THE PARISH OF ST LAURENCE-IN-THANET
Five Churches United in Christ
Pew News
2nd Sunday of Epiphany
14th January
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
1Samuel 3:1-10 [11-20], Psalm 139:1-5 & 12-18 [or 1-9], Revelations 5:1-10,
John 1:43-end
THE COLLECT FOR TODAY
Almighty God, in Christ you make all things new; transform the poverty of our nature by the riches of your grace, and in the renewal of our lives make known your heavenly glory. Through Jesus Christ your Son, our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God now and for ever.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
“Every short-cut has a price that’s usually greater than the reward.”
- Bryant McGill
PEOPLE FOR PRAYER
Lynne, Mick, Shirley, Dave S, Margaret, David, Dennison, Adam, Orla, Frederick, Lynne, Vivien, Freda, Val, Steven, Dan, Lucy.
Rev Ivan Howitt was the curate at St Christopher’s Church in the late 1980s. Sadly, he passed away 3rd January after a short illness. Thoughts are with his family.
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What’s on this Week |
TODAY 14th January 2024
18:30 Evening Worship St Mark - Christine Martin
MONDAY 15th
TUESDAY 16th
10:30 – 11:30 Belleplates St Mark
19:30-21:00 Bellringing practice Tower St Laurence
19:45 Home Group - Bible Study
Contact 01843 583103 if you are interested in joining this group
WEDNESDAY 17th
10:00 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
Contact Norma Wright: 01843 603332 / 07964 385994 / peterena12@outlook.com
THURSDAY 18th
14:00 Acorn Club St Laurence Parish 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 19th
11:00 Prayer Group St Mark
SATURDAY 20th
Notices and Forthcoming Events
THURSDAY FELLOWSHIP:
18th January: Jan Cosgrove
FUNERAL FOR PETER WILLIAMS: 11am, Wednesday, 24th January, St Laurence
QUIZ NIGHT: Saturday 27th January 6:30pm for 7:00pm start, in the Parish Hall. £5.00 per ticket, teams of 8 per table. There will be a raffle and donations of prizes are welcome. To either book your tickets or donate a raffle prize, please contact Freda on 07732864076, mornings only.
There will be more fund-raising events in March, April and May details coming soon.
St LAWRENCE CLOCK FUND UPDATE: By the end of 2023 we had raised £7,001.65. We really need the support of YOU, your family, friends and the local community to make a big push in 2024 to get nearer our target of £20,000, before we can even think about applying for grants. If you are able, please consider setting up a standing order for any amount you are able to give on a regular basis, or alternatively you can make a one-off donation direct into the clock bank account, the details are: account name Ramsgate Heritage Regeneration Trust, sort code 30-98-90, account number 18498668. – Freda Parker
GOOD-TO-KNOW GROUPS: We have been contacted by Independent Age asking us to share the following:
Good to Know telephone groups invite a different guest speaker each week to discuss issues that matter to older people. Topics include scams, the cost-of-living crisis, social care, benefits and finding new social connections - things that are simply 'Good To Know' about. Think of these groups like a cup of tea and a chat at a community centre, but over the phone in the comfort of your living room. The groups are particularly great for older people unable to get out and about or to online activities.
You can find out more by visiting: www.independentage.org/get-support/telephone-groups/good-to-know-groups or by calling 0800 319 6789
CHARITY DONATIONS: Please continue to give your unwanted clothes to Cheryl Belsey, who will take it to the depot at Westwood and receive money that goes into our church funds. Contact her on: 07398 038366.
THANET FOOD LINK: January 2024’s most wanted items: cereal, tinned meals, biscuits, desserts, meat or fish paste, jam. Thank you for continued support and kindness. It really is appreciated and still so needed.
Any queries or for more information, please speak with Ruth Farmer, or email on ruth.farmer@talktalk.net or telephone on 01843 863577
WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY
21st January, 2024, 3rd Sunday of Epiphany
Genesis 14:17-20, Psalm 128, Revelation19:6-10, John 2:1-11
ST LAURENCE
10:00 Service of the Word Judith Andrews
ST CATHERINE
10:00 Communion Rev Brian Griffiths
ST CHRISTOPHER
Shared service with St Mark
ST MARK
10:00 Service of the Word Frances Barnes
18:30 Evening Worship Christine Martin
Psalm 145:8-13a, Jeremiah 1:4-10, Matthew 4:12-23
ST MARY
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-Brown treasurer@stlaurenceparish-ramsgate.org.uk
Baptism Clerk: Kelly Gooding baptisms@stlaurenceparish-ramsgate.org.uk
Pew News: Julia Penn via text message on 07979 989115 or email diamond-jules@hotmail.co.uk
