Cambuslang Parish Church
Sunday 27 April 2025 at 10.30am
Second Sunday of Easter
Our worship is led by Rev David Dennistoun
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
I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart,
in the company of the faithful and in the congregation.
The works of the Lord are great,
His work is full of majesty and honour
He appointed a memorial for his marvellous deeds;
the Lord is gracious and full of compassion.
(from Psalm 111)
HYMN 415 This Joyful Eastertide
MP 1072 In Christ alone
Prayer of Approach and Confession and Lord’s Prayer
Celebrations
Chat with the Children
SONG In my wrestling and in my doubts (My Lighthouse)
Bible Readings Read by Margaret Black
Revelation 1: 4-18 and John 20 : 19-31
HYMN 425 The Saviour died, but rose again (Para 48)
Sermon ‘Peace be with you’
Music for Reflection
MP 45 At your feet we fall
Offering Presented
Prayer of Dedication, Thanksgiving, and Intercession
HYMN 427 Alleluia! Alleluia! (Tune ‘Hyfrydol’ 445)
Blessing and Amen
Church Family News
For information on any items please contact Karen Hamilton – T:07514 402612 or E:KHamiton@churchofscotland.org.uk
Office phone 0141 642 9271
Discovery Group – ‘Believing and Belonging’: A group for those who are interested in thinking about the basics of the Christian faith, or considering what it might mean to be a member of the church, or interested in refreshing their understanding of Christianity, or just wondering (!) will be beginning on Thursday 1st May at 7.00pm in the Morriston Room. If you are interested then please see the separate leaflet which has further details or speak with our Locum Minister, David (07903 926727 denniston.david@gmail.com).
LCR (Local Church Review): Meeting with Stuart Crawford is open to the whole congregation and not just Elders. The LCR team is comprised of individuals who help the congregation examine its ministry, finances, demographics, and other aspects of its life. Please consider coming along to hear about the life of our church We will meet in the small hall on Thursday 1st May 2025 from 7:30pm.
Church Fundraising Challenge: This challenge involves starting with a £10 or £20 ‘start up’ that the church will provide. The expectation is that through your own creative means and talent, you will generate a profit for church funds. You will of course be expected to repay the original amount plus any profit you make. This fundraising project will last from May until September, allowing all who participate plenty of time to knit, sew, bake or grow, or come up with your own ideas. If you are willing to take on the challenge, please give your name to any of the Fundraising Team: Janet Stewart, Ohna Robertson, Alison Thomson, Bob McDougall or Tony Neeson.
Walking Group: The next walk will take place on Saturday 3rd May. This is a circular walk from Dunblane to Bridge of Allan and back with good views of the Allan Water. It is approximately 7 miles long and is somewhat undulating, although there are no steep gradients – in total the ups (and downs) amount to less than 200 metres. A shorter option of about 4 miles is available by catching the bus or train back from Bridge of Allan. The walk is mostly on rough paths with some sections of metalled road. If there is rain in the days before the walk there could be a couple of wet/muddy patches. Those interested in going on this walk should meet outside the Church at 8:30, travel will be in shared cars.
Monthly Celebration of Communion: There will be a short and simple celebration of Holy Communion after morning service next Sunday, 4th May. This service is open to all and those wishing to attend are invited to proceed to the front pews of the church after the main service is concluded.
Date For Your Diary: It is nearly time for CHRISTIAN AID week and this year the appeal is more necessary than ever with so much misery in the world. We are holding an Afternoon Tea on Saturday 10th May and hope you can come along and give your support. Tickets are available from Sunday 27th April. This is a chance to meet up with friends and do some good.
Close Knit 850 project: Lorna Morrison asks that knitters stop knitting squares at present as there has been an overwhelming response and we now need to construct the blankets. We welcome any squares you have been working on, but please do not start anymore. We will continue sewing squares into blankets on Thursday 15 May from 1:30 – 4pm. Come along for even a short while to sew/crochet/have a natter and a cup of tea with home baking!
Halls Convenor: please send any enquiries about hall bookings etc to our Halls Convenor Derek Burns: derekburnscpc@gmail.com
Ohna Robertson will be delighted to receive your announcements for inclusion in the Order of Service by Wednesday at 12 noon: ohna.robertson@ntlworld.com
Worship at Cambuslang Parish Church
Tuesday Service: 29th April 2025 at 11.45am
Sunday 4th May: 10.30am Service led by Rev David Denniston followed by a short celebration of Holy Communion
Welcome Team: Jim Forsyth, Jim Nixon, Jim Ferguson
Tea Team: Ohna Robertson, Alice Kewley, Margaret Pringle, Russell Clearie
CONTACT THE MINISTRY TEAM
Interim Moderator: The Rev Derek Hughes T: 07723 578573
Email: dhughes@churchofscotland.org.uk
Locum Minister: David Denniston T:07903 926727
Email: denniston.david@gmail.com
Deacon: Karen Hamilton DCS T: 07514 402612