Pew News for Sunday 26th November

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.

If you would like to wear a face covering or mask for your own comfort, you are more than welcome to do so.

TODAY

18:30                  Evening Service                                       St Mark – CM

MONDAY 27^th

TUESDAY 28^th                                                                     

10:30 -11:30       Belleplate practice                                    St Mark

13:15 -14:15       NHS                                                          St Mark

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 29^th           

10:00-12:00        Knit and Natter – 50p for coffee                 St Mark Lounge

                                Contact Frances Barnes: 01843 869043 or 07359 421662

19:00                   Home Group - Bible Study                    

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

THURSDAY 30^th        

14:00                    Acorn Club is NOT meeting today

14:00                   Thursday Fellowship – see notices           St Mark Lounge

                                    Contact Prim Williamson 01843 594517

FRIDAY 1^st December  

11:00                    Prayer Group                                            St Mark

SATURDAY 2^nd    

10:00                    Church Tour/coffee led by Barbara Byne           St Laurence

16:00                     Lighting of Manston Christmas Tree       St Catherine

                                  Soup and a roll, mulled cider and mince-pies will be served.

 

 

 

ST LAWRENCE CLOCK RESTORATION APPEAL: The team will have a stall at the St Laurence Christmas Bazaar on Saturday 9th December in the church, please come along and support the church and the clock appeal by grabbing some early Christmas presents. Date for your 2024 diary, January 27^th Quiz Night, details will be publicised soon.

If you are unable to get along to any of the Appeal events or wish to make a regular monthly donation, remember you can donate direct to the clock restoration fund by bank transfer/online banking or standing order. The bank account is with Lloyds Bank in the name of Ramsgate Heritage Regeneration Trust, sort code 30-98-90 account number 18498668. Thank you for all your support to the Clock Restoration Appeal. - Freda Parker

 

THURSDAY FELLOWSHIP: Contact Prim Williamson if any of these events interest you.

30 November         Rev Phil Barnes

7 December           Carols - Frances Barnes

14 December         Christmas tea

 

GOOD-TO-KNOW GROUPS: We have been contacted by Independent Age asking us to share the following:

Good to Know telephone groups invite a different guest speaker each week to discuss issues that matter to older people. Topics include scams, the cost-of-living crisis, social care, benefits and finding new social connections - things that are simply 'Good To Know' about.  Think of these groups like a cup of tea and a chat at a community centre, but over the phone in the comfort of your living room. The groups are particularly great for older people unable to get out and about or to online activities. 

You can find out more by visiting: www.independentage.org/get-support/telephone-groups/good-to-know-groups or by calling 0800 319 6789

 

LIGHTING OF MANSTON CHRISTMAS TREE:  Saturday, 2^nd December, 4pm. Manston Parish Council and St Catherine’s church are hosting a festive treat to mark the lighting of the tree.  Hot soup and a bread roll will be served along with mince-pies and refreshments. 

 

CAROLLING CAFÉ: Sunday 3^rd December 4pm at St Christopher’s.  As part of the efforts to recreate St Christopher’s as a community space, as a parish, we will be hosting an informal Carol Event with barbecue.  It will take the efforts of all the other churches in our benefice to make it happen, so please step forward in any capacity to enhance this fun event – contact Kevin Spain (Parochial Warden) on kmschurchwarden @hotmail.com or leave a message for him via phone at the parish office on 592478.

 

ST LAURENCE CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: Saturday 9^th December 10:30-13:00.   Bazaar in St Laurence Church and Festive Pantry (in partnership with Chartwell House Residential Home) in the Parish Hall.  Donations for the Festive Pantry will be most welcomed, please either contact Judith Andrews or take them to your church. 

 

CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES AT OUR CHURCHES: We will publish a list of all the events at all the churches.

 

CLOTHING BANK: Cheryl (07398 038366) is still taking donations of second-hand clothing to the clothing bank at Westwood.  It is generating a good income for the church.

 

NEWS FROM REV PHIL AND FRANCES: The Just Giving page has reached and exceeded its target of £500: www.justgiving.com/page/phil-barnes-1688128620876