Category: Other News

Prayers for VE day 75th anniversary

by Bellshill Central, posted in Other News

JOIN IN AN ACT OF REMEMBRANCE AT 11AM TODAY AS WE REMEMBER. WE WILL NEVER FORGET.

For those who served and died in World War II

O God of truth and justice, we hold before you those men and women who have died in active service, particularly in the Second World War, whose sacrifice brought Victory in Europe. As we honour their courage and cherish their memory, may we put our faith in your future; for you are the source of life and hope, now and for ever. Amen.

For those who serve today

O Lord God of Hosts, stretch forth, we pray, your almighty arm to strengthen and protect our service men and women. Support them in times of conflict, and in their rest and training keep them safe from all evil; endue them with courage and loyalty; and grant that in all things they may serve without reproach; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For the peace of the world

O God, who would fold both heaven and earth in a single peace; that the design of your great love lighten upon the waste of our wraths and sorrows and give peace to your church, peace among nations, peace in our dwellings and peace in our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Sir Francis Drake’s prayer

O Lord, when thou givest to thy servants to endeavour in any great matter, Grant us also to know that it is not the beginning but the continuing of the same until it be thoroughly finished that yieldeth the true glory, through him for the finishing of thy work laid down his life, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Communities Together

by Bellshill Central, posted in Other News, Weekly Church News

Communities Together is an initiative created as a response to the needs of the Bellshill, Mossend and Thorniewood Areas (we will do surrounding areas) in North Lanarkshire against the backdrop of Coronavirus. They are an umbrella group that pulls together the community response to COVID—19 to make sure all areas covered and supported where possible. Communities Together hopes to identify people who may need support now, and may be vulnerable for many reasons, and get help to them. 

Communities Together was launched on Monday 27th April 2020 at 8AM and will operate out of the Bellshill YMCA (294 Main Street, Bellshill, ML4 1AB).

Operating via a helpline 01698 74 74 83 or via email ContactUs@communitiestogether.scot – their friendly team will be on hand to prepare food parcels and other essentials for delivery to vulnerable people in the Bellshill, Mossend and Thorniewood communities during this difficult time.

The Group will also support the collection and delivery of key items including Prescriptions to vulnerable people and can facilitate the collection of Shopping for those who require a Shopper to get out and do this for them.

They will also signpost and give information via the helpline where people can be linked in to Befriending for a telephone call and given information on other services, through adding information packs to the deliveries. 

Communities Together are also aware that although people need help now, that they also need to prepare for after lock down, so with your help we can make sure all areas of our community are strong and supported – now and into the future.

The Communities Together initiative involves a number of community councils, the local community forum, community groups, NHS, North Lanarkshire Council Employees and Elected Members, and individuals who live in Bellshill, Mossend, Thorniewood and surrounding communities. 

At this time they are welcoming Volunteers – who can register their interest via this link: https://forms.gle/Sa8QSphLLKqpRQX49 – there was a Volunteer Information and Orientation Session on Thursday 23rd April 2020. Please get in touch if you still with to be involved.

In addition, they would be delighted if anyone wished to make donations of essential items such as tins, other non-perishables, baby products, gluten or allergen free produce etc. These can be notified via email and arrangements made for delivery or collection.

Funeral Service For The Late Ann Closs

by Alan Mathew, posted in Other News, Weekly Church News

We ask you to remember in prayer Jim, Brian and the wider family as they mourn the passing of Anne. A beloved wife, mother and grandmother

The funeral service will be held on Monday the 4’th May at 15h30 at Holytown Crematorium.

Please note at this current time only immediate & invited family can attend the service. There will be a live stream provided from Holytown Crematorium for those wishing to pay their respects.

The details for this are available; please just ask and they will be immediately forwarded on. The quickest way is by email to bellshillcentral@gmail.com

“True friends are like bright sunflowers that never fade away, even over distance and time.”

Prayer of the Day

by Bellshill Central, posted in Other News, Prayer items

inspired by Psalm 104:1-9, Mark 10:35-45, Hebrews 5:1-10

Wind-riding God,the blue skies, the sunshine,the cool breezes cradling falling leaves: all creation reminds us of the delicate Artist who has shaped us and all that is around us. We lift our songs of gratitude and awe to you.

Servant-calling Jesus: you humble our arrogance with your acts of mercy; you tip over our pretensions with your modest nature; you laugh at our hunger for power with your words of grace.

Heart-keeping Spirit: you bear our prayers to the throne of grace when they are only whispers in our souls; you unfold the road map to show us the way to the Kingdom; you transform our stuttering words into praise and wonder to our God.

The images are from our own church garden. Brimming with life and colour.