News from East Liberty Presbyterian Church
September 15, 2010
Lord, you call us to embrace you with unconditional love. Give us grace to discern what your love asks of us.
- Contemporaries: “The Presbyterian Church in Iraq,” led by Carol Haeussner. Second floor parlor.
- Journey with Scripture: Jer. 8:18–9:1; Ps. 79:1–9; I Tim. 2:1–7; Luke 16:1–13. Second floor library.
- Parenting Circle: “Involving Children in Worship and the Life of the Church: Fellowship/Outreach,” led by Pam Ferrante. First floor, Harambe room.
- Seekers: “Eco-Justice and Environmental Ministries,” led by Rev. Barbara McFarland. 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 15 service followed at 8:15 with “Sacred Harp, Shape Note Singing,” led by Charles Anderson.
- Labyrinth prayer walk: Wednesday, September 15, 9:00 am - 9:00 pm; Monday, September 20, 9:00 am to 1:30 pm. In the Social Hall.
- Centering prayer: Tuesday, September 21, 7:00 pm. Room 250.
News highlights
 Church picnic, September 19
All are invited to attend our church picnic in the courtyard after the 11:00 service. Covered seating is available in room 51. The Christian Education ministry team will provide fried chicken, hot dogs, and Italian ice! Please bring a cold side dish to share.
 Club One Sixteen, Bible One Sixteen begin Sept 22
Club One Sixteen and Bible One Sixteen classes begin Wednesday, September 22.
 Visitor Sunday, Sept 26
Make a special effort to invite a friend to worship with you! After the 11 am service we will have our annual Spiritual Life Sampler in the Social Hall. At that time, a simple reception and small gift will be provided to welcome our visitors. Read more.
Exercise classes
Join us for Tai Chi or Yoga, offered every week through ELPC’s Health Ministries Journey. Read more.
 Donations for Toymakers
ELPC’s Toymakers’ group is making beanbags, and needs donations of Styrofoam shipping peanuts. Please put them to good use by bringing them to the church office, labeled “Toymakers.” Thank you!
Join the PW on a fall retreat, Sept 24-25
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.
Krista Reitz photography exhibit continues
The exhibit and sale run through Sept 26. All profits benefit the ELPC Arts Committee. For more info, email
or call (412) 462-4689.
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? Sign up by September 19. 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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