Pew News for Sunday 19th November

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.

 

TODAY

18:30                  Evening Service                                       St Mark – CM

MONDAY 20^th

10:00-11:00        Quarter Peal                                             St Laurence Tower

TUESDAY 21^st                                                                     

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 22^nd           

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 23^rd       

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 24^th  

11:00                    Prayer Group                                            St Mark

SATURDAY 25^th   

 

 

THURSDAY FELLOWSHIP: Contact Prim Williamson if any of these events interest you.

23 November         Mystery Afternoon – Angela

30 November         Rev Phil Barnes

7 December           Frances Barnes

14 December         Christmas tea

 

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 church, please come along and support the church and the clock appeal by grabbing some early Christmas presents. Date for your 2024 diary, January 27^th 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

 

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

CAROLLING CAFÉ: Sunday 3^rd 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.

ST LAURENCE CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: Saturday 9^th December 10:30-13:00.   Bazaar in St Laurence Church and Festive Pantry (in partnership with Chartwell House Residential Home) in the Parish Hall.  Donations for the Festive Pantry will be most welcomed, please either contact Judith Andrews or take them to your church. 

 

CHRISTMAS AT ST CATHERINE’S: Here are some events and dates:

2^nd December        4pm Lighting of Manston’s Christmas Tree (Parish event) with festive music, soup and a roll, mince pies

10^th December       6pm Nine lessons and Carols  

13^th December       7pm Christmas Dinner in Manston Village Hall Contact Cheryl 07398038366

15^th December       7.30pm Christmas Concert with Thanet Community Gospel Choir

24^th December       Crib and Christingle Service – aimed at younger children and families

 

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