ORGAN PRELUDE
WORDS OF WELCOME AND NOTICES
CALL TO WORSHIP
In worship what does the Lord require of us?
All: To do justice, love kindness, and live humbly with God.
In our life together as the body of Christ, what does God desire of us?
All: To do justice, love kindness, and live humbly with God.
When we share the good news with all creation, what does God desire of us?
All: To do justice, love kindness, and live humbly with God.
Come, let us worship God with justice, kindness, and humility!
HYMN CH4 352 O, for a thousand tongues
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 Slugs and Bugs Micah 6: 8
FIRST READING Micah 6: 1-8
ANTHEM
SECOND READING Matthew 5: 1-12
HYMN CH4 710 I have a dream
SERMON
HYMN CH4 685 For everyone born a place at the table
COMMUNION
…So with the company of heaven and earth we sing your praises…
ALL SING (tune CH4 769)
Holy, holy, holy,
my heart, my heart adores you!
My heart is glad to say the words
‘You are holy, Lord.’
…The gifts of God for us, God’s children.
Everyone is invited to the Lord’s table. For those attending in person, the bread
and non-alcoholic wine will be distributed in the pews. Please take one and
pass it to your neighbour.When you receive the bread and wine,please feel free
to eat, drink, and pray in your own time.
SHARING THE PEACE
HYMN CH4 675 Now let us from this table rise
BENEDICTION We remain standing if we are able for the blessing.
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. *Please note this is cancelled until further notice*
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 Matthew B
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 3rd February 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.
Allovus: returns after the winter break, on Thursday 5th February,
11am – 1.30pm with a welcome back of Games.
Messy Church: is on Saturday 7th February 3-5pm, in the West Halls,
(ML4 3DS), with Crafts, Stories, Songs and your TEA. All are welcome.
LOOKING AHEAD
“The Bothwell History and Heritage Society will host ‘An evening with Joanna Baillie’ in the Community Hub, Main Street, Bothwell on Tuesday 17th February 2026 at 7.30pm.
Please join us for an entertaining, illustrated talk on her connection to Bothwell , her life and work. All are welcome with a donation of £5 to funds requested.”
