Why ask for prayer?
Romans 15:30
'I urge you, brothers and sisters, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in my struggle by praying to God for me.'
In our daily struggles we, like Paul, can be encouraged by members of our church family praying with and for us. If you would like others to be praying for you, please ask any of the prayer ministry team (or indeed any of the church family). You can ask personally, by email (prayer @deanechurch.org) or drop a prayer request card in the box at the back of church. All prayer requests will remain confidential within the prayer ministry team.
Prayer is such a privilege; let us join together in our struggles and as we do, encourage and build each other up, bringing glory to God.
Our prayer diary for February is available at the back of church. Please take a copy home and use it to help you pray through this month. The Urban Outreach prayer diary for Feb-March is also available at the back of church.
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Grub Tub
Thank you for continuing to donate items for Storehouse and WinterWatch through the Grub Tub at the back of church. If you are out shopping and can pick up a couple of extra items, then do put them in the tub at the back. They are much appreciated.
Storehouse are particularly in need of UHT milk and rice if you could possibly donate those items. They have a good stock of toiletries but not enough deodorants.
WinterWatch has restarted for this winter and will run through into March providing food, clothing, showers and advice to homeless people on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. Each evening is staffed by volunteers. Do be praying for WinterWatch over these next few months.
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Dates for your dairy
Next MoMENtum breakfast - Saturday 11th March, 8:30am, Toby Carvery. Speaker - Mark Cowling
Tuesday 14th March at 7:00pm - Spotlight Concert in church. These concerts are run by Bolton Music Service and they give young musicians an opportunity to perform a solo in front of an audience. Everybody is welcome to come along.
13th April (Maundy Thursday)
7:30pm Joint Communion Service with Lostock at Lostock Parish Church
14th April (Good Friday)
2.30pm Joint Service with Lostock at Deane
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Ladies Guild 2017
The first meeting of the Ladies Guild is at 7pm on Tuesday 14th March for the AGM followed by a Bring and Buy.
Please make a note in your diaries now and start collecting suitable items (nice but not-needed presents?) to bring along for the Bring and Buy.
New members are always very welcome.
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Holy Week 2017
Archdeacon David Bailey will be delivering a short series of Bible expositions.
7.30pm at Lostock Church
Tuesday 11th, Wednesday 12th, Thursday 13th April. The Maundy Thursday one will be in the context of Holy Communion
All welcome
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Data Protection Review
We are required by law to make sure that the data that we hold about you meets certain principles, including that is is accurate and relevant. We are therefore giving you all an opportunity to review the information that we hold so that you can tell us whether there are any changes, and whether you are happy for us to continue holding that information.
We have already done this for families with children as we needed to collect certain information at the start of a new school year.
We have now put together forms for adults in the church who don't have children in one of our Sunday groups. The forms are available in the pigeon holes at the back of church. Please can you collect your form, take the time to review the information we have, sign it and return it to us in the box provided.
If there isn't a form for you in the pigeon holes, then our apologies. There are some blank forms available on top of the pigeon holes. Please take one of those, complete it and return it to us.
If you have any questions then please speak to Beccy. Thank you.
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The 4 Churches Mission Partnership Quiz Night
Lostock Parish Centre, Sat 11th March 2017
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Adults £6.00 Children U 16 £4.00 Under 6 free
To include 2 course meal, tea and coffee. Bring your own drinks.
A great opportunity to get to know, and spend time with, others from Lostock, St Andrew's and St Bede's. Tickets are limited and are available from the wardens this weekend, or from the Church Office.
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It Takes Two: Building a Lasting Marriage
It Takes Two is an event for any couple who want to invest a little more in their relationship. Whether your marriage is in good shape or things are tough right now, whether you've been married for a few months, for many years or you've just got engaged, this event will help unlock the potential of your relationship.
The Care for the Family event is on Tuesday 21st March, 7:30pm - 10:00pm at Fulwood Free Methodist Church, Lightfoot Lane, PR2 3LT.
Tickets cost £6 for one ticket, or £5 if we book more than 5 tickets. If you're interested in going along please let Beccy know.
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Flower list
If you would like to make a donation towards the provision of flowers in church during 2017 then please put your name on the list at the back of church.
When you are making a donation please use one of the envelopes provided, and if you can please give your donation to Josie, or one of the wardens, two weeks before the date you have signed up for that would be much appreciated. Thank you.
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Thank you
I wish to thank all those members of the Deane Church Family, especially members of the Ladies Guild, who have sent flowers, cards and words of comfort and encouragement over the past few difficult weeks. There have been times when I have struggled and there are still difficult times ahead but with prayers and support, and the loving hand of Jesus, I am sure all will be well in the end.
Thank you all again
Pat Boydell
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Coming up....
Monday 13th February
1:15pm Handicraft Group
Deane Church Centre
7.30pm Music on Monday
Deane Church Centre
Tuesday 14th February
9:30am Little Lambs Baby and Toddler Group
Deane Church Centre
7.15pm Home Group
234 Wigan Road
7:30pm Home Group
15 St Mary's Avenue
Wednesday 15th February
Please note that the Church Office will be closed today
10:00am Olive Branch Cafe
Deane Church Centre
7:30pm Christianity Explored
Deane Church Centre
Thursday 16th February
5:30pm K'Motion
Deane Church Centre
7.30pm Home Group
23 Henry Herman Street
Sunday 19th February
Ruth 1: Sweet and Bitter Providence
9:00am Holy Communion (BCP)
Elizabeth Plant
10:30am All-age Service
Terry Clark
6:30pm Youth Night
Deane Church Centre
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Deane Church Shop
Visit us: 292 Wigan Road
We're open:
Monday to Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm
Good quality ladies' and men's clothing; children's clothes; fiction and non-fiction books; bric-a-brac; household crockery.
Now also selling greetings cards.
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It's Sainsbury's Active kids time again!
Last year you helped the Guides, Rainbows and Brownies of St Mary's, Deane by collecting vouchers which were used to obtain fitness sessions.
Again Sainsbury's AKV vouchers are now available for every £10 you spend at Sainsbury's store or petrol station. So please remember to collect your vouchers - better still ask your friends, relatives and neighbours to collect the vouchers too! A box will be at the back of church until the end of the campaign.
Many thanks.
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From Rainbows, Brownies and Guides (at Deane Guide H.Qs rear of memorial hall)
For all girls aged 5 to 14. An invite to join us to make new friends, play games, visits to theme parks, ice skating, bowling etc, holidays and most of all have fun together. Come and give us a try. Rainbows and Brownies (up to age 9 yrs) meet Tuesdays from 6pm. Guides meet Mondays from 7:15pm. Or contact Carole Baxendale on 01204 419167.
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The Church Centre is now available to hire for meetings and events on Thursday and Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm, and Saturday from 9:00am to 5:00pm. There are leaflets available in Church and the Church Centre with more information.
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