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.
16 # Short Commentary and Lesson from Psalm 63.1-8
Here is a wonderful picture of someone worshiping God. The psalmist desires God above all else has experienced the power of his glory is in constant prayer, sings joyful praises, and is filled with an excitement that only God can provide.
This is the hope of all who believe – to have this type of relationship with God. We all have a tendency to wander away from God, so there is the encouragement to “stay close” to the Lord. Cling to him, not as a frightened child, but one filled with a strong hunger for God.
We cannot truly repent, and therefore be forgive until we understand what sin is and what it has become within our hearts. Do you realize how dangerous it is to be separated from God? Sin is turning away from God and disobeying his commands, which builds a wall of separation between God and humanity. But this knowledge is useless until we see that our own lives – our actions and our thoughts – make us sinners before God. We may recognize and condemn the sins of others, but we must examine ourselves as well. now is the time to look within, express our sorrow for our sins, and receive God’s forgiveness
Christmas isn’t cancelled, but it will look a little different this year
This year we need to do things a little bit different, due to not being able to gather together with each other over the Festive season
Here at Bellshill Central Parish Church we are looking at imaginative ways to engage and involve the community of Bellshill that we serve.
Things to look forward to and be involved in are:
Offer to read a chapter of the Gospel of Luke. Get in touch to video yourself, or your family, so we can share a chapter each day during the month of December.
Make an advent nativity scene at home and share your pictures with us.
If you make an advent nativity at home, tell us about each person in the scene. What is their story and journey?
Decorate a window at home and again share your pictures or videos with us
Tie a Christmas decoration on the church railings and gates. It could be a bauble, a star, a bow or something else Chrismassy. But remember whatever you choose it will need to be waterproof!
We are currently looking at incorporating elements of three special services in December into one online extravaganza! Those involved will be speaking very soon to bring all our ideas together.
So, let’s pull together and make Christmas 2020 special for all the right reasons
This year’s Sponsored Walk didn’t take place as usual due to COVID19. What we encourage you to do this year is to have a Winter Walk during November and December 2020. You can do this on your own remembering to walk somewhere safe, or in your family or support bubble have a walk together. Or with a friend (or friends!) as long as you remember to keep socially distant from them – we want you always to be safe!
You are asked to try and walk 4 miles (that is the circumference of our Parish – give or take) and you can walk it in one go or do it in stages (for example a mile a day for four days)
A 4-mile route leaving the Church is shown below if you want to walk around our Parish of Bellshill Central. The route (below) is a moderate route with a steeper section once you cross Motherwell Road at the Calder Bridge along Community Road.
If you want to take part also let us know and we’ll send you a sponsor form. If you want to sponsor a participant, again please let us know.
