+ + + FIRST (SCOTS) PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CHRISTIAN LOVE AND SYMPATHY are extended to Mary McEachern and Ian McEachern and family 53 Meeting Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29401 on the death of her husband and his father, John Daly McEachern, on Thursday, October 18. Organized 1731 + + + SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM will be administered to Cameron Bryce Hood. Cameron will be baptized by Dr. Siegling TH UNDAY AFTER ENTECOST and Elder Joe Thompson will assist. Cameron is the son of Brendon and Danielle Hood. 26 S P + + + NOVEMBER 18, 2018 MUSICIANS PARTICIPATING IN THE 8:45 AM SERVICE Katherine Kuckelman, soprano; Clare Elich, mezzo-soprano; Michael Owens, tenor; Greg Pipkin, bass + + + THE FLOWERS IN THE SANCTUARY THIS MORNING ARE GIVEN TO THE GLORY OF GOD and in memory of Paul R. Benson Jr. from Joan Benson. + + + ALL MEMBERS AND GUESTS are invited to coffee fellowship in Molly Wier Hall following the service. Our Deacon serving as coffee greeter today is George Flynn. + + + 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.) Graham Heller & (11:15 a.m.) Betty McDaniel. + + +
The Reverend Dr. L. Holton Siegling Jr., Senior Pastor The Reverend Dr. James T. Rogers, Associate Pastor The Reverend Arthur S. Gatewood, Parish Associate for Pastoral Care Stephen Ministry HE EV R OLTON IEGLING R HE EV R AMES OGERS Ricard Bordas, Director of Choral Music Meg High, Children’s Choirs T R . D . L. H S J . T R . D . J T. R Lee Kohlenberg, Interim Organist Christina Wilhoit, Handbell Choir SENIOR PASTOR ASSOCIATE PASTOR Deanna Barteet, Church Administrator Suzy S. Edwards, Director of Christian Education Jamie Kuznik, Membership Assistant Megan Boucher, Middle School Youth Director Terri Reno, Pastors’ Administrator Saye Simpson, Youth Ministry Cierra Christian, Publications Martha Harken, Kindergarten Director THE REV. ARTHUR S. GATEWOOD THE REV. DR. J. PHILLIPS NOBLE Shelby Olinger, Church Accountant Nancy Hunsicker, Food Services Director PARISH ASSOCIATE FOR PASTORAL CARE PASTOR EMERITUS Peggy Inabinet, Admin. Assistant Monica Mitchell, Sexton Jermaine Thomas, Sexton HOW TO CONTACT US: Phone: 843-722-8882, Fax: 843-805-6621, Email: [email protected], Web: www.first-scots.org
SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY THE TIME FOR CHILDREN 26TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST THE WORD ENACTED (8:45 a.m.) The Sacrament of Baptism SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2018 8:45 A.M. & 11:15 A.M. SERVICES THE TIME FOR TEENS THE VISION OF GOD THE WORD OF GOD PRELUDE Praeludium in E Nicolaus Bruhns (May the beginning of the prelude serve as a call to silent meditation and prayer.) PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION (8:45 a.m.) Anne Smith (11:15 a.m.) Bob George
WELCOME AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISCIPLESHIP The Rev. Dr. L. Holton Siegling Jr. (Please sign and pass Friendship Registry) THE WORD READ Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 138 (pew Bible, page 503) MINUTE FOR MISSION Presbyterian Women Retreat Ann-Marie Charlton New Testament Lesson: Philippians 4:4-7 (pew Bible, page 955) Leader: The Word of the Lord. ZPASSING OF THE PEACE People: Thanks be to God. INTROIT “Come, Let Us Praise the Lord” William Byrd/arr. Hopson THE WORD PROCLAIMED “In Everything…with Thanksgiving” The Rev. Dr. L. Holton Siegling Jr. ZCALL TO WORSHIP Leader: O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, THE RESPONSE TO THE WORD
People: God’s steadfast love endures forever! Z THE APOSTLES’ CREED (unison) Suzy S. Edwards Leader: O give thanks to the God of gods, I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only Son People: God’s steadfast love endures forever! our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Leader: O give thanks to the Lord of lords, Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from People: God’s steadfast love endures forever! thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. +ZPROCESSIONAL HYMN “We Gather Together” Hymn No. 559 I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of
ZPRAYER OF ADORATION sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
THE CONFESSION OF SIN Z HYMN OF REFLECTION “Now Thank We All Our God” Hymn No. 555
ZCALL TO CONFESSION (A pause for silent confession follows.) PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND LORD’S PRAYER
ZPRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison) Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth Almighty God, in love, you spread good gifts before us. You give us more than we need or as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our deserve. You feed, heal, teach and save us. We confess that we always want more; that we never debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the share as freely as you give. We resent what we lack, and are jealous of our neighbors. We misuse power and the glory, forever. Amen. what you intend for joy. God, forgive our stubborn greed and our destructiveness. In your mercy, help us to take such pleasure in your goodness that we will always be thanking you; through Jesus PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS Christ our Lord. Amen. OFFERTORY ANTHEM “Sing to the Lord a New Song” Robert Lau
ZASSURANCE OF PARDON ZDOXOLOGY “Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow” Hymn No. 592 ZGLORIA PATRI “Glory be to the Father” Hymn No. 579 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him all creatures here below; Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen. ZPRAYER OF DEDICATION +ZCHILDREN’S HYMN “For the Beauty of the Earth” (verses 1 & 4) Hymn No. 473 ZHYMN OF COMMITMENT “Let All Things Now Living” Hymn No. 554 Verse 1: For the beauty of the earth, Verse 4: For the joy of human love, ZCHARGE AND BENEDICTION for the glory of the skies, brother, sister, parent, child, for the love which from our birth friends on earth, and friends above, ZBENEDICTION RESPONSE “Alleluia, Amen” W.A. Mozart
over and around us lies for all gentle thoughts and mild, ZPOSTLUDE Dorian Toccata Johann S. Bach
Lord of all, to Thee we raise Lord of all, to Thee we raise Z GREETING OF FELLOW WORSHIPERS this our hymn of grateful praise. this our hymn of grateful praise.
(All children are invited to come forward for a time of worship during the singing of this hymn.)
Z Those who are able, please stand. + Those arriving for worship are invited to take their seats at this time. Z Those who are able, please stand. Flower Ministry Volunteers Needed Everyone appreciates the beautiful sanctuary flowers that add such joy to our worship services, “I give thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart; before the gods I sing your but do you know that these flowers have a second WE WELCOME YOU TO WORSHIP TODAY! MEMBERS AND praise; I bow down toward your holy FREQUENT GUESTS are asked to sign the FRIENDSHIP REGISTRY life? After church on Sundays, several Flower temple and give thanks to your name during the welcome and announcements. FIRST-TIME GUESTS or for your steadfast love and your Ministry members divide the arrangements into THOSE INTERESTED IN JOINING are asked to record their faithfulness; for you have exalted your smaller vases and deliver them to church members name and your word above everything. mailing address, email address, and telephone number. who are ill, hospitalized, experiencing a death in the On the day I called, you answered me, NURSERIES ARE AVAILABLE DURING family, or those just in need of a bit of TLC. The you increased my strength of soul.” THE WORSHIP SERVICE Flower Ministry is in need of new Psalm 138:1—3 Infants & Crawlers room #109 Toddlers & Twos room #115 members to help! To become a 3-5 year olds room #112 part of this ministry and help SAFETY IS A PRIORITY OF OUR CHURCH; THEREFORE, WE ASK spread our God’s love through PARENTS TO ACCOMPANY THEIR CHILDREN SHOULD THEY LEAVE
flowers, please contact Denée THE SANCTUARY, EXCEPT WHEN THEIR CHILDREN ARE ACCOMPA- S UNDAY , N OVEMBER 18 Warren ([email protected] NIED BY THE NURSERY STAFF. PARENTS MUST BE ON CHURCH 8:25 Called Session Meeting (Chapel) or 843-830-5266) for more GROUNDS IF THEY LEAVE THEIR CHILDREN IN THE CHURCH 8:45 am Worship NURSERY WHICH IS FOR CHILDREN AGED INFANTS - K-5 ONLY. information. Hood Baptism 10:00 am—11:00 am Sunday School 10:00 am—11:00 am Confirmation Class (KH) Publications and Announcements SERVING US 11:15 am Worship For publications, please submit your requests to USHERS (8:45 am) Whit Smith, Anne Smith, Harry Robbins, [email protected] or in-person using a M ONDAY , N OVEMBER 19 Cyndi Robbins, Janie Farr, Michael Branch publication request sheet. The publication request 9:30 am—11:30 am PW Betty Noble Circle USHERS (11:15 am) David Warren, Brandon Blount, sheet can be found online at first-scots.org under the Service Project (#306) John Marko Jr., Bud Davis, Michael Bryan, Kathy Rhodes “Resources” tab > Helpful Forms and Links > 12:00 pm—1:00 pm Prayers of Concern (#229) DEACONS SERVING US (8:45 am & 11:15 am) General Office Forms & Links. 1:00 pm—3:00 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry (#205) Leslie Fellabom, Pam Wall, Matt Spath, George Flynn Bulletin Deadline: 5:00 p.m. on Mondays 1:30 pm—3:30 pm Bridge (#203) ELDERS SERVING AS GREETERS Kirk News Deadline: 5:00 p.m. on Mondays T UESDAY , N OVEMBER 20 (8:45 am) Lynn Graves (11:15 am) Keith Blake, Beth Garrett 7:00 am—8:00 am Men’s Bible Study (off-site) BEADLE LAY READER BELL RINGER
W EDNESDAY , N OVEMBER 21 (8:45 am) Tim Bouch Anne Smith Kenneth Johnson Sanctuary Christmas Decorations 12:30 pm Church office closed half day (11:15 am) John Robinson Bob George Jay White ZPASTOR ON-CALL NOVEMBER 19—25 If you would like to remember a loved one or honor someone with a donation to the sanctuary Christmas decorations, please complete T HURSDAY , N OVEMBER 22 this form and return it along with your check of $20 per memorial/honorarium to the church office. The poinsettias will be used Rev. Art Gatewood (843-323-1829) during the Christmas season and may be picked up after the 11:15 a.m. worship service on December 30. Remember to print clearly the Church office Closed — Happy Thanksgiving! ELDER & DEACON ON-CALL: NOVEMBER 19—25 Elder: Barbara Spell (843-224-4616) names you would like listed in the bulletin and mark your check “Christmas Decorations” by Monday, December 10. RIDAY OVEMBER FORM & CHECK MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE CHURCH OFFICE NO LATER THAN NOON ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 10. F , N 23 Deacon: Ashley Nutley (864-363-2474) Church office Closed WE ARE A STEPHEN MINISTRY CHURCH. For confidential referral, or Please Circle One: TO THE GLORY OF GOD or IN MEMORY or In HONOR OF______if you are interested in becoming a Stephen Minister please S UNDAY , N OVEMBER 25 Given By: ______contact The Rev. Art Gatewood (843-722-8882) or 8:45 am Worship Ministry Leaders: John & Pat Dietz, Betts Gatewood Please Circle One: TO THE GLORY OF GOD or IN MEMORY or In HONOR OF______10:00 am—11:00 am Sunday School and Steve Harth. Given By: ______10:00 am—11:00 am Confirmation Class (KH)
Please Circle One: TO THE GLORY OF GOD or IN MEMORY or In HONOR OF______11:15 am Worship 5:00 pm—7:00 pm HS Youth Group SPECIAL WORSHIP AIDS AVAILABLE: Please ask the Ushers for assistance. Given By: ______5:00 pm—7:00 pm MS Youth Group Audio Enhancer Giant Print Bible Large Print Hymnal Wheelchair Assistance # of decorations ______x $20.00 each = $______Cash ______Check # ______PUBLICATION ANNOUNCEMENT INFORMATION SUNDAY BULLETIN DEADLINE IS BY 5:00 PM ON MONDAY. KIRK NEWS (e-newsletter) DEADLINE IS BY 5:00 PM ON MONDAY. Bulletin, Kirk News & Web Site information should be submitted in writing to Publications ([email protected]). Men’s Bible Study & Breakfast A TTENTION Y OUTH ! Men's Bible Study and Breakfast is Thank You for Supporting the Angel Tree Habitat for Humanity needs Volunteers continuing our study of the book of Thank you for supporting our Angel Tree mission. As a Volunteers are needed to help set up the “Christmas Youth in grades 6-12 meet Sundays John. Please join us! This week we congregation, you have pulled almost all of the tags Section” at Habitat for Humanity Restore (731 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Kirk House will meet at the Marina Variety from the tree! Your generosity will make Christmas Meeting Street) tomorrow, Monday, November 19. (62 King Street) unless noted below. Store (located at 17 Lockwood Drive, Dinner is provided. special for so many in need. We are coordinating to During our last SCOTS day, some volunteers helped Charleston, SC 29401) at 7:00 a.m. Middle School receive additional tags, so if you didn’t consolidate, organize, and store the Christmas-themed November 18: No Youth Group (Thanksgiving break) It’s time to RSVP for the annual Christmas get to select a tag, you will still have the donated materials. Now these items need to be brought opportunity to. Keep an eye on the tree downstairs and attractively displayed. November 25: Bible Trivia Progressive Dinner! for new tags beginning today or early December 2: Angel Tree We are excited to roll out some fun changes to this Volunteers may arrive any time year’s Progressive Dinner that you won’t want to miss! this week. beginning at 9:30 a.m. and the goal High School When: Thursday, December 13 at 6:00 p.m. will be to finish by lunchtime. November 18: No Youth Group (Thanksgiving break) As a reminder: Where: Gifts for HALOS (orange tags) are due Anyone who wishes to volunteer November 25: Ronald McDonald House should contact Catherine Byrd First home: Dee and Ian Ford at church on Sunday, December 2. Unwrapped gifts December 2: Angel Tree ([email protected] or leave a Second home: Jessica and Todd Garrett and gift bags are preferred. Sign up for our weekly youth ministry email at message at 843-881-7816). Third home: Beth and Scott Evans www.tinyurl.com/FSYouthEmail Gifts for My Sisters’ House (green tags) are due at What: This year all you are required to do is pay $25 church on Sunday, December 9. Thornwell Turkeys per person and the church will be providing all food God’s Gift Shop is Coming It’s turkey time! Each year, Thornwell Kirk Club Update and drink! Chef Nancy is overseeing a phenomenal menu consisting of light bites at the home of Fords, Turkeys are given to children of First There will be no Kirk Club this week, (Scots) through the Kindergarten, heavy hors d’oeuvres at the home of the Garretts, November 21. Happy Thanksgiving! and desserts at the home of the Evans! Sunday School, and Kirk Club. Even
Join us next week on November 28! How: RSVP by calling the church at 843-722-8882, adults may participate! The turkeys then drop off your check to confirm your reservation. are available in the children’s Sunday The deadline to RSVP is Wednesday, December 5, and School classes or through Suzy Save the Date Edwards. Be sure to pick one up and start saving the event will be capped at 90 attendees. Please contact Sunday, December 9: Sermon in Song with Children’s Lizzie Hamilton with any questions at lizziehamil- quarters for the children at Thronwell! Turkeys will be The market will open on December 2 in Molly Wier Choir, Youth Choir, Kirk Choir, and [email protected] or 843-276-3466. collected Sunday, November 25 by turning them in to Handbell Choir Hall, but the catalog and order forms are available your Sunday School teacher or to Suzy. Your gift to now on the First (Scots) Website. You may access the Wednesday, December 12: Christmas Thornwell helps to provide a loving Christian home Registration Now Open for the forms by navigating first-scots.org > Resources > Celebration with dinner, cookie decorating, and hope for children in need. Your gifts also help buy Presbyterian Women’s Retreat Helpful forms and links > God’s Gift Shop. So skip carol singing and more! new clothes for the children, school materials, and Save the dates: February 1 - 3, 2019 for the Black Friday lines and the Cyber Monday hype medical expenses. the First (Scots) Women's Retreat at the and do your shopping at a place where every gift beautiful Pawley's Plantation on answers a prayer. Order forms can be dropped off at the church office or when the market opens. Pawley's Island. Our theme is "Strong Handicap Parking Policy Reminder Women from the Bible." Our featured A friendly reminder of our Sunday Morning Worship speaker/facilitator is Reverend Cecelia Parking Policy: On-campus parking is restricted to Armstrong from St. James Presbyterian Wednesday Night Update Hymn Choir mobility impaired individuals who include the Church. This week, November 21, there will be no chapel, The congregation is invited to join the handicapped, elderly, injured and expectant mothers. Registration is now open. You may pick up a Wednesday night supper, or program. Happy Hymn Choir on Sunday, November 25 Please be mindful of the two specifically reserved registration form in the church office, or on the First Thanksgiving! and discover lesser known lyrics and VAN handicap parking spots. It is (Scots) website: first-scots.org > Resources > Helpful tunes from our blue hymn book. The hoped that God will lead each of us to Join us next week on November 28. forms and links > Camps and conferences. Contact choir meets at 8:00 a.m. by the organ determine if we should park on Ann-Marie Charlton (704-608-0068) for more console and leads the 8:45 a.m. campus or leave the space for someone information. worship service. more in need.