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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
Mission Retreat
Upcoming Deadlines
Daylight Saving Time
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This Week at Shadyside Presbyterian Church
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
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Lenten Vespers: Wednesday, March 7
The Reverend James W. Tinnemeyer, Jr.
I Believe ... : The Descent and Ascent of Grace
(Ephesians 4:7-10)
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 the Shadyside Strings and baritone soloist Brian Doherty. Childcare is available. Read more.
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 Third Sunday in Lent, March 11
The Reverend Dr. M. Craig Barnes The Call to Prayer: The Wings of Refuge (Psalm 56:1-13; 57:1) - 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.
Choral Music: "Like as a Father," by Luigi Cherubini, and "From the End of the Earth," by Alan Hovhaness. Organ Music by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Louis Vierne, and Healey Willan. - 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., March 7, at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Reverend James W. Tinnemeyer, Jr., preaching. See above.
- "Meet Your Neighbor" Gatherings: Beginning Thurs., March 8, and continuing throughout the month. Read more.
- Women's Morning Bible Study: Thurs., March 8, at 11:00 a.m. in the Craig Room. Read more.
- Evening Prayer Group: Thurs., March 8, at 7:00 p.m. Details.
- Women's Book Study: Sat., March 10, at 10:00 a.m. at the home of Virginia Farnsworth. Read more.
- Food Collection for EECM Food Pantry: Bags distributed Sun., March 11; donations received Sun., March 18. Details.
- Shadyside Presbyterian Youth Sundays: Sun., March 11, at
12:30 p.m. in the Youth Room. Read more. - Music in a Great Space: Sun., March 11, at 4:00 p.m., with reception following. See below or read more.
- Young Adult/Grad. Student Gatherings: Sun., March 11, at
7:00 p.m. in the Hulme Room. Read more. - Morning Prayer Group: Tues., March 13, at 10:00 a.m. Details.
- Bethlehem Haven Dinner: Volunteer to serve dinner on
Tues., March 13, at 6:00 p.m. at 905 Watson St. Read more. - Midweek Fellowship Luncheon: Wed., March 14, noon to 1:15 p.m. in the Hulme Room with LaNita Butler, Seminary Intern, speaking. Please RSVP by Mon., March 12. Read more (including menu details and future luncheon dates).
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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. Also featured will be soprano Kathryn Copeland (Flor Peeters' Speculum Vitae) and baritone Brian Doherty (Vincent Persichetti's Chorale Drop, Drop Slow Tears). For ticket information, visit our website, or contact the church office by email. |
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Mission Retreat
Are you interested in Missions, but not sure how to get involved? Please consider attending the Mission Action Communities' annual mission retreat, which occurs on Sat., March 24, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Come to hear Shadyside's mission highlights from 2011 and learn how you can join our efforts. Register by contacting the church office or emailing Alexis Fox.
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Don't Miss These Deadlines
Registration deadline for Mexico City Mission Trip: Sun., March 11
Read more about the trip (May 19-26); contact Rev. Leach to register.
Representative Nominating deadline: Sun., March 11
Read more about the nominating process and access forms.
Easter lily order form deadline: Sun., March 18
Order forms are available in the narthex and from the church office.
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Spring Ahead
Daylight Saving Time begins at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 11. Please remember to set your clocks ahead one hour so that you won't miss any of our Sunday morning activities.
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