THE PARISH OF ST LAURENCE-IN-THANET
Five Churches united in Christ
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Fourth Sunday of Epiphany
Sunday 30th 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 Judith Andrews.
Please join the St Laurence-in-Thanet Facebook Group to participate.
READINGS FOR TODAY
Ezekiel 43:27-44:4, Psalm 48, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Luke 2:22-40
THE COLLECT FOR TODAY
God our creator, who in the beginning commanded the light to shine out of darkness: we pray that the light of the glorious gospel of Christ may dispel the darkness of ignorance and unbelief, shine into the hearts of all your people, and reveal the knowledge of your glory in the face of 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
“We must be ready to allow ourselves to be interrupted by God.”
Dietrich Bonhoeffer
PEOPLE FOR PRAYER
Those in need who have asked for our prayers:
All those at St Michael’s Care Home, Valerie, Paul, Dennison, Vic, Adam, Orla, John, Margaret, Eileen, Pam, Brenda, Val, Pat, Rosanagh, Andy, Steve, Donna, Juliette, Roy, Andy, Tina, Margaret, John, David and those who are known personally to you
Recently Deceased: Peter Wright
Patricia Buchan
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
09:45 Rock Solid Parish Hall – St Laurence
10:00 Pebbles St Laurence
18:30 Evening Praise – Challenges of Service St Mark
MONDAY 31st
TUESDAY 1st
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 Tower – St Laurence
19:45 St Mark Home Group (contact 01843 583103)
WEDNESDAY 2nd
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 3rd
09:00-10:00 Morning Prayer (BCP) St Mary
14:00-16:00 Acorn Club Parish Hall – St Laurence
15:00-16:00 Evening Prayer (BCP) St Mary
FRIDAY 4th
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 5th
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
ST MARK’S CHURCH HALL: It has been decided that the Church Hall will remain open while the new kitchen is being fitted at St Mark’s. During this time, between the 31st January and 25th February, the kitchen area will be out of bounds.
THE BELL RINGERS at St Laurence will be ringing from 5:00pm for about an hour on Sunday 6th February to mark HM Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the throne.
ST LAURENCE CHURCH: If you have changed your method of planned giving please let us know. Using the reply slip on the December letter is the best way. We do value your continued contributions to church running costs whether or not you are attending church.
THE LEPROSY MISSION: At St Laurence we collect used stamps throughout the year. Please hand them to Ann Bootes or leave them at the Parish Office. They are a worthwhile money raiser.
JANUARY’S MOST WANTED ITEMS FOR THE FOOD BANK: tinned soup, tinned tomatoes, tinned vegetables, tinned fruit, cereals, pasta, rice, biscuits. Thank you for your generosity and continued support; it really is appreciated and still so needed.
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
GIFT AID: If you are a UK Income Tax payer, you can sign a gift aid declaration, this enables us to claim back the tax on your donation to the church at no extra cost to you. This is 25% of your donation that comes back to us that we can put towards the cost of running the churches! Ask your local warden for a Gift Aid form, or you can collect one from the office. You only need to fill it out once for it to make a huge difference to us. Thank you all!
HAVING A JANUARY CLEAR OUT? If you have any clothes that are in good, resalable condition, please donate them to the office and we will recycle them for cash for the church!
ST LAURENCE SPRING FAIR will be taking place on Saturday 26th March 2022, 10.30-13.00. We need help with the following as we start preparations:
- green tablecloths/sheets (If you want these returned, please clearly label with name)
- artificial spring flowers and egg cups (non-returnable).
Please hand to Sue Booker in Church or into the Parish Office.
WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY
February 6th – Fourth Sunday before Lent
Readings: Isaiah 6:1-8(9-13), Psalm 138, 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Luke 5:1-11
The 10:00am service at St Laurence Church will be live streamed by
Rev Phil Barnes via Facebook
St Laurence, St Lawrence
10:00 Communion Rev Phil Barnes
St Catherine, Manston
10:00 Communion Rev Andrew Jacobson
12:00 Baptism of Elijah Rev Brian Griffiths
St Christopher, Newington Shared service at St Mark
St Mark, Northwood
10:00 Service of the Word Amanda Champs
18:30 Evening Worship (Depend on God) Christine Martin
(Readings: Psalm 5:1-8; Hosea 10:1-6,12-15, Galatians 4:8-20)
St Mary, Cliffsend
10:00 Service of the Word John Vinson
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.
Messages and items for Pew News may be left at any time on 01843 592478 or office@stlaurenceparish-ramsgate.org.uk
