open doors – Bellshill Central Church

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, 17th November, join us at 11.00am (our usual time) at the church at 346 Main Street right at the Centre of our town. Our minister, Rev’d Kevin leads us in worship. Our theme is All things work out in the end and readings are Amos 9:11-15 and Revelation 22:1-11, read by a church member. Songs include the modern version of Be thou my vision, Shine Jesus Shine, and Praise to the Lord the Almighty. 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.

On duty this Sunday and looking forward to welcoming you are: C Bryden, C Jarvie, J Hargrave, S Cook, J Cook and J Mackie.

There is the usual barrel in place at the front doors of the Church for the next few weeks for donations towards our Christmas Teas. We’re looking for gifts for the tombola, and boxes of treat items for Santa, such as selection boxes, chocolate boxes, sweets, biscuits etc. Tickets on sale soon, speak to Jane Aitken in the first instance if you need more information. THANKS IN ADVANCE

WE LIT UP RED FOR OUR PART IN POPPY SCOTLAND’S REMEMBRANCE CAMPAIGN. FROM FRIDAY 8TH TO MONDAY 11TH NOVEMBER – CHECK OUT THEIR INTERACTIVE MAP TO LOOK FOR US. #LightUpRed

Yesterday, we were gathered together for Remembrance at the Cenotaph and at the Church. Thanks go to Mr Tom Taylor for organising the Cenotaph service and for handling the arrangements at the church making sure the youth organisations were able to take part with dignity and respect. He was responsible for the scattering of poppies from the gallery of the church during the 2 minutes silence, making a very moving gesture. #wewillrememberthem #LightUpRed. Our minister led a very moving service, preaching on the theme Faith without works is dead. We were very pleased to have with us visitors from our local community, along with representatives from 1st Bellshill & Mossend Scouts, the Army Cadets – 4 PIatoon Scots Guards (Bellshill), and our own Guiding units.

THIS WEEK @ CENTRAL

Tuesday Rainbows 6pm
Wednesday Music Makers (all morning); Bowls 7pm
Thursday Brownies 6pm; Guides 7.45pm
Friday Choir 7.15pm and Friday Club 7.30pm
Sunday 11.00am Morning service
Monday Guild 1.30pm have a Scottish Quiz planned. Get your thinking caps on! Men and women are both equally welcome.

AS THE CHURCH FOR THE TOWN CENTRE HERE IN BELLSHILL, OUR OUTREACH THIS NOVEMBER INCLUDES OUR COMMUNITY CHRISTINGLE SERVICE.

The CHRISTINGLE SERVICE takes place on Saturday 30th November at 12noon and is for all ages, particularly families. At the start of Advent we discover the Christingle and its meaning of the light of Christ that we can take with us throughout December towards CHRISTmas day. Please look at our eventbright link on the website and register your families’ attendance so we have enough oranges, candles etc prepared for to make your Christingle. THIS IS A FREE COMMUNITY EVENT.

CHRISTMAS DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Saturday 30th November 1pm to 3pm Christmas Teas and celebrations. Including some fun Carol singing and a visit from Santa Claus. Tickets available soon.
Sunday 8th December – Communion Service, with a retiring offering for Stroke Support Group.
Sunday 15th December – 6.30pm Carols by Candlelight
Sunday 22nd December – 11am Choir Service with Music and Carols
Tuesday 24th December – 7pm Christmas Eve Family Service

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.

Clothes Show on Monday last week was a great success. Anne Guy thanks all the helpers, and those attending for making it a success. Cheese & Wine last Saturday was also a great success. Jane and the team did a fantastic job. Between these two events around £1,000 was raised for the church. Both were great community and social nights.

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