Cambuslang Parish Church
Sunday 6 July 2025 at 10.30am
‘Sowing the Seed’
Our worship is led by Karen Hamilton DCS
Scottish Charity Number SC000061
Christian Copyright Licence Number 20302
Welcome to worship, it’s good to see you!
Choir Introit
Announcements
Welcome, Introduction
Call to Worship
L: From the mustard seed a great and mighty shrub emerges.
P: Good things can come from something that seemed so insignificant!
L: The spore of the yeast can leaven the whole loaf of bread.
P: We can be those people who bring hope and peace to God’s world.
L: Come, let us praise the God of great and mighty wonders.
P: Let our spirits soar in gratitude for the opportunities God gives us to serve. AMEN.
HYMN CH4: 181 For the beauty of the earth.
Prayer of Approach and Confession and Lord’s Prayer
Celebrations
TALK 1
Video Song ‘The Fruit of the Spirit’ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rezg4jYFoj0)
Bible Reading read by Sarah Dinwoodie
Matthew 13: 1-9 & 18-23
HYMN CH4: 525 Have you heard the raindrops
Drama
TALK 2
Our Mission Statement
We are a warm and welcoming church
who seek to help all people experience and share
the love and teachings of Jesus Christ
in our worship and community involvement.
We affirm the dignity of all people
through compassion and kindness.
HYMN CH4: 229 We plough the fields and scatter
Prayers
HYMN CH4: 137 All things bright and beautiful
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
Summer Services 2025: Our series of all-age summer services has begun. This year the Worship Team of the Kirk Session have chosen the theme ‘Fruitfulness on the Frontline’ (‘Making a difference where we are’) and these services will consider our involvement with, care for, and witness to our local community, and will also include our new ‘Mission Statement’.
6 July ‘Sowing the Seed’
13 July ‘God’s Building’
20 July ‘Let the children come!’
27 July ‘The Great Commandment’
3 August ‘I was hungry and you fed me’
10 August ‘The Fruit of the Spirit’
17 August ‘Valuing & Welcoming children’
David’s Leave: Our Locum, David, will be on leave from Friday 4th July until Friday 11th July inclusive. From 4th to 8th matters of pastoral urgency can be referred to our Deacon, Karen Hamiton. From 9th to 11th July, contact can be made with our Interim Moderator, Derek Hughes.
The ‘Churches Group’ Men’s Breakfast: Second Saturday of each month, is at Wetherspoons on Saturday 12th July at 8.30-8:45. No booking, just turn up, put your order in, pay for your own and enjoy the company.
Holiday Club: Our holiday club was fully booked within hours of it going online. HELP NEEDED: What we REALLY need is people to help in various roles. If you can help, please speak to Karen Hamilton or Susan Young. We need to know this ASAP as if you are not Disclosed, we will need to do that quickly.
Play Bags: A few bags hanging in the vestibule are available for parents to use during services. You are welcome to take one to use with your child during the service. Please return it to the vestibule after the service.
Fellowship Tea Rota: Members of the Fellowship Tea team should have received the new rota by email. Copies are also available in the kitchen. Thanks to all who serve the congregation in this way.
Foodbank: A big thank you to everyone who supports the Foodbank by donating. The items most needed this month are: Diluting Juice, Rice, Sugar, Tinned Fish, Tinned Tomatoes, UHT Milk, Soup, Pasta Sauce, Washing Powder, Toiletries.
The Prayer Tree is situated inside the welcome area, for anyone in the church and community who wishes to add a prayer to it. You can write your prayer on one of the supplied labels, and either put it on the tree or into the prayer box. The ministry team will look at the prayers regularly and pray for you.
‘Then you will call to me. You will come and pray to me, and I will answer you.‘ (Jeremiah 29.12).
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
Sunday 13th July: 10.30am Sunday Service led by Rev David Denniston
Welcome Team: Charlie Burns, Lorna Morrison, Ishbel Gow
Tea Team: Tony and Linda Neeson, Margaret and Alastair MacFarlane
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