THE PARISH OF ST LAURENCE-IN-THANET
Five Churches united in Christ
Pew News for Epiphany
Sunday 2nd January 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 Amanda Champs.
Please join the St Laurence-in-Thanet Facebook Group to participate.
READINGS FOR TODAY
Isaiah 60:1-6, Psalm 72:(1-9)10-15, Ephesians 3:1-12, Matthew 2:1-12
THE COLLECT FOR TODAY
O God, who by the leading of a star manifested your only Son to the people of the earth: mercifully grant that we, who know you now by faith, may at last behold your glory face to face; 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
“Open your eyes and the whole world is full of God.”
Jakob Bohme
PEOPLE FOR PRAYER
Those in need who have asked for our prayers:
David, Paul, Dennison, Vic, Adam, Orla, Tony, Kelly, Gwen, John, Margaret, Eileen, Pam, Brenda, Val, Pat, Steve, Donna, Juliette, Roy, Andy, Tina, Margaret and those who are known personally to you
Recently Deceased: Harry Holden
Communication link - What’s on this week
MORNING & EVENING PRAYER continue to be live-streamed on a daily basis. Morning Prayer is at 8:00am & Evening Prayer is at 7:00pm. These remain available on the Parish of St Laurence Facebook Group page for you to view at any time.
TODAY
18:30 Evening Praise – Make known what He has done St Mark
MONDAY 3rd
TUESDAY 4th
09:00-10:00 Morning Prayer (BCP) St Mary
10:00-11:30 Footprints Parish Hall – St Laurence
10:30-12:00 Belleplates Lounge – St Mark
15:00-16:00 Evening Prayer (BCP) St Mary
19:00-21:00 Bell Ringing practice online
WEDNESDAY 5th
09:00-10:00 Morning Prayer (BCP) St Mary
10:00-12:00 Friends of St Laurence Churchyard Churchyard – St Laurence
15:00-16:00 Evening Prayer (BCP) St Mary
18:15-19:30 Northwood Singers St Mark
19:00 St Mark Home Group (contact peterene@tiscali.co.uk)
19:00-20:00 Keep Fit Hall – St Mark
THURSDAY 6th
09:00-10:00 Morning Prayer (BCP) St Mary
10:00 School Worship St Laurence
15:00-16:00 Evening Prayer (BCP) St Mary
FRIDAY 7th
09:00-10:00 Morning Prayer (BCP) St Mary
11:00-12:00 Prayer Group Lounge - St Mark
15:00-16:00 Evening Prayer (BCP) St Mary
16:00-21:00 Guides Hall – St Mark
SATURDAY 8th
09:00-10:00 Morning Prayer (BCP) St Mary
15:00-16:00 Evening Prayer (BCP) St Mary
19:00-22:00 Jimmy Locke Dance Class Hall – St Mark
NOTICES AND FORTHCOMING EVENTS
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CHURCH and be fantastic! We now take card, so flash your plastic! If you’ve enjoyed your time in church today please consider setting up a standing order to give back to the church or making a contactless donation at the end of the service. Our bank details are: St Laurence-in-Thanet Team Ministry, sort code – 405240, account number – 00028720
JANUARY’S CALENDAR OF PRAYER is now available on the website: https://www.stlaurenceparish-ramsgate.org.uk/calendar-of-prayer-168
ST LAURENCE WINTER FAIR: Saturday 29th January 2022. 10.30 – 1pm in St Laurence Parish Hall.
WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY
January 9th – Baptism of Christ
Readings: Isaiah 43:1-7, Psalm 29, Acts 8:14-17, Luke 3:15-17,21-22
The 10:00am service at St Laurence Church will be live streamed by
Rev Brian Griffiths via Facebook
St Laurence, St Lawrence
10:00 All Age Communion Rev Brian Griffiths
St Catherine, Manston
10:00 Service of the Word Cheryl Belsey & Julia Penn
St Christopher, Newington Shared service at St Mark
St Mark, Northwood
10:00 Communion Rev Phil Barnes
18:30 Evening Worship (Living in the Grace of God) Christine Martin
(Readings: Romans 6:1-14, Isaiah 55:1-13, Psalm 47)
St Mary, Cliffsend
10:00 Service of the Word Rev Ken Cox
BOOKING FOR SUNDAY SERVICES.
It is important you book your place to avoid disappointment on the day. Please contact:
St Catherine - 07979989115 (Julia Penn) St Mark - 07766547510 (Janice Austin)
St Laurence - 01843 597170 (Ann Gregson) St Mary - 07412445055 (John Vinson)
Social Distancing and the wearing of face coverings or masks is encouraged.
PARISH OFFICE
Parish Administrator Jess Andrews
2 Newington Road, Ramsgate, CT11 0QT
Usual Parish Office opening hours: Monday, Thursday and Friday from 09:00-11:00.
The Office is closed for Christmas from Friday 24th December and will open again on Thursday 6th January.
Messages and items for Pew News may be left at any time on 01843 592478 or office@stlaurenceparish-ramsgate.org.uk
