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Weekly news from Bellshill Central Parish Church

Bellshill Central Church is still open, and we'd love to see you. Whether you were here not long ago or haven't been for a long while, you will be guaranteed a warm welcome.

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Sunday worship on April 27 will be held at Bellshill Central Parish Church, 346 Main Street, Bellshill. Step free access is available via the side path, disabled toilet facilities. Baby changing is available.  

We gather at 11am for our morning service, which is led by Mr. Ian Douglas. All are welcome.

Easter Cross at Bellshill Central Church of Scotland
Easter Cross at Bellshill Central Church of Scotland Credit: Bellshill Central

Activities for young folks are available during the service for any young folks that come along with you. An interactive all age talk takes place before the activities begin. Children are welcome to gather in the church with their parents.

Bellshill Central Church
Bellshill Central Church Credit: Bellshill Central

Our service will be livestreamed via www.youtube.com/bellshillchurch, if you're not able to come along in person.

Potts Funeral Directors very kindly donated towards Bellshill Central Church of Scotland.  Sandra from Potts was camera shy. Here's 3 trustees accepting the generous donation.
Potts Funeral Directors very kindly donated towards Bellshill Central Church of Scotland. Sandra from Potts was camera shy. Here's 3 trustees accepting the generous donation. Credit: Bellshill Central

Activities this week at Bellshill Central Church are,

Monday - 7pm Hope for Autism Table top sessions

Tuesday - 6pm Rainbows

Wednesday 10am, Hope for Autism Dungeons and Dragons sessions, 2pm Bowls

Thursday - 6pm Brownies, 7.45pm.the Guides

Friday - 12 noon to 1pm Open Church for Prayers

1pm Walking group

Sunday - 11am morning worship with Crèche and Young Church.

Pulpit supply over the next few Sundays: 

Sunday 27th April, Mr Ian Douglas

Sunday 4th May, Rev Martin Johnstone

The Spring issue of the Church magazine will be available to download from the church website.

https://bellshillcentral.church/downloads/

ORGANIST ENTERTAINS

Our organist is preparing for the next edition and requests your input. Please pass to him your hymns from your wedding. It doesn't matter where you were married. Well compile an Organist Entertains top 10! Please contact him ASAP via organist@bellshillcentral.church .

CHRISTIAN AID ACTIVITIES

Sunday 4th May, hot rolls served after Church, with donations for Christian Aid

Friday 16th May, Concert with the Arietta Choir. Tickets available after Easter

CLOTHES SHOW

Brian Taylor returns with his fashion clothes on Monday, May 12. Once again, tickets will be on sale after Easter. Please mark the date in your diary.

HOPE FOR AUTISM NORTH LANARKSHIRE - our two sessions with Hope for Autism resumes week commencing 21st. Sessions meets Mondays at 7pm and Wednesdays at 10am. Please do pass the word around, for all young adults who might benefit from HOPE FOR AUTISM support HOPE@hopeforautism.org.uk or Phone: 01236 779 191

Please direct any Pastoral or other enquiries to our locum, Rev Margaret via minister@bellshillcentral.church, or contact our Session Clerk, Mr Stanley Cook via 01698 747144 or by emailing hello@bellshillcentral.church or you can also send a message to the church Facebook page, and it will be forwarded on. 

Each week, we collect non-perishable food items, cleaning products, and toiletries for the Orbiston Neighbourhood Centre's Community Fridge Initiative. You can drop off items anytime we are open or bring them along on Sunday mornings. 

Our rainbows, guides, and brownies are now meeting again for the new session.  If you would like to join our Rainbows, Brownies, or Guides, please register online via https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/information-for-parents/register-a-child/  

Bellshill Central Parish Church is here for you. We are your church of Scotland presence in the town centre, Orbiston and Mossend, and surrounding area.