188 Years of The Stanhill Methodist Church

2023 The Annual Quiz moved venue to the Stanhill Social Club – more room for the increased numbers. Reaching out to the community ! 2024 The circuit introduced various forms of Worship to experience. Cafe Church, Messy Church, Songs of Praise, Holy Communion, Traditional. The feedback was mixed! June 24th Some of us from the circuit went to Harrogate for Rev. Matt’s We can not finish 188yrs of the Stanhill Methodist Church without mentioning, Margaret Taylor, Communion Steward, and her brother David Berry. Margaret has been our ‘Poet Laureate’ for many years. Margaret has entertained us at Brew Days with her stories and poems. She has also read her specially written poems at special services. A talented lady indeed. Margaret’s son, Robert, and her brother, David have both helped maintain the church building. David a hard worker, always tidying and sweeping outside. David held garage sales at his home, raising money for church and charities. Together with his wife, Christine, they have always been willing to help out. Nothing too much trouble for David, and always there when needed. Hilda and Bryan Lamb too, have contributed so much to church since their arrival in 2005. Hilda a steward, the flower arranger, her creative talent has shone through with Easter, Harvest and Christmas displays. Her baking for Brew Days and on other occasions has been very much appreciated. Not to mention being the musician! Since Peter moved away in 2012, Hilda has played the CD recordings for the hymns – which was quite stressful at times when the equipment didn’t work! Bryan is a local preacher, so not always with us on a Sunday. After returning to Lancashire, he soon got himself involved in Circuit business and wore many ‘hats’. Bryan leads the circuit Bible Study. His knowledge of the Bible and everything else for that matter is quite remarkable. Ordination service. A joyous occasion !

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