CHURCH PICNIC

Sunday, Sept. 16th

Presbyterian

Women—Bible Study

(Bible Study, 1st Tuesday of the

Month, Sept.—May)

Join us at 10 AM in the sec-

ond floor parlor on the first

Tuesday of each month, be-

ginning September 4th. Devotions and shar-

ing joys and concerns precede bible study.

Our Bible Study will be on Dispatches to

God’s Household: The General Epistles.

The General Epistles were meant to inspire

and comfort the faithful in first century Asia

Minor, and they continue to speak to us today

as we seek to live in community as disciples of

Christ. We conclude our study with a potluck

lunch.

PW Upcoming Events: Saturday, September 29, Fall Retreat at ELPC.

The Christian Education Committee

would like to invite everyone to our an-

nual church picnic which will be held on

September 16th immediately following the 11 AM worship

service. Food will be served in the Social Hall, and seating

will be available both in our Social Hall and in our ELPC

Courtyard. The Christian Education Ministry Team will pro-

vide fried chicken, hot dogs, dessert, and beverage. Everyone

is asked to bring a cold side dish or salad to share, which can

be dropped off at the Guard’s Desk prior to worship. Games

will be organized for children in our ELPC gym and bowling

alley. Please join us for an afternoon of food, fellowship and

fun!

club one sixteen

An evening of fellowship, study and wor-

ship for people of all ages. There will be

homework help, open gym, educational

workshops, dinner, and Bible Study each

week. We will be exploring the theme to-

gether “Testimonies.”

ELPC’s Wednesday night youth group,

for youth in Grades 1-12.

BEGINS ON SEPTEMBER 19TH. Schedule

3:30-4:15 ……Open Gym/Homework Help

4:15-4:30 ...….Gathering Celebration

4:30-5:30 ……Ballroom Dancing (Hope Academy Class)

or Bowling & Board Games

5:30-6:00…….Dinner

6:00-7:00…….Bible Study

Club one sixteen Bible Study: Fall’s theme is Testimonies. As we

read the faith stories of Biblical figures, we will see how God was at

work in their lives years ago. Then we’ll take a look at how God is at

work among us, hearing the testimonies of special guests, and stopping

to see how God is shaping our lives.

Club one sixteen Dinner: Contact Wil Forrest at 412-260-2554 if you

would like to sponsor dinner for Club one sixteen.

Ministry Team includes: The Rev. Brian Diebold, Wil Forrest, Jill

Zintsmaster, Lauren Millikan, The Rev. Dr. Robert (Bob) Maravalli,

The Rev. Heather Schoenewolf, Anthony Williams. If you are inter-

ested in volunteering for club one sixteen, please contact Will Forrest at

412-260-2554 or at wil@coh.net. For more information see our web-

site: www.CathedralOfHope.org

BIBLE 116 -- Adult Bible study

(Beginning on Oct. 3rd)

Please join Pastor Randy and Pastor Heather for a

Bible Study on selected Wednesdays from 6-7 pm

in the Second Floor Parlor. Join us for supper and

be a part of the conversation as we explore the

scriptural text that will be central to the Worship

service the following week. We will gather at 5:45

pm and begin our discussion at 6 pm.

October’s Schedule: October 3 October 17

October 10 October 24

Page 6

Six Living

Generations of

Presbyterians.

Seated on floor:

Josh and David Bellin

Seated on chairs:

Roy Hiller and

Justin Johnson

Standing in back: Cornelius Frantz,

Derek Harrigan, Penn Hackney

Photo taken by Contemporaries Class session.

FALL WORSHIP SCHEDULE

Beginning Sept. 9th

Sunday Services

8:00 am Good Samaritan Worship

8:45 am Journey Worship

11:00 am Sanctuary Worship

Wednesdays at 7 pm Taizé Prayer Service

East Liberty Presbyterian Church The Cathedral of Hope

116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 412-441-3800 www.CathedralOfHope.org

With a swift turn of a calendar

page (or a simple touch on your

smart phone), a new season is

upon us. As September ap-

proaches we look forward to

both new beginnings and the

return to a familiar routine—

perhaps with some the same sort

of anticipation as we have felt

on the first day of a new year in school.

On September 9th we celebrate Rally Day once

again—and church school classes and our regular wor-

ship schedule resume for the fall. With thanksgiving,

most of our Church School teachers will be returning

to their ministry, as we give thanks for new faces join-

ing our Christian Education leadership (see page 3).

Pastor Randy and his family continue their Sabbatical

through the middle of October, and so even as familiar

clergy lead us in worship, we likewise welcome the

leadership of friends from our Sister Church in Malawi

(September 16) and Rabbi Aaron Bisno (September

30) to our 11 AM Worship.

With the old and new weaving together, we form a

strong chord of fellowship, education and praise this

fall.

This “Special Edition” of the Reaching Out will high-

light September’s upcoming events, so that you can

plan ahead and join in the excitement. Read about

Rally Day events, Church School offerings, our Church

Picnic, and new Christian Education and Youth Minis-

try staff. Refresh yourself on our Child Safety Policies

and learn how you can schedule childcare for your spe-

cial event...And then prayerfully consider participating

in these offerings so that you might be renewed, re-

freshed, and reinvigorated this fall through the renew-

ing of your mind and the nurturing of your spirit—and

through our fellowship together.

Church Picnic—Sunday, September 16

(see details on last page)

Rally Day—September 9th

SCHEDULE

Breakfast: 9:30 AM

A light, continental breakfast sponsored by the

Christian Education Ministry Team

in the Second Floor Hallway.

Church School Classes: 9:45 AM

(Full description & location of all the classes for all

ages can be found on pages 2 & 5)

Bible Presentation

Join us at the 11 AM worship service on

September 9th where we will present

Bibles to our 4th and 5th graders and

commission all who will serve God and

our community as Church School

Teachers.

Issue 2012

Church School, Sundays at 9:45 am,

resumes Rally Day, Sept 9th.

All classes are in wheelchair-accessible locations from

the elevator on the first floor.

CHILDREN

►Young Children’s Ministry: Infants through age 2……..First Floor Nursery Suite

Coordinators: Jane Anabe, Candice Zawoiski, Candess Ward

Curriculum: “Wee Children at Church.” A denominational curriculum

for nursery age children.

►Pre-school: Ages 3, 4, and 5 .............................................Second Floor – Room 240

Teachers: Jan Pressman, Vanessa Johnson, and Mary Ruth Johnson

Curriculum: “Gospel Light” curriculum.

►Kindergarten and Grade 1 …………………………....…Third Floor – Room 336

Teachers: Judy Menk, Valire Copeland and Roberta London

Curriculum: “Godly Play.” Using Godly Play children are given the opportunity

to learn stories of the Bible in an open classroom.

►Grades 2 and 3 ………………………………………………………...….……... Third Floor – Room 338

Teacher: Carol Hoehn and Joyce Martinelli

Curriculum: “Godly Play.” Building on the K-1 program, the children’s

concepts of God and faith keep expanding.

►Grades 4 and 5 …………………………………………….……………...…....….Third Floor – Room 335

Teachers: Kay Shissler and Linda Benedict

Curriculum: Children’s Bible lessons in the “Seasons of the Spirit” lectionary-based curriculum.

Youth Ministries

►Junior-high youth (grades 6, 7, 8)……..….......…….....Room 341

Teachers: Bill Johnson and Carolyn Russ

Curriculum: “Seasons of the Spirit” lectionary-based

curriculum for Jr. High youth.

►Senior-high youth (grades 9, 10, 11, 12) ……………....Room 343

Teachers: Nicole Molinaro-Karaczun and

Eddie and Jen Wilson

Curriculum: “We Believe.” The denominational

curriculum for Sr. High youth.

Christian Education

Page 2 Page 5

ADULT CLASSES

►Parenting Circle ………………………………………………….………...…First Floor – Harambe Room

Facilitators: Maria Englehardt and Pam Walaski This fall Parenting Circle will be exploring families—in all various combinations and iterations that make the larger

ELPC family such a welcoming and inclusive place. Our focus will be on how various families are created, function and

live out the plan God has for their lives. Each week we will provide an essay, blog, podcast or video to jumpstart our con-

versation and see where it takes us. We will also have a short mini-theme of marriage that will span several weeks. This

year’s Co-Leaders will be Pam Walaski and Maria Engelhardt. They invite you to join us and share your family with the

group. Ideas and suggestions for weekly topics are welcomed. Contact Pam—pam@jcsafety.com or Maria—

missmariasmillinery@hotmail.com.

Sept. 9th—Rally Day—first day of class

►Journey with Scripture Class………………………………...……...……….….…Second Floor Library

Facilitators: Jan Lyle Irvin, M.A. (Biblical Studies) Come and read scripture together. We read the Revised Common Lectionary selections while providing time for

reflection and response. We read together for many reasons: for the sake of God and the Reign of God; to recognize how

we are loved, questioned, commanded and transformed by God; to journey towards a community of vision, imagination,

justice and steadfast love.

Sept. 9th— Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23; Psalm 125; James 2:1-10 (11-13), 14-17; Mark 7:24-37

►Contemporaries Class ……………..…………………………….……………..….…Second Floor Parlor

Facilitators: Joe Kennedy and Mary Alice Lightle The Contemporaries are an intergenerational fellowship of Christians seeking to live faithfully in the 21st Century.

We encourage one another to grow spiritually and carry out ministries of compassion and justice. All are welcome!

Sept. 9th—Set Up For A Blessing—led by Joe Kennedy

Bruce Bickel and Stan Jantz provide a treasure of guidelines for the manner in which we are nurtured toward blessing

through their book, God Is In The Small Stuff. Attention-to-detail in the day-to-day activities of life can place us closer to

God’s presence, even in the midst of chaos! When God prompts us to do the little things, He is never trying to take any-

thing away from us. Our Lord is constantly setting us up for a blessing. Discovering God in the small stuff is the first step

toward trusting Jesus to guide us through the larger spiritual issues that accompany our journey of faith.

►Seekers Class ………………………….…………………….……………………Second Floor – Room 234

Facilitator: Gwen Puza The Seekers wish to grow in religious understanding, insight, faith and practice. Seekers classes create a space for

spiritual, intellectual and experiential exploration. Participants have been interested in theological breadth, interfaith un-

derstanding, psychological and religious development and progressive Christian activism. Together we seek a broad, in-

clusive dialogue, experience and theology. All viewpoints are welcome an encouraged at our classes.

Sept. 9th—PC(USA) Mission Co-Worker Cheona Stock (ELPC member) will be here to share her experiences as a Mis-

sion Co-Worker in Bolivia this past year, as part of for the Joining Hands Bolivian Network. Come and hear about the

activities and efforts of this network. They work to raise awareness and to create campaigns for water rights, a precious

resource so often exploited and contaminated in this region, particularly by mining operations.

►Soul Food Class …………….…………………………………………………Pastor’s Conference Room

Facilitators: Joe Hajdu On Rally Day, Sept. 9th, we will have a welcoming and gathering session (new participants welcome!), and from

September 16 through October 7th we will read and discuss the four selections on prayer and service found on pages 197-

224 of Spiritual Classics (extra copies of the readings will be available). During September we will also decide what book

we will be using beginning October 21 (there will be a combined adult class on October 14th).

►Spanish Class ………………..……………………………………………………………….……Room 217

Facilitators: Joaquin Anabe Lopez Sept. 11th—El estudio bíblico en español continuará este año.

The Spanish Bible Study will continue this year. Topic: A Panorama of the Bible.

Getting to know our Educational Ministries Team

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION PROGRAMS for

people of all ages as well as our Youth and Young

Adult Ministries are offered through our Educa-

tional Ministries Committee.

EDUCATIONAL MINISTRIES

LEADERS: Sherry Anderson…………...………….……...412-361-4419

Co-Chair of C.E. Ministry Team

Carol Hoehn…………...………………....…...412-244-1355

Co-Chair of C.E. Ministry Team

Gloria Ritchey……………………………….. 412-661-2219

Chair of Youth/Young Adults Ministry Team

STAFF: Rev. Heather Schoenewolf.........................412-441-3800 x21

Associate Pastor for Educational Ministries Gloria Knopp……….…………………….412-441-3800 x22

Administrative Assistant

The Rev. Brian Diebold.………….…......412-335-9734 (cell)

Youth Ministry Coordinator

Wil Forrest……………………….……...412-260-2554(cell)

Young Adult Ministry & Volunteers in Ministry

Sara Hackett.…….…….............................412-441-3800 x20 Int Coordinator for Christian Ed. & Youth Ministry Anthony Williams……………………….412-292-7935(cell)

Youth Worker

YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY— BE A YAM! Young Adult Ministry welcomes ALL adults aged post-high school through 40 – married, single, partnered, with or without children – to take part in this dynamic ministry. Throughout the year, we offer a range of opportuni-ties to come together, share, learn and grow as Christians. Our next events com-ing up are: • Labor Day Cookout with the Melnicks on Monday, September 3 at 6 pm at Melnicks’ home, 2699 Wildwood Road Ext., Allison Park.

• First Friday @ Wallace. Friday, September 7th at 7 pm at Wallace Memo-rial Presbyterian Church, 1146 Greentree Road in Greentree.

• Sunday Book Discussion—Sunday, September 16th from 9:45-10:45 AM in Room 244. Join other young adults as Libby and Tucker Ferda lead the discussion for this new book discussion series from Anne Lamott’s spiritual memoir entitled, “Traveling Mercies.”

Visit http://www.cathedralofhope.org/programs/young-adults.html for more details. For questions on any of the Young Adults programs, contact Wil Forrest, our Young Adults Ministry Coordinator (412-260-2554 or at wil@coh.net). Wil Forrest,

YAM Coordinator

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Keeping our Kids Safe In April, 2010, ELPC’s Session adopted a set of policies that strive to ensure that ELPC is a safe haven for all children and youth who en-ter the Cathedral of Hope, even as we affirm our commitment to extend the hospitality, mercy and love of Christ to all of God’s people. In order for our policies to be effective in protecting our children, we need your cooperation. Parents and Guardians of children who worship, learn, and enjoy the activities offered at ELPC are key partners in our efforts to create a Safe Sanctuary for the most vulner-able among us. We encourage you to review or request a copy of our complete Child Safety Policy at any time. There are also handouts by the front desk that highlights important points for specific groups who are a part of our ELPC community. Here are a few highlights for you to remember:

• Every child or youth age 18 (through grade 12) or under must be under the direct supervision of a parent/guardian or an

adult approved as a caregiver according to the Child Safety Policy. If an adult has a meeting at ELPC, they may take their child to their meeting or pre-arrange childcare by contacting Gloria Knopp.

• Children may not be left unattended in the Harambe Room, at the Guard’s Desk, in the Library, or any other space on ELPC grounds.

• Children in grade 5 or under must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or older sibling to classrooms, programs or the restrooms at ELPC. Youth in grade 6 or older may transition between events on their own.

• Parents or guardians are asked to complete a registration form so that we have current contact information for your family on record.

• Parents are asked to notify ELPC staff and volunteers as to who is authorized to pick up your child from an event, and if your child

has special permission to walk or take the bus on their own home from ELPC events. (This may be listed on the Registration or Permission forms).

• Children who attend Extended Session must bring a “ticket” with them (found in the sanctuary) to introduce your child to rotational volunteers.

• All volunteers who work directly with children and youth will complete Act 33/34 Clearances, and PA Child Abuse clearances – for

which ELPC will pay.

• ELPC will provide policies & training for all ELPC staff, volunteers and the staff of all agencies using this space to raise awareness

about our Child Safety policies. Please feel free to contact our Business Administrator, Pam Kimmel (412-441-3800 x18), or our Associate Pastor, The Rev. Heather Schoenewolf (412-441-3800 x21) if you have any questions.

Childcare: ELPC offers childcare weekly—on Sundays from 8:30 AM-12:30 PM and on Wednesday evenings from

6:45-8:15 PM. We have a dedicated staff who are committed to nurturing your child’s personal and spiritual growth in the

safety of our faith community. Our childcare workers are Jane Anabe, Candess Ward and Candice Zawoiski. Each of

these women has a professional and educational background in Education and/or Christian Education. Childcare is offered in

the Nursery Suite, off of the Harambe Room (immediately across from the Security/Hospitality Desk). Childcare can also be

arranged for any function sponsored by an ELPC committee, with two week’s notice. Please speak with Pastor Heather for

more details.

Extended Session: After the Moments with the Children during the 11 am Sanctuary service, a children’s ministry is

offered with songs, Bible or mission stories, prayer, sharing and creative activities. A simple snack is served. In an effort to

best know and care for your child, we ask that all families fill out a green Extended Session “Ticket” and that your child bring

it with him/her to Extended Session every week.

* Young Children's Ministry for infants—toddlers (up to age 3) — First Floor Nursery.

* Pre-school age children (through grade 1) — Room 240.

Sara Hackett, Interim Coordinator for Christian Education and Youth Ministries will be coordinating volunteers

for the year. Please contact her at (412-441-3800 x20) if you are interested in volunteering or in learn-ing more about Extended Session.

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Church School, Sundays at 9:45 am,

resumes Rally Day, Sept 9th.

All classes are in wheelchair-accessible locations from

the elevator on the first floor.

CHILDREN

►Young Children’s Ministry: Infants through age 2……..First Floor Nursery Suite

Coordinators: Jane Anabe, Candice Zawoiski, Candess Ward

Curriculum: “Wee Children at Church.” A denominational curriculum

for nursery age children.

►Pre-school: Ages 3, 4, and 5 .............................................Second Floor – Room 240

Teachers: Jan Pressman, Vanessa Johnson, and Mary Ruth Johnson

Curriculum: “Gospel Light” curriculum.

►Kindergarten and Grade 1 …………………………....…Third Floor – Room 336

Teachers: Judy Menk, Valire Copeland and Roberta London

Curriculum: “Godly Play.” Using Godly Play children are given the opportunity

to learn stories of the Bible in an open classroom.

►Grades 2 and 3 ………………………………………………………...….……... Third Floor – Room 338

Teacher: Carol Hoehn and Joyce Martinelli

Curriculum: “Godly Play.” Building on the K-1 program, the children’s

concepts of God and faith keep expanding.

►Grades 4 and 5 …………………………………………….……………...…....….Third Floor – Room 335

Teachers: Kay Shissler and Linda Benedict

Curriculum: Children’s Bible lessons in the “Seasons of the Spirit” lectionary-based curriculum.

Youth Ministries

►Junior-high youth (grades 6, 7, 8)……..….......…….....Room 341

Teachers: Bill Johnson and Carolyn Russ

Curriculum: “Seasons of the Spirit” lectionary-based

curriculum for Jr. High youth.

►Senior-high youth (grades 9, 10, 11, 12) ……………....Room 343

Teachers: Nicole Molinaro-Karaczun and

Eddie and Jen Wilson

Curriculum: “We Believe.” The denominational

curriculum for Sr. High youth.

Christian Education

Page 2 Page 5

ADULT CLASSES

►Parenting Circle ………………………………………………….………...…First Floor – Harambe Room

Facilitators: Maria Englehardt and Pam Walaski This fall Parenting Circle will be exploring families—in all various combinations and iterations that make the larger

ELPC family such a welcoming and inclusive place. Our focus will be on how various families are created, function and

live out the plan God has for their lives. Each week we will provide an essay, blog, podcast or video to jumpstart our con-

versation and see where it takes us. We will also have a short mini-theme of marriage that will span several weeks. This

year’s Co-Leaders will be Pam Walaski and Maria Engelhardt. They invite you to join us and share your family with the

group. Ideas and suggestions for weekly topics are welcomed. Contact Pam—pam@jcsafety.com or Maria—

missmariasmillinery@hotmail.com.

Sept. 9th—Rally Day—first day of class

►Journey with Scripture Class………………………………...……...……….….…Second Floor Library

Facilitators: Jan Lyle Irvin, M.A. (Biblical Studies) Come and read scripture together. We read the Revised Common Lectionary selections while providing time for

reflection and response. We read together for many reasons: for the sake of God and the Reign of God; to recognize how

we are loved, questioned, commanded and transformed by God; to journey towards a community of vision, imagination,

justice and steadfast love.

Sept. 9th— Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23; Psalm 125; James 2:1-10 (11-13), 14-17; Mark 7:24-37

►Contemporaries Class ……………..…………………………….……………..….…Second Floor Parlor

Facilitators: Joe Kennedy and Mary Alice Lightle The Contemporaries are an intergenerational fellowship of Christians seeking to live faithfully in the 21st Century.

We encourage one another to grow spiritually and carry out ministries of compassion and justice. All are welcome!

Sept. 9th—Set Up For A Blessing—led by Joe Kennedy

Bruce Bickel and Stan Jantz provide a treasure of guidelines for the manner in which we are nurtured toward blessing

through their book, God Is In The Small Stuff. Attention-to-detail in the day-to-day activities of life can place us closer to

God’s presence, even in the midst of chaos! When God prompts us to do the little things, He is never trying to take any-

thing away from us. Our Lord is constantly setting us up for a blessing. Discovering God in the small stuff is the first step

toward trusting Jesus to guide us through the larger spiritual issues that accompany our journey of faith.

►Seekers Class ………………………….…………………….……………………Second Floor – Room 234

Facilitator: Gwen Puza The Seekers wish to grow in religious understanding, insight, faith and practice. Seekers classes create a space for

spiritual, intellectual and experiential exploration. Participants have been interested in theological breadth, interfaith un-

derstanding, psychological and religious development and progressive Christian activism. Together we seek a broad, in-

clusive dialogue, experience and theology. All viewpoints are welcome an encouraged at our classes.

Sept. 9th—PC(USA) Mission Co-Worker Cheona Stock (ELPC member) will be here to share her experiences as a Mis-

sion Co-Worker in Bolivia this past year, as part of for the Joining Hands Bolivian Network. Come and hear about the

activities and efforts of this network. They work to raise awareness and to create campaigns for water rights, a precious

resource so often exploited and contaminated in this region, particularly by mining operations.

►Soul Food Class …………….…………………………………………………Pastor’s Conference Room

Facilitators: Joe Hajdu On Rally Day, Sept. 9th, we will have a welcoming and gathering session (new participants welcome!), and from

September 16 through October 7th we will read and discuss the four selections on prayer and service found on pages 197-

224 of Spiritual Classics (extra copies of the readings will be available). During September we will also decide what book

we will be using beginning October 21 (there will be a combined adult class on October 14th).

►Spanish Class ………………..……………………………………………………………….……Room 217

Facilitators: Joaquin Anabe Lopez Sept. 11th—El estudio bíblico en español continuará este año.

The Spanish Bible Study will continue this year. Topic: A Panorama of the Bible.

CHURCH PICNIC

Sunday, Sept. 16th

Presbyterian

Women—Bible Study

(Bible Study, 1st Tuesday of the

Month, Sept.—May)

Join us at 10 AM in the sec-

ond floor parlor on the first

Tuesday of each month, be-

ginning September 4th. Devotions and shar-

ing joys and concerns precede bible study.

Our Bible Study will be on Dispatches to

God’s Household: The General Epistles.

The General Epistles were meant to inspire

and comfort the faithful in first century Asia

Minor, and they continue to speak to us today

as we seek to live in community as disciples of

Christ. We conclude our study with a potluck

lunch.

PW Upcoming Events: Saturday, September 29, Fall Retreat at ELPC.

The Christian Education Committee

would like to invite everyone to our an-

nual church picnic which will be held on

September 16th immediately following the 11 AM worship

service. Food will be served in the Social Hall, and seating

will be available both in our Social Hall and in our ELPC

Courtyard. The Christian Education Ministry Team will pro-

vide fried chicken, hot dogs, dessert, and beverage. Everyone

is asked to bring a cold side dish or salad to share, which can

be dropped off at the Guard’s Desk prior to worship. Games

will be organized for children in our ELPC gym and bowling

alley. Please join us for an afternoon of food, fellowship and

fun!

club one sixteen

An evening of fellowship, study and wor-

ship for people of all ages. There will be

homework help, open gym, educational

workshops, dinner, and Bible Study each

week. We will be exploring the theme to-

gether “Testimonies.”

ELPC’s Wednesday night youth group,

for youth in Grades 1-12.

BEGINS ON SEPTEMBER 19TH. Schedule

3:30-4:15 ……Open Gym/Homework Help

4:15-4:30 ...….Gathering Celebration

4:30-5:30 ……Ballroom Dancing (Hope Academy Class)

or Bowling & Board Games

5:30-6:00…….Dinner

6:00-7:00…….Bible Study

Club one sixteen Bible Study: Fall’s theme is Testimonies. As we

read the faith stories of Biblical figures, we will see how God was at

work in their lives years ago. Then we’ll take a look at how God is at

work among us, hearing the testimonies of special guests, and stopping

to see how God is shaping our lives.

Club one sixteen Dinner: Contact Wil Forrest at 412-260-2554 if you

would like to sponsor dinner for Club one sixteen.

Ministry Team includes: The Rev. Brian Diebold, Wil Forrest, Jill

Zintsmaster, Lauren Millikan,

The Rev. Heather Schoenewolf, Anthony Williams. If you are inter-

ested in volunteering for club one sixteen, please contact Will Forrest at

412-260-2554 or at wil@coh.net. For more information see our web-

site: www.CathedralOfHope.org

BIBLE 116 -- Adult Bible study

(Beginning on Oct. 3rd)

Please join Pastor Randy and Pastor Heather for a

Bible Study on selected Wednesdays from 6-7 pm

in the Second Floor Parlor. Join us for supper and

be a part of the conversation as we explore the

scriptural text that will be central to the Worship

service the following week. We will gather at 5:45

pm and begin our discussion at 6 pm.

October’s Schedule: October 3 October 17

October 10 October 24

Page 6

Six Living

Generations of

Presbyterians.

Seated on floor:

Josh and David Bellin

Seated on chairs:

Roy Hiller and

Justin Johnson

Standing in back: Cornelius Frantz,

Derek Harrigan, Penn Hackney

Photo taken by Contemporaries Class session.

FALL WORSHIP SCHEDULE

Beginning Sept. 9th

Sunday Services

8:00 am Good Samaritan Worship

8:45 am Journey Worship

11:00 am Sanctuary Worship

Wednesdays at 7 pm Taizé Prayer Service

East Liberty Presbyterian Church The Cathedral of Hope

116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 412-441-3800 www.CathedralOfHope.org

With a swift turn of a calendar

page (or a simple touch on your

smart phone), a new season is

upon us. As September ap-

proaches we look forward to

both new beginnings and the

return to a familiar routine—

perhaps with some the same sort

of anticipation as we have felt

on the first day of a new year in school.

On September 9th we celebrate Rally Day once

again—and church school classes and our regular wor-

ship schedule resume for the fall. With thanksgiving,

most of our Church School teachers will be returning

to their ministry, as we give thanks for new faces join-

ing our Christian Education leadership (see page 3).

Pastor Randy and his family continue their Sabbatical

through the middle of October, and so even as familiar

clergy lead us in worship, we likewise welcome the

leadership of friends from our Sister Church in Malawi

(September 16) and Rabbi Aaron Bisno (September

30) to our 11 AM Worship.

With the old and new weaving together, we form a

strong chord of fellowship, education and praise this

fall.

This “Special Edition” of the Reaching Out will high-

light September’s upcoming events, so that you can

plan ahead and join in the excitement. Read about

Rally Day events, Church School offerings, our Church

Picnic, and new Christian Education and Youth Minis-

try staff. Refresh yourself on our Child Safety Policies

and learn how you can schedule childcare for your spe-

cial event...And then prayerfully consider participating

in these offerings so that you might be renewed, re-

freshed, and reinvigorated this fall through the renew-

ing of your mind and the nurturing of your spirit—and

through our fellowship together.

Church Picnic—Sunday, September 16

(see details on last page)

Rally Day—September 9th

SCHEDULE

Breakfast: 9:30 AM

A light, continental breakfast sponsored by the

Christian Education Ministry Team

in the Second Floor Hallway.

Church School Classes: 9:45 AM

(Full description & location of all the classes for all

ages can be found on pages 2 & 5)

Bible Presentation

Join us at the 11 AM worship service on

September 9th where we will present

Bibles to our 4th and 5th graders and

commission all who will serve God and

our community as Church School

Teachers.

Issue 2012