What’s Happening at East Liberty Presbyterian Church,
the “Cathedral of Hope”
August 8, 2012
The Spirit moves among us, calling us to praise.
Spotlight
Young adults schedule fall events!
Young Adult Ministries welcomes all adults in their 20s and 30s--married, single, partnered, with or without children--to take part in our programs. We invite you to join our warm and dynamic group for faith and fellowship. Check out our fall programs!
Worship services, Sunday August 12
- 8:00 am: Good Samaritan: Mr. Lindsay Hargrove, Aftercare Jail/Prison Ministry at Allegheny Center Alliance Church, delivering the message.
- 10:00 am: Sanctuary Worship, Rev. Mary Lynn Callahan preaching.
Christian Education, Sunday September 9, 9:45 - 10:45
- Our Christian Education classes are on a summer break. Please join us on September 9 for Rally Day when our regular class schedule resumes.
Worship and prayer opportunities during the week
- Centering Prayer: Every Tuesday, 7:00pm. Second floor library.
- Labyrinth prayer walk: Every Monday, 9:00 am to 1:30 pm; every Wednesday, 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. In the Social Hall.
- Taizé prayer service. Every Wednesday at 7pm, in the Chapel. The hour-long service includes sung prayers, simple, beautiful music, a time of silence, spoken and silent prayers, and opportunity for individual prayer.
News and events
Frontera de Cristo Mission Trip Meetings, August 12 & 19
 Anyone considering participation in the October mission trip to Mexico is encouraged to attend preparation meetings following the 10 am worship service on August 12 and 19. The first meeting will provide information to guide the discernment and decision-making process. The second meeting will focus on advance planning for the trip. Both meetings will be in Room 244. For more info, contact Michele Bossers (michele2285@gmail.com).
Spiritual Life Book Discussions, Tuesdays through August 28
Continuing Tuesdays through August 28, join us from 6-7pm for a book discussion of The Sabbath by Abraham Joshua Heschel. While Heschel writes as a Jewish scholar, his understanding of Sabbath provides a context for us to begin to place the practice of sabbath within the structure of our own lives. Childcare available.
 Poverty mission opportunity, Saturday August 11, 8am-12pm
The Poverty Committee is organizing a volunteer opportunity at Valley View Presbyterian Church’s food pantry. Valley View hosts a food pantry, and we need some extra hands for boxing and carrying food for recipients. For more info, contact Dick Headley, (412) 421-5871, or view the Mission events page for more information.
 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
 East End Cooperative Ministry (EECM) Food Pantry
The EECM Food Pantry provides food for individuals and families facing hunger in Pittsburgh. August’s “Food of the Month” is Tuna.
East End Cooperative Ministry (EECM) Men’s Shelter
During the summer months, the Deacons will continue to collect men’s toothpaste, shampoo, and flip flops/shower shoes for EECM’s Men’s Shelter. Donations may be left in the hallway baskets. Thank you for your support! |