Sunday 26th October
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.
This Sunday in our four services we continue our autumn series entitled “Life in his name”, looking together at the life Jesus offers us as shown through the gospel of John. This week’s theme is “Healed for Life” as we reflect together on the hope Jesus brings to a man by the pool of Bethesda, totally transforming his life.
TODAY'S SERVICES
Healed for Life
John 5:1-15
9am Holy Communion
Lead: Roger Hall
Preach: Grace Bally-Balogun
Hymns: 514, 287, 56
5pm French Connect
Lead: Andy Buckler
Preach: Amedee Ruey
10:30am Morning Worship, with baptisms
Lead: Andy Buckler
Preach: Grace Bally-Balogun
7pm Create
Lead: Andy Buckler
Preach: Basir Amini
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 7:15pm - Alpha
Friday 5pm - Light Party
Saturday 7:30pm - Gig night
Sunday 2nd November
9am Holy Communion
10.30am Morning Worship
5pm French Connect
7pm Create
NOTICES
Wildlife Half Term Movie Time!
As it is the half term holiday, we will have a slightly different Wildlife this week. The children will join together in the Howard Hall and we will watch the film 'Prince of Egypt' and have a time of prayer. We look forward to welcoming those of you that are here!
Glowing Bright Children's Light Party - 31st October 5-7pm
You are invited to the Glowing Bright Light Party! This is happening on Friday 31st October from 5pm to 7pm. Please register here: St Barnabas Glowing Bright Light Party! - STBK Church
There will be:
- a Knock-on-the-Door Sweet Treat Hunt
- a UV Glow Disco and games
- Glowing Bright Face Art
- Craft Activities and Games
- Snacks and Drinks (for accompanying adults too!)
We look forward to seeing you there for lots of fun and brightness!
(the Light Party is aimed at 4-12 year olds!)
GIG NIGHT - Saturday 1st November
Each month our musicians play in a local pub - the next date is Saturday 1st November at the Castle Pub, Holland Park Avenue from 7:30pm. Gig nights offer a wonderful opportunity for us to connect with others in our local area in unlikely and joyful ways! It’s also a great moment to invite friends to meet others from the church. Our presence often opens up great conversations about the Lord, leading to invitations to people to come and see for themselves. Please note the date and invite friends to come with you on 1st November!
Midweek Lunchtime Concert Wednesday 5th November, 1pm
Step out of the everyday and into a world of exquisite sound. This Wednesday, soprano Oksana Lepska and pianist Tania Park present a lush programme of lyrical and soulful French and Russian songs.
From the shimmering intimacy of Fauré and Poulenc to the sweeping emotion of Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff, this concert offers a rare chance to experience vocal and piano artistry at its finest.
Admission is free. All are welcome. For more information: concerts@stbk.org.uk
SAYING THANK YOU TO H
H will be stepping down in November after 10 years as Associate Vicar here at STBK, in order to focus on his new role as CEO of the Gregory Centre for Church Multiplication (CCX). We are deeply grateful to him for everything he has brought us, and will be thanking him and praying for him and Carol at a special united service for the whole church on Sunday 23rd November at 10.30am. We have also set up a Just Giving page for anyone wanting to make a gift to bless them. To contribute, just follow the link or QR code. Please give generously! - https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/hthankyou
JOHN IRVINE
John died peacefully on 10th October surrounded by his immediate family. He was vicar at St Barnabas from 1985-2001 and led the HTB church plant that revitalised our church in 1985. As we give thanks for his life, let’s continue to hold his family in our prayers. Please note that the time of John’s funeral on Monday 10th November has changed to 12.30pm (from 2pm). Everyone is welcome to the service which will be taking place at Bishop Hannington Memorial Church in Hove. If you would like help with transport, or can offer a lift, please sign the list at the back of church.
SHOEBOX APPEAL
This year we are encouraging members of the church to take part in the shoebox appeal - filling shoeboxes with Christmas gifts for children in need, organised by the charity Samaritans Purse. If you are interested in taking part, please pick up your shoebox from the welcome desk! More details on the website occ.samaritans-purse.org.uk
WOMEN OF STBK, Save The Date!
Join us for a weekend away from the to-do list at St. Columba's retreat centre in Woking, 6-8 February, 2026. This is a wonderful opportunity to get to know other women at STBK and be restored in a relaxed environment. Our speaker, author and editor Claire Musters, has written widely for women and describes herself as "a lover of words and music-and the way that God has worked his grace in my life." There will be time and space for prayer, contemplation, singing, walking, creating, playing and resting.
The full cost for the weekend will be £245 for a single en-suite room, with all meals included, £215 if you are happy to share a twin room. Partial bursaries may be available if cost is a barrier. Spaces will be limited due to venue size; hold your spot with a £50 deposit. Please contact Carolyn Green or Dana Irons for more information. Please register in advance here.
REGULAR GIVING
At St Barnabas we encourage all our members to give regularly to the church. If you do not yet do this, please would you consider starting? It will help our church finances, but more importantly, it will be a source of blessing for you. One ancient pattern of generosity is to tithe your income (give 10% to God). But whatever the amount, God loves a cheerful giver! To get started, please go to stbk.org.uk/regular-giving or follow the QR code. If you would like help setting up a bank standing order, please contact us at giving@stbk.org.uk.
To encourage us all, here are some thoughts from church members on giving:
"When I think about how much I used to spend on two coffees and a croissant at Costa most mornings, the cost of giving feels small by comparison. Yet what I gain — discipline, self-esteem, and faith — is far greater. The return on investment truly makes sense."
"The truth is that when you give God what you have, you will be amazed what He does with it."
"This absolutely a no brainer for me. It’s what the bible says. By tithing I am completely trusting in God for my future. I am investing in him. He is a faithful God and because He is I want to be faithful to him 100%. There is no debate it’s the right thing with however much or little you have."
CHRISTMAS LUNCH
This year we want to organise a special Christmas lunch following the morning service on Christmas Day for all who would like to celebrate the joy of Christmas together. We will enjoy a full Christmas meal, with lots of fun and laughter. If you are interested in joining the fun and sharing in this special time with others, please let Andy or Uta know! We would also be delighted to hear of anyone who can offer practical help with this.
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.