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.

Prayer for today

by Bellshill Central, posted in Prayer items
  • First, thank you, God, for my body that, though imperfect, works now and will be resurrected one day.
  • Second, thank you for the common grace behind such a facility like this that understands the importance of the body (admittingly, we do the YMCA, which may make this prayer easier than if at other gyms).
  • Third, thank you for grace even when things are hard, and help me, in the toughest moments of this workout, to wrestle gravity in the strength you supply

Remembrance Poppies and display

by Bellshill Central, posted in Other News, Weekly Church News

Remembrance Day – Unfortunately, we won’t be able to meet in person this year to reflect and remember as we usually would.

However, we would like your help to create a Remembrance display on our front railings, to either side of the gates.

One idea is to crochet a Remembrance poppy and affix it to the railings – just like the ones in the video below. However, any item that signifies Remembrance is welcome.

Just add to the display anytime from 2nd November onwards. You don’t need to be an arty person to take part, you can just simply buy something for our remembrance display. Or add a laminated verse or a name.

Funeral webcast details

by Bellshill Central, posted in Other News, Weekly Church News

For anyone wishing to watch the funeral webcast for Betty Mackie tomorrow, Thursday 22nd October, at 11.30am at the crematorium please use the details below … It’s recommended that you log in prior to the service to view the test webcast, you will then be directed to the live webcast during the service time ❤️

http://www.obitus.com/
Username Huyi5268
Password 290090

Jim would like to pass on his thanks for all the kind messages, cards and flowers he has received 💔❤️

The service will be available for 28 days on the site for anyone who missed it ❤️

A Psalm a Day – Psalm 142

by Bellshill Central, posted in A Psalm a Day

Psalm 142 New International Version

A maskil of David. When he was in the cave. A prayer.

1 I cry aloud to the Lord;
    I lift up my voice to the Lord for mercy.
2 I pour out before him my complaint;
    before him I tell my trouble.

3 When my spirit grows faint within me,
    it is you who watch over my way.
In the path where I walk
    people have hidden a snare for me.
4 Look and see, there is no one at my right hand;
    no one is concerned for me.
I have no refuge;
    no one cares for my life.

5 I cry to you, Lord;
    I say, “You are my refuge,
    my portion in the land of the living.”

6 Listen to my cry,
    for I am in desperate need;
rescue me from those who pursue me,
    for they are too strong for me.
7 Set me free from my prison,
    that I may praise your name.
Then the righteous will gather about me
    because of your goodness to me.