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.

Psalm reflection with Psalm 22

November 20, 2020 by Bellshill Central, posted in A Psalm a Day

Deserted by God?

5 # Short Commentary and Lesson from Psalm 22.1

No other words in the Bible capture the sense of abondonment we all feel at some point better than these. They are not an immature complaint of “Why don’t I have more money,” or “Why can’t I be happy?” Instead, they are a cry from the very depth of our being- ” Why have you deserted me?”

Jesus shouted these words at god when he hung on the cross centuries after they were written (Mathew 27.46)

So can we. God doesn’ t mind honest anguish and doubt. What he wants from us when we experience great pain is for us to hand that pain to him – even if we feel like God isn’t there.

THE LORD OUR SHEPHERD

November 19, 2020November 19, 2020 by Bellshill Central, posted in A Psalm a Day

21 # Short Commentary and Lesson from Psalm 95.7

Do you ever feel like a sheep? sheep are known as being dumb and rather dirty farm animals. Because they are not able to properly take care of themselves, they need a shepherd. The shepherd doesn’t blame the sheep for being dumb, not is he offended by their dirtness.

We all feel dumb at some point in our lives. we probably all have felt “dirty,” too. Our shepherd is the Lord himself. He has placed us in the safe pasture of his care. He loves us perfectly in spite of our imperfections. God forgives the dumb things we do and cleanses our dirtness.

Join us in Virtual Church with the organist entertains!

November 18, 2020November 18, 2020 by Bellshill Central, posted in Organist Entertains

This weeks organist entertains is our 37th episode and it once again proves to be an exciting instalment, full of YOUR hymns and songs

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This weeks requests, played by the busiest organist in town, includes

How greatcthou art
How lovely is thy dwelling place
Lord you have come to the sea shore
And of course even more!

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TEARS IN A BOTTLE

November 18, 2020November 17, 2020 by Bellshill Central, posted in A Psalm a Day

15 # Short Commentary and Lesson from Psalm 56.8

In the times of our greatest distress we can trust in this promise: God hears our prayers (Isiah 38.5). While we weep with frustration or agony, God captures our tears as they fall. He carefully collects our sorrows and holds them close.

With his great patience, God has noticed the times we have strayed from his path and have stumbled on the rocks. And yet, no matter how weak or pitiful our words may seem, God does not forget the cries of those in need. Remember the words of the psalmist – You protected me from death and kept me from stumbling (v. 13).