Community

Community

Peace In His Presence!

An evening of Praise, Worship & Prayer – Peace In His Presence will be held on 3rd July 6:30pm. At these events we usually have a time of praise and worship with prayer and thanksgiving in between, from anyone who feels led. ALL WELCOME!

Children’s Report [Vision meeting]

Kay Walker (Children’s Report) | 9.02.2022 From February to June 2021 we continued with giving the children activities to do in the service.  We had been putting a link on the website for families at home to download activities but stopped doing this after a few months as it was no longer being used. In person Sunday school resumed in July.  It has been lovely to be able to have space to run around, make a noise, have fun, learn…

Youth Report [Vision Meeting]

Emma Gaze (Youth Report) | 9.02.2022 In September 2020 I started working with Gatehouse Church to develop their youth work. In the youth at the time were 4 young people – Lucy, Peter, Maki and Jeri. The team consisted of Paula, Lewis, Tily and Daniel. We were hoping to start an in person youth club quite soon on, and so we did some Sunday afternoon gatherings to get to know the team and invite friends. Lucy invited two of her…

Food Bags Report [Vision Meeting]

Since Dec 2021 we have delivered a total of approximately 80 medium sized and 30 large sized food parcels to families in need via Educational Diversity Schools in Blackpool. The Christmas week one included everything that was needed for Christmas dinner (including napkins, crackers and tablecloths). The weekly parcels included ingredients for two family evening meals, fresh fruit and vegetables, treats/biscuits and some essentials such as wash up liquid, tea bags, milk and so on. We have received around £360…

Testimonies – Helps/Volunteering

During this morning’s service we were encouraged to hear from Emma, Liz and Kay who were asked by Neville to tell us a bit about the projects they are involved in here in Blackpool. Emma has visited us here at the Gatehouse and she is doing her Special Education Needs teacher training here in Blackpool and also volunteers at the Blackpool Food Bank. Her main reason to volunteer was that she is heavily involved in a community of vulnerable young…

Hot Chocolate Drop – Limitless Youth

Youth is back & starting the Hot Chocolate Drop again! Youth Outreach is serving the young people walking home from school with a free hot chocolate and a chance to chat. From 3-4pm outside church on a Thursday afternoon.  Youth night has returned – open to any young people Year 6 to Year 13. Thursday nights 7-8:30pm at the Church Community centre during term times.  Please pray for both events.  Emma GazePioneers Project Developer PS. If you would like a…

Hot Chocolate for Sale!

The Limitless Blackpool youth team will be raising money this Sunday by selling hot chocolate after the service – 50p a cup. Please support our youth team and pray for their ministry!

Toddlers & Co

Exciting news! We are planning to start a toddlers and babies group from Monday, 20th September 2021 here at the Gatehouse Community Centre. It will be for mums, dads, aunties, uncles, grandparents and people that are looking after children, to bring their little ones for some fun.

Picnic in the Park

We will be having a picnic in Stanley Park after church on Sunday, 12th September. Come along and enjoy the day with us. Bring and share whatever you will be having for your lunch or just turn up. You will be very welcome!