Weekly News - 24/10/2025
This Week
Fri, 7pm | GodFirst Youth Hangout
Sun, 9:30am | Sunday Prayer
Sun, 10:30am | Sunday Service
Mon, 7pm | Alpha Course
Mon, 7:30pm | Bereavement Journey
Tues, 9am | Worship, Encounter, Prayer
Tues, 6pm | Thrive: Bootcamp
Wed, 7:30am | Thrive: HIIT
Wed, 11:30am | Thrive: PowerFlex
Thur, 10am | Pop-In Café
Thur, 12pm | Thrive: Strength & Balance
Fri, 5:30pm | Treat or Treat Party
Bring & Share Lunch
Come and join Doug and Chris Croucher, and their Connect Group in the Cafe space, as they hold a lunch to give feedback from Doug, Steve & Sarah's trip to the Balkans and celebrate him turning 80! Bring something to share and join in the fun!
Sun 26th Oct, 1pm.
Christchurch Roadworks
From Mon 27th Oct, 6pm, for three weeks, there's fairly major roadworks in Christchurch, resulting in road closures. Journeys will take longer, with long diversions in place. See this link from the BCP website for all information. Please allow extra time when you're coming to The Runway.
Treat or Treat Kids Community Party
Join us for our Free Halloween alternative - Treat or Treat! Lots of treats will be in store, including hot dogs and cupcakes.
This evening is aimed at primary school children but feel welcome to bring older and younger children with you too! This is an event for families, so parents and carers stay with their children and enjoy the fun. Fri 31st Oct, 5:30-7pm. Invite your friends, family and neighbours. Click here for all info.
An African Dream Fundraiser Curry Night
Come and enjoy some lovely curries, naan, rice and homemade onion bhajis! Have a great night with friends or making new friends.
Find out a bit more about the work of An African Dream. Bring your own drinks.
Don't forget some change for the raffle!
Sat 8th Nov, 7pm. Book in here.
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 Health & Hope in Myanmar. Please read their update and prayer points at the bottom of the newsletter.
RISE: Release the Roar
Ladies - bookings have now opened for the RISE Annual National Conference: Release the Roar, 16th May 2026. Get booked in for a day of worship, fun and hear our amazing speaker, Rachel Hughes. We will be unpacking Isaiah 61 and discover the power of YOUR voice in God's amazing plan! This is one not to miss. GodFirst, this is for you, get booked in. Love Jo and the team xx
Future Events
8th Nov | Discovering the Bible Course Launch
15th Nov | Rise@home Cream Tea
14th Dec | TWO Carol Services, 4:30pm & 7pm
22nd Jan | Discovering the Book of Revelation
28th Mar | Create Conference