Every Sunday members of market street Presbyterian Church come together to fellowship and celebrate God. But this particular Sunday was a little different as members of the church got the chance to celebrate in a special way.
This Sunday Market Street Presbyterian church hosted its Kirkin O’ The Tartan service, a time in which the church celebrates its Scottish roots and God's love.
The service began with a procession of the black swamp pipers and drums playing Scottish music. Then members of the church carried down the American, church and Scottish clan flags.
One member of the church said this service means a lot to him because of his background.
“It’s a commemoration of Scotland where the church originally began and just being from Scotland, it’s extra special to me,” said John Murray, a church member.
The pipe major for the Black Swamp Pipes and Drums said he enjoys being a part of the service because it helps unite the church.
“It’s just an honor that we were selected to be here today and it’s really a great time when you can bring members of all different families together and the comrade and the fellowship in the one church,” said Matt Hart, the Black Swamp Pies and Drums pipe major.
For the past couple of months, the church has been working hard to pull together Sunday's event, but one of the church deacons said it’s worth it because it represents God's love for everyone.
“We just enjoy working together and bringing people here because not only is it the Scottish clan that are going to be celebrated, but everyone is in the clan of God,” said Margaret Stevenson, a church deacon.
The church hasn't had a service like this one since 2016, but members say they look forward to celebrating again next year.
