A Building Provided

Miraculously, in the Autumn of 1982 a large Victorian building (in need of much renovation) was purchased and a contract was arranged with the Manpower Services Commission to help with the extensive work required. Twelve months of hard work saw the building transformed and completely remodelled to provide the new facilities and by October 1983, the first phase was ready. Throughout the first year, almost daily, financial needs were met and bills were paid.

On Saturday, 29th October 1983, the Mayor of Northampton officially opened the building and the Bookshop was launched. The aim being to operate an efficient and welcoming shop through which Christian literature and resources are available. After further reconstruction, the ground floor was completed which enabled the Coffeeshop to open in March 1984 - a pleasant environment where people could meet and be refreshed. It was, and continues, to be the intention that any profit from the commercial areas would be used to support other avenues of work and ministry.