We currently hold the following meetings:
(click on the meeting name to see further details)a Sunday morning Prayer Meeting
a Sunday morning Worship Service
a Wednesday evening Bible Study
a monthly Women's Fellowship
a periodic Men's Fellowship
and an annual Church CampWe can also provide a Sunday School as and when necessary
Other special meetings take place from time to time:
details of these may be found by clicking here
Prayer Meeting
Time: 9:45 a.m. each Sunday
Place: The Performing Arts Centre at Heaton Intermediate School, 125/133 Heaton Road, Merivale, ChristchurchThe Prayer Meeting is open to all. It finishes at about 10:15 a.m. and is followed by light refreshments before our Worship Service commences.
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Sunday Worship Service
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Time:
10:30 a.m. each Sunday This is the main meeting of the church and forms the focus for our worship of God, our fellowship with one another, and the teaching of the Word. The Service includes congregational singing of psalms, hymns and songs, the public reading of the Bible and prayer, and the preaching of God's Word. The formal part of the meeting usually finishes at about 11:45 a.m. and further details are available by clicking here. |
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Bible Study
Time: 7:30 p.m. each Wednesday
(occasionally this meeting is replaced by a Church Members' Meeting)
Place: A home of members of the churchThe Bible Study is for all those who want to grow in their knowledge of the Scriptures and how Christians can live God-honouring lives. The meeting may utilise audio/video material as well as other Bible Study aids, and involves interactive discussion under the leadership of a member
of the church.The meeting usually finishes at about 9:00 p.m.
and is followed by light refreshments.
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Women's Fellowship
Time: 7:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month
Place: Usually held in a home of members of the congregationThis meeting is for women and girls (according to the parents' discretion) who want to study the Word of God together, with a particular focus upon helping women to apply the teachings of the Bible to their particular circumstances. The meeting also provides an opportunity for Christian fellowship and friendship.
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Men's Fellowship
Time: 7:30am - 9:30am on three Saturday mornings each year
(the last Saturday of the first, second and third term school holidays)
Place: the venue is arranged for each meetingThis meeting is for men and boys (according to the parents' discretion) and is intended as an opportunity for fellowship, discussion and prayer. From time to time a speaker may present a topic, at other times one of the men will lead a study in the Word of God. The meeting begins with breakfast and ends with corporate prayer. Those wishing to attend a particular meeting are asked to register their interest and may be
required to pay a small fee to cover the cost of breakfast.
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Church Camp
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Time: annually - usually on Christchurch Show Weekend (November) The Church Camp is intended as a time for physical relaxation, friendly fellowship and spiritual encouragement for those in regular attendance at any of the meetings of the church. |
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GBC meets at
Heaton Intermediate School
Performing Arts centre
The main entrance is off Heaton Road
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