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In This Issue
Lenten Vespers:
I Believe ...
Sundays in Lent:
The Call to Prayer
Upcoming Opportunities
Music in a Great Space
Evening Prayer Group
Run for Haiti
Meet Your Neighbor Gatherings
New Church Mouse
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This Week at Shadyside Presbyterian Church
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
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Lenten Vespers: Wednesday, February 29
The Reverend James W. Tinnemeyer, Jr.
I Believe ... : What God Has Conceived (Philippians 2:5-11)
Our series of homilies exploring the major themes of the Apostles' Creed continues. Join us at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary for a candlelight communion service that includes special music offered by tenor soloist Joseph E. Gaines and Chatham Baroque. Childcare is available. Read more.
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 Second Sunday in Lent, March 4
The Reverend James W. Tinnemeyer, Jr. The Call to Prayer: At the Fork in the Road (Psalm 25:4-15) - Christian Education for All Ages at 9:45 a.m. (Details)
Adult Education: Pastor-led Bible Study of Acts in the Hulme Room;
Faith-centered Parenting in the Chapel. - Worship at 11:00 a.m., with Communion
Choral Music: "Beati Quorum Via," by Charles Villiers Stanford, and "Teach Me, O Lord," by Thomas Attwood.
Organ Music by Johann Sebastian Bach, Georg Böhm, and Johann Krebs. - Fellowship Hour at noon in the Sharp Atrium
Artwork: Detail of Praying at Gethsemane, © He Qi; used by permission. To see more, visit www.heqigallery.com. |
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Upcoming Opportunities
- Living Stones Pilgrimage: Feb. 28 through March 9, please pray for those traveling to Israel/Palestine. Details.
- Lenten Vespers: Wed., Feb. 29, at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Reverend James W. Tinnemeyer, Jr., preaching. See above.
- Evening Prayer Group: Thurs., March 1, at 7:00 p.m. Details.
- Workday in Garfield: Sat., March 3, from 9:00 a.m. to noon.
No experience necessary to volunteer. Read more. - Shadyside Presbyterian Youth Sundays: Sun., March 4, at
12:30 p.m. in the Youth Room. Read more. - Young Adult/Grad. Student Gatherings: Sun., March 4, at
7:00 p.m. in the Hulme Room. Read more. - Morning Prayer Group: Tues., March 6, at 10:00 a.m. Details.
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Music in a Great Space Presents
Mark A. Anderson, Organist
 On Sun., March 11, at 4:00 p.m., Music in a Great Space presents Director of Music Ministry Mark A. Anderson in his Shadyside organ recital debut, which will include works by Reger, Cook, Buxtehude, and Vierne. For ticket information, visit our website, or contact the church office by email. |
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New Evening Prayer Group Forms
Are you looking for the opportunity to pray for the needs of the church and the community? Come help us mold the new prayer group. It will be an informal group that spends an hour each week praying together, beginning Thurs., March 1. We would love to have you join us on Thursday evenings from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Stamy Conference Room. Contact Connie Coffelt or the church office for more information. Please note that you must use the entrance off the Sharp Atrium (from Westminster Place) to access the building.
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"Run for Haiti" in the Pittsburgh Marathon
"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.
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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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 gatherings so that you may choose the one closest to you. Please sign up in the reservation area of the Sharp Atrium, or contact the church office.
- South Hills, Mt. Washington: Thurs., March 8, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Oakland, Downtown: Fri., March 9, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
- Squirrel Hill: Sat., March 10, 5:30-7:30 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,
4:00-6:00 p.m.
We still hope to identify a host for a potential gathering in Monroeville/Churchill, as well as a second gathering in Squirrel Hill. Please contact the church office if you have interest in providing hospitality in these areas.
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New Issue of The Church Mouse Available
The March issue of The Church Mouse has arrived in mailboxes, but you also can view the Mouse on our website. Click here to access the current issue, or use the quick link in the left sidebar of the Mini-Mouse. The next edition of the Mouse will be published in April.
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