THE PARISH OF ST LAURENCE-IN-THANET
Five Churches United in Christ
Pew News
First Sunday of Lent
Sunday 26th February 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 not available 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 2:15-17, 3:1-7, Psalm 32, Romans 5:12-19, Matthew 4:1-11
THE COLLECT FOR TODAY
Almighty God, whose son Jesus Christ fasted forty days in the wilderness, and was tempted as we are, yet without sin; give us grace to discipline ourselves in obedience to your Spirit. And, as you know our weakness, so may we know your power to save – through Jesus Christ, your son, our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit: one God, now and forever. Amen.
ANNOUNCEMENT
John Vinson, our brother in Christ and churchwarden of St Mary’s in Cliffsend, passed away last Saturday after a long illness.
PEOPLE FOR PRAYER
Those in need of our prayers: Colin, Lynne, Mick, Brenda, Andy, Alistair, Dave B, Peter, Shirley, Dave S, Kevin, Margaret, David, Dennison and those who are known personally to you.
Communication link - What’s on this week
TODAY
18:30 Evening Service St Mark - CM
MONDAY 27th
10:30 Collective Worship St Laurence Junior School
16:00-17:00 Baby Ballet St Laurence Parish Hall
TUESDAY 28th
10:30 -11:30 Belleplate Group St Mark
Contact Jan Austin 01843 582993:
13:15 -14:15 NHS St Mark
19:30-21:00 Bell Ringing Practice St Laurence Tower
Contact Freda Parker: freda.parker@sky.com
19:45 Home Group - Bible Study Contact 01843 583103
WEDNESDAY 1st March
10:00-12:00 Knit and Natter – 50p for coffee St Mark Lounge
Contact Frances Barnes: barnesfrances534@gmail.com
18:00-21:00 Guides/Brownies St Laurence Parish Hall
18:15-19:30 Northwood Singers St Mark
19:00 Home Group - Bible Study Contact peterene@tiscali.co.uk
THURSDAY 2nd
14:00-16:00 Acorn Club - Social Group St Laurence Parish Hall
Contact Zoë Story: story21@talktalk.net
14:30-16:00 Thursday Fellowship – see notices St Mark Lounge
Contact Prim Williamson: 01843 594512
FRIDAY 3rd
10:00 World Day of Prayer United Reform Church Hardres Street
11:00-12:00 Prayer Group St Mark Lounge
16:00-21:00 Guides/Brownies St Mark Hall
10:15-11:30 Thanet School of Dance St Mark Hall
SATURDAY 4th
19:00-22:00 Jimmy Locke Dance Class St Mark Hall
Notices and Forthcoming Events
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER: Friday, 3rd March – 10:00 at Hardres Street United Reform Church. Refreshments will be served after the service.
THURSDAY FELLOWSHIP: The programme for the next 4 weeks is as follows:
Thursday 2 March Easter Card Making
Thursday 9 March Canterbury Cathedral talk – Frances Barnes
Thursday 16 March History of the Simnel cake
Thursday 23 March ‘Odds & Bobs’ - Vicki Kemp
These all take place at St Mark’s.
PARISH ACTIVITIES: Are there any more regular activities that happen in the parish that should be included in this Pew News publication? If so, please contact Julia Penn (details at end of next page) with details. Many thanks.
FUNERAL FOR JANET LENNOX: Mum’s funeral will be taking place on Tuesday 7th March 2023 at 1pm at Margate Crematorium. Instead of flowers, the family would prefer a donation to be shared between St Laurence Church and Operation Smile [up-dated info] (www.operationsmile.org.uk) – a charity Mum has supported for years. This will be followed by a Celebration of Mum’s life at Pegwell Bay Hotel, Pegwell Road, Ramsgate. To ensure that everyone can be refreshed with food and drink, it would be helpful if you could let me know by 2nd March, if you are hoping to attend the celebration. booker_sue@hotmail.com My family and I really hope that you will attend and share memories of Mum. - Sue Booker
“MANPOWER” IN THE BENEFICE OF ST LAURENCE: The current leadership team of the parish is Rev. Ken and our two parochial wardens: Sharon Cutler and Kevin Spain. Rev Ken is available every Wednesday for the parish and has
pastoral responsibility for St Mary. Rev Brian has pastoral responsibility for St Catherine and Rev Phil for St Mark. – Zoe Story [This information is being published so that everyone across the benefice understands the current responsibilities while we are in interregnum.]
PARISH OFFICE: There are many tasks involved in running the parish, if you think you could help as a volunteer, please contact Alison Willoughby-Browne on treasurer@stlaurenceparish-ramsgate.org
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
“Don’t count the days – let the days count” - Muhammed Ali
WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY
March 5th 2023
Readings: Genesis 12:1-4, Psalm 121, Romans 4:1-5, 13-17, John 3:1-17
St Laurence, St Lawrence
10:00 Communion Rev Ken Cox
St Catherine, Manston
10:00 Communion Rev Brian Griffiths
St Christopher, Newington
Shared service at St Mark
St Mark, Northwood
10:00 Service of the Word Sue Cox
18:30 Evening Worship Christine Martin
Psalm 17:1-9, Amos 7:10-17, Matthew 20:20-28
St Mary, Cliffsend
10:00 Communion Rev Phil Barnes
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.
Here are some useful contacts:
Parochial Wardens: Sharon Cutler warden2@stlaurenceparish-ramsgate.org
Kevin Spain kmschurchwarden @hotmail.com
Parish Treasurer: Alison Willoughby-Browne treasurer@stlaurenceparish-ramsgate.org
Items for Pew News may be left for Julia Penn via text message on 07979 989115
or email diamond-jules@hotmail.co.uk
