Weekly Church news from the pews and around our organisations and groups.
Walking is a great form of exercise. It is free, most people can do it, you don’t need any special equipment and it has many health benefits.
No booking is needed, just turn up with comfortable footwear and dressed for the weather conditions on the day.
The churches on Bellshill’s Main Street continue in their joint summer services on Sunday 21st July when worship will be at St Andrew’s UF Church, with the congregations of Central Parish and the West Church being guests. The service will be at the usual time of 11am and refreshments served afterwards. The summer services end with a joint communion service at the West Church on Sunday 28th July, again at 11am. During the joint services, please note that Revd de Beer is available for any pastoral needs by contacting the manse on 01698 841176 or emailing kdebeer@churchofscotland.org.uk.
WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM CENTRAL CHURCH?
We are a congregation of folks of all ages. We live our faith by our actions. You’ll see that we are a warm and welcoming church, and you’ll find information about our activities and some of the services we offer via our website. However, as the Church community for Central Bellshill we want to know what do you want from us? What other services or activities can we help host, organise or promote? Do you want more activities during the day, in the evening, or at the weekend? Should it be geared towards young folk, older folk or families? You tell us how we can be Central to YOU!
BBC’s Songs of Praise – The programmes that will be featuring a hymn from the Glasgow Cathedral recording will be broadcast on 21/07/19 and 04/08/19. Please do tune in and spot some familiar faces from the Bellshill Central Church Choir, who went along to the recording.
Sunday 4th August regular weekly worship returns to Bellshill Central at our usual time of 11am. Tea and coffee will be served after this service.
Our Summer Choir continues on Sundays at 10am until Sunday 25th August. Anyone wanting to come try out the choir will be more than welcome!
During the summer holidays, we invite all our members, friends and Bellshill Community so send us pictures and messages from wherever you travel.
Either send your holiday pictures and messages to our email address bellshillcentral@gmail.com or send via messages to Facebook or Twitter
Our Sponsored Walk and Run takes place on Sunday 18th August after the service. Sponsor sheets are available from Alan Mathew or online at https://bellshillcentral.church/sponsored-walk/. The route taking us through the Parish will be this year’s walk/run, but for those looking for a shorter route, don’t worry as one will be available!
Our new summer walking group – Heart and Sole walking group – continues each week. We have now met for three weeks and numbers attending are very encouraging. We have an enjoyable jaunt around Bellshill/Mossend and finish with tea and coffee afterwards. We next meet on 23rd July at 7.00pm. Remember, wear suitable shoes and clothing – it might rain! Bring a bottle of water, and make sure you’ve brought some contact details (for that just in case moment!)
Our parish prayer system is in full operation during the summer period. Our dedicated prayer page on our church website will gather the information needed for to add someone, or a situation, to our parish prayers. https://bellshillcentral.church/prayer-requests/
Throughout the summer our church and halls are suitable, and available most days, for conferences, meetings, dance classes or parties. The church is equipped with large screens and hall has portable facilities. Check out the church website for some pictures of the facilities. We have competitive hourly rates, which can’t be beaten for a town centre location. Contact us via Facebook, Twitter or email: bellshillcentral@gmail.com
For those that can’t manage along in person to church remember that we have our YouTube channel with recordings of our recent church services. Our joint service on 14th was recorded and live streamed – Just visit our website for the YouTube channel archive.
Church Magazine – articles and news items to Lawson by Sunday 11th August please, for the September edition.
We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable summer break – May God’s Blessings be with you. Normal Sunday services return to the churches in Bellshill on Sunday 4th August. A warm and heartfelt invitation is extended to all to come to Bellshill’s Town Centre FAMILY Church to join us where we can journey together in our relationship with God – Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
OUR ONLINE ADDRESSES ARE:
http://www.bellshillcentral.church
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Our summer services with Bellshill Central Parish Church, St Andrews UF Church and The West Church take place during the month of July. All the services start at 11am and are followed by refreshments. The service on Sunday 14 July is at Bellshill Central Parish Church at 346 Main Street, and will be conducted by Revd Kevin de Beer. There is a joint churches choir at Central Parish Church at 10am sharp. Next week we worship together at St Andrew’s Church at he Cross (Sunday 21st July).
During the joint services, please note that Revd de Beer is available for any pastoral needs by contacting the manse on 01698 841176 or emailing kdebeer@churchofscotland.org.uk.
We are a congregation of folks of all ages. We live our faith by our actions. You’ll see that we are a warm and welcoming church, and you’ll find information about our activities and some of the services we offer via our website. However, as the Church community for Central Bellshill we want to know what do you want from us? What other services or activities can we help host, organise or promote? Do you want more activities during the day, in the evening, or at the weekend? Should it be geared towards young folk, older folk or families? You tell us how we can be Central to YOU!
Our new summer walking group – Heart and Sole walking group – continues each week. We have now met twice and numbers attending are very encouraging. We have an enjoyable jaunt around Bellshill/Mossend and finish with tea and coffee afterwards. We next meet on 16th July at 7.00pm. Remember, wear suitable shoes and clothing – it might rain! Bring a bottle of water, and make sure you’ve brought some contact details (for that just in case moment! )
Our parish prayer system is in full operation during the summer period. Our dedicated prayer page on our church website will gather the information needed for to add someone, or a situation, to our parish prayers. https://bellshillcentral.church/prayer-requests/
Throughout the summer our church and halls are suitable, and available most days, for conferences, meetings, dance classes or parties. The church is equipped with large screens and hall has portable facilities. Check out the church website for some pictures of the facilities. We have competitive hourly rates, which can’t be beaten for a town centre location. Contact us via Facebook, Twitter or email: bellshillcentral@gmail.com
For those that can’t manage along in person to church remember that we have our YouTube channel with recordings of our recent church services. Our joint service on 14th July will, as all of the Bellshill Central services, be live streamed. Just visit our website for the live link.
We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable summer break. May God’s Blessings be with you. Normal Sunday services return to the churches in Bellshill on Sunday 4th August. A warm and heartfelt invitation is extended to all to come to Bellshill’s Town Centre FAMILY Church to join us where we can journey together in our relationship with God – Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
We are a congregation of folks of all ages. We live our faith by our actions. You’ll see that we are a warm and welcoming church, and you’ll find information about our activities and some of the services we offer via our website.
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Our first community walking group had a great first night. Our weather was glorious and response was better than expected.
Twelve two legged creatures and one four legged beast enjoyed a gentle but brisk 40 walk around Mossend and Bellshill.
We returned – refreshed and energised – for a cuppa and biscuits , with copious amounts of chat and memories.
We look forward to our next Heart and Sole on Tuesday 9th July at 7.00pm. Please meet at the hall. Enter through the gate with the posters.
Our summer services with Bellshill Central Parish Church, St Andrews UF Church and The West Church take place during the month of July. All the services start at 11am and are followed by refreshments. The service on Sunday 7th July is at The West Church, and will be conducted by Revd Callum Stark. The following week, Sunday 14th July, the service is back at Bellshill Central Parish Church the service is led by Revd Kevin de Beer. There is a joint churches choir at Central Parish Church at 10am sharp.
Our new summer walking group – Heart and Sole walking group – continues each week. We met for the first time on 1st July leaving from the church. It was an enjoyable jaunt around Bellshill, with tea and coffee afterwards. We next meet on 9th July at 7.00pm. Remember, wear suitable shoes and clothing – it might rain! Bring a bottle of water, and make sure you’ve brought some contact details (for that just in case moment! )
Throughout the summer our church and halls are suitable, and available most days, for conferences, meetings, dance classes or parties. The church is equipped with large screens and hall has portable facilities. Check out the church website for some pictures of the facilities. We have competitive hourly rates, which can’t be beaten for a town centre location.
For those that can’t manage along in person to church remember that we have our YouTube channel with recordings of our recent church services. Our joint service on 14th July will, as all of Bellshill Central services, be live streamed. Just visit our website for the live link.
Our online addresses are:
During the summer holidays, we invite all our members, friends and Bellshill Community so send us pictures and messages from wherever you travel.
Either send your holiday pictures and messages to our email address bellshillcentral@gmail.com or send via messages to Facebook or Twitter
We look forward to seeing just how far Bellshill Central Parish Church folks travel this summer.
| Sunday 7th July at 11am | Bellshill West Parish Church |
| Sunday 14th July at 11am | Bellshill Central Parish Church |
| Sunday 21st July at 11am | St Andrew’s UF Church |
| Sunday 28th July at 11am | Bellshill West Parish Church (includes Communion) |
Tea and Coffee is served after each service.
We hope our united Bellshill Services will be well attended and this shared fellowship be meaningful in our combined and individual Christian Witness in Bellshill.
