“I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being,”
(Ephesians 3:16)
This week, the sections of the email are:
- Opening Reflection: Introducing Joshua
- Key notices: Dare to Pray, Wendy Fuller’s Thanksgiving Service, ACTS Update, Thanet Prayer Diary
- Coming Up: Thanet Wide Prayer Meeting, Friends of St. George’s Art Show, ACTS: Update Evening, Vicarage BBQs
- Interesting Blogs: Revolving Door at No. 10, The World Cup: 47 out of 48 teams will lose
- Weekly Calendar
- Online Forms: Event application, Submit a notice, maintenance report, Safeguarding
Scroll on…
Opening Reflection
This Sunday we begin a series on Joshua. He started off as Moses’ main assistant and ended up taking over from Moses, when Israel entered the Promised Land. This week, we begin with the first time Joshua plays a significant role in the story, when he leads the Israelites as they defend against an attack by the Amalekites. Then from next week, we will be looking at the book of Joshua, which describes what Israel did under Joshua’s leadership.
The story involves lots of battles and fighting. However, the Bible does not focus on military tactics or the glorification of war, but the importance of faith, courage and obedience. Israel cannot win without God’s help, but neither is God a secret weapon in their arsenal. God is the one who is blessing Israel and judging the nations they fight against. He needs to remain their ultimate leader.
Which brings us to Joshua’s battle against the Amalekites. The battle is not won because Joshua is a great general or Israel a superior fighting force; Israel are a group of recently defeated slaves, who have no experience of battle in an unfamiliar wilderness fighting against an Amalekite force who are on their home ground and used to fighting. On paper Israel have no hope. But God is with them and he enables them to win.
The Biblical narrative demonstrates this by focussing on the prayer of Moses. When Moses lifts his hands in prayer, the Israelites are winning, but when his arms drop through tiredness, Israel loses. With the help of others, Moses’ arms are propped up and the battle is eventually won.
As Christians, we will only find strength for the metaphorical battles of this life, with God’s help, when we pray and when we seek the support of others in prayer. As churches facing some big challenges and changes, it is important that we support one another in prayer. Why not join us for the Dare to Prayer meeting on Saturday, 9:30-10:30am at St. George’s.
Paul Worledge
Key Notices:
Dare to Pray
Join us as we pray for the future vision for our churches, this Saturday, 9:30-10:30am at St. George’s.
Wendy Fuller’s Thanksgiving Service
Everyone who knew Wendy is welcome to join us for this thanksgiving service on Saturday, 2:30pm at St. George’s. There will be refreshments after the service. People are encouraged to dress brightly and not in black.
ACTS Update
Copies of the latest update are available at the back of church, or you can access them here: page 1, page 2
Thanet Prayer Diary
Copies available at the back of church or download.
Coming Up:
Thanet Wide Prayer Meeting:
There will be a Thanet Wide united prayer meeting at Hardres Street United Church in Ramsgate this Sunday 28th June 2026 at 6:30pm. Everyone welcome.
Friends of St. George’s Art Show
This will run from 10th to 19th July, 2-5pm, in St. George’s Church. If you want to enter a painting, drawings, prints or mixed media contact Elaine on e_hartnell@yahoo.com or Janet on 01843 852780.
ACTS: Update Evening
Monday 13th July, 7pm, St. Philip’s Church, Palm Bay, CT9 3JJ.
Join us for an evening of prayer, thanksgiving and updates about the work of ACTS. As well as a time to catch up with the ACTS team, Abi, Charlotte, Rhodri and the trustees over a cuppa and a slice of cake.
Vicarage BBQs
These will take place on Saturdays 18th and 25th July, 5-8pm. Invitations to come.
Interesting Blogs to Share:
Revolving Door at number 10
In this article Paul Wolley, the CEO of the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity argues that complex times require leaders who can act for the long term… Read more (4 mins)
The World Cup: 47 out of 48 teams will lose
Graham Tomlinson reflects on losing and how we should deal with it. Read more (5 mins)
Weekly Calendar
Sunday 28th June – Fourth Sunday after Trinity
Eucharist (St. George’s Church) Exodus 17:8-16 – 9:30am
Thanet-wide Prayer Gathering (United Church, Hardres Street) – 6.30pm
Monday 29th
Prayer Meeting (St. Luke’s Church) – 9:30-10:00am
Tuesday 30th
Prayer Meeting (St. George’s Church) – 9:30-10:00am
Community Meal (St. George’s Hall) – 5:30-7:00pm
Wednesday 1st July
Community Soup (St. George’s Church) – 12:00-2:00pm
Thursday 2nd
Prayer Meeting (St. Luke’s Church) – 9:30-10:00am
Saturday 4th
CTiR Prayer Breakfast (St. Ethelbert’s Church) – 9:00-10:00am
Community Soup (St. George’s Church) – 12:00-2:00pm
Sunday 5th – Fifth Sunday after Trinity
Eucharist (St. George’s Church) Joshua 1:1-18 – 9:30am
Life Groups
Will you dare to share the Christian life with others? Life groups are a great way to meet together regularly with a small group of other Christians, for mutual support, to share in reading God’s word and to pray for one another.
Please see Paul if you are interested in joining one. There are now more groups available! They meet at the following times:
- Monday evening (two groups)
- Tuesday afternoon
- Wednesday morning
- Wednesday evening
- Thursday morning
There is also a youth life group on a Sunday afternoon.
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.
Safeguarding
Our website is now updated with the latest information about Safeguarding and links to the Diocesan form for reporting concerns and accessing training.
Training
If you volunteer in anyway at church the national authorities you should take at least the Basic Module in safeguarding training once every three years. If you hold a role connected with vulnerable adults or children and young people, then you will also need to take the Foundation Module. Once you have completed your training, please forward that certificate to James, our administrator, (office@churchramsgate.org) so that we can keep records of who has done the training.
Finally, let’s support one another in prayer.
Yours in Christ
Paul Worledge
(Priest in Charge, St. George’s Ramsgate)
St. George's Church Ramsgate 
