The first of this sessions monthly visits to support & encourage the staff & residents of Woodburn Court takes place on 12th September.

The services incorporate a guest speaker and musical item within the worship which lasts approximately one hour.

Contact: Fiona McLellan (Junior CE), Sandra Johnston (Teen CE)

The Junior Christian Endeavour is a Christ centred, church based organisation offering an action packed programme for children from the age of seven to thirteen. Its motto is "For Christ and the Church" and its aims are to lead children and young people to the Lord Jesus Christ, and then to train them to serve Him within their local church.

Christian Endeavour is international and interdenominational and its members are given the opportunity to meet Endeavourers from other areas at camp and the annual convention. The children and young people are encouraged to lead their own weekly meeting, which includes Bible stories, singing, chain prayer, drama and much more. Their is also the opportunity to participate in the CE Award Scheme.

CE meets on a Monday evening between 6.15 and 7.15 from September to May. Teen CE for those 13 years and above also meet at this time in the commitee room.

New members are always welcome.

Graham Shearer will introduce the new series which we will be following

in our Neighbourhood Fellowship studies this winter

based on "The book of Jonah"

The Ladies Bible Study Group starts the first of the new series in 2 Corinthians, in the Cover to Cover series, on Thursday 9th September.  Books for this series are available.

New members are always welcome.

Progressive Supper night!

Starter in one house, mains somewhere else and dessert after
Meet at church at 7pm, all transport provided
All teens, join us for one, two or all courses! and bring a friend!

 Full details from Dan McKinlay

This is an open evening geared for those in first year of secondary school and above

so please pass on the word to all your friends.

10.45am - Morning Service Speaker –  Graham Shearer

"Anger and Action" - Nehemiah 13

Communion will follow the morning service

6.30pm: Evening Service Speaker –  Derek Hutchinson

"Sorrowful God" - Genesis 6 v 6 

Marion and Derek Hutchinson plan to commence a new session of GriefShare for a 10 week period starting on Thursday 16th September at 8pm. 

These evenings will include a helpful 40 minute video and also provided some written material designed to help folk find strength, healing and tools to move forward in the daily walk through the deep pain of grief.  No matter how long it’s been since a loved one or friend has died, grief can make the holidays, for example, a painful experience.  If you or someone you know would like to know about future events, please contact Marion through the website or phone the church phone number.

The meeting at 2pm and runs until 3pm. It is a bright, friendly group, who meet each week. There is a cup of tea with home baking at the start of our time together. Come and enjoy plenty of bright singing. There is a varied programme that follows, singing groups, visual talks etc. and this week's speaker is our Senior Pastor, Derek Hutchinson

The dates for the October Mission are 11th to 17th October and our aim is to build on the experience of previous years and introduce fresh opportunities for a variety of age groups, as well as the children, to hear about Jesus.

The theme, and topics for each day, for the children's events this year will be

Jesus: Lord of Lords

Power over Nature

Power over Illness

Power over the Devil

Power over Death

Power over Sin

Saturday 20th November - 7.30 to 9.00 pm

Mission Focus Cafe - Claire Hoernig, Operation Mobilisation ‘Generation Hope’ Coordinator

This event is aimed for young folks aged 15 to 25

Sunday 21st November

10.45am Guest Speaker Mr Peter Nicoll – Chief Executive Officer from Operation Mobilisation Ships International

and starting at 1pm - Family Event with Workshops for all ages

On Wednesday evenings between September and December

we will be having two studies each month based on Jonah.

Graham Sheaer will introduce the series on 8th September

The dates for the home groups are

15th September - "God's Heart for Mission"

22nd September - "Running Away from God"

20th October - "The Finger of God"

27th October - "Running to God"

10th November - "Running for God"

17th November - "Turning to God"

8th December - Social Night

HBC hosts the Hamilton section of SoundRoutes Singers - a Community Choir which also rehearses in Motherwell (on Mondays) and Carluke (on Wednesdays) and comes together for various concerts and musical events.

The choir is open to people of all ages and levels of experience and the sessions cost £4 per evening.