Here’s what’s happening in worship October 6-12, 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 an extended time for prayer and music.
Journey Worship – Sunday 8:45 a.m.
An interactive, energetic service for those seeking a fresh encounter with the gospel of Jesus Christ. This week the Rev. Dr. Randy Bush 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, the Rev. Dr. Randy Bush will preach.
Christian Education Classes
ELPC offers Christian Education classes for persons of all ages, from infancy through adulthood, on Sundays from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Go here for a list of our children and youth classes.
Contemporaries (Second Floor Parlor)
Discipleship: The Way of Jesus Christ
Who am I in Jesus Christ? Do I live my life differently because I believe and trust in him? What does he require of me? Am I really his disciple? Seminary Intern Paul Seif begins our conversation about Discipleship: The Way of Jesus. This series was written by the Rev. Dr. John Burgess, professor of systematic theology at PTS.
Journey With Scripture (Second Floor Library)
“Happy are those who observe justice, who do righteousness all the time” (Psalm 106:3). Like the beatitudes of Jesus this one seems as ironic and unachievable. Doing justice can be thankless, even life threatening. Listening, giving, and forgiving is hard work. And happiness appears to lie closer through other pursuits, often at the expense of others or the planet. Join us in October as we seek to understand justice through such formative scripture as the deliverance of the Israelites in Exodus, the apostle Paul’s understanding of salvation, and parables in Matthew’s gospel. God’s grace and law provide a foundation for both just ethics and deep joy.
Seek a mindshare of Christ with us as we reflect together, this week on Exodus 32:1-12; Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23; Philippians 4:1-9; Matthew 22:1-14.
Seekers (Room 234)
The Stones Cry Out
In 1948, tens of thousands of Palestinian villagers were driven from their homes, to make way for settlers in the newly created state of Israel. Palestine was the birthplace of Christianity. Palestinian Christians have played a critical role in their land’s history and the struggle to maintain its identity and their land. The Stones Cry Out is a DVD of their story. See the trailer here.
Soul Food (Room 244)
A Collection of Writings on Discernment
We will continue and possibly conclude our discussion of Discernment by Henri Nouwen. New participants are always welcome.