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Sheffield: Foodbank vs food poverty
Published: 14th Nov 2017
ACCORDING to the Oxfam website, “over 2 million people in the UK are estimated to be malnourished, and 3 million are at risk of becoming so”. It’s sad that there is even a need for foodbanks in England, but with food poverty increasing at this rate, there is a growing need to respond. So at the Sheffield Jesus Centre, we are glad to be able to offer tinned and fresh food and toiletries to our visitors and their families.
We operate as partners to the S6 Trussell Trust Foodbank based at the St Thomas Philadelphia campus on Cross Gilpin Street. We connect with other foodbanks operating around the city through the “Sheffield Foodbank Network”, sharing our experiences and food. We have a Citizens...
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Northampton: New life
Published: 17th Jul 2017THE motto of the Jesus Centres is “a place where everyone is valued”. At the Northampton Jesus Centre, they were recently able to show one of their friends how valued he is, and to introduce him to God.
Recently, a man who suffered from alcohol and homelessness problems, (and was a regular visitor at the Jesus Centre drop-in) attended church and felt God talking to him about faith.
This led him to make a decision to ask for help; within a short space of time he gave up drinking and started staying in the local night shelter. He also applied for a place at Emmaus House, (a community that supports homeless people) and was accepted. It’s great to see him move there and begin a new life.
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Coventry: How the lost sheep was found
Conrad tells the story of how he met the Jesus Centre and how God changed his life.Published: 23rd Jun 2017
I DATE my life from when I first came to the Coventry Jesus Centre. When I saw a booklet with the title “How the lost sheep was found”, I just said “that’s me”.
I had given up totally on life itself, as I had several illnesses and serious medical issues - diabetes, arthritis in my lower back and serious migraines. I was looking for a way out and was not able to see the direction. I was hospitalised for 11 days with stomach issues. When I got out I found my room had been burgled and £13k worth of clothing, kitchenware and tools had been stolen. I became homeless and was on 14 tablets three times a day, plus my insulin.
I was referred by the Red Cross in Birmingham to come to the Peace...
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Northampton: A Bunch of Flowers
Published: 16th Jun 2017
My colleague was recently bought a bunch of flowers by a visitor, who obviously felt nothing less would suffice to express the extent of his gratitude! Alistair has certainly benefited from all the Jesus Centre has to offer. He has attended a Basic IT course, a Customer Service course and gained an AIM qualification in volunteering, all in the last six months!
Last week he stayed back, long after others had gone home, to finish the pot wash, after a busy day in the Circle Café. Thanks Alistair!
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Northampton: She Beams, Now
Published: 16th Jun 2017
TWO months ago, when Rosy first visited the Step-Up drop-in, she was depressed.
"Lower than I’ve ever been in my life", she explains. Her partner had suffered a mental breakdown and consequently their relationship had deteriorated. She began using hard drugs in an attempt to escape her despair.
At rock bottom, she decided to visit the Jesus Centre. On entry to the Step-Up she found somebody to talk to and pour out her grief to. She was reassured and comforted, offered food, drink and emotional support. Rosy returned many times and continued to find the help she needed. She describes a peace and strength that she credits to God with a gratitude that wells up to her eyes. With help from other agencies...
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