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.

National Day of Prayer and Action

by Bellshill Central, posted in COVID-19, Prayer items

The Church of Scotland is supporting calls for a National Day of Prayer and Action on 22 March, which is also Mothering Sunday.

Rt Rev Colin Sinclair

Rt Rev Colin Sinclair is joining the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and other church leaders to issue a national call to prayer.

The Moderator said:

“There are many different ways the Church can and should offer support and help to their communities at this time, but one way is through prayer. We believe in a God who hears and answers prayer.

“We are encouraged to come honestly in prayer, sharing openly our emotions, questions and concerns in the light of COVID 19.

“We have become aware in a new way of our frailty and need to renew our dependence on God. I welcome this call to prayer across the UK and encourage you to join in it this Sunday wherever you are.”

Light a candle

The call to prayer asks everyone to light a candle at 7pm on Sunday as ‘a visible symbol of the light of life, Jesus Christ, our source and hope in prayer.’

Church leaders are seeking to quell fears and remind us of God’s presence and love. They write:

“At such a time as this, when so many are fearful and there is great uncertainty, we are reminded of our dependence on our loving Heavenly Father and the future that he holds.”

Replay our online worship Sunday 22nd March 2020 on YouTube

by Bellshill Central, posted in Catch Up

Our Final Hymn today

1        Praise, my soul, the King of heaven;
          to his feet thy tribute bring;
          ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven,
          who like me his praise should sing?
          Praise him! Praise him!
          Praise the everlasting King.

2        Praise him for his grace and favour
          to our fathers in distress;
          praise him, still the same for ever,
          slow to chide, and swift to bless:
          Praise him! Praise him!
          glorious in his faithfulness.

3        Father-like he tends and spares us;
          well our feeble frame he knows;
          in his hands he gently bears us,
          rescues us from all our foes:
          Praise him! Praise him!
          widely as his mercy flows.

4        Frail as summer’s flower we flourish;
          blows the wind and it is gone;
          but, while mortals rise and perish,
          God endures unchanging on.
          Praise him! Praise him!
          Praise the high eternal One.

5        Angels, help us to adore him;
          ye behold him face to face;
          sun and moon, bow down before him;
          dwellers all in time and space.
          Praise him! Praise him!
          Praise with us the God of grace.