THE SENTINEL AUGUST 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

HANDS OF CHRIST IS READY TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL In 2013 we served over 4,522 children. How many will we serve this year? Possibly 5,000 children in 5 counties! And every one of those children will spend time with an individual, VOLUNTEER “personal shopper.” They and their families also will interact with registration VOLUNTEERS, checkout VOLUNTEERS, VOLUNTEERS who will pray and chat with them while they wait their turn, VOLUNTEERS who bag up their school supplies, VOLUNTEERS who help the child and the shopper find the correct size socks, clothing and underwear and VOLUNTEERS who offer them a Bible as they leave. Obviously, there is the need for a lot of VOLUNTEERS. Where do you fit in? By volunteering, of course! You can sign up to volunteer by emailing Catherine Byrd at: cbyrdtsbb@bellsouth.net You also can sign up at the display in the Fellowship Hall. Please include your e-mail if you would like a reminder. **Fri/Sat Aug 1/2—Downtown Chas @ Zion-Olivet Presbyterian 5 p.m./8:30 a.m.; **Mon Aug 4— Hanahan @ Yeamans Park Presbyterian 3 p.m.; Tues/Wed Aug 5/6—Berkeley County @ First Presbyterian Moncks Corner 3 p.m.; **Thu/Fri/Sat Aug 7/8/9 North Charleston @ Park Circle Presbyterian 4 p.m./4 p.m./8:30 a.m.; Mon Aug 11--Summerville Presbyterian 3 p.m.; Tues Aug 12—McClellanville @ New Wappetaw Presbyterian 3 p.m.; Wed Aug 13--Walterboro @ Bethel Presbyterian (downtown) 3 p.m.; Thu/ Fri/ Sat Aug 14/15/16—West Ashley @ Westminster Presbyterian 4 p.m./4 p.m./8:30 a.m. Times given are volunteer arrival times. Distribution starts 45-60 minutes after and lasts about 2 hours after which volunteers enjoy a meal together. ** Indicates the greatest need for volunteers!

This summer forty-eight youth and adults served on mission teams to Philadelphia and Nashville. In Philadelphia our group teamed up with Broad Street Ministry and assisted people in that community including those experiencing homelessness, battling addictions, spending time in jail, and more. One of the most meaningful parts of that trip was participating in Breaking Bread which is a ministry where hundreds of hungry community members are fed four meals each week. There are no lines at these meals as guests are served by waiters at tables with tablecloths. In Nashville, our team worked with Group Mission Trip’s Week of Hope and participated in community service projects that provide aid to people in need. In work crews of six, our team helped elderly residents in public housing with cleaning projects, assisted a church sponsored children’s program in a low income neighborhood, addressed hunger issues in the community, and more. One highlight from that trip was the gratitude expressed by those we served and the prayers they offered on our behalf. Thanks for supporting the mission work of the church through your prayers, contributions to the church budget, and support of our mission trip fundraisers. You enabled our mission teams to share and experience the powerful, life changing love of Jesus Christ!

The Sentinel

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

(as of July 29, 2014)

CHRISTIAN LOVE AND SYMPATHY ARE EXTENDED TO:

The friends and family of Ann Allison, wife of the late John Allison,

who passed away on Monday, June 30th. + + +

The friends and family of Margaret Johnson, who passed away on Friday, July 4th.

+ + +

Shary Dillon on the death of her sister, Leslie Ingersoll, on Friday, July 24th.

Men’s Bible Study & Breakfast Men's Breakfast and Bible Study will resume on Tuesday, August 5th at 7 am in Molly Wier Hall. They will continue their 31-session study of the Bible with the New Testament with Chapter 22 and the following readings: Matthew 1-2; Luke 1-2; John 1.

Evan Gerard Ford was born on Wednesday, April 2nd. Evan is the son of Ian & Dee Ford.

+ + + James Simons Layton was born on Monday, June 30th.

Sims is the son of Eric & Ashley Layton. + + +

Olivia Jane Martino was born on Monday, July 21st. Olivia is the daughter of Wesley & Rebecca Martino

and the granddaughter of Tom & Jane Ray.

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.

The Sacrament of Baptism Tap & Legare Gresham presented their son, Tapley Augustus Gresham, for baptism on July 6th. Elder Martha Jane Hudnall assisted.

Derek & Erin Newberry presented their son, Dawson James Newberry, for baptism on July 13th. Elder Edwin Johnson assisted. Dawson’s grandfather, Rev. David J. Bailey, from Central Pres-byterian Church in Anderson, South Carolina officiated.

Steven & Ashley Cannon presented their son, Chance Henry Cannon, for baptism on July 27th. Elder Steve Harth assisted.

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, Art & Betts Gatewood and Steve Harth.

New Members Class There will be a one-day New Members Class on Saturday, August 16th, from 9 am to Noon. Breakfast will be served at 9 am. We would love to have all inquirers and potential members come and join us. Please contact the church office if you are interested. We will meet in Room 233 on the second floor of our education building. Contact Jamie at jkuznik@first-scots.org for more information.

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Charleston Atlantic Presbytery will present its  8th  annual  the  S.T.E.P.S.  event  on        August  23rd  at  the  Mount  Pleasant         Presbyterian Church.   This  year’s  theme  is Share the Story.  If you are looking to equip yourself for the ministry to which you have 

been  called  in  your  church;  if  you  are  seeking  to  deepen your spiritual life; if you want to learn how to be the church “out there” then there  is a workshop for you at this year’s event.    Workshops  and  descriptions  are  in  the  printed      registration  brochures  at  your  church  or  online  at www.capresbytery.org.  Hope to see you on August 23rd! 

NEW SMALL GROUP WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY Tuesdays 5:30 pm-6:30 pm

Begins on Tuesday, September 9th

Laura LaMontagne will facilitate this Bible study which will begin with LifeGuide’s study

of 1 & 2 Peter and Jude. The group will meet in room 203 of the new education building (second floor) for 12 consecutive Tuesdays. Please contact the office (722-8882) to sign up so we can order you a copy of the book for $6.00.

THE AMAZING COLLECTION BIBLE STUDY

Wednesdays 4 pm-5:30 pm Begins September 10th Come one – Come all

We will meet in room 233 of the new Education Building. This DVD series will take us through the New Testament from Matthew – Revelation (a book a week). Workbooks are available for ($10.00) but are not required. Please call the office (722-8882) so we can order a book for you! All are welcome – men/women/youth! We will have time for discussion before and after the DVD! JOIN US. We will get out in time for chapel and supper!

Darkness to Light Training We have our date for the Darkness to Light training. If you have not had D2L training and plan to work with the First (Scots) children now is the time to take advantage of this free training onsite. We cannot stress this enough. This program will help you raise awareness by educating adults (teachers, parents, grandparents, etc.) about the steps they can take to prevent, recognize and react responsibly for the children/youth, not just First (Scots) children but all children…

Wednesday, August 13th, 6-8 pm in Molly Wier Hall

Contact Mary Robinson to reserve a spot (722-8882 or mrobinson@first-scots.org).

WALKING THE MOURNER’S PATH -Together we can do what I cannot do alone” Gary E. Vogel, M.A. 1993

A unique new ministry to First (Scots) – Walking the Mourner’s Path will begin on Wednesday, September 17th, in the Parlor meeting from 6:45 pm (following supper) until 8:15 pm for 8 consecutive weeks. This workshop is open to friends and neighbors as well as members.

Walking the Mourner’s Path differs from many ongoing “grief support groups” in that, as research has shown, structured programs with a beginning and an end are far more successful. The Mourner’s Path course consists of one and a half hour sessions for eight consecutive weeks. Each session has two facilitators. Our facilitators will be Rev. Maggie Beamguard and Mary Robinson who have attended a facilitator training workshop.

The program is a ministry distinct from other bereavement programs in that it is Christ-centered, scripturally sound and church based. It is not group therapy but is spiritually directed. Call the church office (722-8882) to sign up by September 1, 2014 so materials can be ordered in time to begin. Group size will be limited to 10 participants.

UPDATES

This month we are continuing a new column “Ask Dr. (Scot)!” Ever wondered how things work behind the scenes of this vibrant congregation? Get your burning questions answered by Dr. (Scot) himself. Simply email your inquiry to Lolli at lhaugh@first-scots.org and she will forward them to the doc. Please note “Ask Dr. (Scot)” in the subject line.

Dr. (Scot), why am I asked to sign the Friendship Pad each Sunday in church? - Signed, Why My John Hancock

I’m glad you asked, Mr. Hancock! The friendship pad provides useful information on so many levels. First, by signing and passing the Friendship Pad down the pew, others can note with whom they are worshipping and can greet one another by name. The information also helps our Membership Coordinator determine which members are active and who may need to be contacted by our Congregational Care Committee. The church staff also uses this data to determine attendance and planning for resources during future worship services.

Session Notes from July Be on the lookout! Our church Session is planning to conduct some listening sessions soon where our church family can share concerns and convictions together as we live out our discipleship following recent actions by our PC(USA) General Assembly. The process we will use for this family sharing will be revealed in the coming weeks.

Our Church Welcomes New Stephen Ministers! 

Our Stephen Ministry welcomes John and Pat Dietz as our newest members of our Leadership Team. They will be traveling August 3rd‐9th to Pittsburgh, PA for the Stephen Series Leader’s Training Course. They will join dozens of  denominations  from  across  the  U.S.  for  the  seven‐day  course  to  learn  how  to  share  Jesus’  love  and  care through  this  special  ministry.  They  will  comb  through  the  3,000  page  Leader’s  Manual  that  makes  up  the       backbone of the ministry. The role of a Stephen Leader is to direct Stephen Ministry in the congregation. They are the ones who recruit, select,  train, and supervise Stephen Ministers, and they  locate people with needs for care  and  match  them  to  a  Stephen  Minister.  They  also  build  awareness  regarding  Stephen  Ministry  in  the        congregation.  This  training  differs  from  the  50  hours  of  training  that  Stephen  Ministers  receive  in  the                congregation  in  its  focus  on  the  administrative  and  supervisory  aspects  of  Stephen  Ministry.  Our  Stephen        Ministry at First  (Scots) will be recruiting new Stephen Ministers  this  fall  to receive  the  training  in caregiving skills that Stephen Ministers use in their caring relationships. John and Pat join the existing Stephen Leader team comprised  of Boyce Cox,  Sherry Cox, Art Gatewood, Betts Gatewood  and  Steve Harth.  If  you would  like more     information about Stephen Ministry, how to receive care from a Stephen Minister or how to become a Stephen Minister, please contact any of the Stephen Leaders or Rev. Maggie Beamguard at 722‐8882.  

Stephen Ministry

FIRST (SCOTS) PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Summer Choir: July 6th - August 31st, 2014

No time to sing during the year? Now you can join and sing in our Summer Choir during the summer! The Summer Choir meets only on Sunday morning, rehearses at 9 am and sings at 10 am worship service. Everyone is invited to join and to come to as many or as few Sundays as possible.

Children’s Choirs Ricard Bordas & Meg High, Directors On Wednesday, September 10th, the children’s choirs will begin a new season.

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

The choirs’ rehearsal times are coordinated with the Kirk Club schedule so that your child may take part in many activities. Register now by visiting the web at www.first-scots.org or call 722-8882 for more information.

If you are in grades 6 through 12, we invite you to join the youth choir. We meet on Wednesdays, 4:15 pm-5:15 pm starting on September 10th. Visit the web at www.first-scots.org to register or call 722-8882 for more information.

Aging in Place: A Resource for You by Dr. Rick Reed Senior centers are designated as community focal points through the Older Americans Act. The National Institute of Senior Centers defines a senior center as a place where “older adults come together for services and activities that reflect their experience and skills, respond to their diverse needs and interests, enhance their dignity, support their independence, and encourage their involvement in and with the center and the community.” In various needs assessment reports, seniors value senior center activities and services to help them maintain independence as one of the most important services to compliment Aging in Place. Within this structure, respondents viewed exercise and having someone to talk to as the most valuable asset of a senior center. In Charleston, charges are very reasonable and in the $100/year range for local residents. Participants range in age from 50 to well in the 90’s. Most are independent. Minorities are well represented. Socialization is the priority and for some this is the only social contact they have. There are many regulars and the most consistent are in exercise classes that allow clients to continue their social group in snack or meeting rooms. Exercise is key to preventing morbidity and mortality, mental deterioration and falls. Senior Centers are excellent “laboratories” for observations about senior mobility, socialization, levels of health and barriers to accessibility; and staff are trained to provide programs that meet needs in these areas. Numerous volunteers provide a very friendly setting. Having programs that are portable to bring to seniors with difficulty getting out is being developed at many SC’s. Exercise equipment varies in quality and amount. Basic aerobic activity needs are met with cycles, treadmills and rowers. Dance and aerobic classes are highly popular and the spaces can double as meeting rooms. Frequently there is a computer room and a crafts room with small library. Table games are set up in open spaces where events also can be staged. Some centers provide outdoor access to a fit trail or walking path loop or even a therapeutic healing garden. Although buses provide convenient routes, the vast majority (about 75%) live within 7-10 miles and drive. Some are driven or accompanied by helpers or family. Parking is usually ample. On many days the exercise begins with a walk to the Center from the parking lot. Many centers are able to accommodate seniors with limitations or who are in various advanced stages of rehab as long as accompanied by low skill help. Some partner with rehab health care to provide a setting for continued exercise and mobilization after insurance coverage is exhausted. Some function more as  Adult Day Care Centers and still others provide meals as a group dining site. A nurse may be present periodically for BP checks or limited consultation. Many centers provide health, wellness and health care options education.

MUSIC NOTES

August 5 Lunch – Meet at Steak ‘n Shake in North Charleston (12-1:30pm). Bring $7-10.

August 6 Do. Love. Serve. - We’re joining high school youth from other local Presbyterian churches for a day of service and fun (for rising ninth graders through graduated seniors.

August 7 Hands of Christ at Park Circle (3:30-8:30pm). Help give out clothes and school supplies to school children in our community. Bring money for a fast food dinner on the way home ($7-10).

August 12 Lunch – Meet at ??? (12-1:30pm). Youth decide where we eat.

August 15-16 Youth Leadership Training Planning Retreat (6pm Friday-noon on Saturday).

FOR YOUTH WHO HAVE COMPLETED 6TH-12TH GRADES MEET AT THE KIRK HOUSE (62 King St) unless noted otherwise

AUGUST YOUTH EVENTS 2014

More Youth Mission Trip Photos

AUGUST 2014 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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3 9 am Summer Sunday School

10 am Worship Jacobs Baptism

11:30 am Friendly Scots Mtg. (#203)

4 9 am Lectio Divina (Carriage Hs) 10 am Prayer Shawl Ministry (#205) 12 pm Prayers of Concern (Parlor) 1:30 pm Bridge (#203) 6 pm Coordinating Comm. (#233)

5 7 am Men’s Breakfast (MWH) 11 am Staff Meeting (Conf. Rm.) 12 pm Youth Lunch (Off-Site)

6 Do. Love. Serve.

Youth Mission Trip 9:30 am Prgm. Staff (Conf. Rm.)

7 3:30 pm Youth Event—HOC

Distribution (KH)

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10 9 am Summer Sunday School

10 am Worship McGann Baptism

11 9 am Lectio Divina (Carriage Hs) 12 pm Prayers of Concern (Parlor) 1:30 pm Bridge (#203)

12 7 am Men’s Breakfast (MWH) 11 am Staff Meeting (Conf. Rm.) 12 pm Youth Lunch (Off-Site) 2 pm Recorder Practice (Parlor)

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9:30 am Prgm. Staff (Conf. Rm.) 6 pm Darkness to Light (MWH) 6:45 pm Kirk Choir Rehearsal(#309)

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15 6 pm Youth Leadership

Team Planning

Retreat (KH)

16 Youth

Leadership Team Planning

Retreat (KH)

9 am New Members

Class (#233)

17 9 am Summer Sunday School

10 am Worship Jones Baptism

18 9 am Lectio Divina (Carriage Hs) 10 am Prayer Shawl Ministry (#205)10 am Prayer Shawl Project (#306/307) 12 pm Prayers of Concern (Parlor) 1:30 pm Bridge (#203) 5:30 pm Christian Ed. (#233) 6 pm Cong. Care (#202) 6 pm Property (Conference Room) 6 pm Evangelism (#203) 6 pm Fellowship (#227) 6 pm Local Missions (#228) 7 pm Diaconate (Molly Wier Hall)

19 7 am Men’s Breakfast (MWH) 2 pm Recorder Practice (Parlor) 6 pm Worship Comm. (Conf. Rm.)

20 Staff Planning Meeting

Church Offices closing at noon 6:45 pm Kirk Choir Rehearsal(#309)

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24 COMMUNION

9 am Summer Sunday School 10 am Worship

11 am Usher Meeting (Sanct.) 11:45 am Officers Brunch

(MWH)

25 9 am Lectio Divina (Carriage Hs) 11 am Meet the Teacher (FSKG) 12 pm Prayers of Concern (Parlor) 1:30 pm Bridge (#203) 6 pm Finance (Conference Room) 7 pm Session (#227/228)

26 7 am Men’s Breakfast (MWH) 11 am Staff Meet (Conf. Rm.) 2 pm Recorder Practice (Parlor)

27 9:30 am Prgm. Staff (Conf. Rm.)

6:45 pm Kirk Choir Rehearsal(#309)

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31 9 am Summer Sunday School

10 am Worship DiMeo Baptism

Quiet Church Bag Idea of the Month: Sticky Shape Maker

A clever and simple idea! Cut a square of coarse sandpaper small enough to fit in your child’s quiet church bag. Cut various lengths of different colored yarn. Your child can make different shapes by placing the yarn on the sandpaper and it will hold in place!

AUGUST WORSHIP SCHEDULE

SUNDAY, AUGUST 3 10:00 AM

DR. DANIEL MASSIE

SUNDAY, AUGUST 10 10:00 AM

REV. JAMES ROGERS

SUNDAY, AUGUST 17 10:00 AM

DR. DANIEL MASSIE

SUNDAY, AUGUST 24 10:00 AM

REV. JOAN GRAY

SUNDAY, AUGUST 31 10:00 AM

DR. DANIEL MASSIE

Week of JULY 28-AUGUST 3

Linda Stout 884-0116

Week of AUGUST 4-10 Bob Baldwin 856-0303

Week of AUGUST 11-17 Avery Burns 886-8093

Week of AUGUST 18-24 Jon Carter 801-2070

Week of AUGUST 25-31 Dola Gresham 718-1869

AUGUST 1-4 Rev. James Rogers 513-3717

AUGUST 8-11 Dr. Daniel Massie 442-1226

AUGUST 15-18 Rev. Maggie Beamguard

901-0570

AUGUST 22-25 Rev. James Rogers 513-3717

AUGUST 29-SEPTEMBER 1 Dr. Terry Wilson 442-9640

ELDER ON CALL DEACON ON CALL PASTOR ON CALL

AUGUST USHER TEAMS

AUGUST 3 AUGUST 10 AUGUST 17 AUGUST 24 AUGUST 31 10:00 A.M. Laird Staley Byron Frick Geoff Lewis Donald Hanst Max Carroll

First (Scots) Presbyterian Church Sunday Worship 10 AM May 25th - August 31st

Two Services Resume September 7th.

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

The September Sentinel deadline is NOON on August 15th

To submit an article for The Sentinel, please email information to: Lolli Haugh at lhaugh@first-scots.org

2014 SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL

Week of JULY 28-AUGUST 3

Holt Truitt 906-0025

Week of AUGUST 4-10 Michael Ulmer 323-8750

Week of AUGUST 11-17 Rebekah Unger 343-6144

Week of AUGUST 18-24 Keith Blake 766-3678

Week of AUGUST 25-31 Callie Campbell

Stephen Ministry

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, Director of Choral Music

Meg High, Children’s Choirs Deanna Barteet, Church Administrator Lynell Baldwin, Office Accountant Jamie Kuznik, Membership Assistant Lolli Haugh, Publications Jermaine Thomas, Sexton Monica Mitchell, Sexton Wilhelmina McPherson, Housekeeping

Mary Robinson, M.A., CCE, Director of Christian Education Megan Boucher, Middle School Youth Director Dayna Perkins, Youth Ministry Intern Hannah Leonhard, Youth Ministry Assistant Martha Harken, Kindergarten Director Michelle Viviel, Food Services Director

SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL (9 am-9:45 am June 1st – August 31st) Wired Word – led by Jim & Jan Temple will meet in the Conference Room - #224 --------------------------------------------------- Exploring the Healing Miracles of Jesus led by Martha & Fletcher Derrick will meet in Room #202 for 7 weeks on the following dates: (7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17 and 8/24) --------------------------------------------------------- Nurseries will be available from June 1st – August 31st

CHURCH NAME TAGS 

Church  name  tags  have  arrived  for  our  new        members  and  for  those who  ordered  replacement name  tags.    They  are  available  for  pick  up  at  the   Information Center in the Church Office.  For  those who would  like  to  order  a  replacement name tag, please contact Jamie in the Church Office.  Replacement  name  tags  are  $6  each  and  the  next    order will be made in mid‐August.