What’s Happening at East Liberty Presbyterian Church,
the “Cathedral of Hope”
January 17, 2012

O God, we pray, give us courage to be counted among those who will work for justice. Transform our stillness into action, our fear into courage.

Spotlight

Become a member or friend of ELPC

If you’re interested in becoming a member, or joining the church as a friend, learn what it means to become a member or friend of ELPC by attending one of our next Inquirers’ classes. It’s a great chance to hear from church members and our pastoral staff about what it means to be a person of faith, and the ministry and vision of our church. Join us for the upcoming two-Sunday class: January 22 and January 29, 12:15 - 2:30. Lunch is provided. Read more

Worship services, Sunday January 22

• 8:00 am: Good Samaritan Worship; Ray Anthony delivering the message, ELPC Deacon.
• 8:45 am: Journey Worship; Rev. Patrice Fowler-Searcy preaching.
• 11:00 am: Sanctuary Worship; Rev. Heather Schoenewolf preaching.

Christian Education

Complete details on adult Christian Ed classes are on the CE page of our website.

• Contemporaries, “The Embodiment of Peace, A Practical Perspective,” with Joe Kennedy. Second floor parlor.

• Journey with Scripture, Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Psalm 62:5-12; I Corinthians 7:29-31; Mark 1:14-20. Second floor library.
• Parenting Circle, We begin our two winter texts, The Five Love Languages of Children and The Five Love Languages of Teenagers. Teen Book: Chapter 1, “Understanding Today’s Teenagers; Chapter 2, “The Key: Love from Parents.” Child Book: Chapter 1, “Love is the Foundation.” First floor, Harambe Room.
• Seekers: “Rembrandt van Rijn: Illustrator of the Scriptures,” part two of two, with ELPC member Russ Walker. Room 234.
• Soul Food: “The Cause of Spiritual Stupidity,” by George MacDonald, pp. 79-85, from Spiritual Classics. Special guest facilitator Tom Menk.
• 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.
• Labyrinth prayer walk
• Centering Prayer: Every Tuesday, 7:00.

News and events

Allegheny Drifters Bluegrass Band, January 29

The Allegheny Drifters Bluegrass Band will be our special musical guests at the 11 am service on Sunday, January 29. Invite a friend to join you for worship that morning as the sounds of bluegrass reverberate throughout the sanctuary, leading us in worship! You can listen to music samples on their website.

Concert of Spirituals “Ain't a That Good News,” Feb 5

Mark your calendars for February 5 at 4pm for Ain’t-a That Good News, an inspirational program of spirituals in honor of Black History Month. The concert is free and open to the public. A freewill offering will be accepted. The concert will be presented by singers from the ELPC Music Ministry and will feature sacred music of Harry Burleigh, Hall Johnson, and William Dawson.

More happenings at East Liberty Presbyterian Church

To find out all about what’s going on at ELPC this week, see the January 15 announcements.

In our community

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 Rice-A-Roni.

East End Cooperative Ministry (EECM) Men’s Shelter
During the month of January, the Deacons continue to collect men’s hats, gloves, scarves, and underwear (sizes L, XL, and XXL) for EECM’s Men’s Shelter. Donations may be left in the hallway baskets. Thank you for your support!