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.

Rev Jonathan Lyall

by Bellshill Central, posted in Weekly Church News

We are delighted to welcome Rev Jonathan Lyall as our new Locum Minister and Facilitator at Bellshill Central Parish Church.

Jonathan and Emma with their children, Nancy and twins Mark and Sarah.

We look forward to worshipping and working with Jonathan over the coming months, after he led worship for the first time on Sunday 5th April.

Jonathan completed his probationary period at Burnside Blairbeth Parish Church, where he served under the supervision of Rev William Wilson. Reflecting on that time, Jonathan spoke warmly of the congregation and the breadth of ministry he experienced there — from work with children to pastoral care — describing it as a place where “so much was going on that the hardest thing was deciding what to say no to.”

He speaks with gratitude for the wise and patient guidance he received during that formative time in ministry.

Throughout his journey, Jonathan has sensed God’s leading at every stage, sharing that he has often felt “God has put me in the right place at the right time.” As he joins us in this new chapter, he does so with excitement and anticipation for what God will continue to do.

We look forward to the gifts, experience, and encouragement Jonathan will bring to our congregation and community.

Please keep Jonathan in your prayers as he begins his ministry among us, and do come along on Sunday 12th April to continue to offer him a warm Bellshill Central welcome.

Holy Saturday prayer

by Bellshill Central, posted in Easter and Holy Week

God of the Cross, 
As we remember Good Friday, such a solemn day, we pause in the shadow of Your love. 
We remember Jesus, who held nothing back, 
who carried our sorrow, our fear, and our brokenness.

In this quiet moment, we hold before You all who are recently bereaved. 
Surround them with Your tenderness. 
Steady them when the days feel long. 
Let them know they are not alone.

As we stand at the foot of the cross, 
give us courage to trust Your goodness, 
even in the darkness, 
and hope to wait for the dawn of Easter light.

Amen.

Pews news for Sunday  5th April 2026 (11 o’clock)

by Bellshill Central, posted in Pews sheet

Please see our pews news for 5th April 2026. ALL ARE WELCOME!

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Our Sunday morning service begins at 11am and is led by Revd Jonathan Lyall. After worship please join us for tea and coffee in the hall, and an opportunity to meet Jonathan.

Please bring a daffodil or some other flower to decorate our Easter Cross.

The Bible reading will be given by Liz Fulton with music led by our organist and choir.

We offer Young Church activities for children of all ages, including Crèche and Sunday School, and warmly welcome everyone to be part of our worship.

We’d love to see you in person at 346 Main Street, Bellshill, for our 11am service.

On Sunday mornings, we are the Church of Scotland in Bellshill.

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