Our 2026 Memory Verse
Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name,
he gave the right to become children of God. John 1:12 NIV
The memory verse for 2026 reminds us that the Lord wants people to believe in him that they may truly become his children. For that to happen, everyone must play their part.
St Barnabas Update
The Willats Trust have received an expression of interest to fund for three years 50% of the employment costs of a full-time Estates Outreach Worker. (This new job title is likely to be more acceptable to grant making bodies.) Please pray that we will be invited to submit a formal application leading to a positive decision in September. The Diocese is now supporting us in finding other grant making bodies to provide the remaining 25%. Please continue to pray for God’s wisdom and favour.
“Father, help everyone in our Magnificat Parishes look towards 2026 with the vision of you in their hearts and a renewed passion to share the love of Christ with all they meet. Renew hearts, minds, bodies and souls.”
Prayer for Peace in Ukraine, Israel, Gaza, Lebanon and Iran
St Nicholas’ Church will be open for prayer for peace between 9:30 and 10:00 on Mondays 13th, 20th and 27th April.
If in doubt because of the weather phone Joy (625545).
N&B Table Tennis Club
The table tennis club that was started by the church 13 years ago continues to meet at St Barnabas Church on Thursdays between 6.30pm and 8.30pm. We have been encouraged in recent weeks by the enthusiasm and sense of fun of some new players. We have even had a visit from a former England Junior player now studying in Weston. We are now seeing the benefits of our friendly and respectful approach. Please pray that God’s presence will be with us all as we take some gentle exercise and conversation. Please speak with Jim or Annabel if you would like more details.
Tuesday 14th April – Home Group Restart
Jeff's and Joy's Home Group starts again on Tuesday, the 14th, at their home, 15 Wingard Close.
Saturday 18th April, 11:30 a.m. in St Nicholas
Please pray for Shaun and Natalie who are getting married in St Nicholas.
Christians of Weston Unite! – Sunday 19th April at 5 p.m.
This is an evening featuring the work of Open Doors, which supports Christians who are being persecuted just for their faith. It is being held at the Hughenden Centre (25 Hughenden Road, WsM BS23 2UR) between 5 and 8.
Films – Speakers – Discussion – Prayer – Praise.
For further information please telephone Diana Thomas - 07551 995 662.
Monday 20th April 12:45 p.m. in St Barnabas – Luncheon Club
Please note this change of date for April
Will regulars please let Pauline know if they are not coming (01934 415401).
Please pray for this event. It is one of our main outreach events. Pray that people will listen to the Christian epilogue as well as enjoy the food and conversation. Pray also for the team that make it possible.
Worlewind Band Concert at St Nicholas - Saturday 16th May 7:30pm
Tickets £10 available now from Caroline.
Sunday 26th April 11:30 a.m. in St Nicholas - APCM
Our Annual Parochial Church Meeting will take place after the morning service. Please can we encourage you to stay for this as it is an important date in our Parish calendar? For those who wish to join by zoom, use the same link as you do for the Sunday service.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84095122088?pwd=J6vmHqIF6uqtblZbrsV19aIWoVcRnt.1
Meeting ID 840 9512 2088 Passcode 584822
Sunday 26th April 2 p.m. in St Nicholas
Pray for the family of Ronnie Hartnell who is being baptised today.
Services
Sunday 12th April 2026
10:00 a.m. - Morning Worship live and by zoom from St Nicholas
2nd Sunday of Easter
John 20:1-18
Prayer Meeting after the Service
Wednesday 15th April 2026
10:30 a.m. – Songs of Praise from St Barnabas. NO ZOOM
Please give your choice of hymn(s) to Nina, preferably in advance.
Sunday 19th April 2026
10:00 a.m. - Holy Communion live and by zoom from St Nicholas
3rd Sunday of Easter
1 Peter 1:3-9 John 20:19-31
Wednesday 22nd April 2026
10:30 a.m. Holy Communion live and by zoom from St Barnabas
I Am Who I am
Exodus 3:1-22
Sunday 26th April 2026
10:00 a.m. - All Together Worship live and by zoom from St Nicholas
Meeting Jesus
Luke 24:13-35
APCM after the Service
Wednesday 29th April 2026
10:30 a.m. Morning Worship live and by zoom from St Barnabas
I Am The Bread Of Life
John 6:25-40
Sunday 3rd May 2026
10:00 a.m. - Holy Communion live and by zoom from St Nicholas
Who is Your Jesus?
Revelation 1:4-20
The next Parish Update will be produced on Friday 1st May.
Please pray:
Joan Bailey - Elaine had a lovely day with Joan on Good Friday. Elaine took Joan to Clarence Park, Joan's favourite place, where they had lunch. After calling back at the Care Home they went to the service at St Paul’s, which was lovely, and then called in at Tesco. Well done Elaine for the pleasure you bring to Joan and being able to push her in the wheelchair.
Thank you to Louise Howarth who visited Joan that morning, so appreciated, and her son Mark visited later that afternoon.
Rene Eaton
Joan Glover
Malcolm and Edna Hunter
Ada Keeley - Ada sends her greetings to the church family and says she misses seeing everyone and of course, coming to church. She said how she had appreciated Passover Suppers in the past.
Louise Howarth
Audrey Howell
Lily Insley
Paul and Barbara Lewis
The Madeleys – Please continue to pray for Caroline’s dad, Mike who is still in hospital after 6 weeks and her mum, Sue. Pray he may soon be discharged from hospital and give thanks for the progress so far.
For Rachel to finish university well and find a job and for Ben as he prepares for his A levels.
Stella Middleton
Lynn Pack
Peggy Penhaligan
Gwen Purnell
Mac Reid
Jo Scott - Jo says, “My dental appointment is next Wednesday. I'm hoping it won't be too noisy or busy and there won't be any delays.”
Peter and Val Tullett
Joy White
Gill and David Willis - Please continue to pray for good health for Gill as she looks after David with Parkinsons.
Bishop’s Council meets on Wednesday 29th April. Please pray for Jim and all the other members to know God’s purposes for the Diocese.
Diocesan prayer for growth and transformation
“Loving God,
You alone bring growth to your Church and transformation to our communities.
We give thanks for the ways in which you are already at work in our lives and world.
As we look to the future, send your Holy Spirit to give vision to our planning,
wisdom to our actions, and grace in living and telling your story.
Help our churches to grow in commitment to you, in numbers and diversity,
and in partnership with our local communities in all that gives life,
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.”
Prayers for Mission
Pedro Santos as he proclaims the Gospel from Beit Immanuel in Tel Aviv Jaffa especially in these difficult times of war. People in Israel are frightened and vulnerable. CMJ also ask for prayers for the wider Middle East too as all people matter to the Lord.
The Clarkes
Heather Johnstone, our CMS Mission Partner at Rehema in Tanzania: Heather asks for prayer for a positive response to her application to the Labour Department to allow her to continue living and working at Rehema for at least a further 2 years.
CMS mission partners Alison Giblett, Anya and Pastor Valery in Kiev – Please pray for the Holy Spirit to keep filling them with emotional, mental, physical and spiritual strength and good health as they seek to help the traumatised, homeless and needy.