Cambuslang Parish Church
Sunday 17 November 2024 at 10.30am
Safeguarding Sunday
Our worship is led by Rev David Denniston
Scottish Charity Number SC000061
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Welcome to worship, it’s good to see you!
Choir Introit
Announcements
Welcome, Introduction and Call to Worship
Protect me, O God: I trust in you for safety.
You are my Lord:
all good things come from you.
I am thankful and glad,
and feel completely secure
because you protect me.
(from Psalm 16)
SONG God welcomes all
God welcomes all,
strangers and friends;
God’s love is strong
and it never ends
HYMN 198 Let us build a house
Prayer of Approach and Confession and Lord’s Prayer
Celebrations
Chat with Children Karen Hamilton
MP 225 He’s got the whole world
What is Safeguarding? Susan Young
‘Safe’ Video
HYMN May this place (‘Safeguarding Hymn’)
Tune: MP 987
May this place be one of nurture
where we all may come to know
how your endless love sustains us
as we live and move and grow.
May we work to build your kingdom
full of truth and light and grace,
living life in all its fullness
held in one divine embrace.
From our negligence and failures
you have called us to repent,
drawing energy for action
from the voices of lament.
As the secret hurts long hidden
may at last be brought to light,
may the truth unlock the freedom
that is every person’s right.
For you hold the broken hearted
till they learn to live again,
and your justice stands like mountains,
while your mercy falls like rain
when the smallest child is valued,
and the strong empower the weak,
when each human life is hallowed
and the unheard voices speak:
So with humble thanks we praise you
and we lift to you in prayer
all the people you are calling
to this ministry of care.
Give us wisdom, grace and courage,
holding fast to all that’s good,
seeing Christ in one another
we will love and serve our Lord.
Why Safeguarding? David Denniston
Bible Readings Mark13: 1-8 Read by Jeanette Alexander
Sermon ‘Do not be troubled’
Music for Reflection
HYMN 724 Christ’s is the World
Offering Presented
Prayer of Dedication, Thanksgiving, and Intercession
MP 1072 In Christ Alone
Blessing and Amen
For information on any items please contact Karen Hamilton: 07514 402612 ku.gro.dnaltocsfohcruhcnull@notimaHK
Sunday Club: Children age 3 and up are invited to join us in the halls following the Children’s Time or are welcome to stay in church during the service. We also have a crèche room available.
The Guild: On Monday the 18th of November we are to be transported to ‘THE AMAZING ALGARVE’ by Linda and Nigel Wunsch. All are welcome to come along and join us.
The Neighbourly will meet on Wednesday 20th November at 2.15pm in the Small Hall. The speaker will be Miss Shona Jenkins. All welcome.
Freewill Offering Envelopes for 2025 are available for uplifting in the vestibule. If anyone eitherrequires a set of envelopes or no longer wishes to use envelopes please contact David Black or speak to your Elder. David Black, Freewill Offering Convenor.
Remembering Service: A special service will take place on Sunday 24th November 2024 at 3pm in Cambuslang Parish Church, 1 Arnott Way, Cambuslang. The Remembering Service is for those from our community and beyond who have experienced the loss of a loved one, whether it was recently or many years ago. The service is being organised jointly by Cambuslang Parish Church and Flemington Hallside Church. Rev. David Denniston, Rev. Ian Cathcart and Deacon Karen Hamilton will be involved in the service. Please feel free to invite as many family members and friends to come along with you. We look forward to seeing you on the day. A cup of tea/coffee will be available after the service.
December Communion Retiring Collection: Kirk Session have decided that this will go to the DEC Middle East Appeal, a very worthwhile cause.
Carol Service & Christmas Tree Festival: Please note that the Carol Service will take place on Saturday 14th December 2024 at 3:30pm at The Christmas Tree Festival, not Sunday as intimated in the newsletter which is in the process of being distributed to members.
ITS PANTO TIME – oh yes, it is!!!!! Theatre South Productions present “Sleeping Beauty – a family pantomime: Tuesday 3rd December to Friday 6th December at 7pm, and on Saturday there are three performances – at 11am is a ASN friendly performance. There is a matinee at 2:30pm and evening performance at 7:30pm. Tickets are available NOW via www.Seaty.co.uk/tspsleepingbeauty
Christmas Tree Festival: Don’t miss this fantastic display of decorated trees on 14th December from 10.00am till 3.30pm, followed by a service of readings and carols led by Rev. David Denniston. There will also be a Coffee Morning in the large hall from 10.00am till 12noon and we’re asking for some volunteers to help serve the goodies. If you’re able to help for just an hour please give your name to Tony Neeson, Janet Stewart or Ohna Robertson. Thank you from the Fundraising Team.
The Fundraising Team is delighted to announce the following upcoming events:
Saturday 14 December 2024: Christmas Tree Festival.
Come and vote for your favourite tree! From 10.00am till 3.30pm with coffee/tea, mince pies and shortbread served in the large hall from 10.00am till 12 noon. There will also be some stalls selling Christmas-themed gifts and crafts. The day will close with a service of readings and carols at 3.30pm led by Rev. David Denniston.
In early 2025, we will be launching the £10/£20 Double Your Money Challenge, a fun way for everyone to raise funds for the church. More details to follow in the New Year.
Saturday 17 May 2025: The return of our ever-popular Plant Sale, put the date in your brand new diaries!
It is proposed to commence a Bible study group early in the new year. Initially we will explore some of the work of C.S. Lewis. Anyone interested in this venture, which promises to be both rewarding and fun, should add their name and preferred time (daytime or evening) to the list in the welcome area.
Halls Convenor: please send any enquiries about hall bookings etc to our Halls Convenor Derek Burns: moc.liamgnull@cpcsnrubkered
Ohna Robertson will be delighted to receive your announcements by Wednesday at 12 noon for inclusion in the Order of Service: moc.dlrowltnnull@nostrebor.anho
Worship at Cambuslang Parish Church
The Tuesday Service on 19th November at 11.45am
Sunday 24th November: 10.30am – Service led by Rev David Denniston
Welcome Team: Allan Brown, Jeanette Alexander
Tea Team: Hazel Robb, Jinty Porter, Joyce Sadler, Bob McDougall
CONTACT THE MINISTRY TEAM
Interim Moderator: The Rev Derek Hughes T: 07723 578573
Email: ku.gro.dnaltocsfohcruhcnull@sehguhd
Locum Minister: David Denniston T:07903 926727
Email: moc.liamgnull@divad.notsinned
Deacon: Karen Hamilton DCS T: 07514 402612
Email: ku.gro.dnaltocsfohcruhcnull@notimaHK
CPC CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR SERVICES – ALL WELCOME
December 1st 2024
Celebration of Communion will take place at 10.30am. This is also the 1st Sunday in Advent.
December 8th 2024
Gift Service at 10.30am. This year the gifts will be donated to Barnardos 16+ and Camglen Family Support Hub.
December 14th 2024
A Readings and Carol service will take place at 3.30pm led by Rev. David Denniston at the Christmas Tree Festival.
December 17th 2024
Tuesday Service at 11.45am, the last of the year. Tuesday services will resume on 7th January 2025.
December 22nd 2024
The Nativity Service at 10.30am will include the young people of Sunday Club.
December 24th 2024
There will be no evening family service at Cambuslang Parish Church but Flemington Hallside Church extend a welcome to their Pyjama Service at 6.30pm.
December 24th 2024
Watchnight Service at 11.30pm with carols from 11.15pm.
December 25th 2024
Christmas Day Service at 10.30am.
December 29th 2024
Last service of the year at 10.30am with lessons and carols.
January 5th 2025
A shared service at Flemington Hallside Church at 11am.