If you’re looking for a church that is Central to Christ, Central to you and Central to Bellshill – then look no further! Here you will find a church and a people with a real heart and soul for worship, who enjoy fellowship and socialising throughout the week. We’re on a journey together, come and join us.

Sunday 8th July 2018 – Sunday Service takes place at 11.00am at St Andrew’s UF Church which is the 2nd of the town centre churches joint summer services. Please note that there is no service at Bellshill Central or Bellshill West Parish Churches on the 8th July. We look forward to worshipping with friends old and new to these joint summer services.

Our first joint service had a great turnout from all three churches and Rev de-beer spoke to us about the Resurrection, how Christ is Alive within us, and is present everywhere. Some sounds bites from Kevin’s preaching included … Glory, Grace, Gratitude. The Resurrection as God’s ‘Yes’ to the world’s ‘no’ and thus offering (by God’s grace) the reconstruction of a disordered, divided and dis-eased world. And so we say Yes to life… So don’t just stand there – Do something: Sing, write, paint, care, protest, thank, pray, love, hope, trust, listen, laugh, share, build… The Resurrection of Christ is truly the Event that invites us to believe and act – Christ is risen. He is risen indeed.

CHRISTIAN AID – the final total for Bellshill Central Parish activities raising funds for Christian Aid was £413. We had collections and a Church Breakfast helping raise these much needed funds. There is gift aid to be included so the actual total will be in excess of £500.

 

Activities this week
• Wednesday– Music Makers and Shakers meets with classes at 10am and 11am.

SUMMER FUNDRAISERS – It’s that time of year again, when the Summer Fundraisers commence. You are invited to come and see Jane Aitken, our fantastic Fundraising leader, to collect £2 and during the summer months organise fun and interesting events, where you are able to grow your £2 into funds for our church. Last year included, Beetle Drives, Fun Runs, Cakes and Candy, Car Washes and much more. Please let us know what you are organising so we can publicise and share new among our friends and members.

POST CARDS TO CHURCH – As we approach the summer holidays send us postcards from your travels or just send us pictures to the Facebook page and we’ll share your messages each Sunday morning.

PRAYER & COMMUNITY – Please visit our Prayer page on our website (look for the prayer button at the top) – there is an online prayer request form which will send your prayer direct to our minister, Rev Kevin. Prayer Requests – Our church has provided a Prayer Book which is situated in the main vestibule for anyone to pop in a note of concern or anxiety they would like prayer for. We are a Parish Church and are here for you in times of joy and sadness. Kevin is available to the local community to offer spiritual support or to simply offer prayer. If there is something that you think your local church could be doing to offer services and/or support to our local community please get in touch via the Minister, Session Clerk, Facebook or website – Our church email address is bellshillcentral@gmail.com

ADVANCE NOTICE OF JULY JOINT SUMMER SERVICES
All services start at 11.00am in each church. Tea will be served after each service that is held in Bellshill Central Parish Church.
• Sunday 8’th July – St Andrews UF Church
• Sunday 15’th July – Bellshill West Parish Church
• Sunday 22’nd July – Bellshill Central Parish Church (joint Summer choir meets at 10am)
• Sunday 29’th July – St Andrews UF Church (Communion service)

ONLINE MINISTRY – Check out Kevin’s very own Youtube Channel where he reaches out to our local community sharing insight, thought and reflection, starting with #FirstSteps, #Wordonwednesday and now with #21words. A link to his channel is available from our website, or simply look up Kevin de Beer. Subscribe and continue to follow his inspirational messages.

COMMUNITY BUILDINGS AVAILABLE FOR USE – Our hall and facilities are available at other times during the week and are available to be hired for one-off occasions or longer term lets. Please get in touch with us if you need a space to hire. We have installed Wi-Fi which means we can offer facilities for online events taking place in the church and halls. Visual display screens are fitted in our sanctuary and are ideal for conferences and presentations. Portable visual equipment can be made available for use in the Halls and Vestry. Please ask.

CHECK OUT OUR ONLINE ACTIVITIES – Should you be unable to attend worship but would like to share in the recorded services, you can do so LIVE each Sunday from 11:00am via the Church’s website http://www.bellshillcentral.wordpress.com – also our Facebook and our YouTube channel are updated regularly. You can find out more information on Sunday Services, Weekly activities and catch up with our services from our uploaded videos. We are LIVE on the Internet most Sunday mornings, and occasionally with other events we hold.

If you’re looking for a church that is Central to Christ, Central to you and Central to Bellshill – then look no further! Here you will find a church and a people with a real heart and soul for worship, who enjoy fellowship and socialising throughout the week. We’re on a journey together, come and join us.

Sunday 1st July 2018 – Sunday Service takes place at 11.00am, with Rev’d Kevin de Beer leading worship which is the start of the month of shared worship between Central Church, St Andrew’s Church and the West Church. We look forward to welcoming friends old and new to these joint summer services.

This Sunday we focus on ‘the Resurrection’ with bible readings taken from Psalm 23 and 1 Corinthians 15:1-11. Hymns include The Church is wherever God people are praising, I serve a risen saviour, My Jesus My Saviour and Thine be the Glory. Activities for young folks are available. After the service tea and coffee will be served in the hall and everyone is invited to join with us in further fellowship.
The combined choir will sing Brother James’ Air – a version of the 23rd Psalm.

SPECIAL THANKS- are expressed to our fantastic Young Church leaders who organised a great weekend of activities – Jane, Drew, Susan and Lesley. Some 57 people travelled by bus and others by car to Kelburn Castle by Largs. It was a fabulous day and the weather was great. The BBQ before heading home was very much enjoyed. The traditional water fight proved to be a competitive event, with some interesting tactics being deployed. Our Minister Kevin was the target of just one or two water pistols! Sunday saw the Young Church prize giving and all age service. The children took part by reading the lessons, helping the duty team and leading our prayers. Kevin’s all age message was much enjoyed by everyone present. After the church Iain and David cooked up a treat on the BBQ in the church garden – and there was a wonderful supply of cakes. Thank you to such a wonderful team. Central Church is blessed by your commitment to the church and young folks.

Important dates for this week are:
• Wednesday– Music Makers and Shakers meets with classes at 10am and 11am.
• Saturday– Crazy Toes School of Dance
• Sunday – Summer choir meets at 10.00am in the Church hall.

SUMMER FUNDRAISERS – It’s that time of year again, when the Summer Fundraisers commence. You are invited to come and see Jane Aitken, our fantastic Fundraising leader, to collect £2 and during the summer months organise fun and interesting events, where you are able to grow your £2 into funds for our church. Last year included, Beetle Drives, Fun Runs, Cakes and Candy, Car Washes and much more. Please let us know what you are organising so we can publicise and share new among our friends and members.

POST CARDS TO CHURCH – As we approach the summer holidays send us postcards from your travels or just send us pictures to the Facebook page and we’ll share your messages each Sunday morning.

PRAYER & COMMUNITY – Please visit our Prayer page on our website (look for the prayer button at the top) – there is an online prayer request form pwhich will send your prayer direct to our minister, Rev Kevin. Prayer Requests – Our church has provided a Prayer Book which is situated in the main vestibule for anyone to pop in a note of concern or anxiety they would like prayer for. We are a Parish Church and are here for you in times of joy and sadness. Kevin is available to the local community to offer spiritual support or to simply offer prayer. If there is something that you think your local church could be doing to offer services and/or support to our local community please get in touch via the Minister, Session Clerk, Facebook or website – Our church email address is bellshillcentral@gmail.com

ADVANCE NOTICE OF JULY JOINT SUMMER SERVICES
All services start at 11.00am in each church. Tea will be served after each service that is held in Bellshill Central Parish Church.
· Sunday 1’st July – Bellshill Central Parish Church (joint Summer choir meets at 10am)
· Sunday 8’th July – St Andrews UF Church
· Sunday 15’th July – Bellshill West Parish Church
· Sunday 22’nd July – Bellshill Central Parish Church (joint Summer choir meets at 10am)
· Sunday 29’th July – St Andrews UF Church (Communion service)

ONLINE MINISTRY – Check out Kevin’s very own Youtube Channel where he reaches out to our local community sharing insight, thought and reflection, starting with #FirstSteps, #Wordonwednesday and now with #21words. A link to his channel is available from our website, or simply look up Kevin de Beer. Subscribe and continue to follow his inspirational messages.

COMMUNITY BUILDINGS AVAILABLE FOR USE – Our hall and facilities are available at other times during the week and are available to be hired for one-off occasions or longer term lets. Please get in touch with us if you need a space to hire. We have installed Wi-Fi which means we can offer facilities for online events taking place in the church and halls. Visual display screens are fitted in our sanctuary and are ideal for conferences and presentations. Portable visual equipment can be made available for use in the Halls and Vestry. Please ask.

CHECK OUT OUR ONLINE ACTIVITIES – Should you be unable to attend worship but would like to share in the recorded services, you can do so LIVE each Sunday from 11:00am via the Church’s website http://www.bellshillcentral.wordpress.com – also our Facebook and our YouTube channel are updated regularly. You can find out more information on Sunday Services, Weekly activities and catch up with our services from our uploaded videos. We are LIVE on the Internet most Sunday mornings, and occasionally with other events we hold.

JULY JOINT SUMMER SERVICES

All services start at 11.00am in each church

Sunday 1’st July – Bellshill Central Parish Church
Sunday 8’th July – St Andrews UF Church
Sunday 15’th July – Bellshill West Parish Church
Sunday 22’nd July – Bellshill Central Parish Church
Sunday 29’th July – St Andrews UF Church (Communion service)

If you’re looking for a church that is Central to Christ, Central to you and Central to Bellshill – then look no further! Here you will find a church and a people with a real heart and soul for worship, who enjoy fellowship and socialising throughout the week. We’re on a journey together, come and join us.

Sunday 24th June 2018 – Sunday Service takes place at 11.00am, with Rev’d Kevin de Beer leading worship which is an All Age Church Family Service – suitable for all ages. This month of June is where we are refreshed in a basic understanding of the Christian Faith. We turn to a few themes that help us explore the wealth that is our ‘Faith in the modern world’.

This Sunday we focus on ‘the CROSS’ with bible readings taken from Leviticus 16:1-10 and Romans 5:1-11 . The youngsters from Young Church will take an active part this week, reading the bible lessons, helping the duty team and in leading the prayers. The young folk will receive prizes and awards for their attendance at our Young Church activities throughout the year. Hymns include choruses suited for all age worship, including ‘Gods love is the best love’, ‘Our God is a great big God’, ‘Deep and Wide’, more traditional hymns of ‘On a Hill Far away’ and ‘And can it be’. Sunday School/Young Church and Crèche facilities are available each week. Straight after the service please do join in a Church Family BBQ in the Hall and Outside spaces. Everyone is invited to take part.

Our recent Strawberry Themed tea and fayre has raised an amazing £509 for church funds. Grateful thanks to everyone who helped and contributed.

The Big Sing held last week for St. Andrew’s Hospice raised over £450 for the hospice in Airdrie. Grateful thanks for supporting such a worthy local charity.

Important dates for this week are:

• Wednesday 20th – Music Makers and Shakers meets with classes at 10am and 11am.
• Saturday 23rd – 9am Bus leaves from the church for Young Church Family outing to Kelburn Park
• Saturday 23rd – Crazy Toes School of Dance
• Sunday 24th – Crèche meets in the hall and Young Church meets in the Church. 10.30am Choir meet in the hall for a short practice. 11.00 Sunday Worship All Age
• Service with Young Church prizegiving. 12.15pm Family BBQ for the whole church family in the Halls and outside space.

YOUNG CHURCH CHURCH FAMILY OUTING – Saturday 23rd June 2018.

The Young Church are again organising an outing to Kelburn Park and you are invited to come along! If you would like to be part of the fun and fellowship please let Drew Aitken or any Young Church leader know, and return the tear-off slip asap as spaces will run out quickly! The bus will leave from the Church at 9.00am on 23rd June, and return to the Church around 6pm on the 23rd June.

YOUNG CHURCH PRIZE GIVING SERVICE – Sunday 24th June 2018.

Our Young Church session comes to an end on 24th June with the annual prizegiving service at 11.00am, which is an all age service. The Young Church will take part by reading the bible lessons, participating with the Duty Team and leading us in Prayer. All families are encouraged to come along and support the young folks. The hymns are joyful and energetic, and Kevin’s theme for all ages is “The Cross” – After the service, the traditional church family BBQ takes place in the hall and church garden.

SUMMER FUNDRAISERS

It’s that time of year again, when the Summer Fundraisers commence. You are invited to come and see Jane Aitken, our fantastic Fundraising leader, to collect £2 and during the summer months organise fun and interesting events, where you are able to grow your £2 into funds for our church. Last year included, Beetle Drives, Fun Runs, Cakes and Candy, Car Washes and much more. Please let us know what you are organising so we can publicise and share new among our friends and members.

POST CARDS TO CHURCH – As we approach the summer holidays send us postcards from your travels or just send us pictures to the facebook page and we’ll share your messages each Sunday morning.

PRAYER & COMMUNITY – Please visit our Prayer page on our website (look for the prayer button at the top) – there is an online prayer request form which will send your prayer direct to our minister, Rev Kevin. Prayer Requests – Our church has provided a Prayer Book which is situated in the main vestibule for anyone to pop in a note of concern or anxiety they would like prayer for. We are a Parish Church and are here for you in times of joy and sadness. Kevin is available to the local community to offer spiritual support or to simply offer prayer. If there is something that you think your local church could be doing to offer services and/or support to our local community please get in touch via the Minister, Session Clerk, Facebook or website – Our church email address is bellshillcentral@gmail.com

ADVANCE NOTICE OF JULY JOINT SUMMER SERVICES

All services start at 11.00am in each church. Tea will be served after each service in Bellshill Central Parish Church.

Sunday 1’st July – Bellshill Central Parish Church
(joint Summer choir meets at 10am)
Sunday 8’th July – St Andrews UF Church
Sunday 15’th July – Bellshill West Parish Church
Sunday 22’nd July – Bellshill Central Parish Church
(joint Summer choir meets at 10am)
Sunday 29’th July – St Andrews UF Church (Communion service)

ONLINE MINISTRY – Check out Kevin’s very own Youtube Channel where he reaches out to our local community sharing insight, thought and reflection, starting with #FirstSteps, #Wordonwednesday and now with #21words. A link to his channel is available from our website, or simply look up Kevin de Beer. Subscribe and continue to follow his inspirational messages.

COMMUNITY BUILDINGS AVAILABLE FOR USE – Our hall and facilities are available at other times during the week and are available to be hired for one-off occasions or longer term lets. Please get in touch with us if you need a space to hire. We have installed Wi-Fi which means we can offer facilities for online events taking place in the church and halls. Visual display screens are fitted in our sanctuary and are ideal for conferences and presentations. Portable visual equipment can be made available for use in the Halls and Vestry. Please ask.

CHECK OUT OUR ONLINE ACTIVITIES – Should you be unable to attend worship but would like to share in the recorded services, you can do so LIVE each Sunday from 11:00am via the Church’s website http://www.bellshillcentral.wordpress.com – also our Facebook and our YouTube channel are updated regularly. You can find out more information on Sunday Services, Weekly activities and catch up with our services from our uploaded videos. We are LIVE on the Internet most Sunday mornings, and occasionally with other events we hold.