ORGAN PRELUDE
Hallelujah! Christ is risen!
All: He is risen indeed!
WORDS OF WELCOME AND NOTICES
CALL TO WORSHIP
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good!
All: His faithful love endures forever!
The stone rejected by the builders has now become the cornerstone.
All: This is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvellous to see!
This is the day the Lord has made!
All: We will rejoice and be glad in it!
HYMN CH4 410 Jesus Christ is risen today
1. Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia!
our triumphant Holy day,
Alleluia!
who did once, upon the cross, Alleluia!
suffer to redeem our loss. Alleluia!
2. Hymns of praise then let us sing Alleluia!
unto Christ, our Heavenly King, Alleluia!
who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia!
sinners to redeem and save. Alleluia!
4. Sing we to our God above Alleluia!
praise eternal as his love;
Alleluia!
praise Him, all you heavenly host, Alleluia!
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia!
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
LET’S WELCOME STEWART
ALL AGE TALK
HYMN MP1105 See what a morning
1. See, what a morning,
gloriously bright,
with the dawning of hope
in Jerusalem;
folded the grave clothes,
tomb filled with light,
as the angels announce
Christ is risen!
See God’s salvation plan,
wrought in love, borne in pain,
paid in sacrifice,
fulfilled in Christ the Man,
for He lives: Christ is risen from the dead!
2. See Mary weeping,
‘Where is He laid?’
as in sorrow she turns
from the empty tomb;
hears a voice speaking,
calling her name;
it’s the Master,
the Lord raised to life again!
The voice that spans the years,
speaking life, stirring hope,
bringing peace to us,
will sound till He appears,
for He lives: Christ is risen from the dead!
3. One with the Father, Ancient of days,
through the Spirit, who clothes faith with certainty,
honour and blessing, glory and praise
to the King crowned with power and authority!
And we are raised with Him,
death is dead, love has won, Christ has conquered;
and we shall reign with Him,
for He lives: Christ is risen from the dead!
FIRST READING Matthew 28:1-10
SECOND READING John 21:1-14
SERMON
HYMN CH4 459 Crown him with many crowns
1. Crown him with many crowns,
the Lamb upon his throne.
Hark! how the heavenly anthem drowns
all music but its own.
Awake, my soul, and sing
of him who died for thee,
and hail him as thy matchless king
through all eternity.
2 Crown him the Lord of life,
who triumphed o’er the grave,
and rose victorious in the strife
for those he came to save;
His glories now we sing
who died and rose on high,
who died eternal life to bring,
and lives that death may die.
3 Crown him the Lord of love;
behold his hands and side,
rich wounds, yet visible above,
in beauty glorified;
All hail, Redeemer, hail!
they praise shall never, never fail
throughout eternity.
COMMUNION
Please remain standing if possible, as we say the words together on the next page.
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
Let us affirm our faith
All: We believe in Jesus Christ,
born of the Virgin Mary,
Son of the living God,
maker and sustainer of earth, sea and sky.
Jesus healed the sick, served the poor,
and proclaimed the kingdom of God.
Condemned by the religious, crucified by the state,
he bore our sins and died so that we might live.
On the third day he rose from the dead,
victorious over sin and death, and he lives and reigns forevermore.
He pours out his Holy Spirit upon his people and sends us forth,
east and west, north and south.
We commit ourselves to God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
to one another as his people, and to his mission in the world,
trusting in the grace of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Please be seated.
…So with the company of heaven and earth we sing your praises
ALL SING
Holy, Holy, my heart, my heart adores you!
My heart is glad to say the words, ‘You are Holy, Lord.’
(the prayer continues)
…The gifts of God for us, God’s children.
Everyone who loves the Lord Jesus Christ is welcome at His table.For those worshipping with us today in the building, the bread and non-alcoholic wine will be distributed through the pews. Please take a piece and pass it along to your neighbour. The bread in the glass dishes is gluten-free. Once you have received both the bread and the wine, please feel free to eat and drink in your own time, prayerfully giving thanks to God.
SHARING THE PEACE
HYMN CH4 419 Thine be the glory
1. Thine be the glory, risen, conquering Son,
endless is the victory thou o’er death hast won;
angels in bright raiment rolled the stone away,
kept the folded grave-clothes, where thy body lay.
Thine be the glory, risen, conquering Son,
endless is the victory thou o’er death hast won.
2. Lo! Jesus meets us,
risen from the tomb;
lovingly he greets us,
scatters fear and gloom;
let the Church with gladness hymns of triumph sing,
for her Lord now liveth; death hath lost its sting.
3. No more we doubt thee, glorious Prince of Life;
life is naught without thee:
aid us in our strife;
make us more than conquerors, through thy deathless love
bring us safe through Jordan
to thy home above.
CLOSING RESPONSES FOLLOWED BY BLESSING
Remember the Good News that we have received and proclaimed this day, the Good News in which we stand and through which we are being saved. All: We will remember and hold tightly to the truth we proclaim with joy!
Christ died for our sins, just as the scriptures said that he would. But the story doesn’t end in death. Christ was raised on the third day, just as it was promised! All: We are witnesses to this Good News.
God commands that we do not keep this news to ourselves!
All: We will testify to all that Christ is Lord!
Christ is risen! Alleluia! All: Christ is risen, indeed! Amen!
ORGAN POSTLUDE
CONTACT US
Minister
Revd. Iain Majcher
Mobile: 07749 899427
minister@bbcofs.org.uk
Digital Ministry Worker
Stewart Mason
Mobile: 07840 237596
smason@churchofscotland.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.
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 Hot Cross buns 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.
A very warm welcome to Stewart, our new Digital Ministry Worker, and to some of his family who are able to join him for his first day with us! Please do take a moment to say hello to them all over tea and coffee!
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. They are meeting in the Church Centre and will join us towards 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.
NOTICE
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.
