Cambuslang Parish Church
Sunday 10 August 2025 at 10.30am
‘The Fruit of the Spirit’
Our worship is led by Rev David Denniston
Scottish Charity Number SC000061
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Welcome to worship, it’s good to see you!
Please stand as the Bible is brought into church
Choir Introit
Welcome, Notices
Opening Responses
Holy Spirit of God,
you call us to share in your work in the world
We come to worship you in faith and in hope
Holy Spirit of God,
in and through you
we are enabled to bear the fruit of love
We come to receive your presence and your power
Holy Spirit of God,
you empower and inspire us,
to pursue righteousness,
work for justice,
and pray for God’s Kingdom to come
We come to be changed and challenged,
and to give ourselves to God’s work.
SONG God welcomes all,
strangers and friends;
God’s love is strong
and it never ends
(God Welcomes All 42)
MP 1259 Bless the Lord O my Soul
HYMN 619/620 Spirit of the Living God
Prayer of Approach and Confession and Lord’s Prayer
Celebrations
Song ‘The Fruit of the Spirit’
TALK
HYMN 349 In our lives plant seeds of hope
Interim Ministry
SONG Listen in the silence,
listen in the noise,
listen for the sound of
the Spirit’s voice.
(God Welcomes All 56)
Bible Reading Galatians 5: 22-26
Jesus and Peter ‘Sophistication’
TALK ‘The Fruit of the Spirit’
MP 558 Praise him on the trumpet
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.
HYMN 626 Holy Spirit, truth Divine (Tune CH3 106 Buckland)
Offering presented.
Prayers
HYMN 448 Lord, the light (Shine Jesus Shine)
Blessing and Amen
Church Family News
For information on any items please contact Karen Hamilton – T:07514 402612 or E:KHamiton@churchofscotland.org.uk
Office phone 0141 642 9271
Summer Services 2025: Our series of all-age summer services has begun. This year the Worship Team of the Kirk Session have chosen the theme ‘Fruitfulness on the Frontline’ (‘Making a difference where we are’) and these services will consider our involvement with, care for, and witness to our local community, and will also include our new ‘Mission Statement’.
10 August ‘The Fruit of the Spirit’
17 August ‘Valuing & Welcoming children’
Glasgow Presbytery have announced there will be an ‘Exhibition of Knitted and Crocheted Blankets’ at The 1873 Hall, The Briggait, 141 Bridgegate, Glasgow G1 5HZ on August 11-14, 2025, 9am -5pm. It has been suggested that those interested in visiting the exhibition go as a group, leaving from Cambuslang Station about 10.00am on Tuesday 12 August 2025 and possibly having lunch afterwards. If you’d like to come, please give your name to Lorna Morrison after the service today. All are welcome.
Lorna has received a letter of thanks for our contribution of blankets. It is posted, for all to read on the noticeboard next to the kitchen.
Service of Introduction: The Service of Introduction for Hilary and David as Interim Ministers will take place on Thursday 14 August at 7.00pm. The service will be conducted by the Presbytery. All are very warmly encouraged to attend. Refreshments etc will follow this service.
Elders’ Lunch and Conference: Elders are reminded of the lunch and conference to be held following Morning Worship on Sunday 17 August. Email intimation of this event has been sent to all elders. Those yet to respond indicating whether or not they are able to attend are asked to reply to David Denniston as soon as possible. Thank you.
LEAP: LEAP are excited to announce a new group in Cambuslang for people living with dementia and their carers. An activity group with a variety of activities and a chance for carers to have a catch up over cuppa. For more info, please contact 0141 641 5169 or email dementia.services@leap-project.co.uk. Leaflets with more details and dates can be found in the Welcome Area.
Presentation to Derek Hughes: The Service of Introduction for Hilary and David, on 14th August, will also mark the conclusion of Derek Hughes prolonged and busy time with us as Interim Moderator. In that time, Derek has served our congregation fully and with huge commitment, giving very freely indeed of his time and effort on our behalf. At the social time following the service on 14th, it is proposed to give Derek a presentation in recognition of his dedicated service and hard work as our Interim Moderator. Those wishing to contribute to this can place a contribution in the indicated offering plate at the services on 3rd and 10th August, or else place any contribution in a marked envelope before or on Sunday 10th August.
Copies of ‘Memoirs of a Desperate Housewife’ by local author Lynda Kirkpatrick are available in the welcome area, in return for a donation to Reachout Trust. Many thanks for your support of this local organisation. Lorna Morrison.
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 17th August: 10.30am Sunday Service led by Rev David Denniston
Welcome Team: Hedley Connell, Jeannette Fearnly, Archie & May Fotheringham
Tea Team: Jan Ritchie, Ann Boyd, Catriona Robb, Isobel Rattray
CONTACT THE MINISTRY TEAM
Interim Moderator: The Rev Derek Hughes T: 07723 578573
Email: dhughes@churchofscotland.org.uk
Locum Minister: David Denniston T:07903 926727
Email: denniston.david@gmail.com
Deacon: Karen Hamilton DCS T: 07514 402612