This week’s sermon, “Faith Outside Your Comfort Zone,” will be shared by Adam Birr and will look at the powerful account of Ananias in Acts 9:1–19. When God called Ananias to go to Saul, a man feared for persecuting Christians, he was asked to step well beyond what felt safe or comfortable.
His response shows the courage, trust, and conviction that can grow when faith leads us where we would not naturally choose to go. As we consider this passage together, we will reflect on what it means to trust God and how we can help one another take faithful steps on the journey.
Our service will also include worship songs led by Andy Gould, Lesley Gould and Shona Tootill, and a communion message from Marie Jarvis as we gather at the foot of the cross and remember Christ together.
Join us this Sunday, 20th September 2026, at Glasgow Church of Christ for our 10:30 am Sunday service, as we continue our 2026 theme, “Walking Each Other Home.” Throughout this year we are reflecting on how we can support, strengthen, and encourage one another as we walk with God through life’s joys and challenges, following Jesus and being led by the Holy Spirit toward the hope of eternal life with him.
Everyone is warmly welcome to join us, whether in person or online, as we come together for worship, prayer, communion, and teaching from God’s word.
Order of Worship
- Worship Songs: Andy Gould, Lesley Gould & Shona Tootill
- Welcome & Prayer: Chris C
- Communion Message: Marie Jarvis
- Sermon: “Faith Outside Your Comfort Zone” by Adam Birr
- Fellowship with tea and coffee until 12:30 PM
Fellowship & Refreshments
We’re delighted to welcome you to our service, whether you’re joining us in person at the Clyde Community Centre or connecting with us online.
After the service, there will be an opportunity to stay for tea, coffee, and fellowship until 12:30 pm. We would love for you to join us.
What to Expect:
- Engaging worship music
- Biblical teaching that applies to daily life
- Warm, welcoming community
- Meaningful communion celebration
- Refreshments and fellowship
Message Summary & Reflection
Coming soon…
Scriptures To Be Shared In This Message:
Acts 9:1-19
Saul’s Conversion
1 Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord’s disciples. He went to the high priest 2 and asked him for letters to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any there who belonged to the Way, whether men or women, he might take them as prisoners to Jerusalem. 3 As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. 4 He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?”
5 “Who are you, Lord?” Saul asked.
“I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,” he replied. 6 “Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.”
7 The men traveling with Saul stood there speechless; they heard the sound but did not see anyone. 8 Saul got up from the ground, but when he opened his eyes he could see nothing. So they led him by the hand into Damascus. 9 For three days he was blind, and did not eat or drink anything.
10 In Damascus there was a disciple named Ananias. The Lord called to him in a vision, “Ananias!”
“Yes, Lord,” he answered.
11 The Lord told him, “Go to the house of Judas on Straight Street and ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying. 12 In a vision he has seen a man named Ananias come and place his hands on him to restore his sight.”
13 “Lord,” Ananias answered, “I have heard many reports about this man and all the harm he has done to your holy people in Jerusalem. 14 And he has come here with authority from the chief priests to arrest all who call on your name.”
15 But the Lord said to Ananias, “Go! This man is my chosen instrument to proclaim my name to the Gentiles and their kings and to the people of Israel. 16 I will show him how much he must suffer for my name.”
17 Then Ananias went to the house and entered it. Placing his hands on Saul, he said, “Brother Saul, the Lord—Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here—has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” 18 Immediately, something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes, and he could see again. He got up and was baptized, 19 and after taking some food, he regained his strength.
