THE PARISH OF ST LAURENCE-IN-THANET
Five Churches united in Christ
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First Sunday of Epiphany
The Baptism of Christ
Sunday 9th January 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 Brian Griffiths.
Please join the St Laurence-in-Thanet Facebook Group to participate.
READINGS FOR TODAY
Isaiah 43:1-7, Psalm 29, Acts 8:14-17, Luke 3:15-17,21-22
THE COLLECT FOR TODAY
Eternal Father, who at the baptism of Jesus revealed him to be your Son, anointing him with the Holy Spirit: grant to us, who are born again by water and the Spirit, that we may be faithful to our calling as your adopted children; 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 for ever. Amen.
THOUGHT OF THE WEEK
“There are two sides to this baptism: The first is, you possess the Spirit; The second is that the Spirit possesses you.” Smith Wigglesworth
PEOPLE FOR PRAYER
Those in need who have asked for our prayers:
Brenda, Val, Pat, Steve, Donna, Juliette, Roy, Andy, Tina, Margaret, John, David, Paul, Dennison, Vic, Adam, Orla, John, Margaret, Eileen, Pam and those who are known personally to you
Recently Deceased: Harry Holden
Communication link - What’s on this week
MORNING & EVENING PRAYER continue to be live-streamed on a daily basis. Morning Prayer is at 8:00am & Evening Prayer is at 7:00pm. These remain available on the Parish of St Laurence Facebook Group page for you to view at any time.
TODAY
10:00 Rock Solid St Laurence
18:30 Evening Praise – Living in the Grace of God St Mark
MONDAY 10th
TUESDAY 11th
09:00-10:00 Morning Prayer (BCP) St Mary
10:00-11:30 Footprints Parish Hall – St Laurence
10:30-12:00 Belleplates Lounge – St Mark
15:00-16:00 Evening Prayer (BCP) St Mary
19:00-21:00 Bell Ringing practice Tower – St Laurence
19:45 St Mark Home Group (contact 01843 583103)
WEDNESDAY 12th
09:00-10:00 Morning Prayer (BCP) St Mary
10:00-12:00 Friends of St Laurence Churchyard Churchyard – St Laurence
15:00-16:00 Evening Prayer (BCP) St Mary
18:15-19:30 Northwood Singers St Mark
19:00 St Mark Home Group (contact peterene@tiscali.co.uk)
19:00-20:00 Keep Fit Hall – St Mark
THURSDAY 13th
09:00-10:00 Morning Prayer (BCP) St Mary
10:00 School Worship St Laurence
14:00-16:00 Acorn Club Parish Hall – St Laurence
15:00-16:00 Evening Prayer (BCP) St Mary
FRIDAY 14th
09:00-10:00 Morning Prayer (BCP) St Mary
11:00-12:00 Prayer Group Lounge - St Mark
15:00-16:00 Evening Prayer (BCP) St Mary
16:00-21:00 Guides Hall – St Mark
SATURDAY 15th
09:00-10:00 Morning Prayer (BCP) St Mary
15:00-16:00 Evening Prayer (BCP) St Mary
19:00-22:00 Jimmy Locke Dance Class Hall – St Mark
NOTICES AND FORTHCOMING EVENTS
PEBBLES RESTARTS NEXT SUNDAY (16th JAN): Pebbles takes place at St Laurence Church during the 10am Service and is for children aged 2-5 years old accompanied by an adult. Please note there is no Pebbles on the second Sunday in the month, when it is an All Age Service. Please spread the word because many of past Pebbles have now moved on. Contact Sue Booker (warden1@stlaurenceparish-ramsgate.org.uk) if you would like further information.
THE NEXT CTIR PRAYER BREAKFAST will be held on Saturday 22nd January, as part of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. It will be held at the Salvation Army at 9 a.m. Please contact Carl Whitewood (carl.whitewood@salvationarmy.org.uk) for more information.
ST MARK’S CHURCH HALL WILL BE CLOSED from 31st January until 25th February while the new kitchen is being installed. We will be unable to take bookings during this time. Thank you for your understanding.
JANUARY’S MOST WANTED ITEMS FOR THE FOOD BANK: tinned soup, tinned tomatoes, tinned vegetables, tinned fruit, cereals, pasta, rice, biscuits. Thank you for your generosity and continued support; it really is appreciated and still so needed.
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CHURCH and be fantastic! We now take card, so flash your plastic! If you’ve enjoyed your time in church today please consider setting up a standing order to give back to the church or making a contactless donation at the end of the service. Our bank details are: St Laurence-in-Thanet Team Ministry, sort code – 405240, account number – 00028720
JANUARY’S CALENDAR OF PRAYER is now available on the website: https://www.stlaurenceparish-ramsgate.org.uk/calendar-of-prayer-168
ST LAURENCE WINTER FAIR HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED and will now be the St Laurence Spring Fair, taking place on Saturday 26th March at the Parish Hall.
WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY
January 16th – Second Sunday of Epiphany
Readings: Isaiah 62:1-5, Psalm 36:5-10, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, John 2:1-11
The 10:00am service at St Laurence Church will be live streamed by
Rev Andrew Jacobson via Facebook
St Laurence, St Lawrence
08:00 Communion Rev Andrew Jacobson
10:00 Communion Rev Andrew Jacobson
St Catherine, Manston
10:00 Communion Rev Ken Cox
St Christopher, Newington Shared service at St Mark
St Mark, Northwood
10:00 Service of the Word Frances Barnes
18:30 Evening Worship (Responding to God) Christine Martin
(Readings: Psalm 145, 1 Samuel 3:1-4,1a, John 1:29-51)
St Mary, Cliffsend
10:00 Service of the Word Judith Andrews
BOOKING FOR SUNDAY SERVICES.
It is important you book your place to avoid disappointment on the day. Please contact:
St Catherine - 07979989115 (Julia Penn) St Mark - 07766547510 (Janice Austin)
St Laurence - 01843 597170 (Ann Gregson) St Mary - 07412445055 (John Vinson)
Social Distancing and the wearing of face coverings or masks is encouraged.
PARISH OFFICE
Parish Administrator Jess Andrews
2 Newington Road, Ramsgate, CT11 0QT
Usual Parish Office opening hours: Monday, Thursday and Friday from 09:00-11:00.
Messages and items for Pew News may be left at any time on 01843 592478 or office@stlaurenceparish-ramsgate.org.uk
