reflection

Today’s Lent Prayer

February 16, 2024 by Bellshill Central, posted in Lent 2024

“God, before I even took my first breath, You already knew me and loved me. Thank You for sending Your son, Jesus, to die for my sins. I cannot even imagine sacrificing one of my children so a criminal could go free, but that’s exactly what You did–for me! Thank You for the gift of eternal life You freely offer those who love You, and thank You for the precious gift of the Holy Spirit to lead me into Your presence until You call me home. You truly have given me so much, even when I was so far from You. Thank You!”

LENT IS COMING!

February 3, 2019March 6, 2019 by Bellshill Central, posted in Lent 2019

Lent is coming.
In just 4 weeks, we enter these Holy 40 Days of prayer, fasting and service.

In the early church, this time was used to prepare new converts for baptism. They would spend extra time studying the scriptures and asking questions and praying, so that they would be ready on Easter to make their confession, and to die and rise in the waters of Baptism.

Some churches still do this. It is a great vision for a church, to be the kind of people who live and teach about Jesus and his grace in such a way that others want to know him, that people who are not baptized want to take the plunge, and be one of his followers.

For others, Lent is an opportunity to grow deeper, to learn to trust God more, to lean on the promises. Some people give up something for Lent, and others take on a new discipline.

There will be a daily prayer uploaded to our Website – look for Lent 2019. We hope that you can take part.

We offer a pray for each of us — a fruitful and a gracious Lent, time for prayer, and a transformed heart.

Word on Wednesday

January 18, 2018 by Bellshill Central, posted in Weekly Church News

WORD ON WEDNESDAY HOME PAGE CLICK HERE

Our minister, Rev Kevin de Beer, has launched his own YouTube channel where his weekly “Word on Wednesday” short reflection videos are posted each Wednesday morning.

~ Exploring the Christian faith – knowing, living and sharing faith ~

https://youtu.be/BM1m5Em8V78

Kevin believes that as the social media presence of the church grows it is a good platform to reach out to people. He said: “We are fortunate to have a team that worked hard on our Internet presence and I was asked to post 31 days of prayer last summer which was well received. “The gift of sharing prayers was repeated throughout Lent and this too was well received. “As the Facebook page of Bellshill Central has grown in its reach and influence, we have decided to launch ‘Word on Wednesdays’ – a three-minute biblical reflection, followed by a prayer.”

We have as a church also published ‘First Steps – Journeying in Faith, Hope and Love’ and has 50 copies to give to people in Bellshill who have questions concerning God and the Bible. The Rev de Beer said: “We believe that the church offers a community where people can gather to worship, to ask questions and give loving service.”

Sunday 30th July 2017 at 11 o’clock

July 23, 2017July 8, 2017 by Bellshill Central, posted in Sunday Worship

Joint Summer Worship with Bellshill Central, St Andrew’s and West Churches at Bellshill Central Parish Church of Scotland.

We prepare to Worship God
Welcome and Intimations (session clerk)
Choir Introit (Bible is placed in pulpit)
Call to worship
Hymn 77 Christ triumphant, ever reigning (t. Guiting Power)
Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
We worship with the Children
Time with the children
Children’s Hymn 629 Tell me the stories of Jesus
Offering then children leave for ‘young church’
Anthem Holy Spirit living breath of God (Townend)
We listen to God’s Word
Reading/s Deuteronomy 24:10-22 and Matthew 20:1-16
Hymn 545 Open our eyes, Lord
Sermon – I enjoy success, come achieve with me
Hymn 381 Jesus stand among us (all verses)
We respond as Christ’s folk and Share in Bread and Wine
Communion (Choir Sing – Take and Eat)
Hymn 859 I want to serve the purpose of God in my generation
Benediction and three-fold amen (Sung)
We go into the World, to love and to serve

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