Welcome to worship
today at
Sunday 15th November 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
Rejoicing, gather as God’s community.
All: We gather, welcoming one another as Christ has welcomed us.
Praising God, gather in harmony.
All: We gather, many voices, to glorify God as one.
As God fills us with joy and peace,
All: So we abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
HYMN CH4 352 O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing
PRAYERS OF APPROACH & THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; they 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, forever. Amen.
ALL AGE TALK
HYMN CH4 204 I am the Church! You are the Church!
Children are welcome to stay with us in church. Busy Bags of Blessings and books are available at the back of the church and by the sofas which have a soft area to play and games. Please feel free to worship in whatever way feels right for you.
1st BIBLE READING Exodus 17:8-13
2ND BIBLE READING 1 Corinthians 12:12-27
HYMN GWA 200 One Church, One Voice
SERMON
PAUSE FOR REFLECTION
We pause to pray in silence and spend time with God while we listen to the music.
OFFERING OF DEDICATION However we give, whether by standing order, by cash at the door, or electronically via the QR code or contactless machine, we offer it all to God.
As we offer our treasure and our hearts to you, O God,
All: May they be used to pass on the promise of hope,
of peace, of life, of community,
to all who are in need of your presence. Amen.
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
We pause to pray to God for the world, our community and one another.
HYM CH4 804 You Shall Go Out With Joy
BENEDICTION We remain standing, if we are able, for the blessing.
ORGAN POSTLUDE
CONTACT US
Revd. Iain Majcher
Mobile: 07749 899427
Pastoral Ministry
Mhairi Phillipson
Mobile: 07348 757185
Workdays: Wed & Sun
mphillipson@churchofscotland.org.uk
Session Clerks
Matt Bell
Sally Wilson
Church office
Phone: 01698 854 903
Digital Ministry Worker
Stewart Mason
Mobile: 07840 237596
smason@churchofscotland.org.uk
Kirk Session
When emailing, please
include the Session Clerks
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, and 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 help.
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.
Children are welcome in worship. Busy Bags of Blessing for different ages are available by the entrance. Books for older children are on the table behind the AV desk, and there are Duplos, magnets, cars, and a soft play area by the sofas at the front. Please feel free to do whatever works for you and your family. Please return the bags to the table as you leave.
WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK
West Blend! Come along to the West Halls in Bellshill from 10-11:30am every Tuesday for coffee, tea, cakes, toast, and great company.
Bothwell Memory Café meets every Tuesday in our Bothwell Centre for those living with dementia and their families and carers. Come from 12:30-2:15pm for tea, coffee, a light lunch, homemade baking, and a nice chat.
Girls’ Brigade (Belshill) meets Wednesdays from 6-8:15pm in West Halls. We welcome new girls and young women. Come for fun, friendship, and opportunity.
Boys’ Brigade (Bothwell) meets in Bothwell Parish Church on Fridays form 6-9pm. All boys and young men ages 4-18 years old are welcome. Come join the fun!
Our Baking Stall is on Saturday, 14th November between 10am-12pm in the Narthex. Come along and purchase all your favourite homemade bakes from our talented team of bakers.
COMING SOON
The Guild will gather in the Church Centre at 7:15 on Monday 16th November when we will have the privilege and pleasure of welcoming the Reverend Stewart Gillan, lately minister at St. Andrew’s Church of Scotland in Jerusalem. We seek the support of the congregation in showing our support of, and gratitude of, this important Holy Land charge. All are most welcome.
Allovus is meeting on Thursday, 19th November and will be taking a bus trip to McKinnon Mills. The bus is leaving church car park promptly at 11am and will leave McKinnon Mills at 2:30pm. Tables will be booked at the restaurant for you to have your lunch.
A Crackling Feast is coming on Sunday, 13th December at 5pm. Yule love it! List opening soon.
Alpha is coming to BBCofS!
In the new year we will be running Alpha, a series of relaxed evenings exploring life, faith, and the big questions, each one starting with a shared meal. It is planned to run on Monday evenings from 11 January 2027 for eleven weeks.
Good food is at the heart of Alpha, so we are looking for volunteers to help with the cooking. You don’t need to commit to all eleven weeks. If you can just offer one or wo dates, that would be a great help. If you’d like to help, please speak to the Ministry Team.
Buy your Hogmanay tickets- £10, £5 for children
See in the Bells with us! Live music, a ceilidh, and a floor waiting for you. Doors open at 20:30 at West Halls, first dance at 21:00, last dance just before 01:00. Bring your own drinks (alcoholic or soft) and snacks, and bring our family and friends along for a night of fun as we dance our way form one year into the next. Tickets are £10 and are available from Mary and Graham, who will be wearing lanyards or email hogmanay@bbcofs.org.uk.
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GIVING
Your generosity keeps our doors open and enables us to share the Gospel within our parish and further afield. We ask God to bless all that is given and to guide us in using it for his will rather than our own.
If you would like to support the work and mission of Bellshill and Bothwell Parish Church, a box is available at the door today for any coins or notes. You are also welcome to use the contactless machine or scan the QR code to give digitally. If you would prefer to give regularly by standing order, or to add Gift Aid to your giving at no cost to yourself, please speak to a member of the Finance Team or email finance@bbcofs.org.uk. To all who already give, thank you for your kindness and faithfulness.
