What’s Happening at East Liberty Presbyterian Church,
the “Cathedral of Hope”
February 14, 2012
Thanks be to God for the creation that surrounds us, for the gift of God's presence in our lives, for the strength to live boldly for the Lord.
Spotlight
 Love and All That Jazz this Saturday, February 18
Join us this Saturday February 18 at 7:30pm for “Love and All That Jazz,” featuring Blues/R&B singer-songwriter, Kelley Hunt. Opening act: Special guest Randy Bush on keys with Hope Academy’s HAT Co band. Tickets available online with discount code ELPC/HA. Read more
Worship services, Sunday February 19
Christian Education, Sunday February 19
Check out our Christian Education webpage for complete course descriptions and notes on this week’s and upcoming classes.
This Sunday, join Contemporaries, Journey with Scripture, Parenting Circle, Seekers,and Soul Food classes for a joint adult Christian Education class led by The Rev. Dr. Margaret Aymer. Dr. Aymer is the associate professor of New Testament Studies at the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, Ga., and is an ordained minister in the PC (U.S.A.). Class meets in the Chapel.
Worship and prayer opportunities during the week
News and events
Special guest minister for 11:00 worship service on Feb 19
This Sunday,  we welcome The Rev. Dr. Margaret Aymer as our guest preacher at the 11:00 sanctuary worship service. Dr. Aymer is the associate professor of New Testament Studies at the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, Ga., and is an ordained minister in the PC (U.S.A.). She is also the author of First Pure, Then Peaceable: Frederick Douglass, Darkness and the Epistle of James; Repairers of the Breach: Five Bible Studies on Social Justice Issues in New Orleans in the Wake of Hurricane Katrina; Confessing the Beatitudes, the 2011 Horizons Bible Study on the Beatitudes. Aymer is also working on a new book called Sojourners' Truths: the New Testament as Migrant Writings.
 Annual Congregational Meeting, February 19
ELPC members, please mark your calendars and plan to attend our annual church congregational meeting after the 11:00 service on Sunday, February 19. A simple lunch will be provided, followed by an opportunity to review our ministry areas and committee work from the past year. In addition, the gathered body will be presented with a slate of candidates for Elder, Deacon, Centennial Fund, and Nominating Committee, which they also will be asked to consider and vote upon.
 Architectural Focus Group Meetings, Wednesday
The Property Committee and ELPC Session have authorized an Architectural Study from the firm of Desmone & Associates which will focus on the first floor of our church. Getting feedback from the congregation is an important part of this process. See the the announcement sheet for meeting times. Please fill out a pre-discussion questionnaire, available in the front office, before your meeting or if you are unable to meet.
iServe pre-Lent service opportunity
 Administrative Support for Christian Education: Do you have time available in the next week or so to help fold and prepare materials for Lent? This important one-time, set-your-own-hours task needs to be done to prepare the materials to help enrich many congregation members’ Lenten experience.
- Ministry: The Christian Education Committee welcomes your assistance to prepare the Lenten devotional materials.
- Commitment: Any time you can spare on Thursday, February 16, Friday, February 17 and/or Tuesday, February 21 between the hours of 8am and 2pm.
- Skills needed: Ability to follow written directions and to work independently (unless you bring a friend with you). Tasks include folding, stapling and stacking papers in the main ELPC office.
 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
 EECM “Have a Heart for Hunger” Campaign begins today
Join in the fight against hunger by participating in ELPC’s efforts to support EECM’s Have a Heart for Hunger campaign. Two ways of helping are by making a financial contribution or by collecting food. Monetary donations made between Feb 14 and March 31 will have a matching donation made up to $30,000. Fill a bag with a selection of the following items always needed by the EECM Food Pantry and bring it to ELPC on March 25: hamburger helper, instant mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, stuffing mix, rice-a-roni, diapers in all sizes or household cleaning products. Find out more about the Have a Heart Campaign.
 East End Cooperative Ministry (EECM) Food Pantry
The EECM Food Pantry provides food for individuals and families facing hunger in Pittsburgh. February’s “Food of the Month” is Tuna.
East End Cooperative Ministry (EECM) Men’s Shelter
During the month of February, the Deacons continue to collect men’s hats, gloves, scarves, and underwear (sizes L, XL, and XXL) for EECM’s Men’s Shelter. Donations may be left in the hallway baskets. Thank you for your support! |
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