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In This Issue
Upcoming Opportunities
Meet Your Neighbor Gatherings
Representative Nominating
Run for Haiti
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This Week at Shadyside Presbyterian Church
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
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Transfiguration Sunday, February 19
The Reverend Dr. M. Craig Barnes
Torn Between Two Loves (Romans 7:14-25)
- Christian Education for All Ages at 9:45 a.m. (Details)
Adult Education: Pastor-led Bible Study of Acts in the Hulme Room; Miracles of Jesus lecture series, led by Dr. Ron Shafer, in the Craig Room; Faith-centered Parenting in the Chapel. - Worship at 11:00 a.m., with Reception of New Members
Choral Music: "Sicut Cervus," by Giovanni Palestrina, and "Like as the Hart," by Herbert Howells. Organ Music by Harold Darke, David Lasky, and Eric Thiman. - Fellowship Hour at noon in the Sharp Atrium
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Upcoming Opportunities 
- Light Bite Night: Wed., Feb. 15, supper is served before Vespers from 6:00 until 6:45 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Details.
- Midweek Vespers: Wed., Feb. 15, at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel. Reverend James W. Tinnemeyer, Jr., preaching. A brief time of fellowship will follow in the Parlor.
- Session: Wed., Feb. 15, at 7:45 p.m. in the Hulme Room.
- Jubilee Conference: Feb. 17-19, in Downtown Pittsburgh. Read more and contact Rebecca Verley.
- (Global) Family Game Night: Fri., Feb. 17, at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Krissy Moehling. Read more.
- Sunday Adventures in Music: Sun., Feb. 19, at noon. Details.
- Shadyside Presbyterian Youth Sundays: Sun., Feb. 19,
at 12:30 p.m. in the Youth Room. Read more. - Young Adult/Grad. Student Gathering: Sun., Feb. 19,
at 7:00 p.m. in the Hulme Room. Read more. - Church Office Closed: Mon., Feb. 20, in observance of Presidents' Day.
- EECM Men's Shelter Dinner: Volunteer to serve dinner on Mon., Feb. 20, at 7:30 p.m. at 250 N. Highland. Read more.
- Prayer Group: Tues., Feb. 21, at 10:00 a.m. Read more.
- Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner: Tues., Feb. 21, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. All-you-can-eat dinner supports summer mission opportunities for youth. Read more.
- Lenten Vespers Begin: Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Read more.
- Faith & Fitness Bible Study: Wed., Feb. 22, at 7:45 p.m. in the Hulme Room, led by Pittsburgh Theological Seminary graduate and avid runner, Caitlin Rohrer. Read more.
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Meet Your Neighbor Gatherings
During the month of March, the Parish Life Ministry Team is offering opportunities for you to gather with other church members in your area of town. Eight different areas will host potluck hors d'oeuvre gatherings so that you may choose the one closest to your ZIP code. Please sign up in the reservation area of the Sharp Atrium, or contact the church office.
- Oakland, Downtown: Fri., March 9, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
- Squirrel Hill: Sat., March 10, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
- Shadyside, Bloomfield, and Lawrenceville: Sat., March 10, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
- Fox Chapel, Aspinwall, Oakmont: Fri., March 16,
7:00-9:00 p.m. - East Liberty, Point Breeze: Sat., March 17, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
- North Hills, Allison Park, Sewickley: Sun., March 18, 3:00-7:00 p.m.
We are still hoping to identify hosts for potential gatherings in Monroeville/Churchill and the South Hills. Please contact the church office if you have interest in providing hospitality in these areas.
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Representative Nominating Committee
The Representative Nominating Committee has begun working to prepare the slate of church officers for the upcoming year. You are encouraged to suggest the names of people who would be interested in assuming a leadership role with enthusiasm and competence. Read more about the process on the church website, where you also may access nomination forms. Please return forms to the office by Sun., March 11. Thank you!
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Run for Haiti
"Run for Haiti" is registering runners dedicated to running on a marathon relay team on Sunday, May 6, and fundraising for the on-going rebuilding efforts in Haiti. If you are interested, read more here and contact Jeff Schooley, Marathon Task Force chair. Sign up soon to kick off your training with us at the Faith & Fitness Bible study on Wed., Feb. 22, at 7:45 p.m. in the Hulme Room.
Not a runner? There will be plenty of opportunities in May to volunteer to support the runners and the church's mission efforts in Haiti. Learn more here.
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