Cambuslang Parish Church
Sunday 3 August 2025 at 10.30am
‘I was hungry, and you fed me’
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!
Please stand as the Bible is brought into church
Summer Service 6
‘Fruitfulness on the Frontline: ‘I was hungry, and you fed me’
Choir Introit
Jesus Christ, born in humility,
entering into suffering,
speaking to us through the needs of the wounded,
We gather this day to hear you speak
Jesus Christ, one of us and one with us,
walking with us in the wildernesses,
sharing with us in the celebrations,
We gather this day to give you thanks
Jesus Christ, revealed in the face
of the hungry, the homeless, and the helpless,
teaching us to serve you in caring for them,
We gather this day to pray for all who suffer
Jesus Christ, King and Judge,
Servant and Saviour,
renewing and empowering us for your service,
We gather this day to worship and praise you.
MP 1267 Come, people of the risen king
MP 1086 Light of the world
Prayer of Approach and Confession and Lord’s Prayer
Celebrations
Song ‘The Fruit of the Spirit’
TALK ‘Being fair?’
HYMN 351 Jesus’ hands were kind hands
Bible Reading read by William McIntosh
Matthew 25: 31-46
Interview
HYMN Build a Longer table (T: Noel Nouvelet)
TALK ‘I was hungry, and you fed me’
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 259 Beauty for Brokenness
Offering presented.
Prayer of Dedication
Prayers at various places in the Sanctuary
HYMN 159 Lord, for the years
Blessing and Amen
BUILD A LONGER TABLE (‘God Welcomes All’ 216. T: ‘Noel Nouvelet’)
Build a longer table, not a higher wall,
feeding those who hunger, making room for all.
Feasting together, stranger turns to friend,
Christ breaks walls to pieces; false divisions end.
Build a safer refuge, not a larger jail;
where the weak find shelter, mercy will not fail.
For any place where justice is denied,
Christ will breach the jail wall, freeing all inside.
Build a broader doorway, not a longer fence.
Love protects all people, sparing no expense.
When we embrace compassion more than fear,
Christ tears down our fences: all are welcome here.
When we lived as exiles, refugees abroad,
Christ became our doorway to the reign of God.
So must our tables welcome those who roam.
None can be excluded; all must find a home.
Text: David Bjorlin, b.1984; © 2018 GIA Publications, Inc.
Church Family News
For information on any items please contact Karen Hamilton – T:07514 402612 or E: KHamilton@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’.
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 on 5th and 6th August at Flemington Hallside Church 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.
Glasgow Presbytery have announced there will be an ‘Exhibition of Knitted and Crocheted Blankets’ at The 1873 Hall, The Briggait, 141 Bridgegate, Glasgow G1 5HZ on August 11-14, 2025, 9am -5pm. It has been suggested that those interested in visiting the exhibition go as a group, leaving from Cambuslang Station about 10.00am on Tuesday 12 August 2025 and possibly having lunch afterwards. If you’d like to come, please give your name to Lorna Morrison after the service today or next week. All are welcome.
Lorna has received a letter of thanks for our contribution of blankets. It is posted, for all to read on the noticeboard next to the kitchen.
Service of Introduction: The Service of Introduction for Hilary and David as Interim Ministers will take place on Thursday 14 August at 7.00pm. The service will be conducted by the Presbytery. All are very warmly encouraged to attend. Refreshments etc will follow this service.
Elders’ Lunch and Conference: Elders are reminded of the lunch and conference to be held following Morning Worship on Sunday 17 August. Email intimation of this event has been sent to all elders. Those yet to respond indicating whether or not they are able to attend are asked to reply to David Denniston as soon as possible. Thank you.
Presentation to Derek Hughes: The Service of Introduction for Hilary and David, on 14th August, will also mark the conclusion of Derek Hughes prolonged and busy time with us as Interim Moderator. In that time, Derek has served our congregation fully and with huge commitment, giving very freely indeed of his time and effort on our behalf. At the social time following the service on 14th, it is proposed to give Derek a presentation in recognition of his dedicated service and hard work as our Interim Moderator. Those wishing to contribute to this can place a contribution in the indicated offering plate at the services on 3rd and 10th August, or else place any contribution in a marked envelope before or on Sunday 10th August.
Church Office: Please note the office will not be manned for the next 2 Thursdays i.e. 7th & 14th August.
LEAP: LEAP are excited to announce a new group in Cambuslang for people living with dementia and their careers. An activity group with a variety of activities and a chance for carers to have a catch up over cuppa. For more info, please contact 0141 641 5169 or email dementia.services@leap-project.co.uk. Leaflets with more details and dates can be found in the Welcome Area.
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 10th August: 10.30am Sunday Service led by Rev David Denniston
Welcome Team: Isobel Allison, Mike Netten, Amanda or Neil Haig
Tea Team: Shona Jenkins, Alice Kewley, Fiona Brown, 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