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 thank you for the opportunity to vote – to hold those in power to account,to freely exercise our values and beliefs.Please give us wisdom as we do so,and grace as we interact with those who disagree with us.We thank you for all the candidates in this election – for those who will serve in Parliament,for those who will govern our country.Fill their hearts with compassion and a desire for justice,so they will attend to the cries of the poor and oppressed.
Penned by Chris Tomlin with his producer Ed Cash and English worship singer-songwriter Matt Redman for the singer’s Adore: Christmas Songs of Worship album, his hope was that it would fit in with other timeless Christmas songs. “There’s something ancient about the melodies in that song that gives it a timeless feel,” Tomlin told Billboard magazine. There is a lyric in the chorus; ‘Come and see what God has done.’ Those words sum up the entire project. It’s my favorite line because that’s essentially what I hope that people take from it all.”
This features guest vocals from contemporary Christian music singer Lauren Daigle. Tomlin told Billboard that he had the Lafayette, Louisiana native in mind when writing the tune. “It’s probably the first song that I have ever written where that happened, but writing this track, I just envisioned Lauren singing it all-along,” he said. “I’m thankful she agreed to record it. Her vocal on the song is truly stunning.”
The word ‘Noel’ is derived from the French phrase “Les bonnes nouvelles” meaning “the good news.”
Our Sing a Song for Christmas, with Lawmuir and Mossend Primary Schools takes place tonight, at 7pm in the Church. Please do come along and join us.
Our charity this year is CHRIS’S HOUSE.
Here is a short video about Chris’s House
We’d love to see you join us, at this annual Christmas Concert. A community together, supporting a local charity. Come along – Come and join in – Come as you are.
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 143 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, 15th December, join us at 11.00am at the church at 346 Main Street right at the Centre of our town. We light our Third Advent Candle. Our minister, Rev’d Kevin leads us in worship. Our theme is Getting ready for the impossible. The bible readings are Isaiah 35:1-10 and Matthew 11:2-11, read by a church member. Songs include Hark the Glad Sound, Christmas is Coming, Shout to the Lord and Tell out my soul. 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.
In the evening we have our Candle Light Carols service at 6.30pm. The church is filled with flickering candles. We sing traditional Christmas Carols interspersed with readings, read by four of our young members – Emily, Michael, Lyle and Amirah. Afterwards you are invited into the Church Hall for Mince Pies and Mulled Wine. Carols include: In the Bleak mid-winter, Joy to the world, We three kings and O Holy Night. We have the superb Fiona MacDonald singing for us again. Please make sure you are there to witness a beautiful and warm service.
TONIGHT (Wednesday 11th December) AT 7PM in BELLSHILL CENTRAL PARISH CHURCH WE HAVE OUR ANNUAL SING A SONG FOR CHRISTMAS. This is a charity fund raising night for CHRIS’S HOUSE – a worthy local charity. We look forward to hearing and singing with the kids from Lawmuir and Mossend Primary Schools. The Church choir will sing some songs from our Christmas Musical. We urge the whole community to come along on Wednesday night, to really get into that Christmas spirit, enjoy hearing children sing AWAY IN A MANGER, and having fun. Entry is TOTALLY FREE, but a donation will be taken for CHRIS’S HOUSE if you can contribute. Refreshements in the hall afterwards. Remember your Christmas Jumpers!
COMMUNITY TIME TO REMEMBER SERVICE is on Wednesday 18th December at 7pm here in Bellshill Central Parish Church. This is a community event where you can remember a loved one lost recently, or some time ago. Afterwards you are invited to Foster’s offices (a few doors away) for a tea or coffee.
What’s on this week at Central Church
Wednesday (today) – Music Makers (all morning); 7pm Sing a Song for Christmas – Remember your Christmas Jumpers!
Thursday – Guides 7.45pm; Choir singing at Highgate Care Home
Sunday – Morning Service 11am with Sunday School and Crèche; Candle Light Carols 6.30pm followed by Mince pies and Mulled Wine
Monday – Guild at 1.30pm Mince Pies and Carols.
Wednesday – Music Makes (all morning); 7pm Memorial Service at the Church (in partnership with Fosters Funeral Directors)
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.
