THE SENTINEL JUNE 2012 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

VBS June 11th - 15th

Register online Now Www.overboard.cokesburyvbs.com/firstscots.org

or www.first-scots.org (click Christian Ed then children)

Coordinators: Hunter Dawson (437-8588) ehmmce@aol.com Lizzie Hamilton (276-3466) childerselizabeth@hotmail.com

Important Dates VBS Orientation: Sunday, June 3rd, 11am Vbs Registration Deadline Friday, June 8th Decorate for VBS Sunday, June 10th, 11am

We are actively seeking Volunteers

(even just for a few days that week!)

Items needed: Coffee Filters, Clear Trash Bags, Styrofoam Coolers, Fishing Nets, Life Vests, Pool Noodles, Shells, Boat Paddles, Goggles, Snorkels, Fins, Masks, Nylon Net Loofah Sponges, Aluminum Pie Pans (40) 1 & 3 liter Clear Plastic Bottles. 1 Tall Refrigerator Box 1 Jon or Row Boat for loan (Decoration) Any other Sea related items for decoration

Maggie, Norah (6), David and Charlotte (4)

Welcome to our new Associate Pastor The congregation of First (Scots), in an overwhelming vote of approval called Maggie Frampton Beamguard to be our next installed Associate Pastor. Maggie is a native of Mt. Pleasant, a graduate of Wando High School, Clemson University and Columbia Theological Seminary. She is the Senior Pastor of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Maggie and David and their children Norah and Charlotte will be taking up their life and work with us on July 2nd. If you would like to send a welcoming comment to our new Associate, her current address is: Maggie Beamguard, 481 West Oak Trail, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27104.

The Sentinel

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

Pastoral Care (as of May 30, 2012)

CHRISTIAN LOVE AND SYMPATHY ARE EXTENDED TO:

Chris Olsen and his family in the death of his mother

Mary Lang Gill Olsen, on Tuesday, April 24th.

+ + + Doris Harris and her family in the death of her husband,

Dr. William Lane Harris on Thursday, May 3rd.

+ + + Bruce Usher and his family in the death of his mother, Juanita Weatherly Usher

on Friday, May 11th.

+ + + Jenks Bailey and her family on the death of her father

Robert H. McDowell on Monday, May 21st.

+ + + Tripp Fellabom and his family

in the death of his mother, Barbara Martin Ferguson Frazier

on Thursday, May 24th.

Stephen Ministers CARE, but only GOD can CURE

“Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”

Galatians 6:2 Contact Rev. Art Gatewood

(722-8882, agatewood@first-scots.org) or one of our Stephen Ministry Leaders: Boyce & Sherry Cox,

Betts Gatewood and John Griffin.

The Men’s Breakfast and Bible Study

is Continuing the study on the book of James. Please join us on Tuesday mornings at 7 am.

Breakfast is $5. There will be NO Men’s Breakfast on

Tuesday, June 12th due to Vacation Bible School in Molly Wier Hall and will resume on Tuesday, June 19th.

Virginia McCall Decker was born on Saturday, April 28th.

Ginna is the daughter of John & Sarah Margaret Decker and the granddaughter of Randall & Susan Bridwell.

+ + +

Elliott James Wendell was born on Thursday, May 10th.

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

+ + + Kathleen Bouldin Lynn

was born on Tuesday, May 15th. Kathleen is the daughter of Garland & Jacquelin Lynn..

+ + + Edwin Leland White

was born on Monday, May 28th. Leland is the son of Jay & Amelia White.

Ҽ-Giving is now available for First (Scots) members who would like to give online! Ҽ-Giving allows you to donate via your checking and savings account, or use your credit and/or debit card. Ҽ-Giving is a modern tool for modern times while still honoring the tradition of bringing gifts to worship. Access Ҽ-Giving on the First (Scots) website 24/7 via the internet.

SAFETY IS A PRIORITY OF OUR CHURCH; THEREFORE, WE ASK PARENTS TO ACCOMPANY THEIR CHILDREN SHOULD THEY LEAVE THE S A N C T U A R Y, E X C EP T W H E N T H E I R CHILDREN ARE ACCOMPANIED BY THE NURSERY STAFF. PARENTS MUST BE ON CHURCH GROUNDS IF THEY LEAVE THEIR CHILDREN IN THE NURSERY.

OPPORTUNITIES

Parents and children: Don’t forget to pick up a quiet church bag on your way into “big church” (also known by the adults as the Sanctuary). The bags and Bibles for the children to use during the sermon are located in bas-kets (1) by the piano at the front of the church and (2) to the left of the main doors when you walk into “big Church”! “Thank you to the Children’s Council for helping our children Know Jesus, Love Jesus and Follow Jesus!

Be Still and Know that I Am God Psalm 46:10a

Did you know that there is a room in our church where you can go to

“be still” and know the presence of the Lord? The Prayer Room off of Lilly Chapel is available any time the church doors are open. Please use this opportunity to take quiet time from busy schedules and rest in His presence.

P i c c o l o S po l e t o a t F i r s t ( S c o t s ) Friday, May 25 - Sunday June 10 (everyday)

at 3 pm (17 concerts) Early Music Series

Monday, June 4 at 3pm Ricard Bordas in concert with soprano Margaret Kelly Cook

and harpsichordist Julia Harlow $16 Charge

For more information, please visit http://piccolospoleto.com Tuesday, June 5 at 10 am

Damin Spitzer L’Organo Recital Series

No Charge

Joanne Ellison; Drawing Near to God Don’t miss this morning of teaching,

prayer, praise & worship Saturday, June 2; 10 am-12 pm,

Free & Open to the public Depending on God

Discovering Power in the Book of James St. Andrews Ministry Center;

440 Whilden Street, Mt. Pleasant

PEANUT BUTTER, SUGAR-FREE AND REGULAR JELLY IS NEEDED FOR THE MEALS ON WHEELS PANTRY. PLEASE DONATE JARS IF YOU CAN. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

MEALS-ON-WHEELS

Enjoy listening to the Sunday sermons online?

We have several who have faithfully operated the church audio equipment every Sunday and they are in need of more volunteers to help with the 10am service during the summer and the 11:15am service for rest of the year. Please contact Deanna in the church office if you are called to share your time and talent in this capacity. Thank you!

Opportunity for Prayer In addition to Prayer Partners on Sundays there are teams available at other times during the week for private confidential prayer. Teams will be assigned as calls are received and appointments are made. If you are interested in scheduling a prayer appointment please call Jackie Thompson at 860-6196.

For the Summer Only!!!!

Drivers for our Meals on Wheels deliveries -- We need substitutes just for the Summer or as

long as you can! YOUTH - this is a great opportunity to earn service hours!!!! If you can

help contact Joanne Zuraw (822-6033)

Invitation to Summer Choir at First (Scots) June 3- September 2

No time to sing during the year? Now you can join and sing in our new Summer Choir during the summer! The Summer

Choir meets on Sunday Morning only: rehearses at 9am (rm#301) and sings at 10am worship service. Please contact

Dr. Choi for more information: jchoi@first-scots.org or 722-8882

“ Things Scottish” Tartans: It is that time of the year when we are making plans for “Things Scottish”. To have items ready for Scottish Heritage Sunday, Scottish Games, Christmas, etc., it is time to order. Wool for kilts, wool for scarves, skirts, serapes, and poly for many things are available from our vendor, Peter Wilson. He can be reached at 704-535-8955 or be t ter you can go to the webs i te a t http://www.thescottishweaver/firstscots/. Order Soon!!!

DONATIONS NEEDED

PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN AWARD

With all the wonderful new “sitting areas” we have now in our facilities, some areas could use a little “Sprucing Up”. If you have any gently used furniture such as arm chairs, lamps and side tables that you would like to donate to the church, please call Deanna Barteet in the church office (722-8882).

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Serving Trays Needed for Molly Wier Hall Silver plate and glass serving trays are needed for use when food is being served in Molly Wier Hall for funeral receptions, Sunday morning coffee fellowship, Presbyterian Women events, and other special occasions sponsored by the Church. If you would like to donate items that would be appropriate for this special use, please contact Becky Johnson at 722-6122.

Brooks Holt Receives Presbyterian Women Award

At their May Birthday Luncheon, the Presbyterian Women presented Brooks Holt with an Honorary Life Membership in recognition of her numerous contributions to the life of First (Scots) Presbyterian Church. She was presented with a sterling silver pin, personalized certificate and her name will be added to the commemorative plaque in Molly Wier Hall. As treasurer of the First (Scots) Presbyterian Women for the past 6 years, Brooks has served the organization in a most responsible, accurate and professional manner and worked diligently behind the scenes to insure success of all endeavors. She has graciously shared her home and hospitality for numerous events for the P r e s b y t e r i a n W o m e n a n d c o n g r e g a t i o n o f t h e c h u r c h . As a current Elder, Brooks serves on the World Mission Committee. Thanks to Brooks for her commitment and dedication to the service of our Lord through First (Scots) Presbyterian. Church.

Welcome to our New First (Scots) Members who were received on Sunday, May 20th

Miki DeVito

Dr. Ryan Gilreath

Ed & Erika Marshall

Terra McGann

Laura Smith Sidney & Katherine Austin Smith (Effie, Mary Motley & Kal)

Not pictured: Ted Brisson

FIRST (SCOTS) GRADUATES

James Douglas Appleby Graduate of Wando High School

To attend University of South Carolina

William Robert Byrd Graduate of Porter Gaud

To attend University of South Carolina

Kimbell Ellen Dobbins Graduate of Academic Magnet

To attend Furman University

Cole Ellis Huey Graduate of Porter Gaud

To attend University of Southern California

Caroline Kellogg Anne Lowery Graduate of Ashley Hall

To attend University of North Carolina

Gamble Augusta Ouzts Graduate of Ashley Hall

To attend University of South Carolina

Hannah Hubbard Proctor Graduate of Ashley Hall

To attend Clemson University

George Lamb Buist Rivers, IV Graduate of The Episcopal High School

To attend Vanderbilt University

Margaret Elizabeth Shull Graduate of Ashley Hall

To attend Villanova University

Miki Elise Burleson Sugimoto Graduate of School of Arts

To attend College of Charleston

Perry Harrison Woodside Graduate of Porter Gaud

To attend Wake Forest University

Grier Hudson Worthy Graduate of Porter Gaud

To attend University of the South (Sewanee)

High School Graduates

College Graduates

Timothy William Bouch, Jr. Graduate of Washington & Lee University

Connor Casimir Danielowski

Graduate of Washington & Lee University

Kathryn Baldwin Hecker Graduate of Emory Law School

Sara Eichelberger Hutchinson Graduate of College of Charleston

Oana Dobrescu Johnson Graduate of The Law School of Charleston

James Obert Kempson III

Graduate of Wofford University

Kathleen (Katie) Manning. McCraw Graduate of Clemson University

Caroline Montgomery McEaddy

Graduate of University of Denver

We want to celebrate all of our high school and college graduates. If any graduate information is missing, please email it to Angie Miller (amiller@first-scots.org) by June 13th, so it can be included in the July Sentinel.

JUNE

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

JUNE 7(3-7PM): Beach Day: Join us as we escape to Folly Beach for an afternoon of sun, sand, and waves. Afterwards we will stop for dinner before returning to the Kirk House. Be sure to bring sunscreen and money for dinner.

JUNE 11-15 (9AM-12PM): Volunteer at this year’s Vacation Bible School! Contact our co-directors to sign up: Lizzie Hamilton (childerselizabeth@hotmail.com) and Hunter Dawson (ehmmce@aol.com).

JUNE 15-16 (4PM-4PM): Camping Trip - It’s time to spend the night in the great outdoors. Join us as we travel to Edisto Beach State Park for a celebration of God’s creation that will include a campfire, time on the beach, and your friends. Be on the lookout for registration information.

The Kirk Café is open this summer on Sunday mornings from 8:45-9am.

(except for September 2) Come enjoy a great breakfast menu

before Sunday school.

2011 High School Senior Dinner First (Scots) Confirmation Class of 2012

ON Sunday, May 6th at the 11:15am service the Confirmation Class of 2012 was welcomed as adult members of our church. Class members include Michael Barry, Ethan Carter, Joseph DeVito, Cole Hardy, Henry Hay,

Robert Lowery, Stafford Mullin, Eliza Rivers, Kate Simmons, and Steven Werber. Special thanks to our Confirmation Guides who let the class:

Jenks Bailey, Avery Burns, John Carter and Rick Reed.

2012 First (Scots) Senior Dinner

Congratulations to our high school seniors! Last month we hosted a dinner to celebrate upcoming graduations.

The dinner included a slideshow, prayers, and special gifts from the church. High school seniors who participated included:

Kimbell Dobbins, Caroline Lowery, Gamble Augusta Ouzts, and Harrison Woodside. Congratulations!

OUTH

VENTS

2012

JUNE 2012 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 3 pm

Early Music Series

Concert

2 3 pm Early Music Series

Concert

3 Trinity Sunday Communion 8:45 am Kirk Cafe 9 am Summer Sunday School 10 am Worship

Baptism - Schwartz VBS Leader Commissioning

11 am VBS Orientation (MWH) 11:15 am Usher Training

3 pm Early Music Series Concert

4 9 am Lectio Divina (Carriage Hs) 12 pm Prayers of Concern (Parlor) 1:30 pm Bridge (#203) 3 pm Early Music Series Concert (Featuring Ricard Bordas)

5 7 am Men’s Breakfast (MWH) 10:00am PW Board Meet. (203) 11 am Staff Meet (Conf. Rm.) 3 pm Early Music Series Concert

6 3 pm Early Music Series Concert 4:30 pm Prayer Ministry (Carriage Hs) 5 pm Handbell (#209)

7 3 pm Early

Music Series Concert

3pm Youth Beach

Trip

8 3 pm

Early Music Series

Concert

9

3 pm Early

Music Series

Concert

10 8:45 am Kirk Cafe

9 am Summer Sunday School 10 am Worship

Officer Ordination & Installation 11 am VBS Decorating (MWH)

11:15am Flower Ministry 11:15 am Youth Summer Trip

Parent Meeting (#202) 3 pm Early Music Series Concert

11 9 am Vacation Bible School 9 am Lectio Divina (Carriage Hs) 12 pm Prayers of Concern (Parlor) 1:30 pm Bridge (#203) 5 pm Trustees (Conf. Room).

12 7 am NO Men’s Breakfast 9 am Vacation Bible School 11 am Staff Meet (Conf. Rm.) 12 pm Youth VBS Volunteers Event

13

9 am Vacation Bible School 5 pm Handbell (#209) 7:30 pm Organ Concert (Sanctuary)

14 9 am Vacation Bible School 12 pm Youth

VBS Volunteers

Lunch

15 9 am

Vacation Bible

School 4 pm

Youth Trip 5:30 pm Monroe &

High Rehearsal

16

Youth Trip 6 pm

Monroe & High

Wedding

17 8:45 am Kirk Cafe

9 am Summer Sunday School 10 am Worship

11:15am Flower Ministry

18 9 am Lectio Divina (Carriage Hs) 12 pm Prayers of Concern (Parlor) 1:30 pm Bridge (#203)

See Meeting Schedule Below

19 7 am Men’s Breakfast (MWH) 11 am Staff Meet (Conf. Rm.) 2 pm Recorder Practice (Parlor)

20

21

22

23 10 am Ligon

Reunion Service

24 8:45 am Kirk Cafe 9 am Summer Sunday School 10 am Worship

Baptism - Gregory Middle School Asheville Mission

Trip Commissioning 11:15am Flower Ministry

25 Middle School Mission Trip 9 am Lectio Divina (Carriage Hs) 12 pm Prayers of Concern (Parlor 1:30 pm Bridge (#203) 7 pm Session (MWH)

26 Middle School Mission Trip 7 am Men’s Breakfast (MWH) 11 am Staff Meet (Conf. Rm.)

27 Middle School Mission Trip

28 Middle School Mission Trip

29 Middle School Mission Trip

30

Monday, June 18th

5 pm Finance (Conf. Room) 5:30 pm Christian Ed (#203) 5:30 pm World Missions (#233) 6 pm Property (#206) 6 pm Fellowship (Cancelled)

6 pm Local Missions (#228) 6 pm Worship (#229) 6 pm Evangelism (sitting area near rm # 233) 6 pm Congregational Care (#205) 7 pm Diaconate (MWH)

Bethelwoods Camp Do you want to go to camp this summer? Well it is not too late! There are still openings for many of the programs offered at Bethelwoods this summer. A week at camp may be the one of the most effective forms of Christian nurture that a church can provide. Make camp a part of your summer by contacting the Bethelwoods office at i n f o @ b e t h e l w o o d s . o r g o r 803-366-3722 or by going to www.bethelwoods.org.

Committee Meetings

JUNE WORSHIP SCHEDULE

SUNDAY, JUNE 3

10:00 A.M. DR. TERRY WILSON

SUNDAY, JUNE 10 10:00 A.M.

DR. DANIEL MASSIE

SUNDAY, JUNE 17 10:00 A.M.

REV. JAMES ROGERS

SUNDAY, JUNE 24 10:00 A.M.

DR. DANIEL MASSIE

Week of MAY 28-JUNE 3 Don McDaniel 856-8517

Week of JUNE 4 - 10 Helen Watson 722-6170

Week of JUNE 11- 17 Susan Bridwell 884-4232

Week of JUNE 18- 24 Charlotte Crabtree 766-4591

Week of JUNE 25-JULY 1 Brooks Holt 805-7777

JUNE 1- 4 Dr. Terry Wilson 442-9640

JUNE 8– 11 Rev. Art Gatewood 323-1829

JUNE 15- 18

Rev. James Rogers 513-3717

JUNE 22- 25 Dr. Terry Wilson 442-9640

JUNE 29- JULY 2 Rev. James Rogers 513-3717

ELDER ON CALL DEACON ON CALL PASTOR ON CALL

JUNE USHER TEAMS

JUNE 3 JUNE 10 JUNE 17 JUNE 24 10:00 A.M. Keith Blake Joe Hauhn Tom Ray Steve Heape

Dr. Daniel W. Massie, Senior Pastor Reverend James T. Rogers, Associate Pastor Dr. Terry L. Wilson, Assistant to the Pastor

Reverend Arthur S. Gatewood, Parish Associate Dr. JeeYoon Choi, Director of Music and Organist

Ricard Bordas, Choirmaster

First (Scots) Presbyterian Church Sunday Worship 10 A.M. May 27th - September 2nd

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

Ron Nelson, Church Administrator Lynell Baldwin, Office Accountant Deanna Barteet, Secretary to the Pastors, Office Manager and Publications Jamie Kuznik, Membership Assistant Anne Walpole, Office Assistant Wilhelmina McPherson, Housekeeping Troy Palmer, Sexton Jermaine Thomas, Sexton

Mary Robinson, M.A., CCE, Director of Christian Education Angie Miller, Christian Education and Youth Administrative Assistant Nancy Lewis, Nursery Coordinator Megan Boucher, Middle School Youth Director Dayna Perkins, Youth Ministry Intern Hannah Leonhard, Youth Ministry Intern Dianne Lever, Hospital Chaplain Martha Harken, Kindergarten Director

The July Sentinel deadline is NOON on June 13th

To submit an article for The Sentinel, please email information to: Deanna Barteet at dbarteet@first-scots.org

Please submit your commitments to the church for 2012 . . . Time, Talent and Treasure

As of Wednesday, May 23, 2012 Pledges Received 409 Amount Pledged $1,729,952 Households committed 47% 392 Ave. Pledge by Household $4,766 Households in Church 835 Active Members on Roll 1,471

2012 COMMITMENTS OF TIME, TALENT AND TREASURE Growing in the Grace of Giving Summer Sunday School for all Ages

When: 9:00-9:45 am ; Beginning Sunday, June 3rd Where: Nursery-Infants/Toddlers: Room 109 2&3’s: Room 115 4&5’s: Room 119 Rising 1st Grade through completed 5th Grade- Children’s Spirituality Center on the 3rd floor Youth- 6th-12th grade - Nooma with Youth Staff & Advisors in the Kirk House - Adults - Wired Word with Jim & Jan Temple on 2nd floor in the Conference Room.

Week of MAY 28-JUNE 3 Todd Garrett 408-8846

Week of JUNE 4- 10 Betsy Jones 722-0860

Week of JUNE 11 - 17 Charles Jordan 406-6880

Week of JUNE 18- 24 Kevin Wood 408-4770

Week of JUNE 25- JULY 1 Steve Carnie 571-0152

Stephen Ministry