Pew News for Sunday 21st September

Welcome to this church

Please be aware that the choice for communion is bread and wine or bread only, tincturing (dipping the bread) is no longer condoned by the diocese.

If you require a gluten-free wafer, or non-alcoholic wine please let our sides-people/greeters know before the service starts.

 

What’s on this Week

 

TODAY, 21^st September

12:00                           Baptism – Moore                                            St Laurence - CT

12:00                           Baptism - Erin                                                 St Catherine - BG

18:30                           Evening Worship                                             St Mark – CM

                                    John 6:48-59, John 6: 60-71

MONDAY 22^nd    

09:30 – 12:00              Coffee Morning - IPF                                      St Christopher

 

TUESDAY 23^rd           

10:30 – 11:30              Belleplates                                                      St Mark

                                    Contact Jan Austin 

11:00                           Activities                                                          Chartwell House

18:30 – 19:30             Beginner’s bellringing practice                         St Laurence Tower             

19:00                           Home Group – Bible Study                             St Mark

                                    Contact 01843 583103 if you are interested in joining this group

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

 

WEDNESDAY 24^th                    

10:00 – 12:00             Churchyard Group                                            St Laurence

                                    Contact Barbara Byne 

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

                                    50p contribution for refreshments. 

Contact Frances Barnes 

19:00                           Home Group – Crossroads Bible Study         St Mark

Contact Norma Wright  peterena12@outlook.com

19.00                           PCC meeting                                                  at St Mark’s

 

THURSDAY 25^th    

14:00                           Thursday Fellowship                                       St Mark Lounge

                                    Contact Prim Williamson 07955 498487

                                    Exhibition Hanging Day                                  St Laurence

 

FRIDAY 26^th                  

11:00                            Prayer Meeting                                               St Mark

18:00 – 21:00              Art Exhibition - Opening Evening               St Laurence

“Seasons of Faith – from my heART” by Michael Williamson with talk by the artist with Catherine & Sharon.   Also buffet refreshments.

 

SATURDAY 27^th

12:00 – 14:00              Open Church for Art Exhibition                       St Laurence                

10:30 – 12:00              Coffee Morning                                             St Catherine

10am-12.00                 MacMillan Coffee Morning                           St Mark’s

 

SUNDAY 28^th             Trinity 15 – at St Laurence Michael & All Angels

 

                                                     Notices and Forthcoming Events

PET SERVICE – 11am Saturday 4 October at St Laurence – with the theme of St Francis of Assisi who loved all animals.  Bring your pets!  Rumour has it that a tortoise is coming!

 

Harvest Services – all our churches celebrate Harvest Festival Services 10am on Sunday 5 October – bring your tins, pasta, rice, cereal, and fruit & veg which will go to  THANET FOOD BANK: All foods and toiletries - the following are in short supply: soup, long-life milk, tinned meals, packet meals.

 

 

ROCK SOLID 2:  St Laurence relaunches Sunday School this autumn for children aged 4yrs -11yrs - called Rock Solid 2 - it starts on Sunday 12 Oct and then monthly Sunday 9 Nov and Sunday 14 Dec and onwards.  It will be fun-packed. Led by Marcia Neve, Andrea Holmes and Kelly Gooding - these leaders are experienced with children with autism and ADHD. All children and parents are welcome. Arrive 9.50am at the actual church for 10am start, ends 11.30am.

 

SPIRITUALITY HOUR: Spirituality Hour Peace filled Night Prayer & Meditation continues…and launching a new theme for the reflections ‘biblical geography’ - monthly at St Laurence in the candlelit Beckett Chapel – refreshments at 7pm for 7.30pm, 1st October, 5th November.

 

MONTHLY BIBLE STUDY, DISCUSSION & REFRESHMENTS AT THE RECTORY:  Weds evenings 6.30pm at the St Laurence Rectory with discussion & refreshments. Weds 15 Oct, 19 Nov, 10 Dec and will continue in 2026.  This is starting up for those new to faith and also for anyone wishing to deepen their understanding of the Bible and feel part of a supportive group. All are welcome from across the whole Parish.. Led by Revd Catherine.

 

PARISH WIDE PASTORAL COURSE: to increase the number of Lay people able and confident in pastoral care within this Parish and home-visiting – please speak to your church’s Focal Minister or LLM Reader if you are interested in attending. Venue: St Christopher’s 11am- 1pm Saturdays 20 Sept 18 Oct, 15 Nov.

Session 2: 18 Oct: Grief Work with Revd Ken Cox; Mental Health & Dementia with Revd Catherine Tucker & LLM Judith Andrews; Physical Disability with LLM Frances Barnes; Pastoral Conversational Skills with Revd Ken Cox

Session 3: 15 Nov: Resolving Conflicts within Family settings with Revd Phil Barnes; Working with Diversity & Difference with Revd Catherine Tucker

 

ART EXHIBITION: “Seasons of Faith: From my heART” A painting exhibition by Michael Williamson – personal view of the church seasons calendar in St Laurence Church. Preview Evening 26^th September. 6pm – 9pm  THEN 27 September – 10 October.  Open daily lunchtimes: 12–2pm Thursday evenings: 6– 8pm  For any enquires: rectorcatherine@stlaurenceparish-ramsgate.org.uk

 

BIRTH OF ST GEORGE'S - Saturday 4th October at 3pm in St George’s Church, Ramsgate.   In October 1823, parishioners of St Laurence voted to build a new church. The result was St George's. Margaret Bolton will be giving an illustrated talk in St George's telling the story of why and how they did it. Tickets £5. Contact Margaret: lexterten@yahoo.com

 

ST LAURENCE CLOCK RESTORATION APPEAL:  DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:

1st November: Quiznight at St Mark's Hall.

19th December: A Christmas Concert by The Thanet Light Orchestra in St Laurence Church.

 

SHOE BOX SCHEME: Malcolm Story writes: A question about Blythswood Care, and the shoe box scheme. I know that Zoe was a keen advocate for the scheme in St Laurence parish. But I can't remember if there was anyone else in the parish also involved, or who that might want to be. 

 

EASY FUNDRAISING: If you shop on line then you could earn % for church funds via https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/st-laurence-in-thanet-parish Partners in this scheme include: ARGOS, TESCO, JOHN LEWIS, EBAY, JUST EAT…