THE PARISH OF ST LAURENCE-IN-THANET
Five Churches United in Christ
Pew News
First Sunday of Epiphany
and Baptism of Christ
Sunday 8th January 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.
The 10:00am service at St Laurence Church will also be live streamed by Rev Brian Griffiths.
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
Isaiah 42:1-9, Psalm 29, Acts 10: 34-43, Matthew 3:13-end
THE COLLECT FOR TODAY
O LORD, we beseech thee mercifully to receive the prayers of thy people which call upon thee; and grant that they may both perceive and know what things they ought to do, and also may have grace and power faithfully to fulfil the same; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
THOUGHT OF THE DAY
On this day in 1923 the first BBC outside broadcast took place – Mozart’s Magic Flute from the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden
On this day in 1940 food rationing was initiated in the UK and did not end completely until 1954
PEOPLE FOR PRAYER
Those in need of our prayers: Peter, Maria, Dave B, Kelly, Kevin, Vic, Adam, Paul, Orla, Rosanagh, Alistair, Andy, Vera, Brenda, Dan, Margaret, David, Dennison, Dave S and those who are known personally to you.
Communication link - What’s on this week
TODAY
18:30 Evening Service St Mark
MONDAY 9th
16:00-17:00 Baby Ballet St Laurence Parish Hall
TUESDAY 10th
13:15-14:15 NHS St Mark
19:30-21:00 Bell Ringing Practice St Laurence Tower
19:45 Home Group - Bible Study Contact 01843 583103
WEDNESDAY 11th
10:00-12:00 Knit and Natter St Mark Lounge
(50p for coffee) Contact Frances Barnes for more detail
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 peterene@tiscali.co.uk
THURSDAY 12th
9:15-10:00 School Worship St Laurence
14:00-16:00 Acorn Club St Laurence Parish Hall
social group - Contact Zoë Story 07736 670020
14:30-16:00 Thursday Fellowship St Mark Lounge
FRIDAY 13th
11:00-12:00 Prayer Group St Mark Lounge
1600-21:00 Guides/Brownies St Mark Hall
10:15-11:30 Thanet School of Dance St Mark Hall
SATURDAY 14th
19:00-22:00 Jimmy Locke Dance Class St Mark Hall
Notices and Forthcoming Events
CAROLE BEAN’S FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS: These are awaiting confirmation from the Area Dean and will be shared as soon as possible.
THANET FOOD BANK:
January’s most wanted items are: tinned fruit/vegetables, pasta sauce, cereal, cereal bars. Please take to any of the following: Parish Office, your church, the Thanet Food Bank Hub at unit 3c, Westwood Business Park, Strasbourg Street, Margate, CT9 3JJ (behind B&Q). If they are closed, there is a chest inside the first door on the left of the business complex.
ST MARK’S GARDENING GROUP: This runs on a Wednesday, tidying the church grounds. Information will follow about when this group will restart.
If you can support the following item, please make every effort to do so!
It is a fundraiser for the parish/clock restoration appeal.
QUIZ NIGHT: in aid of the St Lawrence/Laurence Clock Restoration Appeal, Saturday 28th January at 6:30pm in the Parish Hall. Tickets £5.00 per person, bring your own drinks and nibbles. Tickets from Freda on 07732864076 or info@stlawrenceclockappeal.org
WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY
January 15th
Readings: Isaiah 49:1-7, Psalm 40:1-12, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, John 1:29-42
St Laurence, St Lawrence
10:00 Communion Judith Andrews
St Catherine, Manston
10:00 Service of the Word Rev Brian Griffiths
St Christopher, Newington
Shared service at St Mark
St Mark, Northwood
10:00 Communion Rev Phil Barnes
Baptism Rev Phil Barnes
18:30 Evening Service Christine Martin
St Mary, Cliffsend
10:00 Service of the Word Rev Ken Cox
PARISH OFFICE
2 Newington Road, Ramsgate, CT11 0QT
Usual Parish Office opening hours: Monday and Thursday from 09:00-11:00.
Please note the office is now volunteer run so these hours are not guaranteed.
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