News from East Liberty Presbyterian Church
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
The Magi came from many places, following a star. We too come to worship the Christ-child, drawn to the Light of the World who we seek and follow.
Spotlight
 Winter Rally Day, January 10, 9:45 am: “Epiphany”
Join us for a special intergenerational church school gathering. Persons of all ages are invited to share a light breakfast in the Social Hall and a time of learning together. Please bring a breakfast bread to share. Our theme will be “Epiphany.” Through multisensory learning stations, we’ll explore both the Epiphany event—when the magi visited Jesus—and the epiphany or realization of God’s promises through Jesus at the time of Jesus’ baptism. All are welcome for this special celebration, as we kick off our church school program for 2010.
- 8:00 am: Good Samaritan Worship; the Rev. Bruce Brunkhorst preaching, retired Lutheran minister.
- 8:45 am: Journey Worship; the Rev. Patrice Fowler-Searcy preaching.
- 11:00 am: Sanctuary Worship; the Rev. Dr. Randall K. Bush preaching: “Stepping Out from a Crowd,” Luke 3:15-22.
 7:00pm: Koinonia Service of Praise; the Rev. Heather T. Schoenewolf preaching. Join us before the service at 6:00 for a potluck dinner; RSVP to Rev. Schoenewolf, (412) 441-3800.
- Contemporaries, Journey with Scripture, Parenting Circle, and Seekers resume on January 17. Please join us this Sunday for our Winter Rally Day celebration, January 10, 9:45 in the Social Hall.
Additional worship, classes, and prayer opportunities during the week
- Taizé prayer service:
 Every Wednesday, 7:00 pm in the Chapel. Childcare available from 6:45 pm to 8:15 pm. January 6 Taizé service will be followed at 8:15 with a class: Consulting the Compass. Join us for a writing workshop to assist us in contemplating the new year; led by Laurie Arnold.
- Labyrinth Prayer Walk: Wednesday January 6, 10:00 am - 9:00 pm and Monday January 11, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Social Hall.
- Centering Prayer: Tuesdays, 7:00 pm, room 250.
- Wednesday Connections for Adults will resume in January.
Youth and Young Adults
- Club One Sixteen: Club One Sixteen will resume on January 13.
- Youth Basketball: Open to young men in grades 9-12; Saturday night January 9 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. ELPG gym.
ELPC weekly news highlights
 Hope Academy’s Winter Term Begins Saturday January 9
Courses are offered for children and youth from ages 4–18 in theater, dance, singing and music. Private lessons are offered for strings, piano, percussion, guitar, flute, clarinet, brass, organ and voice. We also have a new orchestra (EL CEO - East Liberty Community Engagement Orchestra) for young musicians and their parents. It is also free and meets on Saturdays from 3–4:30 pm. For more information, view Hope Academy’s 2009 - 2010 course brochure.
 Race: The Power of An Illusion: Four Saturdays, January 16, February 20, March 20, April 17
As part of our ongoing commitment to bridge the racial divide and build community, ELPC is collaborating with Grace Memorial Presbyterian Church to offer the series Race: The Power of an Illusion. This PBS documentary, originally shown in 2003, has been developed into a series for use in community groups, schools and faith communities. A potluck supper at 5:30 pm will
precede each video segment and small group discussion. First session (January 16) at ELPC. View the discussion guide on PBS’ site.
ELPC in the Community
East End Cooperative Ministries Men’s Shelter
The Deacons are collecting bar soap and razors for EECM’s Men's Shelter. Donations may be left in the hallway baskets. Thank you for your support!
East End Cooperative Ministries Food Pantry
January’s “Food of the Month” is peanut butter. |