Good morning brothers, sisters, and friends of FPCE,
We woke up to a quiet, cold dawn. Now the sun is sending its bright beams to pierce the cold with a bit of warmth. Somehow being cold and in the half-light is appropriate to Advent. Light beams breaking through the darkness is a sign of the bright day ahead. Even the weather is announcing the season. God has made a promise to the world: “Behold, a new heaven and a new earth!” As the drama of salvation ever so slowly unfolds, God is preparing the party of all parties - with reckless joy - a great banquet. Everyone invited. We are like the bridesmaids (Matthew 25: 1-14) waiting in the half-light and frost, just outside the entrance to God’s kingdom come. Our task – keep on waiting. As we do, let’s worship the God who is coming to us. Never as expected, but coming nevertheless. Forever Emmanuel. Forever to be with us. Advent Sunday number two is upon us. You are invited, along with friends and family, to gather as friends do; to worship, to sing, and to pray. See you at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday. (9:45 a.m.adult Sunday School.) Grace and peace be with you, Pastor Michael Good morning people,
An opportunity to begin again. “Breathe in…breathe out…breathe in…breathe out…” Advent. The beginning of the Christian calendar year. Four weeks to prepare ourselves – again - for the birth of God Incarnate, God-in-the-flesh, Jesus. Advent is an invitation to “breathe in”, as if for the first time, the deep love God has for you…for all us…for the world. Advent is an invitation to breathe out the hurt, frustration, alienation, isolation, pain that is inevitably accumulated throughout the year. “Breathe in…breathe out…” Advent opens us to the One who will fill us with grace and peace. Join us this Sunday morning, the peaceful loveliness of a Taize style worship will lead us into the celebration of the Lord’s Supper. See you Sunday, Pastor Michael PS – The adult Sunday School class, a friendly and insightful group of people. invites you to join them at 9:45 in the lounge. We are discussing a book entitled “God Unbound.” FPCE – in community with the 2nd graders from Shady Side Academy and community food pantries! Over 2300 food items were delivered by the children which will be distributed to community churches and service organizations. The children in our FROGS program sorted through the food items a day after delivery. FPCE – The Community Church – engaged in meaningful and joyful ministry! A Holiday Pops Extravaganza!
Featuring the Renaissance City Choir! BUY TICKETS Featuring Daniel Pinkham Christmas Cantata Richman Hannukah Festival Overture David Willcocks Eight Carols for Brass and Chorus Holst St. Paul’s Suite Adam O Holy Night, soloist, Robert Frankenberry, tenor Goeller Coventry Carol Bernstein A Simple Song, soloist, Robert Frankenberry, tenor Wendel Christmas a la Valse Pugh A Charlie Brown Christmas Garcia The Wexford Carol, soloist, Robert Frankenberry, tenor Ellington/Strayhorn The Nutcracker Suite Richman Christmas Sing-Along Anderson Sleigh Ride ![]() Join us after worship on Sunday, November 26 as we prepare the sanctuary, Lounge, and transept entrance for the Advent and Christmas seasons at our annual "hanging of the greens." It's an all-hands-on-deck activity to hang garland, banners, and lights, set up the nativity and Christmas tree, and bring out the aisle candelabras. Many hands make light work - please join us! On Oct. 8, the Pittsburgh East community will celebrate its 40th year of walking to end hunger one step at a time. The oldest walk in the country, is sponsored by Church World Service (www.churchworldservice.org). 25% of what we raise is returned as grants to East End Common Ministries and Wilkinsburg Community Ministry. Youth and adults from this congregation will gather at the South Avenue United Methodist Church at 1:00 to gather in preparation for the 10K loop through Squirrel Hill and back. The walk distance is 6.2 miles. Walking time is approximately 2.5 hours.
You can participate by either walking or sponsoring a walker. You can also go to their website: http://www.crophungerwalk.org/pittsburgheastpa to electronically send money or sponsor a walker. Watch for upcoming bulletin inserts, emails and/or announcements. Situation
Harvey made landfall late Friday and early Saturday am as a category 4 hurricane, and though downgraded now to tropical storm status, remains dangerous as it continues to churn inland into Texas. Damage in and near Rockport and Port Lavaca, where the storm made landfall, was catastrophic. There is one reported death and massive damage reported, and the flood event is continuing as the storm is dumping heavy rains in South Texas. The storm is forecast to continue to produce heavy rains, with serious flooding into the middle of the week. Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) Response PDA continues to be in touch with presbytery leadership in New Covenant, Mission, and South Louisiana Presbyteries. National Response Teams are being deployed into the affected regions when it is safe to do so. Read a prayer for those in the midst of Harvey here. ![]() HOLLINGSWORTH, FRANCES ELAINE Frances died Tuesday, June 27, 2017, of Wilkins Township and formerly of Edgewood. The only child of William and Frances (Atkins) Duffy, she was born in Lancaster, PA, on August 7, 1924. Educated in the public schools of Ridgewood, NJ, she graduated from Elizabethtown, PA, High School. She attended the University of Pennsylvania and Jefferson School of Nursing in Philadelphia. In 1944, she married Gerald Hollingsworth who at the time was a student at Jefferson School of Medicine. Following World War II she and her husband lived in Princeton, NJ while he attended Princeton Theological Seminary. As a Presbyterian pastor's wife, Frances was a loyal helpmate to her husband in each of the parishes he served, including congregations in Edgeworth, Waynesburg, and Edgewood. Doctor Hollingsworth was Senior Pastor of the Edgewood Church for 30 years. Frances served as a Sunday School teacher, Cradle Roll superintendent, as well as chaired women's groups and various fundraising projects for mission works. For some time she served as a volunteer receptionist for the Intensive Care Unit of Presbyterian Hospital. She is survived by her husband of more than 72 years; her son, David (Margaret), of Greenville, SC; her daughter, Carol (Joseph) McKenna, of Wilkins; there are also five grandchildren, Jonathan Hollingsworth, of New York City, James (Katie) Maloney, of Florence, SC, Gerald P. (Ambray) Maloney, of Chocowinity, NC, David (Alysa) Maloney, of Colorado Springs, CO, and Caitlin Maloney, of Ocean Side, CA; there are also eight great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2017, at 11 a.m. in the First Presbyterian Church of Edgewood. There is no visitation. Arrangements by the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette from July 2 to July 9, 2017 CANCELED - Due to low enrollment, the Camp SOS 2017 staff decided to run the program for the first day only, providing those who attended with a meaningful day. The small group of campers enjoyed a day of games, volunteering at the C. C. Mellor Memorial Library, snacks, lunch, and a dramatic activity about helping others.
We hope to have a larger turnout so that the full program can be run in 2018. Thank you to the volunteers who gave of their time to plan and run the abbreviated program! Here are some photos of the day: Community Dinners
July 5, August 2, Sept. 6 6-8PM, Side Lawn We’ll be grilling hot dogs and hamburgers and will appreciate any side dishes and dessert donations. Watch for bulletin inserts for the donations as well as volunteer times for set-up and break-down. Please join us to have fun with our church family and the community. Women’s Summer Picnic Saturday, June 17, 1-4PM at Florence Pickels’ house, 342 Ridge Ave., Forest Hills Please RSVP by June 14 to Church Office at 412-241-4613 or Sallie Monk at 412-371-4344 Side dishes/desserts are appreciated. Welcome one and all! Community Day in Edgewood Saturday, August 26, 12 Noon to ? It’s that time of year again when FPCE is looking for volunteers to help run booth/booths for Edgewood’s Community Day, August 26. In the past, we have sponsored 2 game booths (duck pond and miniature golf), where 2 people per booth “man” the booths for an hour. Usually the booth/booths are located by the field house, we bring down church brochures to spread the news about FPCE, interact with the children/parents, etc. We are looking for 2 people per hour, per booth. Look for upcoming bulletin inserts/blurbs for sign-ups or call the Church Office at 412-241-4613 if interested. |
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