Storehouse News
November saw
the highest number of Storehouse bags ever given out in one month: 200. This resulted from requests
from 11 different agencies and 9 non-agency requests. In the current economic
climate it looks as though the need for Storehouse bags will be as great as
ever.
Currently the
cupboards are looking quite healthy. However, we still need on going donations,
especially during the winter months. At present we are getting short on the
following items.
- Fish
- Desserts
- Tinned meats
- Tinned potatoes
- Shower gel.
As a church this
year we have again been able to buy up to 150 Christmas presents for children
and young people at the Bury Family Centre, Acorn House (mother’s and children’s
unit) and one of the local old people’s homes. It’s such a blessing that we have been able to bring some joy in
the lives of these people at this special time of year.
After over
two years co-ordinating Storehouse we feel it’s the right time to step down and
pass “the baton” onto someone else. We are really pleased that Steph Day will
be taking over this role. We know that this ministry will continue to thrive
and know God’s blessing as she takes it forward. We have thoroughly enjoyed our time in
Storehouse and have counted it a privilege to serve God, West Suffolk Vineyard
Church and the local community in this way. During the last two years (i.e. Dec
2010 to Nov 2012) a total of 3236 bags have been given out to clients. We want
to say a big “thank you” to all those with whom we have worked during this time:
staff from agencies, Storehouse Team members, and those who have given towards
the work of Storehouse. ie members of West Suffolk Vineyard Church, members
from other churches, schools and
individuals who have given towards this work. We will miss being part of the Storehouse
team serving those in need in our local community, but we are looking forward
to seeing it continue to grow in 2013.
Thank you to
everyone who continues to support the work of Storehouse.
God bless
you,
Andrew &
Mary Soman
