NEWS ( Old and New)
What do you think of our new sign?
It sits outside the Co-op store on a Sunday morning
No not that one. This one!
Hope 08 day in Bearwood
On Sat July 12th We had a really special day of serving the community through a big litter pick, car washing, and free cakes and drinks. In the evening this was followed by a fun evening with a caribbean theme. Games , food and fruit cocktails were all free. What do you think of our St.Barnabas Team T.Shirts?
CELEBRATE JESUS
Here are a couple of photos from the event from the on the 29th June. Peter was able to speak at both sessions
Open day at Bearwood Community Centre
APRIL 2008
And a wonderful Arts weekend at St.Barnabas. Paintings, sculptures, and photographs were displayed and many put up for sale. Over £1500 was raised for the building project. 
February 2008
Rev Peter Lawrence is the team rector of Canford Magna but at the moment he is recieving treatment at Poole Hospital for a brain tumour.
Peter has written extensively about the healing power of God through the work of the Holy Spirit, he has seen God heal many through his prayers. Please join with us in praying for a miracle of healing for him
Back to basics
Our sermon series 'Back to basics' is proving to be a challenging series. The housegroups are following up the sermons in their midweek meetings
40 DAYS OF PRAYER
During Lent this year the church here at St.Barnabas has been called by the leadership to seek God in prayer both individually and corporately, to pray specifically for those who are sick and seriously ill in Canford Parish. We are also praying for the proposed church extension and seeking Gods will on the project. We are praying positively for
'Just one touch from the King' which can change everything. We are meeting every Monday from 6.45 - 7.45 p.m.
New Years Eve party
Geoff the Vicar wearing his alternative clergy clothes at the new Year Party
Suprise visit from the Spice Girls at the Church's New years party
Dave Wells and Celia (Santas little helper) our preacher on Christmas Day at St.Barnabas
Geoff the Vicar has written a new song for Christmas, he has recorded it in a home based studio, it made its debut at the Carol service
Creative Arts Workshop with Jo Dore Worship leader from St. Barnabas Church, Finchley, London. 
Jo will be leading a time when we can encourage and even discover ways in which we can use our artistic talents, painting, poetry, writing etc in our worship.
Time 10a.m. - 1 p.m. at St.Barnabas, Bearwood
This event went really well and the participants created some wonderful acts of worship. Paintings, new Psalms and dance!
THE BRIDGE
Sunday 28th October 2007 was a very special day as the new 'Bridge Youth Centre' opened up at the community centre next door to the church. This new facility is part of the community centre building but has been designated as an area to be used for young peoples work. The brownies and Rainbows groups will be using the centre but the facility will be used mainly by the St.Barnabas youth team for their work with young people. A lot of hard work has gone into preparing this area for youth work. Grants have been applied for and given for brand new equipment, new flooring, a complete new makeover with paint, and it is looking great. Lol Scott-Farnell and her team have done a brilliant job and the opening of the centre on Sunday was done by Geoff the Vicar and David Brown one of Bearwoods local councillers. They were acting in their capacity as Chair and Vice Chair of Bearwood Young Peoples Centre Committe who handed over a cheque for £3000.
Here are some more photos
25 years of Sowing and Reaping
This year marks 25 years since the church was opened up for worship. It was the vision and committment both prayerfully and financially of the people of Canford parish church and the Lantern that led to the building of Bearwood Church Centre, now known as St.Barnabas.
Our Harvest celebration weekend on October 6-7th was a great success, the church was packed for a celebration meal, and on the Sunday an All Age Harvest service, we looked back at the past and looked forward to the future. A number of guests joined us including old members of the church and the Local M.P. Annette Brooke.
A Splendid looking Dave Wells with John, Angela and Team Rector Peter Lawrence following his licensing as a Licensed Lay Minister. 6th October 2007 at Salisbury Cathedral.
A new Alpha course will be starting at St Barnabas in April.
The Alpha Course is a great way of sitting in a small group and asking the questions you have always wanted to ask about the Christian faith. If you have dismissed the Christian faith without asking why Christians believe what they believe, then you are missing out on discovering the Meaning of Life.
Please consider joining a course in the Spring whether it is with us or at another church.
Contact the St.Barnabas office for more details 01202 579562