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 gather and prepare to worship God
Welcome and intimations
Introit – All people that on earth do dwell
The Call to Worship
Hymn 498: O God our help in ages past
Prayer and Lord’s Prayer We worship with the Children
Talk with the Children
Hymn: Take this moment sign and space (SHEET)
Offering and dedication We listen to God’s word
Readings: Luke 1:26-38 and Revelation 12:1-12
Hymn 624: Take my life and let it be (t. Nottingham) Sermon “Aging, Changing, Giving” We response as Christ’s folks
Hymn 327: Immortal invisible (t. Rd and miles to Dundee)
Prayers for others
Hymn 486: Now thank we all our God
Benediction and Sung Amen We go out into the world to LOVE and to SERVE
We prepare to worship God
Welcome and Intimations
Choir Introit – CH4 688 By cool Siloam
Call to worship
HYMN 920 Praise the Lord, ye heaven’s adore Him
Prayer and Lord’s Prayer We worship with the Children
Talk to the Children
HYMN 57 Bless the Lord, O my soul
Offering
ANTHEM – CH4 701 When memory fades We listen to God’s Word
READINGS: 1 Samuel 8:1-9 and 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:5
HYMN (sheet) One more step along the world
SERMON – What is so good about getting old? We respond as Christ’s Folk
HYMN 31 Amazing grace how sweet the sound
Prayers of Intercession
HYMN 59 Blessed Assurance, Jesus is mine!
BENEDICTION and THREE FOLD AMEN We go out into the world to LOVE and to SERVE
Here at Bellshill Central, you will find a warm welcome from a group of committed Christian people. You will find worship services each week that incorporate both the traditional and the new, and passionate preaching that tries hard to make the Scripture message relevant to our daily living. If you want a Church that is Central to Christ, Central to you and Central to Bellshill then look no further. We would be delighted to welcome you. Let Let us build a house where all can dwell – All are welcome in this place!
The next service within Bellshill Central Parish Church is on Sunday 3rd September 2017 led by Rev de Beer at 11am. Kevin’s theme is “I have the energy, let me lead……”. The bible readings are taken from Matthew 13:24-30 and Luke 10:25-37 Our hymns include Stand up and bless the Lord, When I needed a neighbour, I need thee every hour and God is our strength and refuge. Activities for Children and Young Adults activities will be available during the service. This being the first Sunday of the month we have tea coffee and biscuits after the service for further fellowship after our service.
We would be delighted to welcome you in the LORD’s name. If you are a visitor to our church, do make yourself known to one of the welcome team. We are a warm and welcoming church at the heart of our town — Central Church is Central to Bellshill, Central to Christ and Central to YOU!
A massive thank you to all who took part in and supported our Parish Sponsored Run and Walk. It was a fun event, through the parish, raising funds for the church, encouraging activity and healthy well-being and a great way to meet people in our community. Over £300 has been raised with gift aid still to be added.
Friday 8th September is our Annual Church Quizunder the quiz master Hugh Ainsley in the church hall. If you want to take part you’re welcome. Tickets are on sale now from Hugh and at the church. Snacks and refreshments are included in ticket price. As always the rounds will include General Knowledge, Sport, Picture Round and many more.
Catch up with services on YouTube
We Live Stream our Sunday Services via our YouTube Channel – please join our online congregation from 11am if you are not able to come to church and worship with us online.
We are a Parish Church and are here for you in times of joy and sadness. Our minister, Rev Kevin de Beer, is available to the local community to offer spiritual support or to simply offer prayer. Each week in our Sunday Service we offer prayers for those needing to be remembered. If you would like to add names to our prayers or require the services of your local Parish Church please get in touch – contact details are available on our website and our church notice board. 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
Our weekly organisations are starting back up. The fun, activities and friendship in all we do eagerly awaits you in the new sessions. Please check out our facebook, our website for full details.
All sections of Bellshill Central’s Girl Guiding units have started back with places available for girls in all sections in the Church hall at 346 Main Street.
• Rainbows meet on Tuesdays at 6pm • Brownies meet on Thursdays at 6.15pm • Guides meet on Thursdays at 7.45pm
Girlguiding is dedicated to creating a better world for girls and young women. We empower girls, we give them space to grow and we ensure that each one of them can get involved – no matter what their background or ability. From the youngest girls (aged 5-7yrs), the in-betweeners (7-10yrs) and the older girls (10yrs plus) the Rainbows, Brownies and Guides offer a warm welcome and a balanced programme of activities, badges and challenges to inspire and ignite girls’ imaginations.
Calling all carpet bowlers, Bellshill Central Parish Church carpet bowling club restarts on Wednesday 6th September. All welcome, come along and join us, just bring a pair of slippers, we will supply the rest, including the jokes.
The Friday night club meets fortnightly on Fridays at 7.00pm in the church hall. This is a family club for all ages, taking in loads of different crafts like card making, knitting, cross stitch, painting and lots more, we also play Table Tennis and drink tea. Come and join us. We meet fortnightly and next meet on Friday 1st September at 7.00pm. All welcome.
Church Choir next meet on Friday 15th September at 7.30pm in the hall. We’ll look at items for our forthcoming services including harvest. We’ll also record some music for a forthcoming Music from Central CD, featuring the Choir, Congregation and Organ. All welcome.
Young Church restarted last week. We meet in the church for the start of the service (11am) when we take part in the first section of the service, after which we go through to the Church Hall for activities, learning and discussion. At Bellshill Central we firmly believe in giving our children and young folks a good start, so we warmly invite and actively encourage you to bring your kids and young folks along – learning together on a journey.
We are pleased to welcome back Music Movers and Shakers to our hall on Wednesdays from 10am-12pm. Also on Saturday’s between 10am-1pm, we have the Crazy Toes School of dance using our premises. Please visit our website (Regular activities page) for details and links. The groups would welcome your support.
SUMMER FUNDRAISER – Church members are taking part in the £2 summer fund raiser scheme again, making £2 grow for the church. Look out for various things taking place – such as coffee mornings, car washes, sponsored runs etc. As well as being a good source of funds for our ongoing work these ideas always end up being great social and fellowship events to which all are welcome. Again, watch out on facebook, our website and verbal notices on Sunday mornings.
ADVANCE DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Sunday 10th September 2017 at 11 o’clock – Holy Communion with a retiring offering for the Moira Anderson Foundation (a National Charity dedicated to supporting those affected by childhood sexual abuse. They support children and adults of both genders in whatever way they can).
Tuesday 12th September – board and session meetings at 7.30pm.
Monday 2nd October – Church Guild resumes at 7.30pm with a rededication and communion service. Open to both men and women.
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 now installed Wi-Fi which means we can offer facilities for online events taking place in the church and halls.
CHECK OUT OUR ONLINE ACTIVITIES – our website at http://www.bellshillcentral.wordpress.com, http://www.facebook.com/bellshillcentralchurch and our YouTube channel. You can find our more information on Sunday Services, Weekly activities and catch up with our services from our uploaded videos. We are occasionally LIVE on the internet with events we hold. These are usually streamed via YouTube, and links are available from our Facebook and Website addresses.
Here at Bellshill Central, you will find a warm welcome from committed Christian people who are serious about their faith journey but also enjoy having a good time. You will find passionate worship, which seeks to incorporate both the traditional and the new, and preaching that tries hard to make the Scripture message relevant to our daily living. If you want a Church that will honour your journey of faith and challenge you to go deeper into your relationship with Jesus Christ, then this is the place for you, and we are delighted to welcome you. Let no one feel a stranger in this place!
The next service within Bellshill Central Parish Church is on Sunday 27th August 2017 led by Rev de Beer at 11am. Kevin’s theme is “I want to keep moving……”. The bible readings are taken from Matthew 4:1-11 and Luke 15:11-32. Our hymns include ‘Blessed be the name of the Lord’, ‘Just as I am’, and God who sets us on a journey. The final summer choir practice for 2017 will take place at 10am within the Church hall for anyone taking part. Activities for Children and Young Adults activities will be available during the service. We would be delighted to welcome you in the LORD’s name. If you are a visitor to our church, do make yourself known to one of the welcome team. We are a warm and welcoming church at the heart of our town — Central Church is Central to Bellshill, Central to Christ and Central to YOU!
A massive thank you to all who took part in and supported our Parish Sponsored Run and Walk. It was a fun event, through the parish, raising funds for the church, encouraging activity and healthy well-being and a great way to meet people in our community. Any sponsors still outstanding please pass to June Cook or Jane Aitken. Once again many thanks. A final total will be available next week.
We Live Stream our Sunday Services via our YouTube Channel – please join our online congregation from 11am if you are not able to come to church and worship with us online.
We are a Parish Church and are here for you in times of joy and sadness. Our minister, Rev Kevin de Beer, is available to the local community to offer spiritual support or to simply offer prayer. Each week in our Sunday Service we offer prayers for those needing to be remembered. If you would like to add names to our prayers or require the services of your local Parish Church please get in touch – contact details are available on our website and our church notice board. 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
Our weekly organisations are looking forward to resuming the fun, activities and friendship in August and the new sessions. Please check out our facebook, our website for full details.
All sections of Bellshill Central’s Girl Guiding units start back in August, with places available for girls in all sections in the Church hall at 346 Main Street.
Rainbows start back on Tuesday 29th August at 6pm
Brownies start back on Thursday 24th August at 6.15pm
Guides start back on Thursday 24th August at 7.45pm
Girlguiding is dedicated to creating a better world for girls and young women. We empower girls, we give them space to grow and we ensure that each one of them can get involved – no matter what their background or ability. From the youngest girls (aged 5-7yrs), the in-betweeners (7-10yrs) and the older girls (10yrs plus) the Rainbows, Brownies and Guides offer a warm welcome and a balanced programme of activities, badges and challenges to inspire and ignite girls’ imaginations.
Calling all carpet bowlers, Bellshill Central Parish Church carpet bowling club restarts on Wednesday 6th September. All welcome, come along and join us, just bring a pair of slippers, we will supply the rest, including the jokes.
The Friday night club resumed on Friday the 18th at 7.00pm in the church hall. This is a family club for all ages, taking in loads of different crafts like card making, knitting, cross stitch, painting and lots more, we also play Table Tennis and drink tea. Come and join us. We meet fortnightly and next meet on Friday 1st September at 7.00pm. All welcome.
Church Choir resumed on Friday 18th August. We next meet on Friday 25th August at 7.30 in the hall. We’ll look at recording some music for a forthcoming Music from Central CD, featuring the Choir, Congregation and Organ. All welcome.
Young Church restarts on Sunday 28th August. We meet in the church for the start of the service (11am) when we take part in the first section of the service, after which we go through to the Church Hall for activities, learning and discussion. At Bellshill Central we firmly believe in giving our children and young folks a good start, so we warmly invite and actively encourage you to bring your kids and young folks along – learning together on a journey.
We are pleased to welcome back Music Movers and Shakers to our hall on Wednesdays from 10am-12pm. Also on Saturday’s between 10am-1pm, we have the Crazy Toes School of dance using our premises. Please visit our website (Regular activities page) for details and links. The groups would welcome your support.
SUMMER FUNDRAISER – Church members are taking part in the £2 summer fund raiser scheme again, making £2 grow for the church. Look out for various things taking place – such as coffee mornings, car washes, sponsored runs etc. As well as being a good source of funds for our ongoing work these ideas always end up being great social and fellowship events to which all are welcome. Again, watch out on facebook, our website and verbal notices on Sunday mornings.
ADVANCE DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Friday 8th September our Annual Church Quiz takes place under the watchful eye of Quizmaster HUGH AINSLEY. Tickets are on sale at £5 each. Players are invited to come along in teams (inventive names are a MUST!). The usual rounds will take place – Sport, TV, Films, Music and many more! We invite our Friends from St Andrew’s, West, EU churches and other local churches to come along too.
Sunday 10th September 2017 at 11 o’clock – Holy Communion with a retiring offering for the Moira Anderson Foundation (a National Charity dedicated to supporting those affected by childhood sexual abuse. They support children and adults of both genders in whatever way they can).
Tuesday 12th September – board and session meetings at 7.30pm.
Monday 2nd October – Church Guild resumes at 7.30pm with a rededication and communion service. Open to both men and women.
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 now installed Wi-Fi which means we can offer facilities for online events taking place in the church and halls.
CHECK OUT OUR ONLINE ACTIVITIES – our website at http://www.bellshillcentral.wordpress.com, http://www.facebook.com/bellshillcentralchurch and our YouTube channel. You can find our more information on Sunday Services, Weekly activities and catch up with our services from our uploaded videos. We are occasionally LIVE on the internet with events we hold. These are usually streamed via YouTube, and links are available from our Facebook and Website addresses.
The next service within Bellshill Central Parish Church is on Sunday 3rd September 2017 led by Rev de Beer at 11am. Kevin’s theme is “I have the energy, let me lead……”. The bible readings are taken from Matthew 13:24-30 and Luke 10:25-37
