Cambuslang Parish Church
Sunday 13 July 2025 at 10.30am
‘God’s Building’
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
Make your paths known to me, Lord
Teach me your ways
Lead me by your faithfulness and teach me
For you are God my Saviour
MP 1000 King of Kings, Majesty
MP 1086 Light of the World
Prayer of Approach and Confession and Lord’s Prayer
Celebrations
TALK ‘I am the church; you are the church’
Video Song ‘The Fruit of the Spirit’ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rezg4jYFoj0)
HYMN 204 I am the Church
Bible Reading read by Linda Neeson – 1st Peter 2: 4-10
Interview: ‘Using our building’ – Stephen Dickson & Derek Burns
TALK ‘Living Stones or Just Another Brick in the Wall?’
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 724 Christ’s is the World
Offering presented. Symbolic action.
Prayers
Comment ‘Church without Walls, or Walls without Church?’
HYMN 198 Let us Build a House
Blessing and Amen
Immediately following the conclusion of worship there will be a short presentation to the congregation with regards to the ongoing Feasibility Study regarding possible removal of the Pews in the Sanctuary. The congregation are warmly encouraged to stay for this short presentation.
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’.
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’
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 20th July: 10.30am Sunday Service led by Karen Hamilton DCS
Welcome Team: Linda Neeson, Myra Paterson, Tony Neeson
Tea Team: Anna Inglis, Isobel Allison, Eleanor and Jim Ferguson
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