BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:The Willow Grove Church is excited to welcome Rev. James Wats on who is bringing his Scottish brogue\, love for Celtic traditions\, a nd enthusiasm for preaching to the congregation of Willow Grove Presbyt erian Church in Scotch Plains for the summer.  \;A retired Church o f Scotland pastor\, Rev. Watson will lead Willow Grove Church while the pastor\, The Rev. Cynthia Cochran-Carney\, goes on sabbatical until Se ptember.\nBeginning today\, June 10\, he will lead the 10 a.m. Sunday w orship service at Willow Grove Presbyterian Church\, incorporating Celt ic poetry and Scottish hymns into the service. \; His sermons will address a variety of topics and scripture passages. \; After worshi p\, he will lead a series of Adult Forum classes that will focus on "Th ings and Places Scottish." \; Adult forum classes will take place i n the air conditioned Alexander Hall at 11:30 a.m. every Sunday. \; \nThese will include reminiscences of James&rsquo\; life as a parish m inister in Scotland\, how his faith has been shaped by Celtic Tradition \, particularly during his stay at the Island of Iona\; and touch on hi s early life in the East End of Glasgow. \; Those wishing to hear m ore of Scottish roots\, life in Scotland and the nature of The Church of Scotland are most welcome to attend worship services and/or these cla sses.\nRev. Watson will also be leading Bible Studies on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. and repeated on Thursdays at 10 a.m.  \;His &ldquo\;Decis ions for Living&rdquo\; discussion series begins on June 6 &\; 7 wit h the question\, &ldquo\;Why is God silent?&rdquo\;  \;The next wee k we will examine &ldquo\;Hard and Painful Decisions&rdquo\; beginning with a quote from C.S. Lewis\, &ldquo\;We are not necessarily doubting that God will do the best for us\, we are wondering how painful the bes t will turn out to be.&rdquo\;  \;Then in &ldquo\;God&rsquo\;s Uniqu e Plan&rdquo\;\, Rev. Watson will help us see that much of God&rsquo\;s will for our lives is discovered as we use our bodies and minds as God created them to be used.  \;&ldquo\;The Anatomy of a Wise Decision &rdquo\; will provide factors that make for a wise decision.  \;On Thursday\, July 5\, we will discuss why we should &ldquo\;Keep on Prayi ng&rdquo\;.  \;The last three sessions will include discussions of & ldquo\;Good Advice&rdquo\;\, &ldquo\;How does God speak to us?&rdquo\; and &ldquo\;Worry-Free Decisions&rdquo\;.  \;While the topics in th is series are related\, you may choose to attend on certain weeks and e ach class will be independent of the others. \; All discussions wil l be in our comfortable\, air-conditioned church lounge on the second f loor. \; For schedules and more information on the Bible Studies an d Adult Forums\, please visit Willow Grove Church&rsquo\;s website at ht tp://www.willowgrovechurch.org.\nThis program of "A Summer Celtic Holy A dventure" is made possible by a Clergy Renewal Grant from the Lilly End owment. \; It provides funding for Rev. Cochran-Carney to take a sa bbatical and travel to Scotland\, and for Rev. Watson to be the summer guest pastor for Willow Grove. \; To learn more about Rev. Watson\, please visit his blog at http://pastorjameswillowgrove.wordpress.com. & nbsp\;The public is invited to attend all events\, studies and worship s ervices.\nWillow Grove Presbyterian Church (PCUSA) is at 1961 Raritan Ro ad\, off Martine Avenue across from the Scotch Plains Southside Firehou se and soccer field.  \;The building and facilities are handicap-ac cessible.  \;To learn more about the Lilly grant\, see www.lillyendo wment.org.\n \;\n \; URL:http://scotchplains.patch.com/events/scottish-pastor-comes-to-willow- grove-church SUMMARY:Scottish Pastor Comes to Willow Grove Church LOCATION:Willow Grove Presbyterian Church: 1961 Raritan Rd\, Scotch Plain s\, NJ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR