SSPC Happenings - January 19, 2022

January 19, 2022

Three quick things I want to highlight in this week’s newsletter…

First, this Sunday, January 23 is our annual Kirkin O’ The Tartans. This is always a fun and meaningful morning of worship together as we celebrate our Scottish roots as Presbyterians and are led in worship by the hearty sounds of the First Coast Highlanders Bagpipe and Drum Band. Please note that we will have full worship services with choir, bagpipes, and tartans at both the 8:30 and 10:30A worship services. Bring a friend along with you and hope to see you there!

Second, we have a wonderful mission opportunity coming up this Tuesday, January 25 at MAP International. MAP is a Christian organization providing medicine and health supplies to those in need around the world so they might experience life to the fullest. We will be gathering at 9A on MAP’s campus in Brunswick (4700 Glynco Pkwy) to help pack boxes of basic medical supplies that will be distributed around the globe. All are welcome!

Lastly, we are unfortunately having to postpone the children’s ministry PJ Party, which was originally scheduled to happen this Friday. With the ongoing uptick in COVID cases across our community – including in our school system – we decided that it would be prudent to reschedule that event to happen on Friday, February 4 instead. If you already registered your child/children for the PJ Party, we will plan on them attending on the new date. If they can no longer attend, please be sure to email Frieda Warner. And if you have not yet signed up but want your child to attend on February 4, you can register by clicking here.

See you at church. Invite a friend. Casual is fine.

Peace,

Rev. Alan Dyer

Pastor

Happenings & Events

Box Packing for MAP International

You are invited to join us on Tuesday, January 25th at their office in Brunswick to help pack boxes of basic medical supplies for MAP international to distribute around the globe. All are welcome!

What is MAP International: MAP International is a Christian organization providing medicine and health supplies to those in need around the world so they might experience life to the fullest. MAP serves all people regardless of religion, gender, race, nationality or ethnic background.

Learn more here

When: Tuesday, January 25

Where: 4700 Glynco Pkwy, Brunswick, GA 31525

Time: 9 AM

Please be sure to signup below to let us know you're coming!

Presbyterian Women

Sunday Worship

January 16, 2021

Sunday School

Musical Notes

It has been cold enough to wear wool lately, if you still have any in your closet. I suspect you do, because most tartans (the real deal) are made from wool. Now is the time to bring it out and get ready for Kirkin’ of the Tartan this coming Sunday. It’s a very rousing service and this will be the first time that we have it in our new sanctuary. There will be 18 pipers and drummers from Clay County in Florida in the First Coast Highlanders Pipes and Drums. You may remember them playing at our 75th anniversary celebration. They are back again and love to come here! You have made them feel so welcome over the years.

The services will be identical in worship order, so the Chancel Choir will be at both. The Chancel Ensemble joins us again, having played with the pipers at the Kirkin’ that we did at Frederica Academy.

Many thanks to those who have helped assemble tartans, organized the people carrying tartans, and planned this event. Suzanne Morrison has headed this event for many years and has it down to a science. Lillian Clarke has been doing calling, Betty Wilson will read scripture this year, Daryl Rabert, Hal Morrison, and Walter Lynn have helped with the standard holders and their placement throughout the church, Nat Scott for food and technology, Anne Marie Stirewalt for communications, and all those who have donated tartans and are carrying them in the processional.

The Chancel Choir will sing a toe-tapping piece called Celtic Blessings by Linda Scholes and arranged by Mary McDonald. We will sing great hymns 687 Our God, Our Help in Ages Past and 649 Amazing Grace.

Don’t miss it! Bring a neighbor or friend or watch online. Lang May Yer Lum Reek! (Long may your chimney smoke!)

Love & Gratitude,

Rhonda

Island Concert Association

Hassan Anderson

Lydia Brown

Oboist / Piano

Tuesday, February 1, 2022

7:00 PM` | Sanctuary

“The oboe has allowed me to play the most beautiful melodies and make listeners’ lives brighter. It has taken me all over the world, opening doors to experiences that I could never have imagined.”

Artist Website: www.hassananderson.com

Chelsea Chen

Organist & Composer

Tuesday, February 8, 2022

7:00 PM` | Sanctuary

The Los Angeles Times has praised her “rare musicality” and “lovely lyrical grandeur,”

and a compositional style that is “charming” and “irresistible.”

Artist Website: www.chelseachen.com

Kirsten Scott

Laetitia Ruccolo

Mezzo Soprano / Piano

Tuesday, February 16, 2022

7:00 PM` | Sanctuary

“A winning cast delivered a thoroughly enjoyable Barbiere, with vocal honors going to mezzo Kirsten Scott’s vibrant, vivacious Rosina. Scott sailed through the coloratura with creamy tone and charm to burn.” — Opera News, 2014

Artist Website: www.kirstenelisabethscott.com