Cambuslang Parish Church
Sunday 31st August 2025 at 10.30am
Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers,
for some who have done this, have entertained angels without realising it. Hebrews 13:2
Our worship is led by Rev Hilary McDougall and
Karen Hamilton DCS
Scottish Charity Number SC000061
Christian Copyright Licence Number 20302
Welcome to worship, it’s good to see you!
Choir Introit
Welcome, Notices
Call to worship
Hymns
GWA 42 God welcomes All
CH4 559 There is a Redeemer
Prayer of Approach and Confession and Lord’s Prayer
Church Family time
Celebrations and news
Talk
Songs
MP 225 He’s got the Whole World in His Hands
Running Over
Psalm 23 verse 5
You prepare a banquet for me where all my enemies can see me, you welcome me as an honoured guest and fill my cup to the brim.
Bible Readings
Luke 14:1, 7-14 Page 98 NT
Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 Page 287 NT Read by Margaret Black
Hymn CH4 755 Be still and know that I am God
Sermon
Music for reflection
Song MP 760 When we walk with the Lord
Offering presented.
Prayer of dedication, thanksgiving and intercession – Lorna Morrison
Hymn CH4 167 Guide me O Thou great Jehovah
Blessing and Amen
Church Family News
For information on any items please contact Karen Hamilton, David Denniston or Hilary McDougall
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.
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.
The Girls’ Brigade will resume on the evening of Monday 1st September. This will be an enrolment night in the Church Hall from 6:30pm – 7:30 pm. We look forward to seeing all our girls and to welcoming new members.
Bible Blethers restarts after the summer break on Wednesday, 3rd September at 10am in the Morriston Room. We meet fortnightly and will start with a screening of “The King’s Speech.” Anyone wishing to join us will be made most welcome.
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.
£10 Challenge Event: The Poetry Group is hosting 3Rs: Remembrance, Rhyme and Refreshments on Wednesday 10th September in the small hall at 2.00pm. Come and join us for an afternoon of light-hearted poetry, tea, cake and fellowship. All welcome, no tickets, donations at the door.
Glasgow 850: Rev Grant Barclay, Presbytery Clerk is walking the new pilgrim route from Culross Abbey to Glasgow Cathedral as part of the Glasgow 850 celebration. You can join him on the 11th-14th September as they pass though the various parishes and communities for a short part of the way. Walk ends with prayer at Glasgow Cathedral on 14th September at 4pm. More info email: glasgow@churchofscotland.org.uk
Guild Annual Gathering: The annual gathering will be live streamed in Burnside Blairbeth Church on Saturday 13th September 11am-4pm. Moderator Rt Rev Rosie Frew is the Guest Speaker in the morning. In the Afternoon: “Help for Ukraine”. Tea, coffee, homebaking and sandwich lunch provided. Everybody is welcome to go for all or part of the day!
Glasgow Close Knit: An exhibition of the knitted and crocheted blankets will take place in Kelvin West Parish Church, University Ave/Southpark Ave, G12 8LE, on Sunday 14th September, 1pm – 4pm and from Monday 15th to Thursday 18th September, 10am – 4pm. Admission is free and all are welcome.
Bruce Davies Concert: The internationally renowned singer songwriter, acoustic guitarist will be performing at our Church on Saturday 20th September at 7.30pm. Tickets £10 now on sale from the usual suspects: Tony Neeson, Ohna Robertson, Alison Thomson, Janet Stewart, Bob McDougall.
‘Close Knit’ will meet in the large hall once a month on the following Thursdays 1:30 – 3:30pm –
October 2nd 2025
November 6th 2025
December 11th 2025
January 8th 2026
February 5th 2026
March 5th 2026
All are welcome. Bring whatever craft you are working on, join in with some projects for the community or learn from others. If you don’t craft just come along for a blether, fun and friendship. There will be tea, coffee and home baking. Speak to Lorna Morrison if you have any queries. Give it a try!
Thank you to everyone who donated to Reachout Trust for ‘ Memoirs of a Desperate Housewife’. £9.50 was raised.
Dates for your diary:
Tuesday 2nd September – Worship at 11:15 [with Heavenly Elevenses]
Tuesday 2nd September – Worship Team meeting at 7.30pm in the sanctuary
Wednesday 3rd September – Bible Blethers at 10.00 in the Morriston Room
Sunday 7th September – Holy Communion
Tuesday 9th September- Worship at 11:45
Wednesday 10th September – 3Rs: Remembrance, Rhyme and Refreshments in the small hall at 2.00pm. All welcome.
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
Thursday 2nd October – Close Knit in the Large Hall 1.30 – 3.30pm
Sunday 5th October- Harvest and re-dedication of youth organisations. Communion will be celebrated in the sanctuary after morning worship
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 7th September: 10.30am Sunday Service led by Rev Hilary McDougall, Rev David Denniston and Karen Hamilton DCS
Welcome Team: Charlie Burns, Lorna Morrison, Ishbel Gow
Tea Team: Anna Inglis, Isobel Allison, Eleanor & Jim Ferguson
CONTACT THE MINISTRY TEAM from 09/08/2025
Interim Ministers:
David Denniston
DDenniston@churchofscotland.org.uk 07903 926727
(Off Monday, Wednesday and Friday)
On leave until 6th September
Hilary McDougall
HMcDougall@churchofscotland.org.uk 07940455473
(Presbytery work on Monday and off Thursday)
Deacon: Karen Hamilton
KHamilton@churchofscotland.org.uk 07514 402612
( Off Friday 5th September and Saturdays)