This week at East Liberty Presbyterian Church,
the “Cathedral of Hope”
December 29, 2010

Jesus, the Light of the World, is with us. Hallelujah!

Highlight

New Year’s Taizé service, December 29, 7pm
Join us for a special Taizé service tonight to celebrate the New Year! Welcome in the New Year with songs, meditations, prayer, and faithful hope. After the service, please stay for a special “Celebrations” fellowship time.

Sunday, January 2 Worship Services

• 8:00 am: Good Samaritan Worship; the Rev. Ann Morris preaching.
• 8:45 am: Journey Worship; the Rev. Patrice Fowler-Searcy preaching.
• 11:00 am: Sanctuary Worship; the Rev. Dr. Randy Bush preaching.

Sunday January 2, 9:45 am: Christian Education

• Contemporaries, Journey with Scripture, Parenting Circle, Seekers, and Soul Food will not meet on January 2. Join us January 9 for our Winter Rally Day. Regular classes resume January 16.

Additional worship and prayer opportunities during the week

• Taizé prayer service: Every Wednesday, 7:00 pm in the Chapel. Join us this evening for our special New Year service followed by a time of hospitality. Childcare available from 6:45 to 8:15.
• Labyrinth prayer walk: Wednesday, December 29, 9:00 am - 9:00 pm. No labyrinth on Monday, 3; the church will be closed.
• Centering Prayer: Tuesday, January 4, 7:00 pm. Room 250

News and highlights

Special New Year’s Labyrinth event December 31
Come participate in world healing day and walk the labyrinth: December 31, from 7:00 am - 8:00 am. The labyrinth will also be available that day until 5pm. Read more

January 2011 Reaching Out
Read the January “Reaching Out” including stories written by ELPC members and a new layout! Read Rev. Bush’s pastoral message: “With the start of a new year comes a wonderful opportunity. The month of January means that a new period in each of our lives has begun.” Read more

Bookstore sale!
Just in time for your holiday shopping: the ELPC Bookstore is having a sale! Save 20% on every item in the store. Last sale day is Sunday January 2! Read more

Chenoa Stock to be commissioned January 2 during worship
ELPC member Chenoa Stock, who will be serving in Bolivia as a Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) mission co-worker, will be commissioned during the 11:00 service on January 2. With the Joining Hands group in Bolivia, she will focus on water and environmental issues as industrialization negatively affects local communities and families.

Presbyterian Women Bible Study, January 4, 10 am
Start the New Year off with bible study and fellowship: Join PW as we study Revelation 7-8:5. A potluck lunch follows; bring a salad or snack to share and your own place setting. Beverages and soup will be provided. Call Diane Jackson for more info (412) 441-6021.

Winter Rally Day, January 9
Join us at 9:30 on on Sunday January 9, and explore Jesus’ baptism through experiential, interactive learning stations. Our experiences will flow over into our 11 am worship service. We will gather in the Social Hall for a potluck breakfast at 9:30 am. Please bring a breakfast bread to share. Read more

“About Faces” program, January 9
Join us after the 11:00 service when David Roche will present a program as part of the series sponsored by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. His presentation is about “The Church of 80% Sincerity.” Read more

Volunteers in Ministry (VIM) opportunities
Each week we feature open opportunities where we need your hands. Read more about this week’s volunteer opportunities

Church closed
In observance of the New Year’s holiday, the church will be closed all day on Saturday, January 1, and on Monday January 3 until 7pm.

Community News

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

East End Cooperative Ministry (EECM) Men’s Shelter
During the month of December, the Deacons continue to collect bar soap and razors for EECM’s Men’s Shelter. Donations may be left in the hallway baskets. Thank you for your support!