Cambuslang Parish Church Summer Services
‘Gardens in the Bible’
Sunday 12th July 2026
‘Gardens in Babylon’
Our worship this morning is led by Rev Hilary McDougall and Rev David Denniston
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Welcome to worship, it’s good to see you!
Gathering Time
Choir Introit
Welcome and announcements – Isobel Allison
Call to worship based on Jeremiah 29:4-9
Leader: The Lord spoke to his people far from home, reminding them they had not been forgotten.
All: God is with us wherever we are.
Leader: The Lord calls us to live faithfully, to serve others, and to trust in his promises.
People: We will seek God’s kingdom and the good of those around us.
Leader: Come, let us worship the Lord who holds our present and our future.
People: We lift our hearts in praise to God.
THEME SONG: I Have Seen the Golden Sunshine
I have seen the golden sunshine,
I have watched the flowers grow,
I have listened to the song birds
And there’s one thing now I know,
They were all put there for us to share
By someone so divine,
And if you’re a friend of Jesus, [Clap x 4]
You’re a friend of mine.
Chorus….
I’ve seen the light, I’ve seen the light,
And that’s why my heart sings.
I’ve known the joy, I’ve known the joy
That loving Jesus brings.
I have seen the morning sunshine,
I have heard the oceans roar,
I have seen the flowers of springtime,
And there’s one thing I am sure,
They were all put there for us to share
By someone so divine,
And if you’re a friend of Jesus, [Clap x 4]
You’re a friend of mine.
Chorus….
I’ve seen the light, I’ve seen the light,
And that’s why my heart sings.
I’ve known the joy, I’ve known the joy
That loving Jesus brings.
Junior Praise 99
HYMN: MP 1141 You’re the Word of God the Father
Prayer of approach and confession and Lord’s Prayer
Celebrations and News
First talk
SONG: Our God is so big
the children will leave to take part in their own activity
Listening Time
Bible Reading read by Linda Neeson – Jeremiah 29:4-9 P763 OT
HYMN: MP 498 O God our help in ages past
Second Talk
Responding Time
Prayers for others Alec Scrimgeour
Ordination and Admission of Elders
Responses
There are different gifts,
but it is the same Spirit who gives them.
There are different ways of serving God,
but it is the same Lord who is served.
God works through different people
in different ways,
but it is the same God who achieves
his purpose through them all.
Each one is given a gift by the Spirit,
to use it for the common good.
Renewal of Commitment
The Congregation answers each question I will
Prayer of Commitment said together
God of grace,
you have called us
to be servants of Christ Jesus,
and to share in his ministry of love
to all people.
Renew our zeal,
give us joy in your service.
Direct us by your Spirit of wisdom
and fill us with the gifts of your grace,
that together we may declare
your wonderful deeds
and show your love to the world;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
HYMN CH4 167 Guide me O Thou Great Jehovah
Blessing and Amen
Dates for your diary
Sunday 12th July: 10.30am Morning Service and Ordination of New Elders led by Rev David Denniston & Rev Hilary McDougall
Friday 24th July – Saturday 1st August – David on Annual Leave
Wednesday 5th and Thursday 6thAugust – Holiday Club
Friday 7thAugust – Church Family celebration evening as we reach the end of Interim Ministry
Sunday 9thAugust – Holiday Club service and David and Hilary’s last Sunday
Foodbank: A big thank you to everyone who supports the Foodbank by donating. The items most needed this month are: UHT Milk, Tinned Fruit, Rice Pudding/Custard, Tinned Soup, Pasta Sauce, Dried Lentils, Macaroni Cheese/Beans and Sausage, Biscuits, Shampoo/Soap, Shaving Foam, Deodorants – esp male.
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!
Retiral Offering – Venezuela Earthquake
Following the mention last Sunday of the recent earthquake in Venezuela, it has been suggested by some members that an opportunity be given to members of the congregation who may not have already done so to give in aid of the emergency relief currently being offered, with donations being coordinated on behalf of several key charities by the Disaster Emergency Committee. Therefore an opportunity will be provided next Sunday (19th July) for a retiral offering in support of the relief efforts in Venezuela.
Extra Kirk Session Meeting
A special meeting of the Kirk Session to discuss the matter of elders’ Districts and related matters will be held at 7.30pm on Tuesday 21st July. Papers will be issued in due course.
Thanks from Allan & Betty Bradshaw: Thank you very much for the beautiful flowers you sent us to celebrate our Diamond wedding. We were very touched that you marked the occasion.
Thanks again for your kindness. Allan and Betty Bradshaw.
Thanks from John & Gail McFarlane: John and I would like to thank the Church Family for the beautiful flowers we received last Sunday, for our 40th wedding anniversary. We’ve had a lovely time celebrating with family and friends and thank everyone for their good wishes. .Kind regards,Gail
Holiday Club: Our friends from Reachout are seeking volunteers from the congregation to help support the Holiday Club 5th-6th August. Do you have time to be a Group Leader or to help in the kitchen with snacks? Please e-mail Shona Baird shona.crrt@outlook.com
They are also looking for cardboard boxes of any size for the Holiday Club. These can be dropped off at the Reachout Office on Tuesday 4th August or again contact Shona Baird shona.crrt@outlook.com
Coffee & Chat: Every Tuesday at 11:15 throughout July and August, coffee, tea and baking will be available in the Welcome Area. We are hoping this will become a welcome social gathering while our groups and organisations are on holiday. Hope to see you there
Walking Group, our next evening walk will take place on Tuesday 14th July. The walk is from Partick Station down to the Transport Museum then along the Clyde Walkway to either Exhibition Station { 2 Miles} or Anderston Station {2.7 miles}. The final choice of Station will be decided on the night. Those interested in going on this walk should meet at Cambuslang Station at 6:30, we will travel on the 6:41 train.
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. It is the normal practice of the Ministry Team to include first names only to help preserve appropriate anonymity. If you place a prayer request on the Prayer Tree can you also please remove that tag when prayer is no longer required. 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 19th July: 10.30am Service led by Rev David Denniston
Welcome Team: Archie Fotheringham, Jeannette Fearnly, May Fotheringham
Tea Team: Ohna Robertson, Ewena McCabe, Carol-Ann Brown, Charlie Burns
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
(Flexible Days)