Cambuslang Parish Church – Summer Services
‘Gardens in the Bible’
Sunday 2nd August 2026
‘The Garden of the New Jerusalem’
Our worship this morning is led by Rev Hilary McDougall
Scottish Charity Number SC000061
Christian Copyright Licence Number 20302
Welcome to worship, it’s good to see you!
Gathering Time
Choir Introit
Welcome and announcements Lorna Morrison
Call to worship
Leader: The river of the water of life flows from the throne of God.
All: We come to drink deeply of God’s grace.
Leader: The tree of life bears fruit for every season.
All: We come to receive God’s nourishment and share God’s love.
Leader: God’s light overcomes every darkness.
All: We gather to worship our God who breaks the darkness in our lives and gifts us hope
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.
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.
I’ve seen the light … Junior Praise 99
HYMN: CH4 448 Lord the light of your love is shining
Prayer of approach and confession and Lord’s Prayer
Celebrations and News
Listening Time
First talk Healing leaves
SONG: Stand up, clap hands
Junior Praise 225
Bible Reading read by Margaret Black
Revelation 22:1-5 P330 NT
HYMN: CH4 706 For the healing of the nations
the children leave to take part in their own activity
Second Talk Garden of Restoration
Responding Time
Reflective music
HYMN: Yet not I, but through Christ in me
Prayers for others Helen Nisbet
HYMN: CH4 804 You shall go out with joy!
Blessing and Amen
VACANCY BUSINESS
Locum: At its meeting on Tuesday 21st July, the Kirk Session approved the appointment of Rev Mike Gargrave as Locum for the period of vacancy. Mike is a recently retired minister with experience of parish ministry in 2 congregations in the Presbytery. Mike will lead worship each Sunday and provide pastoral care and funeral cover, initially for 1 day per week, with the possibility of increasing to 2 days per week if required.
Pastoral Co-ordinator: At the conclusion of Interim Ministry and during the vacancy, a Pastoral Co-ordinator will be in place to ensure that information about members of the church family who are ill or in hospital is gathered and shared with the Locum Minister and appropriate elder. The Kirk Session has agreed that this position will be filled by Janet Stewart. Janet’s contact details can be found alongside the contact details for the Ministry Team at the end of the order of service.
Celebration Book Co-ordinator: At the conclusion of Interim Ministry and for the 16th, 23rd, 30th August and 6th September while we have pulpit supply, Tony Neeson has agreed to check the Celebrations Book for details and to lead the ‘Celebrations and News’ part of our services. Our new Locum will be leading worship from the 13th September. If you have news or pictures to share on screen or in the book, can you please let Tony know.
Pulpit Supply: The following ministers will be providing pulpit supply until our Locum begins work with us:
16th August – Rev Dr Grant Barclay, Presbytery Clerk and one of the King’s Chaplains in Scotland
23rd August – Rev Howard Hudson. Howard is a retired minister and member of Flemington Hallside Church
30th August – Rev Dr Graham Blount and Rev Sheila Blount. Graham and Sheila were our Locum Ministers during the last vacancy
6th September – Rev Dr Jane Denniston. Jane is well known to us, and we are delighted she is able to lead us in worship and Holy Communion
Dates for your diary
Tuesday 4th August – Coffee & Chat at 11.15am in the Welcome Area
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
Tuesday 11th August – Coffee & Chat at 11.15am in the Welcome Area
Tuesday 18th August – Coffee & Chat at 11.15am in the Welcome Area
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.
Church Office: The office will be closed for the next 2 Thursdays i.e. 6th & 13th August. Alison Thomson will be doing the order of service for next week & the 16th August is already done. Any matters needing urgent attention will be dealt with by the Session Clerk Team.
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!
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
David’s Email Address: Once the Interim Ministry period ends on Sunday 9th August, David’s Church of Scotland email address will lapse. Anyone wishing to be in contact with him thereafter should use the following email address: denniston.david@gmail.com
Rutherglen Swimming Club: As part of the Rutherglen 900 celebrations, Rutherglen Swimming Club are holding an event on Saturday 22nd August at Lifestyles, Eastfield. There will be various events and hopefully a display of old photos and memorabilia from the club. All are welcome but we would particularly like to see former members to share stories, photos and perhaps take part in the former v current swimmers swimming event from 1.30-4pm. Further information from Colin Henderson, chair@rasc.org.uk
Cover for Hall Keeper: John, our Hall Keeper will be on holiday w/b 24thAugust. Some cover has been arranged but we still require cover for the following times:
Tuesday 25th August – Baby Sensory 8.30am – 2.30pm
Tuesday 25th August – Zumba 10am – 11am
Thursday 27th August – Parent and Toddlers 9.30am – 12noon
Friday 28th August – morning and afternoon
If you are able to cover any if these times, please place your name on the sign-up sheet in the office window in the Welcome Area. Further information and clarification can be provided by the Session Clerk, Scott Hamilton.
Coffee & Chat: Every Tuesday at 11.15am 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!
Foodbank: A big thank you to everyone who supports the Foodbank by donating. The items most needed this month are: UHT Milk, Tinned Soup, Tinned Fruit, Rice Pudding, Beans and Sausage, Macaroni Cheese, Tinned Tomatoes, Diluting Juice, Biscuits, Sugar, Toilet Rolls, Shampoo, Deodorant, Shaving Foam/Razors.
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 9th August: 10.30am Holiday Club Service and last Sunday of Interim Ministry led by Rev Hilary McDougall & Rev David Denniston
Welcome Team: Charlie Burns, Lorna Morrison, Ishbel Gow
Tea Team: May Fotheringham, Archie Fotheringham, Alison Paterson
CONTACT THE MINISTRY TEAM
Interim Ministers
David Denniston
DDenniston@churchofscotland.org.uk 07903 926727
(Off Monday, Wednesday and Friday, annual leave
27th July – 2nd August)
Hilary McDougall
HMcDougall@churchofscotland.org.uk 07940 455473
(Flexible Days)
Pastoral Co-ordinator (from 9th August)
Janet Stewart
jy@pennyfarthingcottage.co.uk 07850 376703