29th March 2026
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. We welcome particularly today Sue Cady, chaplain at Lee Abbey London, who will be preaching at both our morning services.
This Sunday we celebrate Palm Sunday, when we remember Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. For the crowds, this was a great moment of rejoicing as Jesus fulfilled age-old prophecies of deliverance. But for Jesus, this is a moment of preparation as he looks towards the cross. As we begin Holy Week and look towards the cross and resurrection of Jesus, let’s acclaim him as king, but remember that his reign is like no other. This king humbles himself and gives his life that we might live. Let’s come towards him today with open hands and open hearts.
TODAY'S SERVICES
Open Hands, Open Heart
Cheers and Tears
Luke 19:28-44
9am Holy Communion
Lead: Amedee Ruey
Preach: Sue Cady
10.30am Morning Worship
Lead: Andy Buckler
Preach: Sue Cady
5pm French Connect
Lead: Gilbert Chellembrom
Preach: Paul Orard
Please note there is no Create service this week
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
Thursday 7:30pm - Maundy Thursday Service
Friday 7:30pm - Good Friday Service
Sunday 5th April - Easter Sunday
6am Dawn Service
10:30am Easter Celebration
NOTICES
GIFT DAY
A huge thank you to everyone who has given so far to our annual Gift Day. So far around £30,000 has been given! This is wonderful, but there is still a long way to go. If you have not yet contributed, please take time to pray about how much you can give.
For more information about Gift Day and to give online, go to: stbk.org.uk/giftday2026 . You may also give using the forms available in church with the Sunday news sheet. Every gift will be gratefully received.
WildLife: Palm Sunday
We will be learning about and celebrating Palm Sunday this week in WildLife. Working though Matthew 21:1-11, the children will be invited to take inspiration from the crowd and think about how we can welcome Jesus with enthusiasm into our lives. We will also be decorating a palm cross, playing games, learning a new song 'Hosanna!', and having a hot cross bun tea party. We look forward to welcoming you to WildLife at our 10:30am service on Sunday!
EASTER AT STBK
We warmly invite you to join us this Easter! Please note the dates of our Holy Week and Easter services and pray about those you might invite to come on Easter Sunday. Publicity is available at the back of church. More details on stbk.org.uk/easter
PCC AND DEANERY SYNOD
This year we will be electing a number of new members of the PCC (church council), and representatives to the Deanery synod (gathering of local churches). Anyone who is on the electoral roll is eligible to stand. If you feel God might be calling you to serve in either capacity, please let us know by contacting tania@stbk.org.uk
ALPHA
Curious about the Christian faith?
Would you like to explore it more deeply in a safe, welcoming environment?
Do you want to laugh, ask your questions freely, and discover what Christianity is really about?
Are you looking to get connected and feel at home in a church community?
Alpha is for you.
Join us for 9 weeks 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.
Starting Wednesday 15 April at 7:30–9:00pm
Sign up here: https://stbk.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3539264
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.