Welcome to worship
Sunday 8th February 2026
Minister: Revd. Iain Majcher
Organist: Mr Matt Edwards
Asst. Organist: Mrs Janet Young
Ministry Student: Aileen Macdonald-Haak
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ORGAN PRELUDE We have a gospel to proclaim
WORDS OF WELCOME AND NOTICES
CALL TO WORSHIP
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 Let your light shine
FIRST READING Psalm 112: 1-9
SECOND READING Matthew 5: 13-20
HYMN CH4 252 As a fire is meant for burning
SERMON
PAUSE FOR REFLECTION
We pause to pray in silence and spend time with God while we listen to the music.
HYMN CH4 362 Heaven shall not wait
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
We pause to pray to God for the world, our community and one another.
HYMN CH4 543 Longing for light
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.
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
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.
The Guild meets again in the Church Centre at 7.15 on Monday 9th February, when we are delighted to welcome, as our Guest Speaker, our very own Ministry Student, Aileen Macdonald-Haak. All are sure of a warm welcome.
Bothwell Memory Café: meets on Tuesday 10th 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.
“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.”
Allovus: meets on Thursday 19th February, 11am – 1.30pm, with Guest, Beauty by Karen.
NOTICE
Funeral of the late Heather Barr(nee Sneddon), will be held in the Church on Thursday 12th February at 12 noon.
GIVING
If you wish to make an offering today to Bellshill and Bothwell Parish Church, please use the basket at the top of the steps on your way out. Contactless giving is also available at the entrance. All financial gifts go towards the church’s work. Alternatively, please use the QR code to give via our secure online giving platform.
