Cambuslang Parish Church
Sunday 28th September 2025 at 10.30am
Our worship this morning is led by Rev Hilary McDougall,
Rev David Denniston & Karen Hamilton, DCS
Scottish Charity Number SC000061
Christian Copyright Licence Number 20302
Welcome to worship, it’s good to see you!
Choir Introit
Welcome, Introduction and Call to Worship
With all that we are, let us sing God’s praise
We will sing and praise the Lord,
for as long as we live!
God made heaven and earth
He gives justice to the poor and food to the hungry
The Lord God will rule forever
Shout praises to the Lord!
MP 1267 Come people of the Risen King
HYMN 755 Be still and know sung seated
Prayer of Approach and Confession and Lord’s Prayer
Celebrations
All Age Talk
CHORUS This Little Light of Mine Words on the screens
MP 1012 These are the Days of Elijah
Bible Readings read by Alice Kewley
Jeremiah 32: 1-3a, 6-15 P768 OT
Luke 16: 19-31 P101 NT
PSALM Be with me Lord Psalm 91
Verses sung solo.
Chorus sung by all:
Be with me, Lord, when I am in trouble.
Be with me, Lord, when I am in trouble.
Music: Val Parker ‘God Welcomes All’ 11 (words printed)
Sermon ‘Investing in the Future’
Music for Reflection
HYMN 192 All my Hope on God is Founded
Offering Presented
Prayer of Dedication, Thanksgiving, and Intercession
HYMN 237 Look Forward in Faith
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.
Thank you to all who attended and enjoyed the Bruce Davies concert on 20th September. The sum of £360 was raised for church funds.
Karen, our Deacon, will be on holiday from 6th October – 19th October inclusive.
Church Office – will be closed for the next 2 Thursdays 2nd & 9th October. Alison Thomson is once again printing the order of service.
The £10/£20 Challenge will be wound up at the end of September. If you still have proceeds from your endeavours, please pass these on to Tony Neeson, Ohna Robertson, Janet Stewart, Bob McDougall or Alison Thomson. Alternatively, if you received money from the church but have not managed to use this towards a fundraising activity, please return that money. The challenge has been a great success, and the Fundraising Team would like to thank all those who took part. It has generated a great deal of fun and fellowship as well as raising funds for the church. The financial results will be announced once all monies have been ingathered.
Walking Group: Our next walk will take place on Saturday 4th October, it is a 6 / 7 mile walk along the Ayrshire Coastal Pathway from Irvine to Troon. This will give the walkers some lovely views of the Clyde Estuary and there should be time for afternoon tea on arrival at Troon. On this occasion travel is by train, those interested in going on this walk should meet outside Cambuslang Station at 8:45 am.
The Church will be decorated for Harvest Sunday on Saturday 4th October 2025. Donations of fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers would be most welcome for the Harvest Display. Any donations can be dropped off at the church on Saturday 4th October between 11:00 and 11.30 (after the funeral at 10.15). It is hoped that these items will be sold after the Sunday service and Communion on 5th October 2025, in aid of Lodging House Mission.
The funeral of Mrs Margaret Keary [formerly of Westburn] will take place in the church on Saturday 4th October at 10.15am.
The Guild: The new session will begin on the 6th of October on a bright note with music from Short and Sweet (Stewart and Carol Moir). Thereafter we have put together a syllabus which should provide something of interest for everyone. We hope to welcome back established members, new members and visitors to this and any of our meetings.
The Thanksgiving Service for Mrs Roberta Willamson will take place in the Church on Friday 10th October at 2pm. Please note there will be a private cremation [family members only], on Thursday 9th October.
Kilbryde Hospice Annual Ball 2025: We are thrilled to announce that the Kilbryde Hospice 2025 Annual Ball will be held on Saturday, 4th October at the Doubletree by Hilton, Glasgow. This elegant evening promises to be a highlight of the year, filled with entertainment, fine dining, and heartfelt support for our local Hospice. Tables of 10 are available for £900, which includes a sparkling drinks reception, a delicious three-course meal, and an evening of outstanding entertainment. If you require any further information, please contact the fundraising team on 01355 202020 or email fundraising@kilbrydehospice.org.uk
Discovery Group ‘Believing and Belonging’
Thursdays 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 October at 7pm in the Morriston Room
or
Tuesdays 30 September, 7, 14, 21, 28 October at 1pm in the Vestry
A series of meetings for those interested in exploring the basics of the faith, or considering baptism, confirmation, or ‘church membership’, or wanting to discover more about God and the Christian Life, or wanting to ‘refresh’ what they believe, or if you are simply a bit curious.
For more information speak to, email, or phone David Denniston. (DDenniston@churchofscotland.org.uk; 07903 926727)
or simply turn up
Dates for your diary:
Tuesday 30th September- Worship at 11:45 led by Hilary
Psalm 32:8 The Lord says, “I will teach you the way you should go; I will advise you and watch over you.”
Discovery Group ‘Believing and Belonging’ at 1.00pm in the Vestry (see further notice for more information)
Kirk Session meeting at 7.30pm in the Morriston Room. Elders are reminded of the meeting of the Kirk Session on Tuesday 30 September at 7.30pm in the Morriston Room
Wednesday 1st October- Bible Blethers led by Graham Macgregor. 10-12noon in the Morriston Room
Thursday 2nd October – Close Knit in the Large Hall 1.30 – 3.30pm
Discovery Group ‘Believing and Belonging’ 7pm in the Morriston Room (see further notice for more information)
Sunday 5th October- Harvest and re-dedication of youth organisations. Communion will be celebrated in the sanctuary after morning worship
Tuesday 7th October – Worship at 11.45am led by David (including COMMUNION)
Prayer Tree: The congregational Prayer Tree is available in the Welcome Area, along with tags on which names can be written of any for whom prayers are sought. Names on the Prayer Tree will normally be included by the Ministry Team in prayers offered in worship at the Sunday Service and Tuesday Service following. It is the normal practice of the Ministry Team to include first names only to help preserve appropriate anonymity. Prayer requests are removed from the tree after an appropriate time. If you wish a name to be remembered thereafter then please place a further tag on the tree. Thank you.
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 5th October: 10.30am Sunday Service led by Rev Hilary McDougall, Rev David Denniston and Karen Hamilton DCS.
HARVEST THANKSGIVING & DEDICATION OF YOUTH ORGANISATIONS. An All-Age Service.
Welcome Team: Isobel Allison, Mike Netten, Amanda or Neil Haig
Tea Team: Jan Ritchie, Ann Boyd, Catriona Robb, Isobel Rattray
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) & on holiday 6th – 19th October inclusive
Please see below a wee reminder of the items for Lodging House Mission – Harvest Donation Requests 2025
Thank you for your cooperation.
Lodging House Mission – Harvest Donation Requests 2025
We are so grateful to you for supporting LHM year after year, it means a lot to us. We’ve put together a short list of the things we need most. If you’re able, please pick from these – we’ve thought it through, so it reflects what we actually use. We’ve also included a few everyday essentials we usually have to buy; donating these would save us money that we can redirect to other areas of our work. Your help allows us cook hot, nutritious lunches and put together food parcels for clients who are struggling. If a cash donation is easier, we’ll use it to buy fresh fruit, veg and other perishables we need, keeping meals healthy and cutting waste. Thank you from The LHM Team
| Cereal | Tinned Fruit | Tinned Meat / Fish |
| Corn Flakes/Crunchy Nut | *Peaches | Tuna/Salmon |
| Weetabix | *Pears | Corned beef |
| Rice Crispies | *Pineapples | Ham |
| Sugar Puffs | *Mandarins | Tinned mince, stew etc |
| Frosties | *Fruit Cocktail | Other Tinned Food |
| Coco Pops | *Rice Pudding | *Baked Beans |
| Cheerios | *Custard | Spaghetti in sauce |
| Muesli | *Tinned Soups – tomato, vegetable, chicken, lentil, scotch broth, minestrone, pea & ham, chicken noodle | |
| Jars/Pastes | Other | |
| Pasta bake sauces | Full Fat UHT milk | |
| Curry Sauce/paste | Coconut Milk | |
| Tomato paste | Small juice cartons | |
| Diluting/fresh juice | Other | |
| Dried Goods | *Coffee | Brown Sauce |
| Mixed herbs | *Biscuits | Tomato Sauce |
| Garlic powder | Crisps | Vinegar |
| Ground turmeric | Tea Bags | Porridge oats |
| Chilli powder | Kettle Foods | Dried peas |
| Crushed chillies | Pot Noodles | Lentils / Broth mix |
| Ground coriander | Cuppa Soups | Olive oil |
| Black pepper | Tinned Potatoes | *Vegetable oil |
| Salt | Sachets dried mash potato | *Bisto |
| Pasta | Ring Pull Ham tins | *Veg Stock cubes/ bullion |
| Long grain rice | Breakfast bars | *Jelly |
| Cereal Bars | *Sugar | |
| Toiletries (all types) | Individual packets sweets | Jam |
| Washing up liquid, Toilet Rolls, Washing Powder | ||
| `*OUT OF STOCK – URGENTLY NEEDED | ||
Not Required List
| Salad Cream/Mayonnaise | Shredded Wheat Cereal | Red Kidney Beans |
| Pearl Barley | Prunes | Chickpeas |
| Marmalade | Alpen | Grapefruit |
| Clothing | Bedding/duvet | towels |