THE SENTINEL SEPTEMBER 2012 NEWS FOR MEMBERS & FRIENDS OF FIRST (SCOTS) PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

53 MEETING STREET CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA 29401 A CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) ORGANIZED IN 1731

First (Scots) Presbyterian Church 53 M eeting Street, Charleston, SC

843-722-8882 www.first-scots.org

You are invited to our 40th Kirkinǯ�oǯ the Tartan

Sunday, September 16 8:45 a.m. & 11:15 a.m.

Z Procession of Clan Tartans

Z Citadel Pipe Band

Z Parking in County Garage at the corner of Queen & King Streets is free with presentation of church worship bulletin

Z Nursery available

Guest Preacher: Dr. Rusty Douglas, Pastor First Presbyterian Church, Greenwood, M ississippi

Dr. Rusty Douglas serves now as pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Greenwood, Mississippi. That congregation has conducted 13 Kirkin’ o’ the Tartans services in celebration of their Scottish Presbyterian heritage. Dr. Douglas was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, and graduated from Appalachian State University, and the Columbia Theological Seminary. He has served congregations in Mississippi, Tennessee, South Carolina, and Georgia, including serving as an associate pastor with Dr. Daniel Massie in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Dr. Douglas served as Moderator of St. Andrew Presbytery in 2012. He is married to Betty and they have two children, Katharine and Philip. Katharine is an ER registered nurse. Philip is a junior at Mississippi State University studying aerospace engineering. Dr. Douglas is an avid golfer and enjoys watching reruns of the Andy Griffith Show.

Charleston Scottish Games and Highland Gathering Saturday, September 15th at Boone Hall Plantation, Mt. Pleasant

Advance ticket charge: $17 adults -$4 children Tickets are available in the church office, contact Deanna.

Rev. Dr. Rusty Douglas & Family

Pastoral Care (as of August 27, 2012)

CHRISTIAN LOVE AND SYMPATHY ARE EXTENDED TO:

Holly Watson and her sons, Andrew & Paul, in the death of her father,

Joe Lista

on Sunday, July 29th.

+ + +

Maria Schendzelos and her family

in the death of her mother,

Charlotte Crumley

on Tuesday, July 31st.

+ + +

Pastor Emeritus Rev. Dr. J. Phillips Noble, J. Phillips Noble, Jr., Dr. Betty Scott Noble

and their families

on the death of their wife and mother,

Betty Pope Scott Noble

on Tuesday, August 7th.

+ + +

The family and friends of

Juanita M. Warren who passed away

on Sunday, August 5th.

+ + + Bill Craver and his family

in the death of his sister-in-law,

Sandra Smith Craver

on Saturday, August 25th.

+ + +

Stephen Ministers CARE, but only GOD can CURE “Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”

Galatians 6:2 Contact Rev. Maggie Beamguard (722-8882, mbeamguard@first-scots.org)

or one of our Stephen Ministry Leaders:

Boyce & Sherry Cox, Betts Gatewood and John Griffin.

Katheryn Maverick Smith was born on Tuesday, June 5th.

Kitty is the daughter of Kirby & Laura Lynn Smith. + + +

Ava Leigh Pate was born on Monday, July 30th.

Ava is the daughter of Gene & Liz Pate. + + +

Astrid Evangeline Nelson was born on Wednesday, August 8th.

Evangeline is the daughter of Anthony & Kristin Nelson

and the granddaughter of Ron & Linda Nelson. + + +

Victoria Marianne Evans was born on Monday, August 13th.

Victoria is the daughter of Scott & Beth Evans.

+ + +

Charles Callan Jones was born on Monday, August 13th.

Callan is the son of Chase & Colleen Jones

and the grandson of Greg & Betsy Jones.

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

NURSERY WHICH IS FOR CHILDREN AGES

INFANTS - K5 ONLY.

Be Still and Know That I Am God Did you know that there is a room in

our church where you can go to “be still” and know the presence of the Lord?

The Prayer Room off of Lilly Chapel is available any time the church doors are open. Please use this opportunity to take quiet time from busy schedules and rest in His presence.

PASTORAL CARE AND LIFE OF THE CHURCH AT FIRST (SCOTS)

The Sacrament of Baptism Peter & Megan White presented their son,

Eli Williams White, for baptism on July 29th.

Elder Laird Staley assisted.

Rick & Trish Megica presented their son,

Clark Hamilton Megica, for baptism on August 5th.

Elder Marilyn Johnson assisted.

Ryan & Sonya Gilreath presented their daughter,

Lyla AnnLee Gilreath for baptism on August 19th.

Elder Dale Poulnot assisted.

CPR/First Aid Training

The training will be held on Saturday, September 22nd

8:30am - 2 pm. This training is for nursery staff,

but members of the congregation are welcome also.

If interested, please call Nancy Lewis.

Our Men’s Breakfast and Bible Study will resume on

Tuesday at 7am in Molly Wier Hall. All Men are cordially

invited to join us for this weekly gathering.

Breakfast is $5.

We will continue our study of Galatians at chapter 4,

verse 21, the Allegory of Hagar and Sarah.

FIRST (SCOTS) PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN & MEN’S BIBLE STUDY

What is Presbyterian Women? First (Scots) Presbyterian Women strive to unite all women of the church in Christian fellowship through small groups and gatherings. Presbyterian Women are organized into small groups, called Circles, that meet monthly to provide an inclusive, caring community of women united in Christian fellowship. A Circle is a place where faith is nurtured and growth takes place through worship, study, friendship, and outreach. It is a place where women encourage and support one another to bear personal witness to Christ in the family, in the congregation, in the community, and around the world. Through their activities and donations, the Circles support the Charleston Atlantic Presbytery, Thornwell Home and School for Children in Clinton, SC, Presbyterian Village of Summerville residents, our church’s freshmen college students, special offerings, pastoral care and local missions. Circles often have specific projects that they support as well. Current Circles Our congregation has five Circles that meet once a month. All women of the congregation are invited to visit the Circles and join one that fits their schedule and interests. If there is no Circle to meet your needs, let us know so we can work together to form a new one. Current Circles are as follows: Circle One: 2nd Tuesday of month, 10:30 AM, in church parlor Women gather for fellowship, service, and Bible Study and refreshments. Co Chairs: Elizabeth McAnally and Susan Burns Circle Two: 2nd Tuesday of month, 10:00 AM, in members’ homes. Each meeting includes fellowship, Bible study and refreshments. The group supports Thornwell Home for Children and the Crisis Ministries Soup Kitchen Co-Chairs: Sherry Cox and Jackie McSwain

Circle Five: 2nd Tuesday of month, 9:30 AM in members’ homes. The Betty Noble Circle concentrates on developing spiritual lives in a warm and supportive atmosphere. Each month various speakers and facilitators focus on relationships, spiritual growth, and family issues. Co-Chairs: Pam Callahan and Carolyn Jones Circle Six: 2nd Monday of month, 7:15 PM, in members’ homes. Women gather for fellowship, refreshments, Bible Study from the Presbyterian Women’s Horizons Bible Study Book and various special programs. Co-Chairs: Marilyn Johnson and Camilla McCall

Circle Seven: 2nd Thursday of month, 7:00 PM, in members’ homes. This group of young women shares an evening Bible study and focuses on its application to current women’s issues. Refreshments are served. Co Chairs: Laura Raffle and Rebecca Johnson

2012-2013 Presbyterian Women Board of Directors Moderator: Pat Dietz Vice Moderator: Nancy Hanson Secretary/Historian: Karen Stanley Treasurer: Brooks Holt Nominating Committee: Sue White Retreat Committee: Betty White Fellowship Co-Chairs: Linda Hanst, Martha Tucker, Donna Davis Staff Liaison: Mary Robinson Circle Co-Chairs: See above

All Women of First (Scots) Presbyterian Church You are invited to a Fall Lunch Break on Tuesday, September 11th ; 12:00 noon

At the home of Brooks Holt; 7 Orange Street Nursery available - please call the church office to make a reservation for your child.

LOCAL MISSIONS

FIRST (SCOTS) PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH -REFLECTING THE LIGHT OF CHRIST IN THE COMMUNITY First (Scots) is involved in our local community through financial support and hands-on volunteer support for some high impact non-profit organizations in the Charleston metro area.

One of the organizations we support is Habitat for Humanity. Charleston Habitat for Humanity is excited to welcome back First (Scots) Presbyterian Church for their latest Home Sponsor & Build. For Fall 2012, we will be partnering to build our first home in our newly purchased subdivision of Joppa Way in North Charleston. The location is one mile from the Montague Avenue Exit off of I-26. This community was started by another non-profit in 2005, there are 18 occupied homes, and Charleston Habitat owns the remaining 23 lots. Our goal is a fully-developed, vibrant community and our first homeowner is Ebony Pinckney, pictured below with her seven year old son Malachi. Ebony has completed most of her program requirements and will be on-site building each Saturday with First (Scots).

We intend to make the first volunteer Saturday for First (Scots) on September 22nd when we will build and raise the walls of Ebony’s home. We will have a dedication ceremony at lunch that will include members of our staff and Board and any member of First (Scots) congregation that would like to join us. We plan on building Saturdays throughout Fall 2012 with the home completed just before Christmas. The volunteer day will run from 8:30am to 4:00pm with a 45 minute break for lunch and we are looking for 14-15 volunteers for each morning and afternoon shift.

We are really looking forward to strengthening our partnership with First (Scots) Presbyterian Church through Ebony’s home this fall. Jeremy D. Browning Executive Director Charleston Habitat for Humanity

THE SENTINEL

Insta lla tion of Rev. Margaret Frampton Beamguard On Sunday, September 30th, we will have one worship service a t 11:15 am a t which time a commission from Charleston-Atlantic Presbytery will officia lly insta ll Maggie Beamguard as an Associa te Pastor for First (Scots). Rev. G ary Bullard , the Pastor of Magg ie ’s home church, Mt. Ple asant Presbyterian Church, will pre ach and other members o f the commission will p articip a te as we ll. Fo llowing the service there we ll be a recep tion in Mo lly W ier Ha ll honoring Maggie , her family and the members of the commission.

J K J K J K J K J J College of Elders to Gather on September 23

The College of Elders and their spouses will convene in Molly Wier Hall at 5:30 on Sunday, September 23, for a pot-luck supper followed immediately by a program led by Rev. James Rogers. Current members of the Session and their spouses are also invited and encouraged to attend. Rev. Rogers will speak about his experience as a delegate to the 220th General Assembly of the PC(USA) in Pittsburgh in July. Held at a time when the unity of the PC(USA) is under considerable stress, this Assembly received national attention as it struggled with high-profile issues including same-gender marriage, nongeographic presbyteries, and divestment from companies whose business in Israel is perceived as “nonpeaceful.” According to one commentator, it “defined [itself] chiefly by what it decided not to do.” A first-time delegate to a General Assembly meeting, Rev. Rogers will offer his own commentary in an up-close-and-personal perspective of this important event. Established in 2010, the College of Elders consists of all members of First (Scots) who have been ordained as a ruling or teaching elder in any Presbyterian or Reformed congregation and who do not currently serve on the Session. All elders attending the September 23 meeting are asked to bring one dish suitable for sharing at a light Sunday’s supper. Please RSVP to Anne in the church office (722-8882).

Taizé Prayer Worship with Communion at First (Scots) First and Third Wednesdays of the Month (September 19 – May 15)

What is Taizé? Taizé is a small town in the south of Burgundy, France where Brother Roger Schutz founded a community devoted to prayer and living a parable of reconciliation over 70 years ago. At first the community served people displaced by World War II, many of whom were Jews. There were many children orphaned by the war and many of these children were welcomed at Taizé by Brother Roger and his sister Genevieve. Also welcomed were German prisoners of war being detained in France.

Today the Community is made up of brothers from all the continents and major denominations who gather together three times a day, seven days a week, throughout the year to pray. A purpose of the community is to bring all together in Christ.

What is Taizé worship? The style of Taizé worship has been developed by the community at Taizé. What is unique to the Taizé worship are singing, prayer, and readings from the Bible and period of silence. The repetition of simple musical lines and core biblical texts can be sung by a whole assembly of various nationalities, languages, and denominations. And silence is simply holding oneself in a presence and letting Christ, through the Holy Spirit, pray in us.

At First (Scots), the Taizé prayer worship with communion will be held on the first and third Wednesdays of the month from September to May in the Lilly Chapel from 5:30pm to 6pm followed by communion. (the first Taize service this year will be held on Wednesday, September 19).

Please join us for this spiritual prayer worship.

SUNDAY SCHOOL & WEDNESDAY NIGHT PROGRAMS

Sunday School September 2012-May 2013

10:00 am -11:00 am Preschool: 2 year old class - Wee Believe (PCUSA) taught by Nancy Lewis, Laura Ann Moore, Pam Wall & staff. 3 year old class - Wee Believe (PCUSA) taught by Lollie Haugh, Stephen Smith, Carmen Glenn, & Kim Vroon. 4 & 5 year old class - Wee Believe (PCUSA) taught by Elizabeth Hamilton, Amy McClain, Fran Hawk, Machen Meetze & staff.

Elementary: Year 1 “Walk with Me” 1st Grade taught by Chris Bucknam, Michelle Parks, Brad & Beth Morrison, Jessica Jackson & Heidi Whaley. 2nd & 3rd Grade taught by Steve Ruemelin, Michelle Vandermaas, Janet White, Kimberly Zimlich & Ross Hostettler. 4th & 5th Grade taught by Haley Carter, Greg McKenzie, Boyd Gillespie, & Mark Johnson. Music Leaders: Phyllis Dickinson, Helen Watson, & Marsha Goldsmith.

Youth: 6th & 7th Grade “Walk with Me” Year 2; taught by Keith Beeks, Bob Bean, Betsy Martin & Edward Hay. 8th grade Confirmation Class; taught by Rev. James Rogers and Amy Shubert. 9th-12th grade taught by Joanne Harth, John McNeill, & Sarah Wiggins.

Adults: Wired Word - Current Events; led by Jim & Jan Temple in the conference room. Explorer’s Class - Bible based discussion with some video; led by Richard Daehler-Wilking and Boyce Cox in room #227. Covenant Class - Uniform Lesson Series on “Faith” - Smyth & Helwys; led by Barbara Buckley in room#202. Mere Christians Young Adult Class - Francis Chan book and DVD “The Forgotten God - tragic neglect of Holy Spirit; led by Suzanne Lewis & Heather Schwartzberg in room #228. Contemporary Christians Young Adult Class - Subject/curriculum to be determined and will include DVD discussion programs by John Ortberg and Andy Stanley, plus others; led by Greg Jones, Steve Harth & Martha Jane Hudnall in room #233. Dan Adams Class - The Present Word (PCUSA); led by Bob Baldwin & Chris Hawk in room #203. The Great Courses - DVD courses led by famous professors and covering topics like the Holy Land Revisited, Church History and Philosophy of Religion held in room #229.

BETH MOORE CLASSES TO BEGIN: TO LIVE IS CHRIST – The Life and Ministry of Paul. There are two options for classes. Wednesday – 10:00-11:30 a.m. beginning September 12 – led by Margaret Bouch and meets in room 227-228. Tuesday – 5:30-7:00 p.m. beginning September 11 – led by Joanne Harth and meets in room 233. *Both classes will meet for an 11-session video/discussion session. Cost of workbook: $15.00. PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE AND GET YOUR NAME ON THE LIST FOR WORKBOOK ORDER.

WEDNESDAY CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES: Please come for dinner on Wednesday, September 12 as we kick off our new year! You will hear about the classes/programs being offered as well as an explanation of our TAIZE Worship Services. We will have a Missions emphasis after dinner and stay in Molly Wier together. GODVIEWS: The Convictions that Drive Us and Divide Us. – A Christian Education course for adults based on book by Dr. Jack Haberer which identifies five different ways that individual Christians may perceive God working in their lives and in the life of the Church. In so doing, Haberer offers a context for understanding why committed Christians can disagree so profoundly, and suggests some approaches toward conflict resolution. GodViews was published in 2001, written during a time of deep division within the PC(USA). Therefore, as a work of applied theology, its insights are vital to us now as our denomination is once again faced with divisive theological and governmental issues. CLASSES WILL BEGIN, Wednesday, September 19 and will meet from 4:30-5:15 in room 202. Our own Dr. Bob White will lead this class and will meet through end of November. (no class October 31 or November 21). DAVE RAMSEY’S FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY has been rewritten and we will offer it on Wednesday nights led by Beth Cohen-Nault. Time and start date to be decided. It will meet in the Conference Room on the second floor. Watch the bulletin for more details. NEW WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY There is no question that life is busy. Our spiritual lives often take a backseat to the demands of the world, but we know it is our spirituality and faith that helps us make sense of the world. We invite all women to join us to engage the scriptures and one another in faith and friendship, seeking strength and encouragement for daily life. Come nurture your spiritual self on Wednesdays from 4:30-5:15. Rev. Maggie Beamguard will be leading this new class from September through December. 5:30 PM EVENING PRAYER AND COMMUNION SERVICE in the Lilly Chapel (Taize services on the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays) 6 pm Wednesday Night Supper - cost: - Free for 0 through 5 years old; 6 yrs old - High School & full-time College Students: $5.00pp After High School and older: $8.00 pp ; Single Family Household: $22.00 All “to go” plates: $8.00 pp

Parents children: Don’t forget to pick up a quiet church bag on your way into “big

church” (also known by the adults as the Sanctuary). The bags

and Bibles for the children to use during the sermon are located

in baskets (1) by the piano at the front of the church and (2) to

the left of the main doors when you walk into “big Church”!

“Thank you to the Children’s Council for helping our children

Know Jesus, Love Jesus and Follow Jesus!

“ Things Scottish”

Scottish Heritage Sunday is coming up on September 16th A reception will be held in Molly Wier Hall following both services and we would appreciate any volunteers who would like to help with setup of the reception, keeping the goodies stocked during the event, or clean up afterwards. As usual, we are looking forward to church members providing donations of shortbread, oatmeal cookies, Scotch eggs, and all things Scottish. If anyone would like to help please call Hayley Carter.

THE SENTINEL

New Music Ministry for all Children and Youth **Register Now**

An outstanding opportunity for children and youth is now available at First (Scots)!

On Wednesday, September 12, new choirs will begin for children and youth between 3K and 8th grade. Children and youth from the community at large are also welcome, so if your children have friends they would like to invite, by all means encourage them to join us.

The Choir schedule is integrated with the Kirk Club schedule on Wednesday afternoons. Choirs will meet from September to May and sing during several worship services throughout the church year.

Cherub Choir (3K and 4K) 4:00-4:30 Leanne Seabright Alleluia Choir (5K, 1st and 2nd Grade) 4:30-5:00 Leanne Seabright Kirk Choristers(3rd-5th Grade) 3:40-4:25 Ricard Bordas Youth Choir(6th-8th Grade) 4:30-5:45 Ricard Bordas

Choir Directors: Leanne Seabright joins our staff with five years of experience as a director of music ministry and two years of experience as

a school music teacher for children preschool through 5th grade. She is the mother of three children, ages 3, 4, and 10 years old.

Ricard Bordas conducted the Catalan National Children’s Choir (youth ages 11-14) in Barcelona for four years and has conducted our Kirk Choristers for the last two years. He currently conducts our Kirk Choir, the Charleston Men’s Chorus, and the Singing Buccaneers at Charleston Southern University. Ricard has one son, 7 years old.

Parents now have three choices on Wednesday for their children: Kirk Club activities, but not in choir Kirk Club activities, including choir (no extra charge) Choir only (no charge)

Plan now for your children to take advantage of this exceptional opportunity in a loving and nurturing context. They will gain basic listening, rhythm, and singing skills as they learn to worship through song.

REGISTER ON LINE at www.first-scots.org. Questions call Charlotte Gillespie, Children & Youth Choir Coordinator.

CALLING ALL SINGERS !! "Amahl and the Night Visitors" is an hour long, one act opera in English about a young lame boy who lives with his widowed mother in a humble cottage near Bethlehem. Three kings, while following a star, stop at the cottage asking to rest awhile. Embarrassed that she has nothing to offer these wealthy kings, Amahl's mother sends him to ask nearby villagers and shepherds to bring food for them. Intrigue ensues when the mother sees "All That Gold" and sings what she could do for her child with it. If you would enjoy singing in the Chorus of Villagers and Shepherds who bring food and entertainment for the kings, please plan to rehearse with us in the First (Scots) choir room. It is an opportunity for singers, including families, to perform together. Here are the rehearsal dates:

We hope you can join us. It will be a memorable performance. Please contact Marsha Goldsmith

Sundays 1-2:30 pm October 28th November 4th,11th,18th December 2nd

Thursdays 7-8:30 pm November 1st, 8th, 15th,29th December 6th

Tech week in the Sanctuary at 7-8:30 pm December 9th, 10th, 11th

Performance at 7:30 pm Wednesday, December 12th .

The Kirk Café is open on Sunday mornings (except for September 2 & 9)

Come enjoy a great breakfast menu before Sunday school.

Welcome Home Youth Mission Teams! Our middle school mission team served in Asheville, NC during June and partnered with a variety of urban mission projects including a homeless assistance agency, a center for children with developmental disabilities, a food bank (sorting potatoes!), a veteran’s ministry, a children's day camp for at risk children, and a women's shelter. The team worked in a garden, shared lunch, painted, landscaped, served ice cream sundaes, played water games, sorted supplies, collected trash and more, all while meeting many people who call Asheville home. They even got to experience some whitewater rafting! Team members included:

Our high school mission team served in New Orleans in July, painting the local schools, helping teachers get ready for the school year, assisting at the local food bank, working at a therapeutic horse riding center, and more. One of the most meaningful parts of the trip was visiting the Williams family at their home and hearing their story of faith and hope as they survived the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina by staying in their attic for three days. Did I mention that the mission team got to eat beignets at Café du Monde and explore the French Quarter? Team members included:

September Youth Events:

For youth in grades 6-12 Meet in the Kirk House (62 King Street) unless noted otherwise

September 9: Youth Group Kickoff Dinner for Youth and Parents (5-7pm)

September 16: Boating Party at the Danielowski’s Home (meet at 1895 Bowens Island Road, 29412; 4-7pm) September 23: High School: Crisis Ministries Soup Kitchen (5-7:30pm)

Middle School: Service Event (TBA, 5-7pm) September 30: Photo Scavenger Hunt (5-7pm)

Luke Ablonczy, Ansley Bucknam,

Ethan Carter, Joseph DeVito,

Jules Harper, Megan Holderness,

Caroline Main, William Manuel,

Connor McCraw, Mattie McKenzie,

Mark Militzer, Stafford Mullin,

Elizabeth Ouzts, Eliza Rivers,

Anna Ruemelin, Nelson Werber,

Dalton Grace Wiggins, and Julia Zimlich (youth);

Zsolt Ablonczy, Hope Hendricks,

Hannah Leonhard, James Rogers,

and Steve Ruemelin (adults).

Mark Ablonczy, Matthew Ablonczy,

Rebecca Bonner, Allie Bucknam,

Jackson Carter, Erin Davis,

Molly Davis, Brody Haley,

Castles Leland,

Sophie Earle McCraw

Cole Shubert, Paul Watson,

Davis Wiggins, Sutherland Wiggins,

Charlotte Zuraw, Everett Zuraw (youth);

Harold Davis, Hannah Leonhard,

Dayna Perkins, James Rogers,

Mark Zuraw (adults).

SEPTEMBER 2012 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

2 No Kirk Café

9 am Summer Sunday School 10 am Worship

Baptism - Brooks 11:15 am Flower Ministry

3 LABOR DAY

Church Office Closed

4 7 am Men’s Breakfast (MWH) 9:15 am PW Board Meet. (#203) 11 am Staff Meet (Conf. Rm.) 2 pm Recorder Practice (Parlor)

5 6:30 pm Youth Leaders Dinner (Kirk Hs) 6:50 pm Kirk Choir Practice

6

7

8 Youth Event

9 RALLY DAY No Kirk Café

8:45 am Worship 10 am Sunday School

11:15 am Worship 12:30 pm Flower Ministry

5 pm Parent & Youth Dinner (Molly Wier Hall)

10 9 am Lectio Divina (Carriage Hs) 12 pm Prayers of Concern (Parlor)12:30 pm Kindergarten Board Meet. (Conference Room) 1:30 pm Bridge (#203) 5:30 pm Neighborhood Assoc Membership Meeting (MWH)

11 7 am Men’s Breakfast (MWH) 11 am Staff Meet (Conf. Rm.) 2 pm Recorder Practice (Parlor) 5:30 pm Beth Moore Bible Study (#233)

12 10 am Beth Moore Bible Study (#227) 3:30 pm Kirk Club Study Hall (MWH) 3:40 pm Kirk Choristers (#309) 4 pm Kirk Club 4 pm Cherub Choir (#112) 4:30 pm Alleluia Choir (#119) 4:30 pm Youth Choir (#301) 5:30 pm Evening Prayer (Chapel) 6 pm Wednesday Night Supper Wednesday Night Program 6:50 pm Kirk Choir Practice

13

14

15

16 SCOTTISH HERITAGE SUNDAY

Kirk Café 8:45 am Worship

Reception (MWH) 10 am Sunday School

11:15 am Worship Reception (MWH)

12:30 pm Flower Ministry 4 pm HS & MS Youth Event

17 9 am Lectio Divina (Carriage Hs) 12 pm Prayers of Concern (Parlor) 1:30 pm Bridge (#203) SEE MEETING SCHEDULE BELOW

18 7 am Men’s Breakfast (MWH) 9 am Kindergarten Parents(MWH) 11 am Staff Meet (Conf. Rm.) 2 pm Recorder Practice (Parlor) 5:30pm Beth Moore Bible Study (#233)

19 10 am Beth Moore Bible Study (#227) 3:30 pm Kirk Club Study Hall (MWH) 3:40 pm Kirk Choristers (#309) 4 pm Kirk Club 4 pm Cherub Choir (#112) 4:30 pm Wednesday Night Programs(Ses.1) 4:30 pm Alleluia Choir (#119) 4:30 pm Youth Choir (#301) 5:30 pm Taize Service (Chapel) 5:30 pm Stephen Ministry Peer (#202) 6 pm Wednesday Night Supper 6:50 pm Kirk Choir Practice 7 pm Wednesday Night Programs (Ses. 2)

20 6 pm God’s Gift Shop Meeting

(Conf. Rm)

21

22 8:30 am

CPR Training (MWH & #112)

Habitat House

Dedication

23 Kirk Café

8:45 am Worship 10 am Sunday School

11:15 am Worship 12:30 pm Flower Ministry

5 pm HS & MS Youth Event 5:30 pm College of Elders

(MWH)

24 9 am Lectio Divina (Carriage Hs) 12 pm Prayers of Concern (Parlor) 1:30 pm Bridge (#203) 5:30 pm Christian Ed (#203) 7 pm Session (MWH)

25 7 am Men’s Breakfast (MWH) 11 am Staff Meet (Conf. Rm.) 2 pm Recorder Practice (Parlor) 5:30 pm Beth Moore Bible Study (#233)

26 10 am Beth Moore Bible Study (#227) 3:30 pm Kirk Club Study Hall (MWH) 3:40 pm Kirk Choristers (#309) 4 pm Kirk Club 4 pm Cherub Choir (#112) 4:30 pm Wednesday Night Programs(Ses.1) 4:30 pm Alleluia Choir (#119) 4:30 pm Youth Choir (#301) 5:30 pm Evening Prayer (Chapel) 6 pm Wednesday Night Supper 6:50 pm Kirk Choir Practice 7 pm Wednesday Night Programs (Ses. 2)

27 6 pm

Kindergarten Family Night

(MWH)

28 5 pm

McCormick & Wright

Rehearsal

29 5 pm

McCormick & Wright Wedding

30 ASSOCIATE PASTOR

INSTALLATION Kirk Café

10 am Sunday School 11:15 am Worship

Reception following Service (Molly Wier Hall)

12:30 pm Flower Ministry 5 pm HS & MS Youth Event

5:15 pm Finance (Conf. Room) 5:30 pm World Missions (#233) 6 pm Property (#206) 6 pm Fellowship (#227) 6 pm Local Missions (#228)

6 pm Worship (#229) 6 pm Evangelism (#203) 6 pm Congregational Care (Parlor) 7 pm Diaconate (MWH)

Committee Meetings for Monday, September 17th

Please join us in extending Birthday wishes to Mrs. Mickey Baker, who will celebrate her 100th Birthday on Thursday, September 27th.

If you would like to send a greeting, her address is : Mrs. Mary P. Baker

1885 Rifle Range Road Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina 29464

Sign up for this year's Koinonia groups will be on Sunday, September 23rd & September 30th on the church portico as well as at the September Wednesday

Night Suppers. Koinonia is a great way to meet new people in the Church and fellowship with those you already know.

SEPTEMBER WORSHIP SCHEDULE SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

10 A.M. DR. DANIEL MASSIE

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 8:45 A.M. & 11:15 A.M. DR. DANIEL MASSIE

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 8:45 A.M. & 11:15 A.M.

SCOTTISH HERITAGE SUNDAY DR. RUSTY DOUGLAS

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 8:45 A.M. & 11:15 A.M. DR. DANIEL MASSIE

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 11:15 A.M.

INSTALLATION OF REV. BEAMGUARD REV. GARY BULLARD

Week of AUGUST 27-SEPT. 2 Mary Nance Huff 556-0269

Week of SEPTEMBER 3-9 Ralph McCullough 723-3521

Week of SEPTEMBER 10-16 Joel Bateman 388-8031

Week of SEPTEMBER 17-23 Laird Staley 971-8410

Week of SEPTEMBER 24-30 Linda Stout 884-0116

AUGUST 31- SEPT. 3 Rev. Maggie Beamguard

901-0570

SEPTEMBER 7–10 Dr. Daniel Massie 442-1226

SEPTEMBER 14-17 Rev. Maggie Beamguard

901-0570

SEPTEMBER 21- 24 Rev. James Rogers 513-3717

SEPTEMBER 28- OCT. 1 Dr. Daniel Massie 442-1226

ELDER ON CALL DEACON ON CALL PASTOR ON CALL

SEPTEMBER USHER TEAMS SEPTEMBER 2 SEPTEMBER 9 SEPTEMBER 16 SEPTEMBER 23 SEPTEMBER 30 10 am 8:45 am Bernard Groseclose David Neff David McCormack No Service Geoff Lewis 11:15 am Don Hanst Keith Blake Amelia White Joe Hauhn

Dr. Daniel W. Massie, Senior Pastor

Dr. Terry L. Wilson, Assistant to the Pastor

Reverend James T. Rogers, Associate Pastor

Reverend Margaret Frampton Beamguard, Associate Pastor

Dr. JeeYoon Choi, Director of Music and Organist

Ricard Bordas, Choirmaster

First (Scots) Presbyterian Church Sunday Worship 8:45 & 11:15 A. M . starting September 9th

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

Ron Nelson, Church Administrator

Lynell Baldwin, Office Accountant

Deanna Barteet, Secretary to the Pastors,

Office Manager and Publications

Jamie Kuznik, Membership Assistant

Anne Walpole, Office Assistant

Wilhelmina McPherson, Housekeeping

Troy Palmer, Sexton

Jermaine Thomas, Sexton

Mary Robinson, M.A., CCE, Director of Christian Education

Angie Miller, Christian Education and Youth

Administrative Assistant

Nancy Lewis, Nursery Coordinator

Megan Boucher, Middle School Youth Director

Dayna Perkins, Youth Ministry Intern

Hannah Leonhard, Youth Ministry Intern

Dianne Lever, Hospital Chaplain

Martha Harken, Kindergarten Director

The October Sentinel deadline is NOON on September 19th To submit an article for The Sentinel, please email information to: Deanna Barteet at dbarteet@first-scots.org

Stephen Ministry

Week of AUGUST 27-SEPT. 2

Michael Dennis 324-1928

Week of SEPTEMBER 3-9 Scott Evans 860-4884

Week of SEPTEMBER 10-16 Suzanne Lewis 377-8004

Week of SEPTEMBER 17-23 Megan McComas 425-4815

Week of SEPTEMBER 24-30 Polly Rainey 901-9173

Storm Policy as it affects morning worship The Senior Pastor, Clerk of Session and the Worship Committee Chairperson will make a determination as to whether services will be conducted. We will notify the T.V. and Radio stations as to our decision and will keep the Kirk News updated on current information regarding our cancellations.

THE SENTINEL

Peanut Butter & Jelly Alert! The Meal on Wheels closet is very low on Peanut Butter and Jelly (especially sugar free). Please support this mission by contributing today! You can leave your donations in the Meals on Wheels closet in

Molly Wier Hall or in the cooler marked for Meals on Wheels in the church sacristy. Thank you!

is now available for First (Scots) members who would like to give online!