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.
Thank you and bless you, we hope you feel part of the Central Church family by participating in this service of online worship – wherever and whenever you take part.
Attached for your information is this weekends ENEWS. Remember also that the service is available by dialling 01698 533211. It is updated each Sunday morning and is then available for the rest of the week. If you know someone who cant access the service online this is a great way for them to worship.
All songs and hymns are published using our various CCLI licences which are:
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
Please visit our website
www.bellshillcentral.church for all we are doing online to spread the wonderful news of the Gospel in Bellshill and beyond
This Sunday (14 March), following the Scottish Government’s announcement that churches can re-open for restricted communal worship later this month, Christians across the country – and further afield – will once again join together in prayer and reflection at 7pm in response to the pandemic.
As with previous weeks during lockdown, 15 Christian churches and organisations across the country, including the Church of Scotland, have co-signed the letter calling for prayer.
Scottish Christians have been continuing to answer the call to pray at the same time each week, and Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, has been taking part alongside them.
“There are some things which make sense for a certain period of time but which come to a natural conclusion – such as clapping for carers during the spring lockdown. Prayer isn’t one of them,” Dr Fair said.
“The Apostle Paul encourages us to ‘pray without ceasing’ and Jesus himself offers parables where persistence in prayer is lauded.
“It can be hard to keep going when there’s no end in sight; much easier when the finishing line comes into view. In the case of the pandemic, it still feels as if there’s no light at the end of the tunnel.
“All the more reason then for God’s people to continue faithfully in prayer. And even better when we can pray across the whole of the Church, unrestricted by denominational divides.
“If Sunday at 7pm is in your diary, keep it there. Thank you. If it hadn’t been, it would be great to have you involved. It matters that we pray.
“We have endured much during these past months. Personally and communally, we have endured challenges which we could not have anticipated, or imagined, even a year ago. We have endured much and undoubtedly there have been times when the limits of our endurance have been tested.
“Woven into this has been the recollection of that which has also endured, the steadfast love of God. The Psalmist recalls the people of God to a remembrance of the ‘steadfast love’ of the Lord which ‘endures for ever’. (Psalm 107: 1)
“As we remember and recall, we bear witness to the truth that the love of God spans the whole breadth of our lives and embraces all that we experience and endure. This is given supreme expression in the self-giving of God in Jesus Christ: ‘For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son’. (John 3: 16)
“In all we have endured and will endure, the ‘steadfast love’ of the Lord ‘endures for ever’ in the God whose love is revealed in Jesus Christ.”
We pray:
God whose love endures And is revealed in Jesus Christ, May we hear the words of the Psalmist Who calls us to remember: The steadfast love of the Lord endures for ever. Lord, in Your mercy, Hear our prayer.
God whose love endures And is revealed in Jesus Christ, Be with us in all we endure at this time. Grant that we may know Your love In days of light and in days of shadow. Lord, in Your mercy, Hear our prayer.
God whose love endures And is revealed in Jesus Christ, Be with all who find themselves At the limit of their endurance And embrace them in the depths of Your enduring love. Lord, in Your mercy, Hear our prayer.
God whose love endures And is revealed in Jesus Christ, As a mother comforts her child May You comfort all who call upon You. Hear us, as we give thanks for all who have nurtured us in this life. Lord, in Your mercy, Hear our prayer.
God whose love endures And is revealed in Jesus Christ, Grant to us a vision of a community and society That will endure in times to come And hear us as we pray: Thy Kingdom Come. Lord, in Your mercy, Hear our prayer.
God whose love endures And is revealed in Jesus Christ, May we live our lives In response to the gift of the life of Your Son In whose life is love embodied. Lord, in Your mercy, Hear our prayer.
The organist entertains seeks to help keep you connected with your Church, the building, it’s surroundings and the sounds of the organ.
Welcome to another Virtual Church with the Organist Entertains.
Tonight’s episode (number 52!) features your requests and suggestions, so we’re back to the usual format. However, since this is virtual church there are some organ pieces to break up the hymns and songs (hope that’s ok).
**The Maestro had some technical problems this week, and a sore ear, so the videoing and editing took much longer than usual, so if any errors creep in, please forgive him!**
Included tonight: – Will your anchor hold – In Christ Alone – Highland Cathedral – I watch the sunrise – I heard the voice of Jesus say – and of course many more!
All your words will appear on the screen. We feature some great hymns of praise and some musical interludes too.
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
BELLSHILL: CENTRAL PARISH CHURCH OF SCOTLAND 