THE PARISH OF ST LAURENCE-IN-THANET
Five Churches United in Christ
Pew News
3rd Sunday before Advent
Remembrance Sunday
Sunday, 12th November, 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.
READINGS FOR TODAY
Amos 5:18-24, Psalm 70, 1Thessalonians 4:13-end
Matthew 25:1-13
THE COLLECT FOR TODAY
Almighty Father, whose will is to restore all things in your beloved Son, the King of all: govern the hearts and minds of those in authority and bring the families of the nations, divided and torn apart by the ravages of sin, to be subject to his just and gentle rule - who is alive and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit - one God, now and forever. Amen.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
“What counts most is not merely to live, but to live right.” - Socrates
PEOPLE FOR PRAYER
Lynne, Mick, Peter, Shirley, Dave S, Margaret, David, Dennison,
Adam, Orla, David, Sophia, Torben, Frederick, Lynne, Vivien, Freda, Val, Graham, Andy.
Communication link - What’s on this week
TODAY
18:30 Evening Service St Mark – CM
MONDAY 13th
14:00 Walk and optional pub St Catherine
Contact Julia Penn for more details: 07979 989115
TUESDAY 14th
10:30 -11:30 Belleplate practice St Mark
12:15 “Footprints” Fish and Chip Lunch St Laurence Hall
Contact Marcia Neve: 01843 585366
13:15 -14:15 NHS St Mark
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 15th
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 16th
14:00 Acorn Club St Laurence Hall
A social club with activities aimed at the older members of our churches. Contact Zoë Story: 07736 670020
14:00 Thursday Fellowship – see notices St Mark Lounge
Contact Prim Williamson 01843 594517
FRIDAY 17th
11:00 Prayer Group St Mark
SATURDAY 18th
19:00-22:00 Jimmy Locke Dance Class St Mark (Hall)
Notices and Forthcoming Events
THURSDAY FELLOWSHIP: Contact Prim Williamson if any of these events interest you.
16 November “The Wayward Son”
23 November Mystery Afternoon – Angela
30 November Rev Phil Barnes
7 December Frances Barnes
ST LAWRENCE CLOCK RESTORATION APPEAL: The team wish to thank all those who came long to hear the Coastal Choir last week. We raised a fantastic £534,in spite of the weather. The team will have a stall at the St Laurence Christmas Bazaar on Saturday 9th December in the Parish Hall, please come along and support the church and the clock appeal by grabbing some early Christmas presents. Date for your 2024 diary, January 27th Quiz Night, details will be publicised soon.
If you are unable to get along to any of the Appeal 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 to the Clock Restoration Appeal. - Freda Parker
THANET FOOD LINK: November’s most need items are: long-life milk, cereals, cereal bars, tinned meals, tinned desserts. Thank you for your continued support. Items can be gathered in our individual churches and then transported to the hub behind B&Q. (Strasbourg Street/Enterprise Way). Please contact Ruth Farmer at St Mark’s for further information:
e-mail: ruth.farmer@talktalk.net or telephone: 01843 863577
CAROLLING CAFÉ: Sunday 3rd December 4pm at St Christopher’s. As part of the efforts to recreate St Christopher’s as a community space, as a parish, we will be hosting an informal Carol Event with barbecue. It will take the efforts of all the other churches in our benefice to make it happen, so please step forward in any capacity to enhance this fun event – contact Kevin Spain (Parochial Warden) on kmschurchwarden @hotmail.com or leave a message for him via phone at the parish office on 592478.
CHRISTMAS AT ST CATHERINE’S: Here are some events and dates:
2nd December 4pm Lighting of Manston’s Christmas Tree (Parish event) with festive music and barbecue (or soup if it’s raining)
10th December 6pm Nine lessons and Carols
13th December 7pm Christmas Dinner in Manston Village Hall
Contact Cheryl 07398038366
15th December 7.30pm Christmas Concert with Thanet Community Gospel Choir
24th December Crib and Christingle Service – aimed at younger children and families
ST LAURENCE CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: Saturday 9th December 10:30-13:00. Bazaar in St Laurence Church and Festive Pantry in the Parish Hall.
GOLDEN WEDDING: Rev Phil and Frances are celebrating their Golden Wedding Anniversary this month. They have requested donations to the charity CRY in place of any gifts you might be tempted to buy! They have a Just Giving page: www.justgiving.com/page/phil-barnes-1688128620876 or it is possible to donate via their website: c-r-y.org.uk
WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY
19th November, 2023, 2 before Advent
Zephania 1: 7 & 12-end, Psalm 90:1-8 [9-11] & 12, 1Thessalonians 5:1-11
Matthew 25:14-30
St Laurence, St Lawrence
10:00 Service of the Word Judith Andrews
St Catherine, Manston
10:00 Communion Rev Brian Griffiths
St Christopher, Newington
Shared service at St Mark
St Mark, Northwood
10:00 Service of the Word Sue Cox
18:30 Evening Worship Christine Martin
2Samuel 15:1-12, 2Samuel 15:13-23, Psalm 3
St Mary, Cliffsend
10:00 Communion Rev Ken Cox
PARISH OFFICE
2 Newington Road, Ramsgate, CT11 0QT
Please note that the office only has volunteers manning it. Regularly, this is Sue Cox on a Thursday morning and Barbara Byne on a Friday morning (9-11am).
Here are some useful contacts:
Parochial Wardens: Sharon Cutler warden2@stlaurenceparish-ramsgate.org.uk
Kevin Spain kmschurchwarden @hotmail.com
Parish Treasurer: Alison Willoughby-Browne treasurer@stlaurenceparish-ramsgate.org.uk
Baptism Clerk: Kelly baptisms@stlaurenceparish-ramsgate.org.uk
Pew News: Julia Penn via text message on 07979 989115 or email diamond-jules@hotmail.co.uk
