THE PARISH OF ST LAURENCE-IN-THANET
Five Churches United in Christ
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Eleventh Sunday after Trinity
Sunday 28th August 2022
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.
The 10:00am service at St Laurence Church will also be live streamed by Rev Phil Barnes.
READINGS FOR TODAY
Jeremiah 2:4-13, Psalm 81:1-9, Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16, Luke 14:1, 7-14
THE COLLECT FOR TODAY
O God, you declare your almighty power most chiefly in showing mercy and pity: mercifully grant to us such a measure of your grace, that we, running the way of your commandments, may receive your gracious promises, and be made partakers of your heavenly treasure; 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 for ever. Amen.
THOUGHT OF THE WEEK
People are like stained glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within.
Elizabeth Kubler-Ross
PEOPLE FOR PRAYER
Those in need who have asked for our prayers:
Alistair, Freda (Zoe’s Mum), Dennison, Peter, Valerie, Mal, Vic, Adam, Orla, John, Kevin, Pat, Rosanagh, Andy, James, Richard, Shelley, Fuchsia, Makayla, Frank, Christine, Margaret, John, David, Sheila, Margaret, Eileen, Brenda, Val, Pam, Vera, John, Penny, Roy, Andy, Steve, Ronald, Paul and those who are known personally to you
Communication link - What’s on this week
TUESDAY 30th
19:00-21:00 Bell Ringing Practice Tower – St Laurence
WEDNESDAY 31st
10:00-12:00 Friends of St Laurence Churchyard Churchyard - St Laurence
10:00-12:00 Knit, Craft & Natter Lounge – St Mark
18:15-19:30 Northwood Singers St Mark
FRIDAY 2nd
11:00-12:00 Prayer Group Lounge – St Mark
SATURDAY 3rd
10:00-12:00 Churchyard Tour Churchyard – St Laurence
19:00-22:00 Jimmy Locke Dance Class Hall – St Mark
NOTICES AND FORTHCOMING EVENTS
THE NEXT CTiR PRAYER BREAKFAST will be held on Saturday 3rd September at 9:00am. For more information please contact Carl Whitewood (carl.whitewood@salvationarmy.org.uk)
DENYS LeFEVRE PLAQUE DEDICATION SERVICE: A special plaque dedication service for the late Denys LeFevre will take place on Sunday 4th September at 10am. Denys was a much loved and long serving member of our congregation at St. Laurence. The plaque will be placed below the stained glass window that Denys designed especially for St Laurence Church in memory of church reader Lloyd Butcher, and St. Augustine’s arrival on the isle in AD 597. All are welcome to attend.
ANNUAL RIDE & STRIDE: The annual Ride and Stride event will be taking place on Saturday 10th September. Time is running out for you to raise money for your church. Please ask for a sponsorship form for a walk or bike around local churches. Some of our churches may ask volunteers to sit in church and register visiting participants. How easy is that! Please ask your church for more details
ACORN CLUB OUTING TO SHEERNESS: The Acorn Club have arranged for a coach trip with Afternoon Tea to The Criterion in the Blue Town in Sheerness on Thursday 15th September. The group will meet at 12.30pm for a 12.45pm departure at The St Lawrence Tavern. The cost of the trip is £16 for members and £20 for non members. Please contact Zoe on 07736 670020 for more details or to book a place.
CHAMBER CONCERT: The Chamber Concert in aid of the Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund has now been rescheduled for Saturday 17th September at 3pm at The Salvation Army in Ramsgate CT11 9TT. There will be a performance from the Off the Wall ensemble with centenary performance of Alfred Wall’s rediscovered piano quartet and piano quartets by Frank Bridge and Huw Watkins. Tickets are £10 on the door, Under 18’s go free and all others are P.O.A. Refreshments will be available. For more details please call 07900 497326.
AMANDA CHAMPS READER ADMISSION & LICENSING SERVICE: Amanda Champs has completed the initial Reader training course and is to be admitted to the Office of Readers and licensed by the Bishop on Sunday 25th September at Canterbury Cathedral. There will be a Cathedral Evensong which will include the admission and licensing of new readers. The service is open to the public and will start at 5.30pm and will also be live streamed on the Cathedral You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/CanterburyCathedralOfficial.
AUGUST’S MOST WANTED FOOD BANK ITEMS: This months most wanted food items are tinned meals, biscuits, pasta, pasta sauce and any non-perishable food. Thank you for your generosity and continued support; it really is appreciated and still so needed.
WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY
September 4th – Twelfth Sunday after Trinity
Readings: Jeremiah 2:4-13, Psalm 81:1-9, Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16, Luke 14:1, 7-14
St Laurence, St Lawrence
08:00 Communion Rev Andrew Jacobson
10:00 Communion Rev Andrew Jacobson
St Catherine, Manston
10:00 Communion Rev Phil Barnes
St Christopher, Newington Shared service at St Mark
St Mark, Northwood
10:00 Communion Frances Barnes
18:30 Evening Worship – Life Through Jesus Christine Martin
(Psalm 122, John 5:1-15, John 5:16-30)
St Mary, Cliffsend
10:00 Service of the Word Sue Cox
If you would like to wear a face covering or mask for your own comfort, you are more than welcome to do so.
PARISH OFFICE
2 Newington Road, Ramsgate, CT11 0QT
Usual Parish Office opening hours: Monday, Thursday and Friday from 09:00-11:00.
Please note the office is now volunteer run so these hours may not be guaranteed.
Messages and items for Pew News may be left at any time on 01843 592478 or office@stlaurenceparish-ramsgate.org.uk
