Cambuslang Parish Church
Sunday 11th January 2026 at 10.30am
Our worship this morning is led by Rev David Denniston and Rev Hilary McDougall
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Welcome to worship, it’s good to see you!
Gathering Time
Choir Introit
Welcome, Notices
Call to worship
Leader: Arise, for the light of the Lord has come
All: We come to worship the God who is revealed to the nations.
Leader: God’s chosen servant brings justice and hope.
All: We place our hope in the light that shines for all people.
Leader: The Lord opens blind eyes and frees those in darkness.
All: We rejoice in the light that no darkness can overcome
HYMN CH4 462 The King of love my Shepherd is
SONG MP 790 You are the King of Glory
Prayer of Approach and Confession
Listening Time
Bible Reading from Children’s Bible
Talk
Listening to a song – This little light of mine
Bible Readings Bible Readings – read by Lorna Morrison
Isaiah 42:1-9 P705 OT
Matthew 3: 13-17 P5-6 NT
HYMN CH4 96 You are before me (Psalm 139)
Tune 336 Highland Cathedral
Sermon
Responding Time
Music for reflection
Prayers of intercession
HYMN CH4 533 Will you come and follow me
During which, the offering is brought forward and the Sunday Club return
Celebrations and news
Prayers of dedication, thanksgiving and Lord’s prayer
Final sharing and concluding talk
HYMN CH4 516 We are marching in the light of God [sung twice]
Blessing
Dates for your diary:
Tuesday 13th January 2026 – Tuesday service at 11:45 – Hilary leading
Thursday 15th January 2026 – Discovery Group ‘Believing and Belonging’ 7pm in the Morriston Room (see further notice for more information)
Tuesday 20th January 2026 – Tuesday service at 11:45 – Hilary leading
Tuesday 20th January 2026 – Worship Team meeting at 7.30pm in the Morriston Room
Tuesday 27th January 2026 – Tuesday service at 11:45 – David leading
Saturday 14th February 2026 – Mens Breakfast Club
Church Family News
For information on any items please contact 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!
The funeral of Mrs Marlene Neilson will take place at 1pm on Monday 12th January at South Lanarkshire Crematorium. Marlene’s son Craig and her sister, Elizabeth, are keen for friends from the church to be with them on the day.
Richard Harbinson’s funeral will be on Thursday 15th January with a Church Service at 10.45am and then to Daldowie Crematorium for 11.45am.
Fellowship Tea Rota: Members of the Fellowship Tea team should have received the new rota by email. Copies are also available in the kitchen. Thanks to all who serve the congregation in this way.
Please note that owing to a hall booking, there will be no Fellowship Tea after the service next Sunday, 18th January.
Foodbank: A big thank you to everyone who supports the Foodbank by donating. The items most needed this month are: Sugar, UHT Milk, Diluting Juice, Coffee, Tinned Fruit, Rice Pudding, Tinned Meat/Fish, Jam, Toilet Rolls, Washing Powder.
Foodbank Thank You: We have received a letter of thanks from the Foodbank for the generous donation given to them from the church. They also thanked us for the continuous support we give them.
Foodbank Coordinator: Vacancy
Rutherglen & Cambuslang Foodbank has a vacancy for a new Foodbank Coordinator. I am hoping you can help the Foodbank in its search by making people aware of the vacancy in your next Church bulletin. The details are below.
“Rutherglen & Cambuslang Foodbank Trustees are currently looking to employ a FOODBANK COORDINATOR for the Rutherglen and Cambuslang Foodbank. This is a part time position of 24 hours per week with a salary of £17.5k to £19.5k per annum, dependant on experience, knowledge and skills. The hours of work are flexible, but must meet the needs of the role, with some evening and weekend work required.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please request an application form from Rutherglen and Cambuslang Foodbank at: rutherglenandcambuslangfoodbank@init6.co.uk Along with the application form you will receive a detailed Job Description and Person Specification. The closing date for applications is 21st January 2026”.
Thank-you for your support which is always very much appreciated particularly at this time of year which can be hard for so many families. I hope that we can continue to work together on our shared objective doing all that we can to alleviate poverty in the community.
We will let you know once a new Foodbank Coordinator has been appointed.
Kind regards,
Heather Buchan
Foodbank Convenor
Rutherglen & Cambuslang Foodbank
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)
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 18th January: 10.30am Sunday Service led by Rev Hilary McDougall and Rev David Denniston
Welcome Team: Colin Fell, Elaine Fell, Fiona Tennent
Tea Team: There will be no Fellowship Tea on 18th January
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)