ORGAN PRELUDE
WORDS OF WELCOME AND NOTICES
CALL TO WORSHIP
In mystery and grandeur
All: We see the face of God
In earthiness and the ordinary
All: We know the love of Christ
In heights and depths and life and death:
All: The spirit of God is moving among us. Let us praise God.
HYMN CH4 132 Immortal, invisible
1. Immortal, invisible, God only wise,
In light inaccessible hid from our eyes,
Most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days,
Almighty, victorious, Thy great name we praise.
2. Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light,
Nor wanting, nor wasting, Thou rulest in might;
Thy justice like mountains high soaring above
Thy clouds which are fountains of goodness and love.
3. To all life Thou givest, to both great and small;
In all life Thou livest, the true life of all;
We blossom and flourish as leaves on the tree,
And wither and perish, but naught changeth Thee.
4.Great Father of Glory, pure Father of Light
Thine angels adore Thee, all veiling their sight;
All praise we would render, O help us to see:
’Tis only the splendour of light hideth Thee.
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 I am the way, the truth and the life
I am the way, the truth and the life
That’s what Jesus said.
I am the way, the truth and the life
That’s what Jesus said.
Without the way there is no going,
Without the truth there is no knowing,
Without the life there is no growing
I am the way, the truth and the life
That’s what Jesus said.
1st BIBLE READING please join in with the words in bold Psalm 8
Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!
All: You have set your glory in the heavens.
Through the praise of children and infants you have established a stronghold against your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger.
All: When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place
What are humans that you are mindful of them, mortals that you care for them?
All: You have made them a little lower than the angels and crowned them with glory and honour.
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You made them rulers over the works of your hands; you put everything under their feet:all flocks and herds, and the animals of the wild,
All: The birds in the sky, and the fish in the sea, all that swim the paths of the seas.
Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!
2nd BIBLE READING Matthew 28:16-20
HYMN GWA 127 Holy Spirit
1. Holy Spirit, living breath of God
Breathe new life into my willing soul
Bring the presence of the risen Lord
To renew my heart
and make me whole
Cause Your Word
to come alive in me
Give me faith for what I cannot see
Give me passion for Your purity
Holy Spirit, breathe new life in me
2. Holy Spirit, come abide within
May Your joy be seen in all I do
Love enough to cover every sin
In each thought and deed and attitude
Kindness to the greatest and the least
Gentleness that sows the path of peace
Turn my strivings into works of grace
Breath of God, show Christ in all I do
3. Holy Spirit, from creation’s birth
Giving life to all that God has made
Show Your power once again on earth
Cause Your church to hunger for your ways
Let the fragrance of our prayers arise
Lead us on the road of sacrifice
That in unity the face of Christ
Will be clear for all the world to see
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 Go forth and tell! (Tune Woodlands)
1. Go forth and tell!
O Church of God, awake!
God’s saving news to all the nations take.
Proclaim Christ Jesus, Saviour, Lord, and King,
That all the world His worthy praise may sing.
2. Go forth and tell! God’s love embraces all;
He will in grace respond to all who call;
how shall they call if they have never heard
the gracious invitation of his word?
3. Go forth and tell! The doors are open wide;
share God’s good gifts, let no one be denied
Live out your life as Christ your Lord shall choose;
Your ransomed powers for His sole glory use.
4. Go forth and tell! O Church of God, arise!
Go in the strength which Christ your Lord supplies.
Go till all nations His great name adore,
And serve Him, Lord and King forever more.
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
Mobile: 07348 757185
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
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include the Session Clerk’s
Welcome to worship in Bellshill and Bothwell Parish Church. Whether you join in the building 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.
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.
The Annual Stated Meeting of Bellshill and Bothwell Parish Church will be held today after the service. All are warmly welcome and encouraged to attend.
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 1:30pm in the main hall. 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
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