ORGAN PRELUDE
WORDS OF WELCOME AND NOTICES
CALL TO WORSHIP
Here, in the depths of winter, just eleven days into a new year, we gather seeking light. Here, in these dark January days, when Christmas joy seems already distant, we remember a moment by the river. The heavens opened. The Spirit descended. A voice spoke: “This is my beloved.”
All: We gather to worship the God who breaks through, who speaks into darkness, who begins something new. Let us worship God together.
HYMN CH4 459 Crown him with many crowns
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 530 One more step along the world I go
FIRST READING Psalm 29
SECOND READING Matthew 3: 13-17
HYMN CH4 On Jordan’s bank the Baptist’s cry
SERMON
PAUSE FOR REFLECTION
We pause to pray in silence and spend time with God while we listen to the music.
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
We pause to pray to God for the world, our community and one another.
HYMN CH4 680 You are called to tell the story
BENEDICTION We remain standing if we are able for the blessing.
SUNG BLESSING Go now in peace
Go now in peace. Never be afraid
God will go with you each hour of ev’ry day.
Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true.
Know He will guide you in all you do.
Go now in love, and show you believe.
Reach out to others so all the world can see.
God will be there watching from above.
Go now in peace, in faith and in love.
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 Jean M.
Please note that Revd. Iain will be on annual leave from Monday 12th January until Friday 30th During his absence, don’t hesitate to get in touch with the office initially or reach out to David and Sally, the Joint Session Clerks, at sessionclerk@bbcofs.org.uk.
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.
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: meets on Tuesday 13th January 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.
LOOKING AHEAD
The Guild resumes after the Festive Season break with its annual Scots Night, to be held at 7.15 on Monday 26th January. This year, we are privileged to have as our guests the highly regarded Hamilton Caledonian Bowling Club Male Voice Choir. The entertainment will be followed by supper. The cost is £10.00, a January bargain without the hassle of the sales… A limited number of tickets for this event will be on sale after Sunday Worship and from the Office from Monday 12th January.
