What is Jnr?

In the summer of 2003 several of the young people from the youth congregation volunteered to work at the New Wine summer conference in the children’s work. All four of the lads were age 16 and all were profoundly challenged by the experience. Whilst praying together during the following week’s Soul Survivor festival they sensed a clear call from God to initiate a work among children younger than themselves and as a result Legacy Jnr was born. Launched in October 2003 it has proved to be an immediate and overwhelming success. Aimed at years 6 & 7, the goal of the team working with these children is to help bridge the gap between Primary and Secondary school as well as introducing them to the activities of Legacy which are primarily focussed on the 13+ age group. Legacy Jnr has proved to be very popular and now has over 100 children on the books with over 40 regularly attending each week. The children participate in team games, arts and crafts, use electronic games consoles and have access to a tuck shop. During the summer a weekend camp is planned and all of these activities take place in the context of teams in order to build the children’s sense of belonging as well as promoting discipline in a fun environment. Supported by a team of adult “supervisors” the group meets from 6:30 to 7:45 every Tuesday in St George’s Hall, Rushbottom Lane, Benfleet. A second group meets at the XS Centre in the neighbouring parish of St.Mary's.

 
Legacy Youth Congregation meets at the Legacy XS Centre, Richmond Park, Benfleet, Essex
The Legacy Trust (Benfleet) is a Registered Charity no. 1102987.
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