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 worship on Sunday 7th April will be held at Bellshill Central Parish Church, 346 Main Street, Bellshill, ML4 1BA.
We gather at 11am for our morning service led by our Organist and Choir for Easter Lessons and Carols. Activities for young folks available during the Spring School holidays for any young folks that come along with you.
Tea and Coffee are served after the service and we hope everyone can stay behind and come to the hall for further fellowship.
The service will be lived streamed via http://www.facebook.com/bellshillchurch. The livestream is later edited and uploaded to our YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/bellshillchurch
Thank you to everyone who participated in our two Easter services. Our garden service was thoughtful and reflective and led by our Church Prayer group. We began to decorate the easter cross. We then shared in breakfast in the hall afterwards, before our 11am All Age Service got underway. The Easter Cross was decorated further as other worshippers came along.
The Spring edition of the Church magazine is still available to download online https://bellshillcentral.church/2024/02/25/bcpc-spring-chronicle-2024/
HOPE FOR AUTISM NORTH LANARKSHIRE
During March Hope for Autism, hosted their interactive Dungeons and Dragons sessions in our hall.
They were such a success that new groups are meeting on Wednesdays from 10:00 – 13:00 from the 24th of April til the 12th of July; and on Monday’s from 16:00 – 22:00, from the 22nd of April til the 10th of July.
HOLY WEEK SERVICES and events we’re held in the church but of particular note was the showing of the 1973 film ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ and our Maundy Thursday Communion led by Rev Margaret Rose, BD.
The Communion service was intimate and meaningful. The film allowed those present to relive the events of the passion.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS AT BCPC – PLEASE MARK THEM IN YOUR DIARY
Saturday 27th April 2024 – Cheese and Wine Event in the Church Halls. Mark the date. Tickets will be available soon
Friday 17th May, Anniversary Concert with Arietta. Tickets available soon.
Sunday 19th May Pentecost Communion and wear red Clothes Show
Sunday 9th June, Communion Service
Monday 24th June, Mossend Primary end of term service
150TH ANNIVERSARY DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
We continue our celebrations on Friday 17th May when we are hosting a concert for the Church Family, Wider Church family and our local community – with the wonderful ladies choir Arietta conducted by Janet Young. The programme will include popular music and songs from stage, show and films. More details to follow but please save the date so you can come along.
We have been very lucky to book the incoming Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, the soon to be “Right” Rev Dr Shaw J Paterson. He will take part in worship on Sunday 20th October 2024. Shaw is known to many here at Bellshill Central Parish Church, and is a “local” lad from Holytown. Please mark that special date in your diaries.
Please direct any Pastoral or other enquiries to our Session Clerk, Mr Stanley Cook via 01698 747144 or by emailing hello@bellshillcentral.church or you can also send a message to the church Facebook page, and it will be forwarded on.
We collect for Orbiston Neighbourhood Centre each time we meet, for non-perishable items to be used in their community fridge project. Please drop items off in the main vestibule.
This week at Bellshill Central:
Monday
The Guild has now finished until the autumn
Church Prayer group via Zoom resumes 8th April.
Tuesday
9.30am Baby Sensory
6pm Rainbows resumes 16th April.
7.30pm Walking group resumes 2nd April, meeting at the church.
Wednesday
2pm Carpet Bowls
Choir resumes 1st Wednesday in May
Thursday
Brownies resume 18th April
Guides resume 18th April
Saturday
9.30am Yoga By Gillian (look up the page on Facebook)
Bellshill Central Parish Church is here for you. We are your church of Scotland presence in the town centre, Orbiston and Mossend and surrounding area.
Happy Easter to all our followers, and all connected to Bellshill Central Parish Church and in the community that we service – Bellshill and Mossend.
May you know the joy, love, and peace of the Risen Saviour!
See what a morning, gloriously bright With the dawning of hope in Jerusalem
No more we doubt thee, glorious Prince of Life; Life is nought without thee: aid us in our strife, Make us more than conquerors through thy deathless love; Bring us safe through Jordan to thy home above:
BELLSHILL: CENTRAL PARISH CHURCH OF SCOTLAND 