Invitation to worship

Worship is for everyone who longs for God – believers and seekers. Worship is about honouring and praising our Lord and Saviour. It is a time when we gather together to experience the presence of the Holy Spirit, and express our joy and gratitude. The power of God’s word touches those who are hurting and awakens hope for the hopeless. Whether you prefer traditional or contemporary worship, we invite you to celebrate the good news in Jesus Christ!

Sunday morning worship every week at 11am. You’re always welcome.

You will find a warm and friendly welcome here at Bellshill Central Parish Church of Scotland. We invite you to join us in a celebration of worship, christian fellowship, study and service. When you become a part of our exciting journey of faith, you will be encouraged, challenged and rewarded with renewed spirituality.

News from Bellshill Central

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, 29th December, join us at 11.00am at the church at 346 Main Street right at the Centre of our town.  This is, the first Sunday after Christmas. We literally celebrate the gift of Jesus. The theme is The King has come and yet he has come to die and rise again.   The readings are Isaiah 63:7-19 and Matthew 2:13-23. Our hymns include Joy to the World, Child in the Manger, The head that once was crowned and You shall go out with joy. 

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.

DUTY TEAM FOR SUNDAY 29TH DECEMBER: Liz Morton, Sheena Bowman, Drew Aitken, Jane Aitken, Donis Hudson and Peggy Walker

Sunday 5th January 2020 morning worship with Sunday school and crèche facilities.  Tea and coffee served afterwards. 

Group start dates for 2020

  • Monday 6th January Guild lunch The Rolling Barrel
  • Wednesday 8th January Music makers and shakers classes
  • Monday 13th January Regular Guild at 1.30pm
  • Tuesday 14th January Rainbows at 6.00pm; Board and Session at 7.30pm 
  • Wednesday 15th January Bowls at 7.00pm
  • Thursday 16th January Brownies 6.00pm; Guides at 7.45pm  
  • Friday 17th January Choir at 7.15pm ; Friday night club 7.30pm  

HEART AND SOLE – if anyone would like to meet up one Sunday after Church in January for a walk please let Alan know so we can arrange a suitable date. 

Date for your diary 

Sunday 26th January at 7pm is a Songs of Praise and Ecumenical Service in Bellshill Central Parish Church of Scotland for all the churches in Bellshill and Mossend.   The service is organised by the Lanarkshire Organists Society and members of all local churches will participate. Please come along.   Offering for St. Andrew’s Hospice will be taken. 

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.

Visit us online at

www.bellshillcentral.church

www.facebook.com/bellshillcentralchurch

www.twitter.com/bellshillchurch

email us at bellshillcentral@gmail.com

We wish all of Bellshill a very Happy New Year 

Christmas Eve Worship at 7pm

Carol singing begins at 6.40pm.

  • Once in Royal davids city
  • See in yonder manger
  • It was on a starry night

Welcome to worship

Christmas Eve Advent candles

Leader: We celebrate the coming of Christ, the light of the world

All: Emmanuel, God with us

Leader: A child is born for us A gift is given to us

All: Emmanuel, God with us

Leader: Bringing your kingdom of peace to all people on earth

All: Christ, we celebrate you here today!

The Candle Song (see screen)

Introduction to our nativity

Carol O little town of Bethlehem

The Nativity

Carols include

  • Hark the Herald angels sing
  • Away in a manger
  • Still the night
  • Come and join the celebration

The choir Sings

  • Do not be afraid
  • Who am I
  • Follow that star

Message from Rev Kevin

Offering for Chris’s House

Carol O come all ye faithful

Blessing

Carol Jingle Bells with a difference

Next Christmas services @ Central

We warmly welcome you to our next two Christmas services at Bellshill Central Parish Church of Scotland right at the heart of Bellshill.

Christmas is a time where people feel drawn to come to church. Whether it’s hearing the stories learned as children, bringing their own children, singing well loved carols or simply coming to worship at the manger. Whatever your reason we invite you to the church at 346 Main Street, Bellshill (opposite Bellshill Academy)