College Scholarship Applications

Graduating high school seniors who have been active members of BPC since March 1, 2006 and plan to attend a community college or university in the state of Mississippi are encouraged to pick up an application form for the J.C. Dunlap or Curry Scholarship in the church secretary's office beginning March 5 and return it by 2:00 P.M. on Monday, April 2, 2007. Recipients are chosen by an anonymous presbytery committee based on the quality of the applications received. The J.C. Dunlap Scholarship is given by Mr. Robert Dunlap to the glory of God and in honor of his father Mr. J.C. Dunlap. The John Curry Memorial Scholarship is given by Tommy and Billie Marshall to the glory of God and in honor of Mr. John C. Curry.

Spring Stewardship | Time & Talents Campaign

Our 2006 Spring Stewardship Campaign begins on Sunday, March 11^th and will continue on Sunday, March 18^th and 25^th. During this time, you will have the opportunity to volunteer for all the upcoming children and youth programs for the year. Don’t miss out on your chance to give of your time and talents to the children and youth programs of BPC!

What is your talent?

Not all of us can sing, but some of us can cook; others can do arts and crafts; still others can teach Sunday School or help out with Vacation Bible School. All of us can pray for our church and our programs.

Please prayerfully consider how you can give of your time and talents. Sign up sheets are available on the tables at the front and back of the sanctuary and in the Recreation Room. Or you may pick up a brochure located on the table in the church office hallway, fill it out and return it to the church office!

Introduction to Centering Prayer

Batesville Presbyterian Church and Contemplative Outreach of West Tennessee will host an Introduction to Centering Prayer Program on Saturday, April 14, from 9:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. at Batesville Presbyterian Church. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $45 per person and includes the workshop, six follow-up sessions, and the book Open Mind Open Heart by Thomas Keating. A light lunch will be provided. Call Jon Burnham at the church office at 662-563-3001 for more information or a Registration Form -or- call Mike Potter, Coordinator for Contemplative Outreach of West Tennessee at 901-274-3488 for more information about Centering Prayer.

Officers Kilt Check Party

All current Elders and Deacons and their spouses are invited to a Kilt Check Party at the home of Dot and Briggs Smith, 106 Quail Run Drive, at 7:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 3.

Kirkin’ Service Details

March 4th is the date for the Kirkin’ O’ the Tartans service which we will celebrate at 11:00 A.M. in the sanctuary. There will be no early worship service that day. Bring a dish and enjoy the pot-luck dinner after the service!

A representative from each family is invited to walk in the processional into the sanctuary at the beginning of the service. Please meet in the sanctuary at 10:45 A.M. to receive instructions before the processional begins.

Our preacher this year is Rev. Calum I. MacLeod, a native of Scotland. Rev. MacLeod serves as Associate Pastor at Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago. Rev. MacLeod is a colleague of Rev. Dana Ferguson who is also an Associate Pastor of Fourth Church. Rev. Ferguson will serve as liturgist for the service.

World Day of Prayer

This year Batesville Presbyterian Women will host the World Day of Prayer observance on Friday, March 2nd at 2:00 P.M. in the Recreation Room. This universal event is sponsored by Christian Women United; everyone is invited to attend this service.

Prayer List

Pat Hendren, Gayle Spencer, Betty Darby Cole, Arial Brasher, Jennifer Myers, Norman Scott, Jimbo Carr, Bobbie Jean Pounders, Dianne Lightsey, Banks Brasell, II, Bob Norris, Josh Patton, Wayne Darby, Dudley Beall, Bubba Bryan, Sarah Cummins, John Cody Dalrymple, Danny Ferguson, Olivia Fitch, Bill Harmon, Sybil Jackson, Bobby Jones, Donna Magee, Mike Kelly, Jr., Frances Meurrier, Mary Lou Mitchell, Jeff Nichols, Frances Paulk, Tony Ray, Georgia Seale, Cindy Staten, Johnny Walters

Worship Leaders 3/4

11:00 A.M. Ushers – Ray Poole, Ira Gail White, Laurie Monteith, Kenny Hopper

11:00 A.M. Greeters – Anabel Paulk, Russell Paulk, Jana Brock, Jay Williams

11:00 A.M. Acolytes – Mary Lynn Lewis & Emma Pittman

Youth Council

Any youth presently in grades 9, 10 or 11, who would like to serve on the Presbytery Youth Council may come by the church office to get an application form. The deadline for applications is Friday, March 2, 2007.

SNL 3/4

SNL will not meet this Sunday but will meet on March 11 for our closing program of the year, the Family Night Bingo. Plan to come on March 4.

PYF 3/4

Presbyterian Youth Fellowship will continue their silent art auction fund-raiser in the Recreation Room through Kirkin' Sunday, March 4.

PYF will not meet this Sunday evening due to the Kirkin' o' the Tartans service.

Kirkin’ O’ the Tartans ... Historical Roots

“Kirk” is the Scottish word for “church.” Tartans, with their distinctive plaids, represent specific Scottish clans, regions, or regiments. The “Kirkin’ O’ the Tartans” is the presentation of a Scottish family’s symbol, its tartan, at church for a blessing.

After Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Scottish forces were defeated by the English in 1746, the wearing of tartans and the playing of bagpipes were forbidden in Scotland for many years. Wearing or displaying of tartans was punishable by death. During those years, some Scots wore concealed pieces of their tartan when they attended church. At a particular point in the worship service, they would secretly touch their hidden tartan cloth, and the minister would offer a blessing. The first formal “Kirkin” in America was conducted at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in Washington, D.C., in 1941. Their minister at the time was Dr. Peter Marshall, born in Scotland, who was also Chaplain of the United States Senate.

Beyond the particular heritage of Scotland and its people, Batesville Presbyterian Church’s Kirkin’ is intended to encourage all participants to reflect with thanksgiving, on their own family and ethnic heritage, and to celebrate God’s grace poured out for all generations.

Xyz Trip to Memphis

Pastor Jon Burnham will take the Xyz Group to Memphis for the Lenten Preaching Service and lunch at Calvary Episcopal Church on Wednesday, March 21. We will leave the church parking lot at 10:00 A.M. in the church van and return to the church at 2:00 P.M. Come and bring a friend!

BPC Kirkin' o' the Tartans

Sunday, March 4, 2007

Batesville Presbyterian Church invites everyone to join us for our annual Kirkin' o' the Tartans service this Sunday, March 4, 2007. The schedule of events includes a bagpipe concert in the sanctuary at 10:15 A.M. by the Wolfe River Bagpipe Band from Memphis and worship in the sanctuary at 11:00 A.M. led by Rev. Calum MacLeod of Glasgow, Scotland, and Rev. Dana Ferguson from Batesville, both of whom now serve as pastors at Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago.

"Kirkin' o' the Tartans" is an interesting phrase that aptly describes this loud and exuberant worship service. The Presbyterian Church originated in Scotland. "Kirk" is the Scottish word for "church." Tartans, with their distinctive plaids, represent specific Scottish clans, regions, or regiments. The "Kirkin' O' the Tartans" is the presentation of a Scottish family's symbol, its tartan, at church for a blessing. During the service at the Presbyterian Church this Sunday a representative from each family walks in the processional into the sanctuary at the beginning of the service. This person may bring a family tartan to place on the communion table or use one of the tartan cloths that will be provided by the church.

The Kirkin' o' the Tartans is an American adaptation of Scottish Presbyterian historical events. After Bonnie Prince Charlie's Scottish forces were defeated by the English in 1746, the wearing of tartans and the playing of bagpipes were forbidden in Scotland for many years. Wearing or displaying of tartans was punishable by death. During those years, some Scots wore concealed pieces of their tartan when they attended church. At a particular point in the worship service, they would secretly touch their hidden tartan cloth, and the minister would offer a blessing. The first formal "Kirkin" in America was conducted at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in Washington, D.C., in 1941. Their minister at the time was Dr. Peter Marshall, born in Scotland, who was also Chaplain of the United States Senate.

Beyond the particular heritage of Scotland and its people, Batesville Presbyterian Church's Kirkin' is intended to encourage all participants to reflect with thanksgiving, on their own family and ethnic heritage, and to celebrate God's grace poured out for all generations.

PW Coordinating Team

The Presbyterian Women Coordinating Team will meet at 9:00 A.M. on Monday, March 5, at 9:00 A.M. in the Session Room.

New Church Secretary

We are pleased to welcome Teresa Hargett as our new church secretary as of Monday, February 19. Teresa comes to us with experience, having served as church secretary at First United Methodist Church in Charleston.

Teresa is married to Wayne Hargett and has two grown sons.

She is an active member of Charleston First United Methodist Church. She is also involved in the North Mississippi Emmaus Walk, which is a 72-hour Christian retreat for all denominations. Her walk was in 2000, and she has since returned to work three more walks, with another walk coming up in April.

Stop by the church office and welcome Teresa or call her in the church office at 563-3001. We are so glad she is here. Welcome, Teresa!

Teresa Hargett

58 Sayle Lane

Charleston, MS 38921

(church office) 563-3001

(email Teresa Hargett)

Prayer List

Peggie Robertson, Betty Darby Cole, Jennifer Myers, Norman Scott, Jimbo Carr, Bobbie Jean Pounders, Dianne Lightsey, Banks Brasell, II, Bob Norris, Josh Patton, Wayne Darby, Dudley Beall, Bubba Bryan, Sarah Cummins, John Cody Dalrymple, Danny Ferguson, Olivia Fitch, Bill Harmon, Sybil Jackson, Bobby Jones, Donna Magee, Mike Kelly, Jr., Frances Meurrier, Mary Lou Mitchell, Jeff Nichols, Frances Paulk, Tony Ray, Georgia Seale, Cindy Staten, Johnny Walters

Kirkin' Schedule of Events

Kirkin’ o' the Tartans Service

Sunday, March 4

10:15 A.M.

Concert in sanctuary

11:00 A.M.

Worship Service in sanctuary

Noon

Pot-luck luncheon in Fellowship Hall

Kirkin' Blow Out | March 4 | 10:15 A.M. | BPC Sanctuary

Lost & Found

A Christmas table cloth was found in the kitchen. Call or come by the church office to claim it.

Two 'lost and found' tables from the kitchen cabinet are in the hallway by the kitchen. Please look at them this Sunday so they can be removed by March 4.