What’s Happening at East Liberty Presbyterian Church,
the “Cathedral of Hope”
February 28, 2012

He was in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan; and he was with the wild beasts.

Spotlight

World Day of Prayer service, Friday Mar 2, 1pm

The annual World Day of Prayer, celebrated each year on the first Friday in March, is a worldwide movement. We affirm that prayer and action are inseparable and both have immeasurable influence in the world. Light refreshments will be served following worship. Read more

Worship services, Sunday March 4

with Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

• 8:00 am: Good Samaritan Worship: Rev. Don Dutton preaching.
• 8:45 am: Journey Worship: Rev. Dr. Randall K. Bush preaching.
• 11:00 am: Sanctuary Worship: Rev. Dr. Randall K. Bush preaching.

Christian Education, Sunday March 4

Check out our Christian Education webpage for complete course descriptions and notes on this week’s and upcoming classes.

• Contemporaries, “The Church and the Generations,” a panel discussion moderated by Mary Alice Lightle. Second floor parlor.

• Journey with Scripture, Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; Psalms 22:23-31; Romans 4:13-25; Mark 8:31-38. Second floor library.
• Parenting Circle, Sharing joys and concerns, plus we continue our two winter texts, The Five Love Languages of Children and The Five Love Languages of Teenagers. In both books: Chapter 6, “Acts of service.” First floor, Harambe Room.
• Seekers: “Christianity in Cuba,” with Gwen Puza. Room 234.
• Soul Food: We continue our text Spiritual Classics: John Henry Newman: “Fasting, a Source of Trial,” pp. 62-66, 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: Do you celebrate a birthday or other special event in February? Join us after the service this Wednesday, February 29, for “Celebrations” and a time of hospitality.
• Labyrinth prayer walk on Mondays and Wednesdays.
• Centering Prayer: Every Tuesday, 7:00pm.

News and events

More happenings at East Liberty Presbyterian Church

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

In our community

EECM “Have a Heart for Hunger” Campaign

Join in the fight against hunger by participating in ELPC’s efforts to support EECM’s Have a Heart for Hunger campaign. Two ways of helping are by making a financial contribution or by collecting food. Monetary donations made between Feb 14 and March 31 will have a matching donation made up to $30,000. Fill a bag with a selection of the following items always needed by the EECM Food Pantry and bring it to ELPC on March 18 (note date change): hamburger helper, instant mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, stuffing mix, rice-a-roni, diapers in all sizes or household cleaning products. Find out more about the Have a Heart Campaign.

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

East End Cooperative Ministry (EECM) Men’s Shelter
During the month of February, 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!