What’s Happening at East Liberty Presbyterian Church,
the “Cathedral of Hope”
October 20, 2011
“Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets; I have come not to abolish but to fulfill.”
Spotlight
 Health Fair, Sunday October 23, 12:00 - 2:30pm
The Health Ministry Committee will be hosting a Health Fair after the 11:00 worship service, including flu shots, diabetic screenings, blood pressure checks, and more. In the Church Social Hall. Read more
Worship services, Sunday October 23
Christian Education, Sunday, October 23, 9:45 am:
Complete details on this week and upcoming adult Christian Ed classes are on the CE page of our website.
- Contemporaries, “The Mission Movement in the 21st Century,” with Michael Parker. Second floor parlor.
- Journey with Scripture, Deuteronomy 34:1-12; Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17; Thessalonians 2:1-8; Matthew 22:34-46, with Jan Irvin. Second floor library.
- Parenting Circle, with Pam Walaski and Andrea DeVries: We continue our fall text Ten Talks: Chapter 5, “Those First feelings: Talking about Attraction and Love.” First floor, Harambe Room.
- Seekers: “What Jews would like us to know about them when we have interfaith dialogue,” part 2 of 2 on interfaith dialogue with Deborah Fidel, Executive Director of the Pittsburgh Area Jewish Committee.
Room 234.
- Soul Food: Meditation and contemplation by Joyce Huggett, pp. 10-16, 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
News and events
 Fresh air, camaraderie... and a rake
Come be a landscape volunteer! We are looking for help on Saturday, October 29, from 9 am to 12 noon. The Landscape Team asks for your help to come get the church grounds ready for winter, including fall cleanup and tulip planting. Everyone is welcome! Questions? Chuck Lukehart, (412) 782-6447.
Who are our neighbors?
A new and exciting partnership has formed between The Open Door and ELPC to explore possibilities and issues related to Latino ministry. Our next meeting on Oct 24 at 6:30 pm at ELPC will cover the topic “Our response as Christians: From Idealism to Practice.” See the complete schedule. Food will be provided. Info: Jane Anabe, PTS seminary intern,
or (412) 224-0985.
 Crafts Donations!
The Worship, Music and Arts Committee is collecting clear 2-liter soda bottles to make decorations for the Christmas season. Please wash your empty bottles with soap, let them air dry (no lids) and drop them off in the church office. Colorful, new or lightly used pillowcases are needed for a sewing project for Haiti. Please drop them off in the church office. If you would like to help transform them into little dresses, please contact Diane Jackson (412) 441-6021.
More happenings at East Liberty Presbyterian Church
To find out more what’s happening at our church this month, see the October Reaching Out newsletter.
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! |
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