The Order of Service for Sunday 30th November 2025.
ORGAN PRELUDE
WORDS OF WELCOME AND NOTICES
CALL TO WORSHIP
HYMN CH4 273 O come, O come, Emmanuel
LIGHTING OF 1ST ADVENT CANDLE
HYMN CH4 282 “Christmas is coming!”
(Ist and 2nd verses only)
PRAYERS OF APPROACH & THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done; on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, for ever. Amen
ALL AGE TALK
ALL AGE SONG CH4 310 Calypso Carol
FIRST READING Jeremiah 33: 14-16
ANTHEM
SECOND READING Matthew 24: 36-44
SERMON
PAUSE FOR REFLECTION
We pause to pray in silence and spend time with God while we listen to the music.
HYMN CH4 230 Will you come on a Journey
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION Led by Pat
We pause to pray to God for the world, our community and one another.
HYMN CH4 227 Hark the glad Sound
BENEDICTION We remain standing if we are able for the blessing.
BLESSING ALL SING
May the Lord bless you
May the Lord keep you
May the Lord make His face to shine upon you
May the Lord make His face to shine upon you
And give you peace
And give you peace
ORGAN POSTLUDE
CONTACT US
Revd. Iain Majcher
Manse: 01698 600933
Mobile: 07749 899427
minister@bbcofs.org.uk
Church Administrator
Sandra Longmuir
Days: Mon – Fri 9.00am – 12noon
Office: 01698 854903
office@bbcofs.org.uk
Welcome to worship in Bellshill and Bothwell Parish Church. Whether you join in person or online, come every week, are here for the first time or the first time in a long time, a very warm welcome.
Join us tonight and every Sunday evening in our West Halls at 5pm for a contemporary service with tea, coffee, juice and biscuits before the service.
This service is live-streamed. Should you not wish to appear in the recording, please speak to our welcome team.
You’ll find tea, coffee, juice, and biscuits ready for you after the service in the Church Centre. We’d love for you to stick around for a cup of something warm and a good chat.
Our reader today is
Many thanks to Guest Preacher: Martha Rodger for conducting Worship today.
WHAT’S ON TODAY
The Creche is open from the start of the service and can be used at any point during the service, please ask at the door for more information.
Sunday School is on for any Primary School-aged children. We leave after the all age song and all children are welcome to join in.
Evening worship at 5pm in the West Halls tonight as we explore the theme together of Christ the King until Advent.
Travelling Nativity: Hosts who have signed up will start today, 1st Sunday in Advent. Mary, Josephand their donkey will be journeying from lodging place to lodging place around the parish during Advent. Join in hosting them and taking some time out to think about the coming of the Christ-child. Speak to Aileen the student for information. Aileen will be looking for individuals and families to sign up to host the holy family during advent. They could also be taken to care homes, nurseries and youth organisations. Full instructions will be provided.
WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK
West Blend Café every Tuesday at 10am in our West Halls, we would love to see you.
Bothwell Memory Café will meet on Tuesday 2nd December in our Bothwell Centre for those living with dementia. The weekly activities include art, musical entertainment, fun quizzes, and baking. The café is open from 12:30 to 14:15, offering tea, coffee, a light lunch, and homemade baking.
Allovus next meets on Thursday 4th December with Guest, Jean Hamilton on Flower arranging.
Blue Christmas Service will be held in the Church on Saturday 6th December at 11am. This service is in memory of all your loved ones who are no longer with you this Christmas. All are welcome.
Guild: Members are reminded that the Guild Christmas Party will take place in the Chapterhouse at 7.15 on Monday 8th December.
Hog Roast: Sunday 14th December at 5pm, today is the final day for names to be taken for those wishing to attend, as numbers have to be finalised this afternoon!! please speak to Anne Laird. Due to price increase, donation, if affordable will be £13 – £15.
Nine Lessons & Carols will be held in the Church on Sunday 14th at 7pm.
Allovus Christmas Lunch on Thursday 18th December with Guest Entertainer, Maggie D, tickets are now available from Heather Duddy.
Bothwell Philharmonic Choir present ‘Christmas Joy’ on Friday 19th December at 7pm in Bellshill and Bothwell Parish Church, tickets £12.00 or pay at the door.
Travelling Nativity: Hosts who have signed up will start today, 1st Sunday in Advent. Mary, Josephand their donkey will be journeying from lodging place to lodging place around the parish during Advent. Join in hosting them and taking some time out to think about the coming of the Christ-child. Speak to Aileen the student for information. Aileen will be looking for individuals and families to sign up to host the holy family during advent. They could also be taken to care homes, nurseries and youth organisations. Full instructions will be provided.
OTHER NOTICES
Bellshill and Bothwell Flower Team warmly invites you to sponsor a Sunday in memory of your loved ones. Starting from January 1st, 2026, we’ll begin with a new list for both locations. If you’d like to sponsor a Sunday in memory of your loved one, please reach out to Sandra in the office.
If you would like a note in the notices on a Sunday that the flowers are donated in memory of someone, please tell us. There’s no fixed donation amount; simply give what you wish. Some of the flowers from the morning service will be used in the evening before going out into the community.
We are seeking donations of fun-size chocolate bars and sweets to create treat parcels for children at Bellshill and Bothwell Nurseries, as well as for those attending Messy Church in December. If you can help, please give your donations to Steven Foye, Helen McGregor, any youth team member, or the office. Thank you for your support.
KNITTING patterns for all sizes of hats or baby jackets for Christmas can be found in a box at the front door. Distribution on completion of very small hats to premature baby unit, small/medium hats to Blythswood Care to go abroad and large hats for the homeless or an appropriate Charity. Please speak to Martha if you need any assistance.
Agnes Graham will be selling handmade jewellery for church funds after worship on Sunday. I have already raised £135.00 from the Westblend coffee morning last week and I will be there again on Tuesday.
Permission was granted by Revd. Iain some weeks ago.
Please note: this has been announced on numerous occasions in Church by Revd. Iain, that the Church Administrator does not work on a Sunday, she is here to Worship. Please contact her Monday to Friday by email or phone the office, details are in the Order of Service. The Session Clerks have asked this to be intimated again on behalf of Revd. Iain
