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Shettleston New Church, like many churches across the land, was required to close doors when the country went into lockdown from the end of March 2020 until September 2020.  And again from December 2020 until March 2021.  The congregation were able to worship online thanks to YouTube sermons and this was supplemented by regular emails from our Minister, Louis Reddick and from our Discipleship Facilitator, Douglas Halliday-Robertson.

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We re-opened for Sunday worship on 28th March 2021, Palm Sunday.  We met then with restrictions in place such as face covers, one way system and limited to only 30 and sometimes 50 people in attendance! 

 

Services are back on now every Sunday morning (see Services page) with no restrictions remaining; the use of hand sanitiser being offered to all visitors.

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Most midweek activities restarted in Autumn 2021, although these were again halted for a period of time due to the omicron varient rise in Dec'21.  See the Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Boys' Brigade pages for more info.   Please also see our Facebook page for recent news.

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MESSAGE FROM OUR MINISTER

AUTUMN 2024

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Dear Friends
As the nights start to draw in and we see the first leaves starting to change colour, we know that harvest time is upon us. Unsurprisingly, given the importance of farming in Biblical times, Scripture contains many references to harvest, reminding us of God’s provision for us and His command that those who have been blessed with much should share with those in need. The Book of Ruth
serves as a beautiful example of putting this principle into practice. However, the harvest verse that’s on my mind just now may not originally have been spoken at this time year, because it relates, not to a harvest of crops, but of people.

Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and illness.  When He saw the crowds, He had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then He said to His disciples,

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‘The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few.

Ask the Lord of theharvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest field.’
Matthew 9:35–38

It feels like there are many in our society today who could be described as harassed and helpless, searching for trustworthy guidance and unsure where to find it. Our calling is to follow Jesus in showing them compassion. Thankfully, there are many folk at Shettleston New who are serving in the harvest fields, engaging with those in our community who have yet to put their faith in the
‘Lord of the harvest’. They do so through the many different midweek groups that meet in the church as well as the SU Groups operating in Thorntree Primary and Eastbank Academy. However, there is always room for more workers to join them, and most of us could use a little more courage and inspiration when it comes to sharing our faith with others. So, as harvest time approaches, let’s be asking the Lord of the harvest to send out His workers, and equip them for this vital role, and let’s be open to the possibility that we just might be one of those workers that He wants to send into the fields!

Wishing you every blessing this autumn,
Louis

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Our church services have also been livestreamed most weeks on YouTube – just go to the

 Shettleston New YouTube channel  

at around 11am on Sunday and click on the video marked     LIVE  .

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Once again, thank you for visiting our website. We would be delighted if you were able to join us, whether online or in-person, to worship our Lord and Saviour, or to find out about more the Christian faith.

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