Pew News for Sunday 3rd December 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.

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

TODAY

16:00                             Carolling Café                                          St Christopher

17:00                             Nine Lessons and Carols                        St Laurence

18:30                             Evening Service                                       St Mark – CM

MONDAY 4^th

TUESDAY 5^th                                                                       

10:00 -11.00       “Footprints”                                                St Laurence

                             bereavement group coffee morning. Contact Marcia 01843 585366

10:30 -11:30       Belleplate practice                                   St Mark

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 6^th           

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 7^th        

14:00                  Acorn Club                                               St Laurence Parish Hall

A social club with activities aimed at the older members of our churches. Contact Zoë Story: 07736  670020

14:00                  Thursday Fellowship – see notices          St Mark Lounge

                                 Contact Prim Williamson 01843 594517

FRIDAY 8^th

11:00                  Prayer Group                                            St Mark

SATURDAY 9th   

10:30-13:00        Christmas Bazaar                                    St Laurence Church

10:30-13:00        Festive Pantry                                          St Laurence Parish Hall

 

 

THURSDAY FELLOWSHIP: Contact Prim Williamson if any of these events interest you.

7 December           Carols - Frances Barnes

14 December         Christmas tea

RAISING MONEY: As our parish now is a registered charity we are able to raise money for our funds when we buy online with companies such as: Amazon, EBay, Argos, John Lewis.  You need to register with Easyfundraising (https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/funding-for-faith/) and use the details:

PCC of the Parish of St Laurence in the Isle of Thanet / Registered Charity Number 1205909

It’s tricky to put all the details here, but I am sure that we will be hearing more very soon.

CAROLLING CAFÉ: Sunday 3^rd December 4pm at St Christopher’s.  As part of the efforts to recreate St Christopher’s as a community space, as a parish, we will be hosting an informal Carol Event with barbecue.  It will take the efforts of all the other churches in our benefice to make it happen, so please step forward in any capacity to enhance this fun event – contact Kevin Spain (Parochial Warden) on kmschurchwarden @hotmail.com or leave a message for him via phone at the parish office on 592478.

CAROL SERVICE: Sunday 3^rd December, 5pm at St Laurence please note the time – Nine lessons and carols

ST LAURENCE CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: Saturday 9^th December 10:30-13:00.   Bazaar in St Laurence Church and Festive Pantry (in partnership with Chartwell House Residential Home) in the Parish Hall.  Donations for the Festive Pantry will be most welcomed, please either contact Judith Andrews or take them to your church. 

ST LAWRENCE CLOCK RESTORATION APPEAL: The team will have a stall at the St Laurence Christmas Bazaar on Saturday 9th December in the church, please come along and support the church and the clock appeal by grabbing some early Christmas presents. Date for your 2024 diary, January 27^th Quiz Night, details will be publicised soon.

If you are unable to get along to any of the Appeal 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 to the Clock Restoration Appeal - Freda Parker

GOOD-TO-KNOW GROUPS: We have been contacted by Independent Age asking us to share the following:

Good to Know telephone groups invite a different guest speaker each week to discuss issues that matter to older people. Topics include scams, the cost-of-living crisis, social care, benefits and finding new social connections - things that are simply 'Good To Know' about.  Think of these groups like a cup of tea and a chat at a community centre, but over the phone in the comfort of your living room. The groups are particularly great for older people unable to get out and about or to online activities. 

You can find out more by visiting: www.independentage.org/get-support/telephone-groups/good-to-know-groups or by calling 0800 319 6789

CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES AT OUR CHURCHES: We will publish a list of all the events at all the churches.

CLOTHING BANK: Cheryl (07398 038366) is still taking donations of second-hand clothing to the clothing bank at Westwood.  It is generating a good income for the church.