What’s Happening at East Liberty Presbyterian Church,
the “Cathedral of Hope”
April 9, 2013
Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Celebrate God in all places under heaven!
Spotlights
 Welcome York County Junior Honors Choir, April 14
This select choir will share special music during the 11 am worship service on April 14. Founded in 2002 and under the direction of Mrs. Donna Knott, this choir is comprised of students in grades 7-9 from across York County, PA. They will be traveling to Pittsburgh to sing with the Heinz Chapel Choir and we are excited to welcome them on April 14! Learn more about the York County Honors Choirs
 Dedicating ELPC’s new Prayer Room, April 14
The Spiritual Life Committee invites you to visit the new Prayer Room which will be dedicated during 11:00 worship on April 14, located in Room 135. Come to sit and pray in silence. Come to listen for the still small voice of God. Our spiritual life, the life of prayer, informs our call and response to mission and ministry and, in turn, our ministry and mission give life and depth to our prayer. Try something new as you go about your ministry and mission at the church: take a moment also to seek spiritual grounding in a space devoted to prayer – just for you. Blessings!
Worship services, Sunday April 14
- 8:00 am: Good Samaritan: Daren A. Ellerbee, Outreach Coordinator, Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA). (In the ground floor Dining Room.)
- 8:45 am: Journey Worship: Rev. Dr. Randy Bush. (In the third floor Music Room.)
- 11:00 am: Sanctuary Worship: Rev. Dr. Randy Bush, “Easter Joys: God's Instruments,” Acts 9:1-20 (In the Sanctuary.)
- Contemporaries: “Beyond Inclusion: Inviting the Gifts of People with Disabilities,” with Tina Calabro, Disability Rights Advocate and Writer. (Meets in the second floor Parlor.)
- Journey with Scripture: Acts 9:1-20; Psalms 30; Revelation 5:11-14; John 21:1-19. (Meets in the second floor Library.)
- Parenting Circle: Meets next on May 5. 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: “Meet a local female Catholic priest,” Meet Joan Houk, the local woman who was ordained as a Catholic priest, who will discuss the movement for more ordinations of women Catholic priests. (Meets in Room 234.)
- Soul Food: The second 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. In their our spring-long focus on what happens when we die, the group will next ask the question, “What is Heaven?” Rev. Randy Bush will lead the discussion as they examine C.S. Lewis’ The Great Divorce. 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 16, 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
 Workshop: Experience Centering Prayer, Saturday, April 13
Rev. Mary Lynn Callahan and Elder Jean Kennedy invite you to a Centering Prayer Workshop from 9 am - 12pm on Saturday, April 13 in the second floor Parlor. We will talk about and teach this simple way of praying. If there is interest from those who cannot make our Tuesday evening group, we may form a new group to meet at another time. Be still and know God!
 Spring Cleanup, Saturday April 13, 9am-12pm
The Landscape Team has scheduled its first Spring Cleanup at ELPC on Saturday, April 13 from 9 am - Noon. No special tools are needed, although bring gloves if you have them. We appreciate any help you can give! The Landscape Team works to help keep our grounds looking great. Many hands make light work! Please gather at the Highland Avenue entrance. For more info, contact Chuck Lukehart (412) 782-6447.
 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!
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