What’s Happening at East Liberty Presbyterian Church,
the “Cathedral of Hope”
January 24, 2012

Transform us in your grace, and forgive us in your mercy.

Spotlight

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.

Worship services, Sunday January 29

• 8:00 am: Good Samaritan Worship; Southminster Youth Sr. High Youth Club delivering the message.
• 8:45 am: Journey Worship; Rev. Heather Schoenewolf preaching.
• 11:00 am: Sanctuary Worship; Rev. Dr. Randall K. Bush preaching.

Christian Education, Sunday January 29

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

• Contemporaries, “The Church of the Saviour, An Inspiration and a Challenge,” with Rev. Tom Menk. Second floor parlor.

• Journey with Scripture, Deuteronomy 18:15-20; Psalm 111; I Corinthians 8:1-13; Mark 1:21-28, with special guest facilitator. 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 3, “Words of Affirmation.” Child Book: Chapter 3, “Words of Affirmation.” First floor, Harambe Room.
• Seekers: “Religious Right Political Organizing for 2012,” with Rachel Tabachnick. Room 234.
• Soul Food: “The Secret of Leadership,” by Lilias Trotter, pp. 86-92, from Spiritual Classics. Special guest facilitator Doris Dick.
• 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

Save the Date, Love and All That Jazz

Mark your calendars for February 18 at 7:30pm for “Love and All That Jazz,” featuring Blues/R&B singer-songwriter, Kelley Hunt, Hope Academy’s HAT Co band, with special guest Randy Bush sitting in on keys, will open for Kelley Hunt. Read more

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 22 announcements.

In our community

Thomas Merton Center’s Celebration, January 31
Join the Thomas Merton Center on Tuesday, January 31, from 7 to 9 pm at ELPC as they celebrate the 97th birthday of Thomas Merton (1915-1968). This will be a kick-off to the Merton Center’s 40th Anniversary Year. Dr. Art McDonald will be the guest speaker on the topic “A Prophet in the Monastery: Why Thomas Merton’s Radical Social Vision still Inspires 40 years later.” Light refreshments follow the speaker. Free will offering appreciated.

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!