Pew News for Sunday 30th July

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 available today – Rev Brian Griffiths will be leading and preaching.

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

TODAY

17:00 – 18.30 Bell-ringing practice                    St Laurence Tower

18:30 Evening Service                                       St Mark - CM

MONDAY 31^st

TUESDAY 1^st August

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 2^nd

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 3^rd

14:00-16:00 Acorn Club - Social Group             St Laurence Parish Hall

Contact Zoë Story: 07736 670020

FRIDAY 4^th

11:00 Prayer Group                                             St Mark

SATURDAY 5^th

10:00-14:00 Open Church, coffee, book stall      St Laurence

19:00-22:00 Jimmy Locke Dance Class              St Mark (Hall)

 

ST CHRISTOPHER’S: Kevin Spain, one of our parochial churchwardens, has provided an update on the situation at St Christopher’s. There has been persistent malicious damage to the property involving doors, roof and guttering and metal down-pipes removed, the kitchen ventilator units have been vandalised and there has been some graffiti.
Ecclesiastical Insurers have been speedy in their authorisation of repairs and 2 local companies have repaired and secured the property. However, as fast as things are put right, they are damaged again. The grounds have been recently cleared by a community workforce but there is much resultant debris to be removed and some other rubbish and garden waste is appearing. The perimeter fence is in such bad state that it needs to be removed. The grounds need to remain open so that any activity can be seen easily. The Royal Harbour Academy has been involved with litter-picking and MITIE Security Services has offered support for part of the year. The situation has been discussed at this week’s PCC meeting and the diocese is to be asked for both advice and help. Judith Andrews is meeting with Jonathan Arnold and Archdeacon Will on Friday, 28^th July.

THURSDAY FELLOWSHIP: The only meeting during the summer holiday time is:

17 Aug Bring and Share Tea

This will take place at St Mark’s. Contact Prim Williamson: 01843 594512

256322. 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

SUMMER FAIR: Saturday 12^th August in the St Laurence Rectory grounds. Please ask in church for the times.

SAVE THE DATES: Future fund-raising events for the St Lawrence Clock Restoration Appeal are being launched. We will have an information stall at the Summer Fair - do come along to find out how things are going and how YOU can help reach our target. Saturday 16^th September The Thanet Male Voice Choir are giving a concert in aid of the St Lawrence Clock Restoration Appeal and Pancreatic Cancer Research at the Sarah Thorne Theatre in Broadstairs. Tickets £12.00 each in advance from www.sarahthornetheatre.co.uk or £14.00 on the night. Saturday 21^st October is Quiz Night in the Parish Hall. More details nearer the time of each event and other fund-raising events will be published in due course. If you are unable to get along to any of the mentioned 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.

FOOD BANK: Thank you for your generosity and continued support; it really is appreciated and still so needed. Any queries or for more information, please speak with Ruth Farmer on 01843 863577 or email on ruth.farmer@talktalk.net