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Limitless Kids

Sundays 10.30am (all year round)

We see the children as part of the church and so we start off in the service with everyone all together.  Children like routine and like to know what is going to happen so we have developed our service to have two lively songs, then a “Kids Slot” (an interactive fun song or chat/illustration) and then we leave the church and come into our community centre for our Limitless Kids Sunday session.     

Under 5 years

The under 5’s age group is open to any child of that age and we will look after them from whenever they are happy to stay.  This varies from child to child so we don’t put a starting age on this. There is a free play session which includes a craft, story and activity which is usually linked with what the older children are doing.  Children can access this at any time during their session. Parents/carers of children under 5 need to remain in church or in the creche.

Age 5-11 years

The older age group is for age 5-11, but again we are flexible on the ages to suit the needs of each particular child.  Every session starts with an energetic game or two, then snack and news time then engaging teaching which is woven throughout activities, stories, reading the bible and craft.  We find that using lots of different ways to teach our story (acting the story out, games which introduce the theme, craft, quizzes and so on) help the children to learn without getting bored or being expected to conform to one kind of learning style.  This age group has the option of taking home an activity sheet and learning a bible verse each week.   If the children choose to do this, bringing back the sheet and reciting the verse the next week, they gain stickers, collecting 10 stickers is rewarded with a prize.  

Children can come to this group without a parent/carer/adult remaining in church.  They can be dropped off with the team inside church at 10.25 (or stay with them until they go into the community centre) and then be collected around 12pm.


 

Safeguarding

Everyone who volunteers with children has undergone a safe recruitment process, safeguarding training and has a valid DBS certificate.    

We also have trained first aiders in all our children’s sessions.

Contact us

If you have any questions about the programmes or want to know more about bringing your kids along on a Sunday or midweek then please fill in our Contact Us form.

Other contact details:
Phone: 01253 347521
Email: contact@elimblackpool.org.uk

Address:
Waterloo Road
Corner of Central Drive
Blackpool FY4 3AD

Also read about our Toddlers group!

 
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Toddlers & Co - Our toddlers group runs on Wednesdays from 9.30-11.30am during Term time. Read more.
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Hello and welcome to our church. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
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Planning your Visit

A Warm Hello 

The following information is specifically for those planning a visit, so that you know, beforehand, what to expect on a Sunday morning.

Where and when

We meet at the Church Building (details here) for our Sunday Service starting at 10:30am. For your first visit, we recommend arriving 10-15 minutes early to ensure you get a parking space and find somewhere to sit before the service begins. When you arrive, you should be greeted by someone on our Welcome Team.

Accessibility: There is wheelchair access for anyone who needs it. Please let one of the Welcome Team know on your arrival and they will help you to get set up. There are disabled toilets in the main foyer.

Our service

The main service begins at 10.30am with a warm welcome from one of our team members. Then follows a time of sung worship, led by our worship team. We typically have two songs followed by a children's slot. The Limitless Kids and Limitless Youth will then normally go off to their respective groups. If you have children you will be able to spot and speak to one of the leaders - they will be wearing a bright yellow t-shirt! There will usually be a time of prayer and communion. We normally have another time of sung worship followed by a sermon that is bible based and that we can apply to our everyday life. We then finish with a final worship song. Sometimes there is an opportunity to receive prayer at the end of the service. 

When our team is available we serve tea, coffee and biscuits from 12pm, after the service. It is a great way to meet people, or simply take time to find your bearings. All refreshments are free.

New to church

 

What about my kids?

We have a great programme lined up for kids/teens:

  • Creche - from approx. 6 months to 5 years (decided on a child by child basis)
  • Limitless Kids (4/5 - 11/12 years)
  • Limitless Youth (school years 7-11)

Children stay with their parent or grown-up at the start of the service for two worship songs and the “Kids slot” and then go to creche or Limitless Kids.  The Limitless Youth group may go out at the same time as the children but sometimes stay in the service to take communion before going to their class.  Children can be picked up by parents after the service ends (but not before 12pm).

The Limitless Kids group activities vary depending on the age but usually there is a friendly welcome, bible stories, testimonies, praying, music, craft, drama, fun games and free play. Please pick your children up as soon as the service finishes.

Getting connected

 

Small groups

While Sundays are a great way to meet new people, it is often in smaller gatherings that you can really get to know someone. Being part of one of our small groups allows you to make new friends, share together and support each other. We have a couple of groups that meet every week, some afternoons and some evenings. Check Small Groups and see if there’s one that you could join, or we can put you in touch with a small group leader.

Serving and volunteering

If you want to get involved in the life of the church and help us make Sundays run smoothly, you can register your interest to Join a team.

Other ministries

We also run the following community ministries and regularly support various missionaries who are part of the Elim Missions work:

Toddlers & Co 

Food bag provision

Open Doors Team

Church in the Café

Youth Community Outreach

We hope that whoever you are, you will feel at home at the church. You can connect with us using the form below.

Best Wishes
The Gatehouse Leadership Team

 

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