News from East Liberty Presbyterian Church
September 1, 2010
Lord, hear the prayers on our hearts, that we may love you with our whole being and willingly share the concerns of our neighbors. Amen.
with Celebration of the Lord’s Supper
 8:00 am: Good Samaritan Worship; The Rev. Tami Hooker preaching, Facility Chaplaincy Program Director at SCI Pittsburgh. Mary Alice Lightle, liturgist; Reginald D. Plato, pianist..- 10:00 am: Sanctuary Worship; the Rev. Randall K. Bush preaching: “Plowing Ahead,” Luke 9:57-62. (Note that this service begins at 10:00 am in the Sanctuary.)
Additional worship and prayer opportunities during the week
- Taizé prayer service: Every Wednesday, 7:00 pm in the Chapel.
 No class after the September 1 Taizé service.
- Labyrinth prayer walk: Wednesday, September 1, 9:00 am - 9:00 pm; Monday, September 6: No labyrinth; church is closed.
- Centering prayer: Tuesday, September 7, 7:00 pm. Room 250.
Youth and young adults
Welcome, Wil Forrest!
As part of a commitment by ELPC’s Session and Personnel Committee to strengthen our ministry to Young Adults and encourage volunteer involvement by congregation members, it is a joy to introduce Wil Forrest as the new coordinator for our Young Adult Ministry and Volunteer in Ministry programs. This part-time position will use Wil’s gifts as he strengthens our Young Adult ministry and facilitates ways for every member to use their gifts for the worship, mission, educational and outreach goals of our community of faith. To find out more about the Young Adults, check out their Facebook page.
ELPC weekly news highlights
Labyrinth event with prayers for peace, September 11
 In memory of the events of September 11, 2001, an ecumenical day of prayer and meditation will be held on Saturday, September 11, from 2-5 pm, in the Sanctuary. It is open to all and visitors will have the opportunity to sit quietly, engage in the ancient Christian meditative practice of walking the labyrinth, and come together with others who wish to pray and work together for peace. Join Rev. Bush, and special guests the Imam Abdusemih A. Tadese from the Islamic Center of Pittsburgh, and Karen Hussaini, widow of Islamic Center of Pittsburgh teacher Farooq Hussaini.
Rally Day, September 12, 2010
 ELPC’s Christian Education classes resume on September 12, as do our regular worship services. Please join us in the Second Floor hallway at 9:30 am, for a light, continental breakfast sponsored by the Christian Education Ministry Team, before classes begin at 9:45.
September 2010 Reaching Out
 The September “Reaching Out” newsletter is now available on our website, including details on Christian Education classes that begin on September 12. You can also read Rev. Bush’s pastoral message; this month, writing about learning and the changing of the seasons: “Why? Why is there something instead of nothing? What is the ‘why’ behind an atheistic, impersonal, chance-driven creation?” Read more Bible Study, “Journeys Through Revelation,” begins September 7
 Join Presbyterian Women for a new season of bible study this fall. We will be using the text “Journeys Through Revelation” by Barbara Rossing, professor of New Testament at the Lutheran School of Theology and author of The Rapture Exposed: The Message of Hope in the Book of Revelation. Tuesday, September 7, at 10 A.M., in the second floor parlor. A potluck lunch will follow. Please bring a salad or snack to share. Beverages will be provided. Call Mary Alice Lightle for more information, (412) 682-1504.
 Church offices closed for Labor Day
In observance of Labor Day, ELPC will be closed from 2pm on Sunday, September 5 through 7am on Tuesday, September 7. All daytime and evening activities on Monday September 6 are canceled.
Join the PW on a fall retreat
Join the Presbyterian Women for a fall retreat themed “Service,” led by Susy Robinson, manager of outreach and volunteer services for the Homeless Children’s Education Fund.  The retreat will include many opportunities for prayer, service at the Men’s Shelter, and an optional overnight at the church. The program begins on Friday, September 24 at 5:30 and concludes at 2:00 pm on Saturday, September 25. Childcare is available on Saturday by reservation before September 23. Registration is $9 by noon on September 23; $12 thereafter.
 A new art exhibit: Krista Reitz, September 12
The Arts Committee’s first exhibit of the season features images by Krista Reitz. Her photographs include macro work, cultural studies, landscapes, special effects, and abstracts. The exhibit opens with a reception after the 11 am worship service on Sunday, Sept 12 in Room 234 and the 2nd floor parlor, and runs through Sept 26. All profits will benefit the ELPC Arts Committee. For more info, email
or call (412) 462-4689.
 Malawi guests coming to Pittsburgh at the end of September
The Pittsburgh Presbytery will be welcoming a group of visitors from Malawi, the warm heart of Africa, at the end of September. Volunteers are needed to host, help with transportation, and more. Watch the church bulletins in the coming weeks for more details on the visit, or speak with Kay Shissler, (412) 681-2047, or .
Connections Dinners
 Want to have fun and get to know your fellow church members better? A new season of Connection Dinners starts this fall. It’s a small group (about 7 - 10 people) who meet for conversation and a pot-luck dinner, usually in each others’ homes. To join or for more information, look for the sign-up table during fellowship, or call Gil Hickman, (412) 243-8837 or Paul Outon, (412) 322-1803.
ELPC in the Community
East End Cooperative Ministry (EECM): Help support the tutoring program
Each year, East End Cooperative Ministry’s Reach Out to City Kids campaign raises funds to support one or more of their children and youth programs. This year, the focus is on the
ExtraOrdinary Tutoring program. Contributions from individuals are the only funding source for this program; no money from government contracts or private foundation grants is received. Achieving the goal of raising $28,000 by the end of August will mean that our ExtraOrdinary Tutoring program is fully-funded for the coming year! Please visit EECM’s website or call (412) 361-5549 for more details.
East End Cooperative Ministry (EECM) Food Pantry
The EECM Food Pantry provides food for individuals and families facing hunger in Pittsburgh. August’s “Food of the Month” is rice.
East End Cooperative Ministry (EECM) Men’s Shelter
During the month of August, the Deacons are collecting XL men’s underwear, tee-shirts, and deodorant for EECM’s Men’s Shelter. Donations may be left in the hallway baskets. Thank you for your support!
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