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.

Sunday 4th November 2018 at 11 o’clock

by Bellshill Central, posted in Sunday Worship

ALL WELCOME

Welcome and Intimations (session clerk)
Choir Introit – For all the saints who’ve shown your love (tune O Waly Waly)(Bible is placed in pulpit)
Call to worship
Hymn Rejoice the Lord is King (CH4-449)
Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Time with the children
Hymn Soon and very soon (CH4-749)
Offering uplifted by duty team
Offering dedicated by minister, then children leave for ‘young church’
Reflection – Prayer of St Richard
Reading/s (read by a church member) Ezekiel 36:16-28 and Revelation 20:11-15 & 21:1-5
Hymn Love divine (CH4-519)
Sermon – THE FUTURE BECKONS
Hymn We cannot measure how you heal (CH4-718)
Prayers of intercession
Hymn For all the saints (CH4-740 verse 1-4)
Benediction and three-fold amen (Sung)
May God’s Blessing Surround you each day

Please join us for Tea and Coffee after the service in the hall. You are all invited through. 

The Macdonald Memorial Window

by Bellshill Central, posted in The Tour

Bellshill Central Parish Church is extremely fortunate to have many beautiful stained glass windows.

This window is the earliest church window to replace the original leaded diamond glass design

We call it the Macdonald Memorial window as it commemorates three major milestones in our church buildings history.

This window is above the pulpit and is almost hidden by the organ pipes which is rather a pity. It is best viewed from the upstairs gallery.

While not as decorative as the downstairs windows, it is still beautiful and it tells the history of Macdonald Memorial Church (now Bellshill Central Church).

There are three separate arch windows with a sort of leaf pattern at the top and bottom in green, blue and purple.

  • The window on the left has a Communion Cup in the middle of it and the date 1873 at the bottom.
  • The middle window has a Cross in the centre and the date at the foot is 1912.
  • The right window shows a Crown in the middle and the date is 1923.

In January 1873, the Free Church Presbytery of Hamilton formed a committee to look at the surrounding areas to see where there was the greatest need for mission and decided on Bellshill and Mossend. However, it was actually a group of folk who had left Holytown Church who were instrumental in setting up the Mossend Mission. Originally, it met in the Mossend Schoolroom under the care of Rev Ogilvey and the Kirk Session of Dalziel Free Church. The first occasion that the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper was observed was in October 1873 when Rev Ogilvey conducted the service.

William Macdonald, a Probationer of the Free Church of Scotland, was ordained and inducted to the Bellshill Free Church (still meeting in Mossend Schoolroom) on 31 December 1874. In June 1875, the congregation moved to the site of the present Church and built a hall which required them to borrow £300 from the Bank of Scotland. By August 1877 the Church had been built and decorated. Estimates for the build had been received at £2,700 although the final cost would appear to have been £3,200. The Manse was completed by March 1881 at a cost of £832.1s.8d.

On 28 August 1900, (in view of the union of the United Presbyterian Church and the Free Church of Scotland) the Church was named East United Free Church. In 1912 it was changed again, this time to Macdonald Memorial United Free Church in memory of Rev William Macdonald, its first minister.

The plaque at the front door of the Church in memory of Rev William Macdonald states that he was the ‘first pastor’ from the beginning in 1874 until 1906. It goes on to say that, ‘He was a devoted minister of the word, a zealous pastor and a true friend to his people.’

By 1923, it was 50 years since the Mossend Mission had been set up and the occasion was celebrated by large congregations at both services on Sunday, 28 October that year.

Weekly news from Central Church…

by Bellshill Central, posted in Weekly Church News

Bellshill Central Parish Church is OPEN FOR BUSINESS for the people in Bellshill and Mossend. So, if you’re looking for a church that is Central to Christ, Central to you and Central to Bellshill – then look no further! Here you will find a church and a people with a real heart and soul for worship, who enjoy fellowship and socialising throughout the week. We’re on a journey together, come and join us. #comeasyouare

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Worship takes place within Bellshill Central Parish Church on Sunday 28th October at 11am. Our minster, Kevin de Beer, has chosen a theme of God offers a place.
Hymns this Sunday include All are welcome, Jubilate, My Jesus My Saviour and O for a thousand tongues. Readings are from 2 Samuel 7:1-17 and Acts 2:22-36
Please do come and take part in our worship our doors are always open and a warm welcome awaits you. The service is live streamed as usual via our YouTube channel just visit our website to take part.

Preparations are underway for our Next Clothes Show – on Monday 5th November in the Orbiston Neighbourhood Centre. Tickets are just £2.00 (a real steal!) and are available from Anne Guy or Cathie Bryden. The show is in partnership with Taylor Fashions of Hamilton. The show starts at 7.30pm and all are invited. All funds raised go towards the work and witness of Bellshill Central Parish.

Our Cheese and wine night takes place on Saturday 3rd November 4pm – 7pm. Please do come along to the Church Hall at 346 Main Street.
Cheeses, Crackers, Wine, Non Alcoholic drinks, and Seasonal Stalls.
Entry £5 at the door. Seasonal Stalls will include, Cards, Home Backing, Christmas Gifts and Jams/Chutneys.

 

Copies of the church CD which includes organ and singing items are available now. This would make an ideal Christmas Present as the music is all Advent and Christmas related. A bargain at £5. See our organist if you want a copy. Special offer, 2 for £8 is available also.

Carpet bowls continues Wednesday at 7.00pm in the hall. Captain of the club, the right honourable James Mackie, looks forward to welcoming all aboard!!!! Let the antics commence.

Music makers and shakers classes are every week during term time. Wednesday mornings in the church hall at 10am and 11am. NB: Music makers and shakers have details of their current term available on their own Facebook page.

This afternoon (24th October) the Bellshill Probus club continues. The meeting is at 1pm and meet in our church hall. Warm welcome awaits you. The secretary is Mr conqueror and will be pleased to see you.

Our BROWNIE pack continues this Thursday at 6.00pm in our church hall. Please contact us via the Brownie page on the website to register or ask any enquiries.

The Church Choir continues on Friday night at 7.30pm when our first focus will be Remembrance. We meet in the Church Hall this week. Tea and coffee break at half time. Look forward to seeing our regular members and anyone who would like to come and try.

Friday night club continues next Friday (26th October) in the church hall from 7.00pm. Crafts, games and fun for the whole family. Plentiful tea and coffee on hand to aid the chit chat. Please do come along. It has been known for a pet to make an appearance once or twice too.

NEW CHURCH WEBSITE

20181013_224633-COLLAGE.jpgOur church website has been updated with a new address – http://www.bellshillcentral.church
Please update your bookmarks and browsers – and have a look at all the activities that take place. We are currently taking a journey online called “The Tour” visiting all of the superb stained glass and interesting items within our church. Keep an eye out for this! We have looked at the Baptismal Font, St Matthew and Good Friday windows so far. We have an exceptional array of windows by the Abbey Studios and Gordon Webster.

PRAYER & COMMUNITY

Please visit our Prayer page on our website (look for the prayer button at the top) – there is an online prayer request form which will send your prayer direct to our minister, Rev Kevin. Prayer Requests – Our church has provided a Prayer Book which is situated in the main vestibule for anyone to pop in a note of concern or anxiety they would like prayer for. We are a Parish Church and are here for you in times of joy and sadness. Kevin is available to the local community to offer spiritual support or to simply offer prayer. If there is something that you think your local church could be doing to offer services and/or support to our local community please get in touch via the Minister, Session Clerk, Facebook or website – Our church email address is bellshillcentral@gmail.com

ADVANCE DATES

November
•Saturday 3rd – Christmas Treats with Cheese & Wine
•Sunday 4th – All saints Sunday – Tea after Church
•Monday 5th – Clothes Show
•Sunday 11th – Remembrance Day and remembrance Sunday (service at 11.30am)
•Saturday 24th – The McGleish Movie Night
•Sunday 25th – Guild service and triple baptism

December
•Saturday 1st – Christmas Afternoon event with Carol Service before
•Sunday 2nd – first Sunday of advent – teas after Church
•Sunday 9th – communion service – Retiring offering RNLI
•Thursday 13th – Sing a Song for Christmas (date confirmed) in aid of women’s aid
•Sunday 16th 11.00am morning service; and 6.30pm Carols by Candlelight (teas afterwards)
•Sunday 23rd – choir service 11.00am (no Young Church in church)
•Monday 24th – Christmas eve (6.30pm) (teas afterwards)
•Sunday 30th – End of year songs of praise at 11.00am

ONLINE MINISTRY – Check out Kevin’s very own YouTube Channel where he reaches out to our local community sharing insight, thought and reflection, with his current journey called #21words. A link to his channel is available from our website, or simply look up Kevin de Beer. Subscribe and continue to follow his inspirational messages. Kevin’s latest video blogs include themes of Now, Nowhere or is it Now Here, Named, and Affirmed. Some videos have had nearly 300 views – help spread the news of Kevin’s online ministry far and wide – a truly worldwide church.

COMMUNITY BUILDINGS AVAILABLE FOR USE – Our hall and facilities are available at other times during the week and are available to be hired for one-off occasions or longer term lets. Please get in touch with us if you need a space to hire. We have installed Wi-Fi which means we can offer facilities for online events taking place in the church and halls. Visual display screens are fitted in our sanctuary and are ideal for conferences and presentations. Portable visual equipment can be made available for use in the Halls and Vestry. Please ask.

CHECK OUT OUR ONLINE ACTIVITIES – Should you be unable to attend worship but would like to share in the recorded services, you can do so LIVE each Sunday from 11:00am via the Church’s website and also our Facebook and our YouTube channel are updated regularly. You can find out more information on Sunday Services, Weekly activities and catch up with our services from our uploaded videos. We are LIVE on the Internet most Sunday mornings, and occasionally with other events we hold.

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Our weekly what’s on at Central…..

by Bellshill Central, posted in Weekly Church News

Bellshill Central Parish Church is OPEN FOR BUSINESS for the people in Bellshill and Mossend. So, if you’re looking for a church that is Central to Christ, Central to you and Central to Bellshill – then look no further! Here you will find a church and a people with a real heart and soul for worship, who enjoy fellowship and socialising throughout the week. We’re on a journey together, come and join us. #comeasyouare

Worship takes place within Bellshill Central Parish Church on Sunday 21st October at 11am — The theme is “Now we see in part, soon all shall be revealed”
Scripture Readings are taken from Exodus 19:1-13 and 1 Peter 2:4-10
Hymns this Sunday include O God of Bethel by whose hand, I am the Church You are the Church, Amazing Grace and Trust & Obey.
Please do come and take part in our worship our doors are always open and a warm welcome awaits you. The service is live streamed as usual via our YouTube channel just visit our website to take part.

Preparations are underway for our Next Clothes Show – on Monday 5th November in the Orbiston Neighbourhood Centre. Tickets are just £2.00 (a real steal!) and are available from Anne Guy or Cathie Bryden. The show is in partnership with Taylor Fashions of Hamilton. The show starts at 7.30pm and all are invited. All funds raised go towards the work and witness of Bellshill Central Parish.

CHURCH CD

Copies of the church CD which includes organ and singing items are available now. This would make an ideal Christmas Present as the music is all Advent and Christmas related. A bargain at £5. See our organist if you want a copy. Special offer, 2 for £8 is available also.

Carpet bowls continues tonight (Wednesday) at 7.00pm in the hall. Captain of the club, the right honourable James Mackie, looks forward to welcoming all aboard!!!! Let the antics commence.

Music makers and shakers classes are every week during term time. Wednesday mornings in the church hall at 10am and 11am. NB: Music makers and shakers have details of their current term available on their own Facebook page.

This afternoon (24th October) the Bellshil Probus club continues. The meeting is at 1pm and meet in our church hall. Warm welcome awaits you. The secretary is Mr conqueror and will be pleased to see you.

Our BROWNIE pack continues this Thursday at 6.00pm in our church hall. Please contact us via the Brownie page on the website to register or ask any enquiries.

The Church Choir continues on Friday night at 7.30pm when our first focus will be Remembrance. We meet in the Church Hall this week. Tea and coffee break at half time. Look forward to seeing our regular members and anyone who would like to come and try.

Friday night club continues next Friday (26th October) in the church hall from 7.00pm. Crafts, games and fun for the whole family. Plentiful tea and coffee on hand to aid the chit chat. Please do come along. It has been known for a pet to make an appearance once or twice too.

Activities this week at Central Church:

  • Wednesday– Music Makers and Shakers meets with classes at 10am and 11am.
  • Wednesday- Bellshill Probus CLub 1.00pm
  • Wednesday 7.00pm Carpet Bowls
  • Thursday Brownies at 6.00pm
  • Thursday 7.45pm Guide pack
  • Friday 7.30pm Church Choir
  • Sunday Young Church, Crèche and Church Service
  • Monday The Guild – 7.30pm Guest Night with the Jolly Beggars in the Church Hall. All welcome. Remember the guild is open to anyone, including men.
  • Tuesday 2.00pm The Guild entertain the Guild of New Kilpartick Bearsden. Members of the Church choir will provide some music and entertainment.
  • Tuesday 6.15pm Rainbows

NEW CHURCH WEBSITE

Our church website has been updated with a new address – http://www.bellshillcentral.church
Please update your bookmarks and browsers – and have a look at all the activities that take place.

We will soon be taking a journey online called “The Tour” visiting all of the superb stained glass within our church. Keep an eye out for this! Follow this link

PRAYER & COMMUNITY

Please visit our Prayer page on our website (look for the prayer button at the top) – there is an online prayer request form which will send your prayer direct to our minister, Rev Kevin. Prayer Requests – Our church has provided a Prayer Book which is situated in the main vestibule for anyone to pop in a note of concern or anxiety they would like prayer for. We are a Parish Church and are here for you in times of joy and sadness. Kevin is available to the local community to offer spiritual support or to simply offer prayer. If there is something that you think your local church could be doing to offer services and/or support to our local community please get in touch via the Minister, Session Clerk, Facebook or website – Our church email address is bellshillcentral@gmail.com

ADVANCE DATES

November

  • Saturday 3rd – Christmas Treats with Cheese & Wine
  • Sunday 4th – All saints Sunday – Tea after Church
  • Monday 5th – Clothes Show
  • Sunday 11th – Remembrance Day and remembrance Sunday (service at 11.30am)
  • Saturday 24th – The McGleish Movie Night
  • Sunday 25th – Guild service and triple baptism

December

  • Saturday 1st – Christmas Afternoon event with Carol Service before
  • Sunday 2nd – first Sunday of advent – teas after Church
  • Sunday 9th – communion service – Retiring offering RNLI
  • Thursday 13th – Sing a Song for Christmas (date confirmed) in aid of women’s aid
  • Sunday 16th 11.00am morning service; and 6.30pm Carols by Candlelight (teas afterwards)
  • Sunday 23rd – choir service 11.00am (no Young Church in church)
  • Monday 24th – Christmas eve (6.30pm) (teas afterwards)
  • Sunday 30th – End of year songs of praise at 11.00am

ONLINE MINISTRY – Check out Kevin’s very own YouTube Channel where he reaches out to our local community sharing insight, thought and reflection, with his current journey called #21words. A link to his channel is available from our website, or simply look up Kevin de Beer. Subscribe and continue to follow his inspirational messages. Kevin’s latest video blogs include themes of Now, Nowhere or is it Now Here, Named, and Affirmed. Some videos have had nearly 300 views – help spread the news of Kevin’s online ministry far and wide – a truly worldwide church.

12th October 2018 – – Today we are celebrating our YouTube ministry – one way of telling the Story that has transformed so many lives down through the centuries.

From the moment when communities sensed that the Risen Lord was in their midst people have sought words and ways to tell this Story.

In 2018 we launched a specific YouTube channel to offer one way of telling the Story. (Please note that we also have an official channel that includes our worship services and our Big Sings – you can find us under the names: Bellshill Central Parish Church and/or Kevin de Beer)

We are blessed to be able to share the news that First Steps has been viewed over 1000 times and for over 100 hours

Our videos on prayer have also been viewed for over 100 hours.

Yes, and our words for the journey have been viewed for over 300 hours.

(Of course, this is but a drop in the ocean when one thinks that people watch music videos for millions of hours…but we want to say thank you for all the prayers and encouragement. We persevere in telling the Story)

Blessings, Kevin.

COMMUNITY BUILDINGS AVAILABLE FOR USE – Our hall and facilities are available at other times during the week and are available to be hired for one-off occasions or longer term lets. Please get in touch with us if you need a space to hire. We have installed Wi-Fi which means we can offer facilities for online events taking place in the church and halls. Visual display screens are fitted in our sanctuary and are ideal for conferences and presentations. Portable visual equipment can be made available for use in the Halls and Vestry. Please ask.

CHECK OUT OUR ONLINE ACTIVITIES – Should you be unable to attend worship but would like to share in the recorded services, you can do so LIVE each Sunday from 11:00am via the Church’s website and also our Facebook and our YouTube channel are updated regularly. You can find out more information on Sunday Services, Weekly activities and catch up with our services from our uploaded videos. We are LIVE on the Internet most Sunday mornings, and occasionally with other events we hold.