Ministries at Elim Blackburn

How to find us

Directions and maps to Elim Pentecostal Church Blackburn.

'Praise the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who minister by night in the house of the LORD.'

-Psalm 134:1

Sunday Services

Sunday services are only a small part of what goes on at Elim Pentecostal Church, Blackburn. We also have a range of other meetings and groups that meet at various times throughout the week.

Worship at Elim Blackburn

Bible Study

Pastor Clarke

The study of the Scriptures is the foundation of our fellowship and has primary importance in our church.

Every Wednesday at 7.30 pm we hold a Bible Study and Prayer Meeting at the Church. We are currently studying Mark's Gospel.

Homegroups

The Homegroup meets once a month on a Friday for informal prayer and Bible Study.

We also hold ‘nurture group’ for those who have recently become Christians.

Alan's homegroup at Blackburn

Good News Club

This is a club lead by Rita Clarke and volunteers for children aged 5-11. It meets every Wednesday during term-time in the church building on Park Road. Please feel free to come along or telephone 01257 272857 for further details.

Prayer Meetings

Prayer plays a vital part in the life of our church. As well as the combined Bible Study and Prayer Meeting on a Wednesday evening, we also have an early morning prayer meeting at 7.00 - 8.30 am on a Wednesday morning, Thursday 10.30am – 12.00, and a Sunday evening prayer meeting at 6.00 - 6.30 pm before the evening meeting.

All Prayer meetings are at the church.

Socials

Social gatherings

Every fortnight, a group meets together for social activities and fellowship.

Sometimes we meet in home for food and company, other times we will go out, such as to a bowling alley.

Ferrier Court

Every month, we lead a meeting at Ferrier Court Residential Home where the elderly can enjoy hymn singing and the preaching of the gospel.

Youth

The youth group is for young people at secondary school. It meets on Friday nights and Sunday nights after the evening service.

Youth group

Church Walks

Usually held once monthly, a group of us like to enjoy the beautiful Lancashire countryside for a walk.

Church walks

RETO

RETO is an independent ministry based in Darwen which our church supports. They help those addicted to drugs to break free from their habits through prayer and practical support. We are pleased to have RETOtake some of our mid-week meetings and testify to how the Lord can set people free from their addictions.


RETO is based at Anchor House in Darwen	The RETO lads support themselves by selling household furniture

Evangelism

A group of our members distribute leaflets and gospel tracts in the towns around Blackburn.

We have also begun the long process of distributing an invitation to the church through the letter box of every home in Blackburn and Darwen.

Christianity Explored

Every fortnight, a group of new believers meet in the church to go through the Christianity Explored course using study guides and the DVDs. This is to nurture and strengthen their new faith in Jesus.
If you are a new Christian, or would like to know more about becoming a Christian, please use our contact page to discuss joining our next course.

Ribble Valley Alpha Course

David and Sue Tattersall (pictured) run regular Alpha Courses at their home in Worston, near Clitheroe.

Alpha is a great, non-threatening and relaxed way to enquire about Christianity.

Anyone interested in taking part should contact David and Sue.

Alpha topics include:

What is the point of life?

What relevance does Jesus have to our lives today?

How do we deal with guilt?

Why does God allow suffering?

If the Ribble Valley is out of reach, you could take part in our Christianity Explored course which is held on alternate Wednesday evenings at Blackburn (see above).

David was a deacon at Blackburn Elim until February 2007, when he felt the Lord's call to concentrate his energy in the Ribble Valley.

Bamber Bridge

We enjoy close fellowship with the Bamber Bridge Pentecostal Church, Preston, and have joint meetings with them several times a year. Their Website can be found at http://www.bbpc.org.uk