Pew News for Sunday 18th 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 18^th August 2024

18:30                     Evening Service                                                     St Mark - CM

                                    Acts 17:10-21, Acts 17:22-34

 

MONDAY 19^th

         

TUESDAY 20^th       

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

                             Contact Jan Austin 07766 547510

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

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

Contact 01843 583103 if you are interested in joining this group

               

WEDNESDAY 21^st           

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

                             50p contribution for refreshments. 

Contact Frances Barnes on 01843 869043 or 07359 421662

9.00 – 13:00           Grounds Clearance                                                St Christopher

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

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

 

THURSDAY 22^nd    

14:00                     Thursday Fellowship – no meeting this week      St Mark Lounge

                             Contact Prim Williamson 07955 498487

 

FRIDAY 23^rd       

11:00                     Prayer Group                                                              St Mark

                             Contact Jan Austin 07766 547510

 

SATURDAY 24^th   August Bank Holiday weekend

10:00 – 14:00         Open Church                                                             St Laurence

                                   Contact Barbara Byne: 07867 974275

 

SUNDAY 25^th        August Bank Holiday weekend

12:00 – 16:00         Inspiring Positive Futures, Newington                      St Christopher

                                          Family Fun Day                       

         

    

 

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 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 out 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.   In preparation for the Fun Day on Sunday 25th August, and Café Church (1st September) we are clearing/tidying the grounds at St Christopher - Wednesday 21st August, 9am-1pm.  Any help would be gratefully received, gardening equipment also welcome!   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.   COFFEE MORNING: St Catherine’s will be holding the regular summer monthly coffee morning with Bring and Buy table on Saturday, 31st August, 10:30 – 12:00.  Bacon butties will also be served.  Everyone is warmly invited to attend.