SERMON SERIES

Count Me In is our upcoming sermon series about stewardship, generosity, and choosing to be part of what God is doing. Instead of talking about money as an obligation, we’ll explore it as an invitation. Each week asks a simple but powerful question: Why give? Why give to the church? Why give now? Together we’ll look at how giving shapes our faith, fuels God’s work in our community, and responds to the moment we’re living in. This series is about more than budgets—it’s about trust, purpose, and saying to God, “Count me in.”

You can join us every Sunday at

Parents Night Out

Feb. 13| 6:00 pm | Churchwide



When: Friday, February 13, 2026, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Where: St. Barnabas United Methodist Church

Parents, it’s time for a well-deserved break! Let us take care of the kids while you enjoy a night off! The Children’s Ministry at St. Barnabas UMC is hosting a fun-filled Parents’ Night Out, where your little ones will be entertained with dinner, crafts, games, and more in a safe and loving environment.

Why Attend?

• Peace of mind knowing your children are in great hands
• An opportunity for parents to relax, enjoy dinner, or catch up on personal time
• A chance for your kids to make new friends while having a blast!

Cost: 

• $20 for the first child
• $15 for second child
• $15 for third child

Ages:  6 months to 6th Grade

Space is limited, so sign up today to reserve your spot!

For more information or questions, contact Jamie Candler

We can't wait to see you there! 

Chili Cook Off

Feb. 22| 12:00 pm | FLC

Sleep In Heavenly Peace Build Day

Feb. 28 | 9:00 am

Come help us build beds for kids in our community. We are partnering with Sleep in Heavenly Peace to build 75 beds and we will meet on Feb. 28 at 9:00 and start building in our parking lot.

Children (age 5 and up) and youth are able to participate with an adult. Invite a friend and come help us make a difference! Childcare will be available for children under 5.

Please arrive early and find the welcome table so that you can be checked in and complete registration before 9am. Bring work gloves, masks, and ear protection if you have them as our supply is limited.

Glen Lake Summer Camp will be here before we know it!!

Kids can go any week that fits your schedule, but we will be sending a group of kids from St. Barnabas the following weeks:

Grades 3-8 June 21-26th

Grades 9-13 July 5-10^th

The cost is $495 per person. We are asking each family to contribute at least $100 per child toward tuition and to help us raise the remainder. If you agree to this, go to this website to register them: https://www.glenlake.org/summercamp and on the payment line, click pay by check.

Mark your calendars for February 22nd to participate in the Chili Cook Off. All families must work the event and provide a chili for judging. If we do not raise enough to cover the cost of camp for all participants, we will plan another fundraiser.

Please sign up below!

Confirmation Registration 2026



Confirmation is a class designed for students who are 11- and 12-year-old to explore their faith. These 6 week-long classes will meet on Sundays with a few Saturday field trip opportunities. Class begins in mid-February and will conclude just after Easter.

Ulster Project Farewell

Friday| July 10

The Ulster Project Belfast, after 50 years, has made the difficult decision to no longer participate in sending Northern Irish teens to the United States. They have faced many of the same challenges that we have locally over the last several years. Before we say goodbye to the project, we do want to celebrate all of our families, volunteers, donors, and everyone who contributed to the last 31 years of Ulster Project Arlington. We are in the process of planning a closing ecumenical worship service and celebration party. SAVE THE DATE JULY 10th! More information to come very soon. Please plan to come and celebrate Ulster, reconnect with old friends, make new friends and have a great time. It will be wonderful to have our large Ulster family together again.

Grief Share

Wednesdays| 1:30 pm | E211



A Grief Share, 13-week group has started and will meet Wednesdays, 1:30-3:30 pm in room E211.

This group is for grieving any loss of a loved one.

Grief Share is open to the community as well as St. Barnabas participants.  You may register at www.griefshare.org or contact Judith Pickering.

If our meetings are not convenient for you, there are other groups in Arlington who might accommodate your schedule. 

Tales of the Old Testament

Wednesdays| 6:30 pm | E215-217

Join Pastor Jim Goodwin as we explore the Tales of the Old Testament on Wednesday nights from 6:30-7:30.

We can't wait for you to join us as we break bread together before heading off to adult classes, musical opportunities, and activities for kids and youth!

Check out all the information below!

Today's meal is Crunchy & Soft Tacos!

Wednesday 2/4 - Crunchy & Soft Tacos, Taquitos, Quesadillas, Rice, Beans, served w/ Queso, Chips & Salsa

Wednesday 2/11 - Shepherd's Pie, Chicken Noodle Soup, Minestrone Soup, & Rolls

Wednesday 2/18- BBQ Chicken, Cheesy Broccoli, Corn on the Cob, Onion Rings & Rolls

Wednesday 2/25- Orange Chicken, Beef Pepper Steak served w/ Fried or Steamed Rice & Southwest Egg Rolls

Our buffet line is open from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Come enjoy a hot meal,

baked potato bar, salad bar, dessert, and more!

Adults $10 Kids 12 and under $5 and Family $30

* Kids under 5 eat free *

Modern Worship Service

Wednesdays| 7:00 pm | FLC

Join us for our Modern Worship Service every Wednesday at 7 PM! This dynamic, Spirit-filled gathering features live music led by a passionate band of both teenagers and adults, creating an atmosphere of authentic praise and worship. Whether you’re looking for a midweek refresh, a place to connect, or a space to encounter God in a meaningful way, this service is for you. Come as you are and experience uplifting worship, relevant teaching, and a welcoming community. We’d love to see you there!

Wiggle Church Worship Service

Thursdays | 5 pm | FLC

Youth

Sunday Night

6:00pm | FLC



This Sunday, our annual Super Bowl party. Bring food to share and play slap dodgeball, ping pong, Tetris topple tower and hang out with us. The party will be from 6:00 until the game ends. During halftime we have the most epic battle of the sexes in our oldest youth tradition dating back to the 80's, our cake baking contest.

If your student is helping to decorate the cakes, girls will be at the Akins' house and the boys will be at the Strayhorn house, both on Sunday.

Sunday School

9:30am | F-217/218



This Sunday, we are starting to read through the book of Acts.

Mid-week Activities

All of our weekly mid-week activities are back THIS WEEK! NBA Cafe dinner is every Wednesday from 5:30-6:30. The youth Bible study is from 6:30-7:00 where we're spending the semester debating over different Bible topics. Our Modern worship service will follow at 7:00 pm.

Feeding Frenzy

Every Thursday, we have a great group of volunteers who cook a home-made lunch for the upperclassmen at Martin High School. This week we are having our American menu with hamburgers and hotdogs.

Young Adult Bible Study

Our young adult Bible Study starts back this week for any students 18-25. This semester, we'll be discussing books that were "banned from the Bible" using the History channel's special, Banned from the Bible. We meet Thursday from 7:00-8:00 pm in room F215.

Winter Camp

Every winter, Glen Lake Camp hosts Winter Camp, which is a 3-day retreat for students in grades 6-12. Winter Camp is more than just a weekend retreat; it's time apart. A chance for you and your students to step away from the everyday, be together at camp, and experience Christ in a fresh, meaningful way.

Your group will grow as a community through:

Small groups

Passion-filled worship

Inspiring, dynamic speakers



We handle the details so you can focus on what really matters: connecting with your students and making memories that last.

We are going weekend #2, which is February 20-22. The church covers a portion of the cost, so each student pays $100. When you register your student make sure you check the "pay by personal check" option and pay the church either by check, cash, or online.

Mission Trip 2026

SAVE THE DATE!!! This year we're going to Stillwater, OK June 14-20. Make sure to put the dates on your calendar. Our first fundraiser is starting in a few weeks. Every year, we sell flats of flowers to friends, family and the congregation from Rico's plants. This year we will sell plants from February 1 to March 1. There are opt-out fees for each of our fundraisers. If you have any questions, please contact Kaitlyn.

New Student Enrollment

Summer 2026 & 2026/2027 School Year Enrollment Information

Exciting News!! In just a few short weeks, we will begin the process to enroll for summer 2026 and the 2026/2027 school year for our current families and siblings! Summer enrollment packets will be sent home on Monday, January 26th, and enrollment for our current students and siblings starts on Tuesday, January 27th, for the summer program!

The 2026/2027 school year packets will be sent home on Monday, February 9th, and enrollment for current students and siblings starts Tuesday, February 10th. We will accept enrollment for both summer and the upcoming 2026/2027 school year for current families until February 25th!! If you are expecting a baby or have a sibling who does not currently attend EEC and you would like to enroll them for the summer or 2026/2027 school year, please let us know so we can be sure and send home an extra enrollment packet with your current student during our current family enrollment period.

We will then start our “Priority enrollment” (those new families that attend our Preschool Preview/Open house on Tuesday, February 17th, from 5:30pm to 6:30pm, and receive a voucher for early enrollment) will be allowed to enroll on Thursday, February 26th, for any available spaces until noon. All other families will be able to enroll on Friday, February 27th, on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 6am for any remaining vacant openings.

If you would like to be added to our waitlist or receive more information about our program or open enrollment, please email angela@sbumc.org or call 817-476-6174. We would love to tell you more about our program.