What’s Happening at East Liberty Presbyterian Church,
the “Cathedral of Hope”
September 30, 2011

Lord, guide the nations of the world into ways of justice and truth, and encourage us to live together and love one another in peace.

Spotlight

Spiritual Life: “First Sundays,” October 2
Join us the first Sunday of the month after the 11:00 Sanctuary servicefor a special time to meet, learn, and share. Our programs resume in October with Deborah Gilboa, MD, who will present a program called "Raising Up Children to Respect and Responsibility." Read more

Peacemaking Offering, October 2
We will receive the PC(USA) Peacemaking Offering at all worship services on October 2. This offering helps fund peacemaking efforts locally, nationally and globally.

Worship services, Sunday October 2, World Communion Sunday

with celebration of the Lord’s Supper

• 8:00 am: Good Samaritan Worship; Rev. Chad Collins preaching, Pastor, Valley View Presbyterian Church.
• 8:45 am: Journey Worship; Rev. Heather Schoenewolf preaching.
• 11:00 am: Sanctuary Worship; Rev. Dr. Randall K. Bush preaching: “Pursuing Justice: Living Beatitudes,” Matthew 5:1-12.

Christian Education, Sunday, October 2, 9:45 am:

Complete details on this week and upcoming adult Christian Ed classes are on the CE page of our website.

• Contemporaries, “Cross-Cultural Communication in Mission,” with Katie Mohr, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Second floor parlor.

• Journey with Scripture, with Jan Irvin. Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20; Psalm 19; Philippians 3:4b-14; Matthew 21:33-46. Second floor library.
• Parenting Circle, with Pam Walaski and Andrea DeVries: Book discussion continues on Ten Talks Parents Must Have with their Children about Sex and Character. First floor, Harambe Room.
• Seekers: “Texts of Terror,” part 1 of 2, with Rev. Bush. Room 234.
• Soul Food: “Prayer--The Healing Light,” from Spiritual Classics, with Joe Hajdu.
• Clase de Escuela Dominical en Español, con Joaquin Anabe Lopez. Room 217.

Worship and prayer opportunities during the week

• Taizé prayer service: Every Wednesday, 7:00 pm in the Chapel. All are welcome.
• Labyrinth prayer walk
• Centering Prayer

News and events

October 2011 Reaching Out
The October Reaching Out is now available, including stories on the themes of Mission and Contemporary Faith and the Pastor’s Letter: “Mission is our encounter with God that leads to testimonies of words and deeds...God in Christ does this on God’s own terms, not ours. Yet it is done out of God’s covenant love and compassion for us.” Read more

Weekly announcements, October 2
Read an early draft of our Sunday announcements for more information on events, classes, volunteer opportunities, and other happenings this week at ELPC. For questions, contact Norma Meyer, (412) 441-3800 x11.

Presbyterian Women Bible Study: “Confessing the Beatitudes,” October 4, 10am
All women are invited to deepen their prayer lives at our Fall Retreat at ELPC on Saturday, September 24. Our theme is “Praying In Many Ways,” with The Rev. Suzanne Bennett leading the retreat. Read more

Deacons’ Bake Sale, October 2
The Deacons will hold a bake sale October 2 in the McKelvy Room after the 11 am service to help fund the Deacon’s annual Thanksgiving Basket project.

In our 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 rice.

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