storehouse

The Vineyard is there to help the disadvantaged and those with very little. It’s a natural part of what we do.

The Bible speaks a lot about caring for those around us in our community who are unable to help themselves. Our response is to be a giving church. It also gives wonderful opportunities for our guys to practically respond to a loving God who has given us so much through His son Jesus.

This is quite simply why Storehouse exists. It is just one way of showing Christ’s love. As the name implies we collect non-perishable food items, toiletries and other accessories to give out to those who are referred to us.

We also now collect and distribute items of household furniture. If you have any furniture you would like to recycle or have a need for yourself due to circumstances we’d love to hear from you.

To speak to a member of the Storehouse Team ring: 07973 710905.

 

Food Bags

We invite those who have made Stour Valley Vineyard their home to get involved in caring for others with simple acts of kindness. But this also includes a few Anglican churches who have expressed their desire to be part of Storehouse too, for which we are extremely grateful. Practically, this means maybe bringing a couple of non-perishable food cans to HOME group or along to the Sunday Service. We always have a table out.

A typical bag put together might include the following:

  • Tinned meals
  • Pasta and rice
  • Tinned fruit and desserts
  • Pot Noodles
  • Packet soups
  • Biscuits
  • A pack of tea bags or a jar of coffee
  • Cereal
  • UHT milk
  • Crisps/snacks
  • Toiletries like toothpaste, shower gel, shampoo
  • Chocolate bars (everyone needs to be spoilt!)

 

CAP Money Course

This is a simple and effective money management course that helps you to get in control of your finances. Run by trained Money Coaches, it is a 3-week course which is held in the community. The course is free of charge and includes a free money management pack.

 

CAP Debt Counselling

Since its launch in 1996, Christians Against Poverty has been helping people out of debt by providing a professional and friendly debt counselling service. Those who do the CAP Money course and have debts that are out of control will be able to get more detailed debt help through CAP Direct,CAP’s phone-based debt counselling service. If you’re looking for help to be more in control of your finances, please phone the church office on 01787 377 670 and we’ll put you in touch with the CAP Money Course co-ordinator.

CAP Money Course is supported by Stour Valley Vineyard Church. For more information, visit: CAP

If you would like to know more or have a need yourself, please get in touch with us. Never too many needed!

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