LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 9th February 2014

INTROIT – ‘Safe in the Shadow of the Lord’ SoF 991 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 Ron Firmin who is leading our worship this morning.

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

Prayer Ministry – if you would like a prayer for yourself or someone else, members of the prayer team will be available at the front of the Church after the morning 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: Rose & Peter Bobby, Dorothy Cardey, Charles & Florrie Cronin, Barbara Duller, Cicely Kentish-Sawyer, 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 Marks Tey 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

Please Note – Songs of Praise and Coffee Morning will start again in March. There is no Songs of Praise this evening.

The flowers today have been donated by Alan in memory of his dad Don whose birthday it would have been today.

DVD Delivery – do you have a car? Could you help with delivering the DVD’s?

This is a very important part of our pastoral outreach and everyone who receives a copy of the Sunday services really enjoys them. Please see Alan or Stephen if you could help.

Rik and Iris Chapple send greetings to all at Lexden Methodist Church from a very wet Somerset.

Advance Notice – the Annual Church Meeting will be held on Wednesday 19th February starting at 7:30pm. All welcome.

Offerings for last Sunday: £289.40

The Methodist Church is consulting on whether to revise its stance on marriage in view of the new gay marriage law. Currently, it believes that marriage is between one man and one woman but a change could result in Methodist churches holding same-sex weddings. There is an online consultation and this will close at 9am on Monday 10th February. If you wish to complete the survey go to methodistchurch.org.uk. You will need to read the FAQs before filling out the survey.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 11th

2:00 to 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 13th

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

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

7:45pm – Bible Study

Next Sunday 16th February

10:30am –Worship led by Phil Bingham

Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

CLC Book Sale – at Praiseway on Saturday 15th February from 10:00am to 12:00. Coffee and cake also available.

A Celebration of Love and Marriage – a special service at Boxted Methodist Church on Sunday 16th February at 10:30am.

Songs of Praise – at Fingringhoe Methodist Chapel on Sunday 16th February at 3:00pm. Please speak with one of the Stewards if you would like a lift.

Colchester Street Pastors – find out more about their work and what you can do to help on Friday 21st February from 7:30 to 9:30pm at Beacon House, 90-91 East Hill. Their latest Newsletter is on the notice board.

An Invitation to Prayer – on Saturday 1st March at St Leonard’s Lexden. 10:00am to 3:00pm. See poster on Notice Board.

Daffodil Day at Central Hall Westminster. Monday 3rd March 2014.

There will be a coach going from Colchester. Cost c £15.50

For more information and to book places please contact Viv Wilcox – 01206 545083 vmwilcox

The St Botolph’s Big Quiz Our church has been invited to take part in this inter-church quiz on Friday 21st March at 7:00pm. If you would be interested in making up a team please see one of the Stewards.

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

LEXDEN METHODIST CHURCH

Notices for Week Commencing 2nd February 2014

INTROIT – ‘Safe in the Shadow of the Lord’ SoF 991 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 Eddie Lansdown who is leading our worship this morning.

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

Prayer Ministry – if you would like a prayer for yourself or someone else, members of the prayer team will be available at the front of the Church after the morning 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: Rose & Peter Bobby, Dorothy Cardey, Charles & Florrie Cronin, Barbara Duller, Cicely Kentish-Sawyer, Joan Rouse, Richard & May Walters and Robin Wilkinson.

Barbara Duller is in room 6 at Hill House and she sends greetings to everyone at church.

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

Please Note – Songs of Praise and Coffee Morning will start again in March. There is no Songs of Praise next Sunday.

Friendly Tea Club – we urgently need help to run the Tuesday afternoon tea club. Please speak with Alan if you are happy to help on an occasional basis.

DVD Delivery – do you have a car? Could you help with delivering the DVD’s?

This is a very important part of our pastoral outreach and everyone who receives a copy of the Sunday service really enjoys them. Please see Alan or Stephen if you could help.

Offerings for last Sunday: £243.80

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 4th

2:00 to 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 6th

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

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

7:30pm – Worship Leaders meeting in the Garling Room

Next Sunday 9th February

10:30am –Worship led by Ron Firmin

Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

‘Where is the Church in Society? – A Church without Walls’ you are invited to an evening with Simon Barker from Scripture Union who will be giving a talk entitled ‘A Presentation for Holiday Clubs’. Plume Avenue URC on 5th February from 7:30 to 9:30pm.

A Celebration of Love and Marriage – a special service at Boxted Methodist Church on Sunday 16th February at 10:30am.

Songs of Praise – at Fingringhoe Methodist Chapel on Sunday 16th February at 3:00pm. Please speak with one of the Stewards if you would like a lift.

Colchester Street Pastors – find out more about their work and what you can do to help on Friday 21st February from 7:30 to 9:30pm at Beacon House, 90-91 East Hill. Their latest Newsletter is on the notice board.

Daffodil Day at Central Hall Westminster. Monday 3rd March 2014.

There will be a coach going from Colchester. Cost c £15.50

For more information and to book places please contact Viv Wilcox – 01206 545083 vmwilcox

The St Botolph’s Big Quiz Our church has been invited to take part in this inter-church quiz on Friday 21st March at 7:00pm. If you would be interested in making up a team please see one of the Stewards.

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 26th January 2014

INTROIT – ‘To be in Your Presence’ SoF 1067 V1 & chorus

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

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

Prayer Ministry – if you would like a prayer for yourself or someone else, members of the prayer team will be available at the front of the Church after the morning 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: Rose & Peter Bobby, Charles & Florrie Cronin, Barbara Duller, Cicely Kentish-Sawyer, 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

Please Note – Songs of Praise and Coffee Morning will start again in March. There is no Coffee Morning this coming Saturday.

Friendly Tea Club – if you feel able to help run the Tuesday afternoon tea club, even if it’s on an occasional basis, please see Alan.

DVD Delivery – do you have a car? Could you help with delivering the DVD’s?

This is a very important part of our pastoral outreach and everyone who receives a copy of the Sunday service really enjoys them. Please see Alan or Stephen if you could help.

Volunteers – We also need people to represent Lexden at the Circuit Outreach Action Group and Social Issues group. Please see Vivian or Geoff.

Offerings for last Sunday: £331.00

Benevolence Fund: £3.00

Jane Groves – it is with regret that we have to announce that Jane has resigned as a steward and worship leader. She will be greatly missed and our thanks go out to her for all the help she gave.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 28th

2:00 to 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 30th

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

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday 2nd February

10:30am –Worship led by Eddie Lansdown

Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Sing for God’s Glory – music and worship with a Celtic Christian flavour.

At St Peter & St Paul Church, West Mersea – TODAY – workshop from 3:00 to 5:30pm and service at 6:30pm. See poster on notice board.

Poverty & homelessness action week. 25th January to 2nd February 2014.

‘Where is the Church in Society? – A Church without Walls’ you are invited to an evening with Simon Barker from Scripture Union who will be giving a talk entitled ‘A Presentation for Holiday Clubs’. Plume Avenue URC on 5th February from 7:30 to 9:30pm.

Colchester Street Pastors – find out more about their work and what you can do to help on Friday 21st February from 7:30 to 9:30pm at Beacon House, 90-91 East Hill. Their latest Newsletter is on the notice board.

The St Botolph’s Big Quiz Our church has been invited to take part in this inter-church quiz on Friday 21st March at 7:00pm. If you would be interested in making up a team please see one of the Stewards.

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 19th January 2014

INTROIT – ‘To be in Your Presence’ SoF 1067 V1 & chorus

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

There will be a retiring offering for the Benevolent Fund

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

Prayer Ministry – if you would like a prayer for yourself or someone else, members of the prayer team will be available at the front of the Church after the morning 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– Rose & Peter Bobby, Charles & Florrie Cronin, Barbara Duller, Cicely Kentish-Sawyer, 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 Eight Ash Green 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

World Mission envelopes – need to be returned today. Please place them in the collections bag. Thank you

Saturday Coffee Morning – We still need volunteers to make tea and coffee on the Saturday Coffee mornings. Please see list on notice board.

Friendly Tea Club – we really need someone else to help run this on a Tuesday afternoon. If you feel able to assist please see Alan Beesley.

Offerings for last Sunday: £355.80

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 21st

2:00 to 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

7:30pm – Church Stewards and Pastoral Visitors meeting

Thursday 23rd

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

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday 26th January

10:30am –Worship led by Revd David J Moody

Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Seeking God’s Blessing for Colchester invites you to a United Service of Gratitude and Blessing for our Health and Caring Services in Colchester.This evening at 6:30pm at Colchester Baptist Church.

Sing for God’s Glory – music and worship with a Celtic Christian flavour.

At St Peter & St Paul Church, West Mersea on Sunday 26th January – workshop from 3:00 to 5:30pm and service at 6:30pm. See poster on notice board.

Poverty & homelessness action week. 25th January to 2nd February 2014.

‘Where is the Church in Society? – A Church without Walls’ you are invited to an evening with Simon Barker from Scripture Union who will be giving a talk entitled ‘A Presentation for Holiday Clubs’. Plume Avenue URC on 5th February from 7:30 to 9:30pm.

The St Botolph’s Big Quiz Our church has been invited to take part in this inter-church quiz on Friday 21st March at 7:00pm. If you would be interested in making up a team please see one of the Stewards.

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 12th January 2014

INTROIT – ‘To be in Your Presence’ SoF 1067 V1 & chorus

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

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

Prayer Ministry – if you would like a prayer for yourself or someone else, members of the prayer team will be available at the front of the Church after the morning 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– Rose & Peter Bobby, Charles & Florrie Cronin, Barbara Duller, Cicely Kentish-Sawyer, 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 Boxted 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

World Mission envelopes – please can these be returned by next week. Please place them in the collections bag. Thank you

Saturday Coffee Morning – We still need volunteers to make tea and coffee on the Saturday Coffee mornings. Please see list on notice board.

Advance Notice – there will be a meeting of Church Stewards and Pastoral Visitors on Tuesday 21st January starting at 7:30pm.

Offerings for last Sunday: £426.00

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 14th

2:00 to 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 16th

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

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday 19th January

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

Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

Other Events

Seeking God’s Blessing for Colchester invites you to a United Service of Gratitude and Blessing for our Health and Caring Services in Colchester.Sunday 19th January at 6:30pm at Colchester Baptist Church.

Sing for God’s Glory – music and worship with a Celtic Christian flavour.

At St Peter & St Paul Church, West Mersea on Sunday 26th January – workshop from 3:00 to 5:30pm and service at 6:30pm. See poster on notice board.

Poverty & homelessness action week. 25th January to 2nd February 2014.

‘Where is the Church in Society? – A Church without Walls’ you are invited to an evening with Simon Barker from Scripture Union who will be giving a talk entitled ‘A Presentation for Holiday Clubs’. Plume Avenue URC on 5th February from 7:30 to 9:30pm.

The St Botolph’s Big Quiz Our church has been invited to take part in this inter-church quiz on Friday 21st March at 7:00pm. If you would be interested in making up a team please see one of the Stewards.

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 5th January 2014

A very Happy New Year to you all

INTROIT – ‘To be in Your Presence’ SoF 1067 V1 & chorus

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

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

Prayer Ministry – if you would like a prayer for yourself or someone else, members of the prayer team will be available at the front of the Church after the morning 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 –Rose & Peter Bobby, Charles & Florrie Cronin, Barbara Duller – now at Hill House Residential Home, Cicely Kentish-Sawyer, 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 Mile End 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

World Mission – envelopes have been given out today for your donations to ‘World Mission’. These may be returned over the next two weeks and placed in the collections bag. Thank you

Sunday Morning Tea and Coffee Rota – please add your name to the list on the notice board, or speak with one of the Stewards, if you are able to prepare the tea and coffee after the Sunday morning service.

Saturday Coffee Morning – We also need volunteers to make tea and coffee on the Saturday Coffee mornings. There is a separate list for this.

Offerings for last Sunday: £198.00

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 7th

2:00 to 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 9th

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

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

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

7:45pm – Bible Study – this will be held in the Church

Next Sunday 12th January

10:30am – Elizabeth Clarke

Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

Future Events

Sing for God’s Glory – music and worship with a Celtic Christian flavour.

At St Peter & St Paul Church, West Mersea on Sunday 26th January – workshop from 3:00 to 5:30pm and service at 6:30pm. See poster on notice board.

Poverty & homelessness action week. 25th January to 2nd February 2014.

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 29th December 2013

First Sunday after Christmas

INTROIT – ‘Emmanuel’ SF 83

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

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

Prayer Ministry – if you would like a prayer for yourself or someone else, members of the prayer team will be available at the front of the Church after the morning 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 –Rose & Peter Bobby, Charles & Florrie Cronin, Barbara Duller – now at Hill House Residential Home, Cicely Kentish-Sawyer, 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 The Ark 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

Stamps – Please continue to bring in your postage stamps and place them in the box in the entrance vestibule. They will be used to raise money for charity.

A very big thank you to everyone involved in making sure our church was decorated for Christmas. The Advent crown, the tree, the nativity scenes and all the other trimmings were appreciated by all.

Thank you as well for the mince pies after the candlelight service.

Offerings for last Sunday: £329.40

Christmas Day: £46.60

Sunday Morning Tea and Coffee Rota – please add your name to the list on the notice board, or speak with one of the Stewards, if you are able to prepare the tea and coffee after the Sunday morning service.

Saturday Coffee Morning – We also need volunteers to make tea and coffee on the Saturday Coffee mornings. There is a separate list for this.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 31st

No Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 2nd January

No Morning Prayer

No Time for Tots

Next Sunday 5th January 2014

Second Sunday after Christmas

10:30am – Joanne Eckersley

Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

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 22nd December 2013

Fourth Sunday in Advent

INTROIT – ‘Emmanuel’ SF 83

We warmly welcome you, 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.

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

This Evening – 6:30pm –Candlelit Carol Service

Prayer Ministry – if you would like a prayer for yourself or someone else, members of the prayer team will be available at the front of the Church after the morning 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 – Cicely and family, Rose & Peter Bobby, Charles & Florrie Cronin, Barbara Duller – now at Hill House Residential Home, 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 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.

General Notices

Christmas Cards – it has been suggested that as usual we give just one card for everyone at church rather that lots of individual cards. Cards can be displayed on the notice board in the Garling Room. There will also be a box for contributions to East Anglia Children’s Hospice.

Stamps – as in previous years we are collecting stamps at Christmas. This is the time of year when everyone gets lots more post. Please carefully cut round the stamps and place them in the box in the entrance vestibule. They will be used to raise money for charity.

Offerings for last Sunday: £374.10

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 24th Christmas Eve

10:00am – Quiet Service led by Revd Ruth Ridge

No Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 25th – Christmas Day

9:45am – Christmas Day Service led Revd Ruth Ridge

Thursday 26th

No Morning Prayer

No Time for Tots

Next Sunday 29th December

First Sunday after Christmas

10:30am – Charlie Connor

Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

Services for Advent and Christmas

Candlelit Carol Service – Sunday 22nd December at 6:30pm. An evening of Bible Readings and Carols. No need to bring a torch as all the hymns will be on the overhead projector. Everyone welome.

Quiet Service – at 10:00am on Christmas Eve, Tuesday 24th December. A time for quiet reflection.

Midnight Holy Communion – at Marks Tey Methodist Church starting at 11:15pm. Service led by Revd Ruth Ridge. Lifts are available – please speak with one of the stewards.

Christmas Day Service – with Revd Ruth Ridge on Wednesday 25th December at 9:45am.

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 15th December 2013

Third Sunday in Advent

INTROIT – ‘Emmanuel’ SF 83

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.

Prayer Ministry – if you would like a prayer for yourself or someone else, members of the prayer team will be available at the front of the Church after the morning 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 – Cicely and family, Rose & Peter Bobby, Charles & Florrie Cronin, Barbara Duller, 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 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.

General Notices

The flowers today have been donated by Ros Carrington in memory of her brother David.

Christmas Cards – it has been suggested that as usual we give just one card for everyone at church rather that lots of individual cards. Cards can be displayed on the notice board in the Garling Room. There will also be a box for contributions to East Anglia Children’s Hospice.

Stamps – as in previous years we are collecting stamps at Christmas. This is the time of year when everyone gets lots more post. Please carefully cut round the stamps and place them in the box in the entrance vestibule. They will be used to raise money for charity.

Offerings for last Sunday: £319.10

Advent Lunch – a very big thank you to everyone involved in organising the most excellent lunch last Saturday. The cooks, the servers, the quiz master and the furniture re-arranger. The event was enjoyed by all.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Tuesday 17th

2:00 to 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Thursday 19th

10:00am – Crib Service – everyone welcome

Next Sunday 22nd December

Fourth Sunday in Advent

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

Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

6:30pm –Candlelit Carol Service

Services for Advent and Christmas

Crib Service – Thursday 19th December at 10:00am followed by tea/coffee and mince pies. A shared service for Time for Tots and the Morning Prayer group but you don’t have to attend either to come along.

Candlelit Carol Service – Sunday 22nd December at 6:30pm. An evening of Bible Readings and Carols. No need to bring a torch as all the hymns will be on the overhead projector. Everyone welome.

Quiet Service – at 10:00am on Christmas Eve, Tuesday 24th December. A time for quiet reflection.

Midnight Holy Communion – at Marks Tey Methodist Church starting at 11:15pm. Service led by Revd Ruth Ridge. Lifts are available – please speak with one of the stewards.

Christmas Day Service – with Revd Ruth Ridge on Wednesday 25th December at 9:45am.

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 8th December 2013

Second Sunday in Advent

INTROIT – ‘Emmanuel’ SF 83

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

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

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

Prayer Ministry – if you would like a prayer for yourself or someone else, members of the prayer team will be available at the front of the Church after the morning 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 – Cicely and family, Rose & Peter Bobby, Charles & Florrie Cronin, 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 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.

General Notices

The flowers today have been donated by Clifford Whittaker in memory of his wife Doreen’s birthday.

Ladies Friendly Circle party on Monday. Everyone welcome. Additional parking will be available at Praiseway.

Christmas Cards – it has been suggested that as usual we give just one card for everyone at church rather that lots of individual cards. Cards can be displayed on the notice board in the Garling Room. There will also be a box for contributions to East Anglia Children’s Hospice.

Philippines Appeal – a very big thank you to everyone who has donated tinned fish for the people of the Philippines. We were able to take four carrier bags full of fish to Praiseway for onward delivery.

Offerings for last Sunday: £328.60

Stamps – as in previous years we are collecting stamps at Christmas. This is the time of year when everyone gets lots more post. Please carefully cut round the stamps and place them in the box in the entrance vestibule. They will be used to raise money for charity.

DIARY OF SERVICES AND EVENTS

Monday 9th

7:30pm – Ladies Friendly Circle Party – Everyone welcome

Tuesday 10th

2:00 to 4:00pm – Friendly Tea Club

Wednesday 11th

7:30pm – Bible Study

Thursday 12th

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

10:00 – 11:30am – Time for Tots

Next Sunday 15th December

Third Sunday in Advent

10:30am – Worship led by Revd Martin Camroux

Children welcome. Refreshments afterwards

Services for Advent and Christmas

Crib Service – Thursday 19th December at 10:00am followed by tea/coffee and mince pies. A shared service for Time for Tots and the Morning Prayer group but you don’t have to attend either to come along.

Candlelit Carol Service – Sunday 22nd December at 6:30pm. An evening of Readings and Carols. No need to bring a torch as all the hymns will be on the overhead projector.

Quiet Service – at 10:00am on Christmas Eve, Tuesday 24th December. A time for quiet reflection.

Midnight Holy Communion – at Marks Tey Methodist Church starting at 11:15pm. Service led by Revd Ruth Ridge. Lifts are available – please speak with one of the stewards.

Christmas Day Service – with Revd Ruth Ridge on Wednesday 25th December at 9:45am.

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 : www.lexden.org.uk

Church e-mail : lexdenmethodist