Pew News for Sunday 24th November - Christ the King

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, 24^th November

14:00 – 15:30            Quarter Peal Practice                                                          St Laurence Tower

18:30                          Evening Service                                                                  St Mark – CM

                                    Daniel 5:1-16, Daniel 5:17-31

 

MONDAY 25^th    

           

TUESDAY 26^th           

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 27^th                

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

                                    50p contribution for refreshments. 

Contact Frances Barnes 01843 869043 or 07359 421662

18:00 – 21:00            Brownies/Guides/Rangers                                                  St Laurence Parish Hall

19:00                         Home Group – Bible Study

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

19:00                          PCC meeting                                                                      St Mark Lounge

 

THURSDAY 28^th           

14:00                          Thursday Fellowship                                                          St Mark Lounge

                                    28^th Nov History behind our favourite Christmas carols – Angela

                                    5^th Dec Christmas tea

                                    12^th Dec Christmas Carols and mince-pies – Phil Barnes 

                                    Contact Prim Williamson 07955 498487

                                   

FRIDAY 29^th          

11:00                          Prayer Group                                                                        St Mark

                                    Contact Jan Austin 07766 547510

 

SATURDAY 30^th  

13:00 – 14:30             Carol Singing and leafleting                                                Tesco, Manston (tbc)

                                    Whole Parish – all 5 churches

 

SUNDAY 1^st December

12:00                          Bring and Share Lunch                                                       St Laurence

13:00 – 15:00             Advent Course on Healing                                                  St Laurence

16:00                          Café Church                                                                        St Christopher

 

 

The funeral service for TONY HOBDAY will be held at Thanet Crematorium, Monday 25^th November at 1.45pm.

 

ST LAWRENCE CLOCK APPEAL: TICKETS ON SALE NOW for the CHRISTMAS CONCERT: Friday 20th December. Doors open at 7:00pm for a 7:30pm start: A Christmas Concert by Thanet Light Orchestra in St Laurence Church.  Tickets £10.00 per person, include refreshments. To book and guarantee a seat contact Freda, either after Sunday morning service or on 07732864076 or available on the door.

Coming in 2025: Quiz night booked for January, another concert by Edward Greenhalgh and the Coastal Choir in May, the very popular Art Show and, of course, more quizzes. Looking forward to seeing you at our events soon. - Freda Parker (Tower Captain)

 

WEEK OF ACCOMPANIED PRAYER:  24^th – 30^th November.  This will be something that you can access at home via “Zoom” on your computer.  Opening service: Sun 24^th at 4:30, Mon – Fri 30 minutes of prayer and talk time with a prayer partner, Sat 30^th Closing service at 9:30.  No set cost, but donations to Weeks of Accompanied Prayer are welcomed.  Contact Janet McDonald  on janet.mcdonald@btinternet.com for more information.

 

PCC MEETING: 27^th November, 7pm at St Mark’s.

 

EXHIBITION: Eucharistic Miracles of the World. 7^th November – 25^th November, 11:45 – 15:30 Mon – Sat at St Augustine’s, Ramsgate.

 

CAROL SINGING: Saturday 30^th November, 1pm - 2:30pm Whole parish - all 5 churches - singing (possibly outside Tesco, Manston, but final details to be announced soon).  Please wear something RED. Also distributing Christmas leaflets.

 

SHARED LUNCH & HEALING COURSE: Sunday 1^st December, 12pm for Bring and Share lunch and then 1pm – 3pm for healing course at St Laurence.

 

REVERSE ADVENT CALENDER: As we have done for the past few years, the Thanet Food Bank would

welcome us participating in collecting food for each day of Advent.  There is a suggested daily list – please

ask your warden about this, but it can be simplified for weekly contributions: WEEK 1 – savoury tins/jars,

WEEK 2 – dried foods, WEEK 3 – cereals and drinks, WEEK 4 sweet items and Christmassy treats. Thank you! 

 

NIGHT PRAYER – COMPLINE: Wednesday, 4^th December, 7:30 – 8:30pm in St Laurence Beckett Chapel.  Doors open at 7pm for refreshments and then we begin 7.30pm. It’s at St Laurence Church - candlelit in the Beckett chapel - prayers for our whole community & area, mindfulness meditation and reflection. It’s open to the whole parish of five churches - we look forward to seeing you.

 

ST CATHERINE CHRISTMAS DINNER: Friday, 6^th December, 6.30 for 7pm at the Manston village hall.

4-course meal for £20 per person – vegetarian option available. Places are limited to 40.  Contact Cheryl Belsey on 07398 038366.  Donations of raffle prizes would be very gratefully received.

 

ST LAURENCE CHRISTMAS FAIR: Saturday, 7th December, 12.00 to 4.00 pm: We are looking for anyone who is prepared to help with setting up for the Fair, clearing up afterwards and/or running a stall. We also need bottles of wine for the Wine & Water Stall, as well as items that can be used as raffle or tombola prizes or that can be sold as gifts. If you can help in any way, please speak to Sharon Cutler, Ann Gregson or Kelly Gooding if you are in St. Laurence church on any Sunday. Alternatively, contact Ann by email ann.tower@outlook.com.  We would also be grateful for any cash donations, as this will enable the Fair Committee to buy prizes for the various stalls. Every penny raised from the Fair goes to Church funds, but we rely heavily on the generosity of our congregations in St. Laurence Parish to make the Fair a success. Even if you feel you cannot contribute towards the Fair, please do make a note of the date and time and come along to support this important fund-raising event – you will be very welcome.

Many thanks – Ann Gregson

ST CATHERINE’S CHRISTMAS CONCERT: Saturday, 14th December, 7pm. THANET COMMUNITY GOSPEL CHOIR.  Refreshments will be served during the interval. There will be a small raffle. Tickets £7 either in advance or on the door.  Contact Barbara Redman 07720 068030     Festive Food Pantry – the 3rd annual Pantry in partnership with Chartwell House takes place on Saturday 14th December at St Christopher’s. This year we have connected with Newington Community Primary with the aim of supporting the children and families in most need. If you are able, we would be very grateful for donations of non-perishable food from cupboard staples to Christmas treats. Donations can be made in all our parish churches or if you prefer, we can accept monetary donations for our final shop before the event. Further details from Judith, judith.andrewsllm@outlook.com