What’s Happening at East Liberty Presbyterian Church,
the “Cathedral of Hope”
July 28, 2011

Lord, you give us assurance of your abiding presence. You provide us with confidence as we follow Christ’s call.

Spotlight

Summer worship and pulpit exchanges
Experience Sunday worship in a fresh way! On Sunday, Rev. David Thornton of Grace Memorial Presbyterian Church will preach during our 10 am worship service. After, he and Rev. Bush will head to Grace Memorial for their 11 am service, where Rev. Bush will preach for their congregation. Attend one or both of these services as part of a new Pulpit Exchange with our Presbytery colleagues in ministry.

Hope Academy 2011-2012
Course brochures, registration forms and scholarship applications for Hope Academy’s 2011-2012 program are available at the front desk and online. The deadline for scholarship applications is August 1, 2011. Like us on Facebook for updates, videos, photos and more.

Worship services, Sunday, July 31

• 8:00 am: Good Samaritan Worship; Rev. Etta Calvert preaching, Associate Minister, Mt. Ararat Baptist Church.
• 10:00 am: Summer Worship; Guest Rev. David Thornton preaching: “Revelatory Struggles Resulting in Surrender and Submission,”Genesis 32:22-31.
• 11:00 am at Grace Memorial Presbyterian Church: Rev. Bush, guest preacher: “To See a Miracle,” Matthew 14:13-21.

Adult Christian Ed

• Christian Education classes are on vacation for the remainder of the summer. Please join us at 9:30 on September 11 for Rally Day and the beginning of the new church classes term.

Worship and prayer opportunities during the week

• Taizé prayer service: Every Wednesday, 7:00 pm in the Chapel. (No after-Taizé classes in July or August.)
• Labyrinth prayer walk
• Centering Prayer

News and events

What’s happening at ELPC this week?
Read our weekly announcements for details on events, classes, and more happenings this week at ELPC.

Dr. Ed Moore performing in NYC on August 2
Some of our members travel in the summer--will you be in New York? Dr. Edward Moore, our Music Director and Organist, will perform an organ recital at The Riverside Church in New York City on Tuesday, August 2, 7:00 pm. This will be the concluding recital of their annual summer recital series.

In our community

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

East End Cooperative Ministry (EECM) Men’s Shelter
During the month of July, the Deacons are collecting deodorant, shampoo, men’s socks for EECM’s Men’s Shelter. Donations may be left in the hallway baskets. Thank you for your support!