Pew News for Sunday 3rd November

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 (St Laurence).

 

What’s on this Week

TODAY, 3^rd November

 

15:00                          All Souls’ Service                                                                St Laurence – KC, MN+

16:00                          Café Church                                                                       St Christopher – CT, JA+

18:30                          Evening Service                                                                  St Mark – CM

                                    Psalm 149, Matthew 5:1-12

 

MONDAY 4^th    

           

TUESDAY 5^th           

10:00                          Footprints                                                                             St Laurence

10:30 – 11:30             Belleplates                                                                            St Mark

                                    Contact Jan Austin 07766 547510

18:30 – 19:30            Beginners’ Bellringing Practice                                             St Laurence Tower

19:30 – 21:00            Bellringing Practice                                                               St Laurence Tower

                                    Contact Freda Parker 07732 864076

19:00                          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                                                                      St Mark Lounge

                                    50p contribution for refreshments. 

Contact Frances Barnes on 01843 869043 or 07359 421662

18:00 – 21:00            Brownies/Guides/Rangers                                                     St Laurence Parish Hall

19:00                          Home Group – Bible Study

Contact Norma Wright: 01843 603332 / 07964 385994 / peterena12@outlook.com

19.30                          Night Prayer                                                                          St Laurence Becket Chapel

 

THURSDAY 7^th         

14:00                          Thursday Fellowship                                                             St Mark Lounge

                                    7^th Nov Nordic Walking Talk by Denise Hill

                                    14^th Nov Christmas card making and crafts

                                    21^st Nov Ramsgate Costume Walks – Janet. OPEN MEETING

                                    28^th Nov History behind our favourite Christmas carols - Angela  

                                    Contact Prim Williamson 07955 498487

                                   

FRIDAY 8^th         

11:00                          Prayer Group                                                                          St Mark

                                    Contact Jan Austin 07766 547510

 

SATURDAY 9^th

10:00-14:00               Christmas Craft Fair                                                                 St Nicholas-at-Wade

 

SUNDAY 10^th          

10:00                          Remembrance Services                                                           All churches, other than St Christopher

 

 

EXPLORING FAITH: Sunday, 3^rd November, 16:30 at Ramsgate Salvation Army, 167a High Street. Presentation of poetry, videos and music.  Booking necessary. Contact Carl 07900 497326

 

ST LAWRENCE CLOCK APPEAL for the

          ORGAN RECITAL: Saturday 23rd November, 3pm.  TICKETS ON SALE NOW

Following the very successful recital by Tim in April, we are pleased to welcome him back at St Laurence church. Tickets are on sale now £5.00 per person. Tickets can be purchased from Freda every Sunday mornings after the service or on 07732864076. Tickets will also be available on the door. There will be refreshments after the recital.

           CHRISTMAS CONCERT: Friday 20th December, 7 for 7:30pm: TICKETS ON SALE NOW A Christmas Concert by Thanet Light Orchestra in St Laurence Church. Tickets £10.00 per person, include refreshments. To book and guarantee a seat contact Freda, either after Sunday morning service or on 07732864076 or available on the door.

           COMING IN 2025: Quiz night booked for January, another concert by Edward and the Coastal Choir in May, the very popular Art Show and of course more quizzes. Looking forward to seeing you at our events soon. - Freda Parker (Tower Captain)

 

BELLRINGING: For the season of remembrance, the bells of St Laurence Church will be rung half muffled for the All Souls’ Service today at 3:00pm, the bells will then remain half muffled for the 10 bell practice night on Tuesday 5^th November and for the 10:00am service on Remembrance Sunday. We are still looking for new recruits of any age from 10 and above to come and join us to keep this valuable service: the “voice” of the church sounding out. If you, or someone you know, are curious about the bells, how they are rung, would like to contribute to the life of the church, want to learn something new and make loads of new friends then please contact Freda, Tower Captain, on 07732 864076 or towercaptain@stlaurenceparish-ramsgate.org.uk

 

CHRISTMAS FAIR: Saturday, 7th December, 12.00 to 4.00 pm: we are looking for anyone who is prepared to help with setting up for the Fair, clearing up afterwards and/or running a stall. We also need bottles of wine for the Wine & Water Stall, as well as items that can be used as raffle or tombola prizes or that can be sold as gifts. If you can help in any way, please speak to Sharon Cutler, Ann Gregson or Kelly Gooding if you are in St Laurence Church on any Sunday. Alternatively, contact Ann by email ann.tower@outlook.com or on: 01843 597170. We would also be grateful for any cash donations, as this will enable the Fair Committee to buy prizes for the various stalls. Every penny raised from the Fair goes to Church funds, but we rely heavily on the generosity of our congregations in St. Laurence Parish to make the Fair a success. Even if you feel you cannot contribute towards the Fair, please do make a note of the date and time and come along to support this important fund-raising event – you will be very welcome.

Many thanks – Ann Gregson

 

ALL SOULS SERVICE: Sunday, 3^rd November, 3pm at St Laurence Church. Led by ALM Marcia, the Footprints team and Revd Ken - this is a parish-wide service to remember your loved ones - you can light a candle in remembrance and write a name tag that will be kept for Christmastime.

SAFEGUARDING: Saturday, 23rd November, 10:30-13:00.  Doors open from 10:00 for registration. This training will culminate in a certificate (valid only within the St Laurence parish).  There will be further dates if you are unable to attend on this occasion. It is important that all 5 churches attend, so please have your representatives ready sooner rather than later. – Contact Kevin Spain as soon as possible to let him know who will be attending – see back page for contact details.   WEEK OF ACCOMPANIED PRAYER:  24th – 30th November.  This will be something that you can access at home via “Zoom” on your computer.  Opening service: Sun 24th at 4:30, Mon – Fri 30 minutes of prayer and talk time with a prayer partner, Sat 30th Closing service at 9:30. No set cost, but donations to Weeks of Accompanied Prayer are welcomed. Contact Janet McDonald  on janet.mcdonald@btinternet.com for more information.   CHRISTMAS CONCERT: Saturday, 14th December, 7pm at St Catherine’s. THANET COMMUNITY GOSPEL CHOIR.  Refreshments will be served during the interval. There will be a small raffle. Ticket price to be announced later.   THANET FOOD BANK: Most wanted items for November are: cereals, jam, tinned meals, packet meals, squash. Please either take to your church for collection or deliver to the depot.