Welcome to worship
today at
Sunday 17th May 2026
Minister: Revd. Iain Majcher
Organist: Mr Matt Edwards
Asst. Organist: Mrs Janet Young
Pastoral Ministry: Mhairi Phillipson
Digital Ministry: Stewart Mason
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ORGAN PRELUDE
WORDS OF WELCOME AND NOTICES
CALL TO WORSHIP
Shout to God with songs of great joy!
All: Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised!
God has made us whole.
All: God has called us to a ministry of hope and love.
Come, let us celebrate the love of God!
All: Let us praise God’s name and serve God joyfully.
HYMN CH4 129 The Lord is King!
PRAYERS OF APPROACH & THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father which 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 The fruit of the Spirit
3 MINUTES FOR MISSION Who is Mhairi?
BIBLE READING John 17:1-11
HYMN CH4 565 My life flows on in endless song
Please note: There is a misprint in the chorus of this hymn. The line reads “since love is Lord…” but the correct text is “since Christ is Lord…”
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 436 Christ triumphant, ever reigning
BENEDICTION We remain standing, if we are able, for the blessing.
ORGAN POSTLUDE
CONTACT US
Minister
Revd. Iain Majcher
Mobile: 07749 899427
Pastoral Ministry
Mhairi Phillipson
Workdays: Wed & Sun
mphillipson@churchofscotland.org.uk
Digital Ministry Worker
Stewart Mason
Mobile: 07840 237596
smason@churchofscotland.org.uk
Church office
Phone: 01698 854 903
Session Clerks
David Foye
Sally Wilson sessionclerk@bbcofs.org.uk
Kirk Session
When emailing, please
include the Session Clerk’s
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.
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, 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.
Have You Noticed the Lanyards? You may have spotted some people around wearing lanyards. Anyone who is helping or mentioned in the notices will be wearing one, making them easy to find. If you have any questions, please ask anyone wearing a lanyard, and they will be happy to point you in the right direction.
Church Bible Readers. We are compiling a new list of people who would like to read the Bible readings as part of Sunday morning worship. If this is something that you feel able and willing to do, or would like to have a try at please pass your name to Session Clerks Sally or David. If you have previously volunteered for this role, could you please also let them know if you wish to continue or have your name removed from the list.
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 this morning! Any children of primary school age are warmly invited to leave with their leaders after the all-age hymn. They will be based in the Church Centre and can be collected there at the end of the service.
WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK
Bothwell Memory Café: meets every Tuesday in our Bothwell Centre for those living with dementia from 12:30 to 14:15, offering tea, coffee, a light lunch, and homemade baking.
ALLOVUS meets this Thursday again in Bothwell from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm in the main hall. This week, we welcome the Tartan Tenor to entertain everyone, so it’s not to be missed! Allovus is a warm and welcoming group where senior friends come together to enjoy activities, companionship, and food. All are welcome!
NOTICES
Please note that the office will not be staffed for the time being. Phones and emails will continue to be monitored and answered remotely when possible. Please be patient; if any printing is required, a minimum of 1 week’s notice is required. For any queries, please contact Revd. Iain.
The West Halls are now closed for planned renovations. During this time, both our West Blend and Sunday evening services will be on a break until the halls reopen. We look forward to welcoming you back to both when the work is complete, and we will keep you updated on progress along the way.
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GIVING
Your generosity keeps our doors open and enables us to share the Gospel within our parish and further afield. If you would like to support the work and Mission of Bellshill and Bothwell Parish Church, a basket is available at the door. You are also welcome to give using the contactless machine or by scanning the QR code. Thank you.
Gift Aid, making Your Giving Go Even Further
Did you know you can boost your donation at no extra cost to you? When using the contactless giving machine, simply select the Gift Aid option. If you’re a UK taxpayer, for every £1 you give, the church receives an additional 25p, at no cost to you whatsoever. It’s a simple way to make your generosity go even further.
