Weekly News: 20/12/2024

New Connect Groups

We're excited to announce that we have FIVE new Connect Groups starting in January. We call our small groups, ‘Connect Groups’ because we want them to be places where friendships can flourish, community can take place and Christian faith can be challenged and grow.

The new groups are:

• Believe in Business: Roland Gilbert. fortnightly, various days.
• Behold: Emma & Ben Slater, Bransgore, weekly, Thursdays.
• Steve & Sarah Stotesbury, Milford-on-Sea, fortnightly, Wednesdays.
• God's Better Story (for the duration of the series): Sam Pink, Toby Wood, Weekly, Wednesdays.
• Roger & Wendy Edwards, Mudeford, weekly, Tuesdays.

If you'd like to find out more, or sign up, to any of these groups, click here.

God's Better Story

Our preaching series from January to March is called God's Better Story. 

We love stories—they captivate and inspire us, transporting us to new worlds. But stories aren’t just found in books or movies—we live in them. They shape how we see success, love, happiness, and identity. Today’s loudest stories make US the heroes: who define identity, rewrite morality, and decide what truth is. But how is that story going? Is it everything we hoped for? The Christian story offers something better—a narrative with God at the centre, where life has meaning, hope, and purpose. Join us in January as we explore God’s Better Story.

Click here to watch a short video from Morné talking about the series.
Click here for more information.

This Week

Sun, 9:30am | Sunday Prayer
Sun, 10:30am | Sunday Service: All-age
Thur, 9am | Office Re-opens
Thur, 10am | Pop-In Café

For more information on our events visit the events page

Sunday Refreshments

This Sunday, 29th Dec, we'll just be serving refreshments after the service.

Office Hours

The office is closed until Thursday  2nd Jan 2025. If any pastoral need arises, please either contact your Connect Group leader or email the pastoral team.

Baptisms

Baptism is an important step in the journey of following Jesus. On Sun 19th Jan, we'll be holding our next baptisms. If you'd like to find out more, please email Ali Baxter.

Church Camp: Save the Date

It's just been decided that we're going ahead with another church camp Fri 22nd - Mon 25th August 2025. Please save the date and further details will follow in the new year.

New Life Groups

New Life Groups follow on from Alpha and are specifically for new Christians, and for other disciples of Jesus, that would appreciate a journey through key foundational themes.

New groups will be starting in January. If you would like to find out more, please click here, complete the form and someone will be in contact with you.

Bethel Sozo Basic Training

Do remember to sign up for the Bethel Sozo training, 31st Jan - 1st Feb. To find out more please go to godfirst.church/bethel-sozo

SWEP

If you're able to help, please drop off these items in the yellow bucket, by the front door at The Runway: underwear, socks, deodorant, chocolate, writing materials. Thank you so much.

Future Dates 

5th Jan | Vision Sunday
5th Jan | Worship and Encounter Night
12th Jan | Family Meeting
31st Jan | Bethel Sozo Training
For more information on our events visit the events page