Weekly Church news from the pews and around our organisations and groups.
Come and celebrate Christmas here at the centre of Bellshill at Bellshill Central Parish Church – we have so much planned and we would love to welcome YOU and your FAMILY along to as many of our exciting events that you can manage to.
Afternoon tea tickets available from Sunday 17th November.
Central to CHRIST – Central to YOU – Central to BELLSHILL
Central this CHRISTmas
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, 17th November, join us at 11.00am (our usual time) at the church at 346 Main Street right at the Centre of our town. Our minister, Rev’d Kevin leads us in worship. Our theme is All things work out in the end and readings are Amos 9:11-15 and Revelation 22:1-11, read by a church member. Songs include the modern version of Be thou my vision, Shine Jesus Shine, and Praise to the Lord the Almighty. 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.
On duty this Sunday and looking forward to welcoming you are: C Bryden, C Jarvie, J Hargrave, S Cook, J Cook and J Mackie.
There is the usual barrel in place at the front doors of the Church for the next few weeks for donations towards our Christmas Teas. We’re looking for gifts for the tombola, and boxes of treat items for Santa, such as selection boxes, chocolate boxes, sweets, biscuits etc. Tickets on sale soon, speak to Jane Aitken in the first instance if you need more information. THANKS IN ADVANCE
WE LIT UP RED FOR OUR PART IN POPPY SCOTLAND’S REMEMBRANCE CAMPAIGN. FROM FRIDAY 8TH TO MONDAY 11TH NOVEMBER – CHECK OUT THEIR INTERACTIVE MAP TO LOOK FOR US. #LightUpRed
Yesterday, we were gathered together for Remembrance at the Cenotaph and at the Church. Thanks go to Mr Tom Taylor for organising the Cenotaph service and for handling the arrangements at the church making sure the youth organisations were able to take part with dignity and respect. He was responsible for the scattering of poppies from the gallery of the church during the 2 minutes silence, making a very moving gesture. #wewillrememberthem #LightUpRed. Our minister led a very moving service, preaching on the theme Faith without works is dead. We were very pleased to have with us visitors from our local community, along with representatives from 1st Bellshill & Mossend Scouts, the Army Cadets – 4 PIatoon Scots Guards (Bellshill), and our own Guiding units.
THIS WEEK @ CENTRAL
AS THE CHURCH FOR THE TOWN CENTRE HERE IN BELLSHILL, OUR OUTREACH THIS NOVEMBER INCLUDES OUR COMMUNITY CHRISTINGLE SERVICE.
The CHRISTINGLE SERVICE takes place on Saturday 30th November at 12noon and is for all ages, particularly families. At the start of Advent we discover the Christingle and its meaning of the light of Christ that we can take with us throughout December towards CHRISTmas day. Please look at our eventbright link on the website and register your families’ attendance so we have enough oranges, candles etc prepared for to make your Christingle. THIS IS A FREE COMMUNITY EVENT.
CHRISTMAS DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
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.
Clothes Show on Monday last week was a great success. Anne Guy thanks all the helpers, and those attending for making it a success. Cheese & Wine last Saturday was also a great success. Jane and the team did a fantastic job. Between these two events around £1,000 was raised for the church. Both were great community and social nights.
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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, 10th November, join us at 10.45am at the Cenotaph outside Bellshill Academy, then at the church service for all at 11.30am back at Central Church. All are welcome to this town service. Our minister, Rev’d Kevin leads us in Remembrance Day worship. Our theme is Faith without works is dead, and readings are taken from Deuteronomy 6:1-9 and James 2:8-17. We welcome the members of Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Scouts from Bellshill, Orbiston and Mossend and they will take part in our service. Hymns include, O God our help in ages past, What shall we pray, Make me a channel of your peace and Praise I will praise you Lord. At the end of the service we participate in our church act of remembrance. Poppies will be scattered, the wreaths laid up and silent observed. 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.
AS THE CHURCH FOR THE TOWN CENTRE, OUR OUTREACH THIS NOVEMBER INCLUDES OUR COMMUNITY CHRISTINGLE SERVICE.
CHRISTINGLE SERVICE on Saturday 30th November at 12noon, is for all ages, particularly families. At the start of Advent we discover the Christingle and its meaning of the light of Christ that we can take with us throughout December towards CHRISTmas day. Please look at our eventbright link on the website and register your families’ attendance so we have enough oranges, candles etc prepared for to make your Christingle. THIS IS A FREE COMMUNITY EVENT.
Our regular activities take place during the week:
The Bellshill Community Food Bank have ran out
of carrier bags which are needed to give out the various food parcels. If you
can help out the Food-bank with carrier bags, you can leave any carrier bags at
Bellshill Central Parish Church anytime we are open. There is a box in the
entrance to the hall, or you can pass to Lawson or Jean Kyle at the Church. You
help is greatly appreciated in this important outreach program.
CHRISTMAS DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
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.
Finally, we invite you to join with our minister in his weekly YouTube podcasts. Look up Kevin de Beer on YouTube. His inspirational and thoughtful messages are watched all around the world. You can also look at some of his archive videos from his Word on Wednesday series, or 21 words.
Check out our online presence at
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, 3rd November at 11am our minister Rev’d Kevin preaches on “The Virgin Birth of Christ” with readings from Isaiah 7:7-17 and Matthew 1:18-25. The hymns include Come sing the praise of Jesus (t. Battle Hymn), He walked where I walk, Jesus name above all names, Lord I lift your name on high, To the name of our Salvation and Crown him with many crowns. 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.
AFTER THE SERVICE TEA AND COFFEE ARE SERVED AND EVERYONE IS INVITED AND ENCOURAGED TO STAY BEHIND.
Heart and Sole walking group meets this Sunday leaving at 1pm, please make sure you bring your walking footwear, and waterproof jacket. We may look to tackle Strathclyde Park this time. This isn’t just a church group. All members of the community are welcome. #getactive #keephealthy #walking
Saturday 2nd November we are pleased to be hosting the wedding of Megan and John. At 6pm until 9pm we hold our ever popular CHEESE AND WINE EVENING in the Church hall. Entry by £5 tickets and Christmas and Seasonal stalls are also available. Pick up that early Christmas stocking filler or gift.
BELLSHILL CENTRAL PARISH CHURCH
Sunday worship on 27th October at 11am with Revd Kevin de Beer leading worship, suitable for all.
At 6.30pm our next Big Sing takes place in aid of Project Gambia. All welcome. Refreshments will be provided afterwards.
Sunday 3rd November at 6.30pm we open our doors to all for a TIME TO REMEMBER SERVICE at which you will have the opportunity to remember a loved one you’ve recently lost, a loved one lost some time ago, or a difficult situation or circumstance. Feel free to come along and simply participate by your presence there.
Heart and Sole walking group meets Sunday 3rd November leaving the church at 1pm. Bring a packed lunch to enjoy with tea and coffee from 12.15pm. We’re looking to tackle the Strathclyde Park loop!
Advance Dates
Saturday 2nd November 6pm to 9pm is our annual cheese and wine with seasonal stalls event. In the church hall. Tickets/entry is £5. Non alcoholic drinks are available too.
Monday 4th November at Orbiston Neighbourhood Centre is Anne Guys clothes show with Taylor Fashions. Tickets priced £2 for the night, starting at 7.30pm, are available in advance or on the night.
Remembrance Sunday Services are at 10.45am at the Cenotaph then 11.30am at Central Church for Town Centre Worship.
Saturday 30th November – Advent Eve!
12.00noon a Christingle Service in the church, for all ages. Come and build your very own Christingle and sing some lovely carols.
1.00pm our Christmas teas and celebration in the halls. A special visitor will make an appearance too!
Ongoing activities take place Monday to Friday in the church. Please check out our website and social media for details. We warmly welcome all to the church on Main Street…. Your Town Centre Church for All. #comeasyouare
Back by popular demand we are hosting out hugely popular Cheese and Wine night on Saturday 2nd November from 6pm-9pm. All are most welcome
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, 20th October at 11am our minister Rev’d Kevin preaches on ‘IT’S ALL GRACE’. The hymns include God of mercy, My chains are gone, tree of life and For everyone born. Kevin’s Readings come from 2 Samuel 9 and Ephesians 2:1-10. 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.
As the church for the Town Centre, our outreach this Autumn includes a Big Sing and a Time to Remember Service.
The Big Sing (Hymns Old & New) takes place on Sunday 27th October at 6.30pm in the Church with organist Alan Mathew, Presenter Hugh Ainsley and the augmented Bellshill Central Choir. We are raising funds for Project Gambia: People Feeding People. We invite everyone to come along and be part of this evening of wonderful singing. Hymns include: old favourites – I will sing the wondrous story, O for a thousand tongues, And can it be, Who is on the Lord’s side, Guide me o thou great Jehovah and I to the hills will lift mine eyes; and more contemporary songs – Be still, Sing of the Lord’s goodness, See what a morning, The Lord’s my shepherd I’ll not want and In Christ Alone. About our Charity – Project Gambia: People Feeding People is a Scottish Charity which functions to support St. John’s School for the Deaf in Serrekunda, in the West African state of The Gambia. They now also support St. Patrick’s Lower Basic School and St. Joseph’s Nursery School in The Gambia. The Gambia is one of Africa’s poorest countries, ranking 173rd out of 188 countries in the U.N. Development Programme’s 2016 Statistics for Human Development.
The Time to Remember Service takes place on Sunday 3rd November at 6.30pm in the Church at 346 Main Street. Time to Remember Service is a new service for us here at Central. It aims to offer a quiet, contemplative space and environment for those who may be recently bereaved or needing time to pray for a particularly difficult situation. Please invite anyone you feel might benefit. An opportunity to come and remember your loved ones who have died, hear their names read out and to light a candle. Remember a time or difficult situation. If you would like to attend and wish a loved one’s name read out please email us on bellshillcentral@gmail.com or phone 01698 841176. You are simply welcome to come along and listen, if that will help you through a difficult time.
Our regular activities take place during the week:
Heart and Sole is our Church Walking Group – we next meet for a walk on Sunday 3rd November at 1pm at the Church. You are welcome to come along from just after 12noon to share in a cup of tea. Bring a long a packed lunch too. Two legged and four legged friends are very welcome.
The Bellshill Community Food Bank have ran out of carrier bags which are needed to give out the various food parcels. If you can help out the Food-bank with carrier bags, you can leave any carrier bags at Bellshill Central Parish Church anytime we are open. There is a box in the entrance to the hall, or you can pass to Lawson or Jean Kyle at the Church. You help is greatly appreciated in this important outreach program.
ADVANCE DATES
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.
Finally, we invite you to join with our minister in his weekly YouTube podcasts. Look up Kevin de Beer on YouTube. His inspirational and thoughtful messages are watched all around the world. You can also look at some of his archive videos from his Word on Wednesday series, or 21 words.
Check out our online presence at http://www.bellshillcentral.church, http://www.twitter.com/bellshillchurch or http://www.faceback.com/bellshillcentralchurch
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, 13th October at 11am our minister Rev’d Kevin preaches on ‘Jesus as servant role model’. The hymns include favourites; Spirit of truth and love, Lord I lift your Name on high, Beautiful Saviour, Brother Sister let me serve you and The Servant King. 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.
We had a wonderful service and Soup & Sandwich lunch last week. A massive thanks to the whole Central Church fundraising team and helpers for such a wonderfully enjoyable spread.
A huge and appreciative thank you to all took part in our August Sponsored walk/run, who have raised £1040.50 to date (not including Gift Aid). This helps us in our outreach to the community to be a beacon shining in Bellshill.
As the church for the Town Centre, our outreach this Autumn includes a Big Sing and a Time to Remember Service.
The Big Sing (Hymns Old & New) takes place on Sunday 27th October at 6.30pm in the Church with organist Alan Mathew, Presenter Hugh Ainsley and the augmented Bellshill Central Choir. We are raising funds for Project Gambia: People Feeding People. We invite everyone to come along and be part of this evening of wonderful singing. Hymns include: old favourites – I will sing the wondrous story, O for a thousand tongues, And can it be, Who is on the Lord’s side, Guide me o thou great Jehovah and I to the hills will lift mine eyes; and more contemporary songs – Be still, Sing of the Lord’s goodness, See what a morning, The Lord’s my shepherd I’ll not want and In Christ Alone. About our Charity – Project Gambia: People Feeding People is a Scottish Charity which functions to support St. John’s School for the Deaf in Serrekunda, in the West African state of The Gambia. They now also support St. Patrick’s Lower Basic School and St. Joseph’s Nursery School in The Gambia. The Gambia is one of Africa’s poorest countries, ranking 173rd out of 188 countries in the U.N. Development Programme’s 2016 Statistics for Human Development.
http://project-gambia.org/
The Time to Remember Service takes place on Sunday 3rd November at 6.30pm in the Church at 346 Main Street. Time to Remember Service is a new service for us here at Central. It aims to offer a quiet, contemplative space and environment for those who may be recently bereaved or needing time to pray for a particularly difficult situation. Please invite anyone you feel might benefit. An opportunity to come and remember your loved ones who have died, hear their names read out and to light a candle. Remember a time or difficult situation. If you would like to attend and wish a loved one’s name read out please email us on bellshillcentral@gmail.com or phone 01698 841176. You are simply welcome to come along and listen, if that will help you through a difficult time.
Our regular activities take place during the week:
THE CHURCH GUILD has resumed weekly meetings – usually on Monday afternoons. This coming Monday at 1.30pm our ladies have organised a Bring and Buy. The following week, Monday 21st October 7.30pm, the have a Guest Night with Octave – a well-known singing group with former Bellshill organist David Fisher at the helm.
Heart and Sole is our Church Walking Group – we next meet for a walk on Sunday 3rd November at 1pm at the Church. You are welcome to come along from just after 12noon to share in a cup of tea. Bring a long a packed lunch too. Two legged and four legged friends are very welcome.
The Bellshill Community Food Bank have ran out of carrier bags which are needed to give out the various food parcels. If you can help out the Food-bank with carrier bags, you can leave any carrier bags at Bellshill Central Parish Church anytime we are open. There is a box in the entrance to the hall, or you can pass to Lawson or Jean Kyle at the Church. You help is greatly appreciated in this important outreach program.
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.
Finally, we invite you to join with our minister in his weekly YouTube podcasts. Look up Kevin de Beer on YouTube. His inspirational and thoughtful messages are watched all around the world. You can also look at some of his archive videos from his Word on Wednesday series, or 21 words.
Check out our online presence at http://www.bellshillcentral.church, http://www.twitter.com/bellshillchurch or http://www.faceback.com/bellshillcentralchurch
