THE PARISH OF ST LAURENCE-IN-THANET
Five Churches United in Christ
Pew News
Seventeenth after Trinity
Sunday, 8th October 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.
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
Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9 & 12-20, Psalm 19, Philippians 3:4b-14
Matthew 21:33-end
THE COLLECT FOR TODAY
Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us your gift of faith; that, forsaking what lies behind and reaching out to that which is before, we may run the way of your commandments and win the crown of everlasting joy. Through Jesus Christ your Son, our Lord, him who is alive and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit - one God, now and forever. Amen.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
“We are not creatures of circumstance, we are creators of circumstance.”
- Benjamin Disraeli
PEOPLE FOR PRAYER
Lynne, Mick, Peter, Shirley, Dave S, Margaret, David, Dennison,
Adam, Orla, David, Sophia, Torben, Frederick, Lynne, Vivien, Freda, Graham.
The funeral for Dorothy Manning will be at 11:30 on Tuesday 10th October at St Laurence Church.
Communication link - What’s on this week
TODAY
18:30 Evening Service St Mark – CM
15:00 Concert by Thanet Community Gospel Choir Sarah Thorne Theatre, Broadstairs
MONDAY 9th
10:15 Collective Worship St Laurence Academy - BG
TUESDAY 10th
10:30 -11:30 Belleplate practice St Mark
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 if you are interested in joining this group
WEDNESDAY 11th
10:00-12:00 Knit and Natter – 50p for coffee St Mark Lounge
Contact Frances Barnes: 01843 869043 or 07359 421662
19:00 Home Group - Bible Study
Contact Norma Wright: 01843 603332 / 07964 385994 / peterena12@outlook.com
THURSDAY 12th
14:00 Acorn Club St Laurence Hall
A social club with activities aimed at the older members of our churches. Contact Zoë Story: 07736 670020
FRIDAY 13th
11:00 Prayer Group St Mark
SATURDAY 14th
19:00-22:00 Jimmy Locke Dance Class St Mark (Hall)
Notices and Forthcoming Events
THANET COMMUNITY GOSPEL CHOIR: Today at 3pm - Concert at Sarah Thorne Theatre, Broadstairs. Contact Cliff Farrell on 07599 079110 for details.
FUNERAL: The funeral for Dorothy Manning will be at 11:30 on Tuesday 10th October at St Laurence Church. Rev Sharran Ireland will be presiding with Rev Ken and Rev Brian supporting. Refreshments will be served in the parish hall afterwards.
WALKING CREATIVELY WITH GOD: Thursday 12th October, 14:00 - an exhibition (with refreshments available) at St Philip’s Church, Summerfield Road, Palm Bay, CT9 3JJ. Free entry. Poetry books and art greetings cards will also be on sale. Contact Susan on 01843 291035 or 07858 563053 for more details.
ALL SOULS SERVICE: Sunday 29th October 3pm at St Laurence
ST LAWRENCE CLOCK RESTORATION APPEAL:
Saturday 21st October is Quiz Night in the Parish Hall. Doors open at 6:30pm for a prompt 7:00pm start. Tickets £5.00 per person, tables of 8 available to book. Bring your own drink and nibbles. There will be a raffle for which prizes would be greatly appreciated. Contact Freda on 07732864076 for tickets or to donate a raffle prize.
Friday 3rd November. A concert in St Laurence church by the Coastal Choir. Doors open at 7:00pm for a prompt 7:30pm start. Tickets pre-purchased £8.00 or £10.00 on the night, with all proceeds going to the clock restoration fund.
We will also have a stall at the St Laurence Christmas Fair. More details nearer the time. If you are unable to get along to any of the mentioned events or wish to make a regular monthly donation, remember you can donate direct to the clock restoration fund by bank transfer/online banking or standing order. The bank account is with Lloyds Bank in the name of Ramsgate Heritage Regeneration Trust, sort code 30-98-90 account number 18498668. Thank you for all your support. - Freda Parker
BOOK SALE: 28th October 10:00-13:00 in St Laurence Parish Hall, St Lawrence High Street.
WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY
15th October, 2023, Nineteenth after Trinity
Exodus 32:1-14, Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23, Philippians 4:1-9, Matthew 22:1-14
St Laurence, St Lawrence
10:00 Service of the Word Judith Andrews
15:00 Healing Service Judith Andrews
St Catherine, Manston
10:00 Communion Rev Brian Griffiths
St Christopher, Newington
Shared service at St Mark
St Mark, Northwood
10:00 Service of the Word Rev Phil Barnes
18:30 Evening Worship Christine Martin
Psalm 9, Psalm 10
St Mary, Cliffsend
10:00 Communion Rev Ken Cox
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 on a Friday morning (9-11am).
Here are some useful contacts:
Parochial Wardens: Sharon Cutler warden2@stlaurenceparish-ramsgate.org.uk
Kevin Spain kmschurchwarden @hotmail.com
Parish Treasurer: Alison Willoughby-Browne
treasurer@stlaurenceparish-ramsgate.org.uk
Baptism Clerk: Kelly baptisms@stlaurenceparish-ramsgate.org.uk
Pew News: Julia Penn via text message on 07979 989115
or email diamond-jules@hotmail.co.uk
