Stowmarket
Church
Our motto is : "Love God, Love Others".
We are a Bible believing church that wants to fulfil the great commission of Jesus
Matthew 28:18-19 says, 'Jesus drew near and said to them, "I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Go then, to all peoples everywhere and make them my disciples: baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And I will be with you always, to the end of the age." '
Kevin Pitt
Major
kevin.pitt@salvationarmy.org.uk
52.1897401, 0.9925758
Christmas Present Appeal 2024
Last year, in Stowmarket, due to the generosity of individuals and businesses in the local area, we were able to provide a bag of gifts each to 164 children, helping 83 families.
Are you able to support our 2024 Christmas Present Appeal by donating new, unwrapped toys and gifts for children who might not otherwise receive a Christmas present?
There are collections points located throughout the town at Tesco, Asda, The Works and Hays Travel. Alternatively, you can also drop off any donations at The Salvation Army, Violet Hall Road, Stowmarket, IP14 1NE Tuesday - Fridays between 9am - 2pm (please phone 01449 614133 before dropping off), or at The Café on the Rec, (please visit the Café on the Rec Facebook page for updated opening times - a link is provided at the bottom of this website.)
Donations for inclusion in this year's appeal, is required by 2nd December 2024, after which time the gifts will be sorted and distributed to families in the area.
Suggested gift list:
- 0-3 years: Dolls, teddy bears, cot mobiles, baby clothes, bath toys, CDs of suitable music and nursery rhymes, puzzles, musical toys and age-appropriate toys.
- 3-5: Dolls and action figures, cars, lorries, DVDs and CDs , colouring sets, pencils, crayons, books, puzzles.
- 5-9: Educational games & toys, creative crafts, stationery (colouring sets, pencils, crayons, school sets), family friendly DVDs, books, puzzles, construction sets (Lego, Knex).
- 9-12: Games and toys, stationery, DVDs, books, t-shirts, hair accessories, gloves, scarves, hats.
- 13-16: Board games, books, make-up and toiletries (please try to ensure non-allergic ingredients if possible), jewellery, purse/wallet/bags. Gloves, scarves, hats, t-shirts, hair accessories and gift vouchers.
We believe every child deserves a new gift at Christmas so we hope you understand that we are unable to take used or second hand items for the Christmas Present Appeal.
Thank you for your support - it is very much appreciated.
You can also donate financially to our 2024 Christmas Toy Appeal by clicking on the RED JustGiving button below.
Christmas at Stowmarket Salvation Army
We would love to see you at any, or all of our Christmas events. Some of them are specifically aimed at families and children, but it's Christmas and we are all children at heart at this time of year!
If you haven't yet bought your Christmas cards, then why not book onto our Christmas Card workshop. You will be able to make that special card for a special someone and in the process learn a new skill.
(Details are on the poster below).
We look forward to seeing you over this Christmas period, whether it be at our hall in Violet Hill Road, at the Café on the Rec or in the community when our band are out playing carols.
Happy Christmas and many blessings for 2025...
