Author: Bellshill Central

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.

Sunday 9th January 2022 – worship in person and online

by Bellshill Central, posted in Catch Up, Sunday Worship

We hope that you can join with us on Sunday 9th January for morning worship from BCPC – the parish church for the Town Centre of Bellshill.

We are open for in person worship with COVID safe restrictions in place.

  • It is mandatory for facemasks to we worn while in our buildings
  • If you are medically exempt you don’t need to wear a mask, however you must remain 2m apart from others
  • Everyone else must remain 1m apart from people not in your household
  • Track and Trace details are taken – please email bookings@bellshillcentral.church to let us know you are coming.
  • Sanitizing of hands on entry and exit is required.

Rev Kevin leads our worship, and the reading is given by Helen Daly.

We are up to 5 hymns this Sunday!

And this is your last chance to sing some more Christmas Carols.

If you cant join us in person then please tune in via Facebook live videos

The live stream begins around 10:45am, if it’s a bit late don’t panic it will appear!

A recorded version with hymn words on screen will be available later on Sunday via www.youtube.com/c/bellshillchurch

Hymn words are attached for those worshipping at home, and the order of service can be downloaded

Order of Service Sunday 9th January 2022Download

The intimations are included on the order of service but things to note:

Whatever way you choose to worship with us, you are welcome in our midst.

Blessings from Bellshill Central.

Bellshill Central Church of Scotland

Organist Entertains Episode 85 Epiphany ⭐

by Bellshill Central, posted in Organist Entertains, Other News

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 final foray into carols suitable for epiphany

This is Episode 85 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 you’ll get to see some fancy footwork!

The hymns included are

  • The first nowell
  • We three kings
  • Brightest and best
  • As with gladness men of old
  • and more!

Say hi in the live chat! 👋

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Please consider donating to Bellshill Central Parish Church Via this link https://cos.churchofscotland.org.uk/donate/?cong=171073

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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

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Registered Charity: SC012556
346 Main Street, Bellshill, ML4 1BA
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New Year Prayers

by Bellshill Central, posted in Prayer items

On the first day of 2022, 15 Scottish Christian churches and organisations across the country, including the Church of Scotland, have co-signed a letter calling for prayer in response to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

Robin in the snow

Scottish Christians are invited to join in prayer today, reflecting on the suffering of 2021 and turning towards the new year with the knowledge that the light of the Word is not overcome by the darkness.

The letter accompanying the prayer states:

“‘The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.’ (John 1: 5)

“As we reach the end of a year and turn towards the year that is to come, the dark shadow of Covid-19 still lies over us and the community of which we are a part.

“There is no part of our society that has not been impacted and no part of our community that has not suffered.

“We have endured much and struggled with the abiding uncertainty that still clouds our vision of the year ahead.

“Nevertheless, no matter how abiding the uncertainty and the darkness of the shadow, the Gospel affirms that: ‘the darkness did not overcome it’.

“The darkness has not overcome the ‘light that shines in the darkness’.

“The Gospel affirmation is especially resonant at this time for it affirms that at no point is the light of the Word come from God consumed by darkness.

“We know and affirm by faith that the ‘Word became flesh and lived among us’. (John 1: 14)

“In the year that is to come, the light of God abides and no darkness will consume it.

“We ask the One who is the light of the world to give us light that we may walk safely, even where darkness abides: ‘The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.'”

We pray:

Light of the World,
May You arise and shine even in the face of darkness:

We come as those who have dwelt in the shadows
And shared in the suffering and uncertainty of these times.
Abide with us and shed Your light amongst us
That we might know Your abiding presence.
Lord, in Your mercy
Hear our prayer.

Light of the World,
May You arise and shine even in the face of darkness;
We come as those who have sought Your light
In the year that is now past.
We give thanks that You have led us safe thus far
And that You shall lead us home.
Lord, in Your mercy
Hear our prayer.

Light of the World,
May You arise and shine even in the face of darkness:
We come as those who journey on towards the horizon
Where light shall surely break and the darkness be vanquished.
We pray for the bereaved and for the bereft
And ask that You would draw near to them in Your compassion.
Lord, in Your mercy
Hear our prayer.

Light of the World,
May You arise and shine even in the face of darkness:
We come as those who now step forth
Into the year that is to come.
We ask of You light for the days that lie ahead
And, once more, the knowledge of Your abiding presence.
Lord, in Your mercy
Hear our prayer.

Sunday 2nd January 2022 worship with BCPC

by Bellshill Central, posted in Catch Up, Other News, Sunday Worship, Weekly Church News

Happy New Year!

We warmly welcome you and invite you to our 1st service of 2022 tomorrow at 11am in person at Bellshill Central Parish Church

The service will be live streamed via

 www.facebook.com/bellshillchurch/videos from around 10.45am if you are unable, or don’t feel ready, to visit in person

Our minister Revd Kevin de Beer leads our worship

The readings are Galatians 4:1-7 and Matthew 1:18-25

We have lovely hymns chosen, and even though the words might be unfamiliar the tunes are well known.

Our order of service with details of the hymns and call to worship and church news can be downloaded here

Orders of Service

If the live stream fails (fingers crossed all works ok) the service is recorded and uploaded later on Sunday to our YouTube channel.

If you are coming in person it would be great if you let us know ahead of Sunday morning by emailing bookings@bellshillcentral.church so we can prepare the track and trace lists,

which means there is less queues at the front door.

Bellshill Central Church of Scotland

Registered Charity: SC012556

346 Main Street, Bellshill, ML4 1BA

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