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A message from Joan Bradshaw

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Hi all.  I hope you’ve had a peaceful Christmas and wishing each and everyone of you a happy and healthy New Year.

I wanted to tell you a little about a journey that Bert and I, and our family, have been on for the last few weeks.  Bert was admitted to Bolton Royal Hospital with pneumonia and problems with his heart.  He was given 24 hours to live.  Terry came and prayed with us – ‘The Lord is my Shepherd’.

The next day he seemed better.  We had a word with the doctor and he said he would review him again, but really hadn’t expected to see him the next day.  Praise God, although he was still very ill, he rallied.  Prayer had a great impact on him.  

He couldn’t walk and he has more trouble with his dementia.  From hospital he was discharged into Farnworth Care Home for rehab.  Bert can get tired very easily, and sometimes that puts him back with his physio, but bless them they don’t give up.

This has been a real learning curve for me.  I’ve always asked God to let me know he was with me.  Well now I know he has been.  Not quite sure why I had to go through this, but I’m sure Terry will have the answer!

With help and prayers God set me up with a network of people to help with lifts and support, not all Christians.

Bert came home and I got ill.  Couldn’t believe it!  Those first few days weren’t good.  But I have my amazing team of angels – my daughter Nicola, Paula and John (who comes round in the middle of the night to help me clean him up and lift him back into bed) and the meals support we have had from the the church family has been awesome.

My home group have always been there, so if you aren’t in a group, please join one!

So yes, I know God is with me, protecting me and my family, and I thank him for letting me know he is with us.

Also, yesterday (2nd January) I had my 80th birthday. I was so emotional.  I felt so special.  I try not to cry in front of Bert, but I did last night, but out of happiness, for your kindness, caring, everything people have done, lifts, meals and support.

God bless you all.

Joan, Bert and family xx 

Easter Services 2022

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We’d love to welcome you at our Easter Services! See below for details of all of our services, some of which will be held at Deane Church and some at Lostock Church (Tempest Road, BL6 4EL). Do contact the Church Office if you would like information or have any questions about any of our services.

Ladies retreat

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Friday 11th – Saturday 12th February 2022

A 24hr retreat in the beautiful setting of Whalley Abbey. Arriving from 4pm onwards on Friday 11th and departing at 4pm on Saturday 12th February, this is a wonderful opportunity to have a break away, enjoy fellowship, learning together and good food!

The theme of our retreat is ‘Finding rest in the ways of Jesus’.

The cost of the retreat is £88, which includes accomodation and all meals.

The majority of rooms are en-suite, and depending on how many people book in, you should have your own room. If you would be willing to share, if we need the extra capacity, then please let us know on the form below.

If you’d like to come along but the cost, getting there, Covid, or anything else makes you feel like you can’t, then please get in touch with Beccy. We don’t want anybody to miss out on this opportunity if there is something that we can do to help.

Please book by Thursday 20th January, if at all possible. Thank you!

To book a place then please fill in the form below. We will then confirm your booking and send you details of how to pay.

Ladies retreat booking form

Rev’d Elizabeth Plant

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Elizabeth’s funeral will be held in Deane Church on Friday 14th January at 2:00pm.

Due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic we unfortunately have needed to limit the numbers in the Church building, and the church building is now full.

We will be live-streaming the service. If you would the link to the livestream then please contact the Church Office (deanechurchoffice@btinternet.com) and we will email the link to you.

Thank you.