Sunday 17 August 2025 at 10.30am
‘Would you like a fresh start with Jesus today?’
Our worship is led by Rev David Denniston,
Karen Hamilton DCS & Rev Hilary McDougall
Scottish Charity Number SC000061
Christian Copyright Licence Number 20302
Welcome to worship, it’s good to see you!
Choir Introit
Welcome, Notices
Opening Responses
Leader:
Today, we gather as a Church Family, standing at the threshold of a new Ministry for this 12 month ‘in-between time’. With open hearts and minds, we celebrate the promise of new possibilities. Let us enter this space with anticipation, knowing that God walks with us in every step, guiding us towards a future full of hope.
All Together:
We come with gratitude for the gifts of this day, the breath of new life, and the chance to begin again. May our hearts be open to receive what is yet to be revealed, and may we embrace the future with courage and faith.
Song [sung once together and then twice as a round]
Father we adore you
Lay our lives before you
How we love you
Jesus we adore you
Lay our lives before you
How we love you
Spirit we adore you
Lay our lives before you
How we love you
HYMN MP 394 Jubilate
Prayer of Approach and Confession and Lord’s Prayer
Celebrations
Song ‘The Fruit of the Spirit’
TALK Getting it all together with Jesus
Song Build up one another
Bible Reading read by Susan Young – 2nd Corinthians 5:17-19
TALK A new beginning
Hymn CH4 567 Focus my eyes
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 600 Spirit of God unseen as the wind
Offering presented.
Prayers
HYMN CH4 465 Be thou my vision
Blessing and Amen
Church Family News
For information on any items please contact Karen Hamilton, David Denniston or Hilary McDougall
David and Hilary look forward to welcoming the elders in the small hall after worship today for our first lunch and conference together.
Service of Introduction: Thank you to all who used their practical and spiritual gifts to make the Service of Introduction and the tea in the halls afterwards, such a fabulous experience.
Dates for your diary:
Tuesday 26th August – Tuesday service review and planning session at 12 noon [along with Heavenly Elevenses] Please come along and let us know how you think we could develop our Tuesday worship. [The late timing of the event is to allow Hilary to travel from the Presbytery Office.]
Tuesday 2nd September – Worship at 11:15 [with Heavenly Elevenses]
Worship Team meeting at 7.30pm in the sanctuary.
Wednesday 3rd September – Bible Blethers will commence in the Morriston Room between 10-12 noon. Please see Graham Macgregor for further details.
Sunday 7th September – Holy Communion
Tuesday 9th September- Worship at 11:45
Wednesday 10th September – £10 Challenge Event –
3Rs: Remembrance, Rhyme and Refreshments in the small hall at 2.00pm. No tickets, donations at the door.
Saturday 20th September- Bruce Davies Concert
Tuesday 23rd September- Worship at 11:45
Wednesday 24th September- Congregational Meeting at 7pm in the Large Hall to agree objectives for Interim Ministry. This will be led by Rev Hanneke Marshall, Interim Minister at Knightswood Anniesland Trinity Church.
Tuesday 30th September- Worship at 11:45
Kirk Session meeting at 7pm in the Morriston Room
David Denniston Leave: David will be on leave from 18 August until 5 September inclusive (and will additionally have limited availability from 8 to 11 September). During this period any matters of pastoral urgency should be referred to Rev Hilary McDougall or Karen Hamilton.
Walking Group: Our next evening walk will be on Tuesday 19th August, the walk is at Calderglen Country Park and is about 3 miles. It is an out and back walk, consequently shorter options are available. The path follows the Rotten Calder Water to the Flatt Bridge, the route is fairly undulating and there are also some steps. While most of it is a good quality footpath, some sections may be a bit muddy, so good footwear is recommended. Travel will be in shared cars. Those intending to go on the walk should meet outside the Church at 6:30 pm.
The General Assembly endorsed the Church’s involvement in ‘Scotland Demands Better’, a national day of action, a march and rally to be held in Edinburgh on Sat 25 October. The Poverty Alliance are organising a public meeting in Glasgow on 4 September 7pm at the Renfield Centre to share news and inspire participation. Anyone who wishes is welcome to attend.
Bruce Davies Concert: The internationally renowned singer songwriter, acoustic guitarist will be performing at our Church on Saturday 20th September at 7.30pm. As a Christian, Church concerts are important to Bruce and bring out the best in his performance. He has performed throughout the world and sung in the presence of the King and Queen at Crathie Kirk. His numerous TV performances have gained him a dedicated following and garnered much praise from fellow musicians. An experience not to be missed. Tickets £10 on sale from Sunday 24th from the usual suspects: Tony Neeson, Ohna Robertson, Alison Thompson, Janet Stewart, Bob McDougall.
There’s Been a Murder: Everyone likes a good murder mystery. Our congregation is no exception. Those eagle eyed of you may have noticed that something dreadful has been discovered in the model of the sanctuary! Detective Inspector Fraser Hamilton needs your help. Please take an Incident Report Sheet and help him solve the mystery. Best entry wins a prize!
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 24th August: 10.30am Sunday Service led by Rev Hilary McDougall and Karen Hamilton DCS
Welcome Team: Jim Forsyth, Jim Nixon, Jim Ferguson
Tea Team: May Fotheringham, Archie Fotheringham
CONTACT THE MINISTRY TEAM
Interim Ministers:
David Denniston
DDenniston@churchofscotland.org.uk 07903 926727
(Off Monday, Wednesday and Friday)
Hilary McDougall
HMcDougall@churchofscotland.org.uk 07940455473
(Presbytery work on Monday and off Thursday)
Deacon: Karen Hamilton
KHamilton@churchofscotland.org.uk 07514 402612
(Off Saturday)