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.

A Psalm a Day – Psalm 128

by Bellshill Central, posted in A Psalm a Day

Psalm 128 New International Version

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Psalm 128

A song of ascents.

1 Blessed are all who fear the Lord,(A)
    who walk in obedience to him.(B)
2 You will eat the fruit of your labor;(C)
    blessings and prosperity(D) will be yours.
3 Your wife will be like a fruitful vine(E)
    within your house;
your children(F) will be like olive shoots(G)
    around your table.
4 Yes, this will be the blessing(H)
    for the man who fears the Lord.(I)

5 May the Lord bless you from Zion;(J)
    may you see the prosperity of Jerusalem(K)
    all the days of your life.
6 May you live to see your children’s children—(L)
    peace be on Israel.(M)

A Psalm a Day – Psalm 127

by Bellshill Central, posted in A Psalm a Day

Psalm 127 New International Version

Psalm 127

A song of ascents. Of Solomon.

1 Unless the Lord builds(A) the house,
    the builders labor in vain.
Unless the Lord watches(B) over the city,
    the guards stand watch in vain.
2 In vain you rise early
    and stay up late,
toiling for food(C) to eat—
    for he grants sleep(D) to[a] those he loves.(E)

3 Children are a heritage from the Lord,
    offspring a reward(F) from him.
4 Like arrows(G) in the hands of a warrior
    are children born in one’s youth.
5 Blessed is the man
    whose quiver is full of them.(H)
They will not be put to shame
    when they contend with their opponents(I) in court.(J)

Join us | VIRTUAL CHURCH | The Maestro from BCPC!

by Bellshill Central, posted in Organist Entertains

Good evening everyone

Tonight we have Episode 30 of the Organist Entertains that premieres tonight at 8pm – bringing you VIRTUAL CHURCH from Bellshill Central Parish Church

Alan brings your requests from the mighty Hilsdon organ which is surely one of the finest organs in Lanarkshire

You can watch via YOUTUBE:

YouTube live link with live chat

Tonight includes

  • Angel Voices
  • O Happy Day
  • Easter Hymn – the Intermezzo
  • O God of Bethel
  • And more!

You can always catch up on previous weeks videos by going to the dedicated Web page http://www.bellshillcentral.church/organist-entertains

Send your requests and be part of the growing family of viewers. Email bellshillcentral@gmail.com

A psalm a day. Psalm 126

by Bellshill Central, posted in A Psalm a Day

Psalm 126 New International Version

Psalm 126

A song of ascents.

1 When the Lord restored(A) the fortunes of[a] Zion,
    we were like those who dreamed.[b]
2 Our mouths were filled with laughter,(B)
    our tongues with songs of joy.(C)
Then it was said among the nations,
    “The Lord has done great things(D) for them.”
3 The Lord has done great things(E) for us,
    and we are filled with joy.(F)

4 Restore our fortunes,[c](G) Lord,
    like streams in the Negev.(H)
5 Those who sow with tears(I)
    will reap(J) with songs of joy.(K)
6 Those who go out weeping,(L)
    carrying seed to sow,
will return with songs of joy,
    carrying sheaves with them.