Welcome to our online carol service and Christmas Sing-a-long from Bellshill Central Parish Church the Church right in the Town Centre of Bellshill
Since we cant join together for Carols in person this year we have an online offering for you to enjoy.
We have looked back into the archives and taken some well loved favourites, and added them to songs on the piano from Alan
If you are tuning in live on Saturday 12th December with your Christmas Treat Box then we hope you enjoy the cakes and treats that have been prepared for you.
Listen and join in with the Christmas Music as you enjoy the sumptuous goodies from Jane and the gang
As always you can watch via catch up or as many times as you want to. Have a Merry Christmas and stay safe folks.
Christmas isn’t cancelled, but it will look a little different this year
This year we need to do things a little bit different, due to not being able to gather together with each other over the Festive season
Here at Bellshill Central Parish Church we are looking at imaginative ways to engage and involve the community of Bellshill that we serve.
Things to look forward to and be involved in are:
Offer to read a chapter of the Gospel of Luke. Get in touch to video yourself, or your family, so we can share a chapter each day during the month of December.
Make an advent nativity scene at home and share your pictures with us.
If you make an advent nativity at home, tell us about each person in the scene. What is their story and journey?
Decorate a window at home and again share your pictures or videos with us
Tie a Christmas decoration on the church railings and gates. It could be a bauble, a star, a bow or something else Chrismassy. But remember whatever you choose it will need to be waterproof!
We are currently looking at incorporating elements of three special services in December into one online extravaganza! Those involved will be speaking very soon to bring all our ideas together.
So, let’s pull together and make Christmas 2020 special for all the right reasons
Sunday worship continues at 11am each Sunday morning at 346 Main Street – Bellshill Central Parish Church. Our church is Central to Christ, Central to Bellshill and Central to YOU! For 143 years we have shouted out the Good News of Jesus Christ and of His love for one and all. We offer a warm and generous welcome to all, on Sundays or throughout the week at any of our week day activities and groups. Our minister, Rev’d Kevin de Beer, loves being in our Faith Family and reaching outwards into the communities of Bellshill Town Centre, Mossend and Orbiston. As the Church of Scotland Parish for Central Bellshill, including the Town Centre, we want to you be part of what is a wonderful community of fellowship and faith. Please simply #comeasyouare!
This Sunday morning, 29th December, join us at 11.00am at the church at 346 Main Street right at the Centre of our town. This is, the first Sunday after Christmas. We literally celebrate the gift of Jesus. The theme is The King has come and yet he has come to die and rise again. The readings are Isaiah 63:7-19 and Matthew 2:13-23. Our hymns include Joy to the World, Child in the Manger, The head that once was crowned and You shall go out with joy.
The service will be live streamed via our website and YouTube channel for those wishing to take part live or later on catch up. If you would like a tape, CD or DVD of the service these can be made available by speaking to Drew Aitken.
DUTY TEAM FOR SUNDAY 29TH DECEMBER: Liz Morton, Sheena Bowman, Drew Aitken, Jane Aitken, Donis Hudson and Peggy Walker
Sunday 5th January 2020 morning worship with Sunday school and crèche facilities. Tea and coffee served afterwards.
Group start dates for 2020
Monday 6th January Guild lunch The Rolling Barrel
Wednesday 8th January Music makers and shakers classes
Monday 13th January Regular Guild at 1.30pm
Tuesday 14th January Rainbows at 6.00pm; Board and Session at 7.30pm
Wednesday 15th January Bowls at 7.00pm
Thursday 16th January Brownies 6.00pm; Guides at 7.45pm
Friday 17th January Choir at 7.15pm ; Friday night club 7.30pm
HEART AND SOLE – if anyone would like to meet up one Sunday after Church in January for a walk please let Alan know so we can arrange a suitable date.
Date for your diary
Sunday 26th January at 7pm is a Songs of Praise and Ecumenical Service in Bellshill Central Parish Church of Scotland for all the churches in Bellshill and Mossend. The service is organised by the Lanarkshire Organists Society and members of all local churches will participate. Please come along. Offering for St. Andrew’s Hospice will be taken.
Our church buildings are available to hire for the whole community. Whether you’re after a large hall, a small office or the church itself, we have spaces available to suit. Our Church Hall is equally suited to dance classes, coffee mornings or birthday parties. We have a spacious and functional kitchen with ample room to prepare food etc. We have a fully accessible disabled toilet with baby changing facilities. Our halls and church are fitted with WiFi. The church has large screens and sound system suitable for meetings and presentations. Our hall has portable audio visual equipment available upon request.
Holy Jesus, by being born one of us, and lying humbly in a manger, you show us how much God loves the world. Let the light of your love always shine in our hearts, until we reach our home in heaven, and see you on your throne of glory. Amen.
BELLSHILL: CENTRAL PARISH CHURCH OF SCOTLAND 