Sunday 7th September
Welcome to St Barnabas, especially if you are here for the first time! Please introduce yourself to our host team so we can welcome you personally. And welcome back to French Connect and Create as both services start again this Sunday following the summer break.
This Sunday we are launching a new series, “Life in his name”, looking together at the life Jesus offers us as shown through the gospel of John. Towards the end of the gospel, the author explains that he has written that we "may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing we may have life in his name” (John 20:31). This promise of life touches us on every level and enables us to see our existence, our purpose and our calling in the light of the love that God has for us. It is also a wonderful message we are called to share with those around us. We are called to be carriers of life! So let’s look to him this Autumn both to receive the “life in all its fulness” he offers us, and then to be - like Jesus himself - carriers of this life to everyone around us.
TODAY'S SERVICES
Life in His Name
John 1:1-14
9am Holy Communion
Lead: Charles Irons
Preach: Andy Buckler
Hymns: 94, 69, 467
5pm French Connect
Lead: Corinne Chellembrom
Preach: Andy Buckler
10:30am Morning Worship
Lead: Grace Bally Balogun
Preach: Andy Buckler
7pm Create
Lead: Simon Lilley
Preach: Andy Buckler
FARSI TRANSLATION ON SUNDAYS
Each Sunday we aim to offer live translation of the 10.30 am service into Farsi.
To access this, please follow this link at the time of the service:
عزيزانى كه در كليسا حضور ندارند مى توانند از لينك زوم استفاده كنند و به زوم وصل شوند و ترجمه مراسم را گوش كنند با
سپاس كليساى سنت بارناباس
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85271717355?pwd=Z2svWG9pYWRlSmdjMjJXV0NIejhrQT09
Meeting ID: 852 7171 7355
Passcode: 270176
THIS WEEK
Each morning at 8am – Morning Prayer on Zoom (link on Prayer Page)
Tuesday 7am – Early Morning Prayer
Tuesday 10am - Barnies Soft Play
Wednesday 10am - Women on Wednesday
Saturday 10am - Family Fun Day
Sunday 14th September
9am Holy Communion
10.30am Morning Worship
5pm French Connect
7pm Create
NOTICES
OFFERING
Please note that, in addition to using the card readers in church or giving in cash, you may give directly to STBK by following this QR code. Thank you in advance for your generosity - all gifts given will go directly to support our church’s ongoing ministry as we reach out to those in need around us with the love of Christ.
WIDLIFE
We are starting with this term's theme of Team Barnabas! This will be a chance to share examples from the Bible of team players - encouragers, friends, believers, supporters each using their different skills, strengths and character in God's team. This week we are starting with Barnabas and sharing Acts 4: 32-37 (and also the story of Saul and Barnabas in The Toddlers Bible for Little Lions). We will spend the next few weeks on Barnabas so this week is starting to focus on the idea of a team and being a team player.
Our memory verse for the next two weeks is: ‘The group of believers were joined in their hearts, and they had the same spirit. No person in the group said that the things he had were his own. Instead they shared everything.’ Acts 4:32 (there will be actions to go with it!) Our prayer focus for the week ahead will be to give thanks to God for all those that support and encourage us.
Wildlife Groups:
Little Lions: Nursery & Reception
Octopus: School years 1-4
Penguins: School years 5-8
Youth: School years 9 and above
BARNIES SOFT PLAY
Barnies Soft Play will return on Tuesday 9 September! We meet on Tuesday mornings during term time, from 10am-11.30am, in the main church building. There is tea and coffee available as well as soft play pods, a ballpit and lots of toys! Barnies Soft Play costs £5 and is suitable for children aged 0-4 years old.
THOMAS BUCKLER ALBUM LAUNCH PARTY
We are excited to announce that on Friday 19th September (7-9.30pm) we will be hosting a launch party for Thomas Buckler's upcoming EP ‘Tree Of Life Vol 1: JOY’. Everyone is invited to what will be an inspirational evening of music and worship. To help with numbers, please register in advance at this link: https://stbk.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3095647. There is an optional £5 ticket price for those able to contribute to the costs of the event.
ALPHA
This autumn we will be running a new Alpha Course in English, French and Farsi on Tuesday evenings, beginning on September 30th. Alpha is a wonderful way to discover and grow in the Christian faith in a relaxed environment. Please take time to pray about whether you can come, and who you might be able to invite. Invitation cards are available in the church room.
Outreach Pastor for STBK
We are excited to welcome this Sunday Juliette Colas who is joining the team at STBK as "Outreach Pastor". This is a new position that we have created to help us evangelize and reach out to those around with the love of Christ in new ways. We are still looking to complete funding for this post. Would you have the possibility of helping us? Any contribution will be welcome. Thank you and be blessed!
https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/outreachpastor
Funerals
- Angela Campbell: A thanksgiving service for Angela will be taking place in St Barnabas on Thursday 11th September at 11.15am. All are welcome. Please pray for Angela’s family and friends, especially Clare Robinson (also a member of our church), at this sad time.
- Derek Montefiore: A long-standing member of the church, Derek passed away peacefully a few weeks ago. Please pray for his daughter Anne (also a member of STBK) and their family as they prepare for the funeral which will take place in St Barnabas on Wednesday 24th September at 11.30am. All are welcome to come.
Gospel Choir & Concert
Join us for a joyful day of song, celebration and a powerful Gospel Concert.
Led by the musical director ELAINE SIMPSON, the co-founding member of the 2018 Royal Wedding KINGDOM CHOIR.
For more information head and to register go to https://stbk.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3080635 or contact Audrey Linton at aalinton@outlook.com
At St Barnabas, we are a vibrant and diverse community, passionate about
WELCOMING all in Jesus’ name, GROWING TOGETHER as his disciples,
and STEPPING OUT in God’s mission to all nations.