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Three new courses from January 2010:
Anger Management - Wednesdays 2-4pm from January 6th
Confidence Building - Fridays 9.30am from January 8th
One Body One Life for healthy living - Thursdays 2-4pm from January 21st
 
Gillian Bayliss is our Volunteer Coordinator, and she is a volunteer herself. She has mastered computers, lots of systems including the induction programme for new volunteers, and the many aspects of looking after our big team of volunteers. Gill also does valuable reception work and that is her welcoming smile.  
 

You made it better

Dear All at the Jesus Army

I don’t expect you to remember me but earlier this year I travelled through Coventry on my way back to Yorkshire. I was living rough and your support helped me get back on my feet (all the better they were for your socks) and find a more positive outlook. I’ve since reached Yorkshire, found a flat in the place I wanted to be, and am slowly rebuilding my life. I just wanted to say a big thank you, your place is great and helped me so much at a time when I felt I was at rock bottom. I hope you're still there helping other people like I was then. Coventry’s a great city and you made it all the better for me. Hopefully I’ll take a trip back once I’m a bit more sorted.

Thanks again

Anna

 

Survey comments from September 09

‘Great place to make new friends’. RH

‘People here who help me.’ DS

‘Some extra (spiritual) understanding through talking to volunteers etc.’ TN

‘Walks have been really helpful, getting out to the city.’ (Julie)

‘Can see the nurse; really helpful.’ JN

‘Always someone to talk to about emotional problems. Confidentiality is helpful. Would end up topping myself if could not come  here.’ JN

‘Being helped to get somewhere to live.’ BM

Given structure and helped in budgeting to get meals.’ MH

‘Reckon it’s a good service. Anything comes your way you get it to the right people.’ MH

Spiritual progress: ‘Likes it a hell of  a lot.’ KM

‘Sees nurse, which is helpful. Also dentist.’ PL

‘Help with addiction and accommodation.’ RH

‘English conversation course has been helpful.’ VM

 

Comments from October 09

‘I don’t drink when I come here.’ AH

‘This is my church.’ MC

‘More confidence.’ MO

‘If not for here would have had nothing to eat.’ RT

‘Makes me consider religion more. Bible given to him.’ RT

 

Some oft he things that happened in 2009:

                  Sainsbury’s, Courthouse Green, started donating surplus foods to us.

  • We had a large donation of cleaning materials from the Ecover supplier.
  • The City Council gave us £15,000 to cover bonds to get people housed.
  • Young At Heart lunch club for over 50’s has proved a great success.
  • The big Hall carpet has been replaced thanks to an anonymous donation.
  • We produced a video about CJC services, filmed and edited by a skilled volunteer. It is on YouTube (search for 'Coventry Jesus Centre')
  • Your Weight is a new weight loss support group.
  • Well Maker is a new service offering healing prayer to anyone booking a half hour session.

 

We received a number of donations from schools and churches again from Harvest Festival offerings. We use these to provide food parcels to people who are hard up.

      Agency view
      Kieran McInerney, Swanswell Trust outreach alcohol advice worker: ‘Being able to undertake outreach work at the Jesus Centre has allowed Swanswell to engage with rough sleepers who otherwise would not come into our main office.  This has led to rough sleepers setting out on a
      process of addressing their drinking, with additional benefits such as being able to secure accommodation and establishing stability in their lives.  Activities and the opportunity to volunteer at the Centre also help drinkers find alternative distractions to drinking. It appears Jesus Centre users feel relaxed at the centre and also appreciate the support they get from the Jesus Centre'.

       
      The CJC part of the JA website has been updated. Have a look at
       
      Newer services
      Dads-4-kids - support group for fathers who have problems accessing their children.
      Survivors – for those bereaved by suicide. It has proved very helpful for those still coming to terms with this tragedy. If you are interested, let us know.
      Your Space - Activity zone on Wednesday and Friday afternoons led by Tony. Table tennis, pool, board games, art & crafts, cookery, free drinks and friendship. Also Job Search.
      Habit Breaker – Tackling addictions spiritually, led by Andy and Rune on Wednesday afternoons. It's effective.
      Re-Cycle - Bike repair project – Keith Harvey runs this. Come along and help to fix bikes, or donate us a bike to fix and sell to raise revenue.
      Your Art - Hands-on drawing and painting group led by Rune Carlberg on Friday afternoons.
      Young At Heart - Lunch club forthe over 55's, on alternate Mondays
      Your Weight - weight loss support group led by Tony, who has proved it can be done!
       
       To Pray For
      · Development of new services to help a wider range of people
      · The Bond scheme's further progress
      · Our cash flow and funding needs - we did well again in 2009, thank God
      And give thanks to God for all his mercies!