OUR PRAYERS (Abbreviated this week)

 Judy King as she grieves the death of her brother-in-law, Bill Painter  Larry Fisk as he grieves the death of his mother  Joanne Ratchford grieving the death of her husband, Tom Banner Elk  Mike Shaw, at home recovering from a cardiac ablation  Teresa Taylor, home recovering from lung surgery  Connie Mahany (Bonnie MacQueen’s sister) struggling with her chemotherapy treatment  Libby McGowan scheduled to come to Cannon Hospital for rehab Presbyterian  Evanill Perry, a friend of Verleen Gregory, who is experiencing severe pain  Monty Wilson, friend of Verleen Gregory, recovering from surgery  Those who are home-bound or in assisted living: Lee Councill, Louise Holshouser Church

TODAY NEXT SUNDAY LECTOR: 8:30: Steve Bender Phil Craig 11:00: Jim Ferguson Dorothy Pullease USHERS: 8:30: Jean Eells & Jan Craig Chris & Larry Zimmer 11:00: Bobby Duke & Mary Ann Davis Rick & Nancy Owen Kirkin’ O’ the Tartans Cliff & Marilee Williams Hampton Owen & Scott Miller MEDIA: Larry Zimmer McNair Tornow NURSERY STANDBY: Nancy Owen Luana Anderson SEXTON: Rob Clemmer Jimmy Ennis, III FRIENDSHIP REGISTER PICKUP: Dorothy Pullease Debbi Hagna June 26, 2016 JULY ELDER OF THE MONTH: Dorothy Pullease Rick Owen JULY SHEPHERDS: Mary Dickinson & Lyndsay Ennis

Banner Elk, North Carolina

Website: bannerelkpresbyterian.org

Telephone: 828-898-5406 CHURCH STAFF Rev. Feild Russell, Pastor Mobile: 757-846-1105 Email:[email protected] Rev. Dr. Ed Donnell, Parish Associate: [email protected] Rev. Leslie Piper, Parish Associate: [email protected] Diane Rydell, Director of Music: [email protected] Dedy Traver, Administrative Assistant: [email protected] Rob Clemmer, Office Administrator: [email protected] Margaret Trivette, Housekeeping Staff Shane Parker , BEPC Preschool Director: [email protected]

Weekly Opportunities 11:00 AM - KIRKIN’ O’ THE TARTANS Sunday: 6th Sunday after Pentecost June 26, 2016 8:30 am - Worship Service 9:30 am - Sunday School Please - No Flash Photography in the Sanctuary 11:00 am - Worship Service

Monday: THE KIRK GATHERS IN GOD’S NAME 9:00am - BEPC Preschool Camp 1:00pm - The Daniel Plan Group - Margaret Tate Parlor Tuesday: WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS - Rev. Feild Russell 9:00am - BEPC Preschool Camp Please pass the Friendship Register. Visitors, we welcome you and are honored to worship with you. 9:00am - Habitat Work Crew Contact: Steve Bender - 898-8271 Please provide your address and phone number. Also, remember: your presence among us is more 3:00pm - Prayer Shawl Ministry - 1st & 3rd Tuesdays-contact Cathy Richmond 898- important than your mode of dress. 9019 7:00pm - Men’s Choir - contact Diane Rydell 898-5343 PRELUDE “Sabbath Chorale” - D. Wagner Wednesday: 9:00am - BEPC Preschool Camp PROCESSION OF THE TARTANS 9:00am - Feeding Avery Families - Distribute food the last Wednesday of the month “Highland Cathedral” - Trad. Scottish Tune contact: Allen Clark - 828-8004, 828-260-0185 Jon Shell, Piper 10:00am - Comfort Makers in Classroom 213 contacts: Jean: 898-5005 Debi : 387-4914 4:30pm - Handbells - contact Diane Rydell 898-5343 (Congregation will be seated during the Procession) 7:15pm - Adult Choir - contact Diane Rydell 898-5343 Thursday: Beadle (Bearing the Holy Scriptures) - Dr. Jim Ferguson 9:00am - BEPC Preschool Camp 11:15am - Men’s Lunch Group - meet at BEPC - 828-898-5406 Crucifer (Bearing The Celtic ) - Former Mayor Deka Tate Friday: Office Closed Clergy - Rev. Feild Russell Saturday: The American Flag -Rev. Dr. Edward Donnell 7:30am - Men’s Prayer Bkfst - Banner Elk Café - Contact Allen Clark 898-8004 The St. Andrews Flag - Mr. Larry Weed, CLP The Piper - Mr. Jon Shell Tartan Bearers Looking for a few faithful disciples… who love children and will take a Sunday every month or so to lead our “children’s church” during the 11:00 service. User friendly materials are provided for the 35 minute instruction time for roughly 5-10 year olds. Lyndsay Ennis *CALL TO WORSHIP (in the funny hat) is the contact person at [email protected], or 828-260-4376. L: The agendas of the world place many gods before us, P: But today we seek the counsel of the One who is truly God. L: We want to hear once more of a God who cares, PARK AND PLAY: Watch for upcoming communications and events to inform you of P: A God who has high expectations of us. progress toward our goal of developing a parking lot across from the cemetery and a All: Let us worship the Lord our God! playground below the Columbarium. A “Q and A” will be included in the July newsletter, followed by a forum after each worship service on July 10 in the sanctuary. “Neighborhood” *OPENING PRAYER social gatherings will be held after the 10th until the end of the month. We hope you will come out to learn more and give your support! *HYMN # 446 “Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken”

PRAYER OF CONFESSION [This Prayer of Confession and the Absolution are from 1539; they were used by both John Why is the St. Andrew's Cross Flag a symbol of ? A white "X" shaped cross upon a Calvin at Geneva and John Knox in Scotland.] blue field is known as the St. Andrew's Cross flag. This standard is a symbol of Scotland. St. Andrew was one of Christ's disciples. Andrew (known from only eight passages of scripture) is one of the L: Come now and let us make confession to God the Lord together; let more appealing figures of the twelve apostles. He seems to have possessed a boundless enthusiasm everyone, with me, acknowledge our sin and shortcomings: for bringing people to meet Jesus. Yet he was content to remain in the background. According to a Christian (probably apocryphal) legend that dates from only the 14 lh Century, Andrew was P: Almighty God, eternal Father, we acknowledge and confess to you executed. He was bound to a"Cross " (i.e.: an "X" shaped cross) and crucified. In the 4lh that we were born in unrighteousness. Our life is full of sin and Century, some believe, his relics were transported to Scotland. St. Andrew is considered the patron transgression; we have not gladly believed your Word nor followed saint of Scotland. St. Andrew's Day dinners are commonplace among those who love Scotland, your holy commandments. For your goodness’ sake and for your including the tradition of cooking "X" shaped shortbread cookies. Locally we have St. Andrews name’s sake, be gracious unto us, we pray, and forgive us all our Presbyterian College and its Scottish Heritage Center, headed by Bill Caudill, today's piper and church Deacon. Our congregation shares a very special bond with St. Andrews, including the sin, which is very great. Amen. celebration of St. Andrews Presbyterian College Sunday service each fall. L: Let each of us come before the face of the Lord, confessing our own faults. - the congregation continues in silent confession - Why does one observe Celtic in Presbyterian Churches? Throughout Scotland and , one may observe ancient Celtic Crosses in Churches and Christian Cemeteries. These ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS crosses feature a scalloped cross, which is superimposed upon a circle. Modern Celtic Crosses feature long arms, but the ancient Celtic Crosses had short, stubby arms. The imposition of the cross upon a circle represents "Christ's dominion over all the world". Most Celtic Crosses feature RESPONSE TO FORGIVENESS (Remain Seated) Stanza 6 Hymn# 228 elaborate decorations of intertwining vines and flowers rendered in bas-relief along their edges. If Within God's house, the house of prayer, my soul shall bless the Lord, one traces these intertwining vines, you discover they are generally interconnected one to another. And praises to God's holy name Let all the saints accord.

What is the origin of the CELTIC CROSS BANNER? The Celtic Cross is an historical SYMBOL of The Presbyterian Church. Its History started with the Celts in and Scotland when they NICKEL-A-MEAL HUNGER RELIEF OFFERING (Ushers will pass baskets) converted to Christianity. It is rich with Legend and Tradition, and perhaps mystery. The Circle on the (Separate from the regular offering; the name refers to how some place a nickel in a container Cross is believed to be a Symbol of Eternity and the endlessness of God's Love. each time they sit down for a meal, as a reminder that many go without food. Our offering is combined with other Presbyterian churches to alleviate hunger nearby and throughout the globe.) What is a "Beadle", and what service did he render the Kirk? During the Middle Ages and through the , Bibles were rare among the common people. The Bible of the Kirk (i.e.: the Church) was a treasured possession. The intrinsic value of the Holy Scriptures and the ever-present possibility of theft led to the establishment of a special lay office known as the "beadle". The beadle RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS was usually elected by the Kirk Session, and he served for an indefinite period of time. The chief Kathy Ward Grover and Marianne Gore duty of the beadle was to preserve and protect the Kirk's Holy Bible. His other duties sometimes Joy Rimel Jennifer Braverman and Kaelin Braverman included collecting fines, the summoning of accused parties to trial (before Session Court), and the issuing decrees of the Kirk throughout the parish. In some traditional Presbyterian Churches today, Leader: Do you promise to be active in your participation, generous in your support, the beadle begins the worship service by carrying the Holy Bible ceremoniously into the sanctuary. faithful in your worship, and diligent in your search to understand God’s On such occasions, the people rise in respect for the Holy Book and its Scriptures. The purpose in your lives? parishioners take their seats after the beadle has opened the Bible and prepared the pulpit for the New Members: We do. advent of the minister. Leader: Do you, the members of this congregation, welcome these new friends? What is the origin of the CLERGY TARTAN? The Clergy Tartan is a Plad (Plaid) that was crafted Do you promise to support them in their commitment by being active in and designed by The Scottish Tartans Authority, Edinburgh, to be used for Church Worship Services. your participation, generous in your support, faithful in your worship, and There are several Clergy Tartans, but the Presbyterian Church has adopted the CLERGY BLUE TARTAN. It is used for The Pulpit Parament and as The Stole for the Pastor. The Celtic Cross is a diligent in your search to understand God’s purpose in your lives? part of it. All: We do.

We are so glad that you have chosen to worship with us today. You are always welcome!

These tartans, the playing of the pipes, the singing of psalms, and this special service of worship THE KIRK HEARS GOD’S WORD and praise are dedicated to the One, True, Triune, and Living God. We remember our Scottish ancestors' struggle to affirm and to establish that our Lord Jesus Christ alone is the Head of the TIME FOR OUR CHILDREN - Jon Shell, Piper Kirk. On behalf of all of Scottish descent among us, these tartans are presented before Almighty God, ANTHEM “Then Sings My Soul” - Hine/McDonald seeking His blessings upon these colors and the clans they represent, as well as upon the entire "Clan Dia", which is the Gaelic for all the "Children of God", or all humankind. PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION - Dr. Jim Ferguson The word "kirking" can be understood as meaning “blessing” or “to present at church.” Kirking of the Tartan, then, is to present one’s self at worship as FIRST SCRIPTURE Hebrews 11:1-2, 8, 29-30, 32-34; 12:1-3 - -an act of rededication, -thanksgiving for the faith heritage we enjoy, SECOND SCRIPTURE Luke 9:57-62 - asking for God’s grace (blessing) on our present and future lives in Christ. This understanding invites all Christians, whether of Scot descent or not, to present their faith and SERMON "What Are You Prepared to Do…Now?” - Rev. Feild Russell heritage for dedication, rededication and God’s blessing.

THE KIRK RESPONDS TO GOD’S WORD Program Notes

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (from The Scots Confession of 1560) This "Primer" should enhance everyone's, Scots and non-Scots alike, understanding of and We confess and acknowledge one God alone, to whom alone we must appreciation of the various aspects of this special worship service. While celebrating the Scottish Heritage of many in our congregation, the main purpose of the service remains the public worship of cleave, whom alone we must serve, whom only we must worship, and in our Lord by all assembled today. whom alone we put our trust. Who is eternal, infinite, immeasurable, incomprehensible, omnipotent, invisible: one in substance and yet distinct Is the Kirkin' o' the Tartan, an auld Scottish Rite? Many people are under assumption that the in three persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. By whom we "Kirkin' O' The Tartan" is an ancient Scottish Church Ceremony. Actually, nothing could be further confess and believe all things in heaven and earth, visible and invisible, to from the truth. While based on Scottish legend and folklore, this ceremony is distinctly American. It have been created, to be retained in their being, and to be ruled and guided traces its roots to the life and ministry of The Rev. Dr. Peter Marshall, a Scottish emigre. Dr. Marshal by his inscrutable providence for such end as his eternal wisdom, was a prominent minister in the Presbyterian Church, who served as the Chaplain to the United States Senate at the advent of World War II. In April 1941, while serving as the Pastor of the New goodness, and justice have appointed, and to the manifestation of his own York Avenue Presbyterian Church, Dr. Marshall titled one of his sermons "Kirkin' O' The Tartan". glory. Amen. This name soon became attached to Church services that celebrate with pride their Scottish

Heritage. While more commonly celebrated by Presbyterian and Episcopal Churches, today this *RESPONSE “Gloria Patri” celebration is utilized by a variety of Christian denominations for Scottish Heritage events. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost, As it was What is "The Kirk"? The word "Presbyterian" is not used in Scotland or Europe. In England and in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Europe, Presbyterian Churches are usually known as "Reformed Churches." In Scotland, however, our tradition is the established and sanctioned Church of the Government of Scotland. Thus our Christian tradition is known as "The Church of Scotland" (in the same manner that the "Church of PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & THE LORD’S PRAYER - Rev. Dr. Ed Donnell England" is the Anglican {i.e.: Episcopal} Church). The Church of Scotland is commonly known Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, simply as "The Kirk". The British people have always had a marvelous ability to compromise. thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily While in England, Queen Elizabeth is considered as "Head of the Church of England". While in bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not residence in Scotland, however, Her Majesty is considered a member of the Church of Scotland, into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the and is attended by Chaplains from The Kirk. Jesus Christ is considered the Head of the Church of power, and the glory, forever. Amen. Scotland.

BANNER TARTAN BEARERS CALL FOR OFFERING MacGregor Mr. Robert Pullease OFFERTORY “Voluntary - God Shall Bless Us” - Wagner

MacIntosh Mrs. Debi Tornow *DOXOLOGY Carried by: Shawna Best & Keller McNair Best Praise God from whom all blessings flow; MacIntyre Ms. Patricia Young Praise him, all creatures here below;

MacKenzie Mrs. Jone Stevenson Praise him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. MacLeod Mr. Jim Stevenson MacLeod (Of Harris) Mrs. Sallie Prince *PRAYER OF DEDICATION

MacPherson Dr. Ron McGowan THE KIRK DEPARTS TO SERVE Carried by: Mrs. Kathy Ward MacRae Mr. David Lawson Tate *HYMN # 371 “Lift High the Cross”

Malcolm Mrs. Susan Malcolm Tate Taylor Carter (Tartan & Flag Bearers take their positions during the hymn) Ross Ms. Sara Frances Andrews Brewer (Congregation please be seated following the singing of the closing hymn)

Russell Rev. Feild Russell Carried by: Ms. Anna Russell THE BLESSING OF THE TARTANS Shaw Mrs. Elizabeth McGowan Leader 1: Thank you, O Lord, for your self-revealed Word which has ordained a rich Carried by: Jacob Lawson Vergara heritage of faith and sacrifice from our ancestors, from Adam to Noah, from Noah to Abraham, from Abraham to David, so onwards to the incarnation of Jesus Christ, to the establishment of his church: our brothers and sisters in Christ everywhere. Our Scottish Heritage Leader 2: Never let us forget that a heritage of faith is a responsibility, not a treasure Although based on Scottish history and legend, the Kirkin’ O’ The Tartan service is of American origin. to be hoarded. "Kirk" is Scottish for Church, usually referring to the Church of Scotland. People: Bless us that we may be a blessing, O Lord. John Knox, the Scottish Reformer, studied under John Calvin (1509-1564), the father of

Presbyterianism, in Geneva in the 1500's. Upon returning to Scotland, Knox wrote the first Book Thank you, O Lord, for the blessing of family; the warmth, comfort,and of Church Order and established the first Presbyterian Churches there. The Church then spread to Leader 1: Ireland. The immigrants from Scotland and Ireland brought the Presbyterian Church to America. security of family love.

The Scots Confession of 1560 has been referred to as the Charter of the Church of Scotland and of Leader 2: Never let us forget that our family love is a gift to be shared, that the world . The Scottish Parliament, at the conclusion of the civil war, invited John stranger may be as welcome as the brother. Knox and five colleagues to prepare a Confession of Faith for the church. It was the first Reformed Confession in the English language, and they completed it in four days. People: Bless us that we may be a blessing, O Lord.

Perhaps no symbol is more associated with the Scottish tradition than the colorful Highland dress. The tartan is an old tradition with many references to it in early Scottish literature. The ancient Leader 1: We praise you, O Lord, for those who have lived and died in Christ that we tartan was described as "chequered" or "striped" or "sundrei coloured". For many centuries, might have the freedom to dwell in a community of faith. tartans formed part of the everyday dress of the Highland people. It was there in Scotland that its use continued and developed until it became recognized as a symbol of clan kinship. Leader 2: Never let us forget that the days of sacrifice are not yet over, that we too, have lives to live in faith. Today we celebrate the olden Scots' love of scripture, unwavering faith, and devotion to their Kirk, persistence, and strong independence by proudly displaying the tartans to the stirring People: Bless us that we may be a blessing, O Lord. sounds of the pipes.

PROCESSION OF TARTANS Leader 1: Raise the ClanTartans and family symbols! June 26, 2016

BANNER TARTAN BEARERS People: On behalf of all clans, families, and nations, we raise these tartans and symbols before Almighty God in gratitude for our heritage and pray God’s blessing on His servant people in all lands. Anderson Mr. George Anderson Carried by: Geana Anderson & Eriana Fidler Raising of the Tartans Armstrong Mrs. Chris Zimmer Boyd Mr. Robert Boyd Tate Leader 2: 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 Boyd Mr. & Mrs. Grover A. Gore Carried by: Madison John walk humbly with you; through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Campbell Ms. Laura Banner Carringer Russell Carried by: Mrs. Phyllis L. Clemmer People: We proclaim that we are all united in the covenant of Jesus Carolina Mrs. Brenda Sleight Christ for there is but one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one Douglas Dr. Bob Smith God and Father of us all. Carried by: Dr. William C. Tate II Ferguson Dr. Jim Ferguson BENEDICTION Carried by: Mrs. Dee Ferguson Ferguson Mr. Bill Ferguson RECESSION OF THE TARTANS “Amazing Grace” Forbes Dr. Carolyn West Jon Shell, Piper

Frazier, Ancient Mr. & Mrs. Grover A. Gore Carried by: Mr. Larry Manning *POSTLUDE “A Mighty Fortress is Our God” - Luther/Lowe Frazier, Dress Mr. & Mrs. Grover A. Gore ______Carried by: Ms. Sarah Manning *Congregation please stand, if able Liturgical Color: Green Graham Mr. Dale Sleight Gunn Mr. & Mrs. Grover A. Gore The flowers in the sanctuary are given by Grover and Marianne Gore Carried by: McKenzie John Hamilton Mr. Larry Weed to the glory of God Carried by: Benjamin Tate Vergara and in loving memory of their parents, Grover R. and Lena May Gore, Hume Mrs. Dorothy Pullease and John Franklin and Marion Benneker Boyd, Jr. Innes Mrs. Barbara Hosbein

Johnston Ms. Beth Johnston Sunday School Class for rising K - 4th graders: Following the Time for our Children Kennedy Mr. Larry Kennedy we have Sunday School class. Please meet in the hallway outside of the nursery. Mr. William Kennedy Carried by: Mr. William Kennedy MacAulay Mrs. Nancy Owen and Hampton Owen Music for the Procession and recession of the Tartans will be played by: Carried by: Mr. Stephen Hill Organist - Diane Rydell, Bagpiper- Jon Shell MacDonald Rev. Dr. Ed Donnell Carried by: Mrs. Cathy Richmond Kirkin’ O’ the Tartans Planning Committee: Rob Clemmer, Beth Johnston, MacDougal Mr. Robert F. Clemmer Ron McGowan, Deka Tate, Ed Donnell and McNair Tornow MacEwen Mr. Rick Owen Carried by: Mr. Duane Addison MacFarlane Mr. McNair Tornow Carried by: Jeff & Christian Davis