THE SENTINEL DECEMBER 2014 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

Advent Season at First (Scots)

God’s Gift Shop Sunday, November 30 Minute for Mission & Catalogs available on the Portico

Wednesday, December 3 Market in Molly Wier Hall

Sunday, December 7 Children’s Sermon & Market in Molly Wier Hall

Wednesday, December 10 Market in Molly Wier Hall

Sunday, December 14 Market in Molly Wier Hall

Sunday, December 21 Minute for Mission & Market in Molly Wier Hall

Angel Tree Located in Molly Wier Hall. Gifts for HALOS are due at the church by Sunday, December 7 and gifts for My Sister’s House are due at the church by Sunday, December 14.

Worship and Music Sunday, November 30 First Sunday of Advent The Rev. Rogers preaching (8:45 a.m. & 11:15 a.m.) Light the Hope Candle Sunday School at 10 a.m. Sunday, December 7 Second Sunday of Advent Dr. Massie preaching (8:45 a.m. & 11:15 a.m.) Light the Peace Candle Sunday School at 10 a.m. Sunday, December 14 Third Sunday of Advent Special Christmas Music (8:45 a.m. & 11:15 a.m.) O Magnum Mysterium by G. Gabrieli Modie! (This Day!) by Z.R. Stroope Youth, Kirk Choirs, and Brass Ensemble Light the Joy Candle Sunday School at 10 a.m. Sunday, December 21 Fourth Sunday of Advent Dr. Massie preaching (8:45 a.m. & 11:15 a.m.) Light the Love Candle Sunday School at 10 a.m. Longest Night Service 6 p.m. The Rev. Maggie Beamguard preaching Wednesday, December 24 Christmas Eve Musical Prelude (4:45 p.m.) Family Christmas Eve Worship Service (5 p.m.) Choral Prelude by Kirk Choir (9:30 p.m.) Candlelight Communion Service (10 p.m.) Light the Christ Candle Sunday, December 28 Dr. Massie preaching (8:45 a.m. & 11:15 a.m.) Sunday School at 10 a.m.

Youth Sunday, December 7 Angel Tree Service Project (5-7 p.m.)

Sunday, December 14 Tacky Sweater Christmas Party and White Elephant Gift Exchange (5-7 p.m.)

Sunday, December 21 Christmas Eve Worship Service Rehearsal (12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.)

Christian Education Sunday, December 21 Dress Rehearsal for Christmas Eve Worship Service at 12:15 p.m. Pizza lunch will be served. Wednesday, December 24 Musical Prelude (4:45 p.m.) Christmas Eve Worship Service (5 p.m.) (No nursery available) This is a family-friendly 30 minute service with the Christmas story presented by the children and youth of First (Scots).

A Birthday Party for Jesus will be held in Molly Wier Hall immediately following the 5 p.m. Worship Service. Cupcakes & juice will be served. No nursery staffed, however, the infant nursery room will be unlocked if parents need to use a nursery.

Pastoral Care (as of November 30, 2014)

CHRISTIAN LOVE AND SYMPATHY ARE EXTENDED TO:

Preston Dixon Wendell was born on Wednesday, October 22.

Dixon is the son of Sarah & Preston Wendell and the grandson of Charlie & Kay Wendell.

+ + + Samson Nash Madeen

was born on Friday, October 31. Samson is the son of Chris & Corinne Madeen and the grandson of Greg & Mary Robinson.

+ + + Henry Barnes Rogers

was born on Tuesday, November 4. Barnes is the son of James & Kate Rogers.

+ + + Abigail Grace Frick and Amelia Kathryn Frick

were born on Friday, November 7. Abigail and Amelia are the daughters of Byron & Ali Frick.

+ + + Griffin Orem was born on Monday, November 10.

Griffin is the son of Katherine & Anson Orem, the grandson of Rachelle & Steven McLees, and the great-grandson of Joan McLees.

SAFETY IS A PRIORITY OF OUR CHURCH; THEREFORE, WE ASK PARENTS TO ACCOMPANY THEIR CHILDREN SHOULD THEY LEAVE THE SANCTUARY, EXCEPT W H E N T H E I R C H I L D R E N A R E ACCOMPANIED BY THE NURSERY STAFF. PARENTS MUST BE ON CHURCH GROUNDS IF THEY LEAVE THEIR CHILDREN IN THE NURSERY WHICH IS FOR CHILDREN AGED INFANTS - K5 ONLY.

The Sacrament of Baptism Nate Reed & Leigh Grobert presented their son, Henley Carpenter Reed, for baptism on November 2. Elder Nancy Harley assisted.

Ian & Dee Ford presented their sons, Evan Gerard Ford & Reilly William Ford, for baptism on November 9. Elder John Wall assisted.

Eric & Ashley Layton presented their son, James Simons Layton, for baptism on November 30. Elder Jack Callahan assisted.

Grant & Amy Miller presented their son, Henry Matthew Miller, for baptism on November 30. Elder Mary Robinson assisted.

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

Robin Garner and family in the death of her father,

Walter Garner, on Friday, October 31.

+ + + Al Crabtree and family

in the death of his brother-in-law, Harry Jett,

on Monday, November 3. + + +

Charlotte Crabtree and family in the death of her father, Dr. Leland Scott Morley,

on Tuesday, November 4. + + +

Randell Gelzer and family in the death of his mother, Mary Caryl Smith Gelzer,

on Saturday, November 15. + + +

Noel Johnson and family in the death of his twin sister,

Nancy Preddy, on Sunday, November 16.

+ + + The friends and family

of Charlotte Small Bavier, on Sunday, November 23

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, John & Pat Dietz, Art & Betts Gatewood and Steven Harth.

Healing Prayer Class First (Scots) has seen a growing number of people interested in prayer. Everyone prays, but many of us would like to know more. The Prayer Ministry committee will be offering the second level of the School of Healing Prayer beginning in January. This course leads prayer ministers through an in-depth understanding of specific issues in healing ministry including marriage and divorce, birth issues, and depression. Anyone with interest in participating is encouraged to contact Helene Settle at 906-5916 by December 17. The 13-week course will begin on January 7 at 6:30 p.m. The cost for the materials is $25. The class will be led by Helene, who has led our Monday Prayer Team for over 12 years.

Deacon’s New Visitation Ministry The Board of Deacons  is  looking for church members to visit. We  know  some  of  our members  have  a  difficult time  coming  to  church  for  different  reasons,  so  we would like to bring church to you by building one‐on‐one relationships with our homebound members.  If you are someone  who  would  like  to  be more  connected  with your church family but are limited by your circumstances or  you know of  someone who would benefit  from  this ministry,  please  contact  Kimberly  Zimlich  at           kzimlich@bellsouth.net,  or  Maggie  Beamguard  at mbeamguard@first‐scots.org  or  (843)722‐8882  this    December.  We  will  begin  matching  Deacons  with     members in the New Year. 

NEW DAVE RAMSEY CLASS The Legacy Journey is an all-new, seven-week, biblically based class that teaches you how to truly live and leave a legacy for generations to come. This class will lead you deeper into investing, basic estate planning, purposeful living, safeguarding your legacy, and discovering the keys to generational wealth and true generosity. Through video teaching, class discussions and interactive small-group activities, you’ll learn a biblical framework for living intentionally now so that later you’ll be able to leave a legacy that will secure you family’s future and make a lasting impact on the world around you. The Legacy Journey will meet beginning Wednesday, January 7, 2015 in the Conference Room from 5:00 p.m. -6:30 p.m. led by Beth Cohen-Nault. Class will not meet on February 18 and will conclude on February 25. This class is for those who have completed FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY and are on baby steps, 4, 5, and 6 (or even 7). Kits are $95.00 and can be purchased directly on the website at: www.daveramsey.com Please let Mary Robinson know that you wish to register for this class. Email her at mrobinson@first-scots.org

Scots on the Go… visit College of Charleston

Mace Brown Museum of Natural History Join us in a guided tour of this museum that displays

more than 3,000 fossil specimens including Dinosaurs, Crinoids, Oligocene Mammals of North America, Cave Bears, Pleistocene Mammals of the

Carolinas and Fossils of Mammoths and Mastodons! Dutch treat lunch at the Marina Variety Store Thursday, January 8 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

~~~~~~ For more information & reservations:

Betty and John Ebinger ebinger@gmail.com 419-6494

OPPORTUNITIES AT FIRST (SCOTS)

First (Scots) Oyster Roast Join us on Sunday, January 11 for our annual oyster roast. We will have oysters, chili, hot dogs and more. The event is at the Fish Shack at Sullivan's Island at 1498 Middle St. from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. To sign up, please contact LeAnne in the church office at 722-8882. If you have questions, please contact Holt Trui t t at holttruitt@gmail.com We look forward to seeing you all there.

Birthday Greetings! Please join us

in extending birthday wishes to Mrs. Rae Holtz

who will be celebrating her 99th birthday on December 17!

If you would like to wish her Happy Birthday, you may send cards to the church office at

c/o First (Scots) 53 Meeting Street

Charleston SC 29401 and we will be glad to forward them to her.

Need a New Church Name Tag? For  those  who  would  like  to  order  a            replacement name tag, please contact Jamie in the  Church  Office  (jkuznik@first‐scots.org  or 722‐8882)  by  Monday,  January  26.            Replacement name tags are $6.50 each and the next order will arrive in mid‐February. 

CHRISTMAS AT FIRST (SCOTS)

Scots On the Rock

It  has  been  a  tradition  of  the  young  adults  at          First  (Scots)  to  decorate  the  Chrismon  Tree  in  the sanctuary.    Please  save  the  date  for  Monday,          December  8  at  6:30  p.m.  to  come  out  and  help   decorate the tree.    It  is always a  fun time and we'll enjoy  Christmas music,  hot  chocolate,  and  cookies while  we  decorate  the  tree  with  lights  and           Chrismons.    If you are  interested  in helping out this year, please email Holt at holttruitt@gmail.com and be on the lookout for a more official email invitation.  

Progressive Dinner December 12th

Beginning at 6:30 PM

The  always‐popular  Progressive  Dinner at  First  (Scots)  will  take  place  on      Thursday,  December  12,  beginning  at 6:30 pm.  If  interested  in volunteering  to help  the hosts, please call LeAnne  in  the church office (722‐8882).  The Angel Tree

The Angel Tree is up and ready for you to pick up your name!

Just come to Molly Wier Hall! The Morrison children have been busy making hand painted cards for the tree.

Gifts for HALOS are due at the church by December 7.

Gifts for My Sister’s House are due to the church by December 14.

Sanctuary Christmas Decorations 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 $25 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 28. Remember to print clearly the names you would like listed in the bulletin and mark your check “Christmas Decorations” by Monday, December 8.

FORM & CHECK MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE CHURCH OFFICE NO LATER THAN NOON ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 8.

Please Circle One: TO THE GLORY OF GOD or IN MEMORY or HONOR OF... ________________________________________

Given By: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please Circle One: TO THE GLORY OF GOD or IN MEMORY or HONOR OF... ________________________________________

Given By: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please Circle One: TO THE GLORY OF GOD or IN MEMORY or HONOR OF... ________________________________________

Given By: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

# of decorations __________ x $25.00 each = $_______________ Cash ____________ Check # ____________

'Scots In Between' Christmas social! Kick the Christmas Season off right! Are you around the age of 35 to 55 or associate well with that age group? If so, please join us Thursday, December 4, at Lizzie and Brent Hamilton's home (159 Broad Street). Drop in anytime from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for drinks and dessert. Please let Lizzie know if you plan to come and you have not responded to the e-vite or did not receive i t (843-276-3466 or childerselizabeth@hotmail.com).

2014 Advent Lectionary Scriptures November 30 - 1st Sunday of Advent Isaiah 64:1-9; Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19; 1 Corinthians 1:3-9; Mark 13:24-37 December 7 - 2nd Sunday of Advent Isaiah 40:1-11; Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13; 2 Peter 3:8-15a; Mark 1:1-8 December 14 - 3rd Sunday of Advent Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11; Psalm 126 or Luke 1:46b-55; 1 Thess. 5:16-24; John 1:6-8, 19-28 December 21 - 4th Sunday of Advent 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16; Luke 1:46b-55 or Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26; Romans 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38 December 24 - Christmas Eve Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-14(15-20) Christmas Day Dawn: Isaiah 62:6-12; Psalm 97; Titus 3:4-7; Luke 2:(1-7)8-20 Day: Isaiah 52:7-10; Psalm 98; Hebrews 1:1-4(5-12); John 1:1-14

Look in the bulletins and Kirk News each week for the Advent Lectionary Scriptures throughout the Advent Season.

CHRISTMAS AT FIRST (SCOTS)

ADVENT DEVOTIONAL Luther  Seminary  is  providing  a  free  downloadable  Advent  devotional  that  you can print out or read online. There  is even a large‐print  version.  It  is  10  pages  long  and entitled:  “YOUR  PEOPLE  LONG  TO  GREET  YOU”.  Go  to www.luthersem.edu/advent.  You  may  download  and print  as many  copies  as needed  for  yourself,  family  and friends. First Sunday of Advent is November 30.  

L o n g e s t N i g h t S e r v i c eL o n g e s t N i g h t S e r v i c eL o n g e s t N i g h t S e r v i c e The Christmas season is often marked by expressions of joy, excitement and happiness. It is a time for families to gather in celebration and for churches to gather in worship, pointing to the hope that is found in the coming Christ Child. However, this time of joyful expectation is sometimes overshadowed by the pain and hurt that many experience during this season when their grief and sorrow are put into sharp contrast with the world’s merriment. On December 21st, the longest night of the year, we will be offering a Longest Night Service, also known as a “Blue Christmas” service. This worship opportunity acknowledges that grief, loss, struggles, and darkness can make it difficult to share in the traditional joyous celebrations of Christmas. Join us in Lilly Chapel at 6:00 p.m. along with Susie Hyman, a Celtic Harpist, who will share her gifts with us. All are welcome as we seek the light that “shineth in darkness.”

The Children’s Advent Book is available on the church’s web site www.first-scots.org. We hope you will find this book to be a resource for your children and the entire family throughout the season of Advent.

The Children’s Advent Book

God’s Gift Shop You probably have your catalog now and maybe had a chance  to browse  the displays  in       Molly Wier Hall.  Or, you’ve checked out the catalog on‐line at www.first‐scots.org.  Maybe even made your decisions about the gifts you are giving this year.  There is one thing that    didn’t get in the catalog.  The Medical Benevolence Foundation has appealed for funds to help  in fighting Ebola.   Check out the bulletin board or the display  in Molly Wier Hall for 

the details.    If you donate  just $30 under  “where most needed,’  it will purchase 3 masks, 3  face  shields, 3 head     covers, 15 pairs of surgical gloves, and 3 gowns.  A real bargain!! 

The Prayer Shawl Ministry had a special blessing of a crib blanket for Henry Barnes Rogers and presented it to Daddy Rogers! The blanket was knitted by Ann-Marie Charlton.

From Wee-Bairns to the 2015 National Honor Choir! John White Jr. (7th grade) has been selected to perform with the National Middle-School Boys Honor Chorus, a group of 300 6th-9th graders chosen by audition from all over the country. They will participate in learning sessions and performances during a week-long conference held in Salt Lake City, Utah this February. Many thanks to all the musical staff and volunteers he has worked with here at First (Scots) including Grace Reed, Helen Watson, Phyllis Dickinson, Jo Vroon, Esther Ablonczy, and Ricard Bordas. We are grateful for the loving support of our church which has given John a place to cultivate his God-given gift.

Janet & John White, Sr.

GOOD NEWS

We had a great response to our Thanksgiving bulletin board! We have so much for which to be thankful!

Local Mission Ministry Keeps Lowcountry Warm Last  month,  First  (Scots)  Local  Missions  Committee    donated 300 blankets to One80 Place.  Anne Jackson at One80 Place extends her thanks on behalf of the folks at  the  shelter  who  will  be  making  good  use  of  the   blankets on cold Charleston nights. 

FIRST (SCOTS) PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Building On The Rock

Have you submitted your stone and commitment cards for 2015? What follows was written by our Pastor Emeritus J. Phillips Noble and appears in his book Words and Images That Seep Into the Soul.

Our Building Stones

God gives us stones to build our lives. We can do with them what we will.

Some seek to build a structure that reaches to the sky, And like the tower of Babel, Confusion reigns. Some build a high containing wall Around their selfish happiness, To shut out the intrusion of God or man. Some build a personal mansion of pride And install a drawbridge over a moat, Hoping to be safe from all alarms. Some build a solid and ample house, And from it are laid stepping stones That lead into other less privileged lives, And they daily pass over the set stones On errands of love and mercy.

God gives us stones to build our lives. We can do with them what we will.

Session Notes Elders joined the deacons of the church in an officers’ retreat. Joan Gray’s Sailboat Church was

reviewed and all officers covenanted to forty days of prayer for First (Scots) beginning the day after Thanksgiving and ending on January 6 (Epiphany).

Jean Marterre and David Hoskinson reported on plans for God’s Gift Shop for 2014 Christmas Season

The Education sub-committee recommended three education sessions and these sessions were approved as follows: The Rev. James Rogers will lead a combined Sunday school study of the General Assembly

approved paper “Hope in the Lord Jesus Christ” on January 18. Dr. Daniel Massie will present on the Essential Tenets and the history of that debate to a

combined Sunday school class on February 15. The Rev. Margaret Beamguard will lead a combined Sunday school discussion of the General

Assembly approved paper “Presbyterian Understanding and Use of Holy Scripture: Biblical Authority and Interpretation” on March 8.

DEADLINES FOR THE BULLETIN, SENTINEL, WEB SITE & KIRK NEWS **DECEMBER 21 BULLETIN DEADLINE IS NOON ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17.** **DECEMBER 28 BULLETIN DEADLINE IS NOON ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17.** **JANUARY 4 BULLETIN DEADLINE IS NOON ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17.**

JANUARY SENTINEL DEADLINE IS NOON ON DECEMBER 15. KIRK NEWS DEADLINE IS EVERY MONDAY AT NOON.

**DECEMBER 30 KIRK NEWS DEADLINE IS NOON ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 22.** Bulletin, Sentinel, Kirk News & Web Site information should be submitted

in writing to Lolli Haugh (lhaugh@first-scots.org).

Holiday Deadline Changes Just a reminder ‐ ‐ ‐ If  you  have  not  completed  your  pledge for 2014, we encourage you to do so prior to the end of the year. If you need to know your balance, please       contact Lynell Baldwin or Deanna Barteet in the Church finance office.  Thank you! 

FIRST (SCOTS) CHILDREN

Children’s Choirs If your child is not yet in our choir program, we invite you to register for the 2015 spring semester starting in January.

Choirs meet on Wednesdays and are coordinated with the Kirk Club schedule so that your child may take part in many activities.

Cherub Choir, 4K & 5K 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Alleluia Choir, 1st & 2nd Grades 4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Kirk Choristers, 3rd- 5th Grades 3:40 p.m. - 4:25 p.m.

Register now by visiting www.first-scots.org or call 722-8882 Ext 222.

In this mission-focused VBS, kids experience God’s unstoppable love and discover how to fuel up and move in and through life with God. Watch church come alive with movement and images of all sorts of kid-friendly transportation! Watch the G-Force meter climb illustrating how God is at work around the world and how God’s people are on the move.

Save the Date!!

June 15-19, 2015

December Circle Meetings Circle 1 will meet Thursday, December 11 at 1:30 p.m. in the Church Parlor. This is a change from the previous day and time so PLEASE make note. Circle co‐leaders are Elizabeth McAnally and Kathleen Gelzer.

Circle 2 will meet Tuesday, December 9 at 10:00 a.m. at the home of Julie Smith. Linda Bondurant is co-hosting this special Christmas luncheon with Julie. Circle co-leaders are Judy Murdoch and Julie Smith.

Circle 5 will meet Tuesday, December 9 at 9:30 a.m. at the home of Rebecca Patte. Circle co‐leaders are Margaret Bouch, Betts Gatewood, and Lisa Heape.

Circle 6 will meet on Monday, December 8 at 7:15 p.m. for a Christmas gathering at the home of Marilyn Johnson. Circle co-leaders are Ginny Thaxton and Camilla McCall.

Circle 7 will meet on Thursday, December 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Dorothy Thaxton. Circle co‐leaders are Laura Raffle, Maria Darby and Rebecca Johnson.

PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN

Top Ten Reasons to Attend the First (Scots) Women's Retreat January 23 ­ 25, 2015 

 10.    Enjoy free time on Saturday afternoon to lunch with friends, shop, walk....or even take a nap!   9.    Savor four delicious meals...that you won't have to cook.     8.    Catch‐up with old and new friends.   7.    Meet and get‐to‐know new women in the church.   6.    Share a meaningful Sunday closing communion service.   5.    Deepen your relationship with First (Scots) women in a smaller group setting.   4.    Start the new year in an intentional and meaningful way.   3.    UNPLUG and learn ways to balance your life.   2.    Learn about prayer and silence in an informal setting.   1.    Nurture your spiritual life and your sense of connection with God.  

Be sure to join us in January for these reasons...and many more!  Sign up soon!  Registration deadline is December 12, 2014.  

Questions?   Call Sue White at 843‐556‐3234 or Dale Poulnot at 843‐224‐2133 or email at                    dalepoulnot@gmail.com.  Forms are available online at www.first‐scots.org.  

See the link for All Church Forms. 

Meet our Retreat Leader – Rev. Rebecca Drafts Albright Associate Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Beaufort 

 

Rebecca Drafts Albright is a life‐long Christian and loves nothing more than worshiping God.   Becky is from Lexington, SC and has lived in the Lowcountry of South Carolina for the past 35 plus years.     

Becky will  lead us in how to balance the demands of life and the spiritual discipline of silence, prayer, and communicating with God.  

Youth Events: For youth in grades 6-12

Meet at the Kirk House (62 King Street). Events are from 5-7 p.m. unless noted otherwise. A meal is included.

December 7: Angel Tree Service Project - We’re going to Wal-Mart to buy gifts for children in our community who could use some joy this Christmas. We’ll return to the Kirk House to wrap the presents and enjoy hot chocolate. Bring $5-10 to help purchase gifts.

December 14: Tacky Sweater Christmas Party and White Elephant Gift Exchange – It’s time to celebrate! Bring a wrapped gift (valued at $10 or less; re-gifting is encouraged!) for a fun gift exchange game. Feel free to wear your tackiest Christmas clothing.

December 21: Christmas Eve Service Rehearsal (12:15-1:30pm; meet in the sanctuary) December 28: No Youth Group (Merry Christmas!)

If you are in grades 6 through 12, we invite you to join the youth choir. Our new 2015 spring semester starts in J anua r y , a nd we mee t on Wednesdays, 4:15 p.m.—5:15 p.m. Go to www.first-scots.org to register.

The 2015 Montreat Worship & Music Conference June 28-July 3

Rising 4th through 12th graders have a great opportunity to enjoy a week summer camp while singing, playing instruments, performing in concerts, and enjoying many other activities with other kids from all over the US. For more information about the conference visit http://www.presbymusic.org/montreat.html, and contact Ricard Bordas or Charlotte Gillespie for pre-registration.

“It was so much fun! All of the instructors were fun and knew what they were talking about. We made friends in all of our classes. It was awesome singing in such a big group that was enthusiastic and able to sing in four to six parts at a time. The only thing that would make it better would be more kids from First (Scots). We want to go back next year!” Lilly and Helen Gillespie from Montreat 2014

Bethelwoods High School Youth Retreat

First (Scots) high school youth and adults traveled to Camp Bethelwoods this past November. The group joined youth and adults from local Presbyterian churches, participated in exciting recreation, small groups, worship, and more, and explored the theme of “Life is a Highway.”

First (Scots) youth Cole Shubert and Charlotte Zuraw did a great job leading the retreat as they both serve on our Presbytery Youth Council.

DECEMBER 2014 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 9 am Lectio Divina (Carriage Hs) 12 pm Prayers of Concern (Parlor) 1:30 pm Bridge (#203) 2 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry (#205)

2 7 am Men’s Breakfast (MWH) 2 pm Recorder Practice (Parlor) 5:30 pm Women’s Bible Study (#233) 5:30 pm Handbell Rehearsal (#209)

3 11 am Staff Meeting (Conference Room) 3:40 pm Kirk Choristers (#301) 4 pm Kirk Club (#302, 306-309) 4 pm The Amazing Collection (#233) 4:15 pm Youth Choir (#301) 4:30 pm Alleluia Choir (#203) 5 pm Moms Connect (#229) 5 pm Cherub Choir (#203) 5 pm HS Kirk Club Girls Bible Study (KH) 5:30 pm Taize Communion Service (Chapel) 6 pm Wednesday Night Supper 6 pm God’s Gift Shop Open (MWH) 6 pm Youth Leader Dinner (Off-Site) 6:30 pm Breathe Women’s Bible Study (#233) 6:45 pm Kirk Choir Rehearsal (#309) 7 pm Wednesday Night Program (#227/228)

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5

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7 Kirk Café

8:45 am Worship 10 am Sunday School

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

God’s Gift Shop (MWH) Winer Baptism

5 pm HS & MS Youth Event (KH)

8 9 am Lectio Divina (Carriage Hs) 12 pm Prayers of Concern (Parlor) 12:30 pm FSKG Board Mtg. (Conference Room) 1:30 pm Bridge (#203) 5:30 pm Disaster Relief Comm. (#233) 6:30 pm PW Retreat Plan. (Conf. Rm.) 6:30 pm Chrismon Tree Decorating (Sanctuary) 7 pm Session (#227/228) 7:15 pm PW Circle #6 (Off-Site)

9 7 am Men’s Breakfast (MWH) 9:30 am PW Circle #5 (Off-Site) 10 am PW Circle #2 (Off-Site) 2 pm Recorder Practice (Parlor) 6 pm Worship Comm. (Conf. Rm.)

10 10 am Program Staff Meeting (Conf. Rm.) 11 am Staff Meeting (Conference Room) 3:40 pm Kirk Choristers (#301) 4 pm Kirk Club (#302, 306-309) 4 pm The Amazing Collection (#233) 4:15 pm Youth Choir (#301) 4:30 pm Alleluia Choir (#203) 5 pm Moms Connect (#229) 5 pm Cherub Choir (#203) 5 pm HS Kirk Club Girls Bible Study (KH) 5:30 pm Communion Service (Chapel) 6 pm Wednesday Night Supper 6 pm God’s Gift Shop Open (MWH) 6:30 pm Breathe Women’s Bible Study (#233) 6:45 pm Kirk Choir Rehearsal (#309) 7 pm Wednesday Night Program (MWH)

11 1:30 pm P.W.

Circle #1 (Parlor)

6:30 pm

Progressive Dinner

6:30 pm

PW Circle #7 (Off-Site)

12 8:30 am

Sanctuary Christmas Decorating

13 9:30 am

Kirk Choir Rehearsal (Sanct.)

14 Kirk Café

8:45 am Special Music Worship 10 am Sunday School

10 am Confirmation Class (KH) 10 am Choir Brunch (MWH)

11:15 am Special Music Worship God’s Gift Shop (MWH)

5 pm HS & MS Youth Event (KH)

15 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) 5:30 pm Christian Ed. (#203) 6 pm Evangelism (#229) 6 pm Local Missions (#228) 6 pm Fellowship (#227)

16 7 am Men’s Breakfast (MWH) 2 pm Recorder Practice (Parlor) 5:30 pm Handbell Rehearsal (#209)

17 10 am Program Staff Meeting (Conf. Rm.) 11 am Staff Meeting (Conference Room) 3:40 pm Kirk Choristers (#309) No Kirk Club 4 pm Youth Choir (#309) 4:30 pm Alleluia Choir (#229) No Wednesday Night Supper 5 pm Cherub Choir (#229) 6:30 pm Breathe Women’s Bible Study (#233)6:50 pm Kirk Choir Rehearsal (#301)

18 12:30 pm

Church Office Closed

1 pm Staff Christmas

Party (Off-Site)

19

20 10 am

Handbell Rehearsal

(#209)

21 Kirk Café

8:45 am Worship 10 am Sunday School

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

God’s Gift Shop (MWH) 12:15 pm Rehearsal for Christmas

Eve Family Service (Sanctuary) NO HS & MS Youth Event

6 pm Longest Night Service (Chapel)

22 12 pm Prayers of Concern (Parlor) 6 pm Finance (Conference Room)

23 No Men’s Breakfast

24 CHRISTMAS EVE

5 pm Family Christmas Eve Service 5:30 pm Birthday Party for Baby Jesus (Molly Wier Hall) 10 pm Candlelight Communion Service

25

MERRY CHRISTMAS Church Office

Closed

26

Church Office Closed

27

28 Kirk Café

8:45 am Worship 10 am Sunday School

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

NO HS & MS Youth Event

29 12 pm Prayers of Concern (Parlor)

30 No Men’s Breakfast

31 New Years Eve

Church Office Closed No Wednesday Night Programs

January 1, 2015 New

Year’s Day

Church Office Closed

FIRST (SCOTS) PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

DECEMBER WORSHIP SCHEDULE

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7 8:45 A.M. & 11:15 A.M. DR. DANIEL MASSIE

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14 8:45 A.M. & 11:15 A.M.

SPECIAL CHRISTMAS MUSIC SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21 8:45 A.M. & 11:15 A.M. DR. DANIEL MASSIE

LONGEST NIGHT SERVICE 6 P.M.

THE REV. MAGGIE BEAMGUARD TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24 5 P.M. FAMILY SERVICE

10 P.M. CANDLELIGHT COMMUNION DR. DANIEL MASSIE

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28 8:45 A.M. & 11:15 A.M. DR. DANIEL MASSIE

ELDER ON CALL DEACON ON CALL PASTOR ON CALL

DECEMBER USHER TEAMS DECEMBER 7 DECEMBER 14 DECEMBER 21 DECEMBER 28 8:45 am Ben Townsend Greg Robinson David Hay John Wall 11:15 am Rachel Remsburg Kevin Lewis Max Carroll Amelia White DECEMBER 24 5 pm : Brad Morrison, David Brown, Elise Brown, John Dietz, Pat Dietz, Faye Rivers 10 pm: David McCormack, Margaret McCormack, Graham Heller, Mikell Thaxton, Harry Robbins, Cyndi Robbins, Whit Smith, Anne Smith, Jim Simpson, Janie Farr, Michael Branch, Karolea Lucas

The January Sentinel deadline is NOON on December 15 To submit an article for The Sentinel, please email information to:

Lolli Haugh at lhaugh@first-scots.org

Week of DECEMBER 1-7 Jules Anderson 571-7443

Week of DECEMBER 8-14 Bob Baldwin 856-0303

Week of DECEMBER 15-21 Joel Bateman 388-8031

Week of DECEMBER 22-28 Benjamin Edwards 884-4830

Week of DECEMBER 29-JAN. 4 Mary Nance Huff 556-0269

NOVEMBER 28–DEC. 1 Dr. Daniel Massie 442-1226

DECEMBER 5-8 The Rev. Maggie Beamguard

901-0570 DECEMBER 12-15

The Rev. James Rogers 513-3717 DECEMBER 19-22

Dr. Terry Wilson 442-9640 DECEMBER 26-29

Dr. Daniel Massie 442-1226

Week of DECEMBER 1-7 Tom Ray 860-4454

Week of DECEMBER 8-14 Sam Perry 864-992-8607

Week of DECEMBER 15-21 Caroline Smith 991-0356

Week of DECEMBER 22-28 Michael Dennis 324-1928

Week of DECEMBER 29-JAN. 4 Scott Evans 860-4884

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 The Reverend James T. Rogers, Associate Pastor

The 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

Merry Christmas from the Office Staff

Deanna Barteet, Church Administrator Lynell Baldwin, Office Accountant Jamie Kuznik, Membership Assistant Terri Reno, Pastors’ Secretary LeAnne Yacisin, Receptionist Lolli Haugh, Publications Jermaine Thomas, Sexton Monica Mitchell, Sexton

Mary Robinson, M.A., CCE, Director of Christian Education Megan Boucher, Middle School Youth Director Anna Crew Kinney, Youth Ministry Intern Hannah Leonhard, Youth Ministry Assistant Martha Harken, Kindergarten Director Donna Drake, Food Services Wilhelmina McPherson, Housekeeping