Church briefs
June 14, 2002 Vacation Bible Schools
CONNELLSVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 711 S. Pittsburgh St., will hold Vacation Bible School the week of June 17. Registration is from 9 to 9:30 a.m. on Monday. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday through Friday. Children age 3 through grade six are welcome. For additional information, contact the church office at 724-628-4401.
FAIRCHANCE FREE METHODIST CHURCH, 52 S. Morgantown St., will hold Vacation Bible School June 17-21 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. for children age 3 through those who have completed the sixth grade. The theme is “Son Canyon River Adventure’ about how to make wise life choices. It will conclude with a cave tour and picnic at Laurel Caverns. For more information, phone 724-564-5000. The Rev. Wayne Sawyer is pastor.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) OF BROWNSVILLE, will host Vacation Bible School Sunday, June 23, through Thursday, June 27, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The theme will be Faith Mountain. For additional information, phone 724-785-2488.
FORT BURD CHURCH UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located next to Brownsville General Hospital, will host the Joint Vacation Bible School with Calvin and Pleasant View Presbyterian churches at Fort Burd, June 24-28 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Items needed are cookies empty cereal boxes, tissue boxes, peanut butter jars and toilet paper rolls.
LOVE OUTREACH CHURCH, 101 Peach Lane, Village of Phillips, Uniontown, will host Vacation Bible School June 17-21 from 9:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. The theme is “Faith Mountain, An Extreme Adventure With Jesus.’ The week includes extreme fun and games, campsite crafts, Bible stories and snacks. Mountain goat Cliff is the mascot.
Youth camp will be held immediately following Vacation Bible School for youths age 12 and up. They can spend the week on the church campground. Sleeping arrangements have been made. Showers are available. Crafts, games and worship will take place. Check-in time for campers will be 9 a.m. Monday, June 17.
To register or for more information telephone the Rev. Margaret Jo Friedhof at 724-439-6238.
MOUNT CALVARY MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, Fairchance will host Vacation Bible School June 17-21 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Professor Elwin Dickerson will teach the adult class. All children are invited. The Rev. Robert Crable is pastor.
MOUNT MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH, 30 Church St., Smithfield, will host Vacation Bible School July 8-12 from 9 a.m. to noon. This year’s theme is “Faith Mountain,’ an adventure with Jesus. There will be lesson, activities, hands-on crafts and snacks. It is open to children age 3 to ninth grade.
MOUNT PLEASANT CHURCH OF GOD, 936 W. Main St., offers Vacation Bible School with the theme Bug Safari June 17-21 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. For more information, phone the church at 724-547-7110.
PLEASANT VIEW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located two miles west of Smock at the intersection of the Pleasant View and Royal roads, will host its Vacation Bible School, “Son Canyon River Adventure” with Fort Burd and Calvin Presbyterian churches June 24 to 28 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Fort Burd Presbyterian Church in Brownsville. Classes are for pre-school through 6th grade. Bus transportation will be available from Smock and Brier Hill. If you’re interested in teaching, helping or registering your child, please contact Izetta McGill at 724-677-2264.
ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 71 N. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, will host Vacation Bible School June 24-28 from 9 a.m. to noon for children ages 3 through eighth grade. For more information, phone 724-437-9000.
WALTERSBURG CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, located about five miles north of Uniontown on Route 51, will have Vacation Bible School today from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Cindy Jones, a minister’s wife, deacon and children’s director, is the instructor. Children from kindergarten age and up are welcome.
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ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH, Highland and Henry Streets, Belle Vernon, announces Antioch Baptist Church Women will have their Women’s Day program on June 23 at 3:30 p.m. Guest preacher will be the Rev. Wanda Sawyer, accompanied by her choir and congregation of the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Rankin, Pa. Devotions will be led by the Emmanuel Baptist Church praise team and various soloists from the area will provide music. The Rev. Clifford A. Carter is pastor..
ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Beeson Avenue and Dunbar Street in Uniontown, welcomes guest speaker Dr. Elwin Dickerson, a professor in the elementary education department at California University of Pennsylvania, as he delivers the message, “How High is Your Hedge?” at the casual 9 a.m. worship service featuring hymns and praise choruses led by Rev. Jim and accompanied by Jim Hutchinson.
Sunday school classes for all ages meet at 9:45 a.m. and will include exciting special summer classes for K-12.
United Methodist Men’s Sunday will be celebrated at the traditional 11 a.m. worship service featuring Dr. Dickerson’s message and special music by the Asbury Chancel Choir, directed by Bill Dreucci and organist, Jim Hutchinson. Members of the United Methodist Men will serve as liturgists. Loving Nursery Care is available for infants and children under 4 years. Children’s Church is available for all children 4 years of age and older.
On Sunday, June 23, new members will be received. If you would like to join Asbury’s church family please contact Rev. Jim at 724-437-7525.
BIKE NITE: The second annual JAM (Jesus and Motorcycles) will take place on today at Good Works Center/GIG Coffee House, 102 Old Wynn Road, Uniontown. Take Route 857 south towards Fairchance, pass the Fayette County Area Vo-Tech School. It’s the Old Wynn Bargain Store on the left. Schedule is 7 p.m. Blessing of the Bikes, 7:15 p.m. vote for favorite bike, 7:30 p.m. trophies awarded and 8 p.m. band 3 Thirty 3. For more information, phone 724-564-1516.
BROWNSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHARGE will have Holy Communion in all churches: West Bend (worship at 8:30 a.m.); South Brownsville (Sunday school 10 a.m. and worship 10 a.m. and Brownsville First (Sunday School 9:45 a.m. and worship at 11a.m.) The Rev. Paul E. Wilson will be speaking on Father’s Day. For more information about any of the Brownsville charge churches, phone the charge office at 724-785-8704.
CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, located at Clark Street and Collins Avenue, Uniontown, will celebrate Christian worship at its 9:30 a.m. service. Graduates will be honored. Special music will be provided The Rev. R. Whitehead will preach, “Freely You Have Received.” A special tea honoring our graduates will follow immediately after the worship service. A fully staffed Babyland and nursery are available.
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, located at 308 McClellandtown Road, Route 21, Uniontown, announces that Associate Pastor Brent Johnson will speak during the 10 a.m. worship service. The Male Quintet and Nathan Trimbath, Nathan Ziemkowsky and Jordan Trimbath, members of the Children’s Choir will present special Father’s Day music.
The Wednesday Adult Bible Study, currently studying the book of Genesis, meets at 7 p.m. The Children’s Adventure Hour and Youth also meet on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
Nursery is provided during all services. The community is cordially invited to attend. For more information please call the church office at 724-439-0301.
CHERRY TREE ALLIANCE CHURCH, 640 Cherry Tree Lane, Uniontown, invites you to worship with them at their 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. services as the Toccoa Falls College music team “Rejoice” presents a concert of Christian music. A selection of music including contemporary, traditional, spiritual and gospel is designed to minister to all age groups.
At 6 p.m. children are encouraged to participate in the new “Kids on a Mission” program, while teens are invited to their own contemporary “Power Jam” service in the fellowship hall. Adults will be in the sanctuary where Joe Floris will deliver the message.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.
FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 690 Morgantown Road, Uniontown, announces the Rev. Don Immel continues a sermon series entitled “Walking in the Light’ on Sunday at the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. services with “Lighting Up Your World.’ Fathers will be honored at both services with special gifts for the oldest father attending; the father with the youngest baby in attendance and the father with the most children in attendance. Baby dedications will take place during the 10:30 a.m. service for anyone who has not had the opportunity to have their children dedicated to the Lord. Please contact the pastor or the church office if you plan to participate.
The Rev. Roger Thrower, senior Pastor of New Hope Foursquare Church in Fairmount, W.Va., will be the guest speaker at the 6 p.m. worship service. He and his wife Heather are currently the Northeast regional representatives for The Cleansing Stream Ministry.
The Psalmist anointing and his gifted song writing have released healing to the Body of Christ. The title song of his latest CD, “God Is My Redeemer,” has been featured on an episode of “Touched By An Angel.” This song is frequently played on He’s Alive Radio and last year was in the top 100 of Praise and Worship songs played in the country.
Also on Sunday, classes will continue for the following adult electives at 6 p.m.
“Come and Grow,’ taught by Rev. Immel. Topic: In How to Build a Successful Marriage.’
“Discovering Your Destiny,’ taught by the Rev. Jason Lamer. This study is geared towards young adults who want to know and do the will of God for their lives. Curriculum is based on a workbook entitled “Experiencing God,’ (cost $10) written by Henry Blackaby and Claude V. King.
“Our Faith and Fellowship,’ taught by the Rev. Ed Noftz, eight exciting sessions, explaining basic Christian truths.
“A Biblical Perspective on Prayer,’ taught by Jim Howell. How the men and women of the Bible prayed.
“Caring for Aging Parents,’ taught by Sid Clevenger. Offers support and relevant instruction for those who want to be “good children’ in their adult years.
Transportation to all services can be arranged by contacting the Rev. Jason Lamar at 724-437-8101. Childcare is available during services.FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), OF BROWNSVILLE, 512 Second St., will hold and Elder-led Communion Service at its 10:45 a.m. worship service. The Rev. J.W. Hormell will give the sermon “Father Knows Best.” All fathers will be recognized. Bible study will resume in September. For more information, phone 724-785-2488.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), OF REPUBLIC, welcomes Keren-Bennet Jackson as guest soloist during the 10:55 a.m. morning service. The men of the congregation will be honored and the commissioning of the Quadrennial delegates, Glenda Logston, Lee Swift and the Rev. Rebecca Hickok will take place. A special sneak preview of V.B.S. will take place during the children’s moments. Rev. Hickok will deliver the morning message. A nursery and second hour are available in conjunction with the service. The Joyful Noise Contemporary Service begins at 7 p.m. Sunday in the Mariam Anthony Fellowship Hall.
The C.M.F. dinner meeting will be held at the home of Bill King beginning at 6 p.m. Monday. The church sponsored Food Bank will be open Friday in Fellowship Hall. For more information, phone the church at 724-246-9387.HARDEN FAMILY AND CHOZ-N 1’z MINISTRIES, welcomes all to the “Open Air Gospel Sing” Saturday, June 22, from 4 to 9 p.m. at Elmer Mosako’s Outcrop, locate off Route 119, 12 miles south of Uniontown. Groups performing are Steel City, Free Spirit, Betty Riecks, Lavona, The Cordells, Gail Perney and Wanda Workman. Bring a lawn chair. Food and refreshments will be available. For more information call 724-569-0285 or 724-564-9303
HOPEWELL UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 400 Hopewell Road, Brownsville, will honor men of the church and fathers. Worship begins at 11 a.m. when the Rev. Gail E. Mason presents her sermon “Acts of God.” A special offering will be received for the Tools of Hope Project. Sunday school remains at 9:30 a.m. 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 final message of a special series called “Homes That Love’ this Sunday at the 10:45 a.m. worship service. This message is entitled “Love is Forgiving.’ For more information, phone 724-439-1339.MOUNT OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH, 51 Stewart Ave., Uniontown, a will hold Mid-Night of Praise Service at 10 p.m. today. Hosted by the New Direction Mass Choir.
NEW GENEVA BAPTIST CHURCH, Front Street, announces the Praise Team will bring special music to the 9:30 a.m. service. The Rev. Robert J. Robinson will deliver the message, “What Are You Feeding Your Family?”
Ladies aerobics will meet Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9 a.m.
PLEASANT VIEW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located two miles west of Smock at the intersection of the Pleasant View and Royal roads, will be in its summer Sunday schedule continuing all summer through Sunday, Aug. 25 with church school classes 9 to 9:45 a.m. and worship service from 10 to 11 a.m.
The church will mark the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time in the 10 a.m. worship service. The guest worship leader will be the Rev. Carole Isley Corey, who is the Associate for Pastor Care of Redstone Presbytery. Organist for the service will be Sandra Leichliter and special music will be provided by The Father’s Day Choir. Acolytes will be Elliott Patterson and Joshua Harvey; the greeter will be Carole Rittenhouse and the ushers will be Bill Williams, Emma Lee and Joe and Mary Peroni. A supervised nursery for preschool children is provided during worship.
Every Sunday this summer, children and youths will learn in a different way in Sunday school, using WoRM (Workshop Rotation Model). Continuing through Sunday the church will learn in unusual ways about Holy Communion. The schedule: Sunday, art; June 23, computers; June 30, drama; July 7, music; and July 14, cooking. For the remainder of the summer, they start all over again on another subject. This is for preschoolers through high school students every Sunday in June, July and August from 9 to 9:45 a.m.
ROSCOE PRESYBTERIAN CHURH, 300 Main St., Roscoe, will hold its summer casual worship service beginning at 9:15 a.m. with a continental breakfast served in the church manse. Hostess this week is Penny Stanick. The service begins in the church sanctuary at 9:45 a.m. with special music provided by Tina Hixenbaugh Bolin, the church organist. The sermon, “Follow Me” based on the Gospel of Mathew 9: 9-13 will be given by the Rev. Dr. John Rankin.
The service will include the reception of new members as the communicants/confirmation class is acknowledged. Members of the class include: Steven Jones, Ashley Marshall, Calvin Masten, Jessica Roberts and Vincent Roberts. The church session will meet with these young people to receive them into the congregation at 8:30 a.m. Sunday morning.
Next Sunday the church will celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism at its during its worship service.
ST. GEORGE SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH IN CARMICHAELS will celebrate the Feast of the Ascension in daily services from today until June 21. For more information call Father Rodney Torbic 724-966-7428.
ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 71 N. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, will celebrate Father’s Day at the Sunday 8:30 and 10:45 am worship services and the Saturday 7 p.m. Mt. Chapel worship service with the Rev. Paul N. Frank, Jr. delivering the message “Faith and The Family”.
St. Paul’s Vacation Bible School will be held June 24 – 28 at 9a.m. to noon for children ages 3 through eighth grade.
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ST. PETER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 60 Morgantown St., Uniontown, will celebrate the Holy Eucharist on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Charlice bearers and lectors will be Jeffrey Minshal, David Hoover and Vans Evans. Serving as crucifer and acolyte will be Christian Evans. Adult education is at 9:15 and Bible study is 12:30 p.m. Tuesday. 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 fourth Sunday after Pentecost at its two services of worship at 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. with Holy Communion celebrated at this service only. Kids’ Time with God, a program for children age 10 and under, will be held in Noah’s Room during the 10:30 a.m. worship. A fellowship time will be held between the two worship services.
An adult forum will be held from 9:15 to 10 a.m. The Rev. Bernard Carl will lead an informal discussion concerning current issues facing the church and the world. This week’s topic is “The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Study of Sexuality.” Nursery services will be provided.
Sunday school classes for children and adults are not held during the summer months, but will resume in September. For more information, phone 724-439-5884 or 724-439-4730 or e-mail the pastor at theveryreverand@hotmail.com.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.
TRINITY UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, corner of Morgantown and West Fayette streets, Uniontown, worships at the summer worship time of 10a.m. Interim Minister, the Rev. dr. Jeffrey Kisner will give the sermon “What are you Doing Here?” The chancel choir will present its last anthem for the summer, featuring handbells and bongo drum. A nursery is provided for children 5 and under during worship and the service is re-broadcast over radio station WMBS beginning at 11:06 a.m. For more information phone the church at 724-437-2709.
UNIONTOWN CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 20 Robinson St., will hear the Rev. Dr. Neil Hoppe bring the morning message “The Forgotten Father” at the 10:30 a.m. worship service. Children’s Church will be offered during the worship hour. 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.
UNIONTOWN CHURCH OF CHRIST, 70 Roosevelt Drive, welcomes Mary Ann Ealy of the American Cancer Society to speak about colon cancer on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.BENTLEYVILLE CAMP MEETING will be held July 12-21. Speakers include July 12-21: the Rev. Larry Leckrone, Church of the Nazarene; the Rev. Roger A. Parsons, the Wesleyan Church; Dr. John Neihof Jr. (emphasis for youth), professor and vice president of student affairs, Kentucky Mountain Bible College; the Rev. Herb and Shelia Hartman, music ministry; Joy Carpenter, music ministry; Linda Paulus, emphasis for children; John and Betty Hahn, mission, appointed to Santa Cruz, Bolivia, World Gospel Mission. Special drama on Saturday, July 20, at 1 p.m., “John, His Story,’ presented over 25 times in the last two years in western Pennsylvania, suggested donation $2 per adult. Cafeteria style dining in hotel, dorms for teens, nursery room is available. For brochures and information, call 412-881-5035 or check the Web site www.bentleyvillecamp.org.
BROWNSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHARGE, will hold services at West Bend Sunday, June 30 at 11a.m. Services will be followed by a picnic. Hamburgers, hot dogs, buns, condiments drink and tables service will be provided. Please bring a vegetable, salad or dessert to share. Dress down for the picnic. Prizes will be given for: best Christian T-shirt, most mismatched outfit, funniest hat and loudest shirt. For more information please phone 724-785-8704.
DIOCESE OF ALTOONA-JOHNSTOWN will sponsor the third annual Camp Zacchaeus Aug. 4-9 at Camp Sequanota in Jennerstown. The aim is to show youths how to integrate their faith into everyday lives. Camp includes campfires, singing, skits, sports, swimming, fishing, arts and crafts, hiking, daily Mass, Bible study and more. For more information, phone 814-693-1401.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located at Fourth and Liberty streets, California, welcomes Dr. Charles Perrine who will preach Sunday June 30. A congregational meeting will follow the service for the purpose of conducting a self-study search for a new pastor. A light lunch will also be served. For more information, phone 724-938-7676.
GOOD COUNSEL FRIARY, Franciscan Friars, 493 Tyrone Road, Morgantown, will host a July 4 Charismatic Mass and picnic on July 4 at 1 p.m. in the picnic area of the friary. No registration is required. All participants should bring their own table settings, food and drink.
GREATER WORKS OUTREACH, located in Monroeville’s University Park, will host its 21st annual Holy Spirit Seminar July 15-20 with daily services at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. For more information, phone 724-327-6500.
THE MASONTOWN BRETHREN CHURCH, located at 110 W. Church St., is hosting a Community Picnic and a Southern Gospel Concert with “The Laymen” from Colerain, North Carolina on July 4 in the backyard of the church. The picnic will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the concert at 7:00 p.m. The picnic and concert will be held. The public is invited to attend. There is no cost for the picnic, but a freewill offering will be received for the concert. Please feel free to bring along your lawn chairs or blankets. For more information please call the Rev. Curt Nies at 724-583-0279.
MOUNT ST. MACRINA RETREAT CENTER, Route 40, Uniontown, will host Women’s Weekend Retreat July 12-14. Arrival is Friday at 7 p.m. and program ends Sunday at 1 p.m. Theme is “Mending the Spirit: Spirituality as Stress Management.’ Presenter is S. Charleen Marie Pavlik, CEO of Angelspring Consultants. She is also a licensed social worker and a certified music therapist. She is a professor at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. Since 1990, Pavlik has presented numerous seminars regional and nationally on such topics as spirituality, stress management, wellness, management and communication skills enhancement and the arts. She is a member of the Speakers Bureau of Amerinet. Offering is $90, commuter is $75. Registration and a $25 non-refundable deposit is due July 1. For more information, phone 724-438-7149.
ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Uniontown, announces “Mary, Mirror of Prayer,’ will be the title of a week-long parish retreat Monday, June 24 through Friday, June 28 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Parish Center at 88 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Described as “a retreat for those who can’t leave home,’ the experience is a way for those who might not otherwise be able to go away on retreat the opportunity to experience a continued period of sacred silence, spiritual conferences, the sacrament of penance, morning prayer and devotions. The theme will focus on reflection upon the mysteries in the life of Jesus – the Annunciation, the birth of Jesus, the Presentation, the Crucifixion and Pentecost as reflected in the life of his mother and how her example can be a model for the way to deeper prayer.
Presenter will e Molli Vassar, pastoral minister at St. John and formation director for the Secular Discalced Carmelites of Uniontown. Cost for the week is $50 per person and pre-registration is required. For further information, phone Vassar at 724-439-3142.
TOURS TO SHRINES IN EUROPE PLANNED: A tour of Italy is planned for July 4-12, departing from Pittsburgh. Participants will visit Vatican City, Rome, and Assisi, attend papal audience and see Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, Catacombs, and Coliseum. For detailed information packet, call 1-800-0728 or fax 724-543-2938.
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. In October, 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. 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.