given to this very worthwhile cause. If you have any more items to donate or wish to make a monetary offering please speak to Jacqui.

Circuit Christmas Celebration – full details to follow. If you feel able to help with the planning, please contact Tony Trevers at The Ark. Other circuit events include:
Blue Christmas Service – Sunday 8th December from 3pm at Wivenhoe
Circuit Service – Sunday 29th December from 10.30am at Castle

Garden Wall – we hope the crumbling wall hasn’t inconvenienced you too much. We are obtaining quotes for a new fence and hope to have this fixed soon.

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. A short service of prayer and reflection. Everyone welcome.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

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

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

Next Sunday Service 17th November
10:30am – Holy Communion led by Rev Hannah Chun

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If you need prayer or help in anyway, please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Rev Hannah Chun on 07935 612414 or Alan Beesley on 766604.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 20th October 2024

Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God.
1 John 4 v 7

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 Hannah Chun who is leading our worship with Holy Communion this morning.

PRAYER

Please pray for our Ministers – Rev Chris Preece and Rev Hannah Chun.

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 Giving – it has been suggested we give to ‘Link to Hope’ shoebox appeal this year. Please see the leaflets for more information. It is not necessary to fill a shoebox but it makes it more personal if you can do. Suggested items are gloves, hat or scarf, sweets or chocolates, soap and flannel, toothpaste and toothbrushes, candles/tealights and holders, small games or playing cards, reading glasses, mug, cutlery, hot water bottle, pens and paper. There is a box in the entrance for your contributions. Please can these be brought in by Sunday 3rd November. Thank you.

Paul Howes and family have now left the circuit. We wish them all well for the future and thank them for all they did for Lexden.

Circuit Christmas Celebration – full details to follow. If you feel able to help with the planning, please contact Tony Trevers at The Ark. Other circuit events include:
Blue Christmas Service – Sunday 8th December from 3pm at Wivenhoe
Circuit Service – Sunday 29th December from 10.30am at Castle

Garden Wall – we hope the crumbling wall hasn’t inconvenienced you too much. We are obtaining quotes for a new fence and hope to have this fixed soon.

Pastoral Letter from Rev Chris Preece – copies are available. We also have copies of the District Bulletin for Autumn 2024 for you to read.

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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. A short service of prayer and reflection. Everyone welcome.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Thursday 24th October
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Thursday 31st October
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 3rd November
Church Anniversary
10:30am – Worship led by Alan Beesley

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If you need prayer or help in anyway, please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Rev Hannah Chun on 07935 612414 or Alan Beesley on 766604.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 6th October 2024

Peter answered, “You are the Messiah.” Mark 8 v 28

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 Jonathan Sparkes who is leading our worship this morning.

PRAYER

Please pray for our Ministers – Rev Chris Preece and Rev Hannah Chun.

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 funeral service for Stephen Suthernwood will take place here at Lexden on Monday14th October at 1:30pm led by Rev Paul Howes. Following this there will be a committal service at the crematorium at 2:30pm led by Rev Laura Garnham of Wrabness, the church where Pauline is a church warden. Please keep them all in your prayers.

Church Council Meeting – Wednesday 9th October at 2pm. Please attend if you are able. Copies of the agenda are available.

Christmas Giving – it has been suggested we give to ‘Link to Hope’ shoebox appeal this year. Please see the leaflets for more information. It is not necessary to fill a shoebox but it makes it more personal if you can do. Suggested items are gloves, hat or scarf, sweets or chocolates, soap and flannel, toothpaste and toothbrushes, candles/tealights and holders, small games or playing cards, reading glasses, mug, cutlery, hot water bottle, pens and paper. There is a box in the entrance for your contributions. Please can these be brought in by Sunday 3rd November. Thank you.

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. A short service of prayer and reflection. Everyone welcome.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Wednesday 9th October
2pm – Church Council Meeting

Thursday 10th October
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Monday 14th October
1:30pm – Funeral service for Stephen Suthernwood

Thursday 17th October
9:30am – Midweek Prayer Time

Next Sunday Service 20th October
10:30am – Holy Communion led by Rev Hannah Chun

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If you need prayer or help in anyway, please contact your pastoral visitor or you can call Rev Hannah Chun on 07935 612414 or Alan Beesley on 766604.