KICC in the community….
Kingsway International Christian Centre is dedicated to improving the lives of people within the local community. Here is a list of the services we currently provide:
EDUCATIONAL COUNSELLING…
The Breaking Education Barriers Team equips young people and their parents with the tools to prepare for educational excellence, regardless of background, ethnicity or gender. Its programmes include:
– Day Trips to collaborating Universities
– Parents Surgeries
– University Application Workshops
– University boot camps
THE CHRISTMAS HAMPER CHALLENGE…
Sees the KICC family sponsor over 1000 Christmas hampers. Each hamper contains enough food for a family of four to have a traditional Christmas meal and additional food for the holiday period.
NOAHS ARK RUNS THREE VITAL PROGRAMS IN LINE WITH ITS ZERO TOLERANCE OF HUNGER, LACK AND POVERTY:
THE NOAH’S ARK COMMUNITY KITCHEN…
THE NOAH’S ARK COMMUNITY KITCHEN…
Provides three course meals once a month to homeless people in the Branches Homeless Hostel, Walthamstow and also local elderly residents in Basildon, in collaboration with Basildon council. It also hosts quiz evenings and talks for Care Home residents on various subjects including
– Benefits
– Personal safety
– Carers support
– Housing
The Community Kitchen currently collaborates with the Open House Project in Rochester and other local groups to supply food and friendly company to homeless and vulnerable people in Medway.
THE NOAHS ARK FOOD BANK...
THE NOAHS ARK FOOD BANK
The Food Bank distributes food packages on the third Saturday of every month at KICC Prayer City and KICC The Land of Wonders.
Its services also include supporting the Breakfast Clubs of local primary schools and supplying food to the families’ of pupils in need.
It has also teamed up with Fareshare Kent, a charity that redistributes food at subsidised rates to charities and community organisations working with disadvantaged people across the region.
The Food Bank also works with The Lily Smith House in Maidstone, Kent. This charity provides care and support services to individuals who are homeless, considered vulnerable and have support needs.
NOAHS ARK CARES...
NOAHS ARK CARES
This team currently makes monthly visits to elderly care homes in Walthamstow and Kent.
NOAHS ARK AT CHRISTMAS...
NOAHS ARK AT CHRISTMAS
Noah’s Ark’s special Christmas Outreach sees team members visiting hospital patients in Kent to sing carols, talk with patients and give gifts. The team also treats elderly people in the communities in Essex, London and Kent to a cooked Christmas meal, presents and carol singing.
THE CAREER COUNSELLING DEPARTMENT…
provides up to date advice on recruitment and career options and runs workshops and one to one surgeries on topics including
– Business start-up support
– Creating a winning CV
– Excelling at interviews
THE LEGAL COUNSELLING DEPARTMENT…
has Lawyers on hand to provide confidential free legal advice. Telephone and one-to-one counselling sessions are available, simply call or email the church office.
THE PRISON MINISTRY…
visits Pentonville Prison every month to take part in a service organised with the Prison’s Chaplain.
THE HOSPITAL VISITATION TEAM…
believe in and act on God’s promise and ability to heal the sick. The team has a heart to visit and pray for the sick in Care Homes, Hospitals and in people’s homes upon request.
This service is available to everyone.
HOPELINE…
is the telephone prayer department of KICC. Team members are on hand to pray with callers, offer scriptural based solutions to difficulties, and encourage callers to seek counselling if needed. All calls are confidential to the department and church. Hopeline is available:
– Monday to Friday 10.00am – 10.00pm
– Saturday: 10.00am – 10.00pm
– Sunday 8am – 8.30pm
WIDOWS OUTREACH
In 2006, Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo, began a programme which can only be described as a vibrant demonstration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Pastor Matthew donates cloth, food, money and other items to some 1,500 widows in Ode-Omu, Osun State, Nigeria. The initiative began when Pastor Matthew was directed by God to donate cloth and other items to widows. He began giving to 300 widows, and each successive year, as the news of his charitable deeds spread, so did the numbers receiving the benefits increase. Latest figures in January 2018, shows over 17,000 widows being blessed by this initiative. Click HERE to see the latest video for 2018 initiative.
The widows are mostly aged, but among them are a number of young women in their early twenties who lost their husbands in tragic circumstances. Several of the widows belong to the Muslim faith but this has not stopped KICC from reaching out to them. The governor of the state commended Pastor Matthew’s obedience to God’s call.
