19th April 2026
Welcome to St Barnabas, especially if you are visiting or here for the first time! Please introduce yourself to our host team so we can welcome you personally.
In this Easter season, we continue a new preaching series entitled ‘Minor Prophets, Major Topics’. The books we call ‘Minor Prophets’ in the Old Testament speak to situations of great social and political upheaval in the life of the people of God. At first glance, these writings can seem distant and rather hard to read, but they are all profoundly marked by the pattern of death and resurrection that is finally revealed in Jesus. Death comes as the ultimate consequence of rebellion against God, but in his faithfulness to his covenant promises, God always has his arms open to forgive and bring new life. With judgment there is also grace.
This Sunday we are looking at the prophet Zephaniah who predicts a time of judgment on sin which will also bring purification of God’s people by his mercy and grace. This short book contains one of the most beautiful pictures of God’s tender love for his people: ‘The Lord you God is with you, he is mighty to save, he will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing’ (3:17). What a word of encouragement for us who through Christ are members of God’s covenant people and inheritors of his promises!
TODAY'S SERVICES
Zephaniah: Mercy and Grace
Zephaniah 3:1-20
9am Holy Communion
Lead: Roger Hall
Preach: Amedee Ruey
10.30am Morning Worship, with Holy Communion
Lead: Audrey Linton
Preach: Amedee Ruey
5pm French Connect
Lead: Corinne Chellembrom
Preach: Amedee Ruey
7pm Create
Lead: Juliette Colas
Preach: Mike Dickson
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 7:15pm - Alpha
Sunday 26th April
9am Holy Communion
10:30am Morning Worship, followed by APCM
5pm French Connect
7pm Create
NOTICES
WildLife New Series: Creation Champions!
We are starting our new series, Creation Champions working our way through the seven days of God's creation before moving on to reflecting on the theme of creation throughout the Bible. This week we are going to focus on paying attention to and celebrating the greatness and beauty of God's creation (and what we go 'Wow' about!). We will reflect on the amazing transformation from the start of Genesis(1:1-2) when 'the earth was formless and empty' to the abundance of God's creation all around us. We are also going to have the grand opening of our new STBK WildLife garden area which will help us to embrace the important part we play in caring for God’s creation - being His Creation Champions! We look forward to seeing you at our 10:30am service.
ALPHA
Last Wednesday we kicked off our Alpha course, it’s not too late to join. Alpha is a time to laugh, discover, ask questions, and build meaningful connections. Each evening begins with a shared dinner, creating space to relax and get to know one another. Whether you come on your own or bring a friend, a colleague, or a family member—everyone is welcome.
Every Wednesday at 7:30pm
Sign up here: https://stbk.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3539264
Seek First HIS Kingdom
Leah Haynes is partnering with Faith Driven Entrepreneur to facilitate a group of 10-15 entrepreneurs who share our hopes, struggles, and questions. You can find out more by watching this short trailer to see what it’s all about. Join us on this foundation journey here at St Barnabas Kensington!
SFHK will feature 8 weeks of content produced by Faith Driven Entrepreneur intended to deepen our identity as followers of Christ and provide a space for us to build community at St Barnabas. We'll meet on Saturday mornings, starting Saturday 25 April.
Head to stbk.org.uk/seek-first-his-kingdom to find out more!
ANNUAL CHURCH MEETING (APCM)
Please note that the APCM will take place next Sunday 26th April after a shortened 10.30am service. All are welcome to attend this important moment when we review the past year and elect new members of the PCC. For information, the updated electoral roll is available to consult in the church room - please do check that your name is on it!
MINOR PROPHETS, MAJOR TOPICS
Our current sermon series takes us into territory we don’t often explore! The minor prophets can be difficult to read, partly because they are rooted in ancient historical contexts, but also because their message is uncompromising. God will deal with sin, but with judgment also always comes grace. As we move through this series, why not watch the short video presentations of these books done by the Bible Project? They are excellent and stimulating introductions to each book. Highly recommended!
Try this week’s message on Zephaniah: https://bibleproject.com/videos/zephaniah/
ORGAN CELEBRATION EVENT
We are excited to invite everyone to a special event during which we will be giving thanks to God for the restored organ and to those who have given so generously to enable its restoration. The evening will begin with celebratory refreshments and continue with hymns, prayers, music on the organ, and a presentation from Andrew Caskie, CEO of Nicholsons who will explain all about the restoration process. Please note the date: Saturday 9th May at 7.30pm. All are welcome!
TESTIMONIES
As a follow on from our series ‘From God with Love’ we want to be more intentional in sharing testimonies of what God is or has been doing in our lives, what he is saying to us, how he has opened up doors of opportunity and shown us his love… If you have a story to share, please send it to us using this new email address: testimonies@stbk.org.uk. Thank you!
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.