Cambuslang Parish Church
Sunday 9th November 2025 at 10.30am
Remembrance Sunday
Our worship this morning is led by Rev David Denniston
& Rev Hilary McDougall
The service will be followed by a short Remembrance reflection by the Cross in the Church Garden led by Karen Hamilton, DCS.
The Act of Remembrance at Cambuslang War Memorial will follow
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Welcome to worship on this Remembrance Sunday
Choir Introit
Welcome and Announcements
Call to Worship
God is our refuge and our stronghold
a timely help in trouble
Be still, and know that I am God
I am exalted among the nations
I am exalted in the earth
The Lord of hosts is with us
the God of Jacob is our refuge
HYMN 715 Behold! The Mountain of the Lord
Prayer of Approach and Confession and Lord’s Prayer
Address
Choir ‘Abide with me’
Bible Readings Micah 4: 1-8 P901 OT
Romans 8: 31-39 P196 NT read by Janet Low DL
HYMN 691 Be still, my soul
Call to Remembrance
They shall grow not old,
as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them,
nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun
and in the morning,
We will remember them.
We will remember them
Silence
HYMN 712 What shall we pray as this is sung, wreaths are laid
Address
HYMN 527 Lord, make us servants of your peace Offering Presented
Prayer of Dedication, Thanksgiving, and Intercession
HYMN 159 Lord, for the years
Blessing
God save the King
Immediately following the service in church there will be the Service at the War Memorial, and also an opportunity for us to place crosses in the church garden and share in a brief Remembrance Reflection, in memory of those who fell in war.
Dates for your diary:
Tuesday 11th November – Tuesday Service at 11.45am (Armistice Day). David leading
Wednesday, 12th November – Bible Blethers at 10am in the Morriston Room
Sunday 16th November – Safeguarding Sunday
Monday 17th November – Guild Afternoon Tea at Garrion Bridge
Sunday 23rd November – ‘Christ the King’ Sunday
Monday 24th November – Guild Millennium Banner Celebration
Sunday 30th November – Advent Sunday
Sunday 30th November – Parish Grouping Remembering Service. 3pm at Flemington Hallside
Saturday 13th December – Mens Breakfast Club
Saturday13th December – CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL (3.30pm Carol Service)
Tuesday 16thDecember – 2-4pm Carol Service and afternoon tea for 75yrs and over, including our housebound members. More information to follow.
Advent and Christmas
30th November – First Sunday in Advent
7th December – Second Sunday in Advent and the celebration of Holy Communion
13th December – Christmas Tree Festival, including Coffee Morning 10.00am – 12 noon and Carol Service at 3.30pm
14th December – Third Sunday in Advent and Gift Service
16th December – Carol Service and afternoon tea at 2pm especially for those who need transport to church
21st December – Fourth Sunday in Advent and Nativity Service This will be the final service with us of our Deacon, Karen Hamilton, and we will be thanking her and saying ‘Farewell’
24th December – Messy Christingle Family Service at 6.30pm
24th December – Watchnight Service at 11.30pm with Carol Singing from 11.15pm
25th December – Family Christmas Day Service at 10.30am
28th December – Lessons and Carols Service
4th January 2026 – Parish Grouping Service with Flemington Hallside at CPC. Celebration of Holy Communion.
Discovery Group ‘Believing and Belonging’
Another series of ‘Believing and Belonging’ meetings, following the same topics and material as recent courses, will be commencing in January.
These meetings are 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 about the Christian Faith and following Jesus.
These meetings will be on Thursday evenings at 7.00pm in the Morriston Room beginning on 8th January (and ending on 5th February).
For more information speak to, email, or phone David Denniston. (DDenniston@churchofscotland.org.uk; 07903 926727)
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.
Our offerings help support the mission and work of our church and we are grateful to all those who give financially Sunday by Sunday. Many people give by standing order but there is also the option to give via the offering plate in the vestibule area of the church, immediately before entering or leaving the sanctuary. You can pop your offering in the plate either before or after the service. Thank you!
Poppies and poppy crosses will be available on 2nd and 9th November 2025 in the welcome area. Donations will go to ‘Poppy Scotland’.
Bible Blethers: Our next meeting is on Wednesday, 12th November at 10am in the Morriston Room. We shall focus on Session 5 from the course book “Finding a Voice.” All are welcome.
The Guild: On Monday the 17th of November the Guild are going to Garrion Bridge for Afternoon Tea. This consists of Sandwiches, Scones and Cakes which will be served at 1pm so there is no need for lunch beforehand. The bus will leave the Church at 12 Noon ad the return journey from Garrion Bridge will be at 3.30 pm. The price per head is £25. Any member of the Congregation wishing to join us will be made most welcome. Please contact Helen Nisbet at 0141 643 9063 or in person today if you wish to come.
Millenium Banner: 25 Years ago a group of enthusiastic people within our congregation got together to create a lasting celebration of the New Millenium. A professional textile and embroidery artist was commissioned to compose a design which incorporated the Church of Scotland Millenium Message of Hope alongside Cambuslang’s Heritage. She also advised on materials and taught us embroidery techniques. There followed many weeks of creative endeavour but also an opportunity to make and develop friendships. The result now hangs proudly in our Church a quarter of a century since it was created. This seems like an anniversary worth celebrating, and so The Guild is hosting an occasion on Monday 24th November at 2pm for us to share memories of a special time in our Church Life. If you were involved come along and share your stories, and if you are curious about the Banner’s significance come along and hear all about it. Some people who have moved away are coming back for the occasion and we will be able reminisce with the help of photos, design notes and samples….and of course a cup of tea!
Christmas Unwrapped: We will need help at our Christmas Unwrapped workshops and are asking you to be that help. The workshop runs from 9am-11.30am approximately. It is a lot of Fun for the Kids and us. You need to have a PVG. If you are not PVG think about getting one so that you can help at the workshops next year.
Cairns Primary: In the school. Tuesday 2nd December.
James Aiton Primary: In the school. Thursday 4th December.
West Coats Primary:In the Church. Thursday11th December.
For more information please speak to Karen Hamilton DCS. Thank you
Christmas Tree Festival: Saturday 13th December: A reminder to all groups and organisations that the closing date to enter this year’s Tree Festival is Sunday 23rd November. Please pass on your entry details (forms available if required) to either Ohna Robertson or Alison Thomson.
Foodbank: A big thank you to everyone who supports the Foodbank by donating. The items most needed this month are: Macaroni Cheese, Beans & Sausage, Instant Noodles/Pasta, Sugar, UHT Milk, Breakfast Cereal, Coffee, Shampoo, Soap/Hand Wash, Size 6 Nappies.
Singing and Making Music
We are planning some special musical items for one of the Sundays leading up to Christmas and we would love it if anyone who can play a musical instrument (even a bit!) could be part of that, and if folks would be willing to be part of a singing group for that service. You do not need to have a wonderful voice, and you certainly do not need to read music to join this! Have a word with one of the Ministers or with Tim, if you are interested.
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 16th November: 10.30am Safeguarding Sunday Service led by Rev David Denniston, Rev Hilary McDougall and our Deacon, Karen Hamilton.
Welcome Team: Bob McDougall, David Black, Alison Thomson
Tea Team: Shona Jenkins, Alice Kewley, Fiona Brown, Russell Clearie
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 07940 455473
(Presbytery work on Monday and off Thursday)
Deacon: Karen Hamilton
KHamilton@churchofscotland.org.uk 07514 402612
(Off Saturday)