Pew News for Sunday 1st September

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 1^st September, 2024

16:00                          Quarter Peal Practice                                                          St Laurence Tower

                                    Contact Freda Parker 07732 864076

16:00                          Café Church                                                                        St Christopher – JA+

18:30                          Evening Service                                                                  St Mark - CM

                                                1Kings 11:42 – 12:15; 1Kings 12:16-24

MONDAY 2^nd  

           

TUESDAY 3^rd        

10:00 – 11:00         Footprints                                                                      St Laurence

                             Support group for the bereaved.  Contact Marcia 01843 585366

10:30 – 11:30         Belleplates                                                                    St Mark

                             Contact Jan Austin 07766 547510

18:30 – 19:30            Beginners’ Bellringing Practice                                            St Laurence Tower

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

                                    Contact Freda Parker 07732 864076

19:00                          Home Group - Bible Study          

Contact 01843 583103 if you are interested in joining this group

                    

WEDNESDAY 4^th            

10:00 – 12:00            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 5^th     

14:00                          Thursday Fellowship starts next week                                St Mark Lounge

                                    Contact Prim Williamson 07955 498487

                                                12^th Sept – Rev Catherine’s faith journey

                                                19^th Sept – RNIB

                                                26^th Sept – Harvest Traditions

FRIDAY 6^th       

11:00                          Prayer Group                                                                        St Mark

                                    Contact Jan Austin 07766 547510

SATURDAY 7^th  

10:00 – 16:00            Heritage Open Day                                                              St Laurence

                                               Contact Barbara Byne: 07867 974275 / Freda 07732 864076

10:00                     Churchyard Tour                                                             St Laurence

                             No need to book, just turn up at the main door.

Contact Barbara Byne: 07867 974275

13:45                          Wedding                                                                               St Catherine - BG

SUNDAY 8^th  

 

 

MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING: 10:00 – 12:00 Saturday, 21^st September, St Mark’s.  If anyone can donate a raffle prize, please contact Norma 01843  603332.

ST LAURENCE OPEN CHURCH: Volunteers are required to man Open Church on Saturdays during 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.

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. THANET FOOD BANK: Most wanted items for September are: baked beans, cereals, tinned meats, tinned fruit, jam. Please either take to your church for collection or deliver to the depot located in the industrial estate behind B&Q.