May 17, 2026: Seventh Sunday of Easter / Kirkin’ O’ the Tartans

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Post Title: May 17, 2026: Seventh Sunday of Easter / Kirkin’ O’ the Tartans

Theme: Seventh Sunday of Easter & Kirkin’ O’ the Tartans
Sermon Title: “What about You?”
Preacher: We welcome Ruling Elder Mike Shepherd to the pulpit today. He is our liaison from the Committee on Ministry of Eastminster Presbytery.
Special Guest Musicians:
- Kim Meek (Bagpipes)
- Allison Miller (Celtic Harp)
Traditional Procession: Featuring Michael Quinn as the Beadle carrying the Kirk’s Bible into the sanctuary .
YouTube Channel: FPCSALEM

Bible Readings (NRSVue):

Hymns:

Hymn 339: Be Thou My Vision (Slane)
Hymn 171: The King of Love My Shepherd Is (St. Columba)
Closing Hymn: O Sing a New Song (Set to Highland Cathedral, arr. Richard Dixon), featuring bagpipes, organ, drum, choir, and congregation .

Choir Recognition: Join us today during Coffee Hour in Fellowship Hall and immediately following worship to recognize and celebrate our choir members for their wonderful ministry of music.
Kirkin’ Clan Roll Call: Today we celebrate our shared heritage as Children of God, recognizing family clan lineages including Alcorn, Campbell, Gordon, Graham, MacDonald, MacLeod, McKenzie, Smith, Stewart, and more.
Geraniums for Pentecost: Today is the final day to order 4-inch potted geraniums ($6.00 each) in Fellowship Hall. You can also contact the office this week. Plants will decorate the sanctuary on Pentecost Sunday, May 24.
Pop Into Preschool: First Presbyterian Preschool will host an Open House this Tuesday, May 19, from 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Preschool Graduation: Join us in Fellowship Hall on Friday, May 22, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. for the preschool program and graduation ceremony.
Memorial Gathering: A memorial gathering for Stephen Navoyosky will be held in the Sanctuary on Saturday, May 23, at 11:00 a.m.
Nepal Mission Offering: We continue to receive gifts for Jeewan Raksha Kendra (Life Saving Center)to support food security and health initiatives in remote Nepalese villages. Please mark “Nepal” on your check memo line.

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