Here’s what’s happening in worship May 26-June 1, 2014.
Worship Services
Taizé – Wednesday 7:00 p.m.
An hour-long service including sung prayers; simple, beautiful music; a time of silence; spoken and silent prayers; and an opportunity for individual prayer and anointing. This week’s after-Taizé class is a time of Celebrations!
Good Samaritan – Sunday 8:00 a.m.
The Good Samaritan Worship will now meet at the new EECM Community House (6014 Station Street). This week we will celebrate the Lord’s Supper, and Rev. Hendrick Bossers, an honorably retired Presbyterian minister, will preach.
Journey Worship – Sunday 8:45 a.m.
An interactive, energetic service for those seeking a fresh encounter with the gospel of Jesus Christ. At this week’s Journey Worship, we will celebrate the Lord’s Supper and Rev. Patrice Fowler-Searcy will preach.
Sanctuary Worship – Sunday 11:00 a.m.
Our largest service, with music from the Chancel Choir and an organ prelude prior to the service. This week will be a celebration of the Lord’s Supper and Youth Sunday!
Christian Education Classes
Contemporaries
Christian Mission: What It Is/What It Isn’t Part 1
Led by Paul Seif
Mission affects every one of us more than we realize. Paul will emphasize the story of Jonah as it pertains to mission. Insights from this account will lead us toward the question, “Who are Ninevites?” Wherever we may be, this is an opportunity for the Lord to broaden our perspective regarding mission.
Journey with Scripture
June’s readings span the Easter season and Pentecost. The apostle Paul writes, “To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good” (1 Corinthians 12:7). For Paul, the gift of Christ’s Spirit is both a public manifestation and a dialogue between solidarity and differentiation. This is gospel (good news) for a world often driven by other means and ends. God’s creation arches towards mutuality and towards diversity. It ends in praise.
Join us as we reflect on Acts 1:6-14; Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35; 1 Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11; John 17:1-11.
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
ELPC Members Work with Disaster Relief on the Jersey Shore
Henk and Michele Bossers and Carol Chonoska will share their experiences and images from their mission trip to the Jersey Shore. They will talk about their work as a concrete, meaningful ministry among people who have lost so much.
Soul Food
We will continue discussing Discernment by Henri Nouwen. New participants are always welcome!