Cambuslang Parish Church
Sunday 26th October 2025 at 10.30am
Our worship this morning is led by Karen Hamilton DCS,
Rev Hilary McDougall and Rev David Denniston
Scottish Charity Number SC000061
Christian Copyright Licence Number 20302
Welcome to worship, it’s good to see you!
Choir Introit
Welcome and Announcements
Call to Worship
Leader: Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth!
All: We will sing to the Lord with gladness,
and come before Him with joyful songs
Leader: Let every instrument praise the Lord!
All: We bring our praise like a symphony
and offered to the King of Kings
Leader: We come with songs in our hearts!.
All: The Lord has given us a new song
we will sing it with joy and thanksgiving!
HYMN: CH4 157 Sing of the lord’s goodness
Song: CH4 531 My Jesus, My Saviour
Prayer of Approach and Confession and Lord’s Prayer
Church Family Time
Celebrations/News
Talk
Song: MP 558 Praise him on the trumpet
During which children will leave for their own activity for a short while.
Interim Ministry update
HYMN: Piggery Brae play a medley of old Sunday School favourites
Bible Readings: Ephesians 5: 15-20 P244 NT
Luke 7: 31-35 P85 NT Read by Sarah Dinwoodie
HYMN: Shout for joy
Sermon
Music for Reflection
HYMN: CH4 352 O for a thousand tongues
During which our offerings are presented
Prayer of thanksgiving and intercession
HYMN: MP 1072 In Christ Alone
Benediction
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!
In the Welcome Area today, there are surplus items available from the former Church Lunch Club. Please take whatever you can make use of, and the remainder will be taken to the ‘Starter Packs’ charity in Glasgow.
Update on the feasibility study into the removal of the pews:
Since the presentation made to the congregation in July, the model of the church detailing the changes which are being considered has been displayed in the Welcome Area, with further details and images being shown on the tv monitor. Comments and suggestions were invited, and we have received a number, all of which have been positive. The team has also met with the Presbytery Buildings Officer and with a heating consultant over the past few weeks. A further presentation will be made to the congregation shortly detailing an updated version of the proposed changes, in light of the suggestions/ advice received. The feasibility study will be finalised and presented to the Kirk Session for consideration at its January meeting.
Bible Blethers: Our next meeting is on Wednesday, 29th October at 10am in the Morriston Room. We shall explore Session 4 from the course book “Finding a Voice.” All are welcome.
Walking Group: Our Annual Mystery walk will take place on Saturday 1st November. The walk is fairly flat however it may be a bit muddy in places, it is approximately 4/4.5 miles long and should take around 2 /2.5 hours. As we will be back by lunchtime there is no need to bring a packed lunch. Those interested in going on this walk should meet at the church at 9:00 am, travel will be in shared cars.
Coffee Morning & Chatty Space at Cambuslang Parish Church
Come along for a relaxed Coffee Morning and Chatty Space at Cambuslang Parish Church. Enjoy a warm cuppa, delicious refreshments, and friendly company — everyone is welcome! This is an important event within our Interim Ministry period, and this particular Chatty Space will provide you with an opportunity to share your thoughts on communication matters within our church family and beyond.
Hilary would love to hear your ideas on how we can keep everyone better connected and informed.
Date: Wednesday 5thNovember
Time: 10-12 noon
Venue: Large Hall
Lodging House Mission: There are 2 cards on the notice board thanking us for the harvest grocery donations & £110 cash donations. Thanks to all who donated.
Sony CF Radio Cassette-corder: There is one in the office which seems to be in working order. If anyone would like to have it, please contact the office to make arrangements to collect it. You can see it through the office window to check size.
Dates for your diary:
Sunday 26th October – ‘Music Sunday’. A special service promoting the musical talent in our Congregation
Tuesday 28th October- Tuesday service at 11.45am in the Welcome Area. Karen leading.
Tuesday 28th October – Discovery Group ‘Believing and Belonging’ at 1.00pm in the Vestry (see further notice for more information)
Tuesday 28th October- The Kirk Session meets at 7.30pm in the Morriston Room
Thursday 30th October – Discovery Group ‘Believing and Belonging’ 7pm in the Morriston Room (see further notice for more information)
Sunday 2nd November – ‘Profession of faith and adult baptism’
Monday 3rd November – Guild 2-4pm
Tuesday 4th November – Tuesday service. Heavenly Elevenses at 11.15 and worship at 11.45am. Hilary leading
Tuesday 4th November- Comms and Admin Review Group at 7pm in the Small Hall
Wednesday 5th November – Coffee morning chatty space 10-12 noon
Thursday 6th November – Close Knit craft group 1.30-3.30pm
Sunday 9th November – 10.30am Remembrance Sunday when our youth organisations will be on parade. We will be joined by Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire, Mrs Janet Low.
Sunday 16th November – Safeguarding Sunday
Sunday 30th November – Parish Grouping Remembering Service. 3pm at Flemington Hallside
Tuesday 16thDecember – 2-4pm Carol Service and afternoon tea for 75yrs and over, including our housebound members. More information to follow.
Discovery Group ‘Believing and Belonging’
Thursdays 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 October at 7pm in the Morriston Room
or
Tuesdays 30 September, 7, 14, 21, 28 October at 1pm in the Vestry
A series of meetings 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.
For more information speak to, email, or phone David Denniston. (ddenniston@churchofscotland.org.uk; 07903 926727)
or simply turn up!
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 3.00pm
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
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.
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 2nd November: 10.30am Sunday Service led by Rev David Denniston, Rev Hilary McDougall and our Deacon, Karen Hamilton. Communion will be celebrated in the sanctuary after morning worship
Welcome Team: Charlie Burns, Lorna Morrison, Ishbel Gow
Tea Team: Hazel Robb, Jinty Porter, Joyce Saddler, Bob McDougall
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)