NewsFlash from
East Liberty Presbyterian Church
Wednesday, March 25, 2009

God, we know that you love us. You love us so much that you sent your Son into this broken world to save us—from ourselves, from our sins, and even from death. We want to turn toward you, to embrace the light and the goodness that you offer, and to reflect your light and the goodness that you offer, and to reflect your light and love in all we do. Forgive us and strengthen us, we pray. Amen.

Easter Lilies
Forms are available throughout the church to place your order for an Easter Lily plant ($9). Plants will be placed in the sanctuary for the Easter Sunday service and may be picked up after the service.

Donations to the EECM food pantry
As an alternative to purchasing a lily for $9, you are invited to donate the $9 to the East End Cooperative Ministry. (Of course you are welcome to purchase a lily and still make a donation!) All lilies and EECM donors will be listed in the Easter Sunday bulletin insert. Forms are located throughout the church.

Save the date: Vacation Church School (VCS)
Children from age 3 through 5th grade are invited to participate in our annual Vacation Church School from June 22-26. For more information, call Rev. Heather Shoenewolf, (412) 441-3800 x21.

Lenten Organ Program | Last Date, April 1
Join us for the last Wednesdays-in-Lent noontime organ programs. On April 1, Carly Noel Riley will sing Songs of the Holy Season and will be accompanied by our own Rev. Dr. J. Richard Szeremany, ELPC organist.

Volunteer Opportunity: Open Hand Ministries | April 4
Join us on Saturday, April 4, to do demolition and/or prep work at the community garden in Garfield. This garden helps provide fresh produce to the food pantry at Valley View Presbyterian Church. Contact Rev. Patrice Fowler-Searcy, (412) 441-3800 x30.

Join us for our regular services in the coming week

Worship Services, Sunday March 29

8:00 am, Good Samaritan Worship: Rev. Thomas Mink.
8:45 am, Journey: The Rev. Heather Schoenewolf preaching.
11:00 am, Sanctuary Worship: The Rev. Dr. Randy Bush preaching: "Pulling Nails."

Holy Week and Easter services are coming; details in next week's news flash

Christian Education, Sunday March 29, 9:45 to 10:45

Contemporaries: continue "What is God Doing?" led by the Rev. Dr. John P. Burgess.
Journey with Scripture: Jer. 31:31-34; Ps. 51:1-12; Heb. 5:5-10; John 12:20-33, led by Jan Irvin.
Parenting Circle: Sharing Joys and Concerns, led by Frances Irvin and Anne Jackson.
Seekers: continue "The Last Week" by Marcus Borg and Douglas Dominic Crossan, led by Rev. Christiane Dutton.
Life in the Spirit (Young Adults): continue Apologetics: Christian Doctrine on Trial, led by Brian Diebold.

Taizé Prayer, every Wednesday 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Join us for an hour of sung, spoken, and silent prayers. After the March 25 service, we will have "Celebrations"! If you celebrate a birthday, milestone, or anniversary in March, please write it down and put it in the collection plate. We'd like to celebrate with you.

ELPC in the Community

East End Cooperative Ministries (EECM) Food Bank
We invite you to join an effort to feed those who are hungry in our East Liberty community. Drop off nonperishable items in the marked baskets near the Highland Avenue entrance. The March "food-of-the-month" is jelly, jam.

East End Cooperative Ministries: Men's Shelter
The Deacons are collecting donations in support of ELPC's commitment to the EECM Men's Shelter. While the need has remained consistent, donations have declined. We need your help! Requested items for March are bar soap and shampoo/conditioner. Please drop these items in the basket located in the Highland Ave. hallway. Your support in the form of donations and prayer, for the Shelter and the men who stay there, is greatly appreciated.