“The earth is the LORD’s, and everything in it,
the world, and all who live in it;”
(Psalm 24:1)
This week, the sections of the notices are:
- Opening reflection: Harvest
- Key notices: Harvest Service, Myriad Taster Event
- Coming Up: The Birth of St. George’s, Men’s Night, Male Voice Choir – Cancelled
- From the Wider Church: Baby loss support service, ACTS quiz evening
- Interesting Blogs: The lies being fed to us; There’s going to be less clergy
- Weekly Calendar
- Online Forms
Scroll on…
Opening Reflection
Harvest is a time to give thanks. We take for granted the food that is so readily available in our shops or that is delivered to our door, but it is good to take a moment to reflect on all that goes into ensuring that we can have food on our table.
There is a long chain of people involved in ensuring food sits on the shelves. There are those who work in the shops, the people who transport the food, the people who work to prepare, cook and package the food ready for the supermarket and of course at the start of the chain, the farmers who grow the ingredients from which the food is made. We ought to take a moment to acknowledge and be thankful for all those involved in this chain which is essential to our survival and wellbeing.
Additionally, in a world that is becoming increasingly nationalistic, it is important to acknowledge the international nature of our food sources. Although, much of what we eat is grown in this country, there is much that is not. Chocolate, coffee, tea, most spices and a lot of our fruit all have to be sourced from abroad. We rely on the global nature of our world more than we often like to admit. So, this harvest let’s give thanks for all those around the world who enable us to enjoy the food we do.
Finally, let us remember the ultimate source of our food. The verse above reminds us that everything in the earth belongs to God, he is the creator and source of all things. Ultimately, he is the one who provides the food we enjoy, so it is only right that we stop to thank him, too! So, this Sunday, join us for our Harvest service, so that we can give thanks together!
Paul Worledge
Key Notices:
Harvest Service – Sunday 28th September
Our Harvest Service, next week, will be an All Age service starting at 10:00am. We are hoping that this will be an opportunity for both the 9:30am congregation and Sunday School families to join together in a short service of thanksgiving. There will be a simple Holy Communion in the choir stalls before this service at 9:30am.
We will also be having a special collection, which will go towards Christian Aid. If you aren’t able to attend the service or prefer to give by bank transfer, then please donate using: St Georges Parochial Church Council/ 30-99-50 / 48005763 / Ref.: ‘Harvest2025’ .
We will be collecting non-perishable food items at the service, which will be donated to the local Salvation Army Food Bank. Please bring some non-perishable food to offer at the service.
Myriad Taster Event
Part of our Vision 2030 is to create new worshipping communities. One way that could happen is through the support of Myriad, which trains small teams of lay people to start small new worshipping communities. If you are interested in finding more about this, then there will be an online taster event for Myriad in Canterbury on either Thursday 25th September or Tuesday 30th September from 7:30-8:30pm. Please see Paul if you are interested. Why not also sign up to help develop this part of our vision on the New Worshipping Communities workstream. Go to form.
Coming Up:
The Birth of St. George’s – Saturday 4th October, 3pm
A great chance to learn more about both the history of the town or church. An illustrated talk by Margaret Bolton looking at how Ramsgate developed up to the Regency period and what prompted people to build a church. Why did they call it St George’s? Where did the money come from? Why was it designed to look as it did? Who worked on the project? How has it changed since?
Tickets are £5 on the door or in advance from the website. All proceeds to the St. George’s Restoration Fund. Fliers available at the back of church.
Men’s Night – Thursday 9th October
Sadly, due to weather the Petanque evening was cancelled. The next event is the Pool Challenge at the Frames Snooker Club on Thursday, 9 October.
Thanet Male Voice Choir – Saturday 11th October, 7:30pm
‘This concert has been cancelled due to lack of ticket sales.
From the Wider Church:
Baby Loss Support Service
Canterbury Cathedral 11am, 4/10/25
This service is for anyone who has either personally lost a baby at any stage of pregnancy, at birth, or in early years, or who has been affected by family members’ or friends’ loss. Whether the loss was recent or 80 years ago, everyone is welcome to attend. We have also extended the services, and gladly welcome anyone who is grieving the fact that they haven’t had children. This may be due to circumstance, infertility, or for other reasons – but all are welcome. Babies and children are also invited to come with their families, as the Saying Goodbye service is truly a family event for all. Find out more…
ACTS Fundraiser Quiz Evening
Friday 3rd October, 6:30 for 7pm start at St. Philips Church Palm Bay
£5 per person, you need to book a ticket. For more information see poster.
Interesting Blogs to Share:
The lies being fed to us…
In this 20 minor video, Glen Scrivener gives a powerful analysis of how the internet is leading us into rage. What is the antidote? Church. Watch the video…
There’s going to be less clergy
In this article by Ian Paul, he reflects on the implications of the latest figures on the age of clergy. At present 47.5% of paid clergy are 55 or over. That means an optimistic projection of a national drop from around 7,000 to 5,000 in the next 10 years. So what are the implications? Read the article…
Weekly Calendar
Sunday 28th September – Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity
Harvest Short Communion – (St George’s, 9:30am)
All Age Harvest Service – (St George’s, 10am), Reading: Luke 8:1-15
Monday 29th
Prayer Meeting (St. Luke’s Church) – 9:30-10:00am
The Bible Course (St. Luke’s Hall) – 7:30-9:00pm
Tuesday 30th
Prayer Meeting (St. George’s Church) – 9:30-10:00am
Community Meal (St. George’s Hall) – 5:30-7:00pm
Wednesday 1st October
Community Soup (St. George’s Church) – 12:00-2:00pm
Thursday 2nd
Prayer Meeting (St. Luke’s Church) – 9:30-10:00am
The Bible Course (St. Luke’s Church) – 11:30am-1:00pm
Saturday 4th
Churches Together in Ramsgate Prayer Breakfast – 9:00-10:00am
Community Soup (St. George’s Church) – 12:00-2:00pm
The Birth of St. George’s (St. George’s Church) – 3:00-5:00pm
Sunday 5th – Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity
Eucharist – (St George’s, 9:30am), Reading: Luke 16:19-31
Online Forms
Under the ‘Contact’ tab on the website, there are now three forms that you can use to help us in managing the church:
- Events Application Form. Use this if you are organising a church event that needs a church room booked, advertising or ticketing.
- Submit a Notice. Use this if you want to ask us to include a prayer request or other notice in the church notice sheet or email.
- Maintenance Reporting Form.Use this to report any non-urgent issues with our buildings or grounds.
St. George’s Website
- What’s On – a page which lets you know what is happening this week and gives information about upcoming events.
- Notices – You can read the latest notices on this page.
- Sermons – Read a transcript of a recent sermon or watch the YouTube version recorded at St. Luke’s. There are now videos for all the sermons over the summer.
Finally, let’s keep thanking God for all his goodness to us.
Yours in Christ
Paul Worledge
(Priest in Charge, St. George’s Ramsgate)
St. George's Church Ramsgate 
