Notices
Parish News
Notices
Today (Sunday 11th) we welcome Bishop Julie
and our candidates for Confirmation
Please pray for David, Joe and Sylvia (read their thoughts here: Candidates
Refreshments
We really struggled to fulfil the rota over December with Rob being ill.
Some people missed parts of services to ensure tea and coffee were available. I am afraid that next time we have a problem filling the rota we may have to cancel refreshments, this would be such a shame as it’s a great way for visitors to meet people and receive a warm welcome and for all of us who come to Church. If you joined the rota it would probably involve three Sundays in three months maximum, more likely two in three months.
We would show you what to do and ease you into the rota. Please could you help? To find out more please see Fiona Austin or email her at secretary@stbarnabasbromborough.org thank you.
Brass cleaning
This will now take place at 10.00 am on Saturday 17th January, not as previously advertised. As the team are all rather short and not up to climbing, we would really appreciate the help of taller people to clean the Brass Plaques on the aisle walls. Tea/coffee & biscuits supplied!
No Baptism
There is no baptism on Sunday 18th January.
There is a new yellow sign-up sheet at the back of the church for the Ark corner. This starts next Sunday, January 18th and runs to the end of February.
Please sign up if you are willing to take a turn in the corner. Many thanks, Gill
The Lt Sally Felix
Those congregation members who would like to attend her funeral, it will take place at Holy Cross, Woodchurch, on Wednesday January 14 at 10.15 am. Our prayers are with David and the family.
Thank you
Many thanks to all those folk who’ve been part of the Christmas Tree Final Takedown team, in whatever capacity, and to all those involved in the big tidy up after that to get the church ready for Sunday worship and the Bishop’s visit for the Confirmation.
To ALL involved, your help, and time, is greatly appreciated, and a big thank you from Jenny and the Churchwardens team. You’ve earned your place on Santa Frank’s good list!
Group Activities – Days and dates
- Knit & Natter 1.30 pm Mondays : in the Centre – 12th January
- Bible Study 1.00 pm Wednesdays: at the Rectory – 14th January
- Chat and Craft 9.30 am Fridays: in the Centre: – 16th January
- Messy Church 3.30 pm (normally 2nd Tuesday): in the Centre – 13th January
- Ladies’ Fellowship 7.30 pm 1st Tuesday: in the Centre
- Prayer Breakfast 10.00 am 1st Saturday: at the Rectory
- Brass Cleaning 10.00 am 2nd Saturday: In Church – 10th January
- Mens’ Breakfast 9.00 am 2nd Saturday: at the Royal Oak
- Mothers’ Union 2.00 pm 3rd Tuesday: in the Centre – 20th January
- Singing Group 12.30 pm 1st and 3rd Thursday: in the Centre – 15th January
- PCC: 7.00 pm 3rd Thursday: 19th February, 19th March
Dates for your diary
January 2026
Sunday 11th
9.15 am 1662 Holy Communion in church
11.00 am Confirmation with Bishop Julie+ in Church
Monday 12th 1.30 pm Knit & Knatter – all welcome in the Centre
Tuesday 13th
9.30 am Caritas Drop-in, in the Centre
3.30 pm Messy Church in the Centre
Wednesday 14th
10.30 am Holy Communion in the Centre
1.00 pm Bible Study – all welcome in the Centre
Thursday 15th
12.30 pm Singing Group meet in the Centre
7.00 pm PCC meet in the Centre
Friday 16th
9.30 am Chat & Craft – all most welcome in the Centre
12.00 pm Soup lunch in the Centre
Sunday 18th
9.15 am Holy Communion
11.00 am Word & Worship
6.30 pm Christian Unity Service St David’s URC, Eastham CH62 9DG
Monday 19th 1.30 pm Knit & Knatter – all welcome in the Centre
Tuesday 20th
9.30 am Caritas Drop-in, in the Centre
2.00 pm Mothers’ Union meet in the Centre
Wednesday 21st
10.30 am Holy Communion in the Centre
1.00 pm Bible Study at the Rectory
Friday 23rd 9.30 am Chat & Craft – all most welcome in the Centre
Sunday 25th
9.15 am Morning Prayer
11.00 am Holy Communion
Monday 26th 1.30 pm Knit & Knatter – all welcome in the Centre
Tuesday 27th 9.30 am Caritas Drop-in in the Centre
Wednesday 28th
10.30 am Holy Communion in the Centre
1.00 pm Bible Study at the Rectory
Friday 30th 9.30 am Chat & Craft – all welcome in the Centre
Some thoughts from our confirmation candidates:
David writes:
Growing up, I was brought up in a Christian household. I used to go to my parent’s methodist church every Sunday. It was something I did because I was told that I had to. I knew some of the stories of the Bible but I never understood the meanings and the teaching behind them. Growing up in my teen years I attended events such as Soul Survivor and the local church groups, and this is where I felt like I started to understand Christianity a little more but never felt a strong connection to my faith and so never felt it was the right time to be baptised. Years later I have joined St Barnabas and since joining I have felt a connection with God. I feel like now is the time to confirm my faith in him. Jesus has a path for us and I believe that he wanted me to know that he was there when I was younger but allowed me to follow him in my own time.
Sylvia Nurse says:
I have always been raised Christian. My whole life raised with the Church of England in my life. I learned a lot from my mother and was taught the stories of the bible growing up. And I have always wanted to be confirmed but thought I had left it a bit too late but now I have got the opportunity through going to church with my grandson Joe. I have visited multiple churches during my life, but I have always put my faith in the Church of England.
Joe Nurse writes:
I have always wanted to be christened my whole life. I had always said to my nan “I want to go to church I want to be christened” and eventually my mum and I came and here we are. I have the opportunity to be christened and confirmed. I have learnt a lot about Christianity from Social media and through the internet. I believe that putting my life into Christ is the best thing I’ve done.
Barbara says:
I was baptised when I was a baby and I was confirmed so long ago I can hardly remember it. I have had a difficult few years through John’s illness and following along after his death. It has been hard and I have felt a bit all over the place with that and some other issues. I was deeply moved when Tom and Olivia were baptised just before Christmas and I felt now was an opportunity to draw a line and renew my promises. I want to look ahead and see what God has planned for me. I really treasure my church now and my commitment has grown. St Barnabas is a really important support and like a family to me.
Please keep David, Sylvia, Joe and Barbara in your prayers over the next week or so.