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.
1 I lift up my eyes to you, to you who sit enthroned(A) in heaven. 2 As the eyes of slaves look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a female slave look to the hand of her mistress, so our eyes look to the Lord(B) our God, till he shows us his mercy.
3 Have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy on us, for we have endured no end of contempt. 4 We have endured no end of ridicule from the arrogant, of contempt from the proud.
1 I rejoiced with those who said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.” 2 Our feet are standing in your gates, Jerusalem.
3 Jerusalem is built like a city that is closely compacted together. 4 That is where the tribes go up— the tribes of the Lord— to praise the name of the Lord according to the statute given to Israel. 5 There stand the thrones for judgment, the thrones of the house of David.
6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love(A) you be secure. 7 May there be peace(B) within your walls and security within your citadels.(C)” 8 For the sake of my family and friends, I will say, “Peace be within you.” 9 For the sake of the house of the Lord our God, I will seek your prosperity.(D)
With these continuing lockdown restrictions, as there are spikes in infection rates and safety being of paramount importance, we wish each and every one of you blessings. We hope and pray that you are safe and stay safe.
Your church family here at Bellshill Central prays regularly for each and every one of you. If you are in need of a chat, some support or a practical thing, get in touch with us we can help.
SUNDAY WORSHIP Please join us this 20th of Sept in worship, online but safely in your homes.
Whichever way you chose they become available from 1045am, but are available afterwards for catch up purposes
Our Weekly ENEWS is attached for you, and the full downloadable order of service too – so you can follow in your homes. However, the words where necessary will appear on the screen with our online video (for hymn words and any prayers to join in with).
Our phone in service is available from Sunday mornings and the remainder of the week by calling 01698 533211 The service can also be made available as CD or DVD, or even cassette tapes. We just need to know who needs them We ask each district elder and visitor and those in contact with their church family to inquire if these are needed! Please contact the Minister, Stanley our Session clerk, or direct to Drew Aitken and we can get these arranged. Likewise, the Virtual Church Organist Entertains (each Wednesday at 8pm) is available if needed in CD or DVD format. the main web page to catch up online is https://bellshillcentral.church/organist-entertains/
Please share this email with anyone you think may benefit. We know that our online activities are being used by people across Scotland and the UK, with regular viewers also in Australia and South Africa.
God Love knows no boundaries, and we are truly blessed to be sharing his Love and Good News. Blessings everyone.
BELLSHILL: CENTRAL PARISH CHURCH OF SCOTLAND 