LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 4th January 2015

Second Sunday after Christmas

INTROIT – ‘Day by Day, Dear Lord’ H&P 671

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

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, Charles Cronin – presently in hospital but hoping to be moved to Colonia Court, Barbara Duller, Alison Gore, Emily Grote, Joan Rouse, Betty Taylor and Richard & May Walters.

Please pray for our Minister Revd Ruth Ridge and all those who minister to the people of God, especially this week for Highwoods Methodist Church.

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

11am start – please let one of the Stewards know if you are finding the later start inconvenient. If you are no longer able to come we can arrange for a DVD of the service to be delivered.

World Mission Fund envelopes are being given out this morning. We thank you in anticipation for you generous giving and would be grateful if they could be returned next week, or as soon after as possible. Please see Laurie if you have any questions.

Epiphany Lunch on Saturday 10th January at 1pm. Please add your name to the list on the notice board so we know how many to cater for. Everyone welcome.

Offering last Sunday: £232.00

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 6th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 8th

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

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

Saturday 10th

1:00pm – Epiphany Lunch

Next Sunday 11th January

10:15 – 10:45am – Refreshments available in the Garling Room

11:00am – Covenant Service with Holy Communion led by Red Ruth Ridge

We do not hold a Songs of Praise in January

Future Events

Annual Church Meeting on Wednesday 11th February. Everyone welcome.

Please can those with reports to prepare make sure these are with Viv Wilcox by 21st January.

Contacts – If you need prayer or help in any way please contact Revd Ruth Ridge on 01206 242 183.

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 28th December 2014

First Sunday after Christmas

INTROIT – ‘Fill us with Holy Love – H&P 102 v 7’

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 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, Charles Cronin, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Joan Rouse, Betty Taylor and Richard & May Walters.

Please pray for our Minister Revd Ruth Ridge and all those who minister to the people of God, especially this week for Castle Methodist Church.

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

11am start – please let one of the Stewards know if you are finding the later start inconvenient. If you are no longer able to come we can arrange for a DVD of the service to be delivered.

Colchester YMCA have sent a big thank you to everyone who contributed to their Christmas appeal. There is a photo on the notice board of the food parcels ready for the residents.

Epiphany Lunch on Saturday 10th January at 1pm. Please add your name to the list on the notice board so we know how many to cater for. Everyone welcome.

Offering last Sunday: £373.10

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

There is no Friendly Tea Club, Time for Tots or Morning Prayer this week

Please check next week’s notices for restart times

Next Sunday 4 January 2015

Epiphany

10:15 – 10:45am – Refreshments available in the Garling Room

11:00am – Worship led by Jonathan Sparkes

Future Events

Epiphany Lunch on Saturday 10th January at 1pm. Please add your name to the list on the notice board so we know how many to cater for. Everyone welcome.

Contacts – If you need prayer or help in any way please contact Revd Ruth Ridge on 01206 242 183.

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 21st December 2014

Fourth Sunday in Advent

INTROIT – ‘Fill us with Holy Love – H&P 102 v 7’

A very warm welcome to you all especially if you are a visitor or will be joining us through the Recording Ministry and to Revd Ruth Ridge who is leading our Holy Communion service this morning.

This Evening – 6:30pm – Carols by Candlelight

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, Charles Cronin, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Joan Rouse, Betty Taylor and Richard & May Walters.

Please pray for our Minister Revd Ruth Ridge and all those who minister to the people of God, especially this week for Wivenhoe Methodist Church.

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 Cards – We would encourage you to send just one card to everyone at Lexden Methodist Church. These can be displayed on the notice board in the Garling Room. Please see Bill or Alan if you need help pinning your card. There will be a collection box for contributions to the East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices.

11am start – please let one of the Stewards know if you are finding the later start inconvenient. If you are no longer able to come we can arrange for a DVD of the service to be delivered.

Colchester YMCA have sent a big thank you to everyone who contributed to their Christmas appeal. There is a photo on the notice board of the food parcels ready for the residents.

Offerings for last Sunday: £379.70

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Wednesday 24th – Christmas Eve

11:15pm – Midnight Holy Communion led by Revd Ruth Ridge

Thursday 25th – Christmas Day

9:45am – Local Arrangement

Next Sunday 28th December

First Sunday after Christmas

10:15 – 10:45am – Refreshments available in the Garling Room

11:00am – Worship led by Phil Bingham

Other Events

Carol Service at Mersea Methodist Church this afternoon at 4:30pm

Epiphany Lunch on Saturday 10th January at 1pm. Please add your name to the list on the notice board so we know how many to cater for.

Please see the poster on the notice board for details of other services in our sector over Christmas.

Contacts – If you need prayer or help in any way please contact Revd Ruth Ridge on 01206 242 183.

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 14th December 2014

Third Sunday in Advent

INTROIT – ‘Fill us with Holy Love – H&P 102 v 7’

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 Jean Dane who is leading our worship this morning.

This Evening – 6:30pm – Songs of Praise led by Derek Coe

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, Charles Cronin, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Joan Rouse, Betty Taylor and Richard & May Walters.

Please also keep Revd Andrew and Rosemary Bell in your prayers.

Please pray for our Minister Revd Ruth Ridge and all those who minister to the people of God, especially this week for Wimpole Road Methodist Church.

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 Cards – We would encourage you to send just one card to everyone at Lexden Methodist Church. These can be displayed on the notice board in the Garling Room. Please see Bill or Alan if you need help pinning your card. There will be a collection box for contributions to the East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices.

11am start – please let one of the Stewards know if you are finding the later start inconvenient. If you are no longer able to come we can arrange for a DVD of the service to be delivered.

Colchester YMCA if you would like to make a donation to the Colchester YMCA Christmas Fund please see Alan.

Offerings for last Sunday: £300.70

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 16th

12:30pm – Friendly Tea Club Christmas Lunch at the Chequers

Wednesday 17th

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

Thursday 18th

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

10:00am – Crib Service

Next Sunday 21st December

Fourth Sunday in Advent

10:15 – 10:45am – Refreshments available in the Garling Room

11:00am – Holy Communion led by Revd Ruth Ridge

6:30pm – Carols by Candlelight

Other Events

Carol Singing in West Bergholt on Friday 19th December. Meet at the Methodist Church Hall at 6:15pm. Funds raised will be for Action for Children

Christmas Services here at Lexden

Crib Service Thursday 18th December at 10am

followed by tea/coffee and mince pies

Carols by Candlelight Sunday 21st December at 6:30pm

Midnight Holy Communion Wednesday 24th December starting at 11:15pm

Christmas Day Service Thursday 25th December from 9:45 to 10:30am

Contacts – If you need prayer or help in any way please contact Revd Ruth Ridge on 01206 242 183.

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 7th December 2014

Second Sunday in Advent

INTROIT – ‘Fill us with Holy Love – H&P 102 v 7’

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

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, Charles Cronin, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Joan Rouse, Betty Taylor and Richard & May Walters.

Please pray for our Minister Revd Ruth Ridge and all those who minister to the people of God, especially this week for Mersea Methodist Church.

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 Cards – We would encourage you to send just one card to everyone at Lexden Methodist Church. These can be displayed on the notice board in the Garling Room. Please see Bill or Alan if you need help pinning your card. There will be a collection box for contributions to the East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices.

11am start – please let one of the Stewards know if you are finding the later start inconvenient. If you are no longer able to come we can arrange for a DVD of the service to be delivered.

Offerings for last Sunday: £263.00

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Monday 8th

7:30pm – Ladies Friendly Circle Christmas Party

Tuesday 9th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 10th

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

Thursday 11th

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

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday 14th December

Third Sunday in Advent

10:15 – 10:45am – Refreshments available in the Garling Room

11:00am – Worship led by Revd Jean Dane

6:30pm – Songs of Praise led by Derek Coe

Other Events

Carol Singing in West Bergholt on Friday 19th December. Meet at the Methodist Church Hall at 6:15pm. Funds raised will be for Action for Children

Christmas Services here at Lexden

Crib Service Thursday 18th December at 10am

followed by tea/coffee and mince pies

Carols by Candlelight Sunday 21st December at 6:30pm

Midnight Holy Communion Wednesday 24th December starting at 11:15pm

Christmas Day Service Thursday 25th December from 9:45 to 10:30am

Contacts – If you need prayer or help in any way please contact Revd Ruth Ridge on 01206 242 183.

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 30th November 2014

First Sunday in Advent

INTROIT – ‘Fill us with Holy Love – H&P 102 v 7’

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

Please join us for refreshments 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 and family,Dorothy Cardey, Charles Cronin, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Joan Rouse, Betty Taylor and Richard & May Walters.

Please pray for our Minister Revd Ruth Ridge and all those who minister to the people of God, especially this week for Fingringhoe Methodist Church.

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

General Notices

Don’t Forget – from next week our Sunday Morning Services will start at 11:00am.

So that we still finish at the same time we will be having our tea and coffee before the service from 10:15 to 10:45.

Beacon House – as the nights get colder please remember our friends at Beacon House. They especially need jeans and t-shirts and toiletries. Also tinned meat or fish and vegetables. Please see the full list in the entrance vestibule. There are also envelopes for cash donations.

Christmas Cards – We would encourage you to send just one card to everyone at Lexden Methodist Church. These can be displayed on the notice board in the Garling Room. Please see Bill or Alan if you need help pinning your card. There will be a collection box for contributions to the East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices.

Offerings for last Sunday: £412.50

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 2nd December

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 3rd

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

Thursday 4th

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

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday 7th December

Second Sunday in Advent

10:15 – 10:45am – Refreshments available in the Garling Room

11:00am – Worship led by Liz Clarke

Other Events

Advent Service at Fingringhoe Methodist Church This Afternoon at 3:00pm. Everyone welcome.

Carol Singing in West Bergholt on Friday 19th December. Meet at the Methodist Church Hall at 6:15pm. Funds raised will be for Action for Children

Christmas Services here at Lexden

Crib Service Thursday 18th December at 10am followed by tea/coffee and mince pies

Carols by Candlelight Sunday 21st December at 6:30pm

Midnight Holy Communion Wednesday 24th December starting at 11:15pm

Christmas Day Service Thursday 25th December from 9:45 to 10:30am

Contacts – If you need prayer or help in any way please contact Revd Ruth Ridge on 01206 242 183.

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 23rd November 2014

INTROIT – ‘Now Let Us See Thy Beauty, Lord’ H&P 534 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 Ruth Ridge who is leading our service with Holy Communion this morning.

Please join us for refreshments 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 and family,Dorothy Cardey, Charles Cronin, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Joan Rouse, Betty Taylor (in hospital) and Richard & May Walters.

Please pray for our Minister Revd Ruth Ridge and all those who minister to the people of God, especially this week for West Bergholt Methodist Church.

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

General Notices

Sunday Services – to fit in with the rest of the Circuit we agreed at our Church Council meeting that we would move the start of our Sunday Services to 11am from 7th December. This allows our Ministers to take two services each Sunday morning – one at 9:30 and one at 11.

So that we still finish at the same time we will be having our tea and coffee before the service from 10:15 to 10:45. If you have any questions about this please speak with one of the Stewards.

Beacon House – as the nights get colder please remember our friends at Beacon House. They especially need jeans and t-shirts and toiletries. Also tinned meat or fish and vegetables. Please see the full list in the entrance vestibule. There are also envelopes for cash donations.

Offerings for last Sunday: £385.60

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 25th

1:30 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club on an outing

Wednesday 26th

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

Thursday 27th

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

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday 30th November

First Sunday in Advent

10:30am – Worship led by Nancy Powell Davies

Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Taizé Evening at St John the Baptist Church, Iceni Way, Shrub End on Thursday 27th November. An evening of prayer in preparation for Advent and Christmas from 7:00 to 8:00pm followed by refreshments.

Christmas Coffee Morning at West Bergholt Methodist Church on Saturday 29th November from 10:00am to 12noon.

Coffee Morning – books, games, toys, nearly new and bric-a-brac with cake stall and refreshments at Fingringhoe Methodist Church on Saturday 29th November from 10:00am to 1:00pm.

Advent Service at Fingringhoe Methodist Church on 30th November at 3:00pm. Everyone welcome.

Contacts – If you need prayer or help in any way please contact Revd Ruth Ridge on 01206 242 183.

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 16th November 2014

INTROIT – ‘Now Let Us See Thy Beauty, Lord’ H&P 534 v 1

We warmly welcome you 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 join us for refreshments 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 and family,Dorothy Cardey, Charles Cronin, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Joan Rouse, Richard & May Walters.

Please pray for our Minister Revd Ruth Ridge and all those who minister to the people of God, especially this week for our church here in Lexden.

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

General Notices

Sunday Services – to fit in with the rest of the Circuit we agreed at our Church Council meeting that we would move the start of our Sunday Services to 11am from 7th December. This allows our Ministers to take two services each Sunday morning – one at 9:30 and one at 11.

So that we still finish at the same time we will be having our tea and coffee before the service from 10:15 to 10:45. If you have any questions about this please speak with one of the Stewards.

Beacon House – as the nights get colder please remember our friends at Beacon House. They especially need jeans and t-shirts and toiletries. Also tinned meat or fish and vegetables. Please see the full list in the entrance vestibule. There are also envelopes for cash donations.

Offerings for last Sunday: £307.20

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 18th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

5:00pm – Civic Society using the Garling Room

Wednesday 19th

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

1:30pm – Methodist Walk – meet at 11 Musk Close Stanway

Thursday 20th

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

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday 23rd November

10:30am – Holy Communion led by Revd Ruth Ridge

Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Seeking God’s Blessing for Colchester is celebrating 10 years. You are invited to the service at St Botolph’s Church this evening. Tea and coffee from 6:30pm. The service starts at 7pm. Guest Speaker Rt Revd Roger Morris, Bishop of Colchester.

Boxted Methodist Silver Band concert at St Peter’s Church Boxted on Wednesday 19th November at 7:30pm. Please see the poster on the notice board for more information.

Coffee Morning – books, games, toys, nearly new and bric-a-brac with cake stall and refreshments at Fingringhoe Methodist Church on Saturday 29th November from 10:00am to 1:00pm

Advent Service at Fingringhoe Methodist Church on 30th November at 3:00pm. Everyone welcome.

Contacts – If you need prayer or help in any way please contact Revd Ruth Ridge on 01206 242 183.

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 9th November 2014

Remembrance Sunday

INTROIT – ‘Now Let Us See Thy Beauty, Lord’ H&P 534 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 Meryle Longley who is leading our worship this morning.

Please join us for refreshments in the Garling Room after the Service.

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, Charles Cronin, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Joan Rouse, Richard & May Walters.

Please pray for our Minister Revd Ruth Ridge and all those who minister to the people of God, especially this week for those affected by conflict or war.

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

General Notices

Operation Christmas Child shoebox appeal. A very big thank you to everyone who contributed in any way. We have collected an amazing number of boxes. If you still have a box or any other contribution, please see Avril.

Sunday Services – to fit in with the rest of the Circuit we agreed at our Church Council meeting that we would move the start of our Sunday Services to 11am from 7th December. This allows our Ministers to take two services each Sunday morning – one at 9:30 and one at 11.

So that we still finish at the same time we will be having our tea and coffee before the service from 10:15 to 10:45. If you have any questions about this please speak with one of the Stewards.

Beacon House – as the nights get colder please remember our friends at Beacon House. They especially need jeans and t shirts. Also deodorant and disposable razors. Please the full list in the entrance vestibule. We will be collecting throughout November.

Offerings for last Sunday: £189.80

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Monday 10th

7:30pm – Ladies Friendly Circle – Guest Speaker – Heather Ablett

The gentlemen are invited as well

Tuesday 11th

10:00 to 12:00noon – Church open for Remembrance Day

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 12th

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

Thursday 13th

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

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday 16th November

10:30am – Worship led by Phil Bingham

Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

WW1 Exhibition at Fingringhoe Methodist Church on Saturday 8th November 10am to 2pm – light lunch provided – and Sunday 9th November 2 to 4pm.

Remembrance Day Tuesday 11th November the church will open from 10:00am to 12:00 noon. You are welcome to come and pray, meditate or light a candle. There will be a collection box for Help for Heroes.

Seeking God’s Blessing for Colchester is celebrating 10 years. You are invited to the service at St Botolph’s Church on Sunday 16th November. Tea and coffee from 6:30pm. The service starts at 7pm. Guest Speaker Rt Revd Roger Morris, Bishop of Colchester.

Boxted Methodist Silver Band concert at St Peter’s Church Boxted on Wednesday 19th November at 7:30pm. Please see the poster on the notice board for more information.

Contacts – If you need prayer or help in any way please contact Revd Ruth Ridge on 01206 242 183.

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 2nd November 2014

Church Anniversary

INTROIT – ‘Now Let Us See Thy Beauty, Lord’ H&P 534 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 Martin Camroux who is leading our worship this morning.

Please join us for refreshments 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, Charles Cronin, Barbara Duller, Emily Grote, Joan Rouse, Richard & May Walters and Robin Wilkinson.

Please pray for our Minister Revd Ruth Ridge and all those who minister to the people of God, especially this week for Abbeyfield Community Project.

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

General Notices

Operation Christmas Child shoebox appeal. Leaflets and shoeboxes are still available please see Avril or Christine. You can bring in your boxes any time between now and 9th November. If you can’t manage a whole box any contribution will be most welcome. Envelopes are also available for cash donations. Many thanks to those who have already contributed.

Sunday Services – to fit in with the rest of the Circuit we agreed at our Church Council meeting that we would move the start of our Sunday Services to 11am from 7th December. This allows our Ministers to take two services each Sunday morning – one at 9:30 and one at 11.

So that we still finish at the same time we will be having our tea and coffee before the service from 10:15 to 10:45. If you have any questions about this please speak with one of the Stewards.

Christine Nash thanks everyone for the card and gift she received last Sunday also for the support and prayers she received.

Offerings for last Sunday: £295.40

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 4th

2:00 – 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

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

Wednesday 5th

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

Thursday 6th

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

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday 9th November

Remembrance Sunday

10:30am – Worship led by Meryle Longley

Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

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

Other Events

Light a Candle Service a service of remembrance for loved ones will be held at West Bergholt Methodist Church on Thursday 6th November at 7:30pm.

WW1 Exhibition at Fingrinhoe Methodist Church on Saturday 8th November 10am to 2pm – light lunch provided – and Sunday 9th November 2 to 4pm.

Prayer Spaces in Primary Schools A training morning for all those interested in running prayer spaces in primary schools. Saturday 8th November, 9am to 1pm, Elim Church, CO4 3PY Suggested donation £10. For more info, or to book, please contact Susan Sydenham susan

Remembrance Day Tuesday 11th November the church will open from 10:00am to 12:00 noon. You are welcome to come and pray, meditate or light a candle. There will be a collection box for Help for Heroes.

Seeking God’s Blessing for Colchester is celebrating 10 years. You are invited to the service at St Botolph’s Church on Sunday 16th November. Tea and coffee from 6:30pm. The service starts at 7pm. Guest Speaker Rt Revd Roger Morris, Bishop of Colchester.

Contacts – If you need prayer or help in any way please contact Revd Ruth Ridge on 01206 242 183.

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