Church News
HAMILTON BAPTIST CHURCH
The service on Sunday, July 21, at 10.45am will be led by the Rev Andrew Griffin form Kirkintilloch Baptist Church, while the service at 6.30pm will be led by the youth pastor, Jonathan Davie. Light refreshments will follow the morning service in the church halls.
Also after the morning service, two members of the congregation will be available to pray with anyone feeling the need of prayer.
After the morning service, two members of the congregation will be available to pray with anyone feeling the need of prayer.
The church has a Youtube channel which is showing both live and recorded church services – search on Youtube for ‘Hamilton Baptist Church’.
For further information on all these activities, contact the church on 01698 284004
ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH, UDDINGSTON
Masses and services from the parish are available on the web. Go to www. saintjohnbaptist.org and click on the box that says ‘church web cam’. People on the web from all over the world join the services from the church every day, so why not have a look especially if you are housebound for any reason. You will be welcomed by Fr Towey at the beginning of each service.
On Monday, the Padre Pio Prayer Group meet after the 9.30am mass and a silent prayer vigil for life is held from 8pm to 9pm.
The SVDP meet at 5.30pm on Tuesdays and the RCIA continues at 7.30pm in the small hall.
On Wednesdays a divine mercy hour begins at 7pm in the oratory and a prayer and praise group runs from 8pm to 9pm.
The prayer garden is open Mondays to Saturdays 10am-7pm.
Church cleaning is on Friday mornings after mass if anyone would like to help. Tea is served
Sunday Masses: Vigil 4.30pm, 10am, noon, 6pm. Weekday mass: 9.30am. Rosary : 9.10am daily. Confessions: Saturday 9.00 to 9.25am and after vigil mass.
BLANTYRE LIVINGSTONE MEMORIAL PARISH CHURCH
John Mcfadzean will lead the congregation in worship on Sunday, July 21, at 10am. A warm welcome will be extended to the congregation of St. Andrew’s Parish Church. Tea/coffee and fellowship will follow the service.
The church will worship with St Andrew’s Congregation in Livingstone Memorial Church at 10am in the month of July.
It will then worship in St Andrew’s Church at 10am in the month of August.
And the church will then celebrate Holy Communion on Sunday, September 1, in St Andrew’s Parish Church at 10am.
The Sporting Memories group will meet on Wednesday, August 14, at 7.30pm in the small hall within Livingstone Memorial Church. Contact Iain Mcmillan on 01698 823325/07847 875546 for more information. All welcome to attend
The foodbank is experiencing low stocks and any donations would be greatly appreciated. A box is situated in the vestibule for donations.
Brew ‘n’ Blether continues to meet every Thursday between 10.30am and noon in the church hall. Pop along for a cuppa and a wee blether. Everyone will be made most welcome.
HAMILTON OLD PARISH CHURCH
The service this Sunday, July 21, is at 10.45am when thew congregation will be celebrating the sacrament of baptism. Worship will be led by Rev Ross Blackman. Creche will be available for younger members during the service.
DALSERF CHURCH
Dates for your diary: Drama Kirk presents a dramatized walk, bringing to life Moses and the Israelites wandering the desert in an exciting journey.
You will walk with some well-known bible characters and see dramatisations of temptations, trials and miracles.
The walk is less than a mile and the event will last an hour, but does include one steep incline. It takes place on Saturday, August 10, in Chatelherault Country Park at 10am, noon and 3pm. Tickets are free.
On Saturday, teas will be served in Hamilton Hall, Dalserf Village, from noon to 4pm, meeting every Saturday until August 31. Come along and join us and enjoy good food, good company and Christian fellowship.
HAMILTON SOUTH PARISH CHURCH
Locum Lynette Jardine will conduct the service on Sunday at 11.15am. The Sunday School will meet during the service and tea, coffee etc will be available after the service.
Meanwhile, the uniformed organisations are now recess, in line with the school holidays.
The Wednesday Fellowship is at 9.30am, followed by the coffee shop at 10am and the popular nearly new shop at 11.30am. Call in for a browse and a blether over a cup of tea or coffee.
The summer fair is on Saturday, August 10, and tables – £20 per table – can be booked through Margaret Wilson, price £20. Donations are required for the tombola and baking.
And the church is once again organising a back to school bank and would be grateful for school uniforms which can be passed on to various local schools for use.
It would be appreciated if the uniforms are of a good standard. Please contact Joanne Kennedy, the session clerk.
HAMILTON UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
On Sunday, July 21, the service will begin at 11.30am and be led in worship by Jillian Storrie, Stonehouse St Ninian’s.
ST JOHN’S CHURCH, HAMILTON
Summer morning worship will be led by Rev Dr Rhona Dunphy at 10.30am on Sunday, July 21, at St John’s Church Hamilton. There will be activities for children. The sundown service will be held at 8.30pm and all will be made most welcome at either service.
Sing with Swing Choir will be held on Saturday, July 20, from 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Please come along.
Hamilton Old Parish Church Mission Rescue Holiday Club, for children aged five to 12, will be held from Monday, August 5, to Friday, August 9, from 9.30am to 12.30pm. Leaflets are available in the forum.
Messy Church’s A Home for All will be held on Saturday, August 10, from 10.30am to 12.30pm. All children must accompanied by an adult.
The centre is closed for the summer and will re-open on Monday, August 19, at 10am.
CADZOW PARISH CHURCH
The services on July 21 and 28 are at 10am in the sanctuary.
Again, everyone is welcome and tea, coffee and biscuits will be available in the large hall immediately after the service.