Church briefs
Today through next week: ALLISON CHRISTIAN CHURCH announces the Pennsylvania Cleanways project will begin at 9 a.m. in the church parking lot Saturday. Webeloes Den 1 from Pack 650 will take part under the leadership of Lori Rosneck. The Steel City Quartet will present a concert on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will follow in fellowship hall. A freewill offering will be accepted. Kids Night will be held Oct. 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the social hall for area children. The Rev. Michael Peton is pastor.
ALLISON FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, at the corner of Allison Avenue and Vernon Street in Allison No. 2, opens fall revival services Sunday at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Monday through Wednesday at 7 p.m. The Rev. Charlie O’Brien will give the message. He is a Free Methodist minister and a Fayette County native. Mr. and Mrs. Walt Crosswaite of the Norwin Church of the Nazarene will provide Song ministry. A time of fellowship will follow the Sunday evening service. For more information, phone the church at 724-785-2462.
ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH, Edenborn, celebrates the third anniversary of the Rev. Solomon and Natalie Dotson this weekend. Today at 7 p.m., there is a pre-anniversary service with the Rev. Cherry as guest speaker and CHANGE from Cannan Baptist Church in Hiller as singers.
On Sunday, the Rev. Russell Saunders will speak at the 11 a.m. service. He is the co-pastor of Solid Rock Church from Somerset. At 3:30 p.m., the Rev. Grant Howard from Mount Zion of Leckrone will appear with his choir and members. Dinner will be served after the morning service until 3 p.m. Florence Overton is chairwoman.
ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Beeson Avenue and Dunbar Street in Uniontown, announces on Sunday the casual 9 a.m. service will feature hymns and praise choruses led by the Rev. Jim Fogg, accompanied by Jim Hutchinson, and Rev. Fogg’s message “Be My Guest.’ The traditional 11 a.m. service features Rev. Fogg’s message, special music by the Asbury Chancel Choir, directed by William Dreucci, and Hutchinson. Loving Nursery Care is available for infants and children under 4. Children’s church is available for children age 4 and older.
Members are reminded to bring items to the church as listed in the newsletter and bulletin for the Children’s Sabbath celebration on Sunday, Oct. 20, to support Camp Hope camping program of Calvary United Methodist Church. The Asbury UMYF meets Sunday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for youths in grades six to 12. Dr. Gordon Turk, concert organist, will perform the initial recital of the Asbury Festival Recital Series in the sanctuary at 7 p.m. with doors open for those with tickets at 6:15 p.m.BIBLE TALKS will be held in the breakfast room at Fairfield Inn, 238 McClellandtown Road, Uniontown, on Tuesdays Oct. 15, 22 and 29 at 7:30 p.m. No collections are taken.
BROWNSVILLE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, 31 Market St., will have a women’s luncheon on Saturday at noon. Speaker will be Anita J. Jackson. Sue Robertson will perform a dance with flags. Spiritual Love from Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church in Whitsett will perform a mime. The Rev. John McGrath is pastor.
BROWNSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHARGE will offer different messages during Sunday worship. At West Bend, the message will be taken from Joshua 24:15-16. At South Church and First Church, the message will be titled “Why Did You Do It?’ Worship is at 8:30 a.m. at West Bend, 10 a.m. at South Brownsville and 11 a.m. at Brownsville First. The Rev. Paul E. Wilson Sr. is pastor.
On Monday at First Church, the trustees meet at 6:30 p.m. and the administrative council will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m., Small Groups will meet in the lounge at South Church. Small Groups are open to all women of the charge. 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, announces a new Saturday evening contemporary worship service. This is an informal community service that will begin at 5:30 p.m. This Week Free Spirit will lead the time of praise. The traditional worship service begins Sunday at 9:30 a.m., featuring a children’s message and an anthem by the chancel choir, directed by Paul Cramer. Emma Matthews will lead Junior Church this week. The Rev. Dr. Thomas Whitehead will preach “Some Things to Think About.’ A fully staffed nursery and babyland are available.
CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF UNIONTOWN, 23 S. Gallatin Ave., will hear the Rev. Art Mace, interim minister, deliver the sermon “Passing the Baton’ Sunday at 10:30 a.m. worship. Rev. Mace will give the children’s sermon. Sunday begins Week of the Ministry. 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.
C.H.A.N.G.E. (CHRISTIANS HELPING ANYONE TO KNOW GOD IS EVERLASTING) is having its first Joy Night on Saturday at 6 p.m. at Glad Tidings Assembly of God, 1711 McClellandtown Road, McClellandtown. Several choirs from Pittsburgh, Washington, Uniontown, Monessen and surrounding areas will appear. Maureen Pugh is president. Jefferson Lang II is chairman.
CHERRY TREE ALLIANCE CHURCH, 640 Cherry Tree Lane, Uniontown, across from Uniontown Wal-Mart, worships Sunday at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. when the Rev. Jack Herman continues his series of messages entitled “The Way to True Life’ based on Jesus’ last night of teaching on earth. This Sunday’s message will be “Experiencing the Peace of Christ.’ The praise team will lead the 8:30 a.m. service while Patricia Miller and Ed Fearer will be instrumentalists in the 10:30 a.m. service. Todd Glisan will present special music and the church choir will minister at the 10:30 a.m. service. At 6 p.m., Rev. Herman will continue a series on the book of Daniel entitled “Understanding God’s Purposes and the Power of Prayer.’ This Sunday’s message is “Triumphing Over the Lions of Life.’ Also at 6 p.m., children are invited to participate in Kids on a Mission program while teen-agers are invited to their own contemporary Power Jam service in fellowship hall.DUNLAP’S CREEK CHURCH, 502 Twin Hills Road, Merrittstown, also known as the Old Stone Church, welcomes Harry Wilson as guest minister to Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service.
FAIRCHANCE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 17 Gallatin Ave., will host revival services Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7:15 p.m. and Monday through Friday at 7:15 p.m. The evening services begin with a hymn sing, followed by worship. The Rev. Carl L. Brubaker from Lititz, Pa., will be evangelist. His topics include: Sunday morning, “Commitment: The Art of Being Steadfast;’ Sunday evening, “The Magnificence of Jesus Christ;’ Monday, “An Audience With the Almighty,’ Tuesday, “What’s In Your Mind?;’ Wednesday, “Learning to Care;’ Thursday, “The World’s Worst Prison;’ Friday, “The Blessing of Encouragement.’ The church choir and area singers will provide special music nightly. The Rev. Rory Ruder is pastor.
FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 690 Morgantown Road, Uniontown, announces the Rev. Don Immel will begin a sermon series “Walking for Fitness’ Sunday with the sermon “Walking with God.’ At the 6 p.m. service, he will preach “Walking in Power.’ The mid-week family service takes place on Wednesday at 7 p.m. with a nursery, Missionettes for girls, Royal Rangers for boys, youth group and Bible study for adults in the sanctuary. Childcare is available during all services.. Transportation is available by calling the Rev. Jason Lamar at 724-437-8101.FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), OF REPUBLIC, announces Week of the Ministry will be observed during the 10:55 a.m. Sunday service. The Rev. Rebecca Hickok will deliver the message and the chancel choir will sing. The Timothy basket will be dedicated for Bethany student Debbie Duckworth. A nursery and second hour are held in conjunction with the service directed by Rita Ballone. Don and Beverly Booker will greet the congregation. Toni Ranaldi is acolyte. The Joyful Noise Service will be held Sunday at 7 p.m. in the Mariam Anthony Fellowship Hall. Friends and members of the congregation are reminded that Rev. Hickok will preach her final message Sunday, Oct. 20, followed by a farewell reception.
The Laurel District Cluster meeting will be held Monday at the Perryopolis Christian Church at 7:30 p.m. The general board will meet Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. The Senior Fellowship Ministry meets Thursday at 11 a.m., followed by chancel choir practice at 7 p.m. The church-sponsored food bank will be open Friday in fellowship hall. For more information, phone the church at 724-246-9387.GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH, 2 Grace Lane, off Derrick Avenue, Uniontown, announces the Rev. Nick Philiposian will bring the message “Pergamum: The Worldly Church’ during Sunday’s 10:30 a.m. worship service. On Oct. 27, the church will have its annual homecoming service with the Rev. Richard Placeway as speaker. For more information, phone the office at 724-437-3401.
GREAT BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH, 47 W. Fayette St., Uniontown, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. when the Rev. Mike Hall brings the message. Calling the church at 724-437-6161 provides transportation and a nursery. Junior BYF meets from 2:30 to 4 p.m. and Senior BYF meets from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday. On Monday, cabinet meeting is at 6:45 p.m. and all church boards meet at 7:30 p.m. On Tuesday, dartball is at 7:30 p.m. with Larger Parish at Great Bethel. Wednesday schedule includes: Bible study at 10:30 a.m., family supper at 5:30 p.m., Bible study at 6:30 p.m. and choir at 7:30 p.m. On Thursday, ABW fall association meeting is held. Parenting series continues Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
HOPEWELL UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 400 Hopewell Road, Brownsville, emphasizes HIV-AIDS Awareness Week and observes Harvest Sunday at 11 a.m. worship. Canned goods and money will be collected. The Rev. Gail E. Mason’s sermon is “A Patch of Blue.’ Janet Adamovich is guest organist.
INTERFAITH ASSEMBLY FOR CHRIST CHURCH, 7 Butler St., Uniontown, will celebrate the church’s 26th anniversary on Sunday at 4 p.m. The Rev. James Cherry of Triedstone Baptist Church of Aliquippa will be guest speaker. Sweet Victory Choir of Interfaith will rend the music. The Rev. Howard E. Dantzler Sr. is host pastor.
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 ST. MACRINA RETREAT CENTER, Route 40, Uniontown, announces upcoming retreats: “Directed Retreat’ will take place Oct. 20-25. Offering is $250. Registration and $25 non-refundable deposit due Oct. 6. For more information, phone 724-438-7149.
MOUNT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH, Grindstone, will have a concert on Saturday at 6 p.m. The 80th annual homecoming and church anniversary will be celebrated on Sunday. The 11 a.m. speaker will be the Rev. Benjamin Forte, assistant pastor of the New Fellowship Christian Church in Columbus, Ohio. The 4 p.m. speaker will be the Rev. Melvin Wilson, pastor of St. John the Baptist Church in Lawrence, Pa. His choir and congregation will accompany him. Dinner will be served from 1 p.m. until the hour of service. The Rev. Cynthia Hackett is pastor.
NEW GENEVA BAPTIST CHURCH, Front Street, announces Carol Brooks and the Glorybound Trio will bring special music to Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. worship service. The Rev. Robert J. Robinson will deliver the message “How Can I Know God’s Way?’ A covered-dish fellowship dinner will be held at 5 p.m. Children’s practice will be Wednesday at 4:30 p.m.
NEW HOPE FREE METHODIST CHURCH OF GREENSBORO, located on Second Street, will host a Community Days Celebration Service on Sunday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m. with Three Rivers Gospel Group. A snack time will follow in the church fellowship hall. For more information, phone the Rev. Ginny Eberhart at 724-737-5455.
PLEASANT VIEW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located two miles west of Smock at the intersection of the Pleasant View and Royal roads, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. when the Rev. Keith Conover will preach “The Grass is Always Greener.’ Small Talker will be Helen Kester, PVPC’s student associate. Special music will be provided by the adult vocal choir, directed by Elaine Thomas with Sandra Leichliter as organist. Brooke Liptak and Haleigh Zosky will serve as acolytes. Greeters will be Gerry Barclay and Dana Hibbard.
Following worship, the youth group (seventh- to 12th-graders) will meet until 2 p.m. They will finalize plans for the annual church-wide Halloween costume party for all ages on Sunday, Oct. 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. There’ll be games, prizes for costumes and a hayride at 7 p.m. Bring a coat. The group will return to the church for hot chocolate and snacks.
POLKA MASS: St. Marcellus Roman Catholic Church in Jefferson, Greene County, will host a polka Mass on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. The Rev. Thomas R. Miller will be celebrant. Music will be provided by the Helen Matlak band and choir.
ROSCOE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 300 Main St., announces A Sunday School Class for Grown Ups will begin Sunday at 10 a.m. in the living room of the manse, taught by Marguerite Bethem of Velle Vernon. She is a member of the church and the chancel choir. Bethem, whose husband, Walter, is a retired plant supervisor of Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel, is a volunteer tutor in the Belle Vernon School District. This study/discussion group is open to adults. Coffee will be available.
Worship begins at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary with a time of quiet. “Incredible’ is the title of the sermon by the Rev. Dr. John Rankin. The chancel choir will sing.
“Wresting with Angels,’ the 7 p.m. Wednesday video/discussion, will continue in fellowship hall with the theme “How Can I Question and Still Believe?’ Madeleine Lengle is the video presenter. She has written more than 25 books, including Newbury Prize winner “A Wrinkle in Time.’ Rev. Rankin will lead the discussion.
The church Session will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. in fellowship hall.
SS. CYRIL AND METHODIUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH IN FAIRCHANCE are hosting rosary and evening prayer each Wednesday in October at 7 p.m. Each evening will end with a light social in the parish hall. The church will have a charismatic Mass on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m. Fellowship will follow in St. Helen’s Hall.
ST. GEORGE MARONITE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6 Lebanon Terrace, Uniontown, announces the Diamond Jubilee celebration will conclude on Sunday, Oct. 20. Honored guest will be the Rev. Stephen Hector Doueihi, Bishop of Eparchy of St. Maron, who will be main celebrant for the Pontifical Divine Liturgy at 11 a.m. with Chorbishop John D. Faris, the Rev. Joseph R. David and other guest clergy concelebrating. The Knights of Columbus and members of the Order of St. Sharbel will serve as honor guard. The Divine Liturgy will be followed by a banquet at 12:30 p.m. in the social hall. The Rev. Joseph R. David is pastor. For more information, phone 724-437-5589.
ST. GEORGE SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH IN CARMICHAELS announces the Feast of the Protection of the Mother of God will be celebrated in Orthodox churches on Monday. St. George will host the Divine Liturgy at 9 a.m. The Rev. Rodney Torbic is pastor.ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 71 N. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, worships Sunday at 10:45 a.m., with the Rev. Paul N. Frank Jr. delivering the sermon “Look at Me!’ 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 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 James Wood, Robert Springer and Dr. Allen Welsh. Crucifer and acolytes will be Jacqui Taylor, Paul Taylor and Kayla Warren. The nursery for small children is at the parish house. Tuesday Bible study is at 12:30 p.m. at the parish house. The Wednesday Holy Eucharist and healing service is at noon. The Rev. Thomas R. Finnie is rector. For further information, phone 724-438-7731.
SECULAR DISCALCED CARMELITE COMMUNITY OF UNIONTOWN meets Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Parish Center, 88 Pennsylvania Ave., Uniontown. The Rev. William J. Kiel is spiritual advisor. For more information, contact Molli Vassar, formation director, at 724-439-3142.THIRD ANNUAL EUCHARIST PROCESSION will be held Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. in Uniontown. The procession begins at 3 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, 50 Jefferson Ave. It will proceed to St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church, 201 E. Main St., and then to St. George Maronite Church, Lebanon Terrace. The procession returns to St. John the Evangelist Church and culminates with a social in the gym.
THIRD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 425 Union St., (at Craig Meadows) Uniontown, announces Erik Fitzgerald will give the sermon “Rehearsing the Drama’ on Sunday. New Members Class has been canceled until further notice. Marquis House Program will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. Released Time will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. Romans Bible study will be held Thursday at 2:30 p.m. g.a.l.s Bible study will be held Thursday at 5:30 p.m. Seekers Fall Party will be Oct. 18 at 5 p.m. Boy Scout Training will be Oct. 19 at 8 a.m. Special request from the church: “Please keep Rev. James Tweardy, pastor at Third Presbyterian Church, in all of your prayers and thoughts.’
TRAVEL WITH JESUS, Union Station Building in Brownsville, meets today from 8 to 11 p.m. for Bible sharing; 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 Sunday at 11 a.m. when the Rev. Thomas Ribar, chaplain at Waynesburg College, will be guest minister. A nursery for children age 5 and younger is provided. The service is broadcast live over radio station WMBS, beginning 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 “Songs in the Night.’ Seth McElroy will be children’s story teller. Special music will be provided by Arta Faye and A. Scott Hruby. Valet parking and personal ear monitors are offered. The church is open at 8:30 a.m. for prayer and praise. For more information, phone the office at 724-438-8372.
UNIONTOWN CHURCH OF CHRIST, 70 Roosevelt Drive, announces the ladies’ Prayer and Share group meets at the building Saturday. The congregation will meet Sunday for worship at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. John Woods, guest speaker, will give the message “As One.’ The church meets Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. with the Fall Harvest. Guest speaker Bob Benson will bring the lesson faith. Small groups will meet in various homes. Phone 724-439-4747 for further information.WITNESS FOR AMERICA XIV is an interracial and interfaith service unique to Washington County, sponsored by the Committee for Racial Equality. The service will be held Sunday, Oct. 20, at 4 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, College and East Wheeling Streets, Washington. Speaker will be Dr. Ralph Hill, acclaimed piano and harpsichord artist and African Methodist Episcopal Zion minister. An open, volunteer choir will provide music. For more information, phone 724-22208377.
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GREENSBURG DIOCESAN COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN will host its biennial convention on Saturday, Oct. 26, at Four Points Sheraton in Greensburg. The theme is “Renewing Our Trust in God.’ The convention is open to all women of the Diocese of Greensburg. Full-day attendance is $20 and half-day is $10. For more information, phone Millie Krinock at 724-537-2064.
MOUNT MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH, 30 Church St., Smithfield, announces the church’s Sonrise will present a special concert on Sunday, Oct. 27, at 6:30 p.m.
MOUNT PLEASANT CHURCH OF GOD, 936 W. Main St., is forming a grief support group called GriefSHARE for people who have lost loved ones. The first meeting will take place Thursday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. and then continue meeting the first and third Thursdays of the month from November to April from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the church’s Christian Education Building. For more information, phone the Rev. Charles Yost at 724-547-7110 or 724-547-4444.