Children and Youth
Young people are an important part of the church. They have the following special activities:
L-Zone
This consists of two groups – a pre-school group for those from about 2½ up to 5 and an older group. L-Zone meets on a Sunday morning. Its members come to the church service and enjoy the first 20-25 minutes before going to their own special groups. The first part of the service includes children’s’ songs and a short interactive talk. L-Zone itself is a fast moving mix of songs, crafts, stories and other activities.
Heartbeat
Young people of secondary school age remain in our Sunday morning service for 40-45 minutes and enjoy a longer period of sung worship before leaving for Heartbeat. Heartbeat members spend much of their session discussing relevant topics and Biblical themes (and drinking hot chocolate). It provides friendship and mutual support for young Christians who often face hostile environments at school
Heartbeat at Home
Once a fortnight Heartbeat members enjoy a Friday evening at a leader’s home. This provides a more relaxed opportunity for more hot chocolate, socialising, prayer and solving the problems of the world. It meets from 7pm – 9pm.
Café Revelation
On Saturday nights, the halls beneath the church become Café Revelation – a youth club for chilling out, improving your table tennis skills or chatting with your mates as you enjoy a packet of Pom Bears. 11-14s meet from 6:30-8pm and 15-17s have their turn from 8:15-10pm.
Jaffa Club
The church works closely with Hastings Christian Schoolswork to run a lunchtime club at Christchurch School. Called Jaffa (Jesus A Friend For All) the club attracts a good number of youngsters from school years 3 and 4 each Tuesday.