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Happy Birthday John Calvin
This year celebrates the 500th anniversary of the birh of John Calvin (July 10, 1509), the principal architect and founder of our denomination. "Begin with the idea of the sovereignty of God, that God is the creator of all life, the ruler of all nations. Let everything that is be seen first in light of God." Read Rev. Bush's sermon on Calvin from the July 5th service.

Sunday services and classes

July 12 Services

• 8:00 am: Good Samaritan Worship; the Rev. Fred Kameru preaching; Chaplain, Children's Hospital.
• 10:00 am: Sanctuary Worship; the Rev. Heather Schoenewolf preaching.
• 7:00 pm: Koinonia Service of Praise; Brian Diebold preaching.

July 12 Christian Education

• Contemporaries: "Everywhere That We Can Be: The Holy Spirit and Religious Diversity," from Multitude of Blessings, led by Joe Kennedy and Mary Alice Lightle. Join us in the Parlor (second floor) for a six week summer session around Dr. Cynthia M. Campbell's book, A Multitude of Blessings.
• Journey with Scripture, Parenting Circle, Seekers: Classes will resume on Rally Day, September 13.

Youth and Young Adults

• Young Adult Ministries Summer Sunday School Series: Spiritual Gifts. What counts as a spiritual gift? How do we discern what gifts we have? Join us on Sunday mornings at 9:00 am in the second floor Pastor's Conference Room as we take up these questions and more.

Additional worship and prayer opportunities during the week

• Taizé prayer service: Every Wednesday, 7:00 pm in the chapel. Childcare available from 6:45 pm to 7:15 pm. July 8 service followed by a class on Hebrew Chant, led by David Goldstein. (No prior experience or knowledge of Hebrew needed.)
• Labyrinth Prayer Walk: Mondays, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, and Wednesdays, 10:00 am - 9:00 pm.
• Centering Prayer: Tuesdays, 7:00 pm, room 250.

ELPC News

Summer mini-retreat, Sunday July 19, 7:30 am - 9:50 am.
Retreat ... Receive ... Come Away Refreshed
Join us for a special 2-hour mini-retreat here at the church. This retreat is open to everyone. Find the quiet inner space where God reaches out to you. Be present, and hear the Christ spirit that lives in you and strengthens you. We'll have opening prayers, prayers and meditation, and personal time where you can choose to walk the labyrinth, journal, or do a creative response. Childcare (and breakfast for the children) is provided. RSVP to Gloria Knopp by Thursday, July 16. (412) 441-3800 x22. Limited to 20 participants. Sponsored by Adult Education.

Summer music concert
Join us for a free summer concert by spiritual and talented Marsha Stevens and Justin Ryan. They will perform individually and together, and share songs of faith from a range of musical styles. ELPC's Journey Praise Team will also perform a few of their favorite songs. Stay for light refreshments.

Looking for lawn volunteers
Thanks to Darrell Bupp and Don Breitbarth, ELPC's lawn looks great. Can you help mow, too? Call Chuck Lukehart, (412) 782-6447.

ELPC in the Community

East End Cooperative Ministries Men's Shelter
The EECM men's shelter needs your help. While their need is consistent, donations have declined. Requested items for July are: deodorant, bar soap, flip flops, shower shoes. Thank you.