This Sunday: 11th January: Epiphany 1
- 9:30am Service of the Word (in Church)
- 11:15am Family Communion (in Church)
Readings this Sunday:
Isaiah 42.1–9 Acts 10.34–43 Matthew 3.13–end
Prayer for the week:
Heavenly Father, at the Jordan you revealed Jesus as your Son: may we recognize him as our Lord and know ourselves to be your beloved children; through Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen
What’s On This Week:
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Please pray for:
Those who have asked for our prayers: Judy Ball, Cathy Cordery, Shirley Corti, Mike Edwards, Nick and Alison Gibbon, Abigail Ryan-Riley, Roman Thumwood, Pauline Smith, Janet, Guy Watt. And those who have died recently: Pat Stevens.
Notices:
Funeral of our sister, the late Pat Stevens will take place in church on Thursday 15th January, starting at 11:30am.
Church Flowers. For those who love flowers and would like to contribute to the displays in church, there is a list in the parish centre to add your name. You might like to remember a loved one or celebrate a special occasion. A donation may be given to Wendy Howell or Gail Houghton at the relevant time.
Prayer meeting for the Hong Kong ministry. Saturday 31st Jan, starting at 10:00am at St Barnabas, please do come to this in-person prayer meeting: a joint gathering of current St Barnabas and Hong Kongers, as we pray for our future joint ministry.
Regular giving to St Barnabas. If you consider St Barnabas is your home church, please support our mission and ministry. The best way is to give regularly through the Parish Giving Scheme by clicking here. Or see the ‘Giving’ page on our website. Ask Richard Cunningham (our treasurer) or Revd Kevin for further details.
Eco Tip: During January, The White Horse in Grove Road are collecting empty sweet tubs for recycling (eg Celebrations, Quality Street). Hand them over at the bar during opening hours.
Local litter pick: We will be meeting in the Parish Centre for a local litter pick On Monday 12th January at 9.30 (for about an hour). All equipment is provided.
Calling all bakers: We have a small team of bakers who make cakes for our regular Café Church. There are a few gaps on the rota for 2026 so we are wondering if anyone would like to be a "Guest Baker" for one Sunday, (with no obligation to go on the rota). If you are not a fan of baking, an offer to buy cakes would also be welcome! A sign up sheet is available in the Parish Centre. Thankyou!
Contact details:
Vicar: Revd Kevin Lovell, 01189 475214, vicar@saintbarnabas.org.uk
Churchwarden:
Louise Morgan churchwarden1@saintbarnabas.org.uk
Notices etc. for this sheet to reach Revd Kevin by 12 noon on Wednesday.
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