THE PARISH OF ST LAURENCE-IN-THANET
Five Churches United in Christ
Pew News
Fifteenth after Trinity
Sunday, 17th 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.
READINGS FOR TODAY
Exodus 14:19-end, Psalm 114, Romans 14:1-12, Matthew 18:21-35
Harvest Festival Deuteronomy 8:7-18, Corinthians 9:6-15, Luke 12:16-30
THE COLLECT FOR TODAY
God, who in generous mercy sent the Holy Spirit upon your Church in the burning fire of your love: grant that your people may be fervent in the fellowship of the gospel, that, always abiding in you, they may be found steadfast in faith and active in service. Through Jesus Christ your Son, our Lord, him who is alive and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit - one God, now and forever. Amen.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
These words were found over-looking “Devil’s Dyke” in East Sussex:
“O Lord, how manifold are thy works! In wisdom hast thou made them all: the Earth is full of thy riches.” Psalm 104:24
“Father Almighty, wonderful Lord, Wondrous Creator, be ever adored. Wonders of nature sing praises to You, Wonder of wonders – I may praise too!” - MB
PEOPLE FOR PRAYER
Lynne, Mick, Peter, Shirley, Dave S, Margaret, David, Dennison, Daphne,
Adam, Orla, David, Sophia, Graham, Torben, Frederick, Lynne, Vivien, Freda.
It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of our dear friend Dorothy. Dorothy taught at St Laurence CE School and was an active member of St Laurence and the choir for decades, she will be greatly missed.
Communication link - What’s on this week
TODAY
12:00 Baptism – Arnold family St Catherine - PB
18:30 Evening Service St Mark - CM
MONDAY 18th
10:15 Collective Worship St Laurence Academy
TUESDAY 19th
10:30 -11:30 Belleplate practice St Mark
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 20th
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 21st
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 22nd
11:00 Prayer Group St Mark
SATURDAY 28th
10:00-14:00 Open Church, coffee, book stall St Laurence
19:00-22:00 Jimmy Locke Dance Class St Mark (Hall)
Notices and Forthcoming Events
HARVEST FESTIVALS: St L: today, St C, St Mark and St Mary: 1 Oct,
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.
PCC MEETING: Wednesday 27th September at 7pm at St Marks Church – Lounge.
ACTS (Active Christianity in Schools): in partnership with Thanet Churches, ACTS invite you to join in prayer for the 34,000 children and young people, their schools staff and families on Friday 29th September at St Nicholas in Wade Church, 10:30 – 19:00 with focussed prayer at 10:30, 13:00 and 18:00
COFFEE MORNING/BRING & BUY: Last of this Summer – Saturday, 30th September, 10:30-12:00 at St Catherine’s. Bacon baps will be on offer as well as regular refreshments and probably home-made cake!
ALL SOULS: 15th October 3pm at St Laurence
ST LAWRENCE CLOCK RESTORATION APPEAL:
Saturday 21st 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 your 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 3rd 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
BOOK SALE: 28th October 10:00-13:00 in St Laurence Parish Hall, St Lawrence High Street.
THANK YOU: from Maggie Paddison, the ACTS worker, to all those who donated money, resources, cakes and biscuits for the staff inset day at St Laurence Junior Academy.
FOOD BANK: September’s most wanted items are: tinned meals, packet meals, pot noodles, cereals, toilet rolls. Thank you for your continued support.
WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY
24th September, 2023, Sixteenth after Trinity
Readings: Exodus 16:2-15, Psalm 105:1-6,37-end, Philippians 1:21-end, Matthew 20:1-16
St Laurence, St Lawrence
10:00 Communion Rev Ken Cox
St Catherine, Manston
10:00 Service of the Word Frances Barnes
St Christopher, Newington
Shared service at St Mark
St Mark, Northwood
10:00 Communion Rev Phil Barnes
18:30 Evening Worship Christine Martin
Mark 9: 38-50, 1John 2:18-29
St Mary, Cliffsend
10:00 Service of the Word Sue 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
