THE SENTINEL OCTOBER 2013 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

Rev. Dr. Rusty Douglas & Family

Mark Your Calendars for Our Parramore Preaching Series 2013

November 3rd and 4th The Reverend Canon Paul-Gordon Chandler,

Guest Preacher

Do plan to join us for our Parramore Preaching Series scheduled for Sunday and Monday, November 3rd and 4th. Our very special guest is the Reverend Canon Paul-Gordon Chandler. I met Paul-Gordon last year when we worshiped at his English-speaking parish, Church of St. John the Baptist/Maadi in Cairo, Egypt, while visiting one of our members, Jodi Bateman and her husband Ned Forney. Reverend Chandler is an amazing and gifted author, interfaith advocate, social entrepreneur, and U.S. Episcopal priest. Having been born in and having served as a Christian leader in predominantly Muslim lands, he is by experience and education, knowledgeable and conversant in Christian-Muslim relations. His book Pilgrims of Christ on the Muslim Road: Exploring a New Path Between Two Faiths has received wide acclaim. Currently on sabbatical living in Chicago, Reverend Chandler is speaking/lecturing around the world on this very timely topic. His book has been commended by such worldwide leaders as Desmond Tutu, Lord Carey (103rd Archbishop of Canterbury), Archbishop Elias Chacour, Eugene Petterson, Ralph Winter, Philip Yancey and others. Paul-Gordon is a graduate of Wheaton College and Chichester Theological Seminary in England. Currently he is working on a feature film production based on the best-selling novel and interfaith love story entitled Ports of Call by Amin Maalouf. Reverend Chandler will preach on Sunday morning, November 3rd at both services and at an evening service at 7 pm. On Monday evening in Molly Wier Hall, we will present a lecture on Christian-Muslim relations where the public is cordially invited to attend. Come join us and bring your friends. Danny Massie

<For more information go to: www.paulgordonchandler.com>

Service of Healing and Wholeness October 27, 2013 at 5 pm

The Prayer Ministry invites you to join us for a Service of Healing and Wholeness on October 27th at 5:00 p.m. Because this service falls so closely to All Saints’ Day, the theme for this service will be “Remembrance.” We will have an opportunity to remember the saints who have impacted our lives who have gone to the church triumphant. The service will follow our PC (U.S.A) Service for Wholeness in the Book of Common Worship and will include scripture reading, a meditation, singing, prayers of intercession, communion and an opportunity (should you choose) to come forward to share your prayer concerns and/or receive the laying on of hands from trained prayer teams. Healing was an integral part of the ministry of Jesus and a ministry the church continues as one way in which it cares for people.

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Pastoral Care (as of September 29, 2013)

CHRISTIAN LOVE AND SYMPATHY ARE EXTENDED TO:

The friends & family of Mary Rebekah Andrews “Beckie” McNeill who passed away on Friday, August 30th.

+ + + The friends & family of

Dorothy Ross “Dot” Givan who passed away on Saturday, August 31st.

+ + + Megan McComas and her family in the death of her grandfather,

Rev. Jack D. McComas on Friday, August 28th. + + +

Bob Hurd and his family on the death of his father,

The Honorable George N. Hurd, Jr. on Monday, September 2nd.

+ + + The friends & family of Col. John S. Allison

who passed away on Thursday, September 6th. + + +

Basil Lucas and his family on the death of his grandfather,

A. Basil Youngblood on Friday, September 6th. + + +

Susan Parsell and her family on the death of her mother-in-law,

Mary P. Parsell on Monday, September 9th. + + +

Stewart Garrett and his family on the death of his mother,

Anne Garrett on Saturday, September 7th. + + +

Lora Moses and her family on the death of her husband,

Henry “Hank” Moses on Friday, September 13th. + + +

Troy Palmer and his family on the death of his father,

Louis Palmer on Saturday, September 21st.

Carl Whitten Meares, IV was born on Friday, August 2nd.

Whit is the son of Whitten and Mollie Meares. + + +

Maxwell Sullivan Carroll was born on Tuesday, August 27th.

Sully is the son of Max & Meg Carroll. + + +

Matilda Hollingsworth Cole was born on Thursday, August 29th.

Tillie is the daughter of Whitney & Charles Cole and the granddaughter of Charlie & Joanne Cole.

+ + + Maya Elizabeth Witty & Taylor Mackenzie Witty

were born on Thursday, September 5th. Maya & Taylor are the daughters of Justin & Erica Witty

and the granddaughters of John & Susan Witty. + + +

Annie Hall Gaillard Stelling was born on Wednesday, September 18th.

Annie Hall is the daughter of Scott & Janie Stelling and the granddaughter of Barbara Beard.

+ + +

Ashlea Reaghan Ryan was born on Thursday, September 19th.

Ashlea is the daughter of Patrick & Kathryn Ryan and the granddaughter of Marsha Goldsmith.

+ + +

Scott Maguire Kramer was born on Friday, September 20th.

Scott is the son of Gregory & Lucie Maguire Kramer and the grandson of Bobby & Lucie Maguire.

The Sacrament of Baptism Parker Green & Alison Canada-Green presented their daughter, Honor Anne Green, for baptism on September 15th. Elder Bill Green assisted.

Robert & Anna Benson presented their son, Robert Moore Benson IV, for baptism on September 15th. Elder Jules Anderson assisted.

Shelley Workman presented her daughter, Brynna Anne Workman, for baptism on September 22nd. Brynna’s grandfather David Wilkinson, an elder from Decatur Presbyterian Church, assisted, while Dr. Phillips Noble officiated.

Mike & Sarah Bryce presented their daughter, Ella Huguenin Bryce, for baptism on September 29th. Elders Anne F. Smith & Nancy Harley assisted.

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

CHRISTIAN LOVE AND SYMPATHY ARE EXTENDED TO: Nate & Anne Reid and their family on the death of their daughter, Elizabeth McLeod Reid on Sunday, September 15th.

Elizabeth was born on Friday, September 6th and was baptized by Dr. Massie. Whit & Anne Smith and Helen Reid are her grandparents.

NEW MEMBERS CLASS

Many  thanks  to  everyone  for  two wonderful  and  successful Welcome  Events! We  appreciate  our Hostesses  for opening  their  homes,  our  Board members  for  providing  all  the wonderful  food  and  our many  attendees who         enjoyed all the tasty treats and fabulous fellowship. If you signed up for one of our Circles, your name and contact information was passed along to the appropriate Circle leader who will be in contact if she has not done so already. 

 

October Circles  

Circle 1 will meet Tuesday, October 8th at 10:30 am in the Church Parlor. This group will be studying the Presbyterian Women’s Bible study entitled An Abiding Hope: The Presence of God in Exodus and Deuteronomy by Janice Catron. Please contact co‐leaders Elizabeth McAnally or Mary Ellen MacGregor if you have any questions.  

Circle 2 will meet Tuesday, October 8th at 10 am at the home of Ann Bracket. This group will also be studying the Presbyterian Women’s Bible study entitled An Abiding Hope: The Presence of God in Exodus and Deuteronomy by Janice Catron. Please contact co‐leaders Anne Alford or Julie Smith if you have any questions.  

Circle 5 will meet Tuesday, October 8th at 9:30 am at the home of Charlotte Gillespie. This group will dive into the first part of a Spiritual Growth Assessment. Please contact co‐leaders Margaret Bouch, Betts Gatewood, or             Lisa Heape if you have any questions.  

Circle 6 will meet on Monday, October 14th at 7:15 pm at the home of Dola Gresham. This group will be studying the Presbyterian Women’s Bible study entitled An Abiding Hope: The Presence of God in Exodus and Deuteronomy by Janice Catron. Please contact co‐leaders Marilyn Johnson or Camilla McCall if you have any questions.  

Circle 7 will meet on Thursday, October 10th at the home of Polly Rainey. This group will begin the study entitled "Your Beautiful Purpose: Discovering and Enjoying What God Can Do Through You" by Susie Larson. Please contact co‐leaders Laura Raffle or Rebecca Johnson if have any questions. 

PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN

The next New Members Class will be held during the month of October, beginning on Sunday, October 6 and continuing on Sunday, October 13, 20 & 27. If you or someone you know is interested in attending the class,

please contact Jamie Kuznik in the church office (jkuznik@first-scots.org or 722-8882).

If you are interested in helping encourage new and potential new members or would like to help the Evangelism Committee, please consider serving in one of the following areas and contact Keith Blake (kblakechas@aol.com) for more information on how you can help: Friendly Scots – Responsibilities include contacting first time visitors and those who have indicated interest in becoming new members and provide information about the New Members Classes. New Members Luncheons – Held 3 times a year following the 11:15 am service on Sundays when new members are received. Church Docents – The Docents conduct weekly church tours on Sunday mornings after the worship services that help inform guests and potential new members about the life and ministry of First (Scots).

First (Scots) Women’s Retreat Join in a weekend to Rest, Renew, Restore

January 24-26, 2014 Pawleys Plantation Conference Center/two bedroom resort condos

The Theme is Trusting God for Everything and will be led by Jan Cook, Assistant Pastor, FPC of Hilton Head Island

Time for building relationships, nurturing your spirit and celebrating our lives together! The cost is $180 and includes resort condo accommodations and 4 meals

Registration forms available at the church office Information Center and deadline to register is December 11th! Contact Sue White (556-3234) or Pat Dietz (849-0719) for more information

STEWARDSHIP

First (Scots) Stewardship Survey We want to prepare for an effective and inspiring stewardship Campaign, one that will generate excitement, enthusiasm, and unite us with a common vision for our church.

Summoned by God’s grace in Jesus Christ to be friends and servants to God and neighbor, and to make disciples of all nations, our mission is to glorify

and enjoy God, honoring the past, serving the present, and shaping the future through shared ministries of worship, education, mission and fellowship.

To help guide us along the way we need everyone’s thoughts and input before we begin. As stewardship chair, I am asking for your help, please give us your best thinking and let us hear from you. We have thought of a church wide survey with a goal to not only increase giving, but also increase our members’ personal involvement with the ministry of First (Scots). We want everyone to become personally involved with stewardship. David Spell, Stewardship Chairman John Wall, Laird Staley, David Hay, Jon Carter, Stewardship Committee

Stewardship Questions A) What should our church goals be for stewardship? 1.

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B) What are your ideas for Inspirational Giving? 1.

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C) Questions: 1. What charitable (benevolent) giving programs which First (Scots) supports are most important to you?

2. What is one thing about the charitable giving priorities of First (Scots) that you would never change?

3. What is one thing about the charitable giving priorities of First (Scots) that you would change if you could?

D) Do you have personal stewardship goals? 1. How are you presently involved in the ministries of First (Scots)?

2. Are you willing to be personally involved in the Church’s ministry in some way?

3. How?

Print Name Phone & Email Address __________________________________ __________________________________________________

First (Scots) Presbyterian Church

Phone: 843-722-8882, Fax: 843-805-6621, Email: info@first-scots.org, Web: www.first-scots.org Please return the survey to the church office, place in offering plate, or complete online by October 6th.

OCTOBER YOUTH NEWS October Youth Events: For youth in grades 6-12 5-7pm in the Kirk House (62 King Street) unless noted otherwise October 6: High School – Pet Helpers (12:30-4pm) Middle School – Buddy Walk (meet in Kirk House after 11:15am worship & group will return at 5:30pm) October 13: High School – Photo Scavenger Hunt Middle School – Dinner Downtown (please bring $10-$15 for dinner) October 20: High School – Presbyterian Village Service Project Middle School – Teddy Bears for MUSC Children’s Hospital October 27: High School – Beach Bonfire Middle School – Booing (surprising people with Halloween treats)

Our high school youth mission team served in Costa Rica in June, partnering with a church and supporting their ministry efforts in the Pavones neighborhood in San Isidro de El General. Projects included leading worship, playing games with children in a park near the church, leading activities at schools, maintenance projects at two church sites, and more. Each evening the group gathered at a local sports complex for recreation. Other highlights from the trip included a zip line tour in the mountains and an afternoon at the surfing town of Dominical. Learn more about this mission trip by reading letters from our team members included in this edition of the Sentinel. Team members included Matthew Ablonczy, Rebecca Bonner, Ethan Carter, Jackson Carter, Molly Davis, Joseph DeVito, Benjamin Edwards, Brody Haley, Wyatt Hay, Castles Leland, Sophie Earle McCraw, Eva Newman, Cassidy Rindge, Eliza Rivers, Cole Shubert, Leslie Thelan, Davis Wiggins, Sutherland Wiggins, & Charlotte Zuraw (youth); Dayna Perkins, James Rogers, Kate Rogers, & Saye Simpson (adults).

It Was an Awesome Summer!

Our middle school youth mission team served in Clendenin, West Virginia during July and joined over three hundred youth and adults from around the country. Work crews painted homes, built decks, created wheelchair ramps, put siding on houses, and more, all while developing relationships with the resident at their worksite. Each night included games and worship which focused on the “What do you stand for?” theme. The group was even selected to perform “I’m Christian and I Know It” in the talent show. Team members included Luke Ablonczy, Erika Andrade, Adam Ballou, Gracie Bollinger, Andre Boucher, Grace Gehlken, Lilly Gillespie, Jules Harper, Megan Holderness,

Cray Johnson, Kenneth Johnson, Caroline Main, Heyward Main, William Manuel, Mattie McKenzie, Elizabeth Ouzts, Gabe Rodrigo, Maddie Schutte, Carter Shubert, Nelson Werber, Andrew Zimlich, & Julia Zimlich (youth); Zsolt Ablonczy, Megan Boucher, Hannah Leonhard, James Rogers, & Mark Zuraw (adults).

OCTOBER YOUTH NEWS

Youth and adults from First Scots spent time in Tennessee at Maryville College this summer for the Middle School Montreat Conference. The group explored “Rolling Away Stones” through games, songs, small groups, worship, and keynote sessions. The group even participated in the variety show, writing and performing a song entitled “I Knew You Were Jesus.” Youth attending this year: Eliza Basel, Helen Gillespie, Lilly Gillespie, Megan Holderness, Mattie McKenzie, Carter Shubert, Elizabeth Snyder, Manning Snyder, Dalton Grace Wiggins, Sutherland Wiggins (work crew), Charlotte Zuraw (work crew), Hannah Leonhard (adult), & James Rogers (adult).

Reflections on the Costa Rica Mission Trip Dear First Scots Congregation, Thank you so much for all your support and prayers as twenty-three youth and adults embarked on a week long journey to serve the people of Costa Rica. We could not have done it without your financial support such as participating in the golf tournament or auction, but also your prayers and faith in us as youth. The time we spent in Costa Rica was truly an eye-opening and enriching experience. We spent the majority of our time playing with children and spreading God’s love throughout the community. It was awesome to see the love of God shining through the bright eyes and warm smiles of the natives, but also through the actions of all of our youth. Every one of us was able to connect with the children in a unique way despite the language barrier. One little girl stood out to me. I met her at an elementary school where we were teaching the children how to play foursquare. She was in my group and the only thing I really learned about her was her name – Helvinca, but she clung to me and gave me hugs like we were best friends. It was sad to say goodbye to her when we left the school because I thought I would never see her again. But, later that afternoon she came running up to me at the church with open arms. This caught me by surprise, but was a very fulfilling experience, because it helped me to see that the work we were doing really had an impact on the lives of those children. Going out of the country on this mission trip helped me learn a lot about God and also myself. Being in a different culture helped me to more fully understand that God is omnipresent and will be there for you or anyone on Earth that accepts him into their heart as their savior and Lord. Before going on this trip I would always think about what God meant to me and my relationship with God. But I never really considered sharing my faith and spreading God’s word to others. We did a lot of evangelizing on this trip in which we shared a little bit about our Father and understanding of God to the people of Costa Rica. I realized that we were not bringing God to Costa Rica, but trying to spread this Good News and draw others in. This experience made me realize how truly blessed I am to have God in my life and to be blessed with a loving family and great friends. Returning home from this experience I hope to keep in account of how blessed I am, and to keep serving others throughout our community. I am truly thankful for your support and helping all twenty-three of us experience a trip of a lifetime. Peace of Christ, Molly Davis

TotheCongregationofFirst(Scots)Church,I would like to extend my deepest thanks for yoursupport of our mission trip to Costa Rica. It reallymeansalotthatyouwerewillingtogivewhatyoucouldforourcause.TheworkwedidwastohelpachurchinPavones to grow and spread the gospel of our Lord.ThisweekwasamazingandGodwassoprevalentthatitishardtoreallydescribeit.OneofthemanyevidencesofGodonthistripwasallthemissionaries not only from Charleston but fromHigh Point, NC and Plant City, Florida. The people onthe tripwere such blessings tomeet and get to know,and over the course of the week I sawmany of themgrowmuchstrongerintheirfaithandtheirrelationshipwith Christ. One of thesepeoplewas fromHighPointandhernamewasBrittany. Imetheron the firstdayand we quickly became friends. From then on Iwatchedherbecomesomuchstrongerandmuchmorelovingofthepeoplearoundher.Whatwasreallycoolisthatshesharedher testimonywith theentiregroupatoneoftheworshipservices.Bytheendoftheweekwebecameveryclosefriends.What I learned about God through this experience isthataslongasyoutrustinHimandlivehowHiswordstellusto live,youwill livea fabulous life forHisglory.ThebiggestthingIlearnedaboutmyselfonthistripcanbesummedintoasinglesentence:tomakeabigimpactyoudon’treallyhavetodoanythingbig.ThisisbecauseIneverreallydidanyspectacularthingsonthistrip,butIcanrestassuredthattheworkIspecificallydidleftanimpactonCostaRica.Alltheseexperiencesonthistriphave really helped me to reevaluate things about myfaith, life and friends. The major differences I willimplement athomearebeingmoregrateful forwhat Ihaveanddoingevenmoretospreadthe loveofChrist.Iagainwouldliketogivemysincerestthankstoy’allforyourspiritualandphysicalsupportforourtrip.Benjamin Edwards

OCTOBER 2013 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 7 am Men’s Breakfast (MWH) 9 am Parent Assoc. Mtg (MWH) 10 am Prgm Staff (Conf. Rm.) 11 am Staff Meet (Conf. Rm.) 2 pm Recorder Practice (Parlor) 5 pm Music Ministry Task Force (Conf. Rm.) 5:15 pm Joint Committee Mtg 6:30 pm Youth Leaders Dinner

(Kirk House)

2 9:30 am Prayer Ministry Team Mtg (#107) 10 am Beth Moore Bible Study (#227/228) 3:40 pm Kirk Choristers (#309) 4 pm Kirk Club (#302, 306-309) 4 pm Youth Choir (#309) 4:30 pm The Amazing Collection (#233) 4:30 pm Alleluia Choir (#229) 4:30 pm Moms Connect (#203) 5 pm Cherub Choir (#229) 5 pm Handbell Choir (#209) 5:30 pm Taize Service (Chapel) 6 pm Wednesday Night Supper 6:30 pm Esther Bible Study (#233) 6:50 pm Kirk Choir Rehearsal (#301) 7 pm Wednesday Night Program (#227/228)

3 4:30 pm

1814 Celebration

Meeting (Conf. Rm.)

6 pm

Scots on the Rock Mtg.

(Conf. Rm.)

4 5:30 pm Locklear & Martino Wedding Rehearsal

5 5:30 pm Locklear & Martino Wedding

6 WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY

Kirk Café 8:45 am Worship

10 am Sunday School 10 am New Members Class (#229)

10 am Confirmation Class (KH) 11:15 am Worship

12:15 pm MS Youth Event (KH) 12:30 pm HS Youth Event (KH) 2 pm Officer Retreat (Off-site)

7 9 am Lectio Divina (Carriage Hs) 12 pm Prayers of Concern (Parlor) 1:30 pm Bridge (#203) 2 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry (#205) 5:30 pm God’s Gift Shop Mtg (Conf. Rm)

8 7 am Men’s Breakfast 9:30 am PW Circle 5 (Home) 10 am PW Circle 2 (Home) 10:30 am PW Circle 1 (Parlor) 10 am Prgm Staff (Conf. Rm.) 11 am Staff Meet (Conf. Rm.) 2 pm Recorder Practice (Parlor) 5 pm Stewardship Mtg (Conf. Rm)

9 10 am Beth Moore Bible Study (#227/228) 10 am Stephen Ministry Leaders Mtg (Conf. Rm.) 3:40 pm Kirk Choristers (#309) 4 pm Kirk Club (#302, 306-309) 4 pm Youth Choir (#309) 4:30 pm The Amazing Collection (#233) 4:30 pm Alleluia Choir (#229) 4:30 pm Moms Connect (#203) 5 pm Cherub Choir (#229) 5 pm Handbell Choir (#209) 5:30 pm Communion Service (Chapel) 6 pm Wednesday Night Supper 6pm Prayer Shawl Ministry (#205) 6:30 pm Esther Bible Study (#233) 6:50 pm Kirk Choir Rehearsal (#301) 7 pm Wednesday Night Program (#227/228)

10 6:30 pm

PW Circle 7 (Home)

11 5:30 pm Rodrigo & Cope

Wedding Rehearsal

7:30 pm

CSO Chamber Concert (Sanct.)

12 2:30 pm Rodrigo & Cope

Wedding

13 Kirk Café

8:45 am Worship Parrott Baptism

8:45 am Children’s Council (Conf. Rm.)

10 am Sunday School 10 am New Members Class (#229)

10 am Confirmation Class (KH) 11:15 am Worship

Cole Baptism 4 pm Tims Memorial Service 5 pm HS & MS Youth Event

14 9 am Lectio Divina (Carriage Hs) 12 pm Prayers of Concern (Parlor)1:30 pm Bridge (#203) 7:15 pm PW Circle 6 (Home)

15 7 am Men’s Breakfast (MWH) 10 am Prgm Staff (Conf. Rm.) 11 am Staff Meet (Conf. Rm.) 2 pm Recorder Practice (Parlor)

16 10 am Beth Moore Bible Study (#227/228) 3:40 pm Kirk Choristers (#309) 4 pm Kirk Club (#302, 306-309) 4 pm Youth Choir (#309) 4:30 pm The Amazing Collection (#233) 4:30 pm Alleluia Choir (#229) 4:30 pm Moms Connect (#203) 4:30 pm Handbell Choir (Sanctuary) 5 pm Cherub Choir (#229) 5:30 pm Taize Service (Chapel) 5:30 pm Stephen Min. Peer Supervision ((#202) 6 pm Wednesday Night Supper 6:30 pm Esther Bible Study (#233) 6:50 pm Kirk Choir Rehearsal (#301) 7 pm Wednesday Night Program (#227/228)

17 6 pm

Kindergarten Family Night

(MWH)

18

19 5 pm Cote

& Hackett Wedding

Rehearsal

20 Kirk Café

8:45 am Worship Richards Baptism

10 am Sunday School 10 am New Members Class (#229)

10 am Confirmation Class (KH) 11:15 am Worship

Kunes Baptism 4 pm Cote & Hackett Wedding

5 pm HS & MS Youth Event

21 NO SCHOOL - FALL BREAK 9 am Lectio Divina (Carriage Hs) 12 pm Prayers of Concern (Parlor) 1:30 pm Bridge (#203) 2 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry (#205) 5:30 pm World Missions (#233) 6 pm Fellowship Comm. (#227/228) 6 pm Evangelism Comm. (#203) 6 pm Congregational Care (#202) 6 pm Property Comm. (Conf. Rm.) 6 pm Worship Comm. (#229) 6 pm Local Missions (#311) 7 pm Diaconate

22 NO SCHOOL - FALL BREAK 7 am Men’s Breakfast (MWH) 10 am Prgm Staff (Conf. Rm.) 11 am Staff Meet (Conf. Rm.) 2 pm Recorder Practice (Parlor)

23 10 am Beth Moore Bible Study (#227/228) 3:40 pm Kirk Choristers (#309) 4 pm Kirk Club (#302, 306-309) 4 pm Youth Choir (#309) 4:30 pm The Amazing Collection (#233) 4:30 pm Alleluia Choir (#229) 4:30 pm Moms Connect (#203) 5 pm Cherub Choir (#229) 5 pm Handbell Choir (#209) 5:30 pm Taize Service (Chapel) 6 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry 6 pm Wednesday Night Supper 6:30 pm Esther Bible Study (#233) 6:50 pm Kirk Choir Rehearsal (#301) 7 pm Wednesday Night Program (#227/228)

24

25

26

27 Kirk Café

8:45 am Worship 10 am Sunday School

10 am New Members Class (#229) 10 am Confirmation Class (KH)

11:15 am Worship Receiving New Members

12:30 pm New Members Luncheon (MWH)

5 pm Healing & Wholeness Service (Chapel)

5 pm HS & MS Youth Event

28 9 am Lectio Divina (Carriage Hs) 12 pm Prayers of Concern (Parlor) 1:30 pm Bridge (#203) 5:15 pm Trustees Mtg (Conf. Rm.) 5:30 pm Christian Ed. (#203) 6 pm Finance Comm.(Conf. Rm.) 7 pm Session

29 7 am Men’s Breakfast (MWH) 10 am Prgm Staff (Conf. Rm.) 11 am Staff Meet (Conf. Rm.) 2 pm Recorder Practice (Parlor)

30 10 am Beth Moore Bible Study (#227/228) 3:40 pm Kirk Choristers (#309) 4 pm Kirk Club (#302, 306-309) 4 pm Youth Choir (#309) 4:30 pm The Amazing Collection (#233) 4:30 pm Alleluia Choir (#229) 4:30 pm Moms Connect (#203) 5 pm Cherub Choir (#229) 5 pm Handbell Choir (#209) 5:30 pm Taize Service (Chapel) 6 pm Wednesday Night Supper 6:30 pm Esther Bible Study (#233) 6:50 pm Kirk Choir Rehearsal (#301) 7 pm Wednesday Night Program (#227/228)

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OCTOBER WORSHIP SCHEDULE

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6 COMMUNION SUNDAY

8:45 & 11:15 A.M. DR. DANIEL MASSIE

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 8:45 & 11:15 A.M.

DR. DANIEL MASSIE

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20 8:45 & 11:15 A.M.

REV. JAMES ROGERS

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27 8:45 & 11:15 A.M.

REV. MAGGIE BEAMGUARD 5:00 P.M.

HEALING & WHOLENESS SERVICE REV. MAGGIE BEAMGUARD

Week of SEPTEMBER 30-OCT 6 Jon Carter 766-1767

Week of OCTOBER 7-13 Joel Bateman 388-8031

Week of OCTOBER 14-20 David Hay 723-3440

Week of OCTOBER 21-27 Rick Hegenberger 442-8885

Week of OCTOBER 28-NOV 3 John Holloway 388-0777

OCTOBER 4-7 Rev. James Rogers 513-3717

OCTOBER 11-14 Dr. Terry Wilson 442-9640

OCTOBER 18-21 Rev. Maggie Beamguard

901-0570

OCTOBER 25-28 Dr. Daniel Massie 442-1226

NOVEMBER 1-4 Rev. James Rogers 513-3717

ELDER ON CALL DEACON ON CALL PASTOR ON CALL

OCTOBER USHER TEAMS

OCTOBER 6 OCTOBER 13 OCTOBER 20 OCTOBER 27 8:45 am David McCormack Whit Smith Ronnie Botti Brad Morrison 11:15 am Max Carroll Amelia White Joe Hauhn Tom Ray

Dr. Daniel W. Massie, Pastor Reverend James T. Rogers, Associate Pastor

Reverend Margaret Frampton Beamguard, Associate Pastor Dr. Terry L. Wilson, Assistant to the Pastor

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

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

The November Sentinel deadline is NOON on October 16th

To submit an article for The Sentinel, please email information to: Lolli Haugh at lhaugh@first-scots.org

FIRST (SCOTS) PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Week of SEPTEMBER 30-OCT 6 Rebekah Unger 343-6144

Week of OCTOBER 7-13 Keith Blake 769-2446

Week of OCTOBER 14-20 Callie Campbell 860-8043

Week of OCTOBER 21-27 Jim Temple 559-4129

Week of OCTOBER 28-NOV 3 Mikell Harper 793-1214

You are cordially invited to join the 1731 Legacy Society. While our pledges help support the annual operating budget and fund various ministries, there are other opportunities for us to exercise responsible and faithful stewardship that can benefit both the giver now and the church in the years to come. You can join the 1731 Legacy Society by making a Legacy Gift. The deadline for 2013 recognition is December 31st. Please consider some of the Planned Giving options in your financial and estate planning.

IF YOU ARE STILL EXPLORING: • Visit the Planned Giving link on our Church website (www.first-scots.org then ‘Missions’ tab then ‘1731 Planned Giving’ tab). • Speak with your advisors. • Contact Deanna in the church office at 722-8882 or Bill Prewitt at bill@charlestonfinancial.net (722-3331(B) 722-8125 (H))

Docent Program The history of First (Scots) Presbyterian Church is a varied and fascinating tale covering a period of more than two and a half centuries. The Docent program offers the opportunity for us to learn, as well as to educate and enlighten both visitors and congregational members of the history from our storied past to the present day. Docents share this history during brief tours, lasting about fifteen minutes, after each Sunday service during the year. Typically, Docents are asked to serve about four times a year. Additional members of our congregation are needed to participate in this important ministry. Training and a suggested script are provided. If you have questions or would like further information, contact John Dietz at 843-849-0719.

STEPHEN MINISTRY AT FIRST (SCOTS) PRESBYTERIAN

A Stephen Minister is a Christian, trained to be special, caring friend to those in need.

The Stephen Minister offers one-to-one ministry to those experiencing: Y Loneliness Y Loss of Spouse Y Retirement Changes Y Unemployment Y Discouragement Y Childbirth Y Divorce Y Grief Y Terminal Illness Y Being Shut-In Y Questions about God & Faith Are YOU in need of: Y Someone who CARES? Y Someone who SUPPORTS? Y Someone who LISTENS? Y Someone who SHARES?

For confidential referral, or if you are interested in becoming a Stephen Minister

Please contact Rev. Maggie Beamguard(722-8882) Or Ministry Leaders: Boyce & Sherry Cox and

Betts Gatewood