THE PARISH OF ST LAURENCE-IN-THANET
Five Churches United in Christ
Pew News
Seventh Sunday after Trinity
Sunday 31st July 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.
READINGS FOR TODAY
Hosea 11:1-11, Psalm 107:1-9, Colossians 3:1-11, Luke 12:13-21
THE COLLECT FOR TODAY
Lord of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things: graft in our hearts the love of your name, increase in us true religion, nourish us with all goodness, and of your great mercy keeps us in the same; 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
The word of God is the Christian soul’s best weapon, and it is essential to have it with him always. In doubt it decides, in consultation it directs; in anxiety it reassures; in sorrow it comforts; in failure it encourages; in defense it protects; in offense it is mightier than the mighty.
Wilfred T. Grenfell
PEOPLE FOR PRAYER
Those in need who have asked for our prayers:
Margaret, Eileen, Brenda, Val, Pam, Vera, John, Penny, Roy, Andy, Steve, Ronald, Paul, Dennison, Peter, Valerie, Mal, Vic, Adam, Orla, John, Kevin, Margaret, John, David, Pat, Rosanagh, Andy, James, Richard, Shelley, Fuchsia, Makayla, Frank, Christine, Sheila and those who are known personally to you
Communication link - What’s on this week
TUESDAY 2nd
10:00-11:30 Footprints St Laurence
12:00-13:00 Baptism of Cooper St Catherine
WEDNESDAY 3rd
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 5th
11:00-12:00 Prayer Group Lounge – St Mark
SATURDAY 6th
10:00-12:00 Churchyard Tour Churchyard – St Laurence
19:00-22:00 Jimmy Locke Dance Class Hall – St Mark
NOTICES AND FORTHCOMING EVENTS
PEBBLES: Pebbles is going on holiday, like many of our families. Have a wonderful Summer Break and I look forward to seeing you all in September. Sue
ST. LAURENCE MEMBERS: Please use your mission collecting box for the next few weeks to support two of our chosen charities – The Bible Society working in countries across the world to make the word of God available and The Leprosy Mission providing treatment and support to many people still affected by the disease.
SUMMER FAIR VOLUNTEERS: The St Laurence Fair is being held on Saturday 13th August, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm in the grounds of St Laurence Junior Academy, on Newington Road, opposite the Fire Station. The fair is aiming to raise lots of funds for the parish. To make any fair a success requires an enormous amount of work. Could you be part of that success? We are looking for willing volunteers from across the parish to help with setting up, running stalls and helping to clear up afterwards. If you are able to help please contact Zoe Story on 07736 670020 or Freda Parker on 07732 864076.
DOMINIC DOWNS RECITAL: A talented young pianist, Dominic Downs, is doing a free recital with retiring collection on Saturday August 20th at the Ramsgate Salvation Army Citadel at 2:00pm. Parking is available at Cannon Road Car Park, a two-minute walk away from the venue, and free of charge on a Saturday. The recital is to raise money for the Salvation Army Community Fund which supports struggling local people with food, household goods and utility bills. Dominic has just finished Year 13 at Chetham's School of Music where he studied piano and composition and will start studying at the Royal College of Music this September with a scholarship awarded for outstanding musical potential. His programme includes Beethoven (Tempest sonata) plus major works by Mozart, Bach and Schumann. There will be an interval with refreshments available.
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)
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.
JULY’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
August 7th – Eighth Sunday after Trinity
Readings: Isaiah 1:1, 10-20, Psalm 50:1-8, 23-end (or 1-7) Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16, Luke 12:32-40
St Laurence, St Lawrence
08:00 Communion Rev Andrew Jacobson
10:00 Service of the Word Sue Cox
St Catherine, Manston
10:00 Communion Rev Phil Barnes
St Christopher, Newington Shared service at St Mark
St Mark, Northwood
10:00 Service of the Word Frances Barnes
18:30 Evening Worship – God Delivers Us Christine Martin
(2 Corinthians 1:3-11, Psalm 116)
St Mary, Cliffsend
10:00 Communion Rev Ken 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
