LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 1st 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 Steve Swann who is leading our worship 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 – you should have been given an envelope for this as you entered and if not please collect one from the bookcase in the entrance vestibule. This is a Methodist Church initiative which supports projects and individuals around the world. Please can you return them next week for the Covenant Service or the following week.

Epiphany Lunch next Saturday – don’t forget to add your name to the list on the notice board if you are coming.

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 3rd

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 5th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

Saturday 7th

12:30 for a 1pm start – Epiphany Lunch

Next Sunday8th January

11:00am – Covenant Service led by Revd Paul Howes

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.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 25th December 2016

Christmas Day

Introit ‘Jesus, Name Above all Names’ SoF 298

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 Paul Howes who is leading our worship 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

Epiphany Lunch on Saturday 7th January – 12:30 for a 1pm start. Please add your name to the list on the notice board if you are coming.

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 – don’t forget to save the stamps from all the Christmas cards you are receiving. There is a box in the entrance vestibule for them. We are collecting them for Guide Dogs for the Blind this year.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Thursday 29th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

Next Sunday1st January 2017

11:00am – Worship led by Revd Steve Swann

Refreshments afterwards

Forthcoming Events

Epiphany Lunch on Saturday 7th January – 12:30 for a 1pm start.

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.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 18th December 2016

Fourth Sunday in Advent

Introit ‘Jesus, Name Above all Names’ SoF 298

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

This Afternoon – 4:00pm – Candlelight Carol Service

You are invited to stay for refreshments afterwards

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

Epiphany Lunch on Saturday 7th January – 12:30 for a 1pm start. Please add your name to the list on the notice board if you are coming.

Christmas Cards – as usual we are encouraging our congregation to send just one card to everyone at Lexden Methodist Church rather than individual cards and donate the money saved to charity. The notice board in the Garling Room has been cleared for these and there is a box for donations to the East Anglian Children’s Hospices.

Stamps – don’t forget to save the stamps from all the Christmas cards you are receiving. There is a box in the entrance vestibule for them. We are collecting them for Guide Dogs for the Blind this year.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 20th

Friendly Tea Club Christmas Lunch at The Swan Copford

Tea Club starts again 3rd January

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

Thursday 22nd

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

No Time for Tots

Saturday 24th

11:15pm – Midnight Communion led by Revd Paul Howes

Next Sunday25th

Christmas Day

10:00am – Worship led by Revd Paul Howes

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. Please add your name to the list on the notice board TODAY.

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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 11th December 2016

Third Sunday in Advent

Introit ‘Jesus, Name Above all Names’ SoF 298

A very 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.

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

A very big thank you to Mel Howes for cooking breakfastfor everyonein support of Mission Aviation Fellowship. Thank you also to everyone who contributed. The morning raised over £140.

Epiphany Lunch on Saturday 7th January – 12:30 for a 1pm start. Please add your name to the list on the notice board if you are coming.

Christmas Cards – as usual we are encouraging our congregation to send just one card to everyone at Lexden Methodist Church rather than individual cards and donate the money saved to charity. The notice board in the Garling Room has been cleared for these and there is a box for donations to the East Anglian Children’s Hospices.

Stamps – don’t forget to save the stamps from all the Christmas cards you are receiving. There is a box in the entrance vestibule for them. We are collecting them for Guide Dogs for the Blind this year.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Monday 12th

7:30pm – Ladies Friendly Circle Christmas Party

Tuesday 13th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 14th

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

Thursday 15th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

10.30am – Crib Service

Next Sunday18th

Fourth Sunday in Advent

11:00am – Worship led by Brian Dack

4:00pm – Candlelight Carol Service

Christmas at Lexden

Midnight Communion Saturday 24th December at 11:15pm

Christmas Morning Service Sunday 25th December at 10:00am

Other Events

Display of Nativity Boxes at Mile End Methodist Church on Sunday 11th from 12noon to 4pm. There will be refreshments, a festive stall and a model railway. Free entry.

Carol Singing at West Bergholt on Friday 16th December from 6:15 to 7:30pm. Meet at the Co-op Store on Chapel Road.

Circuit Activity Day at The Ark, Highwoods on Saturday 14th January 2017. Bible study, prayer and craft looking at the Gospel according to Matthew. Please add your name to the list on the notice board before 18th December.

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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 27th November 2016

First Sunday in Advent

Introit ‘God of Almighty Love’ H&P 793 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 Phil Bingham who is leading our worship 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

Operation Christian Child Shoe Box Appeal – many thanks to everyone who contributed to this. We collected 25 boxes and 8 extra money envelopes as well as a bag full of extra items. Thanks also to Avril and Nigel for collecting them.

Beacon House – with the weather getting colder do you have any clothes which would be suitable for the homeless who use Beacon House. They could also make use of toiletries, cleaning products and food. There is a box for your donations in the entrance vestibule.

Prayer Breakfast in support of Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) here at Lexden on Saturday 3rd December at 9:30am. Please see the poster on the notice board for more information. If you are unable to join us for breakfast why not come later after 10:00am for tea/coffee and cake. There will also be a ‘bring and buy’. Please come along to support us and keep those planes flying. Please add your name to the list on the notice board if you would like to book a breakfast.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 29th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 30th

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

Thursday 1st December

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

10.00 to 11.30am – Time for Tots

Saturday 3rd

9:30am Prayer Breakfast for MAF

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

Next Sunday4th

Second Sunday in Advent

11:00am – Circuit Service at Castle Methodist Church

Christmas at Lexden

Crib Service Thursday 15th December at 10:30am

Carols by Candlelight Sunday 18th December at 4:00pm

Midnight Communion Saturday 24th December at 11:15pm

Christmas Morning Service Sunday 25th December at 10:00am

Other Events

Remembering Service at Castle Methodist Church this afternoon at 3pm.

Circuit Service at Castle Methodist Church on Sunday 4th December at 11:00am with Rt Revd Rowan Williams former Archbishop of Canterbury. Transport is available for everyone wanting to attend. We will not be holding a service here on that morning.

Display of Nativity Boxes at Mile End Methodist Church on Saturday 10th December 10am to 4pm and Sunday 11th from 12noon to 4pm. There will be refreshments, a festive stall and a model railway. Free entry.

Circuit Activity Day at The Ark, Highwoods on Saturday 14th January 2017. Bible study, prayer and craft looking at the Gospel according to Matthew. Please add your name to the list on the notice board before 18th December.

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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.

Don’t forget the service starts at 10:50 am this Sunday.

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 13th November 2016

Remembrance Sunday

Introit ‘God of Almighty Love’ H&P 793 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 Revd Paul Howes who is leading our worship with Holy Communion this morning.

This Evening – 6:30pm – Songs of Praise led by Chrissie Simpson and Janet Smith

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 Ministers Revd Paul Howes, 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

Operation Christian Child Shoe Box Appeal – please bring your boxes or other contributions in by next Sunday 20th November. You can wrap a shoe box with Christmas paper or we have some boxes ready-made for you to fill with toys, school supplies, hygiene items, gloves and sweets. Please pick up a leaflet for more information. If you do not feel able to fill a whole box please bring in what you can and there are envelopes for money contributions. Thank you to everyone who has contributed so far.

Beacon House – with the weather getting colder do you have any clothes which would be suitable for the homeless who use Beacon House. They could also make use of toiletries, cleaning products and food. There will be a box for your donations in the entrance vestibule.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 15th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 16th

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

Thursday 17th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

10.00 to 11.30am – Time for Tots

Saturday 19th

2:00 – 7:00pm – Blind Club using the Garling Room

Next Sunday20th November

11:00am – Worship led by the Gideons

Other Events

Christmas Market at Wimpole Road Methodist Church on Saturday 19th November from 10:00am to 1:30pm. As well as gift stalls and tombola there will be a children’s activity and craft area and Father Christmas will visit.

The Gathering – join Gospel rapper ‘Anon’ at St Stephen’s Church Centre, Canterbury Road on Saturday 26th November from 7pm.

Remembering Service at Castle Methodist Church on Sunday 27th November at 3pm. Everyone welcome.

Prayer Breakfast in support of Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) here at Lexden on Saturday 3rd December at 9:30am. Please see the poster on the notice board for more information and add your name to the list if you would like breakfast. If you are unable to join us for breakfast why not come later after 10:00am for tea/coffee and cake. There will also be a ‘bring and buy’. Please come along to support us and keep those planes flying.

Circuit Service at Castle Methodist Church on Sunday 4th December at 11:00am with Rt Revd Rowan Williams former Archbishop of Canterbury. Transport is available for everyone wanting to attend. We will not be holding a service here on that morning.

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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 6th November 2016

Church Anniversary

157 Years

Introit ‘God of Almighty Love’ H&P 793 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 Revd Ron Smith who is leading our worship 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 Ministers Revd Paul Howes, 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

Operation Christian Child Shoe Box Appeal – please bring your boxes or other contributions in by next Sunday 13th November. You can wrap a shoe box with Christmas paper or we have some boxes ready-made for you to fill with toys, school supplies, hygiene items, gloves and sweets. Please pick up a leaflet for more information. If you do not feel able to fill a whole box please bring in what you can and there are envelopes for money contributions. Thank you to everyone who has contributed so far.

Beacon House – with the weather getting colder do you have any clothes which would be suitable for the homeless who use Beacon House. They could also make use of toiletries, cleaning products and food. There will be a box for your donations in the entrance vestibule.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 8th

10:30am – Methodist Walkers meet at Musk Close

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

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

Wednesday 9th

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

Thursday 10th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

10.00 to 11.30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday13th November

Remembrance Sunday

11:00am – Holy Communion led by Revd Paul Howes

6:30pm – Songs of Praise led by Chrissie Simpson and Janet Smith

Other Events

Being Myself – Paul Field in Concert at Castle Methodist Church on Saturday 12th November at 7:30pm – doors open 7:00pm. Tickets £5 are available from Revd Alan Jenkins.

Christmas Market at Wimpole Road Methodist Church on Saturday 19th November from 10:00am to 1:30pm. As well as gift stalls and tombola there will be a children’s activity and craft area and Father Christmas will visit.

The Gathering – join Gospel rapper ‘Anon’ at St Stephen’s Church Centre, Canterbury Road on Saturday 26th November from 7pm.

Circuit Service at Castle Methodist Church on Sunday 4th December at 10:30am with Rt Revd Rowan Williams former Archbishop of Canterbury. Transport is available for everyone wanting to attend. We will not be holding a service here on that morning.

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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 23rd October 2016

Introit ‘O Breath of God, Breathe on us Now’ SOF 949 v1

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 Steve Swann who is leading our worship 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 Ministers Revd Paul Howes, 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

A very big thank you to Laurie Berris for running the Bible Study over the last few months.

Shoe Boxes – we are collecting for Operation Christian Child again this year. You can wrap a shoe box with Christmas paper or we have some boxes ready-made for you to fill with toys, school supplies, hygiene items, gloves and sweets. Please pick up a leaflet for more information. If you do not feel able to fill a box please bring in what you can and there are envelopes for money contributions.

Don’t Forget we will not be holding a service here next Sunday 30th October. We have all been invited to the circuit service at Wivenhoe. Please see Other Events overleaf for more information.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 25th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 26th

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

Thursday 27th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

No Time for Tots – half term holiday – back next week

Next Sunday30th October

11:00am – Morning Service at Wivenhoe Methodist Church

Saturday 5th November

10:00 – 11:30am – Coffee Morning in aid of Help for Heroes

Sunday 6th November

11:00am – Church Anniversary Service led by Revd Ron Smith

Other Events

Circuit Service at Wivenhoe on Sunday 30th October at 11:00am will be led by Chair of District Revd David Chapman. During the service Brian Dack will be accepted as a fully accredited Local Preacher. All churches in our circuit have been invited to join in and this means we will not have a service here that Sunday. Transport will be available for those who wish to attend.

Quire presents a selection of songs from their extensive African repertory in aid of the charity Beacon of Hope on Saturday 5th November at 7:30pm at Wivenhoe Congregational Church. See poster on notice board for more information.

Being Myself – Paul Field in Concert at Castle Methodist Church on Saturday 12th November at 7:30pm – doors open 7:00pm. Tickets £5 are available from Revd Alan Jenkins.

Christmas Market at Wimpole Road Methodist Church on Saturday 19th November from 10:00am to 1:30pm. As well as gift stalls and tombola there will be a children’s activity and craft area and Father Christmas will visit.

The Gathering – join Gospel rapper ‘Anon’ at St Stephen’s Church Centre, Canterbury Road on Saturday 26th November from 7pm.

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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 16th October 2016

Introit ‘O Breath of God, Breathe on us Now’ SOF 949 v1

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 Martin Camroux who is leading our Holy Communion 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 Ministers Revd Paul Howes, 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

Colchester Food Bank have thanked us for our very generous gifts of food which Alan delivered to them following our Harvest Festival last week.

Shoe Boxes – we are collecting for Operation Christian Child again this year. You can wrap a shoe box with Christmas paper or we have some boxes ready-made for you to fill with toys, school supplies, hygiene items, gloves and sweets. Please pick up a leaflet for more information. If you do not feel able to fill a box please bring in what you can and there are envelopes for money contributions.

Methodist Church Colchester Circuit Newsround for Autumn 2016 in now available. Please remember to take a copy home with you.

Please Note we will not be holding a service here on Sunday 30th October. We have all been invited to the circuit service at Wivenhoe. Please see Other Events overleaf for more information.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 18th

1:30pm – Walkers meet at Musk Close

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 19th

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

7:30pm – Bible Study

Thursday 20th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

10.00 to 11.30am – Time for Tots

7:30pm – Gideons using the Garling Room

Next Sunday23rd October

11.00am – Worship led by Revd Steve Swann

Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Circuit Activity Day on Saturday 22nd October from 9:30am to 4:00pm – lunch will be provided – at The Ark Methodist Church, Highwoods. Please see the poster on the notice board for more information. Please see Alan or Christine today if you are interested and would like lunch.

Circuit Service at Wivenhoe on Sunday 30th October at 11:00am will be led by Chair of District Revd David Chapman. During the service Brian Dack will be accepted as a fully accredited Local Preacher. All churches in our circuit have been invited to join in and this means we will not have a service here that Sunday. Transport will be available for those who wish to attend.

Quire presents a selection of songs from their extensive African repertory in aid of the charity Beacon of Hope on Saturday 5th November at 7:30pm at Wivenhoe Congregational Church.

Christmas Market at Wimpole Road Methodist Church on Saturday 19th November from 10:00am to 1:30pm. As well as gift stalls and tombola there will be a children’s activity and craft area and Father Christmas will visit.

The Gathering – join Gospel rapper ‘Anon’ at St Stephen’s Church Centre, Canterbury Road on Saturday 26th November from 7pm.

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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.