Join us on Sunday 2 October from 10:30am at the Delphi Centre, as we give thanks for Gods provision.
We have now been feeding people in our community for nearly 9 years and are ever hopeful that at some point Storehouse will no longer be needed, but, sadly, that time is far from near.
Last year our usage increased by 62% on 2014 and we have seen the need continue to rise in 2016. In the first quarter, we have helped 330 people who were in crisis and unable to afford food for themselves or their families.
Those who come to us are from all walks of life and all kinds of situations. For instance, we were able to help Trevor (not her his name). He told us:
I am Trevor, I am 21 yrs old and had my own flat, but couldn’t cope living by myself after my mum died and ended up in rent arrears.
As a result I was evicted and became homeless. I eventually got accommodation in supported housing and I got on to an access course to prepare for Uni. Because my circumstances had changed my benefits were stopped and I had no income. I was given a voucher for a food bag and met the Storehouse Team who were very supportive and prayed with me. Over the next 18mths I have visited Storehouse a number of times as I have continued to struggle financially because of my previous rent debt. Sometimes my benefit has been paid late because of bank holidays which left me with no money to live on. Storehouse has been a lifeline for me and I don’t know how I would have got through this period otherwise. I have almost paid up my debt now and am looking forward to moving into new accommodation and continuing with my studies.
If you would like to make a harvest contribution to Storehouse Foodbank you can leave your donation with us on a Sunday morning at the Delphi Centre or at one of our local Storehouse collection points.
Alternatively if you can’t get to us, we have an online giving page were you can give a one-off gift or set up a regular monthly gift that would support us in covering the running costsand help us sustain its growth and ability to keep serving our community.
Thank you for your ongoing support.
September 2, 2016 in news & events by andrew
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July 12, 2016 in news, news & events by andrew
Jill & Dave work for the Nsumbi Trust in Uganda supporting children and young people. Jill says:
“Our vision began 20 years ago when our Ugandan Director Stephen Jota was watching the children scavenging on the rubbish dump near his church. He knew many of them through his church’s outreach work. A lot of them were orphans and lived on the streets around his church in Kampala, Uganda.
He knew God wanted so much more for these children and he vowed that if resources became available he would build a Centre to help them.
Today, we run a Children’s Centre offering education for 500 children in a secure, caring environment and a Children’s Hostel providing a home to children without families. We are currently building a secondary school and have a farm of about 100 acres where we are growing maize and other crops.
We are committed to helping the children who come into our Centre until they are old enough to support themselves. All are given the opportunity for primary and secondary education plus training in farming and brick making. Some are now studying at university and others are undertaking skills training in things like motor mechanics, tailoring and hairdressing.
It is amazing to look back and see what God has done. The vision of a small church in a poor area of Kampala has grown beyond their dreams. It is now changing communities and is supported by individuals from all over the world.”
Join us on Sunday 10 July from 10:30am at the Delphi Centre to hear ore of Jill and Dave’s story.
June 27, 2016 in news & events by andrew
Take time to speak with God!
As Christians, we believe that prayer changes things, not least ourselves. It is no just something that Jesus asked us to do, but something that becomes an integral part of who we are.
To book your time in the prayer room just head over to the 24-7 page and click on the ‘Book Now’ button.
June 20, 2016 in event, news & events by andrew
“Let justice roll down!”
This was the cry of the prophet Amos in response to the social corruption he saw in his day.
He saw prosperity rise up on the backs of the poor. He saw heels of power stepping on the necks of the weak. He saw hunger in the midst of the harvest. And in the midst of this situation God called him to stand and proclaim justice. And this is God’s call for Stour Valley Vineyard today!
In this series, we will look at what the Bible teaches about justice and the role that the church is to play in ushering in justice to our towns and cities. Whether we are someone who is passionate about this issue, or someone who is just beginning to think about it seriously, come prepared to be challenged to make the cry of the prophet Amos your passion and your prayer.
May 26, 2016 in news & events by andrew
Read our pastor, Andrew Stewart-Darling’s latest post here.
May 26, 2016 in news & events by andrew
Subscribe to get your Daily Devotion email every day during our 24-7 Week of Prayer.
Each day contains a number of different elements, which includes an invitation into God’s presence, a Bible meditation, reflective space, free prayer and blessing.
Each daily devotion is designed to be experienced as prayer. This style of prayer might be new to you, but see it as an extended conversation with God. The Lord loves it when you find time to simply be with him and enjoy his presence.
You’ll have the freedom to use these daily spaces as you want and with the time you have. Pray what you can, and not what you should. Allow yourself to be prompted by the Holy Spirit – because when we surrender to his grace, anything can happen!
Your first Daily Devotion will be sent to you on Sunday 27 June.
May 26, 2016 in event, news & events by andrew
