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 15th January 2017 @ 10.45am

January 8, 2017January 8, 2017 by Bellshill Central, posted in Sunday Worship

come_worship_banner

Welcome and Intimations (session clerk)
Choir Introit CH4 13(3) – 23rd Psalm (verses 1 & 3)
Call to worship:
Hymn 13 All hail the power of Jesus Name (t. Miles Lane)
Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Time with Children
Hymn 52 Because He lives
Offering psalms-23-1-2
Anthem CH4 565 My life flows on
Reading/s Psalm 23, John 14:1-6 & verse 27, Revelation 21:1-6
Hymn 264 I believe in Jesus
Sermon “Answer”
Hymn 224 He who would valiant be
Prayer of Intercession
Hymn 200 Great is Thy faithfulness
Benediction and three fold amen (Sung)

Weekly update, what’s going on at Central…

December 26, 2016December 23, 2016 by Bellshill Central, posted in Weekly Church News

Sunday service takes place on 1st January 2017 at Bellshill Central Parish Church, 346 Main Street at 11 o’clock – please note the change of time. This is a joint service at Bellshill Central with St Andrews UF Church and the West Church. We look forward to sharing New Year greetings and having many first footers at this special morning service. Our readings will be taken from Luke 4:16-30, 2nd Timothy 3:10–4:5 and 2nd Corinthians 9. Hymns will include As we are gathered and Go forth and Tell. Anyone wishing to take part in a joint choir should come along for 10.15am and meet in the Church Hall.

Sunday worship on 8th January takes place at St Andrews UF Church, again at 11 o’clock, and is a joint service with Bellshill Central and Bellshill West Churches. Worship on 15th January returns to our own churches with Bellshill Central meeting at 10.45am.

Church Choir resumes on Friday 6th January at 7.30pm in Bellshill Central – all are most welcome to come along.

Our church guild next meets on Monday 9th January at 1.30pm. All ladies and gents are welcome to come along to a warm and welcoming group, full of fellowship. Full event details for the year are available online.

Friday night club – a club for all ages – including crafts, games, table tennis and refreshments – resumes in the Church Hall on Friday 13th January from 7pm in the church halls. Families welcomed

Our Christmas Eve service on Saturday 24th December took place with grateful thanks to our Young Church who led us in their Christmas Nativity play involving the children and some adults from the congregation. Special thanks to our Young Church leaders who spent time and energy with the kids in preparation for the service and to those who served Christmas refreshment afterwards.

All of our Christmas services are available online at our website and YouTube channel. Please look us up online and share in some of our services and events.

Please check out our website and Facebook page for details of when our Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Carpet Bowls, and other groups start back in the New Year.

Our Church YouTube channel is now live! We are now uploading our worship services online and please visit and worship with us. We are especially pleased to see people worshipping with us when they can, using their PC or tablet or mobile device. Please like our videos and send us a message. Whether you worship with us in person or online you are part of our church family.

Check out our Facebook site http://www.facebook.com/bellshillcentralchurch – like us on Facebook to keep up to date with other info and news. Our website is at http://www.bellshillcentral.wordpress.com

Finally, all from Bellshill Central Parish Church, hope that you have had a blessed and peaceful Christmas and wish you well in 2017.

Sunday 1st January 2017 at 11 o’clock

December 25, 2016December 30, 2016 by Bellshill Central, posted in Sunday Worship

new-years-day

Welcome and Intimations (session clerk)
Choir Introit Hymn 428 Lord, for the years
Call to worship:
Hymn 307 I will enter His gates
Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Time with Children
Hymn 38 As we are gathered
Offering
Reading/s Luke 4:16-30, 2 Timothy 3:10-4:5 and 2 Corinthians 9:6-15
Hymn 527 O Word of God incarnate (t. Aurelia)
Sermon “Telling”
Hymn 459 Master speak! Thy servant heareth (t. Irby)
Prayer of Intercession
Hymn 178 Go forth and tell (t. Woodlands)
Benediction and three fold amen (Sung)

Happy New Year!

All are indeed welcome to our joint service here at Bellshill Central Parish Church, with friends from St Andrew’s UF Church and Bellshill West Church

Our Weekly News

November 21, 2016November 18, 2016 by Bellshill Central, posted in Weekly Church News

Morning worship on Sunday 27th November takes place at 10.45am at Bellshill Central Church, 346 Main Street. This is the first Sunday of Advent. Our minister, Rev Kevin de Beer, will lead worship when we celebrate with the Guild when they join with Kevin to lead a service appropriately called “We need each other”. Our readings are taken from Matthew 2:1-12 read by Sheena Bowman, Matthew 10:1-10 read by Helen Daly and Matthew 28: 16-20 read by Cathie Bryden. Our hymns include Thou whose almighty word, See him lying on a bed of straw, and Come thou long expected Jesus. As it is the 1st Sunday of Advent, we light our first advent candle. Like a Candle Flame is our Candle Song this year, and the choir will sing Make Way for Christ the King. Activities for children and young adults are available in our Young Church groups that meets during the service. All are warmly welcome to our service of worship. We’re a warm and welcoming church family at the heart of Bellshill. We would love to see you join us.

Thanks to everyone who supported Anne Guy’s clothes show which took place on Friday, 18th November, in the Orbiston Neighbourhood Centre. It was extremely busy and well supported, a great evening of friendship and fundraising. The total amount raised for church funds will be available next week.

Our church guild continues meeting weekly. This coming week on Monday 28th November we have a St Andrew’s Celebration in the Church Hall at 1.30pm. All ladies and gents are welcome to come along to a warm and welcoming group, full of fellowship. Full event details for the year are available online. The guild will take our church service on Sunday 27th November which starts the advent season.

Our indoor bowling club has also resumed on Wednesday nights in the Church Hall. Bowlers of all ages and abilities are warmly welcome to come along. You are guaranteed a cheery welcome and some friendly competition. Just who will be the best bowler this season? You will have to come along to find out!

Both our Brownie (7-10yrs) and Guide (10-14yrs) packs have resumed on Thursday nights in the Church Halls. Brownies meeting from 6.15pm-7.30pm and the Guides from 7.45-9.15pm. Any girls interested should come along to the church hall to join in the fun and be part of the Guide Family. More information can be found at http://www.girlguiding.org.uk/brownies or http://www.girlguiding.org.uk/guides

Our Rainbows (5-7yrs) have also resumed on Tuesdays in the Church halls at Bellshill Central. The Rainbows meet from 6pm-7pm. Any girls interested are invited to come along to the church hall to join with other girls from the local area. Information online at http://www.rainbows.girlguiding.org.uk

Church choir next meets on Friday 25th November at 7.30pm in the Church. All are welcome to come along. We are currently working towards our involvement in Christmas Services and the Sing a Song for Christmas Concert.

The Friday night club has resumed at 7pm on alternate Friday evenings. Next meeting is on Friday 1st December. Table tennis, crafts, open to all ages all welcome, to this family friendly activity night.

img_0475-1

SING A SONG FOR CHRISTMAS – Bellshill Central’s Annual Christmas Concert takes place on Thursday 8th December in the Church at 7pm. We are supporting the Orbiston Neighbourhood Centre this year with all donations received going there. Mossend Primary School Choir, SoundSational Community Choir, our Rainbows, Brownies and Guides, Church Choir and the super Fiona MacDonald are all headlining acts to wow you with Christmas Music and Songs. Of course there are Carols for all – it wouldn’t be Christmas with no Carols would it? Alan Mathew, organist at the church says “Please do come along and support us as we once again come together in song at Christmas. It is important that we do so as a church and community, where we support the Neighbourhood Centre which is an integral part of Bellshill. We are looking forward to seeing and hearing all the different acts that are taking part, and we will have our usual Best Bellshill Cuppa” afterwards”

Advance notice of December dates:

christmas-2016

Saturday 3rd December – 12noon til 1pm – Shopper’s Carol Service – the whole town is invited to sing favourite carols and hear the Christmas story re-told.

Saturday 3rd December – 1pm – 3pm – Christmas Afternoon Teas (with a visit from Santa) – tickets available soon

Thursday 8th December – 7pm – Sing a Song for Christmas – raising funds for Orbiston Neighbourhood Centre. Guest acts include SoundSational, Mossend Primary School Choir, Church Brownies, Guides and Rainbows, the Fabulous Fiona MacDonald (female vocalist) and our own Church Choir. Come along for festive fun and cheer.

Sunday 18th December – 7pm – Carols by Candlelight. The Church will be candle lit and you are invited. Bring your torch along or simply use your camera phone as a torch to add to the atmosphere.

Saturday 24th December – 7.30pm (please note correct time) – Christmas Eve – All Age Nativity Service.

Sunday 25th December – 10.30am (please note the earlier time) – Christmas Day – All age service.