What’s Happening at East Liberty Presbyterian Church,
the “Cathedral of Hope”
April 2, 2013
Alleluia! We praise you, O God, for the power of your saving love. As you have raised Jesus from the dead, give to us the gift of everlasting life, that we may worship and serve you forever.
Spotlights
 Guest Jazz musicians in the 11:00 service, Sunday April 7
Join us for the 11:00 service this Sunday when we will be “Jazzing Up” our worship service. Mike Tomaro, director of jazz studies at Duquesne University, will be joined by three other players and a vocalist to lead our music. Bring a friend to be inspired by the sounds of jazz woven throughout the worship service.
 First Sunday program, April 7: What’s a Labyrinth?
Have you heard about the labyrinth but not really had a chance to understand what it is all about? Have you wanted to walk the labyrinth but been unable to make it when it is available? Join the Spiritual Life Committee on April 7! Following worship we will gather in the chapel for a light lunch and short presentation about what the labyrinth is, its history, and use in the church. Then, we will return to the sanctuary where a labyrinth will have been set up in the chancel. Read more
Worship services, Sunday April 7
- 8:00 am: Good Samaritan: Rev. Tami Hooker, Chaplain, State Correctional Institution Pittsburgh. (In the ground floor Dining Room.)
- 8:45 am: Journey Worship: Rev. Patrice Fowler-Searcy. (In the third floor Music Room.)
- 11:00 am: Sanctuary Worship: Rev. Dr. Randy Bush, “Easter Joys: God's Plans,” Acts 5:25-42 (In the Sanctuary.)
- Contemporaries: “IA Border Immersion Experience,” with a panel of ELPC members who traveled 2,120 miles to Douglas, Arizona and Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico. (Meets in the second floor Parlor.)
- Journey with Scripture: Acts 5:27–32; Psalms 118:14–29, Revelation 1:4–8; John 20:19–31. (Meets in the second floor Library.)
- Parenting Circle: Meets next on April 7. Please also mark your calendars for the April 19 Family Pot Luck. Read more or contact the group (Meets in the first floor Harambe Room.)
- Seekers: Special showing of the controversial DVD, “Pink Smoke over the Vatican,” about the movement for ordination of women as Catholic priests, with special guest spokesperson for the Vatican viewpoint Fr. Ron Lengwin from the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh. (Meets in Room 234.)
- Soul Food: The first half of Chapter 6, “Knowing and Not Knowing,” in Things Hidden: Scripture as Spirituality, by Richard Rohr. (Meets in the second floor Pastor’s Conference Room.)
- Young Adults group meets next on Sunday April 21 to continue their discussion of Love Wins by Rob Bell. Read more about the group
More worship and prayer opportunities during the week
- Centering Prayer: Centering Prayer meets every Tuesday evenings. Join us next week,
 April 9, 7:00pm! Newcomers welcome. (Meets in the second floor Library.)
- Labyrinth prayer walk: Come away from the hectic and busy for some quiet, prayerful moments with God: Join us Mondays from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm; or Wednesdays, 9:00 am to 9:00 pm.
- Taizé prayer service: Every Wednesday at 7pm, in the Chapel. The hour-long service includes sung, spoken, and silent prayers, beautiful music, a time of silence, and opportunity for individual prayer. (Mark your calendars for next week, April 10, for Music on the Labyrinth, after the Taizé service.)
News and events
 Read the April Reaching Out newsletter
The April Reaching Out newsletter includes articles on Rev. Amy Miracle, the upcoming Centering Prayer workshop, Club 116 Bike-o-Rama, upcoming special music in worship programs, and many more, plus Rev. Bush’s Pastoral Letter: “Easter was not an attempt to give the status quo a second chance to get things right. Easter was a new thing altogether--a promise of life beyond death, of healing and hope despite brokenness, and of love that is truly eternal.” Read more
 Neighbors Work Day, April 6
The Housing Ministry, part of Neighbors Committee, sponsors Saturday work days in the East Liberty and Garfield neighborhoods. Join us for a mission work day in the East Liberty and Garfield neighborhoods with our partners Open Hand Ministries and Garfield Community Farm. No special skills needed; all ages are welcome! Read more
 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. April’s “Food of the Month” is peanut butter.
East End Cooperative Ministry (EECM) Men’s Shelter
The Deacons are collecting men’s underwear, deodorant, and shower flip-flops for EECM’s Men’s Shelter. Donations may be left in the hallway baskets. Thank you for your support!
 Safe exercising program for those with arthritis, Wednesdays & Fridays through May 1
Note updated weekdays
The Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program is designed specifically for people with arthritis or arthritis-related conditions. The class includes gentle, joint-safe exercises from the Arthritis Foundation. This 10-week program can help relieve stiffness and decrease arthritis pain, and can help improve balance. This low-impact, fun class can be taken either sitting or standing and is taught by an Arthritis Foundation-certified instructor.
Classes offered on Wednesdays and Fridays from 3-4pm, through May 1. In the Sewing Room. For more information or to register, call (412) 383-1303.
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