Church briefs
Today through next week: ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH, Edenborn, will have its annual homecoming on Sunday at 4 p.m. with Rev. Lee and his choir from Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church of Whitsett. Dinner will be served from 1 to 3 p.m. The Rev. Solomon Dotson is pastor. Florence Overton is chairwoman.
ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Beeson Avenue and Dunbar Street in Uniontown, worships Sunday when the Rev. Jim Fogg will give the message “Love Is Not Easy’ at the casual 9 a.m. and traditional 11 a.m. worship services. The 11 a.m. service will also feature special music by the Asbury Chancel Choir, directed by William Dreucci, and a celebration of Christian Education Sunday that will include teacher dedication and a special offering to support four Christian education ministries of the Western Pennsylvania Conference of the United Methodist Church. Loving Nursery Care is available for infants and children under 4. Children’s Church is available for children age 4 and older.
BROWNFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, located at the corner of Hopwood-Fairchance and Brownfield roads, will hold an outdoor worship service Saturday at 6 p.m. Participants are to bring snacks and chairs.
BROWNSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHARGE announces the Rev. Paul E. Wilson Sr. is beginning a special emphasis on prayer time. This week’s sermon is “Do We Know How to Pray.’ Services are Sunday at 8:30 a.m. at West Bend, 10 a.m. at South Brownsville and 11 a.m. at Brownsville First.
On Monday, the trustees meet at 6:30 p.m. at First and the administrative council will meet at 7 p.m. at First. On Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., small groups will begin meeting in the lounge at South Church. Small groups are open to women of the charge. This is an opportunity to share strengths and concerns through prayer and Bible study.
On Sept. 22 at 7 p.m., Steel City Quartet will be in concert at South Church. Since 1983, Steel City Quartet has appeared in more than 2,700 churches, fairs and auditoriums through the tri-state area. They perform traditional, Southern gospel, country and now oldies since their latest release “Fabulous ’50s Gospel’ was aired nationwide on television. Members include John (Legs) Lawrenzi, singing tenor and manager of the group from Sutersville, Church Johnson of Brownsville, singing lead and baritone; Dara Johnson, singing lead and alto; and Barbara Yurasek from Johnstown, who runs the sound equipment. For more information about any of the Brownsville charge churches, phone the charge office at 724-785-8704.
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, located at 308 McClellandtown Road, Route 21, Uniontown, is hosting its annual mission conference with Greg and LuAnn Lyons and children, missionaries to the Philippines. Today a dinner featuring traditional Filipino food will be held in fellowship hall at 7 p.m. On Sunday at 10 a.m. worship, the King’s Players of Lynchburg, Va., will perform the drama “He Came Seeing.’ Sunday at 7 p.m., the conference will conclude with the Calvary Drama Team presenting a reader’s theater version of “Bridge of Blood.’ For more information, phone 724-439-0301.
CALVARY UNITED METH-ODIST CHURCH, located at Clark Street and Collins Avenue, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. when Bibles will be presented to the third grade children. The chancel choir will sing. Kathy Voelker will present the children’s message. Junior church leader will be Jane Naymick. The Rev. Dr. Thomas Whitehead will preach “Settling Accounts.’ A fully staffed nursery is available. The Calvary UMC Youth group and parents will gather in the afternoon with youths from Asbury United Methodist Church for a picnic, crafts and fellowship.
CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF UNIONTOWN, 23 S. Gallatin Ave., on Sunday will hear the Rev. Art Mace, interim minister, deliver the message “What Are You Tied To?’ Rev. Mace will give the children’s sermon “Getting Recharged.’ 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 praise team will lead the 8:30 a.m. service while Patricia Miller and Ed Fearer will be instrumentalists at the 10:30 a.m. service. Special music ministries will be presented at 8:30 a.m. by the Thomas Family and in both services by Colleen Friedline. The Rev. Jack Herman, senior pastor, will deliver the message “Love and Betrayal.’ At 6 p.m., children are invited to participate in Kids on a Mission program while teen-agers are invited to the contemporary Power Jam service in fellowship hall. Adults will meet in the sanctuary where Rev. Herman will deliver the message “What in the World is God Doing?’
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 319 Church St., Brownsville, will gather Sunday at 9:30 a.m. for adult study on the book of Revelation. Children are invited to KIDSCHURCH at 10:25 a.m. in the rectory under the direction of Candice Sapienza. Corporate worship and Holy Communion are at 10:30 a.m. in the church. Janice Litton is Eucharistic minister. Mary Andrea Mitchell is lay reader. Joseph Gorecki, Terry Lent and Zachary Lemesh are acolytes. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Krise are greeters. The Pioneer Clubs Leadership Team will have a planning meeting on Monday at 7 p.m. Tuesday’s praise and prayer service beings at 7 p.m. in the church. Wednesday Bible study and Holy Communion will be at 9:30 a.m. in the rectory. Putting Christ in First Place will met Wednesday at 7 p.m. Parents may register their children (ages 2 to 18) for the Pioneer Clubs at noon on Sunday, Sept. 15 and 22 Pioneer Clubs Kickoff will be Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. in the parish house at 310 Church St. The Rev. Stanley Burdock is pastor. For further information or directions, call the church at 724-785-7958.
CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Uniontown, celebrates Rally Sunday at 9:30 a.m. for all children and youth classes with Sunday school for all ages. Leland Class is broadcast at 10 a.m. on WMBS Radio. Worship is at 10:45 a.m. when the Rev. Ken Jones will share the message “Wait? For What?’ The senior choir will sing, directed by Carol Atwood.
On Monday, the church will sponsor DISCIPLE Bible study at 7:15 p.m. at Fayette County Jail Annex, working together with Uniontown Larger United Methodist Parish. Rev. Jones will introduce the DISCIPLE format. Barbershopers will rehearse downstairs at 7:30 p.m. On Tuesday, the Golden Agers will meet in the basement at 1 p.m. and Rev. Jones will offer intercessory prayers during Partners in Prayer time at 2 p.m., remembering specific families of the church. Kids’ Morning Out is at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday and Friday. On Thursday, the faith-sharing course continues at Betty Guthrie’s home at 10 a.m. while choir rehearsal is at 7 p.m. Rev. Jones will officiate at a church conference in the Yough UMC Cluster meeting at Mill Run United Methodist Church at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. On Friday, Rev. Jones will meet at noon with other local United Methodist clergy to discuss Scripture for Sept. 22.
FAIRCHANCE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 17 Gallatin Ave., is celebrating its first homecoming celebration on Sunday. Sunday school is at 10 a.m., worship is at 11 a.m., fellowship meal is at 1 p.m. and special praise and worship is at 2 p.m. Officials said, “We would like to invite anyone and everyone who’s been associated with the church, past and present, for a day of celebration and worship.’ For more information or directions, phone 724-564-1447.
FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 690 Morgantown Road, Uniontown, announces the Rev. Don Immel will continue preaching a sermon series “God Gives Hope’ on Sunday with the sermon “Hope for the Family,’ which is geared toward marriage. The sermon will continue at the 6 p.m. service to assist in raising healthy children in a sick world. Childcare is available. Transportation is available by calling the Rev. Jason Lamar at 724-437-8101.
FAITH FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, Oliver Road, Uniontown, announces Music Weekend will start Saturday at 7 p.m. with music provided by Threshold and Choz-n-1’z. On Sunday, The Riffles will appear at the 11 a.m. service, followed by a birthday luncheon. Wednesday at 6 p.m. is adult Bible study and children’s church. For more information on church activities, call 724-439-2450 or e-mail the Rev. Gerald Capan at GAC@LCSYS.NET or the Web site at FORMINISTRY.COM/15401FFC.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), OF REPUBLIC, welcomes the Rev. Frank Lewis as guest speaker during the 10:55 a.m. service Sunday. Rev. Lewis is chaplain at the Fayette County Prison. The chancel choir will sing. A supervised nursery and second hour are held in conjunction with the service, directed by Rita Ballone. Derek Tolnai is acolyte. Greeters are Sperlock and Janice Brown. The Rev. Rebecca Hickok is pastor. C.M.F. Ministry meets Monday at 6 p.m. The Senior Fellowship Ministry gathers Thursday at 11 a.m. with chancel choir practice at 7 p.m. The church-sponsored food bank will open Friday at 9 a.m. in the Mariam Anthony Fellowship Hall. For more information, phone the church at 724-246-9387.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located at Fourth and Liberty streets, California, announces the Rev. Michael O’Brannon will give he sermon “The Wrath of God’ at Sunday’s 10 a.m. worship service. The choir, directed by Edie Skekel and accompanied by organist Carolyn Davis, will perform. Nursery care is available. Deacons Pam Luketich and Ardith Thompson will host the coffee hour. Sandy Parsons will be Sunday school teacher. The Daisytown Presbyterian Church will hold its service at 11:45 a.m. For more information about First Presbyterian, phone the church at 724-938-7676.
FORT BURD UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF BROWNS-VILLE, located next to Brownsville General Hospital, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. when the monthly special offering for the Brownsville Soup Kitchen will be received. The adult choir will perform, directed by Thomas Rishel. A staffed nursery for preschool-aged children is sponsored by the deacons. There will be choir practice following worship as well as the first meeting of the church nominating committee. For more information, phone the church at 724-785-3080.
GARWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH, Route 481, Scenic Drive near Daisytown, announces Stand: Students Taking a New Direction, will present their California University ministry at the 11 a.m. service Sunday. Rodney Henderson leads the group as campus director. Testimonies and music will be shared. A luncheon for California University students will be held after the service. For more information, phone 724-938-7431.
GREAT BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH, 47 W. Fayette St., Uniontown, announces Carol Ashton of Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers of Fayette County will bring the message entitled “Faith in Action’ at Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service. Calling the church office at 724-437-6161 provides transportation and a nursery. This is American Baptist Women’s Sunday. Holly M. Jones will provide the special musical selections. On Wednesday, there will be no Bible study. There will be a family supper at 5:30 p.m., followed by a business meeting at 6:30 p.m. Choir practice will be at 7:30 p.m. The parenting series begins on Thursday at the church from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Newsletter articles are due on Sept. 29. Sept. 22 is Invite a Friend Sunday.
HIGH HOUSE CHURCH OF GOD will offer a Kids Crusade today and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Jesz-Me and Sparky are Clowning for Christ. There will be ministry with Word, balloons, skits, games and prizes. For more information, phone 724-438-8606.
HOPEWELL UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 400 Hopewell Road, Brownsville, celebrates Missionary Offering Sunday during the 11 a.m. worship hour. The Rev. Gail E. Mason’s sermon is “Turn It Over to God.’ A special missionary offering will be received. Janet Adamovich is guest organist. Sunday school time remains at 9:30 a.m.
HOPWOOD UNITED METHO-DIST CHURCH, located at 122 Church St., will have a special memorial service during 11 a.m. worship Sunday to remember those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001.
INTERFAITH ASSEMBLY FOR CHRIST CHURCH, 7 Butler St., Uniontown, announces the Rev. Immanuel Enoch Agbozo, leader of Ghana Evangelical Society, will appear on Saturday at 6 p.m. to speak about his mission in Ghana and expanding his efforts throughout Africa. The program is open to all churches and individuals. The Rev. Rubin R. Bailey II of Freedom Baptist Church of Jeannette will bring the message on Sept. 22 at 4 p.m. Egreta Bailey is chairwoman. The Rev. Howard E. Dantzler is host pastor. For more information, phone choir president Patricia Hall at 724-438-3554.
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 phone number is 724-583-9040 and the e-mail address is jacob98@lcsys.net.
MALDEN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP (FULL GOSPEL-NON DENOMINATIONAL), located three miles west of West Browns-ville on Old Route 40 at Malden, will have Bible study Wednesday at 7 p.m. and worship Sunday at 10:30 a.m. There will be special music by M.C.F. Praise and Worship Team. The Rev. David White is pastor.
MCCLELLANDTOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Route 21, Church Hill, announces on Sunday Robert Fleischman, a certified lay preacher from Verona, will lead the 9:30 a.m. worship service. His sermon is titled “Non-Issue Issues.’ Fleischman is a registered professional engineer.
MORNING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH, Newell, will have special music by Rev. Mitch at Sunday’s 10 a.m. worship service. For more information, phone 724-938-2712.
MOUNT ARARAT BAPTIST CHURCH, Cardale, concludes its revival today at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Vincent Winfrey of Mount Olivet Baptist Church in Uniontown. The Rev. Richard Calloway is pastor. Mildred Skinner is assistant clerk.
MOUNT CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, Fairchance, announces the Mount Calvary Gospel Chorus will observe its 45th anniversary on Sunday at 4 p.m. The Mount Leba-non Gospel Chorus of Brownsville will be in concert. Nina Stith will be master of ceremonies. Refreshments will be served following the concert. Consetta Middleton and Geraldine Sawyer are chairwomen. The Rev. Robert A. Crable is pastor.
MOUNT LEBANON BAPTIST CHURCH, Baltimore Street, Brownsville, will hold revival services Sept. 18-20 at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Lynn Robinson from Dimwitty, Va., conducting the services. Guest choirs include: Sept. 18 – Mount Olivet Baptist Church in Uniontown; Sept. 19 – Change; and Sept. 20, Mount Ararat Baptist Church of Cardale. The church will celebrate its 102nd anniversary on Sunday, Sept. 22, at 4 p.m. Rev. Robinson will be the speaker. The Rev. Dr. Herman B. Jackson is pastor.
MOUNT MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH, 30 Church St., Smithfield, will host a Sunday school celebration for all ages on Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. Children’s games are from 4 to 5 p.m. while adults enjoy music from Paul and Barb Cramer. Everyone will reunite in the social room for a covered dish dinner at 5 p.m. Meat, rolls, beverages and place settings will be provided. Chuck Rygle, a Christian musician, will bring special entertain to close out the evening. Revival services will be held Oct. 6-9 with Dr. James Langley. He will lead Sunday worship at 10:45 a.m. A covered dish dinner will be held Sunday at 5:30 p.m., followed by a 7 p.m. service. Special theme nights include: Monday, Pack-a-pew Night, Tuesday, Youth Night, and Wednesday, Family Night.
MOUNT OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH, 51 Stewart Ave., Uniontown, announces its Annual Women’s Day, Women in Praise 2002. On Sunday, the 8 a.m. message will be by the Rev. Vincent L. Winfrey, pastor, followed by Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. The message for the 11 a.m. worship service will be delivered by the Rev. Marva Kirby, associate minister at City Chapel Church of Uniontown. At the 4 p.m. service, the Rev. J. Richard Calloway, pastor of Mount Ararat Baptist Church in Cardale, will minister. His choir and congregation will accompany him.
MOUNT PLEASANT CHURCH OF GOD, 936 W. Main St., welcomes Rabbi Ted Simon on Sunday at 7 p.m. to share insights on Yom Kippur and its significance to Christians. A presentation of worshipful dance will be part of the service. The church will hold a music reading clinic conducted by Merle Stutzman, musical director at Connellsville Area High School, from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 21. The clinic will introduce participants to basic sight singing techniques. The purpose is to help existing and potential choir members become better music readers. Local church choral directors are specifically invited to attend. During the clinic, eight new music Registration is requested but not required. To register, call the church at 724-547-7110 (if no answer, leave a message) or e-mail mtpcog@aol.com. A fee of $5 will be requested from each person attending with a significant discount for choirs registering as a group. For more information, phone 724-547-7110.
NEW GENEVA BAPTIST CHURCH, Front Street, announces special music by Casey Zinn and Carol Brooks will be provided at Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. worship service. The Rev. Robert J. Robinson will deliver the message “A One-Way Street.’ Children’s practice will be Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. There will be an evening of music with Dave Smitley and Candy Kinnan on Sept. 29 at 6 p.m. Refreshments will be provided after the concert.
NEW SALEM PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 27 S. Mill St., welcomes the Rev. Tom Ribar, chaplain at Waynesburg College, to Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service. He will deliver the sermon “A Real Power Play.’ Fellowship time after service will be hosted by Roxanne Gmutza.
PLEASANT VIEW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located two miles west of Smock at the intersection of the Pleasant View and Royal roads, will mark its Second Annual Community Day at 11 a.m. worship. The Rev. Keith Conover will preach “Sitting on a Bee.’ Special music will be provided by the adult vocal choir, directed by Elaine Thomas. Sandra Leichliter is organist and Tyler Show and Tom Sparrow will serve as acolytes. Ushers will be Sara and Ashley Linderman and Brooke and Brittany Liptak. An adult-supervised nursery for preschool children is provided. Children and youths are learning through WoRM this fall. WoRM (Workshop Rotation Model) uses art, drama, music, computers, videos, puzzles and games to teach. This Sunday will study The Creation Story. Pleasant View will hold its Second Annual Community Day activities Sunday in the Pavilion across the road from the church building from noon to 4 p.m. Live Christian music will be provided by the Stewart Family Band, Sandy Leichliter and 3 Thirty 3. Food is provided. Tickets ($1 donation) are available from the Church Family Committee or at the event. For more information, phone the church office at 724-677-2149.
ROSCOE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 300 Main St., begins its fall schedule Sunday and returns to 11 a.m. worship. Sunday school for children age 3 through sixth grade will begin at 9:45 a.m. in fellowship hall under the direction of Chris Jones, Linda Mudry, and Penny and William Stanick. “Runaway’ is the title of the sermon by the Rev. Dr. John Rankin. A series of six video/discussion evenings will begin Wednesday at 7 p.m. in fellowship hall. The series “Wrestling with Angels’ by the Rev. Dr. Tony Campolo will begin with “Guidance: How Do I know What To Do?’ Dr. Campolo is an internationally known evangelist and professor of psychology at Eastern Baptist University and Seminary in St. Davids. Rev. Rankin will lead the discussion, following the 20-minute video.
The church Session and deacons will have their annual combined meeting on Thursday at 6 p.m. It will be followed by the regular monthly meeting of the session at 7 p.m. Both will be in fellowship hall.
ST. HUGH ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 408 Route 88, Carmichaels, will host a Festival of Praise on Sunday at 7 p.m. with music by FIAT. For more information, phone 724-966-7270.
ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Addison, announces registration deadline is Sept. 21 for a Walk Thru The Old Testament seminar, which takes place on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Placing these events in an easy-to-understand chronological order, a trained interdenominational instructor of Bible Ministries uses drama, overhead visuals, etc. Cost is $12 per person, which includes the seminar, notebook and lunch. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Contact Carole Frantz at 301-746-5461 or Jerry Glotfelty at 814-395-5725 for more information.
ST. OLIVER PLUNKETT PAR-ISH, ST. MICHAEL ARCHANGEL CHURCH IN FREDERICKTOWN announces Renewal Days will be conducted by the Rev. Michael B. Semana Sept. 21-25. Schedule is: Sept. 21 at 6 p.m., Mass in Fredericktown; Sept. 22, 8 and 11 a.m. Mass in Fredericktown and 9:30 a.m. Mass in Marianna, 7 p.m. in Fredericktown; Sept. 23, 9 a.m. Mass in Fredericktown and 7 p.m. in Fredericktown; Sept. 24, 9 a.m. Mass in Marianna and 7 p.m. penance service in Fredericktown; Sept. 25, 9 a.m. Mass in Fredericktown and 7 p.m. Mass of healing in Fredericktown. For more information, phone 724-377-0128. The Rev. Edward S. Litavec is pastor.
ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 71 N. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, worships Saturday at 7 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church (Mountain Chapel) and on Sunday at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. with the Rev. Paul Frank delivering the sermon “To Forgive is Divine.’ 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 Holy Eucharist will be celebrated on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Serving as chalice bearers and lectors will be David Hoover, Dr. Judith Taylor and Lisa Johnson. Crucifer and acolytes are Darren Webster, Christian Evans and Lindsey Rose. Bible study will be held Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. at the parish house. Wednesday healing service and Holy Eucharist are at noon. 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 the 10:30 a.m. worship service. There is also worship at 8:15 a.m. Kid’s Time with God, a program for children ages 2 through 8, will be held in Classroom 3 during 10:30 a.m. worship. 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.
ST. THERESE PARISH, 60 Mill St., Uniontown, will host an informal meeting for people interested in knowing more about the Catholic faith on Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the parish center. Baptized Catholics needing to complete the sacraments of initiation through the Holy Eucharist and confirmation are also invited. For more information, phone Joe Bercini at 724-437-1900.
SALVATION ARMY, 32 W. Fayette St., Uniontown, worships Sunday at 10:45 a.m., when Capt. John Riley will speak on “A Disciple’s Trait.’ For more information, phone 724-437-2031.
SECOND ANNUAL RECOVERY JUBILEE will be presented Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at First Assembly of God Church Pavillion, East View, Waynesburg. This is a free gospel concert, featuring Autum Eisim-inger, Autum Laskody, Ralph Bou-chard and Bill Porter. Participants should bring a blanket or lawn chair. Menus includes hot dogs, hamburgers, chips and sodas. This is presented by Steps Inside Inc.
SEVENTH ANNUAL MUSIC ON THE MOUNTAIN will be held Saturday at the Fayette County Fairgrounds in Dunbar Township. The gospel sing will take place in the Fiddlers Building with handicap accessibility and food available. Sponsored by Romans VII, the ministries include Willing Servants of Shippensburg, Abraham’s Promise of Pittsburgh, Matt Pirl of Connellsville, Choz-n-1’z of Smithfield, Romans VIII of Connellsville, Anointed Three of Richwood, W.Va., Betty Riecks of Jefferson and About Him of Tyrone. A freewill offering will be taken. There is free parking, seating provided and food available to purchase. For more information, phone Nancy G. Weltz of Connellsville at 724-628-6528 or Marion Ritenour of Dunbar at 724-626-1870.
TENT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Route 119, south of Uniontown, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m., when Teen Class meeting at 9 a.m. and Circle of Friends at 9:40 a.m. Friendship Court is after church services at 10:40 a.m. Birthdays are Chad Gaster and Alison Burd.
THIRD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 425 Union St., (at Craig Meadows) Uniontown, announces the junior high youth group will have its fall lock-in today at 7 p.m. Call the church at 724-438-6877 for details. The Rev. James Tweardy will deliver the message “Getting the Call’ at Sunday’s 8:30 and 11 a.m. worship services. The Christian education new year kicks off with a spaghetti dinner by reservation and displays featuring the church’s various Christian education ministries. The senior citizens group Wise and Alive will have its fall luncheon on Tuesday at noon. Rev. Rodahaver will lead a Bible study series on Romans beginning on Thursday at 2:30 p.m. Calvin Youth Club begins Thursday at 4:30 p.m.
TRINITY UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, corner of Morgantown and West Fayette streets, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. when the Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Kisner will give the sermon “What’s Your Story?’ A nursery is provided for children age 5 and younger. The service is broadcast live over radio station WMBS at 11:06 a.m.
UNIONTOWN CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 20 Robinson St., announces the Rev. Dr. Neil Hoppe will bring the message “To Walk With God’ Sunday at 10:30 a.m. worship. Children’s church will be offered during worship and special music will be provided by the chancel choir. 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 congregation 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 “In the Beginning was the Word and the Word Became Flesh.’ The ladies Prayer and Share meeting is Saturday morning. Youth group will travel to North Hills Youth Rally this Saturday. The church meets Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. to study the book of Revelation. Small groups will meet in various homes. Phone 724-439-4747 for further information.
UNITED BAPTIST CHURCH, 126 N. First St., Connellsville, announces the United Baptist Senior Choir is having its annual day on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. Christian Travelers Male Chorus of the Bethlehem Baptist Church of McKeesport will be in concert, under the leadership of Norman Buckner and the directorship of Valada Walker. Gerry Smith is president. Ida Stokes Is secretary. The Christian Male Chorus has been in existence for more than 20 years, conceived by the Rev. Frank Nelson Roach. The group consists of 14 committed and dedicated men. They range in age from their 30s to their 70s and travel over the tri-state area. Music ranges from good ole’ down home gospel to today’s contemporary and moving sounds.
UNITED CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Malden Crossroads, California, announces registration for the Logos program is being held Sunday, starting with a dinner at 5 p.m. This program, now in its 12th year at the church, is for youths ages kindergarten to high school. Sessions include Bible study, recreation, worship skills and family time. For more information, phone 724-938-2098.
YOUGHIOGHENY WESTERN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION HEADQUARTERS AND CHRISTIAN CENTER, Route 21 and Duck Hollow Road, Uniontown, will be the site when the Children & Youth (G.A.N.G.) Gospel Explosion takes place on Saturday at 5 p.m. A special offering will be given for the youths. The group is planning to attend the Pennsylvania Baptist State Youth Division Oct. 12-14 in Harrisburg. Reese L. Hodge II is president.
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CHARISMATIC MASS will be held Oct. 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the Parish of St. Oliver Plunkett, St. Michael Archangel Church in Fredericktown, with the River of Life Prayer Group. The Rev. Vincent Gigliotti, pastor of St. Peter Parish in Brownsville, will be celebrant. A covered-dish social will follow the Mass in the parish hall.
CROP WALK: On Sunday, Oct. 6, a CROP walk will begin at Mount Pleasant Church of God, 936 W. Main St., at 2 p.m. and conclude at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church on Mulberry Street in Scottdale. A bus leaves Scottdale at 1:30 p.m. to bring walkers from that area to the start point. The bus will also be at the end of the walk to bring Mount Pleasant-area walkers back to their home area.
Each walker is encouraged to enlist sponsors, who have the ability to direct 75 percent of their gifts to any of 19 approved international hunger-fighting agencies. If undesignated, 75 percent of the money goes to Church World Service for worldwide hunger relief and development.
The other one-quarter of funds stays in the area and will be shared equally between the Scottdale Fresh Express, distributed through the food bank of Westmoreland County at the Mennonite Church at Scottdale, and the Mount Pleasant Meals on Wheels. For more information, phone 724-547-7110.
GATHERING OF THE EAGLES will take place Oct. 4-6 at Uniontown Holiday Inn. Speakers are Tim Wilson, John McGrath, Allen Johnson, Sharon Harper and others. Schedule includes: Oct. 4: 6 p.m., intercession, 6:30 p.m., registration, 7 p.m., conference. Oct. 5: 8 a.m., continental breakfast, 9 a.m., conference, lunch. Oct. 6: 9 a.m., continental breakfast, 11 a.m., conference will take place at Brownsville Christian Fellowship, 2 p.m., conference back at the Holiday Inn. Registration is $50 if received before Sept. 27 and $60 after Sept. 27. Continental breakfast and Saturday lunch included. Hotel accommodations not included. For more information, contact Brownsville Christian Fellowship at 724-785-7055 or the Rev. Linda Peterson at 724-439-3740.
HARVEST OF HOPE: The sixth annual Harvest of Hope will take place Oct 2, 3, 4 and 6 at 7 p.m. and Oct. 5 from noon to 7 p.m., sponsored by Faith Fellowship Church, Oliver Boulevard, Uniontown. There will be preaching by Evangelist Farrel Abraham and special guest speakers. There is gospel music by Free Spirit, Abraham’s Promise, Choz’n 1’z, Roman’s Eight, The Riffles and more. The Harvest of Hope will benefit the Family Abuse Council. For more information, phone 724-439-2450 or 724-439-1121.
MORNING STAR MINISTRIES, North Broadway Ave., Scottdale, will offer Youth Explosion on Saturday, Sept. 28, at noon. Ministering will be Christian rap groups, mimes, dance groups, choirs and justice system personnel. Sister Valier Meadows is chairwoman. The Rev. Michael R. Frazier is pastor. Refreshments will be served.
ST. JOHN PARISH CENTER, Uniontown, will be the site for an adult faith formation and information series modeled after the RCIA. Sessions will be alternate Tuesdays beginning Oct. 8 from 7 to 9 p.m. These are informal sessions with easy reading, group sharing and discussion and questions answered. It is designed for RCIA graduates, those in the parish ministry, those who have been away from the practice of the faith, newly married couples, parents and grandparents and anyone who loves being a Catholic and wants to learn more. Deadline for registration is Sept. 27. Cost is $25.
ST. MARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH IN LECKRONE will offer inquiry sessions for anyone interested in becoming a Catholic Christian on Saturday, Sept. 28, at 7 p.m. in the social hall. These sessions are held to address your questions and concerns before beginning a more formal study. Inquiry is step one in the Rite of Christian Initiation Process. For more information, phone the office at 724-737-5736 or Jane Pramuk at 724-583-2846.
SIGNAL OF LIGHT FULL GOSPEL CHURCH will hold a banquet on Friday, Sept. 27, in honor of the Rev. George W. Cooper’s 27th pastoral anniversary at the Shadyside Inn in Uniontown. For more information, contact the church at 724-737-5250. There will be a church service on Sunday, Sept. 29, with the Rev. Owen D. Anderson ministering at 11 a.m., followed by a dinner in fellowship hall. The Rev. Ray Langford of Oasis Ministries in Hazelwood, will minister at 4 p.m. service.
YOUGHIOGHENY WESTERN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION, 624 Duck Hollow Road and Route 21, Uniontown, is taking time to appreciate its kitchen staff by proclaiming Sept. 28 as Appreciation Day. A special dinner at 4 p.m. will be held at the Christian center.
Officials said, “Over the past years, they have volunteered their time and have worked tirelessly in preparing meals for banquets and sessions at the Christian center. We would like to say ‘thank you’ for a job well done. It is always good to give honor where honor is due.’
The honorees are Sister Elizabeth “Peggy’ King, Sister Lillian “Vaudine’ Harris, Sister Sarah Sanders, Sister Ida Stokes, Sister Mary Lou Burton, Sister Consetta Middleton and Brother James Middleton. The association is asking churches and auxiliaries to honor them with appreciation gifts.
Tickets are $12 and should be obtained in advance by writing the YWBA or calling, phone Sister Brown at 724-437-5756. No tickets will be sold at the door.
The Rev. Mary E. Morgan is moderator. The Rev. Dewvaul Tracy is executive administrator. The Rev. William Nichols is assistant executive administrator. Committee includes Rev. Morgan, Dr. Donna Ellison, Sister Bertha Hodge, Rev. Tracy, Rev. Nichols and Sister Beatrice Brown.