Important information from BCPC

Until further notice all Public Services of Worship and activities within Bellshill Central Parish Church are all suspended due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic.

We hope to be able to open our church to provide a quiet space for private prayer and reflection.  

If the front doors to the church are open then please come in if you wish, unless you are at all unwell in which case we ask you to stay at home for your own protection & that of others.

If you do come into the church please observe the hygiene protocols in place, use sanitizer & wash your hands.

We may be able to live stream some moments of worship – please check out our Facebook and Website for details.


In this time of crisis it is important that you are able to contact the Church in times of need

  • If you are self-isolating and need to talk with someone – we are here!
  • If you have a friend, a family member or a neighbour who needs someone to talk to – we are here!
  • If practical support is needed, we may can help!

Get in touch via our Facebook or email/phone our minister Kevin kdebeer@churchofscotland.org.uk
phone 01698 841176

We have a keep in touch WhatsApp group – please contact us to join this.

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Cancellation of Church Services

The situation in the UK has accelerated at an alarming rate with the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic.

The Church of Scotland, in line with other denominations, have strongly urged that all public services of worship are cancelled until further notice.

While this is something none of us have ever experienced, it is the correct action to take.

The health and well-being of the public, our friends and family is paramount and decisions such as this are made to protect and safeguard as many people as possible.

From today (17/03/2020) all public worship services normally held at Bellshill Central Parish Church are cancelled until further notice.

We are considering what acts of worship, prayer and reflection can be made possible so that some form of worship can take place. We hope that some sort of live stream service will be available via this website.

Details of any developments for Bellshill Central will be shared here and our social media channels.

During this time we ask for prayer. Pray for those in isolation. Pray for those ill with the virus. Pray for those workers still keeping vital services going. Prayer for the medical professionals giving of their gifts and skills as we try tackle the care and treatment of those most severely ill.

The Moderator, the Right Reverend Colin Sinclair, along with the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and other church leaders, has issued a call for a National Day of Prayer and Action on 22 March, which is also Mothering Sunday.

Light a candle
The call to prayer asks everyone to light a candle at 7pm on Sunday as ‘a visible symbol of the light of life, Jesus Christ, our source and hope in prayer.’

Please visit this link for the full details on the Church of Scotland website

Worship Service Sunday 22nd March 2020 at 11am – Sight, Healing, Hope & Peace

THIS SERVICE OF PUBLIC WORSHIP IS NOW CANCELLED FOLLOWING ADVICE GIVEN TO ALL CHURCH OF SCOTLAND CONGREGATIONS ON 17/03/2020.

Welcome and Intimations (session clerk)

Gathering song for all CH4 40, verse 4 (congregational)

Call to worship

Hymn Come and find the quiet centre (CH4 716)

Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Time with the children  

Hymn We are marching in the light of God (CH4 516)

Offering  

Reading/s Psalm 23 and John 9:1-12

Hymn Lord make us servants of your peace (CH4 527)

Sermon

Hymn We cannot measure how you heal (CH4 718)  

Prayers of intercession

Hymn You Lord are both Lamb and Shepherd (CH4 355)

Benediction and three-fold amen (Sung)

May God’s blessing (MP 460)

Come…… Sunday 15th March 2020 at 11am

Welcome and Intimations (session clerk)

Introit (Bible is placed in pulpit) CH 40:3 (congregational)

Call to worship

Hymns Come now is the time & Come children join to sing (CH4 196 and CH4 185)

Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Time with the children  

Hymn Be still and know that I am God (CH4 754)

Offering then children leave for ‘young church’

Anthem – Come to us creative spirit (CH4 612)

Reading/s Psalm 95 and John 4:7-26

Hymn I sing the almighty power of God (MP 293)

Sermon

Hymn As the deer pants for the water (CH4 550)  

Prayers of intercession

Hymn Guide me O Thou Great Jehovah (CH4 167)

Benediction and three-fold amen (Sung)

May God’s blessing (MP 460)