Pew News for Sunday 10th September 2023

 Should you have a gluten allergy and wish to receive communion please let one of the sides people know at least 10 minutes before the service starts so that a gluten free wafer may be provided.

If you would like to wear a face covering or mask for your own comfort, you are more than welcome to do so.

TODAY

17:00                     Last Summer Service - Refreshments         Sailors’ Church, Ramsgate

18:00                     Last Summer Service                                   Sailors’ Church, Ramsgate

18:30                     Evening Service                                           St Mark - CM

MONDAY 11^th

Baby Ballet  has ceased until further notice                                St Laurence Parish Hall

TUESDAY 12^th                                                                                  

10:30 -11:30 Belleplate practice                                                  St Mark

13:15 -14:15          NHS                                                               St Mark

14:00-16:00           Deanery Meeting and Roadshow                  Holy Trinity, Margate

                             This is an open meeting for the deanery to come

together with the Bishop and Diocesan Team.

19:30-21:00            Bell Ringing Practice                                    St Laurence Tower

                             Contact Freda Parker: 07732 864076 

19:45                     Home Group - Bible Study                 

Contact 01843 583103 if you are interested in joining this group

WEDNESDAY 13^th      

10:00-12:00            Knit and Natter – 50p for coffee                    St Mark Lounge

                                                Contact Frances Barnes: 01843 869043 or 07359 421662

19:00                     Home Group - Bible Study                           

Contact Norma Wright: 01843 603332 / 07964 385994 / peterena12@outlook.com

THURSDAY 14^th     

14:00-16:00           Acorn Club                                                   St Laurence Hall

A social club with activities aimed at the older members of our churches. Contact Zoë Story: 07736  670020

FRIDAY 15^th   

11:00                     Prayer Group                                                St Mark

SATURDAY 16^th  

10:00-14:00            Open Church, coffee, book stall                 St Laurence

15:00                     “Unsinkable People”                                     St George’s, Ramsgate

illustrated talk on survivors of the Titanic disaster who heralded from East Kent, by Margaret Bolton. Tickets can be bought on the door or prebooked through https://tickets.myiknowchurch.co.uk/gb/NjQxMy03/t

19:00-22:00           Jimmy Locke Dance Class                           St Mark (Hall)

19:30                     Thanet Male Voice Choir                     Sarah Thorne Theatre, B’stairs

in aid of St Lawrence Church Clock Restoration Appeal/Pancreatic Cancer Research       

 

 

ST LAWRENCE CLOCK RESTORATION APPEAL: This coming Saturday 16^th September at 19:30 The Thanet Male Voice Choir are giving a concert in aid of the St Lawrence Clock Restoration Appeal and Pancreatic Cancer Research at the Sarah Thorne Theatre in Broadstairs. Tickets £12.00 each in advance from www.sarahthornetheatre.co.uk or £14.00 on the night. Please book as soon as possible to guarantee a place at this very popular event.

Saturday 21^st October is Quiz Night in the Parish Hall. Doors open at 6:30pm for a prompt 7:00pm start. Tickets £5.00 per person, tables of 8 available to book. Bring you own drink and nibbles. There will be a raffle for which prizes would be greatly appreciated. Contact Freda on 07732864076 for tickets or to donate a raffle prize.

Friday 3^rd November. A concert in St Laurence church by the Coastal Choir. Doors open at 7:00pm for a prompt 7:30pm start. Tickets pre purchased £8.00 or £10.00 on the night, with all proceeds going to the clock restoration fund.

We will also have a stall at the St Laurence Christmas Fair. More details nearer the time. If you are unable to get along to any of the mentioned events or wish to make a regular monthly donation, remember you can donate direct to the clock restoration fund by bank transfer/online banking or standing order. The bank account is with Lloyds Bank in the name of Ramsgate Heritage Regeneration Trust, sort code 30-98-90 account number 18498668. Thank you for all your support.  - Freda Parker

HERITAGE WEEKENDS: St Laurence will be open on 16^th September offering a Church Tour at 10am and a Churchyard Tour at 2pm.  

TALK by MARGARET BOLTON: “Unsinkable People” – an illustrated talk will be delivered at St George’s church on Saturday, 15^th September at 3pm.  The theme will be the stories of around thirty people who survived the sinking of the Titanic, particularly those from the East Kent area, one who was baptised at St George’s and another who attended Chatham House School. Please book a place through the church - £5 towards church funds, which will include refreshments.

FOOTPRINTS OUTING: Coach outing to Bybrook Barn Garden Centre & Café, Ashford.  There are still several places available for this outing on Tuesday 26th September. £10.  Meet at St Laurence Tavern at 12:45, leaving promptly at 1pm, home around 5pm. – contact Marcia on 01843 585366 to book.

BOOK SALE: 28^th October 10:00-13:00 in St Laurence Parish Hall, St Lawrence High Street.

HARVEST FESTIVALS: Dates so far: St L: 17 Sept, St C: 1 Oct.

FOOD BANK: September’s most wanted items are: tinned meals, packet meals, pot noodles, cereals, toilet rolls. Thank you for your continued support.