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MINISTRIES
There's a lot going on at Goldings! Join us to become part of the family and find out what you can get involved with throughout the year. For example, we have, from time to time, run Deaf Awarness courses for the church fellowship, we have youth meetings, movie nights, church family events, baptism classes, meals out together, New Year's Eve events, gardening days, baby showers...join us and become part of the Goldings family!
Sunday Service
Our Sunday Service starts at 11:00am and finishes around 12:30pm. We have teas and coffees after the service and, if its someone's birthday or someone is celebrating something, you might be offered cake too!
Our sermons are interpreted into BSL (British Sign Language) every week and deaf people are fully included in the life of the church.
Car parking facilities are available in the church car-park, although when this is full you can usually find alternative parking in the streets surrounding the church.
Creche Facilities
Our creche room is for the use of parents with babies and toddlers. If you find your child is becoming restless or upset during the church service you can make your way to our creche room where there are toys and books for the little ones and a TV relay service where parents can still see what's going on in the church and listen to the sermon. We also have a baby nappy changing facilities available.
Kid's Ministry
Children from Year 1 to Year 7 (ages 4 - 12) can go out to Sunday School mid-way through the main service. If your child prefers to stay in the service with you they are welcome to do that too.
Young teens usually stay in the service but have a short meeting afterwards to discuss any questions they might have and to pray together.
Women's Ministry
The women at Goldings meet on Friday Mornings with Kim for Bible Study and Prayer. We plan to also open up this meeting for women on a week-day evening too, which will allow women who are at work during the day to attend.
Men's Ministry
There's a lot of men's ministry that goes on in small groups, and one to one discipleship. We also have the occasional men's breakfast too and usually include a guest speaker to give their testimony.
New Believers
Goldings has two meetings for new believers and those who still have questions. The meetings are run by John Tebboth and are well attended. They are a great opportunity to find out about the bible and how it all fits together and to bring your questions to those who can help you.
Youth Ministry and Apologetics
At Goldings we believe in equipping our teenagers with answers to some of the big questions thrown out by those who object to the Christian faith. We have been learning about the authenticity of the bible, the way science and christianity can actually compliment each other and strengthen the case for God, how to examine evidence and how to think logically. We've looked at philosophy and some of the great thinkers of the past, we've considered what DNA tells us about how we are made, we've discussed the free will of man....the list goes on!