Cambuslang Parish Church
Sunday 1 December 2024 at 10.30am
First Sunday in Advent
Communion Sunday
Our worship is led by Rev David Denniston
Scottish Charity Number SC000061
Christian Copyright Licence Number 20302
Welcome to worship, it’s good to see you!
Choir Introit
Welcome and Announcements
Advent Candle
HYMN 282 Christmas is Coming (chorus & vs1 sung seated)
Opening Response
The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light.
The light of Christ shines in the darkness
and draws all people unto him
HYMN 472 Come thou long expected Jesus
Prayer of Approach and Confession
Celebrations
HYMN 631 A Little Child the Saviour Came
Baptism Rubie-Belle Femi Tinsley Sharp
HYMN 279 Make way, make way Sunday Club leave
Bible Readings Jeremiah 33: 14-16
Luke 21: 25-36 Read by Linda Neeson
HYMN 277 Hark the glad sound (Paraphrase 39)
Sermon ‘‘Watch & Wait’
Reflection including HYMN 276 Wait for the Lord
Invitation to the Table
HYMN 273 O come, O come Emmanuel
Offering Presented
Institution of the Lord’s Supper
Communion Prayer & Lord’s Prayer
COMMUNION
HYMN 477 Lo, he comes with clouds descending
Benediction
For information on any items please contact Karen Hamilton: 07514 40262ku.gro.dnaltocsfohcruhcnull@notimaHK
Office phone 0141 642 9271
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.
Cambuslang and Rutherglen Reachout Trust: The winter Xpress magazine is available on the vestibule table. Pick up a copy and read about the new staff and their 30th Birthday celebrations.
December Communion Retiring Collection: Kirk Session have decided that today’s retiring collection will go to the DEC Middle East Appeal, a very worthwhile cause.
David on Leave: David Denniston will be on leave from today, returning to work on Tuesday 10th December. Any urgent pastoral matters can be referred to our Deacon, Karen Hamilton.
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
The Neighbourly will meet on Wednesday 4th December for Christmas Lunch at the Burnside Hotel. This will be our last meeting of 2024 and we will resume on 8th January 2025.
Walking Group: The next walk will take place on Saturday 7th December. This walk will be from Eaglesham Main Street out by Picketlaw Reservoir, and Bonnyton Golf Club, arriving eventually at Bennon Loch. The walk is mainly on good roads and tracks. When we reach the loch, we will decide whether to go around the loch or return along the same route. This decision will depend on the weather and the ground conditions as the path from that point can be very muddy in places. The route is fairly flat and there are no serious hills to climb. Those interested in going on this walk should meet outside the Church at 9:00 am, travel will be in shared cars.
The Guild – Change of Date: The date for the next meeting of the Guild has been changed from the 2nd to the 9th of December. On that date we will be making decorations for the Christmas Tree Festival. This is courtesy of The Rutherglen Community Care Group. We would also welcome any ideas from our members to go with this year’s theme – ‘Fostering Community Spirit’.
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.
Foodbank: A big thank you to everyone who supports the Foodbank by donating. The items requested on our Christmas Wish List include: UHT milk (full fat), cereal, coffee, tea, sugar, tinned meat, tinned veg, tinned fruit, custard and Christmas treats.
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 3rd December at 11.45am
Sunday 8th December: 10.30am – Christmas Gift Service led by
Deacon Karen Hamilton. This year the gifts will be donated to Barnardos 16+ and Camglen Family Support Hub
Welcome Team: Linda Neeson, Helen Nisbet, Myra Paterson, Tony Neeson
Tea Team: Shona Jenkins, Alice Kewley, Margaret Pringle, Russell Clearie
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