--- title: "Whole School Worship" url: "https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-04-30-whole-school-worship" school: "St Barnabas Primary School, A Church of England Academy" --- We are holding a number of open days for children due to start primary school in September 2027. Please see our admissions page for further details. Everyone welcome! # Whole School Worship ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/images/news/IMG_1354(2).jpeg) 30 April 2026 ![](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/images/news/IMG_1354(2).jpeg) Today Rev Matt led our Whole School Worship which focused on understanding that during difficult times we can listen to God. We started with a challenge where we had to listen to different noises and identify what they were. First there was a cat, then a plane, a lion, a microwave, the wind.This highlighted the importance of listening. Our Bible story this week was the story about the road to Emmaus. After Jesus rose from the dead, two sad followers were walking to Emmaus when Jesus joined them, but they didn’t recognise him. He explained how the Bible predicted his resurrection. Later, while breaking bread together, they realised it was Jesus before he vanished. Excited, they ran back to tell others he was alive! Rev Matt told us that Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in the Bible. But they are written that you may believe. He also asked us how does God help us when something is hard? The children gave some lovely answers such as showing us the way, giving us support and being the guiding light. We finished with a special prayer and then sang One, two, three Jesus is alive! [Worship](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/worship) [Religious Education](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/religious-education) [Worship Our Way](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/worship-our-way) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/IMG_2907.jpeg)](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-04-29-year-6-managing-exam-stress) Previous ### [Year 6 - Managing Exam Stress](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-04-29-year-6-managing-exam-stress) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/9ACFF1B7-183E-42EB-825F-8967A47E7968.jpeg)](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-05-01-river-darwen-disco) Next ### [River Darwen Disco](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-05-01-river-darwen-disco) ### Personal Development - [News](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news) - [Events](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/events) - [Photo Gallery](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/photo-gallery-category/our-gallery) - [Calendar](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/calendar) - [School Council](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/school-council) - [Attendance](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/attendance) - [Fundraising](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/fundraising) - [Extra Curricular Clubs](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/clubs) - [Little Leaders](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/little-leaders) - [Visits and Visitors](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/visits-and-visitors) - [British Values](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/british-values) - [Protected Characteristics](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/protected-characteristics) ##### Location Knowlesly Road Darwen Lancashire BB3 2JA ##### Contact Us 01254 702996 ##### Stay Connected - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/stbarnabasce/) - [X](https://twitter.com/stbarnabasce) © Copyright 2021–2026 St Barnabas Primary School, A Church of England Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)