OUR HISTORY
Dayspring Ministries was founded in 1995 by Sidney and Joy Roye as an Evangelistic/Mission organisation, with a mandate to preach the Good News of Salvation to people of all ages and ethnic groups. We are called to feed the hungry, encourage and restore those that are abused and confused; broken in spirit and rejected, support those who are weak and vulnerable and in distress. God requires that we teach people how to apply biblical truth to everyday living and be equipped to impact the lives of people around us for the glory of God.
Sectors of our ministry:1. DAYSPRING COMMUNITY
CHURCH
- Ministry of the Holy Spirit.
- Teaching of the Word of God.
- Equipping believers for the work of the ministry.
- Evangelism.
2. SOCIAL
ACTION - CHRISTIAN
FAMILY NETWORK
This is a Christian response to the support and strengthen Family through Biblical teaching on Principles for living. We offer care and support to families and older people through:
- Counselling.
- Family Seminars on Building Relationship.
- Befriending service to older and disabled people to prevent exclusion and isolation from the community.
3. NU-DAY
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Provides educational and extra curricular activities Maths,
English and French for age 7-16years. Also preparation for KS2 S.A.Ts and 11+.
We
facilitate vocational training in Social Care and IT to promote personal
development and economic empowerment.
4. MISSIONS
We organise International Mission projects
for evangelistic outreach, Women Conferences and Retreats. We work to
extend the Kingdom of God in cooperation and partnership with affiliate
Churches, Ministries, indigenous missionaries/workers, and social entrepreneurs
in Ghana,
Kenya, Guyana, Brazil
and Ivory Coast. These projects are funded entirely by donations
and gifts in kind. Our mandate and purpose for Missions is Preaching
the Good News of Jesus Christ, Equipping the Church, and Benevolence.
We can facilitate
biblical training to equip Leaders to meet the challenges of today’s church
through short term Mission programmes
we can assist Churches/Ministries to equip believers and prepare them for the
work of the Ministry.
We support existing endeavours to orphanages,
church buildings, Mission Homes. Provide
consultancy to develop social action initiatives to generate sustainable income
and community benefits.
We facilitate Leadership
workshops, conferences and Seminars to train Pastors how to effectively reach their
communities and impact lives. These programmes
are funded entirely by donations
and gifts. Your financial support enables us to fulfil the
Great Commission.
OUR VISION
We are a
progressive ministry where members are nurtured, equipped, trained and
encouraged to maximise their full potential, to use their gifts, talents and
skills for the work of the Kingdom.
We are part of a worldwide
network of Churches/Ministries building bridges and working in partnership to
extend the Kingdom of God. We are members of the Evangelical Alliance and Croydon Churches
Forum.Pastors Sidney & Joy Roye are committed to the work
of Dayspring Ministries and Dayspring Community Church. They both maintain a busy schedule
ministering in the community and travels extensively preaching and teaching internationally.
Our mandate and vision is to establish
a vibrant multi-cultural Worship Centre and Community Hub in Upper Norwood,
South London. We are passionate about the message of Jesus Christ and are
committed to making a difference in our community and beyond, by reaching out
with the Good News of Salvation.
“Go up to the hills
and bring wood and build the house, that I may take pleasure in it and that I
may appear in my glory, says the LORD.” Haggai 1:8(RSV)
Our current
ministries in the community reflect our mission to reach those who are not part
of the church; serving the hurting, the depressed, the frustrated and the
confused so they can find love, acceptance, help, hope, forgiveness and
encouragement. Our Mission Statement
confirms our belief that the Gospel of Jesus Christ has power to SAVE us from
our sins, HEAL and DELIVER us from oppression.