Weekly News 12/05/2023

Encounter Evening

This is an opportunity to gather together to spend time with God. Why not come as a Connect Group or gather with friends. Maybe invite someone who is new to Godfirst to join you for the evening. The only agenda we have is to worship and enjoy God. Open to everyone. Just come along. Wed 24th May, 7:30pm

Open Heaven

Open Heaven tickets are now LIVE! We are excited for our Open Heaven conference this year; we have Steve & Juliet Barber from Chroma Church Leicester as well as Paul & Sue Manwaring with us. You can find out more about them, all other info and book tickets by clicking here.
13th-14th Oct

Believe & Become

Believe & Become are two key evening for those that are looking at making GodFirst their home. They're a chance to explore, ask questions and find out more about GodFirst. For more information and to sign up for Believe (23rd May) click here, for Become(6th June) click here.

Thanksgiving Service for Helen Mason

On Thursday 18th May, 1:30pm, at The Runway, there's a thanksgiving service for Helen. Anyone is welcome to attend, followed by light refreshments. Please continue praying for her family and those close to her.

Serving in 0-4s

Could you join the 0-4's team? Do you have a heart for our really little ones and their families? Can you pray for our new generation?
Can you serve 1 in 4 weeks? 
If so, please email Sam Pink, or speak to her or Natalie Harden.

Duncan's Sabbatical

If you missed Duncan’s email this week, giving some details on his upcoming sabbatical, you can read it here.

Church Summer Camp

Thanks to everyone who's signed up for the camp - it's going to be great! For those intending to camp, please do get signed up as soon as possible so that we can confirm numbers with the site. Booking deadline 31st May.
Tickets are available for camping as well as day visitors. Click here for more information and to book.
Fri 25th - Mon 28th Aug

International Mission

This week we hear an update from Health and Hope in Myanmar. Please read the update below.

Exam Season

If you would like to pray for our youth by name, during their exam time this summer, please click here and we will send you the info to pray. Thanks, Sam.

Date Night in a Box

Care for the Family - various dates online, £15 per couple. Relationships face many ups and downs; whether you’ve journeyed a lot of life together, are childhood sweethearts, or your relationship is just blossoming, there’s always something new to uncover. Get ready to revisit those early days of dating, laugh a lot, and share a vision for your future together. Click here to find out more.

Helping the Homeless

Faithworks are hosting a number of events across BCP (including one at GodFirst on 18th May), where they are calling Christians to look at what is the Church's response to homelessness. Click here to look at their website and find out more.

Art Auction

On Sat 20th May, 11am viewings, 2pm auction, there's an auction of local artist, Lovedy James' paintings. Stanpit Village Hall. All proceeds going to the rebuilding of All Saints Church, Mudeford. 

Future Dates

31st July | Newday
25th Aug | Summer Camp
13th-14th Oct | Open Heaven Conference
For more information on our events visit the events page