Weekly News 17/03/2023
Weekly News 17/03/2023
Thank you to John Bament
Please keep signing the online & physical thank you cards for John Bament. We have an online card, please click here to leave a message. We'll also have physical cards to sign in the auditorium on Sunday.
Lunch together
NEXT Sun 26th March, we are having lunch together after the service. We love hanging out together and building connection, so come along with you own lunch and bring a dessert to share with others.
Be Baptised
Getting baptised is a key part of the journey in following Jesus. If you'd like to get baptised, the next baptisms are on Easter Day, Sun 9th April. For more information or to sign up, click here.
Sunday Email
We're reviewing the Sunday email, so for the next few weeks, we're pausing it to see what the impact may be. If you usually use that for the link to the live stream, you can search GodFirst Church Christchurch with Youtube, or click here for the link.
Preaching & Teaching Workshop
Morné is creating a space to help train and develop those who have a desire to preach or teach and lead others to the Father. For ALL ages from 13+. Click here for a video and click here for more information and to sign up. First one: Sun 26th March, 7:30pm.
Thrive: Bootcamp
Thrive is launching a weekly fitness class for members of GodFirst. If you're 18 or over then this is for YOU! You will be led through 45-60 minutes of exercise, have great fun and tone that incredible body that God created for you.
If this sounds interesting, please click here for more information.
International Mission
This week we hear an update from An African Dream in Uganda; see below for more information & prayer requests.
Noon Prayer on 23rd March
We invite you to join us at Noon prayer on zoom March 23rd for the National Day of Reflection. An opportunity to reflect and remember loved ones who’ve died, pray for those we know who are grieving, and pray a blessing for those who have lost loved ones in recent years. We will start the zoom prayer slightly beforehand and start with a minute’s silence at 12:00. Click here for the link.
New Songs Playlist
We've created a Youtube playlist of new (some not so new) worship songs, that we may introduce over the next few months. Let's listen and use them in our own worship times. Click here to listen!
Strongholds Resource
The elders would like to draw your attention to this resource written by Tony Goodman. The booklet is designed to help identity and confront areas in your life that are holding you back from walking in the abundant life that Jesus has provided for us. We recommend you engage with this free online resource. If you would prefer to purchase a hard copy, Tony has some available for £5 each and will be selling these after church this Sunday, 19th March.
Please click here for our website with additional information, including a short videointerview with Morné and Tony.
Chaiya Arts Awards
The UK’s biggest art awards illuminating faith and spirituality is bigger and better than ever. This third biennial competition, is now preparing to host
over 100 artists in a unique Winners exhibition entitled AWE+WONDER.
Artist's work expresses itself in diverse mediums
including – painting, sculpture, textiles, photography, installations, film, and ceramics.
Venue: OXO + Bargehouse galleries, Bargehouse St, London SE1 9PH
7-16 April 2023, 11am-6pm (last day till 4pm)
FREE ADMISSION. Art for sale £150 - £25,000.
We host thousands of visitors over the 10 days and really need your help hosting them at the exhibition. Click here to find out more, or click here to sign up to volunteer.
Future Dates
7th April | Good Friday Churches Together @ the Quomps
13th May | Rise: The Wonder
31st July| Newday
25th Aug | Summer Camp
13th Oct | Open Heaven Conference
For more information on our events visit the events page
International Mission
An African Dream in Uganda
Many thanks to those who prayed during our recent trip to Uganda. And thanks those that came to the feedback evening on Monday.
St Mark's School
- Give thanks for the recent leavers results at St Mark' School. We came 21st in the whole of Uganda!
- Pray for teachers with larger class sizes.
- Pray for Elisha (head teacher) & Lumika (AAD lead in Uganda) as they make decisions about the running of the school.
- Pray for good health for students and teachers amidst reports of typhoid.
Tailoring Project
- Give thanks for success stories from tailors as they have begun their own businesses.
- Pray for the 4 learners who are starting their own businesses in the next month.
- Pray for wisdom as the projects expands.
- Pray for Eunice (project lead) and Janet (trainer) as they encourage and teach the girls.