The Mini-Mouse: An Electronic Publication of Shadyside Presbyterian Church
In This Issue
  
Lenten Vespers:
I Believe ...

Sundays in Lent:
The Call to Prayer

Upcoming Opportunities

Easter Lilies

Mission Retreat

Special Guest

Revised Parking Tip

Quick Links
  

 

 

  
  


  
  
This Week at Shadyside Presbyterian Church 

Wednesday, March 14, 2012
I Believe ... Lenten Vespers 2012
Lenten Vespers: Wednesday, March 14

The Reverend Dr. M. Craig Barnes

I Believe... : Is Judgment Always Bad? (1 Thessalonians 5:1-11)

 

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 music offered by Assistant Organist Michael Painter, the Shadyside Strings, and tenor soloist Adam Loucks. Childcare is available. Read more. 

The Call to Prayer Lent 2012
Fourth Sunday in Lent, March 18

The Reverend Dr. M. Craig Barnes  

The Call to Prayer: How to Wait (Psalm 130)

  • 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: "Jesus, So Lowly," by Harold Friedell, and "I Waited for the Lord," by Felix Mendelssohn, featuring soprano Gail Roup and tenor Joseph Gaines.
    Organ Music by Felix Mendelssohn. 
  • 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.  

Upcoming Opportunities     
  • Midweek Fellowship Luncheon: Wed., March 14, noon to 1:15 p.m. in the Hulme Room with LaNita Butler, Seminary Intern, speaking. Read more. 
  • Lenten Vespers: Wed., March 14, at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Reverend Dr. M. Craig Barnes, preaching. See above.  
  • Evening Prayer Group: Thurs., March 15, at 7:00 p.m. Details.
  • "Meet Your Neighbor" Gatherings: Continuing Fri., March 16, through Sun., March 18. Read more.  
  • (Global) Family Game Night: Fri., March 16, at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Randy Adams and Garret Smith. Read more.  
  • Revolve Tour: Sat., March 17, for junior and senior high girls. Read more. 
  • Food Collection for EECM Food Pantry: Donations received Sun., March 18. Details (including a list of suggested items).   
  • Sunday Adventures in Music: Sun., March 18, at noon. Details. 
  • Shadyside Presbyterian Youth Sundays: Sun., March 18, at
    12:30 p.m. in the Youth Room. Read more.
  • Young Adult/Grad. Student Gatherings: Sun., March 18, at
    7:00 p.m. in the Hulme Room. Read more.
  • EECM Men's Shelter Dinner: Volunteer to serve dinner on Mon., March 19, at 7:30 p.m. at 250 N. Highland. Read more. 
  • Morning Prayer Group: Tues., March 20, at 10:00 a.m. Details. 
  • Light Bite Night: Wed., March 21, supper is served before Vespers from 6:00 until 6:45 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Please RSVP by Mon., March 19. Read more  (including menu details and future Light Bite Night dates).   
Order Easter Lilies      
The Board of Deacons is providing the opportunity to place lilies in the sanctuary during the Easter worship services. Orders may be placed in memory of loved ones at a cost of $8 per lily. Order forms are available in the narthex and from the church office and must be received by Sun., March 18. 
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.
Special Guest      
On Sun., March 25, Reverend Dr. Peter Lim will give a presentation titled Presbyterians and the Church in China. Dr. Lim is the China specialist for the Outreach Foundation and has led Shadyside's three trips to China, including Rev. Leach's trip in October 2011. The presentation takes place in the Hulme Room from 12:15 to 1:00 p.m. 
Fifth Avenue Parking Correction       
Recently, we have been reminding those gathering for worship on Sunday mornings that they may find closer parking on Fifth Avenue. Please note that parking on the inbound side of the block from Wilkins Avenue to Amberson Avenue is not available for parking on Sunday mornings; however, parking is available on the outbound side in that block, as well as both sides of Fifth Avenue from Amberson Avenue into Oakland. We appreciate your helpfulness in utilizing these available parking areas on Sunday mornings.
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Shadyside Presbyterian Church
5121 Westminster Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Phone: 412.682.4300