188 Years of The Stanhill Methodist Church

Baptismal pedestal. A useful gift, well used, reminding us of the cheeky, happy little boy we all loved.

On May21st 1996 we heard the sad news that Florrie Broughton had passed away. Florrie was the Communion steward for many years. A hard worker for the chapel and kept us all on our toes with what was right. A good and loyal friend to all. Florrie was the supportive wife to Tom and together they worked tirelessly for the Stanhill Methodist Church. A Good Friday Ramble in 1998 was arranged to meet friends at the Whalley Methodist Church. The older members were taken in cars so that everyone could be together to enjoy a picnic & devotions. Also in 1998 we welcomed the Rev. Dr. Rebeka Maples from Ohio, USA. Rev. Rebeka came for a year to be minister at Stanhill and Rhyddings. Her ministry was a blessing to us. Rebeka has made many trips back to England since she left in 1999. And a group of us from Stanhill and Rhyddings have visited Thurston, Ohio. December 6th 1999 came the sad news that Alice Hargreaves had passed away a month before her 99th birthday. Alice was one of life’s colourful characters! Her Lancashire accent was fascinating and the stories she told were second to none! She wrote poems, ( some she adapted from others! ). She was a great entertainer and relished the limelight. She was in her element at parties and BBQ’s reciting her poems. Everyone was in awe of her. Alice was a devoted Christian lady, living out her faith on a daily basis and sharing it with others. Thanks for the memories Alice. You have enriched all of our lives. Thanks be to God.

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