News from East Liberty Presbyterian Church
September 8, 2010
Before I speak, O Lord, you hear; before I think my thoughts, you know. You have searched my mind, know all I feel, my ways are known to you.
News highlight
Rally Day, September 12, 2010
 Please join us to celebrate the return of Church School classes and our regular Sunday worship schedule. ELPC’s Christian Education classes resume on September 12, as do our regular worship services. 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.
- Contemporaries: “Self-Control is Really God-Control.” Second floor parlor.
- Journey with Scripture: Jer. 4:11–12, 22–28; Ps. 14; I Tim. 1:12–17; Luke 15:1–10. Second floor library.
- Parenting Circle: We’ll share our summer joys and concerns. First floor, Harambe room.
- Seekers: “The Beginning of a New Seekers Year.” Second floor, room 234.
- Soul Food: We continue our study of Joyce Rupp’s book Fresh Bread. Second floor, Pastor’s conference room.
Additional worship and prayer opportunities during the week
- Taizé prayer service: Every Wednesday, 7:00 pm in the Chapel.
 September 8 service followed at 8:15 with “Music on the Labyrinth,” led by Charles Anderson.
- Labyrinth prayer walk: Wednesday, September 8, 9:00 am - 9:00 pm; Monday, September 13, 9:00 am to 1:30 pm. In the Social Hall.
- Centering prayer: Tuesday, September 14, 7:00 pm. Room 250.
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, and is open to all. Read more.
Bible Study, “Journeys Through Revelation,” begins September 7
Join Presbyterian Women for a new season of bible study this fall. Read more.
 Exercise classes and Journey Dance
Join us for Tai Chi, Yoga, or JourneyDance; offered every week through ELPC’s Health Ministries Journey. Read more.
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. Read more.
Malawi guests coming to Pittsburgh at the end of September
Volunteers are needed to help host a group of visitors from Malawi, the warm heart of Africa, at the end of September. Read more.
 Connections Dinners
A new season of Connection Dinners starts this fall! Want to have fun and get to know your fellow church members better? Read more.
ELPC in the Community
East End Cooperative Ministry (EECM) Food Pantry
The EECM Food Pantry provides food for individuals and families facing hunger in Pittsburgh. September’s “Food of the Month” is jelly / jam.
East End Cooperative Ministry (EECM) Men’s Shelter
During the month of September, 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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