SERMON SERIES

We were never meant to do life alone. In a world where loneliness is rising, screens often replace faces, and fear of the future can isolate us, God calls us back to connection. This series explores what it means to be truly present with one another — to build real community, share hope, and rediscover the power of gathering on purpose. Because when we choose to live in relationship, we remember that we’re always better together.

There will be NO modern worship, Adult, Youth or Kids activities on Wednesday, November 26th and NO Wiggle Church on November 27th.

Celebration of Service

December 28| 9:30 am| FLC

The Staff-Parish Relations Team has received word from Dana Campbell that she is resigning her part-time position as organist/accompanist on our staff effective December 31, 2025. She has accepted a full-time position at All Saints Episcopal Church in Ft. Worth. We are excited for this amazing opportunity for Dana, we are also sad for St. Barnabas. Dana has been a wonderful part of our staff for many years, and she will be missed greatly.

We were also notified that Mark Husband would be retiring as the Director of Music Ministries effective December 31, 2025. Mark has served as a music director for 34 years in various churches. He just felt like it was time to step down and see what new things God has in store for him next.

We will celebrate both Dana and Mark at a come and go reception during the 9:30 Sunday School hour on Sunday, December 28, 2025. Please take a few minutes to write a card or note thanking them for their service to our church.

Polytechnic UCC

Angel Christmas Shopping

Beginning November 16th

Christmas will soon be upon us and that means St. Barnabas will again be participating in the UCC Polytechnic Angels. Angels are children who attend UCC Poly’s after school program.

You can adopt an Angel and purchase Christmas gifts for the children. Angels can be adopted in the Atrium on Sunday mornings starting November 16th. The gifts will be due back no later than Sunday, Dec. 7th.

St. Barnabas along with UCC Poly parents will sponsor a dinner and wrapping party. The party will be Sunday, Dec. 14th from 5:00-8:00 pm at UCC Poly.

St. Barnabas will supply the desserts and Poly parents will bring the main dishes. We also need persons willing to help work the party. We will help the parents serve the food, play with the children and wrap the gifts. You may sign up to help in the Atrium between services on Sunday mornings. 

Thanksgiving Lunch

November 23 | FLC | 12pm

Join us for Thanksgiving lunch! We are having a special Thanksgiving luncheon after the 11:00 service on November 23. The church is providing the turkey, dressing and drinks. Members with last names between A-N bring a salad or side dish, O-Z bring a dessert. Let’s give thanks for our church family!

In order for us to have enough food prepared, please let us know you're coming by filling out this quick form.

Advent Decorating

November 23 | Sanctuary | 6pm

Please join us as we deck the halls and the church for the Advent Season! All volunteers will meet in the sanctuary, and we can't wait to see you there!

Grief Share

Dec. 3 | 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

We are also offering Grief Share Loss of Spouse on Wednesday, December 3rd, 1:30 to 3:30 pm. This is the only session specific to the relationship of our participant’s loss.

Kids Connect

Wednesdays| 6:00 pm | Atrium

Kids Connect will now begin earlier and run from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm in the Atrium. We are excited to have you all and cannot wait to see you at our new time tonight!

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!

Tonight's meal is Chicken Parmigiana!

Wednesday 11/19 - Chicken parmigiana, meatball parmigiana, and spaghetti

Wednesday 11/26 - CLOSED for Thanksgiving!



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 *

Tales of the Old Testament

Wednesdays| 6:30 pm | E-215-217

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

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

Cookies with Santa

December 6 | 5pm

Upon your arrival to the North Pole, you will receive a ticket in order to meet with Santa! Grab a cookie and spend time with friends and family. There will be fun activities for the kids to play with in the Atrium.



After meeting Santa, join us for a Family Movie Night that starts at 6:30pm where we will be watching a Christmas movie. There will also be more cookies, pizza, popcorn, and hot chocolate, for everyone as we watch the movie.

Bring the whole family and invite a friend.

COOKIES NEEDED: We will need donations of freshly baked or store-bought cookies for the kids to enjoy. Please have all cookies delivered to Jamie by Dec. 4th.

Blue Christmas Service

Dec 8 | 6:30pm

The holiday season is hard for some of us. For many people, Christmas is a time of loneliness, sorrow, alienation, sadness.

This Blue Christmas worship service offers a way for us to claim those feelings and still feel surrounded by the compassionate love of God. You are not alone. 

Join us for a different kind of service – of comfort, of loss, of hope, on Monday, December 8 at 6:30 pm. 

Fort Worth City Band Christmas Concert

Dec 9|7:30pm

Please join us for The Fort Worth City Band's Christmas Series

"Carols and Whimsy!"

Altogether Bold: The Horizon Texas Conference Women’s Retreat

Ladies, mark your calendars and register below for a powerful weekend of faith, fellowship, and renewal! Join us January 30–February 1, 2026, at Glen Lake Camp in Glen Rose, TX, as we journey with remarkable women of Scripture—Rizpah, Rahab, Mary, and Elizabeth—each embodying Altogether Bold living through faithful obedience and courageous love. Over two nights and three days, we’ll worship together, rest in God’s presence, and discover how God empowers ordinary women to live with confidence and hope.

Registration is $125 before Nov. 30^th and includes worship, inspiring messages, breakout sessions, meals on Saturday, materials, a welcome bag, and a t-shirt.

BUT Lodging not included— A small hotel block is available at Best Western Dinosaur Valley Inn & Suites using the promo code SOCIAL2025. A double-bed room would cost $350 for 2 nights. This cost could be split with a roommate. It is the participants responsibility to arrange lodging either at the site listed above or by arranging their own accommodations.

Need help getting there? Transportation assistance is available—just let us know!

For more details or questions, contact alyssa@sbumc.org

Youth

Sunday Night

6:00pm | FLC



This Sunday night we're having our annual Friendsgiving dinner. Everyone should bring a side to share, and we'll provide the main dishes and desserts. We'll have 9-square, pickleball, and Jackbox. After youth we'll have After Glow at the Hermance house from 8-10 pm for games and extra hang time since there isn't any school on Monday.

Sunday School

9:30am | F-217/218



This Sunday, we'll look at how Jesus has the power to control the elements.

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 looking at crazy and bazaar stories from the Bible. This week we're starting Jonah and the whale. Our Modern worship service will follow at 7:00 pm.

Feeding Frenzy

Every Thursday we have a great group of volunteers that cook a home-made lunch for the upperclassmen at Martin High School. This week we are having our Mexican menu with tacos, taquitos, and nachos.

Young Adult Bible Study

Last semester we started a Bible study on Thursday nights for our college-age students (18-25) who were looking for somewhere to study and plug in. We meet every Thursday from 7:00-8:00 pm in room F215. This semester we are looking at the book called Bible Stories for Grown Ups by Josh Scott.

December Events

December is our busiest month of the year. Between all the Christmas carols and hot cocoa, the youth have some fun events planned.

Christmas Angels- December 7

Every year, we partner with the Families in Transition group that works with AISD to make toiletry boxes for homeless teenagers. Everyone brings money and we go to Walmart to fill the boxes with basic things like shampoo, conditioner, toothbrush and toothpaste and anything else someone might need. We ask that each youth bring $20 to go towards the boxes.

Youth Christmas Party- December 14



The youth Christmas Party is one of the most attended events we host. We have a potluck dinner where we'll take care of the main dishes and dessert, but we ask everyone to bring a side dish, fruits, or veggies. After dinner we do a white elephant style gift exchange where everyone brings a $15 wrapped gift. Students also have the option to be a part of Secret Santa which is a $20 gift that should be wrapped and brought to the party. Secret Santa closes November 30, and everyone will get their recipient by December 7.

New Year's Eve Party- December 31

This year we're having our annual NYE party at the Norris barn on December 31 from 7-10 pm. Bring snacks to share and we'll take care of the drinks. We'll have ping-pong and Mario Kart tournaments, Jackbox, and card games.

Cornerstone

Every year we host a three-day retreat on MLK weekend where the youth stay at host homes, do a mission project, have a small group, worship together, and of course participate in an amazing couch race. The AMC is a favorite youth tradition where the youth do a photo scavenger hunt around town, and they have to have a couch in every picture. This year, Cornerstone is January 16-18 and costs $15. Registration opens December 7 and closes December 31.

Mission Trip 2026

SAVE THE DATE!!! This year we're going to Stillwater, OK June 14-21. Make sure to put these dates on your calendar.

New Student Enrollment

We are currently accepting enrollment for the 2025/2026 school year in some of our classes. We have a few openings we are looking to fill, and we are offering a $100 discount off the registration/supply fee for any new child who enrolls with us by November 14th and starts with us by December 1st. (Must mention this ad to receive the discount)

WE ARE ENROLLING FOR THE FOLLOWING SPACES FOR THE 2025/2026 SCHOOL YEAR: (age as of September 1, 2025)

Zoo Crew Older Infants (10 months-13 months)1-T/Th spot

Owls Older Infants (14 months-17 months): 1-M/W/F spot

Cubs Toddlers (18-23 months): 3-T/Th spots

Monkeys 2's class: 1-M/W/F, 1-M-F spot

Birdies 2’s class: 2-M-F spot

Doodle Bugs 3's class: 1-M-F spot

Busy Bees 3's class: 1-M-F, 1- M/W/F, 2-T/Th spots

All other classes are full and working off a waitlist. Please call or email angela@sbumc.org to be added to our waitlist.

We accept children 6 weeks of age through Pre-K for the 2025/2026 school year! We offer 2 days Tuesday/Thursday, 3 days Monday/Wednesday/Friday, and 5 days Monday through Friday for all age groups. Hours 7:30am to 5:30pm/5pm for infants.

We would love to welcome new families to join us for any vacant openings we have for this school year. Please call us at 817-476-6174 or email us at angela@sbumc.org for more information and to schedule a tour.

EEC Coat/Jacket Drive

With Cooler weather approaching EEC would like to help those in need. Over the next few months, we are going to be teaching the children the importance of giving to those in need and helping those less fortunate than us. November 5th –November 21st, we will be having a “Coat/Jacket Drive”. We will be collecting adult and children’s coats/jackets to take to a local charity. As you are pulling out those coats from last year and you realize they are too small for you or your child, please consider bringing them to us to help others in need. These will be donated to the Vine closet.

We received word this week about the death of Wayne Clifford, a former member of St. Barnabas. His funeral service will be on November 29 at 3:00 pm at Arlington Heights UMC. Please be in prayer for his family.