Church briefs
Vacation Bible schools BROWNFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH will hold Vacation Bible School Aug. 12-16 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The theme will be “Liberty Village.’ Students, age 5 through 12, will travel back in time and stroll through an early American village where faith and freedom are respected and God’s word is honored. The young colonists will hear messages about faith, using stories of Great Americans, historical activities and simple crafts. To register, phone 724-437-1393.
GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH, Grace Lane, Uniontown, announces Vacation Bible School will begin on Monday, Aug. 12 and run each evening from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The theme will be “The Veggie Tales.’ It is for all children from ages 3 years old through the eighth grade. For more information or to register, call the church at 724-437-3401. The Rev. Nick Philiposian is pastor.
ST. JOAN OF ARC ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 3523 National Pike Road, Farmington, will host Vacation Bible School Aug. 12, 13 and 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. for youths age 4 to 11. The theme is “Veggietown Values.’ Phone 724-329-4522 to register.
ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, EVANGELICAL LUTH-ERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA, 121 Walnut Hill Road, Uniontown, will offer Vacation Bible School Aug. 12-16 from 9 a.m. to noon at the church. The theme is “Brave Believers: Extreme Faith Stories.’ For more information, phone 724-439-4730.
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ST. MARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, located on North Mount Vernon Road, Uniontown, will offer Rite of Christian Initiation for Adult classes beginning this fall. At these sessions, people unfamiliar with the Catholic Church will have their questions answered. An insight into what it means to be Catholic will be the focus. There are also classes available for teen-agers and children. Call 724-437-5478 for information.
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ALLISON CHRISTIAN CHURCH announces elders on Sundays Aug. 11 and 18 will be Charlotte Hughes and Will chambers. Diaconates will be Jennie Peton, Bill Hughes, Marge Hatalsky and Michael Breashear. Acolyte will be Mark Pinardi. The Rev. Michael Peton is pastor.
The monthly board meeting will be held Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the church social hall. Rick Marker is chairman.
ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Beeson Avenue and Dunbar Street in Uniontown, announces Sunday’s casual 9 a.m. worship service will feature a report on the 2002 Western Pennsylvania Annual Conference by John Curry and praise choruses led by Dr. Frank Ronco and accompanied by Kevin Milliken. During the 9:45 a.m. Sunday school classes, children’s classes for kindergarten through sixth grade will learn a skit to be presented on Aug. 18 during the Sunday school hour. The traditional 11 a.m. service will feature Curry’s message with Dr. Ronco as liturgist and special music by the signing choir from Green Valley Church of God and Milliken. Loving Nursery Care is available for infants and children under 4. Children’s church is available for all children age 4 and older.
BROWNSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHARGE announces Sunday’s worship is at 8:30 a.m. at West Bend, 10 a.m. at South Brownsville and 11 a.m. at Brownsville First. The message is “Enoch: Walking with God.’ Nominating committees will meet at the following times: Aug. 19 at 7 p.m. at First Church, Aug. 20 at 7 p.m. at West Bend and Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. at South Church. The Rev. Paul E. Wilson Sr. is pastor. For more information about any of the Brownsville charge churches, phone the charge office at 724-785-8704.
CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF UNIONTOWN, 23 S. Gallatin Ave., on Sunday will hear the Rev. Art Mace, interim minister, deliver the message “The God of Laughter.’ David Landi will present the children’s sermon. Nursery and preschool care are available during the service, which can also be seen Sunday at 5 p.m. on cable television channel 21. For more information, phone 724-438-6821.
CHERRY TREE ALLIANCE CHURCH, 640 Cherry Tree Lane, Uniontown, announces on Sunday the church’s praise team will lead the 8:30 a.m. service, while Patricia Miller and Juanita Cramer will be the instrumentalists at the 10:30 a.m. service. In both services, the Rev. Robert Ellenberger, interim senior pastor, will give the message “Some You Win, Some You Lose.’ The church picnic will take place at 12:30 p.m. at Curfew Grange in Flatwoods. Mike Stange will lead devotions at 5 p.m.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH RETREAT will be held Aug. 12-16 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Y.W.B.A. Christian Center, Route 21 and Duck Hollow Road, Uniontown. Donation of $10 advance registration or $15 at the door. This event is for youths ages 3 to 21 and will consist of biblical knowledge, crafts, mime, hip hop dance, singing and more. For Vince or Natalie Winfrey at 724-438-4844 for more information.
CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Uniontown, announces on Sunday the Leland Class of Sunday school is broadcast at 10 a.m. on WMBS Radio. Worship is at 10:45 a.m., when the Rev. Ken Jones will share the message with the Rev. Frank Lewis, chaplain at the Fayette County Prison, who will speak about good things happening among the inmates. The senior choir will sing, directed by organist Carol Atwood.
On Monday, The Barbershoppers will rehearse downstairs at 7:30 p.m. On Tuesday, notified people are invited to joint the pastor in the Koinonia Room at 2 p.m. for a new ministry of intercessory prayer “Partners in Prayer.’ On Thursday, a faith-sharing course will continue at 11 a.m. at Betty Guthrie’s home, 11 Belmeade Terrace, with a continental breakfast. Session 2 is “Faith Sharing: God’s Story is My Story.’ Guthrie and Ken Jones will lead the discussion.
CHURCH OF THE INNER COURT, 526 Connellsville St., Uniontown, a nondenominational church, will hold a special Saturday Night Live service at 6 p.m. on Aug. 10. For more information, phone the Revs. Moe and Janet Moreland at 724-725-7939.
CLARKSVILLE AND MILLSBORO CHURCHES welcomes guest Ford Campbell to lead worship at 9 a.m. at the Pleasant Valley Presbyterian Church, Market Street, Clarksville, and at 10:30 a.m. at the Millsboro Presbyterian Church, Mill Street.
DELIVERANCE TABERNACLE, Thermo Village Road, New Stanton, welcomes LaVerne and Edith Tripp in concert on Tuesday at 7 p.m.
DUNLAP’S CREEK CHURCH, 502 Twin Hills Road, Merrittstown, also known as the Old Stone Church, welcomes Ross Ackinclose as guest minister to Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service.
FAIRCHANCE APOSTOLIC REVIVAL CENTER, located on Route 857, will hold a homecoming sing on Saturday at 2 p.m., which will last all day. There will be special singers such as The Mann Family, The Cleveland Ohio Choir, The Home Church, Shelia and The Chozen Ones. Brother A.C. Mann will be guest speaker. For more information, contact the Rev. E. Victor at 724-564-0211.
FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 690 Morgantown Road, Uniontown, announces the Rev. Don Immel finishes preaching a sermon series entitled “Signs, Wonders and Miracles for Today’ at Sunday’s 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. services. The title for this Sunday is “Healing.’
Summer intern Michael Jordan will speak at the 6 p.m. service. This is Jordan’s last summer before returning to Valley Forge Christian College. Immediately following the service, the congregation will meet in fellowship hall for a pizza farewell.
Childcare is available for morning services. Transportation is available by calling the Rev. Jason Lamar at 724-437-8101. Laverne and Edith Tripp will appear at the church on Wednesday at 7 p.m. The Rev. Richard Greene of God’s Ark of Safety will appear on Sunday, Aug. 18, at 6 p.m.
FAITH FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, Oliver Road, Uniontown, will offer gospel music on Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m., featuring Betty Riecks and Don and Mary Hough. On Sunday, the Rev. Gerald Capan will bring the message “A Great Church is a Regenerate Church’ at 11 a.m. worship. Wednesday is children’s church and the puppet ministry at 6 p.m. On Aug. 18, Steel City will sing at 11 a.m. For more information on church activities, call 724-439-2450 or e-mail the Rev. Gerald Capan at GAC@LCSYS.NET or the Web site at FORMINISTRY.COM/15401-FFC.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF LAMBERTON welcomes the Rev. Edward Merritt of Grafton, W.Va., on Sunday at 11:30 a.m. worship.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MCCLELLANDTOWN is hosting Steel City Witness Gospel Singers on Sunday at 6 p.m.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), OF REPUBLIC, welcomes Chuck Welling as guest soloist during Sunday’s 10:55 a.m. service. Kris Teagarden will lead the singing of favorite hymns and songs that precedes the service. The Rev. Rebecca Hickok will deliver the morning message and Cara DelSignore is acolyte. Greeters are Lee Swift and Jean Gordon. A nursery and second hour are held in conjunction with the service, directed by Rita Ballone. The all-church picnic will be held right after worship in fellowship hall. Participants should bring a covered dish. Meat and beverages will be provided. The C.M.F. dinner meeting will be held at the home of the Rev. Thomas Logston at 6 p.m. Monday. The C.M.F. will attend the tri-county meeting at the Clarksville Christian Church on Thursday. The church-sponsored food bank will open Friday, beginning at 9 a.m. For more information, phone the church at 724-246-9387.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located at Fourth and Liberty streets, California, announces Ken Hall will give he sermon “Milestones’ at Sunday’s 10 a.m. worship service. Hall and his wife, Cindy, will sing a duet and the Vacation Bible School children will sing for the congregation. Nursery care is available. The deacons will host coffee hour. The Daisytown Presbyterian Church will hold its service at 11:45 a.m. For more information about First Presbyterian, phone the church at 724-938-7676.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 114 W. Church St., Fairchance, announces Diane and April Black will provide a vocal due at Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service. Dr. Joey Hickok will give the sermon “Blessed Attitudes.’ Birthdays include Aug. 12, Kim Johnston; Aug. 13, Frank Moody; Aug. 14, Charles Clark; Aug. 15, Mike Rich. Anniversaries are Aug. 8, 1975, Randy and Judy Grimm, Aug. 12, 1994, Dr. Joey and Beckie Hickok; and Aug. 15, 1970, Fred and Barb Keener. Nursery accommodations are available; ask an usher. For more information on First Presbyterian, phone the church office at 724-564-2042 or e-mail at fpcf@charterpa.net.
GIG COFFEE HOUSE, Route 857, south toward Fairchance in the Old Wynn Bargain Store, welcomes Raymond Rhodes and Tammy Gordon, in concert today from 8 to 10 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Snack counter is open. This is part of Good Works, the Life Recovery Center. For more information, phone 724-564-1516.
GOSPEL SING will be held on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 4 to 9 p.m. at Elmer Mosakoe’s, Outcrop, 12 miles south of Uniontown, off Route 119. The open-air gospel sing features Gospel Rays, The Hays Family, Lavona, Don and Mary Hough, Betty Riecks, Free Spirit, Harden Family and Choz’n 1’z. For more information, phone 824-569-0285 or 724-564-5738.
GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH, 2 Grace Lane, Uniontown, announces Renee Triplett will be soloist for the 10:30 a.m. worship service. The Rev. Nick Philiposian will bring the message “God’s Gracious Gifts.’
GREAT BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH, 47 W. Fayette St., Uniontown, announces the Rev. Mike Hall will bring the message at Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service. Calling the church office at 724-437-6161 provides transportation and a nursery.
On Monday, there is a cabinet meeting at 6:45 p.m. and all church boards meet at 7:30 p.m. On Tuesday and Thursday, there will be an open house for Great Bethel Baptist Church Preschool from 1 to 3 p.m. On Wednesday, there is bible study and children’s choir at 6:30 p.m. and adult choir practice at 7:30 p.m.
HOPEWELL UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 400 Hopewell Road, Brownsville, worships Sunday at 11 a.m., when the Rev. Gail E. Mason’s sermon will be “The Eyes of Jesus.’ Guest organist is Janet Adamovich.
MALDEN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP (FULL GOSPEL-NON DENOMINATIONAL), located near West Brownsville on Old Route 40 at Malden, will have special music by M.C.F. Praise and Worship Team at Sunday’ 10:30 a.m. worship service. Bible study is Wednesday at 7 p.m. The Rev. David White is pastor. For more information, phone 724-785-4280.
MCCLELLANDTOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Route 21, Church Hill, announces the Searchers Class is sponsoring its annual corn roast on Saturday at 5 p.m. for members, family and friends. On Sunday, Edward N. Renn, certified lay preacher of Redstone Presbytery and a member of First Presbyterian Church of Jeannette, will lead the 9:30 a.m. worship service.
MOUNT CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, Morgantown Road, Fairchance, will observe its 108th anniversary on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Preacher will be the Rev. Luther Perry, pastor of the Friendship Baptist Church in Washington, Pa. His choir and congregation will accompany him. Dinner will be served from 1:30 to 3 p.m. The Calvary Chorus is chairing this service. Loretta Wiley is president of the chorus and the Rev. Robert A. Crable is pastor.
MOUNT LEBANON BAPTIST CHURCH, Baltimore Street, Brownsville, will have its Men and Women’s Day program on Sunday at 4 p.m. the Rev. Mary Morgan, of Mount Herman Baptist Church in Morgantown and moderator of the Youghiogheny Western Baptist Association, will be guest speaker at the 11 a.m. service. The Rev. Vincent Winfry of Mount Olivet Baptist Church in Uniontown, will be guest speaker for the 4 p.m. service. His choir and congregation will accompany him. Ophelia Martin is chairwoman. The Rev. Dr. Herman B. Jackson is pastor.
MOUNT PLEASANT CHURCH OF GOD, 936 W. Main St., welcomes Mountain Anthems Chorus, a ministry of Mountain View Mennonite Church in Salisbury, to sing a cappella on Sunday at 7 p.m. A freewill offering will be received. For more information, phone the Rev. Charles Yost at 724-547-7110 or 724-547-4444.
NEW GENEVA BAPTIST CHURCH, Front Street, announces Casey Zinn and Bob and Janet Robinson will bring special music to Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. service. The Rev. Robert J. Robinson will deliver the message “It’s the Right Thing to Do.’ Marcellus Evans will be the teacher for Sunday school at 10:30 a.m.
PLEASANT VIEW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located two miles west of Smock at the intersection of the Pleasant View and Royal roads, announces Sunday’s 10 a.m. worship service will be held outdoors in The Pavilion, weather permitting. The congregation will be led in a musical service of worship by the gospel group HIS, which includes vocalists Paul and Barb Cramer and Beckie Johnson. Sandra Leichliter will serve as lay reader.
Every Sunday this summer, children and youths will learn in a different way in Sunday school, using WoRM (Workshop Rotation Model). This is a way of teaching and learning using art, drama, music, computers, videos, puzzles and games. Continuing through Sunday, Aug. 25, participants will learn in unusual ways about baptism. This Sunday will be computer learning day. This is for preschoolers through high school every Sunday through the end of August from 9 to 9:45 a.m.
ROCK THE YOUGH presents the Battle of the Bands, Christian concert with camping and riverfloat, today through Sunday. Schedule is: today, 3 p.m. check in, amateur night from 8 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. riverfloat with concert from 2 to 10 p.m. Fireworks will be held immediately after the concert. Sunday, 10 a.m. worship service and check out at 1 p.m. For more information, phone 724-628-4880 or check the Web site at www.riversedgecampground.com.
ROSCOE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 300 Main St., announces California mezzo-soprano Linda K. Jukes will be soloist this Sunday. The morning begins with a continental breakfast served in the manse at 9:15 a.m., hosted by Bill and Penny Stanick. Worshippers gather in the sanctuary at 9:45 a.m. to begin worship with a time of singing and sharing. Jukes, who will accompany herself on guitar, is a learning support teacher for Intermediate Unit 1. She is the chancel choir director for the California United Methodist Church. Jukes is a former member of Pittsburgh’s Mendelssohn Choir and a member and soloist for the California and Uniontown chorales.
“Twenty-twenty Vision’ is the sermon by the Rev. Dr. John Rankin. The loose offering is designated for the support of the work of the deacons.
The newly formed youth group, Presby Kids, will meet at the church at noon on Wednesday. On Thursday at 6 p.m., the church Session will meet with Philip Blake, area representative of the Presbyterian Foundation, before their 7 p.m. regular monthly meeting in fellowship hall.
ST. GEORGE MARONITE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6 Lebanon Terrace, Uniontown, will include worship in its Diamond Year Parish Mahrajan (Festival) Aug. 17-18. Schedule includes a Divine Liturgy at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17, followed by a 6 p.m. wine and cheese reception and program called “Showcase of Talent,’ sponsored by the altar-rosary society. On Sunday, the Divine Liturgy is at 10:30 a.m. and at 1:30 p.m., the rosary will be recited in the outdoor shrine. The festival continues Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Rev. Joseph R. David is pastor. For more information, phone 724-437-5589.
ST. GEORGE SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH IN CAR-MICHAELS will hold an outdoor religious service and program to the Mother of God and a traditional St. George Church Picnic on Sunday. The religious program will be from 1 to 2 p.m. when West Virginia University doctoral candidate in psychology and St. George Parish Executive Board President Nick Yackovich will speak on “Integrity and the Mother of God.’ Parish nurse practitioner Mitzi Hunchuck will speak on “the Mother of God and Living a Healthy Life.’ The Rev. Rodney Torbick will speak on the “Dormition of the Mother of God Fast.’ At 2 p.m., an Akathist to the Mother of God will be served at the cross in St. George Cemetery. Roast lamb and Serbian delicacies will be available, beginning at noon. A Serbian Tamburitzan Orchestra from Washington, D.C., will play, beginning at 2:30 p.m.
ST. HUBERT ROMAN CATH-OLIC CHURCH, 9 Sadler St., Point Marion, is asking its members and the public to bring in bouquets of flowers from their gardens, small bundles of grain sheaves and herbs to the church to be blessed on the feast of the Assumption of Our Lady on Aug. 14 and 15 at 6:30 p.m. Mass and again at 12:15 and 6:30 p.m. The age-old custom has European roots as faithful brought fruits of the field to church to be blessed and then scattered over the flower/vegetable gardens and fields for future fertility and harvest. The parish was founded in 1909 by Catholic immigrants from Belgium. The Rev. Joseph Sredzinski is pastor.
ST. HUGH ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 408 Route 88, Carmichaels, will present a Festival of Praise on Sunday at 7 p.m. with music by Fiat. For more information, phone 724-966-7270.
ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 71 N. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, will have services on Saturday at 7 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church (Mountain Chapel) and on Sunday at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. with the Rev. Paul N. Frank Jr. delivering the message “Stepping Out in Faith.’ Following all services, there will be a brief congregational meeting. For more information call 724-437-9000 or e-mail at splcu@dp.net 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 Saturday at 5:30 p.m. with guest celebrant and preacher, the Rev. Stanley Burdock, rector of Christ Church in Brownsville. Celebrant and preacher for Sunday’s 8 and 10:30 a.m. services will be the Rev. Philip Bottomly, national evangelistic minister and former rector of the Church of Epiphany in Avalon. Serving as chalice bearers and lectors are David Hoover, Philip Hart and Van Evans. Crucifer and acolyte will be Kayla Warren. There will be no adult education class. The Tuesday Bible study will be led by guest teacher James Dorrow, a retired Lutheran pastor. On Wednesday at noon, there will be prayers. The Rev. Thomas R. Finnie is rector. For further information, phone 724-438-7731.
ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, EVANGELICAL LUTH-ERAN CHURCH OF AMERICA, 121 Walnut Hill Road, Uniontown, worship Sunday at 8:15 a.m. with Holy Communion. Kids’ Time with God, a program for children ages 2 through 8, will be held in Noah’s Room during the 10:30 a.m. worship. A fellowship time will be held between the two services. An adult forum will be held from 9:15 to 10 a.m. The pastor will lead an informal time of discussion. This week’s topic is “Be Fruitful: An Examination of Our Work as Stewards of God’s Creation.’ Nursery service will be provided for children of those participating. The Rev. Bernard W. Carl is pastor. For more information, phone 724-439-5884 or 724-439-4730 or e-mail the pastor at PastorCarl9@aol.com.
SECULAR DISCALCED CARM-ELITE COMMUNITY OF UNIONTOWN will meet Sunday at 2 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist parish Center, 88 Pennsylvania Ave., Uniontown. It is open to anyone interested in Carmelite spirituality. The Rev. William J. Kiel is spiritual advisor. For more information, contact Molli Vassar, formation director, at 724-439-3142.
SPRINGHILL FURNACE CHURCH, 2459 Springhill Furnace Road, Lake Lynn, announces special music is being planned for Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. worship service. Dr. Joey Hickok will give the sermon “Blessed Attitudes.’ Birthdays are Aug. 12, Danny Bankhead; Aug. 13, Doris Jarrett; and Aug. 15, Holly Weakland. For more information, phone 724-564-2042 or e-mail fpcf@chaterpa.net.
TENT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Route 119, south of Uniontown, on Sunday will host a Teen Sunday school class at 9 a.m. Church service is at 9:30 a.m. with the sermon “Faith and Works.’ Circle of Friends meets at 9:40 a.m. Birthday celebrants this week are Jacob Lawless, Harry Wilson, Erin Tantlinger and Joseph Long. Friendship Court after services at 10:40 a.m.
THIRD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 425 Union St., (at Craig Meadows) Uniontown, announces Saturday is the church’s annual family picnic. Apple pie judging will take place at 4 p.m., a moon bounce for kids will begin at 5 p.m. and a potluck dinner is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. with games for all ages to follow. Contact the church office at 724-438-2529 with any questions.
Camp Sunday will be recognized this week. Counselors from the Summer’s Best Two Weeks day camp will lead worship and campers will provide special music during both the 8:30 and 11 a.m. worship services on Sunday.
The monthly prayer and praise service is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the chapel area. Due to Summer’s Best Two Weeks, there will be no junior or senior high meetings during the week of Aug. 11.
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 will be a special one-year celebration service on Sunday at 11 a.m. at the Union Station building. 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.
TRINITY UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, corner of Morgantown and West Fayette streets, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. when special music will be provided by Catherine Hayes, soprano soloist. The Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Kisner will give the sermon “Do You Want to be Healed?’ A nursery is provided for children age 5 and younger during worship. The service is rebroadcast over radio station WMBS at 11:06 a.m.
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MOUNT LEBANON BAPTIST CHURCH, Baltimore Street, Brownsville, announces the Chrysanthemum Club is sponsoring a bus trip to Lancaster, to see the biblical play “Daniel’ on Sept. 21 at 1:30 p.m. Cost of $110 includes transportation, admission and a buffet dinner. A deposit of $50 is required when singing up with the final payment due Sept. 7. Bus pickup is in Monessen, Brownsville, California, belle Vernon Park and Ride. For more information, contact Tonya Kirkland at 724-785-4691 or 724-938-4803.
TOURS TO SHRINES IN EUROPE PLANNED: Fall and winter trips are planned for European destinations. Sept. 17-27 will be a tour to the Grotto of Lourdes, France, and in Paris visits to Notre Dame, Miraculous Medal shrine, tombs of St. Therese and St. Bernadette. October 13-22, a group will visit Romantic Germany, including Munich, Bavaria, Salzburg, Vienna Austria. The tour to Italy on Nov. 10-19 will include Rome (attending a Papal audience), Naples, Capri, Sorrento, Amalfi Coast and Pompeii. A tour of Italy is planned Nov. 10-19 and includes Rome, Vatican City, Montecassino, Sorrento, Capri and Amalfi Coast. The participants will attend a papal audience and visit major religious and historical sites. Dec. 1-8, a tour to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe will be held. Participants will also visit the Pyramids, Floating Gardens and other historical and religious sites. Space is limited for all trips. For a detailed packet on the tour you are interested in, call 800-242-0728 or fax a request to 724-543-2938.
UNITED CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), Malden Crossroads, California, welcomes Julie Nevel in concert on Sunday, Sept. 8, at 6:30 p.m. A covered-dish picnic will be held at 5 p.m. A love offering will be taken to support Nevel’s ministry. For more information, phone 724-938-2098.