Sunday services and classes

August 30 Services

• 8:00 am: Good Samaritan Worship; Ms. Kathy Dain, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary student, delivering the message.
• 10:00 am: Courtyard Worship; the Rev. Dr. Randall K. Bush preaching. Stay after the service and enjoy a special ice cream fellowship time!

Christian Education

• Contemporaries, Journey with Scripture, Parenting Circle, Seekers: Classes resume on Rally Day, September 13.

Additional worship and prayer opportunities during the week

• Taizé prayer service: Every Wednesday, 7:00 pm in the chapel.Childcare available from 6:45 pm to 8:15 pm. August 26 Taizé service will be followed at 8:15 by a time celebrating birthdays, milestones, and anniversaries in August. 
• Labyrinth Prayer Walk: Mondays, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, and Wednesdays, 10:00 am - 9:00 pm.
• Centering Prayer: Tuesdays, 7:00 pm, room 250.

ELPC News

Rally Day, September 13
Our church school classes and services return to their regular times on Rally Day, September 13: Good Samaritan at 8:00 am; Journey at 8:45 am in the Music Room, and the Sanctuary service at 11:00 am. Please join us at 9:30 am in the second floor hallway for a light continental breakfast before classes start at 9:45.

Housing ministry opportunities with Open Hand
Mark your calendars for a second opportunity to help. Please join our Housing Ministry sometime during August 27 - 29 as we work with Open Hand Ministries to rehab a house in Garfield. We also need volunteers to work in the Garfield Community Garden. RSVP to Emily Rosenthal (412) 963-0139 or The Rev. Patrice Fowler-Searcy, (412) 441-3800 x30.

Presbyterian Women Fall Retreat, Horizons Bible Study Returns
"Christ Our Hope" is the theme of this year's Presbyterian Women's retreat, September 26, with Dr. Ellen McCormack leading. The retreat will be held at ELPC from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Join us for singing, worship, workshops and fellowship.

"Horizon Bible Study" returns on Tuesday mornings. Join us at 10 am on September 8 as we read “Joshua: A Journey of Faith.” We will explore themes such as leadership, the promise of land, the concept of holy war, and outsiders becoming insiders; we also learn to find rest in the mercy of God. A potluck lunch follows. Bring something to share and beverages are provided. Call Mary Alice Lightle, (412) 682-1504 for more information.

ELPC in the Community

East End Cooperative Ministries Food Pantry
During the summer, families of children who qualify for school breakfast and lunch programs face the additional cost of providing these meals on limited budgets. The Poverty Committee and the EECM ask that we focus our summer offerings on items that can help the pantry provide lunch for children, such as: juice boxes, graham crackers, applesauce, raisins or other dried fruit. Thank you.