May 10, 2002 14 min read

Announcements: HILLTOP SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH announces its May clothing giveaway is cancelled.

Today through next week:

ALLISON CHRISTIAN CHURCH announces the official board meets Tuesday at 7 p.m. Richard Marker is chairman. The summer clean up at Camp Laurelview is planned. Anyone wishing to volunteer can contact Lori Rosneck, church secretary. Youths who plan to attend summer camp should see Stephanie McCormick before May 14 for applications. May 19 will be observed as Pentecost Sunday at the 9 a.m. worship service. The Rev. Michael Peton is pastor.

ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Beeson Avenue and Dunbar Street in Uniontown, announces on Sunday the Rev. James Fogg will lead hymns and praise choruses at the casual 9 a.m. service while accompanied by Jim Hutchinson. The traditional 11 a.m. service features special music by the Asbury Chancel Choir and organist Jim Hutchinson. There will be a special Mother’s Day presentation by the children and youths. 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 gives the sermon “Pure Paradise’ at both services. Youth fellowship for youths in grades six to 12 will meet at the church from 7 to 8:30 p.m.BROWNSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHARGE observes Mother’s Day when the Rev. Paul E. Wilson Sr. speaks on “Accepting the Call to be a Mother’ at Sunday worship at 8:30 a.m. at West Bend, 10 a.m. at South Brownsville and 11 a.m. at Brownsville First. The administrative council meets Tuesday at West Bend. On Thursday at 7 p.m., the Western Pennsylvania Conference Ministers’ Male Chorus is in concert at Brownsville First. Pentecost is observed May 19, which will also be the day for the 11 a.m. Old Pike Days community worship service at Nemacolin Castle. On May 20, the trustees meet at First at 6:30 p.m. and the administrative council meets at First at 7 p.m. For more information on Brownsville Charge churches, phone the charge office at 724-785-8704.CALVARY UNITED METH-ODIST CHURCH, located at Clark Street and Collins Avenue, Uniontown, will celebrate the Festival of the Christian Home at Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. worship service with children of the Sunday school presenting a special program. The chancel choir, directed by Paul Cramer, will sing. The Rev. Dr. Thomas Whitehead will preach “Home.’ A special offering will be taken to support Calvary’s education ministry. A fully staffed Babyland and nursery are available.

CALVIN UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 307 Spring St., Brownsville, announces the women of the congregation will be honored with flowers at Sunday’s 10:45 a.m. worship service. The chancel choir and youth choir will sing. The Rev. Aleda Menchyk will give the sermon “Protected, Loved, Nurtured.’CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF UNIONTOWN, 23 S. Gallatin Ave., on Mother’s Day will hear the Rev. Art Mace, interim minister, deliver the message “A Mother.’ Rev. Mace will also present the children’s sermon “Obeying Mother.’ Nursery and preschool care is available during the service, which begins at 10:30 a.m. The service 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, will celebrate Mother’s Day at both morning services Sunday. The praise team will lead the 8:30 a.m. service while Patricia Miller and Ed Fearer will be the instrumentalists at the 10:30 a.m. service. Special ministries of music will be presented in the 8:30 a.m. service by Rachel Stange and in the 10:30 a.m. service by Joe E. Thurby and Ashley Thurby. The Rev. Philip Harrison will present the message “Loving Choices.’ At 6 p.m., teen-agers have their own contemporary Power Jam service in fellowship hall while adults and children meet in the sanctuary when Rev. Harrison delivers his final sermon as pastor of Cherry Tree Alliance Church, “In One Accord.’DUNLAP’S CREEK CHURCH, 502 Twin Hills Road, Merrittstown, also known as the Old Stone Church, welcomes Jean McBride as guest minister to Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service.

FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 690 Morgantown Road, Uniontown, celebrates Mother’s Day at Sunday’s 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. services. Every woman present will receive a gift and special gifts will be awarded to the oldest mom attending, the mom with the youngest baby in attendance and the mom with the most children in attendance.

Back On Track will appear in concert at 6 p.m. Sunday. A dessert social will be held in the fellowship hall immediately following the service. Childcare is provided during every service and transportation can be arranged by calling the Rev. Jason Lamer at 724-437-8101.FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), OF REPUBLIC, announces mothers will be honored and the C.W.F. Blanket Sunday will be observed during Sunday’s 10:55 a.m. worship service. Tony Ranaldi is the acolyte and Jim and Marie Eadie are greeters. The children’s choir, directed by Kristi Teagarden, will sing. The chancel choir will sing and Kristi Teagarden will provide special music. The Rev. Rebecca Hickok will deliver the message. A supervised second hour and nursery are held in conjunction with the service. The contemporary worship service begins at 7 p.m. in the Mariam Anthony Fellowship Hall.

Vacation Bible School ministry will meet Monday at 7 p.m. The general board meets Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. The C.M.F. Tri-County meeting will be held at the Lone Pine Christian Church Thursday at 6 p.m., followed by chancel choir practice at 7 p.m. The food bank ministry will be open Friday at 9 a.m. in the Mariam Anthony Fellowship Hall. 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 Christian Family Week and Mother’s Day with worship at 11 a.m. The Rev. Gail E. Mason’s sermon is “God’s Vision: Love, Truth, Peace.’ Sunday school time 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 being a special message series called “Homes That Love’ this Sunday at 10:45 a.m. worship. This week’s message is entitled “Love Matters Most.’ All mothers who attend will receive a special gift of love. For more information, phone 724-439-1339.

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 OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH, 51 Stewart Ave., Uniontown, will host its annual spring revival services May 15-18 at 7 p.m. The Rev. Robert A. Crable, pastor of Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Fairchance, will be guest revivalist. Each evening will feature area choirs. The Rev. Vincent L. Winfrey Sr., pastor, will have a Power of Praise service on May 18 at 7 p.m. The services will conclude on May 19 with morning worship message by Minister Marvin S. Harris and Rev. Crable at the 4 p.m. service.

NEW BEGINNINGS COVENANT CHURCH, 171 Connellsville St., Uniontown, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. when the Covenant Kids Children’s Choir will present special music along with special recitations to their mothers and a special gift for all women. The service will have a contemporary and gospel mix of praise and worship directed by the praise band. The Rev. Mark Lawson will bring the message. The men of the church will prepare a special meal for the ladies of the church at 6 p.m. Sunday, followed by a special service for all who attend including special music by Kenny Myers and other members of the congregation.

Bible study is Wednesday at 7 p.m. for adults in the sanctuary while the youth group meets in the youth sanctuary at 7 p.m. For more information or transportation, call the church at 724-437-0706.

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP-ST. MARY’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH IN LECKRONE will hold the Liturgy of the Hours with Benediction on May 19 at 3 p.m. as part of the parish’s 100th anniversary celebration. George Walters (Pilgrim George) will be the guest speaker, bringing a message of peace, reconciliation and evangelization. “All of Region 18 are invited to share in this special service,’ officials said. Afterwards, light refreshments will be served in the social hall of the parish.

PLEASANT VIEW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located two miles west of Smock at the intersection of the Pleasant View and Royal roads, will observe Ascension Sunday at 11 a.m. worship. The Rev. Keith Conover will preach “Be My Witnesses.’ Shirley Rittenhouse will be organist. Special music will be provided by guest organist Tyler Randolph, guest pianist Andrew Higinbotham, adult vocal choir and a special Sons’ Choir (to honor mothers), which are directed by Elaine Thomas. During May, greeters are Charles and Starla Gadd, ushers are Pam Higinbotham, Edna Randolph, Karen Randolph and Ann Rittenhouse. Brittany and Brooke Liptak are acolytes. A supervised nursery for preschool children is provided.

ROSCOE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 300 Main St., will celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday with a Mother’s Day brunch, hosted by the Sunday school in fellowship hall at 10 a.m. This annual event honors the mothers of the congregation and also marks the conclusion of Sunday school classes until September.

“Military Mom’ is the title of the Mother’s Day sermon by the Rev. Dr. John Rankin at the 11 a.m. worship that follows the brunch. The service also includes congregational signing while the loose offering will support mission work of the deacons. Mary Catherine Schmidt will direct the chancel choir in singing, accompanied by church organist Tina Hixenbaugh. There will be no weekly chancel choir practice following the service.

Representatives from the church will attend Tuesday’s meeting of Washington Presbytery at the Chartiers Crossroads Presbyterian Church at 5:30 p.m. On Thursday, the church Session meets in fellowship hall at 7 p.m. Next Sunday, the church will celebrate Pentecost and Founders Day with the celebration of Holy Communion.

SS. CYRIL AND METHODIUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH IN FAIRCHANCE announces its schedule for May devotions: rosary and evening prayer will be followed by a social at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, Wednesday, May 22, and Wednesday, May 29. The May 14 event includes a talk with Pilgrim George Walters, whom many have come to know through Bishop Bosco’s column in the Catholic Accent. He has walked all over the world bringing a message of peace and reconciliation.

ST. GEORGE MARONITE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6 Lebanon Terrace, Uniontown, announces the ladies’ Guild is conducting its 52nd Annual Memorial Mass and Services, honoring all the deceased ladies of the guild on Sunday, May 19, beginning at 8 a.m. with reciting of the rosary. This will be followed by the memorial Mass at 8:30 a.m. and services beginning in the church social hall immediately following the Liturgy. The Rev. Joseph R. David is pastor.

ST. GEORGE SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH IN CARMICHAELS will celebrate its patronal feast of St. George with a Hierarchical Divine Liturgy on Sunday. Dr. Mitrophan, bishop of the Eastern American Diocese of the Serbian Orthodox Church will officiate. The patronal feast banquet will follow. Mildred Belch is the honored kuma for the celebration.

Officials noted, “This being National Nurses Week, St. George Church is mindful and appreciative of the good work of parish nurse practitioner Millicent Hunchuck and of UPMC-Presbyterian Hospital nurse Paulette Radock. Both have extensive experience in nursing and are highly competent and dedicated.’ The Rev. Rodney Torbic is pastor.ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 71 N. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, will celebrate Mother’s Day at Sunday’s 10:45 a.m. worship service with the Rev. Paul N. Frank delivering the message “Providing For God’s Children.’ 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 on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Acting as chalice bearers and lectors will be James Wood, Robert Springer and Dr. Allen Welsh. The choir, directed by minister of music Bruce Ludwich Jr., will sing. A nursery for small children is provided. 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, offers Sunday worship at 8:15 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday with Holy Communion celebrated at the 8:15 a.m. service only. Kids’ Time with God, a program for children age 10 and under, will be held in Noah’s Room during worship. Fellowship time will be held following the worship services.

On Tuesday at 7 p.m., the pastor will hold the fifth session of the six-week adult study “Jerusalem – One City, Three Faiths: Origins of the Israeli/Palestinian Conflict.’ This short-term study examines the history of the city of Jerusalem from its Jebusite founders to David to Jesus and to present day.

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, will have a Mother’s Day Family Service at 11 a.m. Sunday when the Rev. James Tweardy gives the sermon “Mother’s Day Story.’

There will also be a baptismal service at 11 a.m. Rev. Tweardy will give the sermon “Motherhood: A Sacrifice of Love’ at Sunday’s 8:30 a.m. service.

The church golf league starts May 14 at 5 p.m. at the Summit Golf Course.

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, welcomes guest minister the Rev. Dr. Robert Cahn, retired executive presbyter of Redstone Presbytery, to Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service.

Presenting the talk with children will be Bill Cahn, chair of the Christian education committee. A nursery is provided for children 5 and younger during worship. The service is broadcast live over radio station WMBS, beginning at 11:06 a.m.

UNIONTOWN CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 20 Robinson St., announces the Rev. Dr. Neil Hoppe will bring the message “Jochebed’ at Sunday’s 10:30 a.m. worship service. The children’s storyteller will be Clara Kendall and special music will be provided by the chancel choir.

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, announces Saturday is the Keystone Worship Critique meeting at 7 p.m. at the Whitehall Church of Christ in Whitehall.

The church 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 “A Mother’s Love.’ 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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NEW SALEM PRESBYERIAN CHURCH is honoring one of its younger baptized members, Colby Cole, by holding a blood drive at the church on Thursday, May 23, from noon to 6 p.m. Colby is the son of Laura and Jack Cole of Miller Farm Road in Uniontown and was diagnosed with Juvenile Myelomonocystic Leukemia in January. Since then, he has received chemotherapy and total body irradiation before undergoing a bone marrow transplant. He has received numerous blood transfusions and blood platelets and is continuing to do so as necessary to combat this condition.

All blood types are accepted. The blood supply is low and this will help replace the blood supply that Colby has used.