THE REV. DR. L. HOLTON SIEGLING, JR.

SENIOR PASTOR

THE REV. DR. JAMES T. ROGERS

ASSOCIATE PASTOR

THE REV. DR. J. PHILLIPS NOBLE

PASTOR EMERITUS

THE REV. MELISSA S. LONG

TRANSITIONAL DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

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“Let the beginning of the prelude be a call to silent meditation and prayer.”

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Leader: Show us your steadfast love, O Lord,

People: and grant us your salvation.

Leader: Let us hear what God the Lord will speak,

People: for God will speak peace to the people.

Leader: Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet;

All: righteousness and peace will kiss each other.

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Z Leader: Raise the Tartans!

(Banner Bearers lift high their tartans.)

Leader: On behalf of all clans represented here.

People: We raise these tartans before Almighty God in gratitude for our heritage

and pray God’s blessing on His servant people in all lands.

Leader: Eternal God, Our Father, bless these symbols of heritage, and grant that those

who wear them, and the families they represent, may do justly, love mercy, and

walk humbly with you; through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

People: We proclaim that we are all united in the covenant of Jesus Christ for there

is but one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of us all.

(The Banners are posted.)

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O God, bring our sin to awareness so that we can address it and be rid of its burden. Forgive our

iniquities and pardon us. Turn us away from false pride and violence, from lies and hardness of

heart. Restore us to a right relationship with you and with those from whom we are alienated.

Grant us also the capacity to extend forgiveness to all who have wronged us. Restore a right

relationship with you and our neighbors.

Z Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end, Amen, Amen

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Spirit of the living God, Fall afresh on me.

Melt me, mold me, Fill me, use me.

Spirit of the living God, Fall afresh on me.

(All children are invited to come forward for a time of worship during the singing of this hymn.)

Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God.

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We confess and acknowledge one God alone, to Whom alone we must cleave, Whom alone we

must serve, Whom only we must worship, and in Whom alone we put our trust. Who is eternal,

infinite, immeasurable, incomprehensible, omnipotent, invisible; one in substance and yet distinct in

three persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. By Whom we confess and believe all things

in heaven and earth, visible and invisible, to have been created, to be retained in their being, and

to be ruled and guided by His providence, and to the manifestation of His own glory.

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1. Choir

By yon bonnie banks and yon bonnie braes, Where the sun shines bright on Loch Lomond, Where me and my

true love were ever want to gae, On the bonnie, bonnie banks 0' Loch Lomond.

Refrain: Congregation & Choir

O! Ye'll take the high road

And I'll take the low road

And I'll be in Scotland afore ye,

But me and my true love will never meet again

On the bonnie, bonnie banks 0' Loch Lomond.

2. Choir

'Twas there that we parted in yon shady glen, On the steep, steep side 0' Loch Lomond, Where deep in purple

hue the Highland hills we view, And the moon coming out in the gloaming.

Refrain: Congregation & Choir

3. Choir

The wee birdies sing and the wild flowers spring, And in sunshine the waters are sleeping, But the broken heart

it kens, nae second spring again, Tho' the woeful may cease from the greeting.

Refrain: Congregation & Choir

Z Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise Him all creatures here below;

Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen

ZLeader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

People: It is right to give our thanks and praise.

All: Eternal God, we give you thanks for the holy mystery in which you have given yourself

to us in Jesus Christ. We give you thanks for the Body of Christ into which you have

called us. Bless gifts we bring in gratitude. Grant that we may go into the world in the

strength of your Spirit, to give ourselves for others in the name of Jesus Christ our

Lord. Amen.

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This Soldier’s Lament is in honor of all military in active duty far away from their native lands,

who must endure the challenges and dangers of conflict and separation from their loved ones.

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’ ’ The ceremony of Kirkin’ O’ the Tartan is of American origin, though based on Scottish history

and legend. After Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Scottish forces were defeated by the English at the Battle of

Culloden in 1746, Scotland once again came under British rule. To control the Scots, an Act was passed that

forbade the carrying of arms and the wearing of kilts or tartan which represented Scottish heritage. Orders

were given for British troops to kill any person dressed in or displaying the tartan.

This Act prompted the stubborn Scots to secretly carry with them a piece of their tartan

as they went to the Kirk. The minister then slipped a blessing (a Kirkin’) into the service for the tartans. The

prohibition against tartan lasted for nearly 50 years. When at last repealed, the Church of Scotland

celebrated with a Service of Family Covenant, at which time the tartan of each family was offered as a

covenant expression for the Lord’s blessing.

’The Saint Andrew’s Society of Washington, DC held the first Kirkin’ during the early years

of World War II. The late Dr. Peter Marshall, an eloquent Scot, then Chaplain of the US Senate as well as a

pastor, led the service in 1943, choosing “Kirkin’ O’ the Tartan” for the title of his sermon. He had preached

many sermons in support of the British War Relief and the Scottish Clans Evacuation Plan. His sermons were

so popular that a request was made for their publication, with the proceeds designated for war relief

programs. As the war continued, the DC St. Andrew’s Society continued to hold prayer services for the British

subjects. These became known as Kirkin’s.

Reverend Clark Remsburg, Jr. is an ordained minister whose preaching and teaching is

motivated by a desire to communicate the deep and abiding love of Jesus Christ and to grow

faithful Christians by helping them discover where their faith and lives intersect. Clark

received his Master of Divinity from Erskine Theological Seminary in Due West, S.C. and

received his first call to First Presbyterian Church in Canton, Mississippi. He served there for

seven years and in August of 2015 he was called to serve as Senior Minister at Poplar Tent

Presbyterian Church (established 1751) in Concord, NC.

Reverend Remsburg currently serves on the board of “Theology Matters,” and is on the Presbytery of

Charlotte’s Stewardship Ministry. While in Mississippi, he chaired various committees for the Presbytery and

hosted a twice weekly radio broadcast entitled “The Intersection: Where Faith and Life Meet.” Clark was

involved with the Canton Chamber of Commerce; the Canton Gospel Music Association; the Canton Ministers

and Business People’s prayer team; and he partnered with the “100 Black Men of Canton” in outreach to

community youth. He has also served as a lay leader for the Crossroads Career Ministry at First Presbyterian

Church of Greenville, South Carolina.

Clark grew up in Charleston and is a third generation member of First (Scots) Presbyterian Church. He and

his wife, Marilyn, were married at First (Scots) in 1987 and their eldest of four children, Shiloh, was baptized

there in 1992. One of his other daughters, Rachel, is a deacon at First (Scots) Presbyterian and he has two

younger children. Luke begins studies at Presbyterian College this fall and Hannah is a rising sophomore in

high school.

From its founding in 1731, First (Scots) Presbyterian Church has been a faithful participant in the life and

growth of Charleston. Throughout the years, the earthquakes, hurricanes, fires, and wars have all served to

underline and strengthen the church’s conviction that not only its religious efforts, but its responsibilities to the

community are important.

Of its many activities, one of the most meaningful and enjoyable comes from its close ties with the

Charleston Scottish Games and Highland Gathering — a role it has played since the second gathering in 1974.

As host of the Kirkin’ O’ the Tartan, First (Scots) has become the traditional final event of the weekend.

Although certainly not every First (Scots) member traces his or her personal, family or spiritual roots to

Scotland or the Church of Scotland, the church’s founding families, many of its ministers over the years, and its

Christian doctrines do. And so, once each year, we celebrate our Scottish heritage and welcome all to join

with us.

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No other musical instrument inspires such contradictory responses than the beloved . . . or

despised bagpipe. It is a unique instrument in many ways, and, because it has four sets of reeds, it is

obnoxiously easy to play out of tune — only a bagpipe ‘skirls’ or ‘produces a high, shrill, wailing

tone.’ It is the only surviving European folk instrument without a ‘regular chair’ in the symphonic

orchestra. Unlike the early fiddle, flute, and various horns, the bagpipe followed its own

evolutionary path. Ironically, the origin of this most Scottish of things was ‘imported.’

The bagpipe uses a double reed. Two pieces of cane, tied together, vibrate against one another as air passes

between the blades. The double reed was invented in the Middle East thousands of years ago, and, by the time of

Christ, pipers began putting a bag between the mouthpiece and the pipe. This allowed musicians to play

continuously, even while taking in a breath. Roman soldiers occupying the Middle East adopted the early bagpipe

and likely brought it to Britain during the Roman occupation.

Surprisingly, during most of its earliest migration and mutations, the bagpipe was known for a soft, sweet sound

suited for dancing and festivals. Only in Scotland and Ireland did the instrument mutate into a weapon of war.

The Great Highland Bagpipe developed the volume to signal warriors and intimidate the enemy over the din of

battle. Many an enemy feared the stirring effect the pipes had on Scots as a martial spirit and symbol of fearless

might. The piper came to be held in higher esteem in Scotland than anywhere else. As early as the year 1000,

bagpipes were popular throughout the country, and by 1500 every clan chieftain worthy of the name had a piper

in his retinue.

It is the Highland bagpipe which has grown in enormous popularity while most European and Middle Eastern

pipes have faded away. Even Pakistani and Jordanian military bands choose Scottish Highland pipes. Innovations

continue, as does the joking, but the great pipe has assumed its place on an international stage — a most

noteworthy, if not peculiar, ambassador of Scotland.

Source: Scotland Magazine, Issue 23

The sanctuary where we celebrate today’s Kirkin’ is not First (Scots’) original church building. The original, a

wooden structure completed in 1734, stood on Meeting Street in an area of what became our graveyard. (Tartan

flags are placed outside near the Nathaniel Russell House marking its approximate footprint.) The bell which hung

from this original steeple was confiscated during the Revolution, as were most bells of Charleston during the

British occupation. Records are lacking as to whether this first bell was ever recovered, but few ever were… other

than those of St. Michael’s.

The current sanctuary was completed in 1814 and is the fifth oldest church building in Charleston. Its first bell

was installed in the north tower in 1838, but was donated to the Confederacy in 1862 to be melted down for

cannons. Not until 137 years later, in 1999, was the longtime desire to replace the bell finally fulfilled. During

that long absence of bell chiming, First (Scots) was often referred to as the “silent church” — a moniker enjoyed

proudly by some of its members.

The 1990s became a particularly cost-effective time to acquire “used” church bells thanks to the

approaching turn of the century. Throughout history, the centuries old way to spread news or cel-

ebration across the countryside was the tolling of church bells. And, in Britain, as the end of

the 20th Century loomed, celebratory bell ringing was a tradition about to be revived with a

vengeance. The UK Millennium Commission planned the largest national ringing event ever

staged for the arrival of January 2000. This included a grant of over £3 million from the national

lottery to replace or restore bells in over 150 churches. This was further matched by parishes and

private donations to ensure the inclusion of steeple bells in tiny hamlets which had been silent for a century.

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At midnight December 31, 1999 and again at noon New Year’s Day, 95% of all the church bells in

Britain rang in the new century. And, along the way, First Scots benefited as pre-owned bells became a buyers’

market. Thanks to gifts given in memory of former congregant Bonnie Workman and others, in 1999 First

(Scots) purchased its bell from a foundry in England where it was being refurbished. Nicknamed the Bonnie

Bell, it had belonged to St. John’s Parish Church in Preston, England. Rather fatefully — or by predestination?

— it had been forged in 1814, the same year our sanctuary was completed.

Bonnie Bell was originally part of an eight-bell peal, one of which was damaged beyond repair. Initially,

First Scots hoped to install the large bell in the north tower and six smaller bells in the south tower. However,

an inspection of the south tower revealed it was not structurally sound due to damage sustained in the 1886

earthquake. In the end, the largest of the bells was installed alone on the same wooden beam as the church’s

original bell.

Today’s bell closely resembles its predecessor in diameter, weight (1470 lbs.), and tone — its chime is close

to an F sharp. It is hand pulled by rope before each Sunday service by a Bell Team member, but it can be rung

electronically from the organ console as needed. The rope swings the bell through a short arc against the

clapper, while the electronic chime activates a hammer outside the bell. The placement does not enable the

bell to turn around a full 360 degrees on a pull. The bell is accessed via the platform at the top of the spiral

staircase leading to the balcony. You can see the bell-ringer’s red, white, and blue “sallie” or hand grip coiled

up and hanging next to a small trap door. The door gives access to a very narrow stone, circular stairway

leading up to the bell for inspection and repair.

The bell arrived by crate from England in January 1999 and was installed by Spring. Shortly before it’s

dedication, a group of about 25 First (Scots) members met at the Grace Church Cathedral bell tower to receive

accelerated bell-ringer training by that church’s master bell-ringer. One soon learns how difficult this task is!

The bell was first chimed on May 30, 1999 after the Memorial Day Sunday service by Joan Benson who won

the right to be the first person to ring it at the youth mission auction that year.

While typically used to reference a part of southern culture, it may come as a surprise to learn that

“hillbillies” and “rednecks” are distinctly rooted in Scottish and Presbyterian history.

The origin of this nickname for the mountain folk of Appalachia comes from the mass

immigration of Scots and Scots-Irish to America during the 1700s. The Scots-Irish were largely

Presbyterians who fled Scotland for Ulster (Northern Ireland) during persecutions by the Catholic

British Crown. These hill-country settlors brought their traditional music with them, and many of

their songs and ballads dealt with the Dutch protestant William, Prince of Orange. In 1690,

William (later the British monarch William III of the William & Mary reign) defeated his rival, the

Catholic King James II at the Battle of the Boyne, Ireland. Supporters of King William were

known as Orangemen, Williamettes, or Billy Boys, and their American counterparts were soon

referred to as hill-billies.

This reference is absolutely not in line with the characterization of redneck slurs and jokes. Its origins refer

to the Presbyterian Covenanters who stood up against the British Crown to retain their reformed religion.

The Covenanters of 1638 and 1641 signed documents proclaiming Scotland’s desire for the Presbyterian form

of church government and rejection of the Church of England. Many Covenanters signed in their own blood

and wore red pieces of cloth around their necks as distinctive insignia; the term red neck became England’s

slang for a Scottish dissenter.

Since many Scottish settlers in America (especially in the South) were Presbyterian, the term became used

as a direct reference. One of the earliest examples of its use came in 1830, when an author very matter-of-

factly noted that “red-neck” was a name bestowed upon Presbyterians.

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THE FLOWERS IN THE SANCTUARY THIS MORNING ARE GIVEN TO THE GLORY OF GOD and to welcome Dr. Siegling and his family to First (Scots), by the Presbyterian Women of First (Scots).

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ALL MEMBERS AND GUESTS are invited to our Scottish Heritage Reception in Molly Wier Hall following each service. Our Deacon serving as Coffee Greeter today is John White.

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FIRST (SCOTS) HISTORY TOURS Please join us for a guided tour and brief history of First (Scots) immediately following the conclusion of

worship. Please come up front and meet your Docent directly in front of the pulpit after the service. The tour will last approximately 10-15 minutes. Today’s Docents are (8:45 a.m.) Whit Smith &

(11:15 a.m.) Gail Stout.

The University of Edinburgh, founded in 1583, is the sixth oldest university in the

English-speaking world. It graduated some of First (Scots’) earlier pastors and, over the

years, has been the source of continuing theological education for others. As with most

ancient colleges or universities, it was started principally for the teaching and study of

theology — in this case followers of the Church of Scotland. Two years after the Scottish

Reformation, the town council petitioned Mary, Queen of Scots to establish a college of

higher learning on a site of a damaged former church, hospital and mansion. But, her

response was vague. Why, after all, would the Catholic queen want a Protestant college established in the

heart of her capital city? Eventually, the land grant was given by Mary’s son, the young James VI (later

James I of England).

The school’s first principal followed the “regenting” system in which one teacher took the freshman

class, in all subjects, through the full four-year degree. William Carstares, who became principal in 1703,

was instrumental in changing these teaching methods and introducing professorships for each subject.

Although a graduate of Edinburgh and later infamous for political reasons, he studied theology at University

of Utrecht in Holland where he was influenced by the Dutch methods. This marked the transition from

college to university.

Seeds of the university’s medical school were planted in 1667, and by the end of the 18th century, it had

risen to a place of prominence in Europe with more chairs in medicine than theology. The first American-born graduate was John Moultrie of the Moultrie family of Charleston who received his MD in 1749.

Later graduates from the U.S. include Samuel Baird, founder of the New York Medical School, Benjamin

Rush, signer of the Declaration of Independence, and Benjamin Waterhouse, co-founder of Harvard Medical

School. Since then, many more Americans and British (and countless other nations) have graduated from the

university including David Hume, philosopher, Robert Louis Stevenson, Charles Darwin, and Peter Mark

Roget, who wrote the thesaurus.

A great deal of the development and growth of the University of Edinburgh can be attributed to the

broadminded thinking of the Scots regarding education. Until 1858, being an ordained minister from the

Church of Scotland was a prerequisite for head of the university. Yet even in the 1700s, it appealed to

international students because they did not require a sworn allegiance to Protestantism — a prerequisite for

both Oxford and Cambridge. And, as early as 1869, seven women matriculated to study medicine,

becoming the first women admitted to a degree program at any British university.

Source: The Highlander, January/February 2017

SPECIAL WORSHIP AIDS AVAILABLE: Please ask the Ushers for assistance.

Audio Enhancer Giant Print Bible Large Print Hymnal Wheelchair Assistance

WE WELCOME YOU TO WORSHIP TODAY! MEMBERS AND FREQUENT GUESTS are asked to sign the FRIENDSHIP REGISTRY during the welcome and announcements. FIRST-TIME GUESTS or THOSE INTERESTED IN JOINING are asked to record their mailing address, email address, and telephone number.

DEADLINES FOR THE BULLETIN & KIRK NEWS

SUNDAY BULLETIN DEADLINE IS 5:00 PM ON TUESDAY.

KIRK NEWS (ENEWSLETTER) DEADLINE IS 5:00 PM ON MONDAY.

Bulletin, Kirk News (enewsletter), & Web Site information should be submitted in writing to Publications (publications@first-scots.org).

SERVING US USHERS (8:45 am) Whit Smith (Usher Captain), Anne Smith, Robert Bonner,

Chris Hawk

USHERS (11:15 am) Jim Buckley (Usher Captain), Logan Waddell, David Tart, Phil Noble, Caroline Barnes, Steve Werber, Nelson Werber

DEACONS SERVING US

(8:45 am & 11:15 am) Bill Moore, Frank Martin, Shary Dillon, John White

ELDERS SERVING AS GREETERS (8:45 am) Harry Robbins (11:15 am) Steve Harth & John McNeill

BEADLE LAY READER BELL RINGER

(8:45 am) Whit Smith Charlotte Crabtree Kenneth Johnson

(11:15 am) Jay White Mike Rossetter Nic Tuemler

ZPASTOR ON-CALL SEPTEMBER 18-24

Rev. Lissa Long (843-810-2232)

ELDER & DEACON ON-CALL: SEPTEMBER 18-24 Elder: Steve Harth 843-906-4944 Deacon: Frank Martin 843-762-7795

WE ARE A STEPHEN MINISTRY CHURCH. For confidential referral, or if you are interested in becoming a Stephen Minister

please contact Rev. Lissa Long (843-722-8882) or Ministry Leaders: John & Pat Dietz, Art & Betts Gatewood and Steven Harth.

NURSERIES ARE AVAILABLE DURING THE WORSHIP SERVICE Infants & Crawlers room #109 ~ Toddlers & Twos room #115

3-5 year olds room #112

“We have come to know that you are the

Holy One of God.”

John 6:69

SAFETY IS A PRIORITY OF OUR CHURCH; THEREFORE, WE ASK PARENTS TO ACCOMPANY THEIR CHILDREN SHOULD THEY LEAVE THE SANCTUARY, EXCEPT WHEN THEIR CHILDREN ARE ACCOMPANIED BY THE NURSERY STAFF. PARENTS MUST BE ON CHURCH GROUNDS IF THEY LEAVE THEIR CHILDREN IN THE CHURCH NURSERY WHICH IS FOR CHILDREN AGED INFANTS - K-5 ONLY.

S U N D A Y , S E P T E M B E R 1 7 Scottish Heritage Sunday

8:00 am Kirk Choir Rehearsal 8:45 am Worship (Sanctuary)

9:30 am Scottish Heritage Reception (MWH) 9:50 am Confirmation Class Meeting (KH)

10:00 am Sunday School Classes 10:00 am Confirmation Class (KH)

11:15 am Worship (Sanctuary) 12:15 pm Scottish Heritage Reception (MWH)

5:00 pm—7:00 pm High School and Middle School Youth Group Kickoff Party (MWH)

M O N D A Y , S E P T E M B E R 1 8 9:00 am—10:30 am Lectio Divina (#229)

12:00 pm Prayers of Concern (#229) 1:30 pm—3:30 pm Bridge (#203)

2:00 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry 5:00—6:30 pm Handbells (#209)

6:00 pm Property Committee (#224) 6:00 pm Evangelism (#229)

6:00 pm Congregational Care (#228) 6:00 pm Local Missions (#202)

7:00 pm Diaconate (#202)

T U E S D A Y , S E P T E M B E R 1 9 7:00 am Men’s Breakfast Bible Study (MWH)

9:45 am Program Staff Meeting 10:45 am Staff Meeting

2:00 pm—4:00 pm Recorder Practice (Parlor) 5:30 pm Charleston Neighborhood Assoc. Mtg (MWH)

5:30 pm Worship Committee (#224) 5:30 pm Women’s Tues. Evening Bible Study (#202)

W E D N E S D A Y , S E P T E M B E R 2 0 9:00 am Mom’s Bible Study (Parlor)

10:00 am Women’s Wed. Morning Bible Study (#228) 3:40 pm—4:25 pm Kirk Choristers

3:45 pm—6:30 pm Kirk Club 4:30 pm—5:15 pm Youth Choir

4:45 pm—5:45 pm Mom’s Connect (#229) 5:15 pm—5:45 pm Cherub Choir

5:30 pm Communion Service (Lilly Chapel) 5:30 pm Stephen Ministry Peer Supervision (#202)

5:45 pm—6:15 pm Alleluia Choir 6:00 pm Women’s Wed. Evening Bible Study (#233)

6:00 pm Wednesday Night Supper (MWH) 6:45 pm—8:00 pm Wed Night Program (MWH

7:00 pm—8:45 pm Kirk Choir Rehearsal

S A T U R D A Y , S E P T E M B E R 2 3 10:00 am Set-Up for Rally Day (MWH)

S U N D A Y , S E P T E M B E R 2 4 Rally Day

8:00 am Set up for Rally Day 8:00 am Hymn Choir Rehearsal

8:30 am—11:00 am Rally Day Breakfast 8:45 am Worship (Sanctuary)

10:00 am Rally Day Program (MWH) 10:00 am Sunday School Classes

10:00 am Confirmation Class (KH) 11:15 am Worship (Sanctuary) 3:00 pm Bach Society Concert

5:00 pm—7:00 pm High School and Middle School Youth Group (KH)

Youth in grades 6-12 meet Sundays from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Kirk House

(62 King Street) unless noted below. Dinner is provided.

September 17: “Family Feud” Youth Group Kickoff Party (5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.): Parents and youth in grades 6 through 12, please join us! We will be enjoying good food, playing fun games, and learning about upcoming youth activities! Meet in Molly Wier Hall.

September 24: High School: Care Packages for College and Boarding School Students Middle School: Teddy Bears for MUSC

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A T T E N T I O N Y O U T H ! We're Sending Care Packages! Are you or is someone in your family in boarding school, college, or graduate school this year? If so, please send Terri Reno (treno@first-scots.org) your/his/her school mailing address. We will be sending care packages and mailings throughout the year and want to make

sure all of these students are included.

Come to the Table! Communion Service

5:30 p.m. Wednesdays in Lilly Chapel

September 20

Wednesday Night Suppers at 6:00 p.m.!

Enjoy fun, fellowship, & food!

0-5 years old: FREE! 6 years old–High School: $6.00 pp

Full-time College Students: $6.00 pp after HS and older: $10.00 pp

Single Family Household: $25.00 All “to go” plates: $10.00 pp

Please make your reservation by 12:00 p.m. on Mondays

Kirk Club Theme this week: Fiesta Night

Bible Verse: “Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting.”

Psalm 106:48 Wednesday Night Program (9/20): Sterling Faith: First (Scots) Silver with Al and Charlotte Crabtree: Ever wonder about the history of the silver at First (Scots)? When and who crafted our pieces? We’ll learn about the stories of our silver and why our collection is important to the ecclesiastical history.

Next Week (9/27): Genius Bar Night: Technology 101 and 40-tech night where people are invited to bring devices and learn some new tricks. Come and learn how to use the new church app! We’ll help load it on your device and show you the joys of having information at your fingertips.

Rally Day is September 24 Rally Day has been moved to Sunday, September 24, and begins with an all-church breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.. Molly Wier Hall will be set up for all the ministry divisions and committees of the church to share their story and their vision

for the future. Our theme this year, SEE and BEHOLD, focuses on sharing with others the exciting adventures ahead in all areas of the church. From 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., church members and guests will be able to visit each table and discover the wonderful opportunities available this fall at First (Scots). Dr. Siegling, Dr. Rogers, and Rev. Long will also share their enthusiasm for Christian Education this year. Join in our excitement as we See and Behold!

Concert Next Week at First (Scots)! Members of the congregation and friends will have a wonderful and unique opportunity to step back in time to hear the music of Claudio Monteverdi, whose 450th anniversary is being celebrated by the Bach Society of Charleston. Monteverdi, considered one of the great composers of all time, was highly skilled in combining instruments and voices in music of beauty and passion. Performing will be the Charleston Baroque Voices and Players, including baroque violins, viola da gamba, archlute, harpsichord and chamber organ, all conducted by Ricard Bordas. The concert is September 24, at 3:00 p.m. here at First (Scots) Presbyterian Church. Tickets may be purchased at the door or online at bachsocietyofcharleston.org.

Hymn Choir Do you love to sing but don’t want the weekly rehearsal time commitment? Please join us on the 4th Sunday of the month for Hymn Choir! We meet at 8:00 a.m. to rehearse for the 8:45 a.m. service. Join us Sunday, Sep-tember 24, in the organ loft. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord!

Women's Bible Studies Tuesday Evening Bible Study

This fall, the Women's Tuesday Evening Bible Study will follow "The Rewritten Life: When God Changes Your Story" six-week video study by Jessica LaGrone.

Student books are available or participants may use eBooks. New members are invited to join this study! To sign up and reserve a study book, please contact the church office. This group is led by Ruthie Edwards and Cynthia Robbins and meets Tuesdays, starting September 19, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in room 202.

Mom's Bible Study

Mom's Bible Study will begin Wednesday, September 20 at 9:00 a.m. in the Parlor. The group will begin this year with Emily Ley's book "Grace, Not Perfection." Childcare is provided for those children not in school.

Women’s Wednesday Morning Bible Study

Women's Wednesday Bible Study starts September 20 and meets from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in rooms 227/228. Led by Amy Shubert.

Mom's Connect

Starts September 20 and meets on Wednesdays from 4:45 p.m. to 5:40 p.m. in room 229. Mom's Connect follows the Kirk Club schedule and meets to grow as mothers and sisters in Christ. Led by Betts Gatewood.

Women's Wednesday Evening Bible Study

This fall, the Women's Wednesday Evening Bible Study will follow "1 Peter: A Living Hope in Christ," a nine-week video study by Jen Wilkin. To sign up and reserve a study book, please contact the church office. This group is led by Callie Campbell and meets starting on Wednesday, September 20 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in room 233.

Adult Sunday School Classes:

Sunday School starts September 17 at 10:00 a.m.

*NEW CLASS*

Ours for Today and God's for Eternity (Parents with infants through High School Children) The Ours for Today class, led by David and Caroline McLean, is a new class designed for parents of infants through high school children and offers mutual support and fellowship, as we share and learn together what it means to be Christian parents in today's world. Bound by the bond of parenting, we are an energetic group of active parents seeking spiritual and practical guidance on our journey of faith. Come join us! We will have breakfast snacks to pair with your coffee!

Covenant Class

Come join the Covenant Class for serious study and discussion of various books, both contemporary and historical, that help us grow in our Christian journey. Although the topics are serious, there is plenty of time for humor and laughter. Past books have in-cluded Mere Christianity, Soul Keeping, Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus, and Divine Conspiracy. We will start our 2017-18 season with Nine Essential Things I’ve Learned About Life. Coordinator: Barbara Buckley.

Dan Adams Class

Led by Chris Hawk and Bob Baldwin, this class will use the PC(USA) curriculum “Present Word” and other interesting studies.

Explorers

Led by Richard Daehler-Wilking and Boyce Cox, this class will begin with an in depth study of the Old Testament from the Great Courses series. Transcript books available by request.

Mere Christians

Led by Greg and Clarissa McKenzie and Jon and Hayley Carter, the class will explore topics related to Christ-centered parenting and families. We will pri-marily be using the Bible as our guide to share and discuss timeless principles that work to help marriag-es and families flourish.

The Wired Word Class

Led by Bob Dukes, this contemporary class uses “The Wired Word” curriculum to discuss important current events analyzed in a biblical context each week. Confronting the news with Scripture provides a framework for the discussion in applying the Bible to issues in today’s world.

Sign up Now for New Pictorial Directory

Be the first to reserve your portrait appointment for our NEW Pictorial Directory of church members. There is no fee and you receive one free photo and one pictorial directory, plus you will receive an updated directory each time it's re-printed in coming years. There is no obligation to purchase portraits to be included in the directory, however, you will have the opportunity to purchase additional photos if you like. Appointments begin October 4. Sign up for your portrait appointment by going online at https://tinyurl.com/FSDirectory

*For residents of Bishop Gadsden: photographs will be taken at Bishop Gadsden on Monday, October 23. Please call the church office, 843-722-8882 to make an appointment.

O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O

A part of our Christian inheritance lies

in the ancient tradition of the Celts.

Observation of their poetry, prayers and

art — which finally became available

through the early Christian teachers — tells

us of the Celts' tradition of "spirituality and

continuity." All of life, art, and the senses

communicated an integration of the

spiritual and the material realms. This

integration follows through in their

prayers.

Circle me, Lord.

Keep protection near

And danger afar.

Circle me, Lord.

Keep hope within,

Keep doubt without.

Circle me, Lord.

Keep light near

And darkness afar.

Circle me, Lord.

Keep peace within,

Keep evil out.

HOW TO CONTACT US: Phone: 843-722-8882, Fax: 843-805-6621, Email: info@first-scots.org, Web: www.first-scots.org

The Reverend Dr. L. Holton Siegling, Jr., Senior Pastor The Reverend Dr. James T. Rogers, Associate Pastor

The Reverend Lissa Long, Transitional Director of Christian Education

Jennifer McPherson, Minister of Music and Organist Ricard Bordas, Director of Choral Music

Meg High, Children’s Choirs Christina Wilhoit, Handbell Choir Stephen Ministry

Deanna Barteet, Church Administrator Keilas Nazario, Director of Finance Pam Brice, Director of Communications Jamie Kuznik, Membership Assistant Terri Reno, Pastors’ Administrator Shelby Olinger, Financial Assistant

Megan Boucher, Middle School Youth Director Martha Harken, Kindergarten Director Nancy Hunsicker, Food Services Director Monica Mitchell, Sexton Jermaine Thomas, Sexton

CLASS OF 2018 CLASS OF 2019 CLASS OF 2020

Nancy Anne Hanson Elizabeth Biggers Bernat Robert Lambdin Dawson

Elise Keith Heape Ann-Marie Charlton Betts Hunter Gatewood

Elizabeth West Johnson Sharon Bryan Dillon Joshua John Osborn Gregory

Frank Lake Martin, Jr. Anne Haas Dukes Charles Tapley Gresham

John Stevenson Metcalf Ruth Walton Edwards William Patrick Moore

Page Blanding Palmer Leslie Morris Fellabom Pamela Saulsbury Wall

Rachel Ilene Remsburg George Daniel Flynn John Allen White, Sr.

Manning Farnsworth Snyder Erika H. Marshall Theophilus Darius Williams, IV

Ginny Driver Thaxton Harvey Jacobs Mason Susan Deemer Witty

Benjamin Norris Townsend

THE SESSION

George Edward Dickinson, Clerk David Clark Neff, Vice-Clerk

Dr. L. Holton Siegling Jr., Moderator Dale Cameron Poulnot, Treasurer

Dr. James T. Rogers, Vice-Moderator Rev. Lissa Long, Vice-Moderator

THE DIACONATE Nancy Anne Hanson, Moderator George Daniel Flynn, Vice-Moderator Page Blanding Palmer, Secretary

CLASS OF 2018 CLASS OF 2019 CLASS OF 2020

Frances Jenkins McDowell Bailey Thomas Powell Anderson Keith Lindsey Blake

Jane Thompson Davis Catherine Doscher Byrd Elizabeth Reynolds Garrett

Elizabeth Hunter McEaddy Dawson Todd Patterson Garrett Elizabeth Childers Hamilton

John Michael Grant Lynn Graves Elizabeth McKeown Martin

David Brian McCormack James A. Ham John Hugh McNeill

Madison Taylor McKenzie Craig Ireland Hanson James Harry Robbins, Jr.

David Clark Neff Steven Harth Amy Elizabeth Shubert

William Straehley Tucker, Jr. Rebekah Hughes Unger Barbara Propst Spell

Mark Kyle Zuraw