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Vacation Bible Schools FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) OF REPUBLIC announces Godzwerkus Circus School Vacation Bible School Adventure will be held July 8-12 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. There will be songs, crafts, Bible stories and refreshments. A special circus picnic and program will be held on Saturday, July 13, at 11 a.m. on the church grounds. Parents and guardians each evening must walk their child to the registration table, located in the Mariam Anthony Fellowship Hall, and come to the sanctuary to pick them up. For more information or to arrange transportation, contact the church office at 724-246-9387.
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 lessons, activities, hands-on crafts and snacks. It is open to children age 3 to ninth grade.
UNION CHAPEL CHURCH AND MARKLEYSBURG UNION CHURCH will host Vacation Bible School July 15-19 from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. at Markleysburg Union Church. Theme is SonCanyon River Adventure.
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GREATER FAYETTE COUNTY RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE recently participated in the Two Million Rosaries, which was an international prayer event that called for an end to abortion. The Greater Fayette County Respect Life Committee gathered in the parking lot of the new St. Vincent de Paul Store in Uniontown while a sign on the building adjacent to the new center read “Respect Life.’ Chuck Kosco, president, gave the welcome. Danielle Daley, financial chairwoman, assisted in opening details. Maryann Marcinko coordinated the event. Participating parishes included St. John the Evangelist, St. Mary’s, both in Uniontown; and St. John’s and the Immaculate Conception, both in Connellsville. The five Joyful Mysteries of the rosary were recited. Lucinda Vinoski of Connellsville led the opening and closing prayers of the rosary. Those leading the decades were Marcinko, Amelia Sankovich, Libby Zavora and Kay Zorichak. Divinia Calinao and Dr. Erlinda Aquino of Connellsville provided an icon of Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of the unborn child, for the event. For more information on Rosaries for Life, which originated in Memphis, Tenn., can check the Web site www.ROSARIESforLIFe.org or call the Greater Fayette County Respect Life Committee at 724-437-3943.
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ABUNDANT LIFE CHURCH, located at South Union Fire Hall near the corner of Lebanon Avenue and South Mount Vernon Avenue, Uniontown, announces the children from Vacation Bible School will provide special music at worship Sunday at 10:45 a.m. Nicholas J. Cook will deliver the sermon “United in Jesus.’
ALLISON FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, at the corner of Allison Avenue and Vernon Street in Allison 2, announces Mary Fuller will provide special music at Sunday’s 10:50 a.m. worship service. The Rev. Paul Hazelton will deliver the message “More Than a Motto: Together With Christ – Soaring to New Heights.’ The praise service at 6 p.m. begins with a singspiration. The fifth Sunday celebration will include a variety of music and drama. A fellowship will follow with the church’s first Tricks and Talent Show. For more information, visit the Web site at frontpage.charterpa.net/alnaz or phone 724-785-2462.
ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH, Edenborn, will sponsor a Community Day Picnic on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the church grounds and basketball court area. It is open to the public and there is no charge. There will be games, food and music.
ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Beeson Avenue and Dunbar Street in Uniontown, announces the Rev. James Fogg on Sunday will give the sermon “Walking Back the Cat’ at the 9 and 11 a.m. services Sunday. The casual 9 a.m. worship will feature hymns and praise choruses led by Rev. Fogg, accompanied by Jim Hutchinson. The traditional 11 a.m. worship features special music by soloist Carole Higinbotham. Loving Nursery Care is available for infants and children under 4 while Children’s Church is available for children age 4 and older. There are special summer Sunday school classes for students in kindergarten through 12th grade at 9:45 a.m.
BROWNSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHARGE will come together Sunday at 11 a.m. for a charge worship service followed by a charge picnic at West Bend United Methodist Church. During worship, the Rev. Paul E. Wilson Sr. will speak on “With the Shepherd.’ For the picnic, hamburgers, hot dogs, buns, condiments, drink and table 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. July 7 is Independence Sunday. 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 Freedom & Democracy Sunday, will hear the Rev. Art Mace, interim minister, deliver the message “The Art of Selective Sinning.’ Keithette Quarrick will give the children’s sermon. The chancel choir will sing. 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 8:30 a.m. service will be led by the Power Jam Youth Ministries Band, while Juanita Cramer and Patricia Miller will be instrumentalists for the 10:30 a.m. service. In both services, testimonies will be given by those who attended Operation Good News, a week of evangelism training and experience. At 6 p.m., children are encouraged to participate in the new Kids on a Mission program while teens attend Youth Explosion at St. Paul’s African Methodist Episcopal Church and adults meet 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 Elmer Bassler as guest minister to Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service.FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), OF REPUBLIC, announces Independence Sunday will be observed during 10:55 worship service. The children and youths of Sunday school, directed by Rita Ballone, Donna Johnson and Bob Hough, will present a special program along with the singing of patriotic hymns and songs. The Joyful Noise Contemporary Service begins at 7 p.m. in the Mariam Anthony Fellowship Hall. The Four C’s Minister will be open Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the new garage building. The Rev. Rebecca Hickok is pastor. For more information, phone the church at 724-246-9387.GIG COFFEE HOUSE, Route 857, south toward Fairchance in the Old Wynn Bargain Store, welcomes Remnant in concert today from 8 to 10 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Snack counter is open. Special this week is hot roast beef sandwiches. This is part of Good Works, the Life recovery center. For more information, phone 724-564-1516.
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.HOPEWELL UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 400 Hopewell Road, Brownsville, worships Sunday at 11 a.m., when guest speaker will be retired Navy chaplain Bill Solomon. The hunger offering will be received. A special time for children will be held. Guest organist is Janet Adamovich.
MASONTOWN BRETHREN CHURCH is hosting a community picnic and a Southern gospel concert with The Laymen from Colerain, N.C., on July 4 in the backyard of the church. The picnic will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the concert at 7 p.m. There is no charge for the picnic but a freewill offering will be received for the concert. Participants can bring lawn chairs or blankets. For more information, phone the Rev. Curt Nies at 724-583-0279.
MOUNT OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH, 51 Stewart Ave., Uniontown, reports the Sally B. Payne Missionary Society announces Sunday service for June 30. There is 8 a.m. early worship and worship at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Vincent L. Winfrey as speaker. Sister Bertha A. Hodge is president.
MOUNT ROSE BAPTIST CHURCH, 9 Grant St., Uniontown, announces the Rev. James Cherry, pastor of Triedstone Baptist Church in Aliquippa, will be guest preacher for Sunday’s 11 a.m. Mount Rose Baptist Church Missionary Ministry. Nancy Jenkins is president. The Rev. Ludwell D. Wiley is pastor.
MOUNT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH OF LECKRONE will have Mission Sunday on June 30 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Owen Anderson. Host pastor is the Rev. Grant T. Howard.
NEW BEGINNING CHURCH, 93 Jefferson St., Uniontown, on Sunday will have an anniversary service for Bishop Leonard A. Tucker during morning worship. The Rev. Kathy Tucker will be guest speaker. Dinner will be served directly after the service. Pearl Mitchell is chairwoman.
NEW GENEVA BAPTIST CHURCH, Front Street, announces Janet Robinson will bring special music to Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. worship service. The Rev. Robert J. Robinson will deliver the message “Revolution.’ Ladies aerobics will meet Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9 a.m. The Lord’s Supper will be celebrated July 7.
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP/ST. MARY’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH IN LECKRONE is continuing its 100th anniversary celebration with a special Mass on Saturday at 6 p.m. Bishop Anthony Bosco will officiate at this Mass in celebration and Thanksgiving of this historic occasion. All parishioners, former parishioners, neighboring priests, priests who formerly worked at St. Mary’s, nuns who formerly worked at St. Mary’s, relatives, friends and classmates of St. Mary’s Catholic School are invited to attend to reminisce and renew old acquaintances. An elegant light reception will follow in St. Mary’s social hall after the conclusion of the Mass.
PLEASANT VIEW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located two miles west of Smock at the intersection of the Pleasant View and Royal roads, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. when the Rev. Keith R. Conover will preach on the theme of the 214th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) “Ambassadors for Christ.’ Rev. Conover, who attended this meeting that was held in Columbus, Ohio, recently, will reflect on his experience there and on the discussions, debates and actions of that governing body meeting. Organist will be Sandra Leichliter. Phyllis Tringes will provide special music. Acolytes will be Elliott Patterson and Joshua Harvey. Carole Rittenhouse will be greeter. Ushers will be Bill Williams, Emma Lee and Joe and Mary Peroni. A supervised nursery for preschool children is provided.
Every Sunday this summer, children and youths will learn in a different way in Sunday school, using WoRM (Workshop Rotation Model). Continuing through Sunday, July 14, the church will learn in unusual ways about Holy Communion. The schedule includes: 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.
ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF PITTSBURGH announces Bishop Donald Wuerl ordained five men to the priesthood at St. Paul Cathedral Okland last Saturday. They include John B. Gizler, of South Park, who graduated from California University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor of arts in French in 1996; Gary W. Krummert of Kenmawr, Shawn O. Malarkey of Boyers/Murrinsville/West Sunbury; and Matthew R. McClain of Castle Shannon, who all studied at St. Vincent Seminary in Latrobe; as well as Dennis P. Yurochko of Bethel Park.
ROSCOE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 300 Main St., announces Kay Olson, Belle Vernon mezzo soprano, will be the soloist this Sunday at the casual worship service that begins with a continental breakfast served in the manse at 9:15 a.m. Worshippers gather in the sanctuary at 9:45 a.m. for a time of Songs From the Heart as worship begins. Olson is a sexual assault therapist for the C.A.R.E. Center in Washington, Pa., a facility that serves abused people in Washington and Greene counties. She is a well-known area soloist and sings in the chancel choir of First Presbyterian Church in Washington. Assistant church organist Betty Ermlick will accompany Olson.
The Rev. Dr. John Rankin will give the sermon “Ask.’ Hosts for the continental breakfast are Mary and Donald Brumley.
Next Sunday, the soloist will be Olson’s husband, David, who will provide special music for the celebration of Independence Sunday. He is a well-known area instrumentalist and artist.
ST. GEORGE SERBIAN ORTH-ODOX CHURCH IN CARMICH-AELS will hold a prayer service to St. Lazarus of Kosovo and All Serbian Martyrs today at 4 p.m. A dinner and program in remembrance of St. Lazarus and all Serbian martyrs will be held Sunday, following the 10 a.m. Divine Liturgy.
ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 71 N. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, worships Sunday at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. and Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Mountain Chapel with Richard Bierbower leading the service. 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 it will celebrate the Holy Eucharist on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Serving as chalice bearers and lectors are David Hoover, Dr. Philip Hart and Jeffrey Minshall. Kayla Warren will serve as crucifer and acolyte. Adult education is at 7:15 a.m. Bible study will be held at 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 LUTH-ERAN CHURCH OF AMERICA, 121 Walnut Hill Road, Uniontown, will celebrate Holy Communion Sunday at 8:15 and 10:30 a.m. worship services. 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 pastor will lead an informal time of discussion. This week’s topic is “Founding Fathers.’ 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.
SIGNAL OF LIGHT FULL GOSPEL CHURCH SIGNAL OF LIGHT FULL GOSPEL CHURCH, Edenborn, will hold its annual Celebration of Independence on Sunday, July 7. It is the church’s anniversary. At the 11 a.m. service, the Rev. Eshawna Smith of Bread of Life Tabernacle, McKeesport, will minister. A dinner will be held immediately afterwards. A second service will be held in the afternoon with Elder Albert Stinson of Christ Temple, Church of God in Christ, Benizer, Pa.THIRD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 425 Union St., (at Craig Meadows) Uniontown, announces the Rev. James Tweardy will deliver his annual State of the Denomination address during Sunday’s 8:30 and 11 a.m. worship services. Participants in this week’s senior high missions trip to Bluefield, W.Va., will also give a Report From the Mission Field. Special music will be “Let Freedom Ring’ by the Gaithers, presented on video.
The church office will be closed on July 4 in observance of Independence Day. All regularly scheduled committee meetings, plus deacon and elder meetings have been canceled for July. There will be no July newsletter.TRINITY UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, corner of Morgantown and West Fayette streets, Uniontown, announces Brenna Shultz, soprano, will present special music at Sunday’s 10 a.m. worship service. The Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Kisner will give the sermon “The Main Thing.’ George and Ginny Tanner will host the coffee fellowship on the corner porch after worship. 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.
UNIONTOWN CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 20 Robinson St., worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. when the Rev. Dr. Neil Hoppe brings the message “Call to Liberty.’ Seth McElroy will be the children’s storyteller. Lavern and Donna Wolfe will provide special music. Nuture will sponsor a continental breakfast in the mixing area at 9:15 a.m., following the prayer and praise service at 8:30 a.m. At 9:30 a.m., the church will have a combined Sunday school class for youths and adults on the subject of “the calling of the deacons.’ On July 7, there will be a special council meeting to call new deacons. Officials said, “The calling of deacons is a very special event in the life of a congregation.’ Valet parking and personal ear monitors are offered. For more information, phone the office at 724-438-8372.
UNIONTOWN CHURCH OF CHRIST, 70 Roosevelt Drive, will meet Sunday at normal times for Bible study at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Monroe Smith will give the message “Relationships: Marriages – Key to a Successful One.’ The church now meets Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. The church is starting a study of the book of Revelation. Small groups have again started; call 724-439-4747 for times and locations.
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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.
JEWEL CITY CHURCH, Shinnston, W.Va., will host its Second Annual Biker Sunday on July 14. Raindate is July 28. The day begins with a 10:30 a.m. service. There will be eight bikes on stage and the message will be geared to the event. After the service, there will be a free dinner on the grounds that will include a pig roast and chicken roast. The gospel group Search will minister in song during the meal. At 2 p.m., there will be a bike ride that begins at the church and goes to Cool Springs, Rowlesburg, Kingwood, Morgantown and back to the church. Last year, participants came from as far as Akron, Ohio; Latrobe, Pa.; and Johnstown, Pa.; as well as riders from throughout West Virginia. The Rev. Robert Shingleton is pastor. For more information, phone 304-592-5755 or 304-592-5678.
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.
REGION 17 SENIOR HIGH CATHOLIC YOUTH COUNCIL will host a retreat called Building a Community of Faith for students in grades nine through 12 and recent graduates July 10-11 at Mount St. Macrina and the Holiday Inn with music, speakers, prayers, games and swimming. Contact Jim Nuccetelli at 724-437-7454 for more information.
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. 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. 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.