THE SENTINEL NOVEMBER 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

We celebrate the life and witness of the members of First (Scots) who have joined the church triumphant. In Remembrance

Joan Parker Flint Nancy Ann Lord Ivey Sara Clark Vardell November 27, 2012 July 10, 1923 - December 5, 2012 February 20, 1923 - December 10, 2012 Dorothy Evelyn Sims Witham Elizabeth Greigs Adams William Lodge Hale June 4, 1917 - December 20, 2012 October 21, 1918 - December 28, 2012 November 13, 1926 - January 7, 2013

Ruth Llewelyn Edgerton Dr. Theodore Sanders Stern Eugene Gordon Hay, Sr. February 20, 1916 - January 8, 2013 December 25, 1912 - January 18, 2013 February 10, 1925 - March 15, 2013 Arthur Webb Allison, Jr. Charles Foster Smith, Jr. William Everett Craver, Jr. January 11, 1913 - March 17, 2013 May 19, 1923 - March 30, 2013 August 14, 1922 - May 5, 2013 Margaret Bailey Magathan Sandra Joy Eley Tims Melinda Mary Ballard December 23, 1922 - May 9, 2013 November 5, 1940 - May 29, 2013 April 21, 1958 - June 2, 2013 Sarah Anne Gobel Doris Justus Jewell Harris Oscar Johnson Small July 7, 1946 - June 5, 2013 March 24, 1929 - June 13, 2013 April 6, 1920 - June 15, 2013 Robert Laurie Wilson Mary Rebekah Andrews McNeill Dorothy Ross Givan November 20, 1925 - July 13, 2013 August 1, 1922 - August 30, 2013 July 7, 1932 - August 31, 2013 Col. John Slaton Allison Henry Clay Moses Elizabeth McLeod Reid September 19, 1921 - September 5, 2013 June 24, 1917 - September 13, 2013 September 6, 2013 - September 15, 2013

Almighty God, we remember before you those who have lived among us who have directed our steps in the way, opened our eyes to the truth, inspired our hearts by their witness, and strengthened our wills by their devotion. We rejoice in their lives dedicated to your service. We honor them in their death, and pray that we may be united with them in the glory of Christ’s resurrection. Amen.

The Sentinel

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

(as of October 29, 2013)

CHRISTIAN LOVE AND SYMPATHY ARE EXTENDED TO:

Hope Hendricks and her family in the death of her grandfather,

on Thursday, October 10th. + + +

Jane Davis and her family on the death of her father,

Garris Archibald Thompson, Jr. on Thursday, October 17th.

The Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study is continuing its study of 1 John on

Tuesday mornings at 7am. Come enjoy the fellowship, fun and food (spiritual and otherwise!).

SAFETY IS A PRIORITY OF OUR CHURCH ; THEREFORE, WE ASK PARENTS TO ACCOMPANY THEIR CHILDREN SHOULD THEY LEAVE THE SANCTUARY, EXCEPT WHEN THEIR CHILDREN ARE ACCOMPANIED BY THE NURSERY STAFF. PARENTS MUST BE ON CHURCH GROUNDS IF THEY LEAVE THEIR CHILDREN IN THE NURSERY WHICH IS FOR CHILDREN AGES INFANTS - K5 ONLY.

The Sacrament of Baptism Will & Amanda Parrott presented their daughters, Sally Mae Parrott and Charlotte Fowler Parrott, for baptism on October 13th. Elder Bobby Byrd assisted.

Chanan & Jennifer Cole presented their daughter Sullivan Mae Cole, for baptism on October 13th. Elder Andy Gowder assisted.

Jeff & Glenna Richards presented their daughter, Leanora Elizabeth Richards, for baptism on October 20th. Elder Nancy Harley assisted.

David & Margaret Kunes presented their daughter, Rebecca Sullivan Kunes, for baptism on October 20th. Elder Carolyn Jones assisted.

Ava Susan Topham

was born on Thursday, July 18th. Ava is the daughter of Dave & Emily Topham.

+ + +

Charles Pinckney Darby V was born on Wednesday, July 31st.

Quinn is the son of Charles & Maria Darby. + + +

Benjamin Charles Deaton was born on Friday, August 23rd.

Benjamin is the son of Chip & Jill Deaton and the grandson of Cynthia Deaton.

+ + + Isabelle McCall Taylor

was born on Tuesday, September 10th. Elle is the daughter of J.C. & Kim Taylor.

+ + + Hugh Mayfield West

was born on Friday, October 11th. Hugh is the son of Hall & Raleigh West.

+ + +

Thomas Gabriel McGann was born on Monday, October 14th.

Thomas is the son of Gabe & Terra McGann.

STEPHEN MINISTRY AT FIRST (SCOTS) PRESBYTERIAN

A Stephen Minister is a Christian, trained to be a 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

Art & Betts Gatewood.

Thanksgiving As Thanksgiving approaches we remember those less fortunate. First (Scots) has a tradition of donating desserts to Crisis Ministries each year. Pull out your favorite recipes and bring the desserts to Molly Wier Hall by 12 noon on Tuesday, November 26th. Crisis Ministries will pick them up.

LIFE OF THE CHURCH AT FIRST(SCOTS)

Sanctuary Christmas Poinsettias If you would like to remember a loved one or honor someone with a donation to the sanctuary Christmas decorations, please complete this form and return it along with your check of $20 per memorial/honorarium to the church office. The poinsettias will be used during the Christmas season and may be picked up after the service on Sunday, December 29th. Remember to print clearly the names you would like listed in the bulletin and mark your check “Christmas Decorations” by Wednesday, December 4th. Given by: __________________________________________ Daytime Telephone: _____________________ In memory of: ______________________________________________________________

In honor of: _______________________________________________________________

FORM & CHECK MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE CHURCH OFFICE NO LATER THAN NOON ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4TH.

Our elementary age children were given cardboard turkeys and asked to fill them with quarters for the children at the Thornwell Home in Clinton, South Carolina during the Time for Children on October 27th and in their Sunday School classrooms and in Kirk Club in November. We ask for parents help in getting these back by Sunday, November 24th to their classroom teacher or the church office. Thank you for participating and making the difference in a child’s life.

Offering for the Thornwell Home for Children November is the emphasis month for the Thornwell Home for Children. Your special offering is very much needed and appreciated in the nurture, love and Christian guidance in the everyday lives of these children. Special envelopes can be found in the pews and various locations around the church. Thank you for your generous support.

God’sGiftShopDon’t be tempted to purchase any of the glitzy, Christmas‐y stuff you see in the stores that’salreadythereforyoutobuy.JustwaituntilGod’sGiftShopopensinMollyWierHallandyoucanpurchaseadoctor’s visit for ahomelessperson, anewoutfit for a child atThornwell, a schooldeskforourmissioninPeru,a llama,ormanyothergifts. God’sGiftShophasgiftstogivethatkeepongiving.Thestuffyouseeinthestoresisjustthat–stuff.CatalogswillbeavailableSunday,December1andthefirstMarketisWednesday,December4.

We  give  thanks  for  the  men  and women who have served our country both past and present.  Thank you to our veterans! 

PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN

Presbyterian Women November Circle Meetings

Circle 1 will meet Tuesday, November 12th at 10 am in the Church Parlor. This group will continue its study of 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, November 12th at 10 am at the home of Julie Smith. This group will also continue its studying of 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, November 12th at 9:30 am at the home of Teresa Tarrant. This group will continue to review and evaluate the Spiritual Growth Assessment they began in their first meeting. Please contact Co-Leaders Margaret Bouch, Betts Gatewood, or Lisa Heape if you have any questions. Circle 6 will meet on Monday, November 11th at 7:15 pm at the home of Claire Eadon. This group will continue 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, November 14th at 6:30 pm at the home of Erika Marshall. This group will continue 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.

First (Scots) Women’s Retreat Don’t miss this chance to Rest, Renew, Restore

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When: January 24-26, 2014 Where: Pawleys Plantation Conference Center/two bedroom resort condos Theme: Trusting God for Everything Leader: Jan Cook, Assistant Pastor, FPC of Hilton Head Island Schedule: Time for building relationships, nurturing your spirit and

celebrating our lives together! Cost: $180 includes resort condo accommodations + 4 meals Register: Forms available at the reception desk, church office, & online at first-scots.org Deadline: Register by December 11, 2013 Contact: Sue White (556-3234) or Pat Dietz (849-0719)

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS TO FIRST (SCOTS)

Tom & Kelsey Bacon Jill Cross Angela Fralish

Jason Fugate Randell & Kathleen Gelzer Katie Marko

Alasdair & Catherine Owens Rachel Remsburg Doug & Cris Ann Smith

NOT PICTURED: David Cross

NEW MEMBERS RECEIVED ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2013

FAMILY ADVENT GATHERING

Sunday, December 15th

12:30 pm—2 pm

A Fellowship Event for All Ages

Chili Cook-Off with Prizes for 1st & 2nd Place

Christmas Crafts for the Kids

Kids Showing of Veggie Tales Merry Larry and the True Light of Christmas

November 1-2: Middle School Lock-In/Out (8pm-10am)

November 3: High School: Progressive Dinner

November 8-10: High School: Fall Retreat at Camp Bethelwoods (4pm-4pm)

November 10: Middle School: Dinner and a Movie

November 17: High School: Dinner Downtown (bring ($10)

Middle School: Dinner for Church Staff (4-7:30 pm)

November 24: High School: Ronald McDonald House

Middle School: Canned Food Scavenger Hunt

YOUTH EVENTS (FOR YOUTH IN 6TH THROUGH 12TH GRADE)

5-7 PM IN THE KIRK HOUSE (62 KING STREET) ~UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE BELOW~

NOVEMBER

Fifty-two youth and adults filled Shem Creek with paddle boards on Sunday, September 29th. Don’t worry, we spilt into two groups. It was a perfect evening for being out in the water and even getting a little wet!

Lookout Shem Creek!

NOVEMBER 2013 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 MS Event

2 MS Event

3 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME

PARRAMORE SUNDAY Kirk Café

8:30 am PW Retreat Mtg (#205) 8:45 am Worship

10 am Sunday School 10am Confirmation Class (KH)

11:15 am Worship 5 pm HS Youth Event

7 pm Parramore Service 8 pm Paramore Reception (MWH)

4 9 am Lectio Divina (Off-Site) 12 pm Prayers of Concern (Parlor) 1:30 pm Bridge (#203) 2 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry (#205) 7 pm Parramore Lecture (MWH)

5 7 am Men’s Breakfast (MWH) 10 am PW Board Meeting(#203) 10 am Prgm Staff (Conf. Rm.) 11 am Staff Mtg.(Conf. Rm.) 2 pm Recorder Practice (Parlor) 5:15 pm Stewardship Mtg (C.R.) 6:30 pm Youth Leader Dinner (KH)

6 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 Moms Connect (#203) 4:30 pm Emergence Christianity (#202) 4:30 pm Alleluia Choir (#229) 5 pm Cherub Choir (#229) 5 pm Handbell Choir (#209) 5:30 pm Taize Service (Chapel) 6 pm Wednesday Night Supper (MHW) 6:30 pm Esther Bible Study (#233) 6:45 pm Healing Prayer Class (#203) 6:50 pm Kirk Choir Rehearsal (#301) 7 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry (#205) 7 pm Wednesday Night Program (#202)

7

8 HS Event

9 HS Event

10 HS Event Kirk Café

8:45 am Worship Wall Baptism

9 am Musical Rehearsal (MWH) 10 am Sunday School

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

4 pm USNA Concert (Sanctuary) 5 pm MS Youth Event

11 9 am Lectio Divina (Carriage Hs) 12 pm Prayers of Concern (Parlor)1:30 pm Bridge (#203) 7:15 pm PW Circle 6 (Home)

12 7 am Men’s Breakfast (MWH) 9:30 am PW Circle 5 (Home) 10 am PW Circle 1 (Parlor) 10 am PW Circle 2 (Home 10 am Prgm Staff (Conf. Rm.) 11 am Staff Mtg. (Conf. Rm.) 2 pm Recorder Practice (Parlor) 5 pm 1731 Legacy Mtg (Conf. Rm)

13 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 Moms Connect (#203) 4:30 pm Emergence Christianity (#202) 4:30 pm Alleluia Choir (#229) 5 pm Cherub Choir (#229) 5 pm Handbell Choir (#209) 5:30 pm Communion Service (Chapel) Cochran Baptism 6 pm Wednesday Night Supper (MHW) 6:30 pm Esther Bible Study (#233) 6:45 pm Healing Prayer Class (#203) 6:50 pm Kirk Choir Rehearsal (#301) 7 pm Wednesday Night Program (#202)

14 7 pm PW

Circle 7 (Home)

15 5:30 pm Smith &

Irwin Rehearsal

16 4 pm

Smith & Irwin

Wedding

17 Kirk Café

8:45 am Worship 9 am Musical Rehearsal (MWH)

10 am Sunday School 10 am Confirmation Class (KH)

11:15 am Worship 4 pm MS Youth Event 5 pm HS Youth Event

18 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 Property Mtg. (Conf. Room) 6 pm Fellowship - CANC. (#227) 6 pm Local Missions (#331) 6 pm Worship (#229) 6 pm Evangelism (#203) 6 pm Cong. Care (#202) 7 pm Diaconate (#227 & 228)

19 7 am Men’s Breakfast (MWH) 10 am Prgm Staff (Conf. Rm.) 11 am Staff Mtg.(Conf. Rm.)

20 3:40 pm Kirk Choristers (#309) 4 pm Kirk Club (#302, 306-309) 4 pm Youth Choir (#309) 4 pm Musical Rehearsal (MWH) 4:30 pm The Amazing Collection (#233) 4:30 pm Moms Connect (#203) 4:30 pm Emergence Christianity (#202) 4:30 pm Alleluia Choir (#229) 5 pm Cherub Choir (#229) 5 pm Handbell Choir (#209) 5:30 pm Taize Service (Chapel) 5:30 pm Stephen Min. Peer Mtg (#227/228) 6 pm Wednesday Night Supper (MHW) 6:30 pm Esther Bible Study (#233) 6:45 pm Healing Prayer Class (#203) 6:50 pm Kirk Choir Rehearsal (#301) 7 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry (#205) 7 pm Wednesday Night Program (#202)

21

22 5:30 pm Hicklin & Dollason

Rehearsal

23 6 pm

Hicklin & Dollason Wedding

24 COMMUNION Kirk Café

8:45 am Worship 10 am Sunday School

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

Garrett Baptism 5 pm MS & HS Youth Event

25 9 am Lectio Divina (Carriage Hs) 12 pm Prayers of Concern (Parlor) 1:30 pm Bridge (#203) 5:30 pm C.E. Meeting (#203) 6 pm Finance (Conf. Room) 7 pm Session (#227 & 228)

26 7 am Men’s Breakfast (MWH) 10 am Program Staff (Conf. Rm.) 11 am Staff Meet (Conf. Rm.)

27 NO Wednesday Night Supper or Programs NO Kirk Club

28

CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED

29 CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED

30 9 am God’s Gift Shop Decorating (MWH)

4:30 pm Hagen & deNobriga Wedding

FIRST (SCOTS) PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Please join us for coffee fellowship following the Sunday morning services in Molly Wier Hall.

NOVEMBER WORSHIP SCHEDULE SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3 PARRAMORE SUNDAY

8:45 & 11:15 A.M. REV. CANON PAUL-GORDON CHANDLER

7:00 P.M. REV. CANON PAUL-GORDON CHANDLER

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10 8:45 & 11:15 A.M.

DR. DANIEL MASSIE

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17 8:45 & 11:15 A.M.

DR. TERRY WILSON

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24 8:45 & 11:15 A.M.

DR. DANIEL MASSIE

ELDER ON CALL DEACON ON CALL PASTOR ON CALL

NOVEMBER 3 NOVEMBER 10 NOVEMBER 17 NOVEMBER 24 8:45 am Greg Robinson Bernard Groseclose David Hay David Neff 11:15 am Laird Staley Byron Frick Geoff Lewis Donald Hanst

The December Sentinel deadline is NOON on November 13th To submit an article for The Sentinel, please email information to:

Lolli Haugh at lhaugh@first-scots.org

Week of OCTOBER 28-NOV 3 Susan Bridwell 637-3834

Week of NOVEMBER 4-10 Edwin Johnson 723-6925

Week of NOVEMBER 11-17 Bob White 556-3234

Week of NOVEMBER 18-24 John Holloway 388-0777

Week of NOVEMBER 25-DEC. 1 Charlotte Crabtree 766-4591

NOVEMBER 1-4 Rev. James Rogers 513-3717

NOVEMBER 8-11 Dr. Terry Wilson 442-9640

NOVEMBER 15-18 Rev. Maggie Beamguard

901-0570

NOVEMBER 22-25 Dr. Daniel Massie 442-1226

NOVEMBER 29- DEC. 2 Dr. Terry Wilson 442-9640

NOVEMBER USHER TEAMS

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

Week of NOVEMBER 4-10 Lolli Haugh 729-7662

Week of NOVEMBER 11-17 Doug MacIntyre 577-1098

Week of NOVEMBER 18-24 Harry Robbins 577-5930

Week of NOVEMBER 25-DEC. 1 Cameron Widman 345-5707

The Kirk Café is open most Sunday mornings from 9:15-10 am and is located in the Kirk House at 62 King Street.

Please support the Youth by stopping by and enjoying a delicious breakfast! All items $1!

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

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

Dr. JeeYoon Choi, Director of Music and Organist Ricard Bordas, Choirmaster Meg High, Children’s Choirs

First (Scots) Presbyterian Church Staff

Stephen Ministry

Deanna Barteet, Church Administrator Lynell Baldwin, Office Accountant Anne Walpole, Secretary to the Pastors Jamie Kuznik, Membership Assistant Nancy Lewis, Receptionist Lolli Haugh, Publications Troy Palmer, Sexton Jermaine Thomas, Sexton

Mary Robinson, M.A., CCE, Director of Christian Education Angie Miller, C.E. & Youth Administrative Assistant Megan Boucher, Middle School Youth Director Dayna Perkins, Youth Ministry Intern Hannah Leonhard, Youth Ministry Assistant Martha Harken, Kindergarten Director Wilhelmina McPherson, Housekeeping Michelle Viviel, Food Services Director