Many schools find that Christian visitors can play a useful part in their assembly program, and the Lighthouse Project aims to provide support to schools in their assembly and RE programs.

The Project is supported by Crawley Baptist Church amongst a number of churches in Crawley and its leader, David Jordan, is a Christian working for the Vine Christian Fellowship, a church which meets in Crawley, which has links with many other churches in the town.

The Project’s Team presents Christian assemblies in schools in Crawley. They also run lunchtime clubs in some schools. The team is also available to teach RE and citizenship classes.

Assemblies

In assemblies, the Team aims at an engaging and sensitive presentation of the Christian message. These are the Crawley schools where The Lighthouse Project is currently presenting regular assemblies:

The Team is happy to fit in with a theme for the week, if appropriate. It checks proposed material with the school prior to undertaking the assembly or class, and asks schools to complete feedback questionnaires after each assembly/class.

What they said

Here is a selection of the comments that have been made about assemblies the team has presented:

• ‘The presentation was varied – holding the attention of the pupils and giving them different ways to receive the message.’
• ‘Time and effort had obviously been given to the presentation of the assembly, which was delivered in a very clear manner. Sensitivity was shown in particular to those aspects requiring it.’
• ‘The children always enjoy your assemblies, which are accessible and relevant.’
• ‘You used very clear language with the children.’

Lighthouse Club

The Lighthouse Project runs four lunchtime clubs in Junior Schools in Crawley. These clubs are called the Lighthouse Club. At the Lighthouse Club, children explore stories from the Bible, using games, drama, storytelling, craft activities, etc. The children also sing songs and are able to pray if they want to. Children attend Lighthouse Club only with parental consent.

Work in Secondary Schools

In addition to regularly taking assemblies in Ifield Community College, the team is involved in running a lunchtime drop-in club for all pupils, and an after-school club where young people are able to explore issues from a Christian perspective. The team is also involved in teaching part of the Citizenship curriculum in the College.

For more information ...

If you would like more information about the Lighthouse Project, or specifically about assemblies, RE lessons, Lighthouse Clubs, or work in secondary schools, please contact David Jordan at 1 Evelyn Walk, Tilgate, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 5AT; telephone 01293 401869; or e-mail djordan@lighthousecrawley.co.uk