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THE REV. DR. L. HOLTON SIEGLING, JR. THE REV. DR. JAMES T. ROGERS SENIOR PASTOR ASSOCIATE PASTOR
THE REV. MELISSA S. LONG THE REV. DR. J. PHILLIPS NOBLE TRANSITIONAL DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION PASTOR EMERITUS
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“Let the beginning of the prelude be a call to silent meditation and prayer.”
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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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Z (unison) 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 Z
Z Spirit of the living God, Fall afresh on me; 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.
Z From The Scots Confession of 1560 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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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.
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.
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Z Those who are able, please stand. 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. k l n m o p j k l n m o p j k l n 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. J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J ’ ’ 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. 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
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 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. 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. k l n m o p j k l n m o p j k 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. 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
k l n m o p j k l n m o p j k l + + + 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). + + + 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. + + + 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.
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 S UNDAY , S EPTEMBER 17 Scottish Heritage Sunday 8:00 am Kirk Choir Rehearsal 8:45 am Worship (Sanctuary) WE WELCOME YOU TO WORSHIP TODAY! MEMBERS AND FREQUENT 9:30 am Scottish Heritage Reception (MWH) GUESTS are asked to sign the FRIENDSHIP REGISTRY during the welcome 9:50 am Confirmation Class Meeting (KH) and announcements. FIRST-TIME GUESTS or THOSE INTERESTED IN 10:00 am Sunday School Classes JOINING are asked to record their mailing address, email address, and 10:00 am Confirmation Class (KH) telephone number. 11:15 am Worship (Sanctuary) 12:15 pm Scottish Heritage Reception (MWH) NURSERIES ARE AVAILABLE DURING THE WORSHIP SERVICE 5:00 pm—7:00 pm High School and Middle School Infants & Crawlers room #109 ~ Toddlers & Twos room #115 Youth Group Kickoff Party (MWH) 3-5 year olds room #112
M ONDAY , S EPTEMBER 18 9:00 am—10:30 am Lectio Divina (#229) SAFETY IS A PRIORITY OF OUR CHURCH; THEREFORE, WE ASK 12:00 pm Prayers of Concern (#229) PARENTS TO ACCOMPANY THEIR CHILDREN SHOULD THEY LEAVE THE 1:30 pm—3:30 pm Bridge (#203) SANCTUARY, EXCEPT WHEN THEIR CHILDREN ARE ACCOMPANIED BY 2:00 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry THE NURSERY STAFF. PARENTS MUST BE ON CHURCH GROUNDS IF 5:00—6:30 pm Handbells (#209) THEY LEAVE THEIR CHILDREN IN THE CHURCH NURSERY WHICH IS 6:00 pm Property Committee (#224) FOR CHILDREN AGED INFANTS - K-5 ONLY. 6:00 pm Evangelism (#229) 6:00 pm Congregational Care (#228) “We have come to know that you are the 6:00 pm Local Missions (#202) Holy One of God.” 7:00 pm Diaconate (#202)
T UESDAY , S EPTEMBER 19 John 6:69 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) SERVING US 5:30 pm Worship Committee (#224) USHERS (8:45 am) Whit Smith (Usher Captain), Anne Smith, Robert Bonner, 5:30 pm Women’s Tues. Evening Bible Study (#202) Chris Hawk USHERS (11:15 am) Jim Buckley (Usher Captain), Logan Waddell, David Tart, W EDNESDAY , S EPTEMBER 20 9:00 am Mom’s Bible Study (Parlor) Phil Noble, Caroline Barnes, Steve Werber, Nelson Werber 10:00 am Women’s Wed. Morning Bible Study (#228) DEACONS SERVING US 3:40 pm—4:25 pm Kirk Choristers (8:45 am & 11:15 am) Bill Moore, Frank Martin, Shary Dillon, John White 3:45 pm—6:30 pm Kirk Club ELDERS SERVING AS GREETERS 4:30 pm—5:15 pm Youth Choir (8:45 am) Harry Robbins (11:15 am) Steve Harth & John McNeill 4:45 pm—5:45 pm Mom’s Connect (#229) BEADLE LAY READER BELL RINGER 5:15 pm—5:45 pm Cherub Choir (8:45 am) Whit Smith Charlotte Crabtree Kenneth Johnson 5:30 pm Communion Service (Lilly Chapel) (11:15 am) Jay White Mike Rossetter Nic Tuemler 5:30 pm Stephen Ministry Peer Supervision (#202) 5:45 pm—6:15 pm Alleluia Choir ZPASTOR ON-CALL SEPTEMBER 18-24 6:00 pm Women’s Wed. Evening Bible Study (#233) Rev. Lissa Long (843-810-2232) 6:00 pm Wednesday Night Supper (MWH) ELDER & DEACON ON-CALL: SEPTEMBER 18-24 6:45 pm—8:00 pm Wed Night Program (MWH Elder: Steve Harth 843-906-4944 Deacon: Frank Martin 843-762-7795 7:00 pm—8:45 pm Kirk Choir Rehearsal WE ARE A STEPHEN MINISTRY CHURCH. For confidential referral, or if you are interested in becoming a Stephen Minister S ATURDAY , S EPTEMBER 23 please contact Rev. Lissa Long (843-722-8882) or Ministry Leaders: 10:00 am Set-Up for Rally Day (MWH) John & Pat Dietz, Art & Betts Gatewood and Steven Harth. S UNDAY , S EPTEMBER 24 Rally Day 8:00 am Set up for Rally Day 8:00 am Hymn Choir Rehearsal SPECIAL WORSHIP AIDS AVAILABLE: Please ask the Ushers for assistance. 8:30 am—11:00 am Rally Day Breakfast Audio Enhancer Giant Print Bible Large Print Hymnal Wheelchair Assistance 8:45 am Worship (Sanctuary) 10:00 am Rally Day Program (MWH) 10:00 am Sunday School Classes DEADLINES FOR THE BULLETIN & KIRK NEWS 10:00 am Confirmation Class (KH) SUNDAY BULLETIN DEADLINE IS 5:00 PM ON TUESDAY. 11:15 am Worship (Sanctuary) KIRK NEWS (ENEWSLETTER) DEADLINE IS 5:00 PM ON MONDAY. 3:00 pm Bach Society Concert Bulletin, Kirk News (enewsletter), & Web Site information should be submitted in 5:00 pm—7:00 pm High School and Middle School writing to Publications ([email protected]). Youth Group (KH) A TTENTION Y OUTH ! We're Sending Care Packages! Are you or is someone in your family in Youth in grades 6-12 meet Sundays boarding school, college, or graduate from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Kirk House school this year? If so, please send Terri (62 King Street) Reno ([email protected]) your/his/ unless noted below. Dinner is provided. her school mailing address. We will be September 17: “Family Feud” Youth Group Kickoff sending care packages and mailings Party (5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.): Parents and youth throughout the year and want to make in grades 6 through 12, please join us! We will sure all of these students are included. 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 Concert Next Week at First (Scots)! and Boarding School Students Members of the congregation and friends will have a Middle School: Teddy Bears for MUSC wonderful and unique opportunity to step back in time to hear the music of Claudio Monteverdi, whose 450th Sign up for our weekly youth ministry email at www.eepurl.com/3KcET 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. Rally Day is September 24 Performing will be the Charleston Baroque Voices and Rally Day has been moved to Sunday, Players, including baroque violins, viola da gamba, September 24, and begins with an all-church archlute, harpsichord and chamber organ, all conducted breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.. by Ricard Bordas. The concert is September 24, at 3:00 Molly Wier Hall will be set up for all the p.m. here at First (Scots) Presbyterian Church. ministry divisions and committees of the Tickets may be purchased at the door or online at church to share their story and their vision bachsocietyofcharleston.org. for the future. Our theme this year, SEE and BEHOLD, focuses on sharing with others the exciting adventures Hymn Choir ahead in all areas of the church. From 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 Do you love to sing but don’t want the weekly rehearsal p.m., church members and guests will be able to visit each time commitment? Please join us on the 4th Sunday of table and discover the wonderful opportunities available the month for Hymn Choir! We meet at 8:00 a.m. to this fall at First (Scots). Dr. Siegling, Dr. Rogers, and rehearse for the 8:45 a.m. service. Join us Sunday, Sep- Rev. Long will also share their enthusiasm for Christian tember 24, in the organ loft. Make a joyful noise unto Education this year. Join in our excitement as we See and the Lord! Behold!
Kirk Club Theme this week: Come to the Table! Communion Service Fiesta Night September 20 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays Bible Verse: “Blessed be the Lord, the God in Lilly Chapel of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting.” Psalm 106:48 Wednesday Night Suppers at 6:00 p.m.! Wednesday Night Program (9/20): Sterling Faith: First (Scots) Silver with Al and Charlotte Crabtree: Ever wonder about the Enjoy fun, fellowship, & food! history of the silver at First (Scots)? When and who crafted our 0-5 years old: FREE! pieces? We’ll learn about the stories of our silver and why our 6 years old–High School: $6.00 pp collection is important to the ecclesiastical Full-time College Students: $6.00 pp history. after HS and older: $10.00 pp Next Week (9/27): Genius Bar Night: Technology 101 and 40- Single Family Household: $25.00 tech night where people are invited to bring devices and learn All “to go” plates: $10.00 pp some new tricks. Come and learn how to use the new church Please make your reservation by app! We’ll help load it on your device and show you the joys of 12:00 p.m. on Mondays having information at your fingertips. Adult Sunday School Classes: Women's Bible Studies Tuesday Evening Bible Study Sunday School starts September 17 at 10:00 a.m. This fall, the Women's Tuesday *NEW CLASS* Evening Bible Study will follow Ours for Today and God's for Eternity (Parents "The Rewritten Life: When God with infants through High School Children) Changes Your Story" six-week The Ours for Today class, led by David and Caroline video study by Jessica LaGrone. McLean, is a new class designed for parents of Student books are available or participants may use infants through high school children and offers eBooks. New members are invited to join this study! To mutual support and fellowship, as we share and learn sign up and reserve a study book, please contact the together what it means to be Christian parents in church office. This group is led by Ruthie Edwards and today's world. Bound by the bond of parenting, we Cynthia Robbins and meets Tuesdays, starting September are an energetic group of active parents seeking 19, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in room 202. spiritual and practical guidance on our journey of Mom's Bible Study faith. Come join us! We will have breakfast snacks to pair with your coffee! Mom's Bible Study will begin Wednesday, September 20 at 9:00 a.m. in the Parlor. The group will begin this year with Covenant Class Emily Ley's book "Grace, Not Perfection." Childcare is Come join the Covenant Class for serious study and provided for those children not in school. discussion of various books, both contemporary and Women’s Wednesday Morning Bible Study historical, that help us grow in our Christian journey. Although the topics are serious, there is plenty of Women's Wednesday Bible Study starts September 20 and time for humor and laughter. Past books have in- meets from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in rooms 227/228. cluded Mere Christianity, Soul Keeping, Seeking Allah, Led by Amy Shubert. Finding Jesus, and Divine Conspiracy. We will start our Mom's Connect 2017-18 season with Nine Essential Things I’ve Learned Starts September 20 and meets on Wednesdays from 4:45 About Life. Coordinator: Barbara Buckley. p.m. to 5:40 p.m. in room 229. Mom's Connect follows Dan Adams Class the Kirk Club schedule and meets to grow as mothers and Led by Chris Hawk and Bob Baldwin, this class will sisters in Christ. Led by Betts Gatewood. use the PC(USA) curriculum “Present Word” and Women's Wednesday Evening Bible Study other interesting studies. This fall, the Women's Wednesday Evening Bible Study Explorers will follow "1 Peter: A Living Hope in Christ," a nine- Led by Richard Daehler-Wilking and Boyce Cox, this week video study by Jen Wilkin. To sign up and reserve a class will begin with an in depth study of the Old study book, please contact the church office. This group is Testament from the Great Courses series. Transcript led by Callie Campbell and meets starting on Wednesday, books available by request. September 20 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in room 233. Mere Christians Led by Greg and Clarissa McKenzie and Jon and Sign up Now for New Pictorial Directory Hayley Carter, the class will explore topics related to Christ-centered parenting and families. We will pri- Be the first to reserve your portrait appointment for our marily be using the Bible as our guide to share and NEW Pictorial Directory of church members. There is discuss timeless principles that work to help marriag- no fee and you receive one free photo and one pictorial es and families flourish. directory, plus you will receive an updated directory each time it's re-printed in coming years. There is no obligation The Wired Word Class to purchase portraits to be included in the directory, Led by Bob Dukes, this contemporary class uses however, you will have the opportunity to purchase “The Wired Word” curriculum to discuss additional photos if you like. Appointments begin important current events analyzed in a biblical October 4. Sign up for your portrait appointment by context each week. Confronting the news with going online at https://tinyurl.com/FSDirectory Scripture provides a framework for the discussion in *For residents of Bishop Gadsden: photographs will applying the Bible to issues in today’s world. be taken at Bishop Gadsden on Monday, October 23. Please call the church office, 843-722-8882 to make an appointment.
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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 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
THE DIACONATE Nancy Anne Hanson, Moderator George Daniel Flynn, Vice-Moderator Page Blanding Palmer, Secretary
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 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 Megan Boucher, Middle School Youth Director Keilas Nazario, Director of Finance Martha Harken, Kindergarten Director Pam Brice, Director of Communications Nancy Hunsicker, Food Services Director Jamie Kuznik, Membership Assistant Monica Mitchell, Sexton Terri Reno, Pastors’ Administrator Jermaine Thomas, Sexton Shelby Olinger, Financial Assistant HOW TO CONTACT US: Phone: 843-722-8882, Fax: 843-805-6621, Email: [email protected], Web: www.first-scots.org