Pew News for Sunday 4th August

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 4^th August 2024

18:30                     Evening Service                                                     St Mark - CM

                                                Acts 13:14-31, Acts 13:32-52

 

MONDAY 5^th    

11:30 – 13:30         Nostalgia Café                                                       Chartwell House

                             For families living with dementia    

                                                                        

TUESDAY 6^th       

10:00 – 11:00         “Footprints” coffee morning for the bereaved                         St Laurence

                             Contact Marcia Neve 01843 858366

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

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

                             Contact Freda Parker 07732 864076

               

WEDNESDAY 7^th         

10:00 – 12:00         Knit and Natter                                                       St Mark Lounge

                             50p contribution for refreshments. 

Contact Frances Barnes on 01843 869043 or 07359 421662

 

THURSDAY 8^th   

14:00                     Thursday Fellowship                                               St Mark Lounge

No Fellowship meeting this week or next.

Aug 15^th – Bring and Share Tea

 

FRIDAY 9^th      

11:00                     Prayer Group                                                           St Mark

                             Contact Jan Austin 07766 547510

 

SATURDAY 10^th   Feast of St Laurence/ St Laurence Patronal Day

10:00 – 14:00         Open Church                                                         St Laurence

                                   Contact Barbara Byne: 07867 974275

 

SUNDAY 11^th       

     

 

REV CATHERINE TUCKER: On the first four Sundays of her ministry, Rev Catherine will preach at all four churches and much looks forward to worshipping with you all.

4^th August – St Mary

 

ST LAWRENCE CLOCK APPEAL: We are planning a full autumn/winter schedule of events, details of which will be in Pew News and can also be found on our website St Lawrence Clock Restoration Appeal (stlawrenceclockappeal.org) On the website you can also see how the amount raised is rising under the Go Fund Me, link. Please do donate to the appeal so we can get on with organising the restoration. The total raised at 1^st August is £9,596, It would be amazing if we could reach £10k by donations small or large before 1^st September. Thank you.

Please save the following dates and come along to out upcoming events:

Saturday 7th September Heritage Open Day in St Laurence Church from 10:00am to 4:00pm.

Saturday 19^th October Quiz in in the Parish Hall 6:63pm for 7:00pm start.

Saturday 23^rd November An organ recital by Tim Attride 3:00pm.

A concert by the Thanet Light Orchestra is in the pipeline as well, date to be confirmed soon. Looking further ahead into next year, there will be another concert by Edward and the Coastal Choir, the very popular Art Show and of course several quizzes. Looking forward to seeing you at our events soon. - Freda Parker (Tower Captain)

 

BELLRINGING: This is a traditional skill, like thatching or dry stone walling which has been handed down from generation to generation over hundreds of years. The bellringers are keen to recruit some younger ringers, if you have children/grandchildren who are in school years 6-13 who may be interested in doing something different, for a Scout or Guide badge or their Duke of Edinburgh’s award, or just inquisitive on how the church bells are rung (adults included) please contact Freda Parker on 07732864076.

Next Quarter Peal practice: 1^st September  - Freda Parker (Tower Captain)

 

SAFEGUARDING: Kevin Spain will be running up-dating safeguarding courses in September at St Mark’s.   In the next couple of weeks we would like to get a working party together to help Inspiring Positive Futures, Newington to get the grounds clear before their Community Fun Day 24th August.  They have put an amazing amount of work into getting St Christopher’s tidy and clean - just need some additional support.  Please let Kevin/Sharon/Alison know if you are able to help.  Many thanks.