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.
We invite our Christian Brother’s and Sister’s in our town and local area to join together in the unity of prayer, during the Week of Prayer of Christian Unity.
Details of these services, all held in Bellshill Central Parish Church, are listed in the poster and we encourage everyone to come along when they can, regardless of race, age, background or faith as we come together to pray.
Each day during Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – #WPCU and #WPCU2020 – we will post daily readings and reflections to help you in this week’s prayer journey if you are not able to join us in person each day.
Sunday worship continues at 11am each Sunday morning at 346 Main Street – Bellshill Central Parish Church. Our church is Central to Christ, Central to Bellshill and Central to YOU! For 147 years we have shouted out the Good News of Jesus Christ and of His love for one and all. We offer a warm and generous welcome to all, on Sundays or throughout the week at any of our week day activities and groups. Our minister, Rev’d Kevin de Beer, loves being in our Faith Family and reaching outwards into the communities of Bellshill Town Centre, Mossend and Orbiston. As the Church of Scotland Parish for Central Bellshill, including the Town Centre, we want to you be part of what is a wonderful community of fellowship and faith. Please simply #comeasyouare!
This Sunday morning, 12th January 2020, join us at 11.00am at the church at 346 Main Street right at the Centre of our town. Our minister, Rev Kevin de Beer starts a 7 week series – Telling it Slant (the first in a 7 week series “With Jesus in Samaria”. The readings are Genesis 11:1-9 and Luke 9:51-62. Our hymns include: Come all who look to God, Our God is a God who makes friends, Take time to be Holy and Amen we praise your name O God.
Our Young Church meets in the Church and takes part in our opening 20 minutes of the service. After the All Age talk and offerings the young folks leave for the Hall for their own activities. Any youngster from P1 through to S6 plus are welcome to come along. Bellshill Central Young Church gives the best start!! A crèche is also available for the youngest ones.
The service will be live streamed via our website and YouTube channel for those wishing to take part live or later on catch up. If you would like a tape, CD or DVD of the service these can be made available by speaking to Drew Aitken.
HEART AND SOLE are hoping to meet for the first time in 2020 this Sunday, 12th January, after the service. If you are interested we will leave at around 12.15pm. Potentially heading to Strathclyde Park and stopping for a bite to eat also. Remember to dress appropriately and wear appropriate foot wear. The walk is of course weather dependant!
Group start dates for 2020
Monday 13th January Regular Guild at 1.30pm
Tuesday 14th January Rainbows at 6.00pm;
Wednesday 15th January (all morning) Music Makes and Shakers; Bowls at 7.00pm
Thursday 16th January Brownies 6.00pm; Guides at 7.45pm
Friday 17th January Choir at 7.15pm ; Friday night club 7.30pm
PLEASE NOTE the Board and Session scheduled for 14th January has had to be cancelled due to Presbytery Meetings.
Date for your diary
Sunday 26th January at 7pm is a Songs of Praise and Ecumenical Service in Bellshill Central Parish Church of Scotland for all the churches in Bellshill and Mossend. Marking the end of Week of Prayer of Christian Unity. The service is organised by the Lanarkshire Organists Society and members of all local churches will participate. Please come along. Offering for St. Andrew’s Hospice will be taken. Choir practice for this ecumenical event will be held on 17 & 24 January at 7.15pm.
Our church buildings are available to hire for the whole community. Whether you’re after a large hall, a small office or the church itself, we have spaces available to suit. Our Church Hall is equally suited to dance classes, coffee mornings or birthday parties. We have a spacious and functional kitchen with ample room to prepare food etc. We have a fully accessible disabled toilet with baby changing facilities. Our halls and church are fitted with WiFi. The church has large screens and sound system suitable for meetings and presentations. Our hall has portable audio visual equipment available upon request.
Bellshill Central Church Choir is seeking new members.
We are a fun and very sociable choir who enjoy singing along with much laughter and fellowship. Rehearsals are held in the Church and Halls on a Friday evening from 7.15pm until 8.30-8.45pm. We meet for a shorter rehearsals on a Sunday morning at 10.30am ahead of the 11am morning service.
Please come and join us on a Friday evening, we would be so pleased to welcome you.
For further information please contact the organist at bellshillcentral@gmail.com
BELLSHILL: CENTRAL PARISH CHURCH OF SCOTLAND 