Our SVV Youth worship band will be leading the worship time next Sunday evening at a service led by Eden’s Project for Churches Together. Service starts at 6.30 pm. Not sure if they start or end with coffee, but I am sure you will be a blessing to our youth if you could turn up. Besides that, it is also a great opportunity to hang out with other local Christians from around the town and get to know them.

Meanwhile, we will meet at usual at the Delphi Centre, Sudbury ,10.30 am. We’ll also have some feedback from Ignition, our joint youth activities day with Eden’s Project. A day not without people getting wet we hear!

October 8, 2012 in event, news, news & events, news and events by andrew

Being the first Sunday of the month, there is sadly no Sunday service this weekend. Sorry for any disappointment. However, we look forward to seeing you at our next Service on Sunday 14 October, 10.30am at the Delphi Centre.

Meanwhile, if you are new and looking for a family church, do drop us a line or give the office a ring on 01787 377 670. We’d love to get to hear from you.

We also have a Newcomers’ Evening on Wednesday 10 October where our pastors Andrew and Emma Stewart-Darling talk about the vision for the church and some of the Vineyard values over a glass of wine and some puddings.

It is a golden opportunity to find out if we are the church for you. You’d be most welcome.

October 3, 2012 in event, news, news & events, news and events by andrew

A big shout out to all those who have in the last few days who have been a significant part of the exciting developments of Storehouse, our compassion ministry at Stour Valley Vineyard. We have been quite overwhelmed!

Thanks to the children at All Saints Middle School for the cans of food from their Harvest Festival service. Never underestimate the power or a child’s giving.

Thanks to St Andrew’s C of E, Great Cornard for their amazing contribution to Storehouse last Sunday from their Service. We love you! So unexpected. so welcomed.

Thanks to Waitrose, Sudbury for asking us to partner with them for a a new in-store Foodbank for Storehouse in the run up to Christmas. (The Storehouse Christmas Hampers are going to be simply amazing this year!)

Thanks to Transition Network for offering such generosity to us on the back of Waitrose’s invitation. We think you do an incredible thing! We have made a new friend for sure.

Finally, a huge thanks to SVV for continually “remembering the poor” all year round. Last Sunday just goes to show what large compassionate hearts you guys have. So proud to know you all!

The amount of lives we touch only happens because our own lives have been touched.

“All they asked was that we should continue to remember the poor, the very thing I had been eager to do.” – Galatians 2:10

October 3, 2012 in event, news, news & events, news and events by andrew

“All they asked was that we should continue to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do.” – Galatians 2:10

Just a small reminder that we have special service this weekend where we are spotlighting our compassion ministry, Storehouse. We will also be bringing you some exciting news about a new development. Come and hear from Darryl Faulkner from Southend Vineyard and about their Storehouse. We will also hear from our guys too.

If you are new to the church or just looking, this will give you a good insight into what we are about as a local expression of God’s love to a hurting world.

It would be great if you were able to bring a can or two too. For ideas, why not see our Storehouse page?

Look forward to seeing you at the Delphi at 10.30am. Arrive early for coffee and snacks.

September 28, 2012 in event, news, news & events, news and events by andrew

Compassion ministry is a big part of the the Vineyard does. It is firmly in our DNA. On this Sunday at the Delphi Centre we are providing a focus to come afresh with a heart for the poor and see how we can all reach out to the most “harrassed and helpless” in church and our community.

We are delighted to welcome Darryl Faulkner who helps lead Storehouse at Southend Vineyard.* He brings with him an extraordinary story of God’s provision in a very challenging situation. One you will not want to miss!

If you are new or are not yet in the habit of bringing donations for Storehouse, this is also a wonderful occasion to bring a couple of items along with you. You will find a marked table near the Welcome Desk where you are free to leave them there.

If you are unsure what to bring, why not take a couple of minutes to click onto the Storehouse page for ideas?

* Darryl has kindly taken over as speaker from Andrew and Angela Large (Hoxton Vineyard) who have sadly had to pull out from being with us due to a family situation. They send their abject apologies. However, we will endeavour to find a space to have them with us at a later date.

September 21, 2012 in event, news, news & events, news and events by andrew

Are you a helper, parent or someone interesting in children’s ministry?

Then this important evening at Eden’s Project, Gainsborough Street, Sudbury is for you. Come along and hear about our vision for Planet Vineyard and how it will affect our  kids and young people for 2012-13 onwards.

We are introducing a new comprehensive package called Energize from Urban Saints, which we think our young people and team are going to love. We want to see them envisioned, equipped, and encouraged to live a young ‘life less ordinary’ in Jesus.

This is a great opportunity to see a demo and ask your questions. Kerri and the PV team look forward to seeing you there.

September 21, 2012 in event, news, news & events, news and events by andrew

Are you new or looking for a church?

Our founding pastors, Andrew and Emma Stewart-Darling, would love to meet you at our Newcomers’ Evening on Wednesday 10 October, starting at 8pm.

Come and hear how Stour Valley Vineyard started, what brought Andrew and Emma particularly to Sudbury, what our vision is, why we live what we believe, and what happens to a group of people who get a vision to do church differently.

This is an informal, relaxed evening which includes space for you to ask your questions – and all done over a with glass of half-decent wine and some tasty puddings.

If you would like to come, contact the church office today. We’d love to meet you.

September 21, 2012 in event, news, news & events, news and events by andrew

Are you struggling to stay in control of your spending. Do finances scare you? Don’t worry. We can help.

Starting Friday 21st September for 3 weekly sessions we will help you get in control of your money with our practical course. it is absolutely free and a gift from our church to you.

It takes place at No. 72, North Street, Sudbury and starts at 1.15 and finishes 2.45pm.

If you’re interested in attending, or know anyone who you think would benefit, please speak to Ruth or Ellie on 07583 467190 or drop them an email. They would love to hear from you.

Meanwhile, don’t fret, we’ll get this money thing licked together!

Find out more about CAP Money.

September 20, 2012 in event, news, news & events, news and events by andrew