As the Church of Scotland in Bellshill we extend a warm welcome to any of our activities. People have been coming to this building to worship God for over a hundred years. While our town has journeyed through many changes over those years, the constancy of the witness of the “Church at 346 Main Street” has remained uninterrupted. The mission of any Church is to reflect through its presence, its music, its fellowship and its beauty the greatness of God, and we seek to do that here in all that we share.
We hope that everyone who enters these doors will find an encouraging, friendly group of people. While we are far from perfect, we are regularly discovering truths that are changing us individually and enriching our lives as a church community. As we worship together, learn from the Bible, and pray for one another, we are strengthened in our commitment to Jesus Christ as well as to each other. If this is your first time here, we welcome you, and invite you to share the joy that we have found.
We are pleased to invite you to join our worship virtually at Bellshill Central Parish Church recorded on Sunday 6th February 2022
Our worship this week continues Kevin’s new Sermon Series, using his book “Let us Chat: God, Creation, Humanity and more” The theme is GOD IS JUST – and our readings come from Micah and Romans. Our Reader is Elspeth Dornan. Organist Alan Mathew Kevin’s book is available to purchase here http://www.amazon.co.uk/Let-chat-Creation-Humanity-more/dp/1521188394 should you wish to read along
This week’s church news is also available on the OOS link above.
A REMINDER OF WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY We produced daily videos (except Sunday) available via https://bellshillcentral.church/week-of-prayer-2022/ With grateful thanks to everyone who took part, especially those from other churches in our area.
If you need to be in touch with Rev Kevin de Beer please call 01698 841176 or email kdebeer@churchofscotland.org.uk He is available to chat, pray, arrange baptisms, weddings, funerals etc.
Accession Day marks the anniversary of the reigning monarch taking the throne, which in the case of Her Majesty the Queen is 6 February 1952. It is particularly fitting to celebrate this anniversary in 2022 as it marks the beginning of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
let us pray
Almighty God, the fountain of all goodness, bless our Sovereign Lady, Queen Elizabeth, and all who are in authority under her; that they may order all things in wisdom and equity, righteousness and peace,to the honour and glory of your name and the good of your Church and people; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Romans 13.1-10
Let every person be subject to the governing authorities; for there is no authority except from God, and those authorities that exist have been instituted by God. Therefore whoever resists authority resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgement. For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you wish to have no fear of the authority? Then do what is good, and you will receive its approval; for it is God’s servant for your good. But if you do what is wrong, you should be afraid, for the authority does not bear the sword in vain! It is the servant of God to execute wrath on the wrongdoer. Therefore one must be subject, not only because of wrath but also because of conscience. For the same reason you also pay taxes, for the authorities are God’s servants, busy with this very thing. Pay to all what is due to them—taxes to whom taxes are due, revenue to whom revenue is due, respect to whom respect is due, honour to whom honour is due.Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. The commandments, ‘You shall not commit adultery; You shall not murder; You shall not steal; You shall not covet’; and any other commandment, are summed up in this word, ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’ Love does no wrong to a neighbour; therefore, love is the fulfilling of the law.
The Queen said….
I declare before you all that my whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service… But I shall not have strength to carry out this resolution alone unless you join in it with me, as I now invite you to do: I know that your support will be unfailingly given. God help me to make good my vow, and God bless all of you who are willing to share in it. Princess Elizabeth, 21April1947
Prayers For the people
God of truth and justice You have called us to serve. We come with hearts for You and Your people. We don’t come to judge, we don’t come to distrust, we don’t come to punish, we don’t come to disregard, we come to love as You first loved us.
We come to care and treat people as equal, we come with Your love in our hearts, as we offer to You the most vulnerable and fragile in our communities and in our world.
So we pray earnestly today that on this International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, You will hear our cries and plead that the millions of girls who are at risk each year of this procedure will be protected, O Lord. We remember the millions of women who have been subject to FGM and the injury and continual trouble this causes to their bodies. O Lord hear our cries and draw near to women who are in pain mentally and physically around our world due to this procedure.
Lord, in the midst of fear and isolation we pray for assurance and company. Lord, in the midst of confusion and pain we pray for clarity and comfort. Lord, in the midst of grief and darkness we pray for peace and light.
Bring strength to the weak. Bring rest to the weary. Bring healing to the broken. Bring aid to the needy. Bring courage to the lost. And set the prisoner free, we ask.
Hear these our prayers for Your people in our own communities and in the world today. Through Christ our Lord, our Saviour and our friend. AMEN
Weary of the pandemic Weary of bad news on the TV Weary of public figures who behave like they are untouchable Weary of civil and human rights injustices around the world
Renew us O God Refresh us O God Restore us O God Reinvigorate us O God
So we can share your Hope with the world So we can share your Love with the world
The organist entertains seeks to help keep you connected with your Church, the building, it’s surroundings and the sounds of the organ.
JOIN US THIS WEDNESDAY AT 8PM FOR A COMPLETE INDULGENCE INTO Burns and Scotland
This is Episode 87 in the organist entertains series which yet again proves to be a super edition of your hymns and requests, and the words appear on the screen.
Please have your CH4 books ready if you would like to follow the music, but don’t worry the words for the hymns and songs will appear on the screen.
the dual screens make a return so this week you see 2 hands and 2 feet
Hymns used with permission and with the following CCLI Licences Church Copyright Licence 876673; Music Reproduction Licence 876680 Church Video Licence 2258718; PPL Church Licence 1593113 CLA Church Licence 1002856; PRS for Music Church Licence 1448921 Streaming Licence 1638311
We are pleased to invite you to join our worship in person or online at Bellshill Central Parish Church for Sunday 30th January 2022 Our worship starts at 11am (GMT) and live stream should commence around 10:45am (GMT)
Our worship this week continues Kevin’s new Sermon Series, using his book “Let us Chat: God, Creation, Humanity and more” The theme is God is Free – and our readings come from 1 John and Isaiah. book is available to purchase here http://www.amazon.co.uk/Let-chat-Creation-Humanity-more/dp/1521188394 should you wish to read along
If you are joining us in person there are certain covid precautions in place
Facemasks are mandatory (unless you are medically exempt)
Only alternate pews may be used (signs are on pews not to be used.)
Physical distancing is mandatory – 1m between households. Signs are on pews re this requirement.
If you are exempt then we need to ask you to maintain a 2m distance from people not in your household for your own safety and protection
Track and trace information is taken on entry, and retained for 21 days
Cleansing stations are available on entry and exit and you are required to use the hand cleaning gels
If you are coming there is no need to pre-book there is plenty of room. However, if you let us know in advance we can add your name to the list to speed things up at the front door! 😊
This week’s church news is also available on the OOS link above.
A REMINDER OF WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY We produced daily videos (except Sunday) available via https://bellshillcentral.church/week-of-prayer-2022/ With grateful thanks to everyone who took part, especially those from other churches in our area.
If you need to be in touch with Rev Kevin de Beer please call 01698 841176 or email kdebeer@churchofscotland.org.uk He is available to chat, pray, arrange baptisms, weddings, funerals etc.
BELLSHILL: CENTRAL PARISH CHURCH OF SCOTLAND 