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St Barnabas, Fendalton

St Barnabas Connect: 19 May 2023

Christ is risen! He is Risen indeed, Alleluia!

Ascensiontide: On Thursday we celebrated the Ascension of Jesus, 40 days beyond Easter where Jesus entered beyond space-time the presence of God. Our prayer over the next week is Come Holy Spirit as we pray for the Spirit of Jesus to be sent afresh upon the Church that we might better live as the Body of Christ here on earth. I’m reminded of the medieval Spanish mystic St Teresa of Avila’s great prayer: “Christ has no body now on earth but yours, no hands, no feet on earth but yours,

Yours are the eyes with which he looks with compassion on this world, Yours are the feet with which he walks to do good, Yours are the hands, with which he blesses all the world.”

Staff & Vestry Afternoon: On Sunday 21st we will have a 3 hour gathering of our staff and Vestry as we meet together to plan, pray and share fellowship together. At Vestry during the week we were visited by our Archdeacon for Regeneration and Mission, Mark Chamberlain, who gave us a presentation on the Diocesan Mission Action Plan (DMAP) with his customary energy and enthusiasm. He certainly got us ‘revved up” as we work towards a new Mission Action Plan for our parish, watch this space!

Do keep us in you prayers as we meet.

Pentecost: Next weekend we celebrate the gift of God’s Spirit to the Church, sometimes called the birthday of the Church, as the Spirit launched the church into mission in Christ’s name. Messy Church will be gathering on Saturday 27th afternoon with the theme “Stronger Together” - do come along and join in the fun, faith, food and fellowship together!

Then at all our services on Sunday 28th we will celebrate Pentecost—it’s a great day to wear your flame colours, red, yellow, orange… it’s a wonderful day of celebration, colour and joy to cheer up the winter weather. Come, Holy Spirit!

Arohanui, Jenny

Contents

Explore - Being Human in Our Diversity - 21/5

by Andy Dickson

Come and join us, 7pm May 21, in the Hall, as special guest Manny Koks leads us through an exploration of what it means to be human and celebrate diversity, through his lived experienced as a person with a disability.

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Messy Church: May 27 Stronger Together

by Jenny Wilkens

Diary now, a great opportunity to learn how we are stronger together through the power of God's Holy Spirit, given to the Church on the day of Pentecost.

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May's Mooring Post

by Jo Cotton

The Mooring Post is the parish magazine produced by St Barnabas Fendalton each month.

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A Man for All Seasons is in town! 17-27/5

by Jenny Wilkens

Beautifully written and excellently told, accompanied by an original score - you won't want to miss out on this historical modern classic.

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Hear Nigel Yeoh on Andy's podcast

by Andy Dickson

St Barnabas' own Nigel Yeoh joined me on my podcast, Down to Earth Conversations.

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Celebrating St Barnabas 9-11 June

by Jo Cotton

This weekend we will be celebrating St Barnabas Day with three special events. Put these in your diary...

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Confirmation—June 11th 7pm @ Antioch

by Jenny Wilkens

We have 8 adults who will be confirmed by Bishop Peter at this special service on St Barnabas Day.

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Age Concern 'Steady As You Go' Class starts June 20

by Jo Cotton

Falling over is not a natural part of ageing. Falls are often preventable!

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Winter months, loneliness and isolation amongst older men.

by Dr Paul Willis and Alex Vickery

Dr Paul Willis and Alex Vickery from the Centre for Research in Health and Social Care introduce findings from their recent project looking at older men at the margins.

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Come and join the Eldercare Group, there is a place just for you...

by Jo Cotton

The Elder Care Group meets at St Barnabas Church every Monday at 1pm. It is a social group for people over the age of 65 years.

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Wanted: Children and Families Minister, St Barnabas, Fendalton

by Jo Cotton

Do you have a passion for working with children and families? Are you enthusiastic about the Christian faith and are willing to help children and families engage with the message of Jesus in a fun, caring and supportive environment?

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Wanted: Youth Minister, St Barnabas, Fendalton

by Jo Cotton

Do you have a passion for leading and discipling young people? Are you enthusiastic about the Christian faith and want to help young people engage with the message of Jesus Christ and build a Christian community? Is God calling you to join the St Barnabas staff team to lead the youth ministry of our parish?

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