Cambuslang Parish Church
Sunday 23rd November 2025 at 10.30am
Our worship this morning is led by Karen Hamilton DCS,
Rev David Denniston and Rev Hilary McDougall
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: Great is the Lord!
All: God has redeemed God’s people!
Leader: Let the heavens shout with joy!
All: Let all the people celebrate God’s awesome love!
Leader: Shout and sing praise to God!
All: For God has healed and restored God’s people.
Leader: Hallelujah!
All: Hallelujah!
HYMN: CH4 356 Meekness and Majesty
HYMN: MP 545 Open our eyes
Prayer of Approach and Confession and Lord’s Prayer
Church Family Time
Celebrations/News
Talk
SONG: He is the King of Kings
He is the King of kings and Lord of lords,
he is the loving, living Word.
He reigns on high, and yet he is my friend;
and Jesus is his name.
When I feel far from him, he is still there.
He draws so close as I talk to him in prayer.
He is my Lord and yet he is a King,
and Jesus is his name.
He is the King of kings and Lord of lords,
he is the loving, living Word.
He reigns on high, and yet he is my friend;
and Jesus is his name.
Interim Ministry update – David
Bible Readings read by William McIntosh
Luke 23:33-45 P113 NT
Colossians 1:11-20 P252 NT
HYMN: CH4 392 When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
Sermon
Music for Reflection
HYMN: CH4 458 At the name of Jesus
During which our offerings are presented
Prayer of thanksgiving and intercession
HYMN: CH4 470 Jesus shall reign
Benediction
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 3.30pm
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 This will be the final service with us of our Deacon, Karen Hamilton, and we will be thanking her and saying ‘Farewell’
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.
Dates for your diary:
Sunday 23rd November – ‘Christ the King’ Sunday
Monday 24th November – Guild Millennium Banner Celebration
Tuesday 25th November – Tuesday service at 11:45 David leading
Tuesday 25th November – Kirk Session meeting at 7.30pm
Wednesday 26th November – Bible Blethers 10am in the Morriston Room
Saturday 29th November – Saturday 6th December – David on annual leave
Sunday 30th November – Advent begins
Sunday 30th November – Parish Grouping Remembering Service. 3pm at Flemington Hallside
Tuesday 2nd December – Tuesday service and Heavenly Elevenses at 11.15am Hilary leading
Sunday 7th December – Communion. David will conduct the service. Hilary will conduct worship at Fernhill and Cathkin
Saturday 13th December – Men’s Breakfast Club
Saturday 13th December – CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL 10-4pm. Carol Service 3.30pm
Tuesday 16thDecember – 2-4pm Carol Service and afternoon tea for 75yrs and over, including our housebound members. More information to follow.
Singing and Making Music
We are planning some special musical items for one of the Sundays leading up to Christmas and we would love it if anyone who can play a musical instrument (even a bit!) could be part of that, and if folks would be willing to be part of a singing group for that service. You do not need to have a wonderful voice, and you certainly do not need to read music to join this!
Please note, those who have volunteered, or who wish to, are asked to meet with Tim after this morning’s service.
Church Famiky 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!
Poppy Scotland: Thank you to everyone who donated to Poppy Scotland over the past weeks. The sum of £239.75 was raised. Thanks also to the 150th Cubs who painted the poppies which were ‘planted’ in the garden for the run up to Remembrance Day. They were appreciated by many.
Jigsaws are available in the Welcome Area for anyone who wishes to borrow one. When finished, please return to the Welcome Area.
Reachout would like to create a small gift for all the staff in our local schools. To do this, they are looking for donations of boxes of chocolates. If you are able to help, please contact Karen Hamilton.
Bible Blethers: Our final meeting for this year will be on Wednesday, 26th November at 10am in the Morriston Room. With the season of Advent almost upon us, our attention turns to the coming of Jesus. We’ll also think about our Christmas tree for the Christmas Tree Festival. All are welcome.
Christmas Unwrapped: We will need help at our Christmas Unwrapped workshops and are asking you to be that help. The workshop runs from 9am-11.30am approximately. It is a lot of Fun for the Kids and us. You need to have a PVG. If you are not PVG think about getting one so that you can help at the workshops next year.
Cairns Primary: In the school. Tuesday 2nd December.
James Aiton Primary: In the school. Wednesday 3rd December.
West Coats Primary:In the Church. Thursday 11th December.
For more information please speak to Karen Hamilton DCS. Thank you
Reachout Quarterly Prayer Breakfast: All are welcome at the Reachout Trust prayer breakfast on Saturday 6th December at 8.30am in Burnside Blairbeth Church. A selection of hot breakfast rolls and drinks will be provided.
Christmas Tree Festival: Saturday 13th December: A reminder to all groups and organisations that the closing date to enter this year’s Tree Festival is today, Sunday 23rd November. Please pass on your entry details (forms available if required) to either Ohna Robertson or Alison Thomson.
The wonderful Phoenix Choir will be performing in our Church Sanctuary on Sunday 22nd February next year. Tickets, £10, Children free. A perfect gift for Christmas and something to look forward to in the New Year. Tickets will be on sale on Sunday 14th and 21st December.
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)
Millenium Banner: 25 Years ago a group of enthusiastic people within our congregation got together to create a lasting celebration of the New Millenium. A professional textile and embroidery artist was commissioned to compose a design which incorporated the Church of Scotland Millenium Message of Hope alongside Cambuslang’s Heritage. She also advised on materials and taught us embroidery techniques. There followed many weeks of creative endeavour but also an opportunity to make and develop friendships. The result now hangs proudly in our Church a quarter of a century since it was created. This seems like an anniversary worth celebrating, and so The Guild is hosting an occasion on Monday 24th November at 2pm for us to share memories of a special time in our Church Life. If you were involved come along and share your stories, and if you are curious about the Banner’s significance come along and hear all about it. Some people who have moved away are coming back for the occasion and we will be able reminisce with the help of photos, design notes and samples….and of course a cup of tea!
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: 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 30th November: 10.30am Service led by Rev Hilary McDougall and our Deacon, Karen Hamilton
Welcome Team: Isobel Allison, Mike Netten, Amanda or Neil Haig
Tea Team: May Fotheringham, Archie Fotheringham
CONTACT THE MINISTRY TEAM
Interim Ministers
David Denniston
DDenniston@churchofscotland.org.uk 07903 926727
(Off Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
On annual leave Saturday 29th November – Saturday 6th December)
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)