Weekly News - 31/10/2025

This Week

Fri, 5:30pm | Treat or Treat Party
Sun, 9:30am | Sunday Prayer
Sun, 10:30am | Sunday Service
Mon, 7pm | Powerhouse
Mon, 7pm | Alpha Course
Mon, 7:30pm | Bereavement Journey
Mon, 8pm | Parents' Prayer on Zoom
Tues, 9am | Worship, Encounter, Prayer
Tues, 6pm | Thrive: Bootcamp
Wed, 9:30am | First Steps
Wed, 7:30am | Thrive: HIIT
Wed, 11:30am | Thrive: PowerFlex
Wed, 7pm | GodFirst Youth
Thur, 10am | Pop-In Café
Thur, 12pm | Thrive: Strength & Balance
Fri, 10:30am | Truth be Told
Sat, 10am | Creative Spirit Space
Sat, 10am | Discovering the Bible Course Launch
Sat, 7pm | An African Dream Curry Night Fundraiser

The Ark: Pastoral Drop-In

The next Ark: Pastoral Drop-In session is Thur 6th Nov, 7pm. Due to team availability and roadworks, please email the pastoral team to request a meeting. No one will be here for a drop-in.

Christchurch Roadworks

Please be aware of the on-going roadwork in Christchurch, resulting in road closures. Journeys will 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.

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. Last chance to book: Wed 5th Nov.

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! ☕️🍰

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 Chris & Adrienne Robinson in Cambodia. Please read their update and prayer points at the bottom of the newsletter.

RISE@home Cream Tea

GodFirst Ladies – We're so excited for our next RISE@home gathering!
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).
This is an afternoon you won't want to miss – book your spot today!
With love,
Jo & the RISE Team xx

Future Events  

15th Nov | Rise@home Cream Tea
14th Dec | TWO Carol Services, 4:30pm & 7pm
23rd Dec | Christingle, 4pm
22nd Jan | Discovering the Book of Revelation
28th Mar | Create Conference