What’s Happening at East Liberty Presbyterian Church,
the “Cathedral of Hope”
June 4, 2013
Blessed Lord, help us to be more merciful. Help us to be more loving. And most importantly, help us to follow you.
Spotlight
 Summer worship begins this Sunday, June 9
Our summer worship schedule begins this year on June 9. Christian Education classes will be on break over the summer. The Good Samaritan service continues at its regular time, 8:00 am. The Journey and 11:00 Sanctuary worship services are combined into one service at 10:00 am. The 10:00 service will be in the sanctuary during the month of June; for the months of July and August, the 10 am service will be held outdoors--weather permitting--in our beautiful church courtyard (the “Garth”). Read more
 Wiley & the Hairy Man, June 7 & 8
Two FREE showcase performances FRI June 7 @ 7 pm Preview Performance East Liberty Presbyterian Church SAT June 8 @ 4:30 pm Three Rivers Arts Festival Family Stage "Wiley and the Hairyman" is a play for young audiences based on a folktale rooted in African folklore. Set in the swamp lands of Louisiana, it is about a young boy named Wiley who sets out for the woods prepared to confront the Hairy Man. The ensemble cast, of 22 Hope Academy teens, acts, sings, dances and plays instruments (guitar, upright bass, violin, cajon drums and washboard), incorporating traditional bayou blues (Balfa Brothers), contemporary pop/blues fusion (The Civil Wars) with original songs and an environmental soundscape.
Worship services, June 9
- 8:00 am: Good Samaritan: Rev. Michael H. Smith, Destiny International Ministries. (In the ground floor Dining Room.)
- Journey Worship is on break for the summer and will resume September 8.
- 10:00 am: Sanctuary Worship: Rev. Dr. Randall K. Bush: “True Worth,” Luke 7:1-10. (In the Sanctuary.)
Christian Education
More worship and prayer opportunities during the week
- Centering Prayer: Centering Prayer meets every Tuesday evenings. Join us next week, June 11, 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 prayer 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 this Wednesday, June 5, for a special organ recital by Jennifer Gorske, who is studying with Richard Szeremany, ELPC’s emeritus music director. Jennifer will be playing our Aeolian-Skinner organ.
News and events
 Organ recital, June 5, 8:15 pm
Come to ELPC this Wednesday June 5 for the Taizé service at 7pm in the Chapel, followed by a special organ recital in the Sanctuary! Jennifer Gorske, one of our Taizé musicians, will perform a special music program on ELPC’s Aeolian-Skinner organ. Jennifer is studying with Richard Szeremany, ELPC’s emeritus music director.
 Young at Heart Luncheon, June 9
Those who are 65 and over are invited to the Young at Heart Luncheon on Sunday, June 9 after the 10:00 worship service. Admission for one senior is free; others pay $10. Please RSVP by Friday, May 31 to Kate Carlson, (412) 441-3800 x16.
 Volunteers and donations needed for Summer VCS
Youth in grades 6 and up and adult volunteers are needed to help make our week a success! We are seeking the assistance of men, women, and youth who are willing to volunteer at least 3 hours of their time (a half-day) or as much as the entire week to help nurture our children and share God’s love during VCS. If you’re unable to volunteer during the week, please consider taking a KITE Tag near the security desk and donating one or more items needed for VCS. Thank you for your support!
 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. June’s “Food of the Month” is Hamburger Helper.
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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