Pew News for Sunday 11th August

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 (St Laurence).

What’s on this Week

 

TODAY 11^th August 2024

18:30                     Evening Service                                                     St Mark - CM

                                                Acts 15:36 – 16:5, Acts 16:6-15

 

MONDAY 12^th

18:30                     Talk on peregrine falcons by Nick Mitchell              St Laurence   

         

TUESDAY 13^th       

10:30 – 11:30            Belleplates will not be meeting during August                     St Mark

                             Contact Jan Austin 07766 547510

18:30 – 19:30         Beginners’ Bellringing Practice                               St Laurence Tower

19:30 – 21:00         Bellringing Practice                                                                 St Laurence Tower

                             Contact Freda Parker 07732 864076

19:00                     Home Group - Bible Study will not be meeting during August 

Contact 01843 583103 if you are interested in joining this group

               

WEDNESDAY 14^th          

10:00 – 12:00         Knit and Natter                                                       St Mark Lounge

                             50p contribution for refreshments. 

Contact Frances Barnes on 01843 869043 or 07359 421662

19:00                     Home Group – Bible Study will not be meeting during August

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

 

THURSDAY 15^th   

14:00                     Thursday Fellowship                                               St Mark Lounge

No Fellowship meeting this week or next.

Aug 15^th – Bring and Share Tea

 

FRIDAY 16^th      

11:00                     Prayer Group                                                         St Mark

                             Contact Jan Austin 07766 547510

14:00                     Acorn Club                                                            St Laurence Hall

social club aimed at older members of our churches

Contact Zoe Story: 07736 670020

 

SATURDAY 17^th

10:00 – 14:00     Open Church                                                      St Laurence

                                   Contact Barbara Byne: 07867 974275

 

SUNDAY 18^th       

     

 

ST LAURENCE OPEN CHURCH : Volunteers are required to man Open Church on Saturdays during August and September.  There are 2 shifts each Saturday: 10:00-12:00 and 12:00- 14:00.  Please contact Barbara Byne on 07867 974275 if you are able to offer some time.

 

FRIENDS OF ST LAURENCE CHURCHYARD: The churchyard maintenance is assisted by volunteers who meet on a Wednesday morning 10:00-12:00.  More volunteers are eagerly welcomed!  Please either contact Barbara Byne on 07867 974275 or turn up on the day. 

 

ST LAURENCE: There is a proposal that we have a peregrine nesting box on St. Laurence church tower and Nick Mitchell (local environmentalist) is coming to the church at 6.30 pm on Monday, 12th August, to provide a talk on peregrine falcons so that we have a better understanding about these birds. Anyone from any of the churches in the parish who wishes to attend Nick's talk will be more than welcome, just turn up at the church at 6.30 on the 12th.

 

ST LAWRENCE CLOCK APPEAL: We are planning a full autumn/winter schedule of events, details of which will be in Pew News and can also be found on our website St Lawrence Clock Restoration Appeal (stlawrenceclockappeal.org) On the website you can also see how the amount raised is rising under the Go Fund Me, link. Please do donate to the appeal so we can get on with organising the restoration. The total raised at 1^st August is £9,596, It would be amazing if we could reach £10k by donations small or large before 1^st September. Thank you.

Please save the following dates and come along to our upcoming events:

Saturday 7th September Heritage Open Day in St Laurence Church from 10:00am to 4:00pm.

Saturday 19^th October Quiz in in the Parish Hall 6:63pm for 7:00pm start.

Saturday 23^rd November An organ recital by Tim Attride 3:00pm.

A concert by the Thanet Light Orchestra is in the pipeline as well, date to be confirmed soon. Looking further ahead into next year, there will be another concert by Edward and the Coastal Choir, the very popular Art Show and of course several quizzes. Looking forward to seeing you at our events soon. - Freda Parker (Tower Captain)

 

BELLRINGING: This is a traditional skill, like thatching or dry stone walling which has been handed down from generation to generation over hundreds of years. The bellringers are keen to recruit some younger ringers, if you have children/grandchildren who are in school years 6-13 who may be interested in doing something different, for a Scout or Guide badge or their Duke of Edinburgh’s award, or just inquisitive on how the church bells are rung (adults included) please contact Freda Parker on 07732864076.

Next Quarter Peal practice: 1^st September  - Freda Parker (Tower Captain)

SAFEGUARDING: Kevin Spain (parochial warden) will be running up-dating safeguarding courses in September at St Mark’s.   THANET FOOD BANK: Most wanted items for August are: baked beans, cereals, tinned meals, tinned desserts, biscuits, cereal bars. Please either take to your church for collection or deliver to the depot located in the industrial estate behind B&Q.