Church briefs
April 19, 2002 Announcements:
THE REV. JOSEPH SREDZINSKI, pastor of St. Hubert Roman Catholic Church in Point Marion, has been elected to the Polish American Priests Association Board of Directors at its 13th annual convention recently held in Milwaukee, Wis. P.A.P.A. was founded in San Antonio, Tex., by Bishop John Yanta and includes over 3,570 members serving the Polish-American communities as priests.
Today through next week:
ABUNDANT LIFE CHURCH, located at South Union Fire Hall near the corner of Lebanon Avenue and South Mount Vernon Avenue, Uniontown, announces Barbara Hays will present special music at Sunday’s 10:45 a.m. worship service. Pastor Nicholas Cook will deliver the sermon.
ALLISON CHRISTIAN CHURCH will offer Kids Night Out today from 6:30 to 8 p.m. with fun, food and fellowship. The outreach ministry will have a penny sale on Sunday before the 9 a.m. church service. The children will collect loose change and wrapped pennies. The outreach ministry is also collecting Bibles and Bible-related materials to be sent to “Hands for Christ.’ New and gently used Bibles will be collected.
ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH, Edenborn, will celebrate its 87th church anniversary on Sunday. Guest speaker for the 3:30 p.m. program will be the Rev. Leonard Kirby, pastor of City Chapel Church from Uniontown. His chorus and congregation will accompany him. Dinner will be served from 1 to 3 p.m. Florence Overton is chairwoman. The Rev. Solomon Dotson is host pastor.
ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Beeson Avenue and Dunbar Street in Uniontown, announces on Sunday at the 9 a.m. casual worship service, the Rev. James Fogg will lead hymns and praise choruses, accompanied by Jim Hutchinson. The 11 a.m. traditional blended worship service will include the Asbury Chancel Choir, directed by William Dreucci, with the additional of several praise and commitment choruses and songs led by the praise team of Becky Johnson and Barb and Paul Cramer and the Passing of Peace. The children’s choir, directed by Marsha Brady, will sing. The sacrament of baptism will be administered to Leo Joseph Petrucci, son of Joe and Meghan Petrucci. Loving Nursery Care is available for infants and children under 4. Children’s Church is available for all children age 4 and older. Rev. Fogg will deliver the message “World Changers’ at both services.
Youth Fellowship, for youths in grades six through 12, will meet at the church at 6:30 p.m. instead of 7 p.m. to clean the church cemetery and conclude at 8:30 p.m.
BROWNSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHARGE announces the Betty Reicks Concert will be at West Bend Church at 6 p.m. on April 28. Meanwhile, this Sunday, the Rev. Paul E. Wilson Sr. will speak on “Take It Easy’ at 8:30 a.m. worship at West Bend, 10 a.m. at South Brownsville and 11 a.m. at Brownsville First. For more information on any of the Brownsville Charge churches, call the charge office at 724-785-8704.
CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, located at Clark Street and Collins Avenue, Uniontown, announces covenant relationship missionaries Bruce and Kathy Griffith will be guest speakers at Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. worship service. The chancel choir will sing. A special luncheon in the Griffiths’ honor will follow worship. A fully staffed Babyland and nursery are available.
CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF UNIONTOWN, 23 S. Gallatin Ave., reports there will be recognition of a new member and a children’s sermon during Sunday’s 10:30 a.m. worship service. Ashley Neil will present special music. The Rev. Art Mace, interim minister, will deliver the sermon “Do You Want To Get Well?’ For more information, phone 724-438-6821.COVE RUN FREE METHODIST CHURCH, located at 345 Yauger Hollow Road, Lemont Furnace, continues its revival with the Rev. Kenneth Martin today and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday with a combined service at 9:30 a.m. and an evening service at 6. Rev. Martin is pastor of New Vision Fellowship, formerly known as Forestville Free Methodist Church in Forestville, Md. The Rev. Roger Yeager is pastor. For more information, phone 724-439-4439.
DUNLAP’S CREEK CHURCH, 502 Twin Hills Road, Merrittstown, also known as the Old Stone Church, welcomes Jean McBride to Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service.
FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 690 Morgantown Road, Uniontown, welcomes special guest Ray Comfort to preach the message “The God of America’ at Sunday’s 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. services. Comfort has written more than 35 books. His videos were seen by more than 30,000 pastors in 1992. Christian leaders such as Josh McDowell, Dr. James Kennedy, Franklin Graham, Bill Gothard and David Wilkerson have commended him. The Valley Forge Christian College Youth Band, Salvage, will lead worship for both services.
Dick Gruber from Valley Forge Christian College will present Sam Super Sleuth with puppets and music in Children’s Church during both morning services.
At the 6 p.m. service, Chilly Chilton, teacher in the Youth Ministries Department at Valley Forge Christian College, presents an illustrated sermon entitled “The Chair.’
Refreshments will be served to the public from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m., prior to the evening service.
A fully staffed nursery is available during all services. Transportation can be arranged by contacting the Rev. Jason Lamar at 724-437-8101.FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), OF BROWNSVILLE, 512 Second St., announces the Rev. J.W. Hormell will lead Sunday’s 10:45 a.m. service, a children’s moment and an elder-led Communion service is observed each Sunday. Bible study is Tuesday at 6 p.m., followed by choir practice at 7 p.m. The Rev. J.W. Hormell is pastor. For additional information, phone 724-785-2488.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), OF REPUBLIC, announces the children’s bell choir will present special music and the chancel choir will sing at Sunday’s 10:55 a.m. worship service. The Rev. Rebecca Hickok will deliver the message. Nick Eadie is acolyte. A supervised nursery and second hour are held in conjunction with the service under the direction of Rita Ballone.
The C.Y.F. meets Sunday at 4 p.m., followed by the contemporary worship service at 7 p.m. in the Miriam Anthony Fellowship Hall. The contemporary worship ministry meets Monday at 7:30 p.m. The senior fellowship ministry meets at 11 a.m. Thursday, followed by chancel choir practice at 7 p.m. The CWF Cluster meeting begins Friday in Harrisburg and concludes on Saturday. For more information, phone the church at 724-246-9387.For more information about First Presbyterian, phone the church at 724-938-7676.HOPEWELL UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 400 Hopewell Road, Brownsville, celebrates youth people in the church and Earth Day, which is April 22 at 11 a.m. worship Sunday. The Rev. Gail E. Mason’s sermon is “A Brand New World.’ A special time for children will be held. Guest organist is Janet Adamovich.
HOPWOOD FREE METHODIST CHURCH, 114 Hopwood-Coolspring Road, just off Route 40 in Hopwood, announces the Rev. Bill Moull will present the third message of a special series called “Voices From the Crowd’ at Sunday’s 10:45 a.m. worship service. The message of encouragement and hope is entitled “Nehemiah – Big Problems Can Be Solved.’
The church will host a special spring revival April 28 to May 1. National speaker Bay Forrest with Kingdom Building Ministries of Colorado will be evangelist. Forrest is a 6-foot 10-inch former NBA power forward for the Phoenix Suns. He will speak at 10:45 a.m. worship on Sunday and at 6:30 p.m. each evening.
JACOB’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, located off Routes 21 and 166 (follow signs from the Marathon service station), Masontown, celebrates Holy Communion at Sunday’s 9 a.m. worship service. A full liturgical service is included. The church telephone number is 724-583-9040 and the e-mail address is jacob98@lcsys.net.MOUNT ARARAT BAPTIST CHURCH, Cardale, announces Mount Ararat Usher Minister will celebrate its annual Usher Day on Sunday at 4 p.m. Bishop Leonard Tucker of New Beginnings Full Gospel Church in Uniontown will be guest speaker, accompanied by his choir and congregation. Theme is “I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord.’ Dinner is served from 1 to 3:30 p.m. The Rev. Richard Calloway is pastor. Eugene Grooms is president.MOUNT MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH, 30 Church St., Smithfield, announces the Mount Moriah Choir will present a spring concert at the New Geneva Baptist Church on Sunday at 6 p.m.
MOUNT OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH, 51 Stewart Ave., Uniontown, announces the K.M.S. Memorial Choir will celebrate its annual day in concert on Sunday, April 28, at 5 p.m. Special guests will be Spirit and Truth II, and Kevin Saunders, a member of Solid Rock Mime Ministry, both of Uniontown. Master of ceremonies will be Deacon Doug Wright of City Chapel in Uniontown. Natalie D. Winfrey is director. The Rev. Vincent L. Winfrey Sr. is pastor.
NEW BEGINNING FULL GOSPEL CHURCH OF UNIONTOWN, 93 Jefferson St., will have a special service at 11 a.m. Sunday, April 28, to honor Elder Dave A. Mitchell. Dinner will follow Bishop Leonard A. Tucker is pastor.
NEW GENEVA BAPTIST CHURCH, Front Street, announces Marcellus Evans will bring special music to Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. service. The Rev. Robert J. Robinson will deliver the message “Why Don’t People Go to Church?’ The Mount Moriah Baptist Choir will present a spring concert on Sunday at 6 p.m. under the direction of Bob Robinson Jr. Refreshments will follow.
PLEASANT VIEW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located two miles west of Smock at the intersection of the Pleasant View and Royal roads, announces the adult vocal choir, directed by Elaine Thomas, will provide special music at Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service. The Rev. Keith Conover will preach “Good Old Whatshisname.’ Tyler Randolph and Samantha Lenhart will be acolytes. Mark and Valerie Randolph will be greeters. From 10:40 to 10:55 a.m., the board of trustees will host a fellowship coffee hour for all of PVPC’s members and friends in the Christian education wing. A supervised nursery for preschool children is provided during worship.
On Monday at 7 p.m., Pleasant View’s Elizabeth/Frances Circle of Presbyterian Women will meet in the Mothers’ Room of the church. Lee Ann Conover will present the lesson, “Swapping Places,’ based on the book of Esther. This event is open to all women of the church.
The board of trustees has announces plans for the church’s annual spring-cleaning. Volunteers are needed to help on Thursday, April 25, at 6:30 p.m., Friday, April 26, at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 27, at 8 a.m. Bring buckets, sponges and cleaning rags.
Pleasant View’s Church Family Committee has announced its second annual tailgate party will be held on Sunday, May 5, immediately following worship, in the church’s pavilion. The event will raise money for the PVPC Medical Aid Fund, which is administered by the Session and exists for the purpose of helping members and friends who unexpectedly find themselves facing extraordinary medical expenses not covered by insurance. The party will be like tailgating in the lot just outside PNC Park before a Pirates’ game, complete with hot dogs, chips and cold drinks. At 12:45 p.m., professional actor Gregory Gibson Kenney will present his first-person portrayal of Pirates great Willie Stargell in uniform. For ticket information, phone the church at 724-677-2149.
PVPC Youth Fellowship Group will go cosmic blowing on Sunday May 5, with youths from New Salem and Trinity (Uniontown) Presbyterian Churches. In addition, final plans have been made for the youth concert and rally on Saturday, May 11, from 5 to 8 p.m. at PVPC’s pavilion that will feature the Christian rock band Three Thirty Three. Youths from District II of the Redstone Presbytery are invited to attend. For ticket information and reservations, phone 724-677-2149.
POINT MARION UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 502 Morgantown St., will present a seminar on wills, trusts and estate planning’ on April 28 at 1 p.m. Topics include: guardianship of minor children, federal and state tax rules, the value of a will and how to have one prepared as well as a discussion on the use of trusts. The seminar will be under the leadership of Joseph Reasinger of the United Methodist Foundation and will include ample time for individual questions. There is no charge.
ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF PITTSBURGH announces that Megan Young of St. Ann Parish in the Greene Deanery is a recipient of the 2002 Eagle of the Cross Award. This is a national award given annually to high school juniors or seniors from each of the diocese’s 16 deaneries and 11 Catholic high schools who have shown exemplary leadership skills, service, spirituality and involvement in their youth ministry programs, parishes and/or schools. Their pastors, youth ministers, catechetical administrators and principals nominated the winners.
ROSCOE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 300 Main St., announces the Rev. Dr. John Rankin continues his sermon series “Rites of Passage’ at Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service with “Sensing Sarah.’ The chancel choir will sing, directed by Mary Catherine Schmidt and accompanied by organist Tina Hixenbaugh. The weekly choir practice will follow the service in the sanctuary.
“Stuff: How Much Can I Have? How Much Staff Can I Keep Without Losing My Soul?’ is the focus of the fourth in the 7 p.m. Wednesday video/discussion series “Thinking Out of the Box.’ The video is led by evangelist and professor Dr. Tony Campolo, followed by discussion, led by Dr. Rankin.ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 71 N. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, worships at 10:45 a.m. Sunday when the Rev. Paul N. Frank Jr. delivers the message “Does God Know My Name?’ For more information call 724-437-9000 or e-mail at begin splcu@dp.net splcu@dp.net end
or visit the Web site at www.stpaulselcauniontown.org.
ST. PETER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 60 Morgantown St., Uniontown, announces the Holy Eucharist will be celebrated on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Chalice bearers and lectors will be Dave Hoover, Robert Springer and Lisa Johnson. The men’s breakfast will be held on Saturday at 8 a.m. at the parish house and the ladies’ breakfast will be held concurrently at Eat ‘n Park. Also on Saturday, the women’s Bible study is scheduled at 10 a.m. and the Altar Guild meeting at 10:30 a.m. at the parish house. The Rev. Thomas R. Finnie is rector. For further information, phone 724-438-7731.
ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF AMERICA, 121 Walnut Hill Road, Uniontown, will celebrate the sacrament of Holy Communion at Sunday’s 10:30 a.m. worship. Kids’ Time with God, a program for children age 10 and under, will be held in Noah’s Room during worship. The affirmation of baptism class will also be held at 9 a.m.
The Rev. Bernard W. Carl is pastor. For more information, phone 724-439-5884 or 724-439-4730 or e-mail the pastor at theveryreverand@hotmail.com.THIRD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 425 Union St., (at Craig Meadows) Uniontown, announces “People Don’t Really Like God’ is the title of the Rev. Jim Tweardy’s message at both Sunday’s 8:30 and 11 a.m. worship services as he continues his sermon series from the book of Romans. The children’s choir will sing during the latter service.
The young adult fellowship gathering continues Sunday at 6 p.m. at Erick Fitzgerald’s home. Contact him at 724-438-2543 or 724-437-2445 for complete details. A new junior high Bible study begins Sunday at the church at 7 p.m. Contact youth director David Buckingham at 724-438-6877 with any questions. The church is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive on Tuesday in fellowship hall from noon to 6 p.m. The Rev. Bill Rodahaver’s Bible study on the book of Revelation is scheduled to conclude Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at the church.
TRAVEL WITH JESUS, Union Station Building in Brownsville, meets today from 8 to 11 p.m. for Bible sharing – gifts and fruit of spirit; Holy Communion and prayer for revival of Brownsville. There is Bible sharing Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Travel With Jesus offers food, clothing and prayer Monday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m. For more information, call Brother Rich Wilson at 724-434-1149.
TRUTH ASSEMBLY CHAPEL BUILDING FUND will receive the proceeds from a gospel music benefit on Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. at the Blacksville Town Hall, featuring Jake and friends, Trinity, The Stuff Family, Ambassadors for Christ and Bob and Sandy White. Donation of $2 is requested. Kitchen will be open.
UNIONTOWN CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 20 Robinson St., announces the chancel choir will provide special music at Sunday’s 10:30 a.m. worship hour. The Rev. Dr. Neil Hoppe will bring the message “Into All the Worlds.’ Children’s church is available. Valet parking and personal ear monitors are offered. The church is open for prayer and praise at 8:30 a.m. For more information, phone the office at 724-438-8372.UNITED BAPTIST CHURCH OF NEW SALEM will host a three-day spiritual revival and healing service April 24-26 at 7:30 p.m. Anointed evangelists who will appear include: April 24, the Rev. Leonard Kirby from City Chapel Church in Uniontown with inspirational music provided by soloist the Rev. James C. Cherry; April 25, the Rev. James C. Cherry from Canaan Baptist Church of Hiller and inspirational music provided by City Chapel Choir; and April 26, Bishop Thelma J. Mitchell from Free Holiness Church of Deliverance in Clariton, Pa., accompanied by the praise and worship team from Free Holiness Church. The Rev. Mary L. Baker is pastor.WESTON CHURCH OF GOD, 124 E. Fourth St., Weston, will host a youth revival today and Saturday at 7 p.m. Today, Mike Stottlemyer is speaker and Shaffer Family is singer. Saturday, Brian Tannous is speaker and Heir Force 1 and Heir Force Too is the drama team. Refreshments are served nightly. For more information, phone 269-2947 or 745-3180.