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A Holy Week Reflection: Captivated by The Cross (John 12:1-8)

A small card arrives in the post, flowers appear on our doorstep, or words are whispered in our ear. What are they? We might always find ourselves expressing thanks or at the end when thankfulness is expressed to us. I wonder how you would choose to say thank you to someone. It depends on what someone might have done for us, right? Our thankfulness directly correlates to the action that we are giving thanks for! For example, if someone bought us a nice Tea towel, we might say thank you with a hug or handshake – it would feel an appropriate way to express our gratitude. So thankfulness is directly related to the action we have received and how it has made us feel. To put it another way: If you were driving home from work one evening on a dark winter night with the rain pouring and poor visibility, where you are fighting with the windscreen wipers to see the road in front of you. Imagine that you suddenly felt a thrust of energy and your car moving in a direction apart from the one you w
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Will You Join us This Week (of all weeks) at Church

  As we approach the Christian Holy Week, we are reminded of the tremendous significance that this week holds in the life of a disciple of Jesus Christ. This week commemorates the last days of Jesus Christ, leading up to His crucifixion and resurrection. It is a time of deep reflection and contemplation, where we are called to focus our attention on the sacrifice that Jesus made for us on the cross. The Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday, which marks the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, where He was welcomed by the crowds waving palm branches and shouting, "Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!" (Matthew 21:9). This day is a reminder of the importance of acknowledging Jesus as our King and Lord. The following days of the Holy Week lead us through the Last Supper, where Jesus shared bread and wine with His disciples, signifying His body and blood. This was a foreshadowing of His sacrificial death, which He would soon undergo for the

The Week of All Weeks || Holy Weeks 2023 at SPB

Holy Week is a significant time for Christians worldwide, and we at St Pauls & Barnabas Church would be honoured to have you join us in celebrating it. We will have several special services throughout the week, including Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday. Palm Sunday is the day when we remember Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, where he was welcomed by crowds waving palm branches and shouting praises. The following day, Maundy Thursday, we will commemorate the Last Supper, where Jesus shared bread and wine with his disciples, establishing the sacrament of communion. Unfortunately, it was also the night when Jesus was betrayed and arrested. On Good Friday, we will remember the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, the ultimate sacrifice that redeemed us all. It was a day of deep sorrow, but it also serves as a reminder of God's incredible love for us. "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall

A Fantastic Evening of Music, Singing and Fun with Stellar Voices and Friends

  Looking for a way to brighten up a cold, dark January evening in Belfast? Look no further! St Pauls & Barnabas Church is hosting "An Evening of fun, Music & Song," featuring Stellar Voices and special appearances from The Tenor David Curry, Soprano Mairead Healy, The Belfast Ukulele Jam, Cavehill Community Choir, and Eimear Dynes. This talented lineup is sure to provide an unforgettable night of beautiful music and entertainment. And with a full supper provided afterwards, you'll be able to relax and enjoy the warm, welcoming atmosphere with lots of laughter and love. But that's not all – all funds raised from ticket sales will go towards supporting the work of the church in the local area. So not only will you have a great time, you'll also be supporting a worthy cause. Speaking of tickets, they're only £10 and can be easily arranged by emailing office@spbbelfast.org or calling Joan at 07871511355. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to

A Special Evening of Fun, Music, and Song with Stellar Voices and Friends on the 28th January 2023

  In conjunction with Stellar voices, St Pauls & St Barnabas are delighted to present a special evening of Fun, Music & Song on the 28th of January, 2023, from 7:30PM, all for the donation of £10. This special evening was planned for May 2020, and as you know, so many things were postponed and cancelled due to Covid.  We are delighted that we have been able to rearrange this evening with the Help of local musician David Curry and friends. We would love YOU to join us as we gather for our first special evening in several years.   There will be music from our good friend Tenor David Curry and his friend Soprano Mairead Healy.  As well as appearances from a range of local talent: Belfast Ukele Jam  Cavehill Community Choir  Eimear Dynes It will be a wonderful evening of light amid the darkness of January as we seek to gather and encourage one another at the start of 2023.  After the fun and song, a warm and delightful Supper  will be provided to all who come. Why not join us and s

What is Happening this Christmas at St Pauls & St Barnabas

We know that Christmas is a busy time of year, but as Christians, we also want to help put first things first amid all the busyness that goes on.  We want to give Jesus his rightful place at the centre, not just of this season but our lives.  At SPB, we love Christmas because it helps us think about who Jesus is and why he came and allows us to share his good news with those around us.  As a Church, we want to help our members understand the good news of the season and the community we live in to encounter this good news.  The Baby born in a manger is that good news incarnate.   To do this, we are holding different events throughout the next few weeks and supporting what some other churches are doing.   CHRISTMAS WORSHIP || 11 TH DECEMBER || 10:30 AM On Sunday, the 11th of December, our morning worship will be led by our talented praise group. Join us for a Christmas-themed morning as we consider what the Scriptures teach us about the hope of the coming Messiah. As ever, Tea, Coffee

Journeying Through The Gospel of Mark || Summer 2022 || SPB

  Why We Read the Word The word of God is central to who we are and what we do as a church family.  It is by the word of God that we come to know God and what he calls us to as a church family and individual disciples.  It is why each Sunday, our rhythms of worship are centred around and saturated by Scriptures.  As Anglicans, every aspect of our services is shaped by our love of the scriptures and our desire to know God and honour him by them.  The reading and sermon are central to our Sunday Worship each week.  However, it is not just enough for us to read the bible each day or hear it read to us each Sunday if we want to know God. What it means to live for him, like the Son in the power of the Holy Spirit, then we must also be a people who actively engage with the word of God and try and understand what it is teaching us about our triune God and what it means to be faithful to him in our own context.   What the Word is Useful For One of the ways that we can study Scripture corporate