Weekly Church news from the pews and around our organisations and groups.
For those wishing to pay their respects, Jessie’s funeral service will take place on Friday, 8th May, here at Bellshill Central Parish Church at 10.30am.
Jessie was a well loved member of Bellshill Central Parish Church. We remember Jessie’s life, her family and friends at this sad time.
May she rest in peace and rise in Glory.
Jim suddenly passed away on 16th April, and we extend our sympathy to Mary and the family at this time.
For those wishing to pay their respects, Jim’s funeral service will take place on Monday, 11th May, here at Bellshill Central Parish Church at 12noon, followed by a committal at 1.30pm in Cambusnethan Cemetery.
A retiring offering in Jim’s name will be taken for Headway (the brain injury association) at the end of the Church service. http://www.headway.org.uk
They warmly invite you to join them at Wishaw Masonic Lodge, 147 Stewarton St, Wishaw ML2 8AG, following the service of committal.
We at Bellshill Central would like to pass on our condolences to the whole family at this sad time.
Jim was a long-standing member of Bellshill Central Parish Church. He was a faithful Elder and dad to our organist and Choirmaster, Alan.
May he rest in peace and rise in Glory.
Good afternoon everyone!
Bellshill: Central Parish Church – we’re definitely still here and definitely still open, and we’d love to see you. Whether you were here not long ago or haven’t been for a long while, you will be guaranteed a warm welcome. we’re a growing church, and we’d love for you to be a part of it.
Sunday worship on 19th April will be held at BELLSHILL: CENTRAL PARISH CHURCH, 346 Main Street, Bellshill, ML4 1BA. We gather at 11am for our morning service, which is led by our Locum Minister the Revd Jonathan Lyall.
Young Church (Sunday School and Creche) activities for young folks are available during the service for any young folks that come along with you. An interactive all age talk takes place before the activities begin. Children are welcome to gather in the church with their parents.
Step free access is available via the side path, disabled toilet facilities. Baby changing is available.
Our service will be livestreamed via www.youtube.com/bellshillchurch if you’re not able to come along in person.
What’s on at BCPC this week
Please visit www.bellshillcentral.church for more information
The Spring issue of the Church magazine is still available to download from the church website. https://bellshillcentral.church
Looking ahead:
Monday 11th May in the evening we will once again host an “Anne Guy Clothes Show” in conjunction with Brian Taylor Fashions. This is always an excellent evening for bargain and fellowship! Tickets and more information available from Anne Guy. Tickets are £3. You can email hello@bellshillcental.church to reserve if you wish.
Friday 15th May, again in the evening, we host a concert by the Cantabile Ensemble. Tickets will be available in the next few weeks. These are priced at £10. They include refreshments afterwards, including some wine for a Spring evening. You can also pay at the door.
Please direct any Pastoral or other enquiries to our Session Clerk, Mr Stanley Cook via 01698 747144 or by emailing hello@bellshillcentral.church or you can also send a message to the church Facebook page, and it will be forwarded on. You can contact Jonathan directly via minister@bellshillcentral.church
Each week, we collect non-perishable food items, cleaning products, and toiletries for the Orbiston Neighbourhood Centre’s Community Fridge Initiative. You can drop off items anytime we are open or bring them along on Sunday mornings.
Bellshill Central Parish Church is here for you. We are your church of Scotland presence in the town centre, Orbiston and Mossend, and surrounding area.
Today we want to express our heartfelt thanks to Ian Douglas, who has served as our Locum Reader at Bellshill Central Parish Church for over two years. What began as a simple chance meeting at a funeral at Crosshill Church in Motherwell, where Ian had served as Pastoral Assistant — and a kindly offered lift for Alan — has grown into a wonderful relationship that none of us could have predicted.
From that moment, Ian stepped in to help with pulpit supply and pastoral visiting, and very quickly became part of the life, laughter and rhythm of BCPC. His presence has been a gift.
We are grateful for:
Ian, your ministry among us has been marked by kindness, creativity, faithfulness and joy. You have encouraged us, challenged us, and cheered us on. You have become a friend to many, and a blessing to all.
As your time with us comes to a close, we say a huge thank you. For every sermon, every visit, every smile, every story, every Sunday — we are grateful.
We look forward to seeing you when you cover some Sundays for Jonathan in the months that lie ahead.
May God bless you richly in all that lies ahead.
And remember… the door at BCPC is always open.
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