What’s Happening at East Liberty Presbyterian Church,
the “Cathedral of Hope”
April 23, 2013
Holy God, Divine Shepherd, your love overflows our hearts.
Spotlights
 Rev. Amy Miracle in worship and classes April 28
ELPC is pleased to host the Rev. Amy Miracle, pastor of Broad Street Presbyterian Church (Columbus, Ohio), on Sunday, April 28. She will be the guest preacher for our 11 am worship service, and will lead a joint Adult Education class beginning at 9:45 am, in Room 234, speaking on the contemporary relevance of the Parable of the Good Samaritan. Hope you can join us for this exciting special event!
 Sign up for Saturday potluck on Marathon weekend
Due to the Pittsburgh Marathon on Sunday, May 5, ELPC will hold worship on Saturday, May 4 at 5 pm with a potluck dinner after the service. Much help from the congregation is needed to make this event a success! Consider setting up, bringing a side dish, bringing a dessert and/or cleaning up. Sign up sheets outside the east transept!
E ast End Choral Festival, May 5 2013, 4pm
Mark your calendars for the East End Choral Festival on Sunday, May 5 at 4 pm! (Note this is the same day as the Pittsburgh Marathon but the streets will be open by the afternoon.) The combined choirs of ELPC, Shadyside Presbyterian, Calvary Episcopal and St. Andrew’s Episcopal Churches will be featured! Our guest conductor will be David Hill from London, conductor of the BBC Singers and the Bach Choir of London. This free event is part of the Cathedral Concerts series.
Worship services, Sunday April 28
- 8:00 am: Good Samaritan: Evangelist Sabrina Anthony, New Bethel Baptist Church. (In the ground floor Dining Room.)
- 8:45 am: Journey Worship: Rev. Heather Schoenewolf. (In the third floor Music Room.)
- 11:00 am: Sanctuary Worship: Special guest: Rev. Amy Miracle: “Out of Our Minds,” Acts 12:1-17. (In the Sanctuary.)
More worship and prayer opportunities during the week
- Centering Prayer: Centering Prayer meets every Tuesday evenings. Join us next week,
 April 30, 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.
- Prayer Room: Come to sit and pray in silence. Come to listen for the still small voice of God. In the midst of all the good that we do here at ELPC, this quiet space comes alongside to bear witness to who we are as a people of prayer. The room is open anytime the church is open.
- 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. Join us after the service on Wednesday April 24 for “Celebrations!”
News and events
Peter Yarrow in Concert! Sunday, May 12 at 7 pm, benefits Hope Academy
In  the early 1960s the music of Peter, Paul and Mary awakened a generation to activism and idealism. As a performer and social activist, Peter Yarrow continues to use music to inspire and bring people together to create a more just, peaceful and compassionate world. This concert is a celebration of his music and lifelong commitment to making positive social change. Click poster to see full size. The concert will take place in the beautiful sanctuary of ELPC. Hope Academy’s teen theater company (HAT Co) will open the concert by performing contemporary songs with social justice themes. Read more
 Mother's Day cards on sale April 28; May 4
Honor your mother or other beloved woman in your life with a specially-designed Mothers Day card to improve the lives of women and children in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Malawi and the Republic of South Sudan. Cards are offered by Presbyterian Women and may be purchased following 11 A.M. worship on April 21 and 28, during the fellowship time before worship on Saturday, May 4 (Marathon weekend), or from Kate Carlson in the church office during the week.
Young Adults (YAM) First Friday @ Station Square, 7pm
TRAIL is spending First Friday at Station Square on Friday, May 3 at 7 pm at Joe’s Crab Shack. As the weather gets warmer, TRAIL will enjoy an evening dining by the dancing fountain. Come join the group for dinner at Joe’s and stay to enjoy some fun at Station Square. TRAIL is a young adult group welcoming folks from different churches and neighborhoods within the Pittsburgh area. All are welcome! Read more
 View photos from the recent Hurricane Sandy relief mission trip
Six members from East Liberty Presbyterian Church joined with 16 volunteers from the Carlisle Presbytery for work with residents of Point Pleasant, N.J., through Lend A Hand, a PC(USA) mission. Participants on this mission trip worked to help rehabilitate homes damaged by Hurricane Sandy. View the photos
 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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