THE PARISH OF ST LAURENCE-IN-THANET
Five Churches United in Christ
Pew News
Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity
Sunday 11th September 2022
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.
The 10:00am service at St Laurence Church will also be live streamed by Rev Andrew Jacobson.
READINGS FOR TODAY
Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28, Psalm 14, 1 Timothy 1:12-17, Luke 15:1-10
THE COLLECT FOR TODAY
Almighty God, who called your Church to bear witness that you were in Christ reconciling the world to yourself: help us to proclaim the good news of your love, that all who hear it may be drawn to you; through him who was lifted up on the cross, and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
THOUGHT OF THE WEEK
Grant me, O Lord my God, a mind to know you, a heart to seek you, wisdom to find you, conduct pleasing to you, faithful perseverance in waiting for you, and a hope of finally embracing you. Thomas Aquinas
PEOPLE FOR PRAYER
Those in need who have asked for our prayers:
Orla, John, Kevin, Pat, Rosanagh, Andy, James, Richard, Shelley, Fuchsia, Makayla, Frank, Christine, Margaret, John, David, Sheila, Margaret, Eileen, Brenda, Val, Pam, Vera, John, Penny, Roy, Andy, Steve, Ronald, Paul, Alistair, Freda (Zoe’s Mum), Dennison, Peter, Valerie, Mal, Vic, Adam and those who are known personally to you
Communication link - What’s on this week
TODAY
12:30-13:30 Baptism of Vinny & Dolly St Laurence
18:30 Evening Worship St Mark
MONDAY 12th
16:00-18:00 Baby Ballet Hall – St Laurence
TUESDAY 13th
10:30-12:00 Belleplates Lounge – St Mark
19:30-21:00 Bell Ringing Practice Tower – St Laurence
19:45 Home Group Contact: 01843 583103
WEDNESDAY 14th
10:00-12:00 Friends of St Laurence Churchyard Churchyard - St Laurence
10:00-12:00 Knit, Craft & Natter Lounge – St Mark
18:15-19:30 Northwood Singers St Mark
19:00 Home Group Contact: peterene@tiscali.co.uk
THURSDAY 15th
10:15-10:45 School Worship St Laurence
12:30 Acorn Club Outing to Sheerness
14:00-16:00 Thursday Fellowship Lounge – St Mark
FRIDAY 16th
10:15-11:30 Thanet School of Dance Hall – St Mark
11:00-12:00 Prayer Group Lounge – St Mark
13:30-15:30 Townswomen’s Guild Hall – St Laurence
16:00-21:00 Guides Hall – St Mark
SATURDAY 17th
10:00-12:00 Church Tour St Laurence
14:00-16:00 Church Tower Talk & Tour Tower – St Laurence 16:00-17:00 Visiting Bell Ringers Tower – St Laurence
19:00-22:00 Jimmy Locke Dance Class Hall – St Mark
NOTICES AND FORTHCOMING EVENTS
ACORN CLUB OUTING TO SHEERNESS: The Acorn Club have arranged for a coach trip with Afternoon Tea to The Criterion in the Blue Town in Sheerness on Thursday 15th September. The group will meet at 12.30pm for a 12.45pm departure at The St Lawrence Tavern. The cost of the trip is £16 for members and £20 for non members. Please contact Zoe on 07736 670020 for more details or to book a place.
ST CATHERINE’S BARN DANCE: St Catherine’s are holding a barn dance on Friday 16th September at 7pm for a 7.30pm start at The Barn, Lyddon Valley Road near the Bradgate Caravan Park. Bring your own drink and glasses and a plate/dish of food to share. If you fancy showing off your dancing skills whilst raising money for the parish then please contact Julia on 01843 593143 or 07979 989115 or Cheryl on 01843 585180. Tickets cost £7 for adults and a family ticket costs £18. Payment is via our bank account. Account name is St Laurence in Thanet Team Ministry, Account number is 00028720, Sort Code is 405240. Ref is Barn and your name.
HERITAGE OPEN DAY CHURCH TOUR: To commemorate our heritage there will be a church tour of St. Laurence on Saturday 17th September starting at 10am. Please do come along for a fascinating and informative tour of the oldest building in Ramsgate.
HERITAGE OPEN DAY CHURCH TOWER TOUR AND TALK: There will be a church tower talk and tour at St. Laurence on Saturday 17th September starting at 2pm. Following the tour there will be the ringing of 10 bells. Please do join us for what will be a very enjoyable afternoon celebrating the heritage of our church.
CHAMBER CONCERT: The Chamber Concert in aid of the Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund is on Saturday 17th September at 3pm at The Salvation Army in Ramsgate CT11 9TT. Tickets are £10 on the door, Under 18’s go free and all others are P.O.A. Refreshments will be available. For more details please call 07900 497326.
AMANDA CHAMPS READER ADMISSION & LICENSING SERVICE: Amanda Champs has completed the initial Reader training course and is to be admitted to the Office of Readers and licensed by the Bishop on Sunday 25th September at Canterbury Cathedral. There will be a Cathedral Evensong which will include the admission and licensing of new readers. The service is open to the public and will start at 5.30pm and will also be live streamed on the Cathedral You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/CanterburyCathedralOfficial.
DEEPENING DISCIPLESHIP COURSE: An 8 session online course starting 28th September 2022 Wednesday evenings 7:00pm-8:30pm. You will be asked to reflect on the person God has created you to be, and on the experiences that have shaped you. An application form (which must be returned by 16th September) and more information can be downloaded from www.canterburydiocese.org/our-life/spiritualilty-discipleship/explore-discipleship/deepening-discipleship/
SEPTEMBER’S MOST WANTED FOOD BANK ITEMS: This months most wanted food items are tinned desserts, squash, fruit juice, tinned tuna, tinned vegetables including potatoes & UHT milk. Thank you for your generosity and continued support; it really is appreciated and still so needed.
THE NEXT CTiR PRAYER BREAKFAST will be held on Saturday 1st October at 9:00am. For more information please contact Carl Whitewood (carl.whitewood@salvationarmy.org.uk)
ANNA CHAPLAINCY TRAINING: A free training course for church volunteers working with older people. The course will be at St. Christophers 10:00-12:00 on Thursdays 13th and 20th October and 10th November. Topics will be Ageing Well, Living Well with Dementia and reviewing and developing my role with older people. For more information or to book a place contact Judith Andrews on judith.andrews68@btinternet.com. Leaflets will be available in churches.
WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY
September 18th – Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity
Readings: Jeremiah 8:18-9:1, Psalm 79:1-9, 1 Timothy 2:1-7, Luke 16:1-13
St Laurence, St Lawrence
10:00 Service of the Word Amanda Champs
St Catherine, Manston
10:00 Communion Rev Phil Barnes
St Christopher, Newington Shared service at St Mark
St Mark, Northwood
10:00 Service of the Word Frances Barnes
18:30 Evening Worship – The Bread of Life Christine Martin
(John 7:1-20, John 7:32-52, Psalm 123)
St Mary, Cliffsend
10:00 Service of the Word Sue Cox
If you would like to wear a face covering or mask for your own comfort, you are more than welcome to do so.
PARISH OFFICE
2 Newington Road, Ramsgate, CT11 0QT
Usual Parish Office opening hours: Monday, Thursday and Friday from 09:00-11:00.
Please note the office is now volunteer run so these hours may not be guaranteed.
Messages and items for Pew News may be left at any time on 01843 592478 or office@stlaurenceparish-ramsgate.org.uk
