THE PARISH OF ST LAURENCE-IN-THANET
Five Churches United in Christ
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Twelfth Sunday after Trinity
Sunday 4th September 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.
The 10:00am service at St Laurence Church will also be live streamed by Rev Andrew Jacobson.
READINGS FOR TODAY
Jeremiah 18:1-11, Psalm 139:1-5, 12-18, Philemon 1-21, 15-16, Luke 14:25-33
THE COLLECT FOR TODAY
COLLECT FOR CHURCH MUSICIANS AND ARTISTS
O God, whom saints and angels delight to worship in heaven: Be ever present with your servants who seek through art and music to perfect the praises offered by your people on earth; and grant to them even now glimpses of your beauty, and make them worthy at length to behold it unveiled for evermore; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
THOUGHT OF THE WEEK
It is in the shelter of each other that the people live.
Irish proverb
PEOPLE FOR PRAYER
Those in need who have asked for our prayers:
John, David, Sheila, Margaret, Eileen, Brenda, Val, Pam, Vera, John, Penny, Roy, Andy, Steve, Ronald, Paul, Alistair, Freda (Zoe’s Mum), Dennison, Peter, Valerie, Mal, Vic, Adam, Orla, John, Kevin, Pat, Rosanagh, Andy, James, Richard, Shelley, Fuchsia, Makayla, Frank, Christine, Margaret and those who are known personally to you
Communication link - What’s on this week
TODAY
10:00-11:30 Denys LeFevre Plaque Dedication Service St Laurence
18:00-19:00 Evening Worship St Mark
MONDAY 5th
16:00-18:00 Baby Ballet Hall – St Laurence
TUESDAY 6th
10:00-11:30 Footprints St Laurence
10:30-12:00 Belleplates Lounge – St Mark
19:30-21:00 Bell Ringing Practice Tower – St Laurence
19:45 Home Group Contact: 01843 583103
WEDNESDAY 7th
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
19:00 Home Group Contact: peterene@tiscali.co.uk
THURSDAY 8th
09:15-09:45 School Worship St Laurence
14:00-16:00 Thursday Fellowship Lounge – St Mark
FRIDAY 9th
10:15-11:30 Thanet School of Dance Hall – St Mark
11:00-12:00 Prayer Group Lounge – St Mark
13:30-15:30 Townswomen’s Guild Hall – St Laurence
16:00-22:00 Guides Hall – St Mark
SATURDAY 10th
09:00 Ride and Stride Event
10:00-12:00 Church Tour St Laurence
19:00-22:00 Jimmy Locke Dance Class Hall – St Mark
NOTICES AND FORTHCOMING EVENTS
ANNUAL RIDE & STRIDE: The annual Ride and Stride event will be taking place on Saturday 10th September. Time is running out for you to raise money for your church. Please ask for a sponsorship form for a walk or bike around local churches. Some of our churches may ask volunteers to sit in church and register visiting participants. How easy is that! Please ask your church for more details.
HERITAGE OPEN DAY CHURCH TOURS: To commemorate our heritage there will be a church tour of St. Laurence on Saturday 10th September and Saturday 17th September starting at 10am. Please do come along for a fascinating and informative tour of the oldest building in Ramsgate.
ACORN CLUB OUTING TO SHEERNESS: The Acorn Club have arranged for a coach trip with Afternoon Tea to The Criterion in the Blue Town in Sheerness on Thursday 15th September. The group will meet at 12.30pm for a 12.45pm departure at The St Lawrence Tavern. The cost of the trip is £16 for members and £20 for non members. Please contact Zoe on 07736 670020 for more details or to book a place.
ST CATHERINE’S BARN DANCE: St Catherine’s are holding a barn dance on Friday 16th September at 7pm for a 7.30pm start at The Barn, Lyddon Valley Road near the Bradgate Caravan Park. Live music will be provided by Pat and Steve and calling will be provided by Dave Stephens. Bring your own drink and glasses and a plate/dish of food to share. A good fun night to come along and enjoy whilst helping to raise much needed funds for our churches. If you fancy showing off your dancing skills then please contact Julia on 01843 593143 or 07979 989115 or Cheryl on 01843 585180. Tickets cost £7 for adults and a family ticket costs £18. Payment is via our bank account. Account name is St Laurence in Thanet Team Ministry, Account number is 00028720, Sort Code is 405240. Ref is Barn and your name.
HERITAGE OPEN DAY CHURCH TOWER TOUR AND TALK: There will be a church tower talk and tour at St. Laurence on Saturday 17th September starting at 2pm. Following the tour there will be the ringing of 10 bells. Please do join us for what will be a very enjoyable afternoon celebrating the heritage of our church.
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.
AMANDA CHAMPS READER ADMISSION & LICENSING SERVICE: Amanda Champs has completed the initial Reader training course and is to be admitted to the Office of Readers and licensed by the Bishop on Sunday 25th September at Canterbury Cathedral. There will be a Cathedral Evensong which will include the admission and licensing of new readers. The service is open to the public and will start at 5.30pm and will also be live streamed on the Cathedral You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/CanterburyCathedralOfficial.
SEPTEMBER’S MOST WANTED FOOD BANK ITEMS: This months most wanted food items are tinned desserts, squash, fruit juice, tinned tuna, tinned vegetables including potatoes & UHT milk. Thank you for your generosity and continued support; it really is appreciated and still so needed.
THE NEXT CTiR PRAYER BREAKFAST will be held on Saturday 1st October at 9:00am. For more information please contact Carl Whitewood (carl.whitewood@salvationarmy.org.uk)
WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY
September 11th – Twelfth Sunday after Trinity
Readings: Jeremiah 2:4-13, Psalm 81:1-9, Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16, Luke 14:1, 7-14
St Laurence, St Lawrence
10:00 All Age Communion Rev Andrew Jacobson
St Catherine, Manston
10:00 Service of the Word Judith Andrews
St Christopher, Newington Shared service at St Mark
St Mark, Northwood
10:00 Service of the Word Sue Cox
18:30 Evening Worship – The Bread of Life Christine Martin
(John 6:24-40, John 6:41-59, Psalm 121)
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
