Pew News for Sunday 9th July

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 available today – Rev Brian Griffiths is leading.

If you would like to wear a face covering or mask for your own comfort, you are more than welcome to do so.

TODAY

18:30 Evening Service                                      St Mark - CM

MONDAY 10^th

10:30 Collective Worship                                  St Laurence Academy

16:00-17:00 Baby Ballet                                   St Laurence Parish Hall

TUESDAY 11^th

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 if you are interested in joining this group

WEDNESDAY 12^th

10:00-12:00 Knit and Natter – 50p for coffee    St Mark Lounge

Contact Frances Barnes: barnesfrances534@gmail.com if you are interested in joining

18:00-21:00 Guides/Brownies                           St Laurence Parish Hall

19:00 Home Group - Bible Study

Contact Norma Wright: peterena12@outlook.com if you are interested in joining this group

THURSDAY 13^th

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 14^th

11:00 Prayer Group                                            St Mark

1600 - 2100 Guides/Brownies                            St Mark (Hall)

SATURDAY 15^th

10:00-14:00 Open Church, coffee, book stall     St Laurence

19:00-22:00 Jimmy Locke Dance Class             St Mark (Hall)

FOOD BANK: The majority of people who use the food bank are single and also under the age of 40.

 

 

SEA SUNDAY: Seafarers and fishers play a vital role in all of our lives, but they often work in difficult, hazardous conditions. In the last year, more crews have been abandoned by their employers than ever before. Many are still being denied the right to leave their ships for even a short break away from the relentless noise and pressure onboard. Many are reporting more stress and poorer mental health. On Sea Sunday the Church prays for all those who live and work at sea. Your support will make a big difference to seafarers and fishers in need. You can donate in church with either cash or by card, or you can donate by visiting www.stellamaris.org.uk/donate, or by texting ‘SEA’ to 70460 to donate £5. This collection is vital to enable Stella Maris to continue its important work, so please give generously. Thank you

 

THURSDAY FELLOWSHIP: The programme for the next few weeks is as follows:

13 July Kisumu Orphanage update – Peter Brierley

20 July Strawberry Tea

17 Aug Bring and Share Tea

These take place at St Mark’s.

 

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

 

SAVE THE DATES: Future fund-raising events for the St Lawrence Clock Restoration Appeal are being launched. On Saturday 12^th August we will have an information stall at the church fair (St Laurence Rectory grounds), do come along to find out how things are going and how YOU can help reach our target. Saturday 16^th September The Thanet Male Voice Choir are giving a concert in aid of the St Lawrence Clock Restoration Appeal and Pancreatic Cancer Research at the Sarah Thorne Theatre in Broadstairs. Tickets £12.00 each in advance from www.sarahthornetheatre.co.uk or £14.00 on the night. Saturday 21^st October is Quiz Night in the Parish Hall. More details nearer the time of each event and other fund-raising events will be published in due course. 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.

 

BELLRINGING: There is another additional practice for the regular bell-ringing team on 30^th July 17:00-18:30 for quarter-peal practice.

 

COFFEE MORNINGS: St Catherine will continue to hold Coffee Mornings on the last Saturday of the next 3 months: 29 July, 27 Aug, 30 Sept, 10.30-12.00. We will also have a “Bring and Buy” stall. At the next one on the 29 July we will be serving bacon baps.