Here’s what’s happening in worship Sunday, February 9th.
Worship Services
8:00 a.m. Good Samaritan
The Good Samaritan Worship will now meet at the new EECM Community House (6014 Penn Circle North). This week, Frank Reeves, editor at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, will speak.
8:45 a.m. Journey Worship
An interactive, energetic service for those seeking a fresh encounter with the gospel of Jesus Christ. The Rev. Dr. Randy Bush will preach this week.
11:00 a.m. Sanctuary Worship
Our largest service, with music from the Chancel Choir and an organ prelude prior to the service. This week, the Rev. Dr. Randy Bush will preach.
Christian Education Classes
Contemporaries
How Did We Get Here? Led by Sharla Yates-Seif and Paul Seif
The tapestry regarding our spiritual faith-journey can, at times, be quite an adventure. Meet a dynamic new couple in our congregation as they reflect on their past, present, and future. They represent a vibrant hope for the light of Christ to shine in our midst as they embark upon the unfolding of the Lord’s plan for their purpose and destiny. This is the second of a two-week series with Sharla and Paul.
Journey with Scripture
In one of this month’s readings, the apostle Paul writes, “But we have the mind of Christ.” He addresses friends living in a cosmopolitan, religiously pluralistic, socially competitive, highly market driven, diverse city (Corinth) – one that pulled and shaped people’s minds, hearts, and bodies in diverse ways. Amidst this milieu Paul proclaims a deeper kind of shaping and communal existence. Many of this month’s readings call readers to such a life. Come and shape up!
Join us as we reflect on these readings: Isaiah 58:1-9a (9b-12); Psalm 112:1-9 (10); 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 (13-16); Matthew 5:13-20.
Parenting Circle
We use our time together to share our joys and struggles through a facilitated discussion, guided by the week’s lectionary readings. No advance preparation or reading is necessary and copies of the texts being discussed will be available. We welcome babies and toddlers who may not yet be able to leave their parents.
Seekers
Freedom to Believe (part 2)
Dr. Ann Corson will address issues highlighted during last week’s documentary screening of Free China: The Courage to Believe. Dr. Corson educates people about the oppression of Falun Gong practitioners in China. During the discussion, we will also hear from people who suffered persecution in China for their spiritual beliefs.
Soul Food
We will continue discussing A Testament of Devotion, a spiritual classic by Thomas Kelly. Until February 26th, we will look at Chapter 4 in a discussion led by Tom Menk, Doris Dick, and Sel Whitaker.