Weekly Church news from the pews and around our organisations and groups.
Open Church is back at Bellshill Central Church after the summer break. Everyone’s invited — pop in for some quiet, open space and a short act of worship. Bring a friend or invite a neighbour. You don’t need to be a member or have been before. Just come as you are.
Our Friday walkers are also back after a break! Join us on 25 Sept, 23 Oct and 20 Nov (weather permitting). Everyone’s welcome — a lovely chance to catch up, enjoy company, then a blether and a brew afterwards. Come as you are.
🌟 Your voice matters! 🌟
Bellshill Central Parish Church has been part of local community life for more than 150 years, and we want to continue serving Bellshill for generations to come.
As we explore new opportunities and plan for the future, we would love to hear your ideas, hopes and suggestions.
✅ Complete our short survey:
tinyurl.com/BellshillCentralSurvey
📅 Survey closes: Sunday 11th October 2026 (Harvest Celebrations)
Whether you attend church regularly, occasionally, or have never been before, your views are important.
Thank you for helping us shape the future of our church and community.
THURSDAY — BAPTISE 💧
“Baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” — Matthew 28:19
Baptism is a beautiful sign of belonging to Christ and of new life in Him.
Today, let’s give thanks for all who have taken this step of faith, and pray for those preparing for baptism and for families beginning or continuing their journey of faith.
🙏 Pray today:
For those preparing for baptism, for their families and for the church community that promises to support them.
#PrayerWeek #BellshillCentral #BCPC #Baptism #Matthew28
“The Lord is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” — Psalm 91:2
Last Sunday we marked Sanctuary Sunday, giving thanks for places of worship that have been centres of faith, hope, and community for generations. Yet the message of sanctuary does not end when the service finishes.
Sanctuary is not only a building; it is also a way of living. Wherever people experience welcome instead of exclusion, kindness instead of indifference, and hope instead of despair, something of God’s sanctuary is present.
Jesus continually created spaces where people felt seen, valued, and loved. He welcomed those on the margins, listened to those who were hurting, and offered peace to those carrying heavy burdens. As His followers, we are called to do the same.
This week, consider how you might be a sanctuary for someone else. A phone call, a conversation, an act of generosity, or a simple prayer may become a place of refuge for someone who needs encouragement.
May God’s peace dwell within us, and may His love flow through us into our homes, workplaces, schools, and community.
Prayer
Lord God,
Thank You for the gift of sanctuary and for all the places where we encounter Your presence. Help us this week to be people of welcome, compassion, and grace. May our words and actions reflect Your love, bringing comfort and hope to those around us.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
