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.
Kevin our minister continues his new sermon series on the Letters to the Church in the New Testament in the book of Revelation. If you are watching live then the service begins at 10.45am and is available anytime thereafter to watch at your leisure on catch-up.
Come, let’s worship God. God who is mystery, God who is not contained by any one religious system God who is certainly not contained by our minds and hearts.
Come, let’s worship God God who wills dignity for every family, every person. God who lies at the heart of each life and speaks to the depth of each heart. God who is constant adventure, Constant movement Constant presence!
Come let’s worship God Let’s be filled with awe, wonder and that profound grace Seen in Jesus, the carpenter. The Holy Child.
The words for each hymn will appear on the screen. But the hymns are, He’s got the whole world, Dear Lord and Father of Mankind, Crown Him with Many Crowns, Bless the Lord O my soul (10,000 reasons) and Standing on the Promises.
Remember too that the service is available by calling 01698 533211 for those not online, please pass these details on
This Sunday (2 August), Christians across Scotland will once again join together in prayer at 7pm in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
As with previous weeks during lockdown and the phased easing of restrictions, 14 Christian churches and organisations across the country, including the Church of Scotland, have co-signed the letter calling for prayer.
Scottish Christians have been continuing to answer the call to pray at the same time each week, and Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, has been taking part alongside them.
“I’m delighted to have read that in the last couple of months online searches for ‘prayer’ have increased dramatically,” Dr Fair said.
“But reading about what prayer is and how to do it is only the start of it. After that it’s time to actually pray.
“And what better than to join with brothers and sisters from across the nation at 7pm on Sunday to pray our way through this ongoing crisis. I commend it to you and look forward to being with you, in Spirit, on Sunday evening.”
“The present times continue to be ones in which uncertainty casts a shadow over the future. Our onward journey appears to be one that will not be straightforward or necessarily clear. Indeed, we might find ourselves having to take a step back before we go forward again.
“There are occasions in the Gospel when we see that Jesus has to take a step back and go ‘to a deserted place by himself’. On such occasions, we know that Jesus prayed and sought the renewed presence of God. He does so in order that he might continue the ministry that God has given to him.
“In the Gospel of Matthew and following such an occasion, we see the compassion of God made known to us through Jesus. In response to the need of those who come to him, Jesus feeds them with good gifts. (14: 13-21) At this present time, may we know the compassionate presence of God revealed to us as we make our onward journey.”
We pray:
God of all compassion, Be with us at this present time. As you have been with us in times past, Continue with us in the times that are to come. Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer.
God whose compassion knows no bounds, Meet us when we come to the end of our own strength. Lead us to the place of renewal, That we might know your presence and find ourselves renewed. Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer.
God whose compassion is embodied in the presence of Jesus, May we know that presence revealed. In the presence of your Son, Grant that we may know that he is there for us and for all who hunger today. Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer.
God whose compassion responds to human need, May we bear witness to the response of Jesus to the hungry and the weak. Grant that in our witness, We might respond to the needs of those around us. Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer.
God of all compassion, Encompass our world in your unceasing love. May your compassion flow to the ends of the earth And embrace the suffering of this world. Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer.
Signatories:
Rt. Rev. Dr Martin Fair, Moderator of the General Assembly, Church of Scotland
Most Rev. Leo Cushley, Archbishop of St. Andrews and Edinburgh, Roman Catholic Church
Most Rev. Mark Strange, Primus, on behalf of the College of Bishops, Scottish Episcopal Church
Rev. John Fulton, Moderator, United Free Church of Scotland
Rev. Dr David Pickering, Moderator, United Reformed Church (Scotland)
Rev. Martin Hodson, General Director, Baptist Union of Scotland
Rev. Mark Slaney, District Chair, Methodist Church (Scotland)
Rev. May-Kane Logan, Chair, Congregational Federation in Scotland
Lt. Col. Carol Bailey, Secretary for Scotland, Salvation Army
Adwoa Bittle, Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)
Rev. Jim Ritchie, District Superintendent, British Isles North District, Church of the Nazarene
Pastor Chris Gbenle, Provincial Pastor, Province of Scotland, Redeemed Christian Church of God
Bishop Francis Alao, Church of God (Scotland)/Minority Ethnic Churches Together in Scotland (MECTIS)
Rev Fred Drummond, Director, Evangelical Alliance (Scotland)
Kevin our minister continues his new sermon series on the Letters to the Church in the New Testament in the book of Revelation. If you are watching live then the service begins at 10.45am and is available anytime thereafter to watch at your leisure on catch-up.
The words for each hymn will appear on the screen. But the hymns are, The Lord’s my Shepherd, To God be the Glory, Lord the light of your love, Knowing You Jesus and God of the poor. In place of our usual sing amen and blessings we have a loving sung version called Go now in peace.
After the service at 12noon we have a half hour catch via Zoom. Get in touch with us for the log in details to join us.
Remember too that the service is available by calling 01698 533211 for those not online, please pass these details on
BELLSHILL: CENTRAL PARISH CHURCH OF SCOTLAND 