Scottish Heritage Sunday – January 29, 2012

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Sunday, January 29, 2912, at 10:30 a.m. First Presbyterian Church celebrated our annual Kirkin’ O’ the Tartan Worship Service. We celebrated the Scottish heritage of our Presbyterian Church with Scottish music, bagpipes, banners, a beadle, and Scottish attire.  The beadle is a person who is of Scottish heritage and has the honor of bringing forward the Bible which is many times a family Bible.  In the Scottish church, the beadle brings in the Bible, opens it, and takes it out at the end of the service.

Following the worship service, in Knox Hall, was a Ceilidh or a Scottish “happening”. Shortbread, coffee and punch were served while the Scottish Society of Nebraska Country Dancers performed realistic Scottish dances.  The dancer are also dressed in realistic Scottish clothing.

All Scots were asked to bring a piece of their clan tartan to be blessed.  Whatever heritage, all were encouraged to wear something plaid.  It was  a fun time for all. This is a special time for our church, so if you missed it this year, mark your calendar for next year.  It is the fourth Sunday in January.  Come and be Scottish for two hours!

(In the picture above one sees the various tartans from congregation members of the church being blessed and honored.  Check the Photos on our Home page for more pictures of this event.)

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