THE PARISH OF ST LAURENCE-IN-THANET
Five Churches United in Christ
Pew News
Fourth Sunday after Trinity
Sunday, 2nd July, 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 22:1-14, Psalm 13, Romans 6:12-end,
Matthew 10:40-end
THE COLLECT FOR TODAY
O God, the protector of all who trust in you, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy: increase and multiply upon us your mercy; that with you as our ruler and guide we may so pass through things temporal that we lose not our hold on things eternal. Grant this, heavenly Father, for our Lord Jesus’ 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
Let’s allow Jesus to direct us through each day – let him walk with us and let him show us the love we need for each other, let him unburden us of our worries, let him give us contentment.
PEOPLE FOR PRAYER
Lynne, Mick, Andy, Peter, Shirley, Dave S, Margaret, David, Dennison, Daphne, Adam, Orla, Stephen, Lamin, Heidi, David and Sophie.
Communication link - What’s on this week
TODAY
17:00–18:30 Additional bell-ringing practice St Laurence Tower
18:30 Evening Service St Mark - CM
MONDAY 3rd
10:30 Collective Worship St Laurence Academy
16:00-17:00 Baby Ballet St Laurence Parish Hall
TUESDAY 4th
10.00 “Footprints” St Laurence
bereavement group coffee morning. Contact Marcia 01843 585366
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: 07732 864076
19:45 Home Group - Bible Study
Contact 01843 583103 if you are interested in joining this group
WEDNESDAY 5th
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
19:00 Home Group - Bible Study
Contact Norma Wright: peterena12@outlook.com if you are interested in joining this group
THURSDAY 6th
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 7th
11:00 Prayer Group St Mark
1600 - 2100 Guides/Brownies St Mark (Hall)
SATURDAY 8th
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:
6 July Guess Who? (Bring a childhood picture)
13 July Kisumu Orphanage update – Peter Brierley
20 July Strawberry Tea
17 Aug Bring and Share Tea
These take place at St Mark’s.
- 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 TODAY 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: 29 July, 27 Aug, 30 Sept, 10.30-12.00. We will also have a “Bring and Buy” stall. At the next one on the 29 July we will be serving bacon baps. “Thank you” to all those who supported us last week, we made over £80 for church funds.
WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY
9th July, 2023
Readings: Genesis 24:34-38 & 42-49 & 58-end, Psalm 45, Romans 7:15-25a,
Matthew 11:16-19 & 25-end
St Laurence, St Lawrence
10:00 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 Ken Cox
10:00 Sunday School ?
18:30 Evening Worship Christine Martin
Acts 27:1-20, Acts 27:21-44, Psalm 50:1-15
St Mary, Cliffsend
10:00 Service of the Word Sue 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, 9-11am.
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
Items for Pew News may be left for Julia Penn via text message on
07979 989115 or email diamond-jules@hotmail.co.uk
