As people strip away the Christmas wrappings may they find your precious gift of love within. Come Lord Jesus, Advent is ending.
Lord, I pray that your Spirit of truth and love will fill the hearts of those for whom Christmas has no meaning. Amen
Although the Festive Period is a joyous time for many, there are some people who find it a really difficult time of year. So please look out for each other over the festive period.
Here are some useful numbers for anyone who may need a bit of support:
Samaritans 116123
Breathing Space – 0800 83 85 87
NHS 24 – 111
Emergency numbers: North Lanarkshire:
Housing repairs and emergencies: 0800 678 1166 (24-7)
Gas/solid fuel heating repairs: 0845 606 1555 (24-7)
Homelessness: 0800 953 2424 (24-7)
Social Work Emergency Service: 0800 121 4114 (24-7)
Anti-social behaviour: 0300 123 1382 (24-7)
South Lanarkshire Social Work: 0303 123 1008
Mind 0300 123 3393
Anxiety UK 03444 775774
Sane 0300 304 7000
Calm for Men 0800 585858
Scottish Women’s Aid – 0800 027 1234
Abused Men in Scotland Helpline – 0808 800 0024
Childline 0800 1111
Victim Support 0808 1689111
Rape Crisis 0808 802 9999
Rape Crisis Scotland – 08088 01 03 02
Lanarkshire Rape Crisis – 01698 527003
Shakti Women’s Aid – 0131 475 2399
Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline – 0300 330 0630
Chris’s House – 01236 766755
The CALMzone – 0800 58 58 58
ManKind Initiative – 01823 334244
The Silver Line – 0800 4 70 80 90
Details of Christmas at Central Church. We’re open and welcoming right on the Main Street. Come, celebrate Christmas at Central Church. #comeasyouare #christmas
Sunday 22nd December 11am
Morning service
Christmas worship with the choir. The theme is Follow that star
Young Church and Crèche
Tuesday 24th December 7pm
Christmas Eve Family Service
With our All Age #Nativity
Refreshments will be available afterwards in the hall
Christmas Day we Rejoice in the birth of our Saviour.
Your nearest church services are at
Dalziel St Andrew’s Parish Church at 11am or
Bellshill West Parish Church of Scotland at 10am
Sunday 29th December 11am
First Sunday after Christmas
Morning service. Activities available for young folk that come along.
The last service of 2019. Look forward with #Faith to 2020.
Music is a huge part of our work at Bellshill Central Parish Church. Tomorrow our fab choir take the service at 11am. Please join us, and thank them by your presence for their dedication week by week. #bellshillchurch #worship #sunday #community #comeasyouare #music #choir #christmas
BELLSHILL: CENTRAL PARISH CHURCH OF SCOTLAND 