News from East Liberty Presbyterian Church
September 29, 2010

“When you call, I shall answer: ‘I am with you.’”

Sunday, October 3 Worship Services

October 3 is World Communion Sunday

• 8:00 am: Good Samaritan Worship;the Rev. Tom Menk preaching.
• 8:45 am: Journey Worship; the Rev. Patrice Fowler-Searcy preaching.
• 11:00 am: Sanctuary Worship; the Rev. Randall K. Bush preaching: “Doing What Is Expected,” Luke 17:5-10.

Sunday October 3, 9:45 am: Christian Education

• Contemporaries: “Follow the Money,” with Mary Alice Lightle. Second floor parlor.

• Journey with Scripture: Lam. 1:1–6, (Hab. 1:1–4, 2:1–4); Lam. 3:19–26, (Ps. 37:1–9); 2 Tim. 1:1–14; Luke 17:5–10. Second floor library.
• Parenting Circle: “Sharing joys and concerns,” with Frances Irwin and Dawn Morgenstern. Coffee. First floor, Harambe room.
• Seekers: “The Prophets of Islam,” with Imam Abdusemih Tadese, Islamic Center of Pittsburgh. Second floor, room 234.
• Soul Food: We continue our study of Joyce Rupp’s book Fresh Bread, with Rebecca Cole-Turner. 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 29 service followed at 8:15 with “Celebrations!” Do you celebrate a birthday, milestone or anniversary in September? Write it down and put it in the collection plate--we’d like to celebrate with you!
• Labyrinth prayer walk: Wednesday, September 29, 9:00 am - 9:00 pm; Monday, October 4, 9:00 am to 1:30 pm. In the Social Hall.
• Centering prayer: Tuesday, October 5, 7:00 pm. Room 250.

News highlights

World Communion Sunday and the 2010 Peacemaking Offering
Join us for World Communion Sunday where we will also have an opportunity to make the special 2010 Peacemaking Offering. Read more.

October 2010 Reaching Out
Read the October “Reaching Out” including Rev. Bush’s pastoral message: “...the experience of the Holy Spirit’s providential presence in our daily life leads us to states of joy. It frees us, encourages us, and thereby brings us happiness.” Read more

First Sunday Event: “Experience the Labyrinth”
Join us in the Social Hall following 11 am worship for this year’s first “First Sunday Event: Experiencing the Labyrinth.” Read more

Potluck lunch with Malawi guests and Bible Study, October 6
Everyone is welcome to this month’s PW Bible Study and potluck lunch with our Malawi guests. Read more.

Volunteers in Ministry (VIM) opportunities
Each week we feature open opportunities where we need your hands, as we seek to do God’s work in our church and in our community. Read this week’s volunteer opportunities.

“Wednesday Connections” offers something for everyone
Club One Sixteen and Bible One Sixteen classes continue every Wednesday with adult bible study, after-school classes, and 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. October’s “Food of the Month” is pasta sauce.

East End Cooperative Ministry (EECM) Men’s Shelter
During the month of October, the Deacons continue to collect 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!