Friday, September 12, 2003
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Friday, September 12, 2003 |
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Newnan Presbyterian to celebrate 175th anniv. all month Guest ministers, a Scottish kirkin' complete with a bagpiper, a chimes concert and the annual outdoor church picnic will highlight a September of celebration for Newnan Presbyterian Church as the congregation celebrates the institution's 175th anniversary. "Each Sunday morning worship service and Wednesday night supper during September will include something special and unique that underscores the rich heritage of Newnan Presbyterian Church," said Harry Barrow, senior pastor. "We invite everyone in the community to join us for these special activities." Among the highlights of the month will be guest sermons from Dr. Tom Long, professor of homiletics at Candler School of Theology (Sept. 14) and Dr. Lamar Potts, a son of Newnan Presbyterian and retired pastor of Spring Valley Presbyterian Church (Sept. 21). The celebration will culminate with a worship service incorporating a "kirkin' o' the tartans" ceremony Sept. 28, preceded by a presentation by William Harris of the St. Andrews Society and a processional led by a Scottish bagpiper and drummer. Following the Sept. 28 service, a congregational photo will be taken to commemorate the milestone anniversary. The schedule includes: · Sunday, Sept. 14" guest minister, Dr. Tom Long, professor of homiletics, Candler School of Theology; worship services at 8:30 and 11 a.m. · Wed., Sept. 17" "Discovering Our Scottish Heritage" at family night supper, 6:15 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. · Sunday, Sept. 21" guest minister, Dr. Lamar Potts; worship services at 8:30 and 11 a.m. · Wed., Sept. 24" "Our 175 Years" slide presentation at family night supper, 6:15 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. · Sunday, Sept. 28" "Kirkin' o' the Tartan," Scottish reception and church family picture, 9:30-10:45 am. Youth (6th grade and up) and adults meet in Fellowship Hall for "Martin Luther to the Kirkin' o' the Tartan," presentation by William Harris, vice-president of the St. Andrews Society, followed by a traditional Scottish tea reception; 10:45 am, congregation processional to sanctuary led by bagpiper and drummer; 11 a.m., worship service including Kirkin' o' the Tartans ceremony with bagpiper and clan tartans; noon, church family picture on the front steps. For more information on services and details on costs and reservations for the Wednesday family night suppers, call the church office at 770-253-4405.
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