Weekly News - 07/11/2025

This Week

Prayer Meeting

Join us on Sunday evening as we gather to meet with the Lord and pray as He leads. Sun 9th Dec, 7:30pm at The Runway.

Next Phase

Good news; the next phase of building work at The Runway will be beginning next week. We'll keep you informed of developments as they happen, and please pray for everything to go smoothly.

Christchurch Roadworks

Please be aware of the on-going roadwork in Christchurch, resulting in road closures. Journeys may take longer, with diversions in place. See this link from the BCP website for all information. Please allow extra time when you're coming to The Runway.

RISE@home Cream Tea

LADIES, LAST CHANCE to book your spot today!
Join us on Sat 15th Nov, 2:00–4:30pm for an inspiring afternoon together, still on the Limitless theme. We'll enjoy a delicious cream tea, followed by an inspiring talk from the incredible Jan Kilpatrick (Iris Global UK).
Jo & the RISE Team xx

Living with a High View of Singleness

Following on from our God's Better Story series, we are hosting a seminar, with the aim to explore and discuss how we, as GodFirst, ensure that we live with a high view of singleness corporately and as individuals. This evening is for everyone, whether single or married. Sun 16th Nov, 7:30pm. The Runway.

International Mission

This week we hear from Katie Wassell in Brazil. Please read her update and prayer points at the bottom of the newsletter.

GodFirst Cafe Update

We have a name… Gate 15.
Planned opening is mid November. We will open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10:00am to 2:00pm.
The team of volunteers are participating in training including Food Hygiene and Barista training. We have a great team of volunteers but there is room for more, so please contact us if you would like to join us.
Equipment has been arriving weekly: Coffee grinder, hot water boiler, fridge units, display units etc.
It's all coming together! ☕️🍰

Reverse Advent Calendar

Christchurch Food Bank+ have launched their Reverse Advent Calendar list again. This is such a popular way of collecting for the food bank for families over Christmas. Click here to see the full list of items to be collected by early December. Thank you!

House to Rent

Is anyone in need of a short-term let (initially 6 months). A family in GodFirst have a 4 bed, newly refurbished, detached house with garden & off-street parking in BH8. If you want to find out more, please contact the office.

Inter-Church Dance Party

Mike & Trudi Thornton (used to be part of GodFirst) are organising a Praise Dance Party for all churches & all ages on Sat 29th Nov, 5:30-9pm @ St Paul's, BH8 0NY. Click here for the full flyer.

Twynham Church Christmas Fair

Twynham Church are hosting their annual Christmas Fair on Sat 15th Nov, 9:30am - 3pm. Click here for the full flyer info.

Newsletter Update

Thank you for praying for Pace and the great work that they do in local schools. Please click herefor their latest update. Many thanks.

Future Events

14th Dec | TWO Carol Services, 4:30pm & 7pm
23rd Dec | Christingle, 4pm
22nd Jan | Discovering the Book of Revelation
28th Mar | Create Conference

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