This week at East Liberty Presbyterian Church,
The “Cathedral of Hope”
October 27, 2010

We wait for God to be revealed, daring to open our lives to God’s correction.

Sunday, October 31 Worship Services

• 8:00 am: Good Samaritan Worship; the Rev. Brian Diebold preaching.
• 8:45 am: Journey Worship; the Rev. Heather T. Schoenewolf preaching.
• 11:00 am: Sanctuary Worship; the Rev. Dr. Randall K. Bush preaching: “Sight Lines,” Luke 19:1-10.

Sunday October 31, 9:45 am: Christian Education

• Contemporaries: “The Life and Legacy of Dr. King,” with Rev. Bush, part three of three. Second floor parlor.

• Journey with Scripture: Hab. 1:1–4, 2:1–4, (Isa. 1:10–18); Ps. 119:137–144, (Ps. 32:1–7); 2 Thess. 1:1–4, 11–12; Luke 19:1–10. Second floor library.
• Parenting Circle: “Involving Children in Worship and the Life of the Church: Baptism and Communion,” with the Rev. Heather T. Schoenewolf. First floor, Harambe Room.
• Seekers: “Heroes and Heroines of Pittsburgh” with Dr. Charles McCollester, author of The Point of Pittsburgh: Production and Struggle at the Forks of the Ohio, part three of four. Second floor, room 234.
• Soul Food: We continue our study of Joyce Rupp’s book Fresh Bread, with Nancy Klancher. 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. October 27 service followed by “Celebrations!” Childcare available from 6:45 to 8:15.
• Labyrinth prayer walk: Wednesday, October 27, 9:00 am - 9:00 pm and on Monday, November 1, 9:00 am to 1:30 pm. In the Social Hall.
• Centering prayer: Tuesday, November 2, 7:00 pm. Room 250.

News and highlights

“Leaps and Bounds,”Performance Oct 29, 7:30 pm
Grounded in theological reflection, Leaps and Bounds embodies an adventure, searching for the values that support an economic system that promotes human well-being and ecological health. Read more

Special music for Oct 31 Sanctuary service
We will welcome a string quartet as our special guest musicians at the October 31 Sanctuary service who will also be joined by Rev. Bush. Read more

Don’t miss the Pony Express! October 31
If you haven’t had a chance to meet with the Stewardship Committee’s Pony Express, please join them in Room 234 next Sunday, Oct 31 at 12:15 pm.

“First Sunday,” November 7, 12:30
November’s First Sunday Event will be a discussion of The Shack by William P. Young, led by the Rev. Schoenewolf. 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 more about this week’s volunteer opportunities: “ELPC Service Day, Saturday, October 30.”

Thanksgiving bags available, October 31 and November 7
The Christian Education Ministry Team will pass out grocery bags and lists during the worship services on Sundays, Oct 31 and Nov 7. Prayerfully consider taking a bag and returning it on Stewardship Sunday, Nov 14. During the 11 am service, we will bring these bags forward as a special offering, and dedicate them to God’s use. They will be donated to the EECM Food Pantry and given to needy families in the East End.

Young adults, Wednesday, October 27, 8pm: “Biblical Justice”
What does the Bible say about justice issues? Wrestle with current issues, such as American and church policy, and building mosques using a biblical justice lens. Pastor’s Conference Room.

ELPC in the Community

Pancake breakfast, Saturday November 7, benefits EECM
Each year the Pittsburgh East Rotary Club sponsors a Pancake Breakfast benefiting charities in the East End including EECM. The breakfast will be held Saturday, November 6 at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 8am - 12pm.

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) Coat Drive, through November 5
EECM will once again be accepting donations of new and very gently used coats for distribution to our clients this fall.Last year’s coat drive was a huge success, and we were able to provide warm winter coats to hundreds of clients throughout our Hunger, Homeless, and Children and Youth programs. Coats in all sizes are welcome, but we do have a particular need for men's coats in sizes large and extra large. Coats may be dropped off in the hallway baskets. Thank you for your support! Read more

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!