Church briefs
Baccalaureate services: ALBERT GALLATIN SENIOR HIGH BACCALAUREATE SERVICE will be held this Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at Glad Tidings Assembly of God, located on Route 21 between Masontown and McClellandtown. The three clergy associations that serve the Albert Gallatin School District are planning the baccalaureate service. The service will consist of a greeting and closing by the acting superintendent of schools and senior high principal. The choral department of the senior high as well as the saxophone quintet will provide special music.
Area pastors will participate in the service and the Rev. Tim Tanner will deliver the message. Participation in the service is voluntary but all members of the Albert Gallatin Graduating Class of 2002 are invited to participate. The public is welcome to attend. For more information, phone Rev. Tanner at 724-737-5050 or the Rev. Curt Nies at 724-583-0279.
Announcements:
UNIONTOWN COMMUNITY STOREHOUSE, 26 E. Fayette St., Uniontown, is collecting bleach as it takes a load of supplies to flood victims in West Virginia. Bleach may be dropped off at the storehouse Monday night from 6 to 9 p.m. For more information, phone the Rev. Brian Kisner at 724-322-7707.
Today through next week:
ALLISON CHRISTIAN CHURCH will observe Pentecost Sunday at the 9 a.m. worship service. Members are asked to wear red. A special offering will be collected.
The Rev. Michael Peton will be installed as pastor on Sunday, June 2, at 2 p.m. The Rev. Darwin Collins will preside. The ceremony is open to the public. For more information, phone the church office at 724-785-8810.
ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Beeson Avenue and Dunbar Street in Uniontown, announces Sunday’s casual 9 a.m. worship service will feature hymns and praise choruses led by the Rev. James Fogg, accompanied by Kevin Milliken. Rev. Fogg will give the message “All You Preachers.’ Children in kindergarten through sixth grade will have a Pentecost party during the 9:45 a.m. Sunday school hour for all ages. The traditional 11 a.m. worship service features special music by the Asbury chancel choir and organist Jim Hutchinson in celebration of Pentecost Sunday as well as Rev. Fogg’s message. Debbie Conn will promote Asbury’s Adventure Day Camp, scheduled for Aug. 19-21 at Jumonville, during the service. Loving Nursery Care is available for infants and children under 4. Children’s church is available for all children age 4 and older. A healing service will be held in Smith Chapel at 12:30 p.m., led by Dr. Frank Ronco. Emphasis will be on healing in spirit, body and mind. Asbury Youth Fellowship will not meet this week.
BEALLSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH will host an outdoor worship service at 10 a.m. on Sunday. Those attending are asked to bring lawn chairs.
BROWNSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHARGE observes Pentecost Sunday with the charge participating in Old Pike Days community worship service at Nemacolin Castle at 11 a.m. Members should bring their own lawn chairs. Regular services resume next week at 8:30 a.m. at West Bend, 10 a.m. at South Brownsville and 11 a.m. at Brownsville First. On Monday, trustees meet at First at 6:30 p.m. and the administrative council meets at First at 7 p.m. Next week is Memorial Sunday. For more information on Brownsville Charge churches, phone the charge office at 724-785-8704.
CALVARY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, CALIFORNIA, 777 Promised Land Drive, announces The Rev. Leon and Linda Armstrong will conduct revival services today and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. The Rev. Barry Mohney is host pastor. The Armstrongs offer an inspirational music program that includes Southern gospel, contemporary gospel and familiar hymns.
CALVARY UNITED METH-ODIST CHURCH, located at Clark Street and Collins Avenue, Uniontown, will celebrate Pentecost Sunday at its 9:30 a.m. worship service. Confirmands will be received into the fellowship of the church family supported, in part, by their parents and mentors. Tina Whitehead will share the children’s message. The chancel choir, directed by Paul Cramer, will sing. The Rev. Dr. Tom Whitehead will preach “Streams of Living Water.’ The sacrament of Holy Communion will also be celebrated using the method of intinction. A Welcome Tea for the confirmands will follow immediately after worship in the Wesley Classroom. A fully staffed Babyland and nursery are available.
CALVIN UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 307 Spring St., Brownsville, announces Sunday’s 10:45 a.m. worship service will include the confirmation of Jacob Anderkovitch, Tyffini Balog, Amber Gaggaini Savochka and Michael Werry and the sacrament of Holy Communion. The chancel choir will sing and the Rev. Aleda Menchyk will give the sermon “Changed by the Word.’ A noon reception will be held to welcome new church members.
CANAAN BAPTIST CHURCH OF HILLER will have an afternoon service titled “Women of Praise’ on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Geraldine Wilson from St. John Baptist Church in Lawrence. The praise team and choir will accompany her. The mime group STARS from Mount Ararat Baptist Church of Cardale will also appear. The Rev. Sandra McCain from Mount Lebanon Baptist Church will do “The Creation.’ A buffet will be served from 2 to 3:30 p.m. The Rev. James C. Cherry is host pastor.
CATHOLIC YOUTH ASSOCIATION OF PITTSBURGH will host the 29th Annual Art Rooney Dinner at the Pittsburgh Hilton and Towers on Thursday. Rich Lackner, Carnegie-Mellon head football coach is this year’s recipient of the Bob Prince Award. James O’Toole, politics editor for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, will receive the Bill Burns Award for outstanding achievement in journalism.
CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF UNIONTOWN, 23 S. Gallatin Ave., on Sunday will have the Rev. Dr. W. Darwin Collins, regional minister for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Pennsylvania, as guest speaker at Sunday’s 10:30 a.m. service. His sermon is entitled “Now We Understand.’ The adult chimes group will perform, directed by Michelle Tweardy. John Yukish 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 praise team will lead the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. worship services. Judy Requarth will present special music in the 8:30 a.m. service. In both services, the Rev. Terry Brown will give the sermon “Switching Gears.’ At 6 p.m., children are encouraged to participate in the new Kids on a Mission program while teen-agers are invited to their own contemporary Power Jam service in fellowship hall. Adults will meet in the sanctuary with the Rev. Travis Deans ministering.
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 305 Church St., Brownsville, will celebrate Pentecost at Sunday’s 10:30 a.m. worship service. Guest preacher will be the Rev. Philip Bottomley, former director of Christian Mission to the Jews in England and the United States, an evangelistic outreach, and most recently, the pastor of the Church of the Epiphany in Avalon. There will be a time of fellowship and refreshments in the parish house following worship. KIDSCHURCH meets at 10:25 a.m. in the rectory. On Tuesday, praise and prayer begins at 7 p.m. in the church. For further information or directions to the church, phone Christ Church at 724-785-7958. The Rev. Stanley Burdock is pastor.
CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Uniontown, announces the Leland Class of Sunday school is broadcast at 10 a.m. over WMBS Radio. Sunday worship at 10:45 a.m. is in the sanctuary on Pentecost with the Rev. Ken Jones delivering the message “Don’t Stand Up.’ The senior choir will sing, directed by Carol Atwood, organist.
On Monday, The Barbershoppers rehearse at 7:30 p.m. downstairs. On Tuesday at 7 p.m., there will be a planning meeting for those participating in the September calendar party, which shall convene in the Koinonia Room. Kids’ Morning Out meets Wednesday and Friday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. On Thursday, the combined DISCIPLE Bible study group meets at 6:30 p.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church with Rev. Jones leading a discussion of “A Congregation in Ferment.’ At 7 p.m., the choir rehearses in the basement Leland Class, directed by Atwood. On Saturday, Christ Church will host bikers riding from Maine to Columbus, Ohio, in the fight against Huntington’s Disease.
CHURCH OF THE INNER COURT, 526 Connellsville St., Uniontown, a nondenominational church, will hold a special ladies service with praise, prayer and a message by Sister Janet Moreland entitled, “Shut the Door’ on Saturday, May 25, from 5 to 8 p.m. It is open to women 18 and older. A Mexican/American buffet will be served following the service. For more information, phone the Revs. Moe and Janet Moreland at 724-725-7939.
CLARKSVILLE AND MILLSBORO CHURCHES will come together for a joint worship service at Pleasant Valley Church, Clarksville, at 10 a.m. Sunday to celebrate Pentecost. The Rev. Art Nelson will lead worship. Communion will be served. There will be no services at the Millsboro Church this day.
COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH OF ALLISON announces the Rev. Wilmer Crisp of Mount Horon Church in Pittsburgh will be the afternoon speaker on Sunday. Dinner will be served between 1 and 3 p.m. The Rev. Clara Yarborough is pastor.
DUNLAP’S CREEK CHURCH, 502 Twin Hills Road, Merrittstown, also known as the Old Stone Church, welcomes the Rev. Kent Lighthall as guest minister to Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service. Communion will be served.
FAIRCHANCE FREE METHODIST CHURCH, 53 S. Morgantown St., announces The Crusaders from Morgantown will present a concert of gospel music Sunday at 10:45 a.m. Wayne Bowers will be worship leader and Janice Cooper is organist. Junior church, preschool and nursery are available. For more information, phone 724-564-4231.
FAITH FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, Oliver Road, Uniontown, will present gospel music by Mary Mohan from Pittsburgh at Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service. The Rev. Dave Wardman will bring the message “The Power of Pentecost’ plus a special children’s message. Bible study is at 9:45 a.m. For more information on church activities, call 724-439-2450 or e-mail at GAC@LCSYS.NET or RVRFRONT@FADCO.NET or visit the Web site at FORMINISTRY.COM/15401FFC.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, CLARKSVILLE, announces the First Baptist Senior Choir will celebrate its annual Choir Day on Sunday at 5 p.m., featuring the Voices of Love from Uniontown in concert. Verteree Johnson is president. The Rev. Charles E. Thomas Jr. is host pastor.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), OF REPUBLIC, gathers to celebrate Pentecost Sunday during the 10:55 a.m. worship service. The children’s bell choir will perform. The chancel choir will sing and the Rev. Rebecca Hickok will deliver the message. The sanctuary will be decorated with red geraniums in memory and honor of loved ones. A nursery and supervised second hour are held in conjunction with the service directed by Rita Ballone. Following worship, friends and members of the congregation will join in the Mariam Anthony Fellowship Hall for a special Pentecost birthday celebration. The Joyful Noise service begins at 7 p.m.
The monthly C.M.F. Ministry meeting will begin Monday at 6 p.m. The Seniors Fellowship Ministry meets at 11 a.m. Thursday. Chancel choir practice will resume in late August. For more information, phone the church at 724-246-9387.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located at Fourth and Liberty streets, California, announces Communion will be served at Sunday’s 10 a.m. worship service, when the Rev. Robert D. Higgs gives the announcement “Filled With New Wine.’ Molly McClelland will be worship assistant. Alicia Kriebel will be acolyte. The choir, directed by Edie Skekel and accompanied by interim organist Carolyn Davis, will perform. Nursery care is available. Hayley Harrison will be Sunday school teacher. In place of coffee hour, the deacons will host a brunch in honor of Founder’s Day. Molly McClelland will receive a Bible from the church in honor of her high school graduation.
The Daisytown Presbyterian Church will worship at 11:45 a.m. Sunday with Rev. Higgs presiding as minister.
For more information about First Presbyterian, phone the church at 724-938-7676.
FORT BURD UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF BROWNSVILLE, located next to Brownsville General Hospital, will take part in a combined community worship service at Nemacolin Castle at 11 a.m. as part of Old Pike Days. The sacrament of the Lord’s’ Supper will be celebrated. Those attending should dress comfortably for the outdoor service. In case of rain, the service will be held at the First United Methodist Church of Brownsville. For more information, phone the church at 724-785-3080.
GIG COFFEE HOUSE, Route 857, south toward Fairchance in the Old Wynn Bargain Store, welcomes Joyful Noise, in concert today from 8 to 10 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Snack counter is open. Special is cream chicken and biscuits. 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 have a Pentecost Charismatic Mass on Sunday at 3 p.m. Wear red. At 2:30 p.m., red balloons will be filled with helium. No registration is needed. For more information, phone 304-594-1714.
GREAT BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH, 47 W. Fayette St., Uniontown, announces the chancel choir will provide special music at Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service. The Rev. Mike Hall will bring the sermon. Call the church office at 724-437-6161 for transportation and a nursery.
There will be no Junior or Senior BYF today. On Tuesday, children and youths will go fishing at Gary Brain’s. Meet at the church at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible study is at 6:30 p.m., followed by choir at 7:30 p.m. All newsletter articles are due May 24.
HOPEWELL UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 400 Hopewell Road, Brownsville, celebrates Presbyterian Heritage and Day of Pentecost with 11 a.m. Sunday worship. The Rev. Gail E. Mason’s sermon is “Communication, Connection and Cooperation.’ Those attending are asked to wear red and white for Pentecost. A special time for children will be held. Guest organist is Janet Adamovich.
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.
JEFFERSON-RICES LANDING UNITED METHODIST CHARGE will hold a joint worship service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Rices Landing Church. The combined choirs will present a cantata “Pass It On.’ There will be scripture, readings and a variety of songs and hymns.
LAUREL MOUNTAIN BAPTIST CHURCH, Route 381, Gibbon Glade, will celebrate Pastor Anniversary Sunday. The church honors the Rev. James Hickle for 26 years of service at Laurel Mountain Baptist, five years as assistant pastor at Bible Baptist, four years at Bible Baptist Christian Academy, four years at Laurel Mountain Christian Academy and six years as pastor of Sandy Hill Union Church. The sermon is “What is a New Testament Church in 2002?’
LITTLE ZION MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH OF JEFFERSON will host its annual spring revival May 20-24 at 7 p.m. Guest revivalist will be the Rev. James L. Cherry, pastor of the Triedstone Baptist Church of Aliquippa. The Rev. Claude Mitchell is host pastor.
LIVING WORD CHURCH OF GOD, 166 Woodside Old Frame Road, in the village of Old Frame, three and a half miles from Smithfield off New Geneva Road, will host Holy Ghost revival services with Evangelist J.W. Humphrey today through Sunday at 7 p.m. in the new sanctuary. For more information, phone 724-569-0677.
LOVE OUTREACH CHURCH, 8 Ash Road, Village of Phillips, Uniontown, is planning a Memorial Day picnic at the church at 4 p.m. Participants are asked to bring a covered dish. Games are being planned for youths. A gospel group will perform. The church offers worship Sundays at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. and Wednesday at 7 p.m. Youth group meets Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. Teachers are Lois Friedhof, teens; Candy Klink, middler; and Marsha McNemar, primar. It includes Bible study, crafts, games and snacks. The Rev. Margaret Jo Friedhof is pastor.
MCCLELLANDTOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH will observe the sacrament of Communion at Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. worship service. Hymn sing is at 9:15 a.m.
MORNING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH, located in Jefferson Township, will have a gospel music night on Sunday at 6 p.m. The Rev. Mitch Wall’s newly formed country gospel band, Steel Witness, will perform. For more information, contact Rev. Wall at 724-938-2712.
MOUNT OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH, 51 Stewart Ave., Uniontown, continues its annual spring revival services today and Saturday 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 Saturday at 7 p.m. The services will conclude on Sunday with morning worship message by Minister Marvin S. Harris and Rev. Crable at the 4 p.m. service.
MOUNT ROSE BAPTIST CHURCH, 9 Grant St., Uniontown, announces the Mount Rose Gospel Chorus will celebrate its 22nd anniversary on Sunday at 4 p.m. Guest preacher will be the Rev. Rueben Bailey, pastor of the Freedom Baptist Church in Jeannette, along with his choir, mime group and congregation. Sister Francis Dues, member of Mount Zion Baptist Church in Leckrone, will be master of ceremony. Sister Dorothy Linton is president. The Rev. Ludwell D. Wiley is pastor.
MOUNT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH, Grindstone, will have the Rev. Mary Baker of Union Baptist Church in New Salem for its annual Usher Board program on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Her choir and congregation will accompany her. Victoria Pennington is president. The Rev. Cynthia Hackett is pastor. Dinner will be served from 1 p.m. until the hour of service.
NEW GENEVA BAPTIST CHURCH, Front Street, announces Carol Brooks will bring special music to Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. service. The Rev. Robert J. Robinson will deliver the message “Childish Things.’ On Saturday, May 25, at 1 p.m., there will be a memorial service at Cedar Grove Cemetery to honor those who have served their country. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Robert J. Robinson.
NEW SALEM PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 27 S. Mill St., is honoring one of its younger baptized members, Colby Cole, by holding a blood drive at the church on Thursday 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 2002. 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.
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP-ST. MARY’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH IN LECKRONE will hold the Liturgy of the Hours with Benediction on Sunday 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 is invited to share in this special service,’ officials said. Afterward, 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 celebrate Pentecost Sunday at 11 a.m. worship. The Rev. Keith Conover will preach “Catch the Wind.’ Special instrumental music will be provided by flutist Jennifer Rittenhouse, accompanied by Lee Ann Conover on keyboard. During May, greeters are Charles and Starla Gadd; ushers are Pam Higinbotham, Edna Randolph, Karen Randolph and Ann Rittenhouse; and acolytes are Brittany and Brooke Liptak. A supervised nursery for preschool children is provided.
ROSCOE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 300 Main St., celebrates Pentecost and the 105th anniversary of its founding with the celebration of the sacrament of Holy Communion at Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service. Church volunteers will be recognized for their service to the church and community with a litany, hymn and prayer rededicating the congregation to continuing Christian service. “Caleb: An ‘I Spy’ Survivor,’ is the sermon by the Rev. Dr. John Rankin. The chancel choir will sing, directed by Mary Catherine Schmidt and accompanied by organist Tina Hixenbaugh.
An art show and reception honoring Tina Marie Hixenbaugh Bolin, church organist, will be held following the 11 a.m. worship service on Sunday in fellowship hall.
The show, “Perspectives in Art,’ will feature landscapes, abstract expressionisms, figures and experimental drawings done in oils and mixed media by Bolin. She is a spring 1002 graduate from the University of Pittsburgh with a duel major in studio art and history of art and architectural design.
The 1998 California Area High School graduate has been an assistant organist and then organist for the Roscoe Church throughout her high school and college years. She has also held full-time jobs and did an internship at a Pittsburgh art gallery while taking a full load of university classes.
Bolin, with her husband, Darrell, who will graduate from Pitt in August, are also raising their son, Darrell Jr. Bolin, has been on the university dean’s list throughout the four years.
The church Session is hosting the art show and reception. Some of Bolin’s works will be for sale.
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 Wednesday, May 22, and Wednesday, May 29.
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, 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 CAR-MICHAELS announces members of the William Kotch Family will attend the Divine Liturgy on Sunday in recognition of the placement in the altar of a large icon of the Nativity of Christ by wife Edna in honor and memory of William Kotch, who assisted the priest as an altar server until his death on March 15, 1998.
The church will celebrate the Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian on Tuesday with 8:30 a.m. worship. The Rev. Rodney Torbic is pastor.
ST. LOUIS CHURCH, West Sunbury, will offer a Mass with prayers and blessing for healing on Wednesday at 7 p.m. with the Rev. William J. Kiel as celebrant. The service is open to all faiths.
ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 71 N. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, will celebrate the Day of Pentecost/Music Sunday at 10:45 a.m. worship with all the handbell and voice choirs participating in the service with the Rev. Paul N. Frank delivering the message “A Neglected Holiday.’ 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, will observe Pentecost by celebrating 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 Dave Hoover, Thomas Waggoner and Lynda Waggoner. The men’s breakfast will be held Saturday at 8 a.m. at the parish house and the ladies breakfast will occur concurrently at Eat ‘n Park. The women’s Bible study group will meet at 10 a.m. and the altar guild will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the parish house on Saturday. 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 the Day of Pentecost on Sunday at 8:15 and 10:30 a.m. worship services. A fellowship time will be held at the 8:15 a.m. service. Holy Communion will be celebrated at the 10:30 a.m. service, in which 10 new confirmed members will be received through the Rite of Affirmation of Baptism. Kids’ Time with God, a program for children age 10 and under, will be held in Noah’s Room during worship. A luncheon reception will be held following the service to honor the new confirmands. Sunday school classes for children and adults will be held at 9:15 a.m. This will be he last session of Sunday school until September.
On Tuesday at 7 p.m., the pastor will hold the final session of the six-week adult study “Jerusalem – One City, Three Faiths: Origins of the Israeli/Palestinian Conflict.’
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.
SANDY HILL UNION CHURCH, New Salem Road, Uniontown, announces on Sunday, May 27, the church will have a memorial service that honors all past church members. This Sunday the church worships at 9:30 a.m. with the sermon “What is a New Testament Church in 2002?’
SOUTHWEST REGIONAL WOMEN MINISTRY OF YWBA, Route 21 and Duck Hollow Road, will host “Women in White/Men in Black’ at the YWBA on Saturday at 11 a.m. Guest speaker is the Rev. Richard Wingfield. Sister Luenetta Mason is president. The Rev. Mary Morgan is moderator.
TENT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Route 119, south of Uniontown, will have a Session meeting at 9 a.m., congregational meeting at 9:15 a.m. and worship at 9:30 a.m. Sunday with the Rev. Michael Shephard delivering the Pentecost message “It Gets You Started.’ Baptismal service for Keith E. Rafay, welcoming Saville and Joseph Molenock as new members to the church and Holy Communion service will be held. Circle of Friends Class meets at 9:40 a.m. Birthdays are Shawn Gaster, Debra Priel, Cindy Kopas and E.J. Long.
THIRD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 425 Union St., (at Craig Meadows) Uniontown, will celebration Confirmation Sunday when members of the confirmation class as well as a number of adults will be welcomed into church membership during Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service.
The Rev. James Tweardy will deliver the message “The Birth of the Church’ at both the 8:30 and 11 a.m. services. A Bible Sword Drill competition will take place during Sunday school, which begins at 9:30 a.m. Participants compete for partial payment of summer church camp costs. Bell choir practices have concluded for the season and will resume in September.
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. Guest teacher is Ken Bennett.
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 the Rev. Dr. John K. Sharp, former pastor, as guest minister for Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service. Communion will be part of the celebration on this Pentecost Sunday. Special music will be provided by the Trinity Quartet and chancel choir. A fellowship coffee will be held in the chapel after worship, hosted by Jack and Barb Leone and Larry and Michelle Georgianna. A nursery is provided for children age five 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., welcomes guest speaker David Radcliff, director of Brethren Witness. He will bring the message “The Beginning to the End.’ Children’s church will be held during worship and special music will be provided by the chancel choir. A covered-dish meal will be held after worship. A presentation about Iraq will follow the meal. 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, 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 “Jesus Christ – Walking in Him.’ 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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MOUNT LEBANON BAPTIST CHURCH, Baltimore Street, Brownsville, announces the Chrysanthemum Club is sponsoring a bus trip to Lancaster, to see the biblical play “Abraham and Sarah’ on June 1 at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $90, including transportation, admission and a buffet dinner. Bus pickup is in Monessen, Brownsville, California, Belle Vernon Park and ride. For more information, phone Tonya Kirkland at 724-785-4691 or 724-938-4303.
MOUNT MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH, 30 Church St., Smithfield, announces the children’s department will hold its annual Children’s Day Breakfast on June 9 at 9:30 a.m. for children in preschool through sixth grade.
UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITY CHURCHES will host a special organ recital on June 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the Beallsville United Methodist Church, Route 40, by Dr. Alastair Stout.
Stout was born in 1975 and lives on the Shetland Isles off the North Coast of Scotland. He began playing the organ at age 10 and composing at age 12. He has performed at St. Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, Ely Cathedral and many churches throughout Britain. From 1993-2001, he was assistant organist at Wesley’s Chapel in the City of London. In 2002, he came to the United States where he is serving as organist and director of music at the Coraopolis United Methodist Church in Pittsburgh.
Vacation Bible Schools
INDIAN CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH, 311 Baptist Church Road, Mill Run, announces “Faith Mount: An Extreme Adventure With Jesus,’ is the theme for Vacation Bible School June 3-7 from 9 a.m. to noon. This is for children age 3 through senior high. Officials said, “We’ll grow with God, having Bible studies, lively songs, skits, crafts, games and snacks.’ Children in first grade or younger should wear a tag, including name, address and phone. There is bus transportation. For more information, phone 724-455-7265.
The bus leaves the garage in Mill Run at 7:55 a.m., travels to Laurel Dairy Bar at 8 a.m., heads back to Mill Run, turning onto Hampton Road, turning around at Hampton Church at 8:10 a.m. Next onto Kooser road, turning at Harbaughs’ at 8:25 a.m., turns onto Fairmont Road, travels to Route 381, crosses 381 onto Baptist Church Road. Bus travels past I.C.B.C. to Shroyer Corner, turning at the end at 8:45 a.m. Bus goes left onto Baptist Church Road (past Mays’ and Broadwaters’), travels Stewarton Road to Mill Run Post Office at 8:55 a.m. Bus turns right onto Route 381, arrives at church at 9 a.m. Riders should be outside their house five minutes early.
MCCLELLANDTOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located off Route 21, will host Vacation Bible school June 3-7 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. with the theme Sun Canyon River Adventure. It includes crafts, songs, learning outdoor skills and games. Each day focuses on one Wise Skill: Follow God’s Instructions, Choose Friends Wisely, Make Peace, Show Respect and Trust Jesus. Cindy McElroy and Bonnie Hartley are co-directors. The Rev. Douglas Essinger-Hileman 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 Mount,’ an adventure with Jesus. There will be lesson, activities, hands-on crafts and snacks. It is open to children age 3 to ninth grade.