LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 6th December 2015

Second Sunday in Advent

INTROIT – ‘Jesus Name Above all Names’ SoF 298

You are very warmly welcome 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.

Refreshments will be served in the Garling Room after the service.

Recording Ministry – If you do not already receive a DVD of our services please speak to one of the stewards to obtain a copy.

The flowers today are from Margaret Barham in loving memory of her dear husband Stanley.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests: Dorothy Cardey, Chris Chester, Gerald Daldry, Jean Dennis, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Louisa Hacking, Eileen Mitchell, Joan Rouse and Stephen Suthernwood.

Please pray for our Ministers Revd Ken Chalmers and Revd Alan Jenkins 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 else who needs our prayers.

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING

(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

General Notices

Christmas at Lexden please remember to pick up a leaflet showing all the extra services we are holding here in the lead up to Christmas.

Stamps – during December we will be collecting stamps. This is the time of the year when you will be receiving more post than normal so please carefully cut round the stamps and add them to the box in the vestibule.

Christmas Cards – as usual, rather than sending lots of cards, you can send just one card to everyone at Lexden Methodist Church. There is space on the notice board in the Garling Room and a box for donations to EACH.

Chris Nash sends her love and best wishes to everyone for Christmas.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 8th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 9th

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

Thursday 10th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer – please leave car park for Time for Tots

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

7:30pm – Colchester West Church Group using the Garling Room

Next Sunday 13th December

11:00am – Holy Communion led by Revd Ken Chalmers

Refreshments afterwards

Christmas Services at Lexden Methodist Church

Crib Service on Thursday 17th December at 10:30am led by Revd Paul Howes.

Candlelight Carol Service on Sunday 20th December at 6:30pm. All the hymns will be displayed on the overhead projector so there is no need to bring a torch.

Midnight Communion on Thursday 24th December starting at 11:15 will be led by Revd Ken Chalmers.

Christmas Morning Service on Friday 25th December at 9:45am will be led by Alan Beesley.

Epiphany Lunch Saturday 2nd January

Other Events

Lunchtime Worship at Castle Methodist Church at 1pm every Thursday.

EACH Christmas Carol Service at St Michael’s Church, Mile End Road on Thursday 10th December commencing at 7:30pm. Everyone welcome.

Display of Nativity Boxes – Mile End Methodist Church Saturday 12th December 10:00am to 4:00pm. Free entry. There will be refreshments and a festive stall.

The Nativity based on the East Anglian Mystery Plays will be performed at the Headgate Theatre Colchester on 15th, 16th and 17th December at 7:30pm.

Carol Singing at West Bergholt on Friday 18th December outside the Co-op on Chapel Road from 6:15 to 7:30pm followed by coffee and mince pies.

Activity Day at The Ark on Saturday 9th January looking at the Gospel of Luke.

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

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 29th November 2015

First Sunday in Advent

INTROIT – ‘Father we Love You’ SoF 102

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 Ken Chalmers who is leading our worship this morning.

Refreshments will be served in the Garling Room after the service.

Recording Ministry – If you do not already receive a DVD of our services please speak to one of the stewards to obtain a copy.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests: Dorothy Cardey, Chris Chester, Gerald Daldry, Jean Dennis, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Louisa Hacking, Eileen Mitchell, Joan Rouse and Stephen Suthernwood.

Please pray for our Ministers Revd Ken Chalmers and Revd Alan Jenkins 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 else who needs our prayers.

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING

(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

General Notices

Coffee Morning on Saturday 5th December. The Bring and Buy this month will be for the East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices and there will be mince pies as well as a chance to choose your favourite Christmas Carol. Why not bring a friend or two with you.

Christmas at Lexden please remember to pick up a leaflet showing all the extra services we are holding here in the lead up to Christmas.

Beacon House – we are collecting throughout November. They would love clothing, toiletries and food as well as items listed on the sign by the box in the vestibule which is there for your donations.

Stamps – during December we will be collecting stamps. This is the time of the year when you will be receiving more post than normal so please carefully cut round the stamps and add them to the box in the vestibule.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 1st

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 2nd

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

Thursday 3rd

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer – please leave car park for Time for Tots

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

Saturday 5th

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

Next Sunday 6th December

11:00am – Worship led by Brian Dack

Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Lunchtime Worship at Castle Methodist Church at 1pm every Thursday.

EACH Christmas Carol Service at St Michael’s Church, Mile End Road on Thursday 10th December commencing at 7:30pm and followed by tea/coffee and mince pies. Everyone welcome.

Display of Nativity Boxes – Mile End Methodist Church Saturday 12th December 10:00am to 4:00pm. Free entry. There will be refreshments and a festive stall.

The Nativity based on the East Anglian Mystery Plays will be performed at the Headgate Theatre Colchester on 15th, 16th and 17th December at 7:30pm. Please see the poster on the notice board or call the box office on 01206 366000.

Activity Day at The Ark on Saturday 9th January looking at the Gospel of Luke.

Christmas Services at Lexden Methodist Church

Crib Service on Thursday 17th December at 10:30am will be led by Revd Paul Howes.

Candlelight Carol Service on Sunday 20th December at 6:30pm. All the hymns will be displayed on the overhead projector so there is no need to bring a torch.

Midnight Communion on Thursday 24th December starting at 11:15 will be led by Revd Ken Chalmers.

Christmas Morning Service on Friday 25th December at 9:45am will be led by Alan Beesley.

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

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 22nd November 2015

INTROIT – ‘Father we Love You’ SoF 102

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

Refreshments will be served in the Garling Room after the service.

Recording Ministry – If you do not already receive a DVD of our services please speak to one of the stewards to obtain a copy.

PRAYER

Prayer Requests: Dorothy Cardey, Chris Chester, Gerald Daldry, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Louisa Hacking, Eileen Mitchell, Joan Rouse, Stephen Suthernwood and May Walters.

Please pray for our Ministers Revd Ken Chalmers and Revd Alan Jenkins 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 else who needs our prayers.

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING

(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

General Notices

Beacon House – we will be collecting throughout November. They would love clothing, toiletries and food as well as items listed on the sign by the box in the vestibule which is there for your donations.

Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Appeal – a very big thank you to everyone who filled a shoebox or made a donation of money or gifts. Our gifts have now made a start on their long journey to children who would otherwise go without at Christmas.

Are you looking for a brass band to join? 1st Class Brass are looking to welcome new members of all ages and all abilities. For more information visit www.1stclassbrass.org or contact Anne on 07880 591757.

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 – please leave car park for Time for Tots

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday 29th November

11:00am – Worship led by Revd Ken Chalmers

Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Lunchtime Worship at Castle Methodist Church at 1pm every Thursday.

Taizé Evening at St John’s Church, Iceni Way on Thursday 26th November 7:00 – to 8:00pm followed by refreshments.

EACH Christmas Carol Service at St Michael’s Church, Mile End Road on Thursday 10th December commencing at 7:30pm and followed by tea/coffee and mince pies. Everyone welcome.

The Nativity based on the East Anglian Mystery Plays will be performed at the Headgate Theatre Colchester on 15th, 16th and 17th December at 7:30pm. Please see the poster on the notice board or call the box office on 01206 366000 for more information.

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

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 15th November 2015

INTROIT – ‘Father we Love You’ SoF 102

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 worship with Holy Communion this morning.

Refreshments will be served in the Garling Room after the service.

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

PRAYER

Prayer Requests: Dorothy Cardey, Chris Chester, Gerald Daldry, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Louisa Hacker, Eileen Mitchell, Joan Rouse and May Walters.

Please pray for our Ministers Revd Ken Chalmers and Revd Alan Jenkins 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 else who needs our prayers.

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING

(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

General Notices

Beacon House – we will be collecting throughout November. They would love clothing, toiletries and food as well as items listed on the sign by the box in the vestibule which is there for your donations.

Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Appeal – a very big thank you to everyone who has filled a shoebox or made a donation of money or gifts. They will all be going to children who would otherwise go without at Christmas. All of our offerings will be blessed during the service today before starting their journey.

Offerings last Sunday: £203.00

Are you looking for a brass band to join? 1st Class Brass are looking to welcome new members of all ages and all abilities. For more information visit www.1stclassbrass.org or contact Anne on 078810 591757.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 17th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

7:30pm – Circuit Finances Resources Committee using the Garling Room

Wednesday 18th

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

Thursday 19th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer – please leave car park for Time for Tots

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday 22nd November

11:00am – Worship led by Anne Worker

Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Lunchtime Worship at Castle Methodist Church at 1pm every Thursday.

Taizé Evening at St John’s Church, Iceni Way on Thursday 26th November 7:00 – to 8:00pm followed by refreshments.

EACH Christmas Carol Service at St Michael’s Church, Mile End Road on Thursday 10th December commencing at 7:30pm and followed by tea/coffee and mince pies. Everyone welcome.

The Nativity based on the East Anglian Mystery Plays will be performed at the Headgate Theatre Colchester on 15th, 16th and 17th December at 7:30pm. Please see the poster on the notice board or call the box office on 01206 366000 for more information.

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

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 8th November 2015

Remembrance Sunday

INTROIT – ‘Father we Love You’ SoF 102

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

Refreshments will be served in the Garling Room after the service.

This Evening – 6:30pm – Songs of Praise led by Alan & Christine Beesley

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

PRAYER

Prayer Requests: Dorothy Cardey – in St Fillans Care Home, Chris Chester, Gerald Daldry, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Louisa Hacker, Eileen Mitchell, Joan Rouse and May Walters.

Please pray for our Ministers Revd Ken Chalmers and Revd Alan Jenkins 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 else who needs our prayers.

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING

(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

General Notices

Ladies Friendly Circle on Monday 9th November is an open meeting so men are invited as well. The guest speaker will be Robin Orbell from Colchester Magistrates Court talking about ‘A View from the Bench’.

Beacon House – we will be collecting throughout November. They would love clothing, toiletries and food. There is a box in the vestibule for your donations.

Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Appeal – many thanks to everyone who has contributed so far. Last day for boxes and any other contribution will be Sunday 15th November when they will be blessed during the service before starting their journey.

Offerings last Sunday: £349.00

Calling all dressmakers do you have any original Dewhurst Sylko wood cotton reels hidden at the bottom of your sewing basket? With or without thread just so long as they still have the original label; they are needed by the Touchstone Centre to help raise much needed funds. Please see the information sheet on the notice board about this Methodist supported community.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Monday 9th

7:30pm – Ladies Friendly Circle – Guest Speaker – Robin Orbell

Tuesday 10th

1:30pm – Methodist Walk starting from here

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

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

Wednesday 11th

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

7:30pm – Stanway Meeting Group using the Garling Room

Thursday 12th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer – please leave car park for Time for Tots

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday 15th November

11:00am – Holy Communion with Revd Martin Camroux

Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Lunchtime Worship at Castle Methodist Church at 1pm every Thursday.

Light a Candle Service at West Bergholt Methodist Church on Wednesday 11th November at 7:30pm will be led by Alan Beesley. This is a service of remembrance and reflection for those we have loved and lost. All are welcome. Please let Alan or Christine know if you need a lift.

Taizé Evening at St John’s Church, Iceni Way on Thursday 26th November 7:00 – to 8:00pm followed by refreshments.

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

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 1st November 2015

Church Anniversary

INTROIT – ‘Father we Love You’ SoF 102

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

Refreshments will be served in the Garling Room after the service.

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

PRAYER

Prayer Requests: Dorothy Cardey – in St Fillans Care Home, Chris Chester, Gerald Daldry, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Eileen Mitchell, Joan Rouse and May Walters.

Please pray for our Ministers Revd Ken Chalmers and Revd Alan Jenkins 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 else who needs our prayers.

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING

(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

General Notices

Ladies Friendly Circle on Monday 9th November is an open meeting so men are invited as well. The guest speaker will be Robin Orbell – Chairman of the Bench, Colchester Magistrates Court – talking about ‘A View from the Bench’.

Beacon House – we will be collecting throughout November. They would love clothing, toiletries and food. There is a box in the vestibule for your donations.

Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Appeal – many thanks to everyone who has contributed so far. Last day for boxes and any other contribution will be Sunday 15th November when they will be blessed during the service before starting their journey.

Offerings last Sunday: £337.00

Calling all dressmakers do you have any original Dewhurst Sylko wood cotton reels hidden at the bottom of your sewing basket? With or without thread just so long as they still have the original label; they are needed by the Touchstone Centre to help raise much needed funds. Please see the information sheet on the notice board about this Methodist supported community.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 3rd

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 4th

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

Thursday 5th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer – please leave car park for Time for Tots

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

Saturday 7th

10:00 – 11:30am – Coffee Morning with Bring & Buy – this month’s charity:-

The Samaritans

Next Sunday 8th November

Remembrance Sunday

11:00am – Worship led by Revd Alan Jenkins

Refreshments afterwards

6:30pm – Songs of Praise led by Eddie Lansdown

Other Events

Lunchtime Worship at Castle Methodist Church at 1pm every Thursday.

Light a Candle Service at West Bergholt Methodist Church on Wednesday 11th November at 7:30pm will be led by Alan Beesley. This is a service of remembrance and reflection for those we have loved and lost. All are welcome. Please let Alan or Christine know if you need a lift.

Taizé Evening at St John’s Church, Iceni Way on Thursday 26th November 7:00 – to 8:00pm followed by refreshments.

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

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 25th October 2015

INTROIT – ‘Breathe on me Breath of God’ SoF 51

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

Refreshments will be served in the Garling Room after the service.

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

PRAYER

Prayer Requests: Dorothy Cardey, Chris Chester, Gerald Daldry, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Eileen Mitchell, Joan Rouse and May Walters.

Please pray for our Ministers Revd Ken Chalmers and Revd Alan Jenkins 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 else who needs our prayers.

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING

(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

General Notices

Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Appeal leaflets are available. We have boxes or you can wrap an ordinary shoebox in Christmas paper. Samaritan’s Purse have asked that we fill the boxes with a ‘wow’ toy such as a doll or a football. They also recommend other fun toys and games, school supplies like pens and notebooks, hygiene items like soap and toothpaste. Full details are in the leaflets. If you are not able to fill a box you can bring in any of the suggested items and they can still make their way to a child in need. Envelopes are also available for cash donations.

Offerings last Sunday: £522.50

Calling all dressmakers do you have any original Dewhurst Sylko wood cotton reels hidden at the bottom of your sewing basket? With or without thread just so long as they still have the original label; they are needed by the Touchstone Centre to help raise much needed funds. Please see the information sheet on the notice board about this Methodist supported community.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 27th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 29th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer

No Time for Tots – half term holiday

Next Sunday 1st November

Church Anniversary

11:00am – Worship led by Jane Allison

Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Lunchtime Worship at Castle Methodist Church at 1pm every Thursday.

Light a Candle Service at West Bergholt Methodist Church on Wednesday 11th November at 7:30pm will be led by Alan Beesley. This is a service of remembrance and reflection for those we have loved and lost. All are welcome.

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

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 18th October 2015

INTROIT – ‘Breathe on me Breath of God’ SoF 51

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 with Holy Communion this morning.

Refreshments will be served in the Garling Room after the service.

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

PRAYER

Prayer Requests: Dorothy Cardey, Chris Chester, Gerald Daldry, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Eileen Mitchell, Joan Rouse and May Walters.

The funeral service for Ann Cousins will take place on Monday 26th October at West Bergholt Methodist Church at 11:30am followed by burial at Marks Tey. A coach is available and will leave from Marks Tey Hotel at 10:45am and return there afterwards for lunch at the hotel.

Please pray for our Ministers Revd Ken Chalmers and Revd Alan Jenkins 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 else who needs our prayers.

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING

(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

General Notices

Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Appeal leaflets are available. We have boxes or you can wrap an ordinary shoebox in Christmas paper. Samaritan’s Purse have asked that we fill the boxes with a ‘wow’ toy such as a doll or a football. They also recommend other fun toys and games, school supplies like pens and notebooks, hygiene items like soap and toothpaste. Full details are in the leaflets. If you are not able to fill a box you can bring in any of the suggested items and they can still make their way to a child in need. Envelopes are also available for cash donations.

Offerings last Sunday: £210.40

Calling all dressmakers do you have any original Dewhurst Sylko wood cotton reels hidden at the bottom of your sewing basket? With or without thread just so long as they still have the original label; they are needed by the Touchstone Centre to help raise much needed funds. Please see the information sheet on the notice board about this Methodist supported community.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 20th

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

Wednesday 21st

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

Thursday 22nd

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer – please leave car park for Time for Tots

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday 25th October

11:00am – Worship led by Brian Llewellyn

Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Lunchtime Worship at Castle Methodist Church at 1pm every Thursday.

Lexden Methodist Church Anniversary serviceon Sunday 1st November will be led by Jane Allison.

Remembering Service a service of remembering and commendation for those who have died at Castle Methodist Church at 3:00pm on Sunday 1st November.

Light a Candle Service at West Bergholt Methodist Church on Wednesday 11th November at 7:30pm will be led by Alan Beesley. This is a service of remembrance and reflection for those we have loved and lost. All are welcome.

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

CHURCH NOTICES – items for the Weekly Notices to Christine Beesley by Thursday at the latestplease. Telephone 01206 766604. e-mail christine.beesley

Website : lexdenmethodist

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 11th October 2015

INTROIT – ‘Breathe on me Breath of God’ SoF 51

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.

Refreshments will be served in the Garling Room after the service.

This Evening – Songs of Praise led by Sheila Dempsey and Avril Lankester

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

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Peter Bobby,Dorothy Cardey, Chris Chester, Gerald Daldry, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Eileen Mitchell, Joan Rouse and May Walters.

Please pray for our Ministers Revd Alan Jenkins and Revd Ken Chalmers 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 else who needs our prayers.

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING

(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

General Notices

Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Appeal leaflets are now available. We have boxes or you can wrap an ordinary shoebox in Christmas paper to make it a bit more personal. Samaritan’s Purse have asked that we fill the boxes with a ‘wow’ toy such as a doll or a football. They also recommend other fun toys and games, school supplies like pens and notebooks, hygiene items like soap and toothpaste. Full details are in the leaflets. If you are not able to fill a box you can bring in any of the suggested items and they can still make their way to a child in need. Envelopes are also available for cash donations.

Church Council Meeting on Wednesday 14th October at 7:30pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Offerings last Sunday: £239.00

Coffee Morning for Women’s Refuge: £40.00

Calling all dressmakers do you have any original Dewhurst Sylko wood cotton reels hidden at the bottom of your sewing basket? With or without thread just so long as they still have the original label; they are needed by the Touchstone Centre to help raise much needed funds. Please see the information sheet on the notice board about this Methodist supported community.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Monday 12th

7:30pm – Ladies Friendly Circle – Guest Speaker: Ron Whitney

Tuesday 13th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 14th

7:30pm – Church Council Meeting

Thursday 15th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer – please leave car park for Time for Tots

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

7:00pm – Gideons using the Garling Room

Next Sunday 18th October

11:00am – Holy Communion with Revd Ron Smith

Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Lunchtime Worship at Castle Methodist Church at 1pm every Thursday.

Mersea Harvest Supper on Saturday 17th October at 6:30pm with musical entertainment by Alan Jenkins and his daughter Anna. Please call Margaret Pick on 384336 to book your place.

Fingringhoe Methodist Church invites you to Harvest Praise on Sunday 18th October at 3pm.

Light a Candle Service at West Bergholt Methodist Church on Wednesday 11th November at 7:30pm will be led by Alan Beesley. This is a service of remembrance and reflection for those we have loved and lost. All are welcome.

Contacts – If you need prayer or help in any way please call Revd Alan Jenkins on

01206 793888 or Revd Ken Chalmers on 01206 545253.

CHURCH NOTICES – items for the Weekly Notices to Christine Beesley by Thursday at the latestplease. Telephone 01206 766604. e-mail christine.beesley

Website : lexdenmethodist

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 4th 2015

INTROIT – ‘Breathe on me Breath of God’ SoF 51

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

Refreshments will be served in the Garling Room after the service.

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

PRAYER

Prayer Requests – Peter Bobby,Dorothy Cardey, Chris Chester, Gerald Daldry, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Eileen Mitchell, Joan Rouse and May Walters.

Please pray for our Ministers Revd Alan Jenkins and Revd Ken Chalmers 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 else who needs our prayers.

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING

(1 Thessalonians 5:17)

General Notices

Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Appeal leaflets are now available. We have boxes or you can wrap an ordinary shoebox in Christmas paper to make it a bit more personal. Samaritan’s Purse have asked that we fill the boxes with a ‘wow’ toy such as a doll or a football. They also recommend other fun toys and games, school supplies like pens and notebooks, hygiene items like soap and toothpaste. Full details are in the leaflets. If you are not able to fill a box you can bring in any of the suggested items and they can still make their way to a child in need. Envelopes are also available for cash donations.

Church Council Meeting on Wednesday 14th October at 7:30pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Offerings last Sunday: £380.70

Calling all dressmakers do you have any original Dewhurst Sylko wood cotton reels hidden at the bottom of your sewing basket? With or without thread just so long as they still have the original label; they are needed by the Touchstone Centre to help raise much needed funds. Please see the information sheet on the notice board about this Methodist supported community.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 6th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 7th

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

Thursday 8th

9:30 – 9:50am – Morning Prayer – please leave car park for Time for Tots

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday 11th October

11:00am – Worship led by Ron Firmin

Refreshments afterwards

7:30pm – Songs of Praise led by Sheila Dempsey and Avril Lankester

Other Events

Lunchtime Worship at Castle Methodist Church at 1pm every Thursday.

The Circuit Social Issues Group has arranged a hot meal at Highwoods Church followed by a talk on “Multi Faith” by Mrs Barbara Butler, wife of the former Bishop of Southwark, and founder and Executive Secretary of “Christians Aware”. This will be on Thursday 8th October. There will be a charge of £5.

Mersea Harvest Supper on Saturday 17th October at 6:30pm with musical entertainment by Alan Jenkins and his daughter Anna. Please call Margaret Pick on 384336 to book your place.

Fingringhoe Methodist Church invites you to Harvest Praise on Sunday 18th October at 3pm.

Contacts – If you need prayer or help in any way please call Revd Alan Jenkins on

01206 793888 or Revd Ken Chalmers on 01206 545253.

CHURCH NOTICES – items for the Weekly Notices to Christine Beesley by Thursday at the latestplease. Telephone 01206 766604. e-mail christine.beesley

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