This week at East Liberty Presbyterian Church,
the “Cathedral of Hope”
November 10, 2010

It is like a labyrinth, a circle, a flower’s petal-by-petal opening, a dance around the still point; the center of all things.

Highlight

Stewardship Sunday, November 14
Bring your filled Thanksgiving Bags on Sunday, along with your 2010-2011 pledge cards, and enjoy the excitement of seeing our Chancel fill with our gifts! Food bags will be donated to the EECM Food Pantry and given to needy families in the East End.

Sunday, November 14 Worship Services

• 8:00 am: Good Samaritan Worship; The The Rev. Tara Goodin preaching, Managing Director, The Hope Pod.
• 8:45 am: Journey Worship; the Rev. Heather T. Schoenewolf preaching.
• 11:00 am: Sanctuary Worship; the Rev. Dr. Randall K. Bush preaching: “Here I Am,” Isaiah 65:1-5, 17-24.

Sunday November 14, 9:45 am: Christian Education

• Contemporaries: “The Elusive Balance of a Christian Lifestyle,” with Tim Engelhardt, part two of two. Second floor parlor.

• Journey with Scripture: Isa. 65:17–25, Mal. 4:1–2a; Isa. 12; Ps. 98; 2 Thess. 3:6–13; Luke 21:5–19, with Jan Irvin. Second floor library.
• Parenting Circle: The series “Involving Children in Worship and the Life of the Church” continues: this week’s topic, “Children with Disabilities,” with Tina Calabro. First floor, Harambe Room.
• Seekers: “From Hell to Heaven,” with Ray Anthony. Second floor, room 234.
• Soul Food: Joyce Rupp’s 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. November 10 service followed by a class on how to make Anglican prayer beads. Childcare available from 6:45 to 8:15.
• Labyrinth prayer walk: Wednesday, November 10, 9:00 am - 9:00 pm and on Monday, November 15, 9:00 am to 1:30 pm. In the Social Hall.
• Centering prayer: Tuesday, November 16, 7:00 pm. Room 250.

News and highlights

You put your left foot in, you put your left foot out...
Give yourself a gift that keeps on giving! JourneyDance will be held November 12. Read more about it and other exercise classes available.

Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, Nov 23, 7pm
ELPC is proud to host the 35th Annual Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service. This service brings together people from the Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, and Islamic communities. Bob Nelkin, head of the United Way, will be our guest speaker. Come give thanks to God for the blessings generously provided to people of all faiths. Please bring a canned good or other non-perishable item to this family-friendly service, as a way to support the East End Cooperative Ministry food pantry.

Shopping Night! Nov 23, 6 to 8 pm
The Board of Deacons is sponsoring a shopping night at Ten Thousand Villages on Tuesday, November 23 from 6 - 8 pm. A percentage of all sales will benefit ELPC hunger programs.

Volunteers in Ministry (VIM) opportunities
Each week we feature open opportunities where we need your hands, especially with the upcoming Thanksgiving dinner. Read more about this week’s volunteer opportunities

Church offices closed Nov 11 for Veteran’s Day
In observance of Veteran’s Day, ELPC will be closed. All daytime activities are canceled. The church will re-open at 7:00 pm for scheduled evening activities.

Community News

East End Cooperative Ministry (EECM) Food Pantry
The EECM Food Pantry provides food for individuals and families facing hunger in Pittsburgh. November’s “Food of the Month” is instant mashed potatoes.

East End Cooperative Ministry (EECM) Men’s Shelter
During the month of November, 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!