THE PARISH OF ST LAURENCE-IN-THANET
Five Churches United in Christ
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Trinity Sunday
Sunday, 4th June, 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.
Live-streaming of the service at St Laurence is unavailable today.
If you would like to wear a face covering or mask for your own comfort, you are more than welcome to do so.
READINGS FOR TODAY
Isiah 40:12-17,27-end, Psalm 8, 2Corinthians 13:11-end,
Matthew 28:16-end
This morning’s service will also include the commissioning of Amanda Madgwick as an Anna Chaplain and Frances Barnes as an Anna Friend.
THE COLLECT FOR TODAY
Almighty and everlasting God, you have given us, your servants, grace by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity; and in the power of the divine majesty to worship the unity. Keep us steadfast in this faith, that we may evermore be defended from all adversities; 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 forever. Amen.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
“The Trinity is the basis of the Gospel and the Gospel is a declaration of the Trinity in action.” - J.I. Packer
PEOPLE FOR PRAYER
Lynne, Mick, Andy, Peter, Shirley, Dave S, Margaret, David, Dennison, Daphne, Alan, Adam, Orla, Stephen.
Communication link - What’s on this week
TODAY
10:00 Morning Service St Laurence
Commissioning of Amanda Madgwick as an Anna Chaplain and Frances Barnes as an Anna Friend
18:30 Evening Service St Mark - CM
MONDAY 5th
10:30 Collective Worship St Laurence Academy
16:00-17:00 Baby Ballet St Laurence Parish Hall
TUESDAY 6th
10.00 “Footprints” St Laurence
Bereavement group coffee morning. Contact Marcia 01843 585366
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
WEDNESDAY 7th
10:00-12:00 Knit and Natter – 50p for coffee St Mark Lounge
Contact Frances Barnes: barnesfrances534@gmail.com
18:00-21:00 Guides/Brownies St Laurence Parish Hall
18:15-19:30 Northwood Singers St Mark
19:00 Home Group - Bible Study
Contact Norma Wright on peterena12@outlook.com
THURSDAY 8th
14:00-16:00 Acorn Club - Social Group St Laurence Parish Hall
Contact Zoë Story: 07736 670020
14:30-16:00 Thursday Fellowship – see notices St Mark Lounge
Contact Prim Williamson: 01843 594512
FRIDAY 9th
11:00 Prayer Group St Mark
1600 - 2100 Guides/Brownies St Mark (Hall)
SATURDAY 10th
10:00-14:00 Open Church, coffee, book stall St Laurence
19:00-22:00 Jimmy Locke Dance Class St Mark (Hall)
Notices and Forthcoming Events
THANET SCHOOL OF DANCE: Due to a change in circumstances, Rachel Wadey is no longer able to run this class. Apologies to all those affected.
THURSDAY FELLOWSHIP: The programme for the next few weeks is as follows:
8 June History of St Mark’s – John Parker
15 June Bring and Buy Sale
22 June Angela’s Italian Escape -
These take place at St Mark’s.
BELLEPLATE CONCERT: St Mark on Saturday 17 June 2 – 4 pm
Everyone is invited to this concert. Light refreshments will be provided. Not sure what Belleplates are? Come along and find out. There is no charge, but donations to church funds will be welcome – Jan Austin
The Northwood Singers Summer Concert : St Mark, 21st June 6.30pm Refreshments after. Donations to Pilgrims Hospice and St Marks.
OPEN 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
RECYCLE CLOTHING: If you have a bag or more of unwanted clothes please contact Cheryl Belsey on 07398 038366 to sort out collection. She will take it to the Clothing Bank and receive money which will go into the Parish Funds.
FOOD BANK: Although the parish office is not always open and available to take food donations, you can take them to your church and we will liaise about taking the food over to the food bank. Or you can take your donations directly there – Unit 3c, Westwood Business Park, Strasbourg Street, Margate CT9 3JJ (behind B&Q/ Home Bargains). If the warehouse is closed there is a chest where items can be left safely in the business park central office lobby (first door on left as you enter the ‘courtyard’).
PARISH UPDATES: If any of our churchwardens or group leaders have updates or news to share, please email diamond-jules@hotmail.co.uk for inclusion here in the Pew News.
WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY
11th June, 2023
Readings: Job 29:11-16 or Acts 11:19-end, Psalm 112, Acts 11:19-end or Galatians 2:1-10, John 15: 12-17
St Laurence, St Lawrence
10:00 Communion Rev Brian Griffiths
St Catherine, Manston
10:00 Service of the Word Amanda Madgwick
St Christopher, Newington
Shared service at St Mark
St Mark, Northwood
10:00 Communion Rev Phil Barnes
10:00 Sunday School Frances Barnes
18:30 Evening Worship Christine Martin
Psalm 101, Jeremiah 9:23-24, Acts4:32-37
St Mary, Cliffsend
10:00 Communion Rev Ken Cox
PARISH OFFICE: There are many tasks involved in running the parish, many of which can be undertaken from home. If you think you could help as a volunteer, please contact Alison Willoughby-Browne on treasurer@stlaurenceparish-ramsgate.org
PARISH OFFICE
2 Newington Road, Ramsgate, CT11 0QT
Please note that the office only has volunteers manning it. Regularly, this is Sue Cox on a Thursday morning and Barbara Byne Friday 10-12.
Here are some useful contacts:
Parochial Wardens: Sharon Cutler warden2@stlaurenceparish-ramsgate.org
Kevin Spain kmschurchwarden @hotmail.com
Parish Treasurer: Alison Willoughby-Browne treasurer@stlaurenceparish-ramsgate.org
Items for Pew News may be left for Julia Penn via text message on
07979 989115
or email diamond-jules@hotmail.co.uk
