THE PARISH OF ST LAURENCE-IN-THANET
Five Churches United in Christ
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Third Sunday after Trinity
Sunday, 25th June, 2023
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.
Live-streaming of the service at St Laurence is unavailable today.
If you would like to wear a face covering or mask for your own comfort, you are more than welcome to do so.
READINGS FOR TODAY
Genesis 21:18-21, Psalm 86:1-10 & 16-end, Romans 6:1b-11,
Matthew 10:24-39
THE COLLECT FOR TODAY
[Apologies – last week’s collect and this week’s have swapped places]
Lord, you have taught us that all our doings without love are nothing worth: send your Holy Spirit and pour into our hearts that most excellent gift of love and true bond of peace and of all virtues, without which whoever lives is counted dead before you. Grant this for your only Son Jesus Christ’s sake, who is alive and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit - one God, now and forever. Amen.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
“Our greatest power as nations and individuals is not the ability to employ assault weapons, suicide bombers, and drones to destroy each other. The greater more creative powers with which we may arm ourselves are grace and compassion sufficient enough to love and save each other.” -Aberjhani
PEOPLE FOR PRAYER
Lynne, Mick, Andy, Peter, Shirley, Dave S, Margaret, David, Dennison, Daphne, Alan, Adam, Orla, Stephen, Lamin and Heidi.
Communication link - What’s on this week
TODAY
14:00 “Jesus Revolution” film The Vue cinema, Westwood
18:30 Evening Service St Mark - CM
MONDAY 26th
10:30 Collective Worship St Laurence Academy
16:00-17:00 Baby Ballet St Laurence Parish Hall
TUESDAY 27th
10:30 -11:30 Belleplate Group St Mark
Contact Jan Austin 01843 582993
13:15 -14:15 NHS St Mark
15:30 “Jesus Revolution” film The Vue cinema, Westwood
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 28th
10:00-12:00 Knit and Natter – 50p for coffee St Mark Lounge
Contact Frances Barnes: barnesfrances534@gmail.com if you are interested in joining
18:00-21:00 Guides/Brownies St Laurence Parish Hall
18:30 Northwood Singers Summer Concert St Mark
19:00 Home Group - Bible Study
Contact Norma Wright: peterena12@outlook.com if you are interested in joining this group
THURSDAY 29th
14:00-16:00 Acorn Club - Social Group St Laurence Parish Hall
Contact Zoë Story: 07736 670020
14:30-16:00 Thursday Fellowship – see notices St Mark Lounge
Contact Prim Williamson: 01843 594512
FRIDAY 30th
11:00 Prayer Group St Mark
1600 - 2100 Guides/Brownies St Mark (Hall)
SATURDAY 1st July
10:00-14:00 Open Church, coffee, book stall St Laurence
19:00-22:00 Jimmy Locke Dance Class St Mark (Hall)
Notices and Forthcoming Events
THURSDAY FELLOWSHIP: The programme for the next few weeks is as follows:
29 June British Wheelchair Bowling
6 July Guess Who? (Bring a childhood picture)
13 July Kisumu Orphanage update – Peter Brierley
20 July Strawberry Tea
These take place at St Mark’s.
OPEN CHURCH: Until the end of September St Laurence Church will be open on Saturdays from 10am – 2pm for visitors to look around. Refreshments will be available and a book-sale table. If anyone would like to volunteer as a “church watcher” please contact Barbara Byne on 7867974275. Book donations would be appreciated. – Barbara Byne
BELLRINGING: There are additional practices for the regular bell-ringing team on Sundays 2nd and 30th July 17:00-18:30 for quarter-peal practice.
COFFEE MORNINGS: St Catherine will continue to hold Coffee Mornings on the last Saturday of the next 3 months: 30 July, 27 Aug, 30 Sept, 10.30-12.00. We will also have a “Bring and Buy” stall.
ST CHRISTOPHER UPDATE: A team of volunteers working with Newington Community have worked wonders on the grounds of St Christopher’s and what is happening and plans for what will happen will feature heavily in the next PCC. We have heard lots of positives from locals but still there is a problem with vandalism, which appears to be down to outsiders and “territorial” one-up-manship, according to local sources.
ST MARK UPDATE: The stage in the St Mark Hall is now refurbished and fully functional so Broadstairs Folk Week Committee will review the stage in case of any need during the festival this year. The next phase of new windows is ongoing, lots of quotes are in AND the sound system engineer is coming this week.
FILM AT THE VUE CINEMA: “Jesus Revolution” (12A) is being shown at The Vue cinema on Sunday, 25th June, 2pm and Tuesday, 27th June at 3.30pm.
"A powerful message of love and forgiveness" - Esther Higham, Premier Christian radio breakfast show
"One of the most appealing faith-based big-screen entertainments in a while, polished and persuasive" - Variety magazine
WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY
2nd July, 2023
Readings: Genesis 21:8-21, Psalm 86:1-10 & 16-end, Romans 6:1b-11,
Matthew 10:24-39
St Laurence, St Lawrence
10:00 Communion Rev Phil Barnes
St Catherine, Manston
10:00 Service of the Word Amanda Madgwick
St Christopher, Newington
Shared service at St Mark
St Mark, Northwood
10:00 Service of the Word Frances Barnes
18:30 Evening Worship Christine Martin
Deuteronomy 15:1-11, Luke 19:41-20:8, Psalm 53
St Mary, Cliffsend
10:00 Communion Rev Ken Cox
PARISH OFFICE: There are many tasks involved in running the parish, many of which can be undertaken from home. If you think you could help as a volunteer, please contact Alison Willoughby-Browne on treasurer@stlaurenceparish-ramsgate.org.uk
PARISH OFFICE
2 Newington Road, Ramsgate, CT11 0QT
Please note that the office only has volunteers manning it. Regularly, this is Sue Cox on a Thursday morning and Barbara Byne Friday 10-12.
Here are some useful contacts:
Parochial Wardens: Sharon Cutler warden2@stlaurenceparish-ramsgate.org.uk
Kevin Spain kmschurchwarden@hotmail.com
Parish Treasurer: Alison Willoughby-Browne treasurer@stlaurenceparish-ramsgate.org.uk
Baptism Clerk: Kelly baptisms@stlaurenceparish-ramsgate.org.uk
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