Apr 11, 2003 45 min read

Announcements CROSS WALK: The Rev. Ken Walls of Fairchance begins his journey today to carry a cross from one end of Fayette County to another to recall the Passion of Christ and raise funds for mission work. Rev. Walls will undertake a 39-mile journey today and Saturday, walking along Route 119 from the West Virginia border to the Westmoreland County border. The Rev. Wayne Whoolery, pastor of Shoaf and Little Brownfield Free Methodist Churches, will also participate. Besides the Gospel message, the team hopes to encourage people to donate funds to SonLight Missions to build a home in San Luis, Mexico, for boys who are forced to leave their orphanage once they become teen-agers and have no place to go. They often end up on the streets. For more information or to contribute to SonLight Missions, contact officials at 163 Goodwin Road, Smithfield, 15478 or phone 724-569-4479 or visit the Web site at www.sonlightmissions.org

ABUNDANT LIFE CHURCH, located at South Union Fire Hall near the corner of Lebanon and South Mount Vernon avenues, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 10:45 a.m., when Pastor Nicholas J. Cook delivers the message “Life is a Test. Are You Passing?’ Guest vocalists Kevin and Wanda O’Brien will provide special music. Refreshments will be served at 10:25 a.m. The worship service is broadcast Sundays at 9 a.m. on cable television CUTV and there is a radio broadcast at 7:10 a.m. on WMBS.

ADDISON LENTEN SERVICES will be held Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Methodist Church.

ALLISON CHRISTIAN CHURCH announces elders Carol Ludwig and Stephanie McCormick will serve on Sunday. Diaconate will be Tricia Reposky, Barry Hatalsky Sr., Rhonda Brashear and Susan Toth. Alternates are Karla Lent and Adam Rosneck. Preparers are Rick Marker and Carol Ludwig. Acolyte is Adam Rosneck. The newly organized youth bell choir, Joyful Bells for Christ, will perform. They will practice Tuesday at 6 p.m.

On Maundy Thursday, the service will begin at 7 p.m. the 24-hour prayer vigil will begin immediately following. The youth group will stay overnight in the church until 9 a.m. on Good Friday. The Brownsville Area Ministerial Association’s Good Friday service will be at the Fort Burd Church at 7 p.m. The Rev. Michael Peton is pastor.

BROWNSVILLE AREA MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION will host a Good Friday service at 7 p.m. at Fort Burd Presbyterian Church, 200 Thornton Road, Brownsville. The Rev. David Clark, pastor of Fort Burd, will lead worship and the Rev. Dr. Herman Jackson, pastor of Mount Lebanon Baptist Church of Brownsville, will preach. The service was previously scheduled to take place at Brownsville Area High School Auditorium.

BROWNSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHARGE announces the Rev. Paul E. Wilson Sr.’s Palm Sunday message will be the last in a series called “The Struggle and the Glory in the Hills in Jesus’ Life.’ He will speak on “The Hill of Transfiguration’ and palms will be distributed at Sunday worship 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 South Church at 6:30 p.m., while the administrative council meets at South Church at 7 p.m. Small Groups will meet at South Church on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m., open to all women of the charge. Choir practice at First Church is Wednesday at 7 p.m.

The charge Maundy Thursday Holy Communion service is at First Church at 7 p.m. On Good Friday, there is a community service at Fort Burd United Presbyterian Church at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Dr. Herman Jackson speaking. Easter Sunday sunrise service is at 7:30 a.m. at West Bend. Breakfast will be served following the service. Easter Sunday service is at 10 a.m. at South Church and 11 a.m. at First Church.

On April 21, trustees meet at First Church at 6:30 p.m. and the administrative council meets at First Church at 7 p.m. For more information about any of the Brownsville charge churches, phone the charge office at 724-785-8704.

CALIFORNIA UNITED METH-ODIST CHURCH, 227 Third St. at Liberty St., announce its Holy Week schedule. On Palm Sunday, the children’s Sunday school rehearsal is at 9 a.m. with worship at 10:45 a.m. On Maundy Thursday, worship with Communion is at 7:30 p.m. The Good Friday community service is at California United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Barry Mohney of the Nazarene Church as the featured speaker. Several church choirs will present musical numbers. On Saturday, April 19, there is an Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. Participants should bring their own basket. On Easter Sunday, children’s Sunday school rehearsal is at 9 a.m. The 10:45 a.m. worship service will feature the Sunday school children’s presentation of “A Banner Easter’ and special music, directed by Linda Jukes, accompanied by David Boyd, church organist. A coffee hour, hosted by Emmilou and Phil Stewart, will follow worship. For more information, phone the Rev. Cris Decious, pastor, or church secretary Gina Mohney at 724-938-2270 or stop by the church office Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon.

CALVARY APOSTOLIC CHURCH, located on Rolling Hills Estate road in North Union Township between Sylvan Heights Cemetery and the PennDOT facilities, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Mid-week Bible study is Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. with part two of the series on “Building a Foundation for the Family.’ For more information, phone 724-438-5052 or visit the Web site at www.calvaryapostolicchurch.org.

CALVARY UNITED METH-ODIST CHURCH, located at Clark Street and Collins Avenue, Uniontown, will hold a praise service at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. Free Spirit will lead the worship.

Sunday’s traditional worship service will be Sunday at 9:30 a.m. The chancel choir, directed by Paul Cramer, will present in song and the video the cantata “Once Upon a Tree.’ A fully staffed babyland and nursery are available.

Maundy Thursday, worship will be at 7 p.m. The Rev. Dr. Thomas Whitehead will preach “Proclaiming Jesus’ Death.’ Those in attendance will be invited to celebrate the sacrament of Holy Communion by participation in the Service of the Upper Room. A fully staffed nursery and Babyland are available.

CALVIN UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 307 Spring St., Brownsville, worships Sunday at 10:45 a.m. when the children and youths will sing “Hosanna.’ The chancel choir will present an Easter cantata “Jesus, Lover of My Soul.’ Soloists are Rhonda Martini, Deborah McKnight. Liturgists are Gloria Redmond, Jamie Redmond, Diane Gaggaini, Margaret Sarkett and Darlene Jacobs. Seder rehearsal is at 4:30 p.m. Seder meal is at 6:30 p.m. On Tuesday, the chancel choir rehearses at 4:30 p.m.

Maundy Thursday service is at 7 p.m., including Holy Communion and Tenebrae. The sermon is “The Sacrificial Lamb.’ The chancel choir will sing and lead the Tenebrae liturgy from the Gospel of Mark. The Rev. Aleda Arnold Menchyk is pastor.

CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF UNIONTOWN, 23 S. Gallatin Ave., offers Saturday Night Central Service, a contemporary prayer and praise-style worship service, at 6 p.m. led by the youths. A Family Game Night will follow at 7 p.m.

On Palm Sunday, the Rev. Art Mace, senior minister, delivers the sermon “A Date With Destiny’ with a service of baptism for new members joining the church at 10:30 a.m. worship. David Landi will give the children’s sermon. Nursery and preschool care are available during Sunday morning worship, 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, across from Uniontown Wal-Mart, worships Sunday at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. as the church begins a 40 Days of Purpose campaign. The Rev. Jack Herman will give the first message in the six-week series called “What on Earth Am I Here For?’ The praise team will lead the 8:30 a.m. service while Pat Miller and Ed Fearer will be instrumentalists at the 10:45 a.m. service. Jenna Smalley will present special music at both services. At 6 p.m., children can participate in the Kids on a Mission program while teen-agers have their own contemporary Power Jam service in fellowship hall. Adults will meet in the sanctuary, where Rev. Herman will deliver the message “Understanding God’s Purpose for Our Lives.’

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 319 Church St., Brownsville, announces its Holy Week Schedule. On Palm Sunday, there is an adult study at 9:15 a.m. entitled “Faith Lessons.’ “Piercing the Darkness’ is the topic. KIDSCHURCH is at 10:25 a.m. Corporate worship and Holy Eucharist is at 10:30 a.m. in the church. The Rev. Stanley A. Burdock will give the sermon “Grace-filled Suffering.’ Lee Crowthers will be Eucharistic minister. Renee Smitley is lay reader. Joe Gorecki, Terry Carnathan and Zachary Lemesh are acolytes. Greeters will be Lewis and Wilma Crumrine. Fellowship Hour will follow the service in the parish house and be hosted by Kathy Lemesh. Praise and prayer is Tuesday at 7 p.m. There will be Holy Eucharist and pastor’s Bible study at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Putting Christ in First Place will not meet this week. The new First Place Class begins on Wednesday, April 23. The Liturgy of the Lord’s Supper and the Stripping of the Altar will be on Maundy Thursday at 7 p.m. On Good Friday, there will be Stations of the Cross at noon and corporate worship at 7 p.m. There will be no service on Holy Saturday. Eater Sunday, there will be no Sunday school classes. The Festival Holy Eucharist will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. For further information or directions to the church, phone the church at 724-785-7958.

CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Uniontown, announces the Leland Class on Sunday is broadcast on WMBS Radio at 10:10 a.m. Worship on Palm/Passion Sunday will take place in the sanctuary at 10:45 a.m., when the Rev. Ken E. Jones will lead the congregation in the Liturgy of the Palms. Palm crosses will be distributed to those assembled. The senior choir will sing an anthem under the direction of Carol Atwood, organist-director.

On Monday, Christ United Methodist and Dawson United Methodist will sponsor the DISCIPLE Bible study at the Fayette County Jail Annex. There will be a Maundy Thursday service in the sanctuary at 7 p.m. when the pastor with share the Liturgy of the Passion. The United Methodist Women will also deliver pies to those who placed orders.

CLARKSVILLE AND MILLSBORO CHURCHES welcomes guest Mark Worley to lead worship at 9 a.m. at the Pleasant Valley Presbyterian Church, Market Street, Clarksville, and at 10:30 a.m. at the Millsboro Presbyterian Church, Mill Street. On Maundy Thursday, the Rev. Andrew Slade will lead a joint worship service at the Pleasant Valley Presbyterian Church in Clarksville at 7 p.m.

CLARKSVILLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH, located on Market Street, worships Palm Sunday at 10:30 a.m., with the Rev. Domenick Sgro preaching an on-going sermon on the Second Coming of Jesus Christ “Is He Coming Back? Do You Know for Sure?’ On Wednesday, a 24-hour prayer vigil will begin at 7 p.m. The Maundy Thursday Communion service is at 7 p.m. Good Friday service and cross walk will have church members joining the community, starting at St. Marcellus Catholic Church in Jefferson at 10 a.m. and ending at Hewitt Presbyterian Church in Rices Landing. Easter sunrise service is at 7 a.m. Breakfast will follow. Regular Easter worship is at 10:30 a.m.

DAWSON UNITED METH-ODIST CHARGE announces its Holy Week services. On Palm Sunday, an ecumenical service will be held at 11 a.m. at Dawson Baptist Church on Galley Street, then processing to Cochran Memorial United Methodist Church. At 7 p.m., the Last Supper drama will be at Cochran Memorial United Meth-odist Church on the corner of Griscom and Howell streets in Dawson.

On Holy Thursday, there is a Communion service at 7 p.m. at Cochran United Methodist Church with the Rev. Roger Applebee preaching. Good Friday worship is at 7 p.m. at Vanderbilt United Methodist Church on Route 201 in Vanderbilt with the Rev. Keith McIlwain preaching.

Easter Sunday, there is a 6:30 a.m. sunrise worship at Bryan United Methodist Church, 128 Chaintown Road in Lower Tyrone Township, with the Rev. Randy Costolo preaching. There is a free breakfast for everyone following worship. At 9 a.m., an Easter cantata service will be held at Vanderbilt United Methodist Church on Route 201. At 10 a.m., the traditional Easter festival worship at Bryan United Methodist Church, with Rev. McIlwain preaching and at 10:45 a.m., the traditional Easter festival worship will be held at Cochran Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. Costolo preaching. The Rev. Roger A. Applebee is pastor.

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.

EAST LIBERTY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Main Street, Vanderbilt, worships Palm Sunday at 11 a.m. Food bank is Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon. Maundy Thursday Communion service is at 7:30 p.m. John Jennings is lay minister. Web site is http://www.forministry.com/USPAPCUSAELPCE.

FAIRCHANCE FREE METHODIST CHURCH, 53 S. Morgantown St., will celebrate Palm Sunday worship at 10:45 a.m. with special music by the choir. Linda Bobish will also sing a solo. The Rev. Wayne Sawyer will preach the message “Who Was on Trial?’ Palms will be distributed. For more information, phone 724-564-5000.

FAIRCHANCE-SMITHFIELD MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION will sponsor a Lenten community healing service at the Church of the Nazarene, located along Route 857, 8 Jeffrey Lane, Uniontown, between the radio towers, on Tuesday at 7 p.m. The Rev. Howard Foust is host pastor.

FAIRDALE FREE METHODIST CHURCH, 208 Nemacolin Road, Carmichaels, worships Sunday at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m., with the Rev. Tom Barnhart Jr. giving the sermon “Passion or Politics?’ Wednesday worship is at 6:30 p.m.

FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 690 Morgantown Road, Uniontown, announces the Rev. Don Immel will celebrate the Hosanna Celebration Service Sunday at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.

At 6 p.m., new spring growth classes begin: Sunday School – Perry Wingrove, Room 4, The Kings of Israel; and Bernie Rakoczy, Room 2, New Beginnings. Sunday evening – Rev. Immel, Rooms 2 to 4, Peacemakers: A Biblical Guide to Reconciling Personal Conflict; Pastor Chris, sanctuary, Experiencing God II -Worship; Pastor Jason, Room 5, Beyond Belief to Conviction; Sid Clevenger, fellowship hall, Experience Jesus Through the Visual Bible; Brian Seman, Room 3, Excellence in Evangelism. A well-staffed nursery is available during all services and transportation can be arranged by contacting the Rev. Jason Lamer at 724-437-8101.

FAITH FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, Oliver Road, will have a gospel concert Saturday at 7 p.m. The church worships Sunday at 11 a.m., when the Rev. Gerald Capan delivers the message “Cry of the Stones.’ There is a business meeting Tuesday at noon. Maundy Thursday dinner will be held at 6 p.m. For more information, phone 724-439-2450 or e-mail Rev. Capan at BEGIN GAC@LCSYS.NET GAC@LCSYS.NET END

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FAYETTE COUNTY SUNDAY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION announces the executive board will meet Saturday at 7 p.m. at Central Fellowship Church in Connellsville. All Sunday school workers are invited to attend. May’s board meeting will be held at the 107th Annual Fayette County Sunday School Convention on May 2-3 at the Hopwood United Methodist Church.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), OF BROWNSVILLE, 512 Second St., worships Sunday at 10:45 a.m. with an elder-led Communion service. Each Sunday until Easter, the Rev. J.W. Hormell will portray biblical characters during the sermon. This week his sermon is entitled “Pontius Pilate.’ The youth group will meet from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the church. Bible study is Tuesday at 6 p.m. On Wednesday, Lenten Bible study will be held at noon, entitled “The Denial.’ A Good Friday service will be held April 18 at 7 p.m. at Brownsville Area High School Auditorium with the Rev. Dr. Herman Jackson as speaker. For more information, phone 724-785-2488.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), OF REPUBLIC, announces the Rev. Norman Hunt will deliver the message “Glad Day, Sad Day’ during Sunday’s 10:55 a.m. worship service. Autumn Wozny, Justin Brown, Jared Gibson, Abbie Robaugh and Kendall Connors will be baptized during the service and received into membership. The chancel choir will provide special music. Robert Bonafice and Hazel Page will greet friends and members of the congregation. David Heckman is acolyte. A special time for children is held during the service. A supervised nursery and second hour are held in conjunction with the service directed by Rita Ballone. Robert Hough is organist and choir director.

The general board meets Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. The Senior Fellowship Ministry meets Thursday at 11 a.m. followed by the Maundy Thursday service at 7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. Friday, the church-sponsored food bank is open at 9 a.m. in the Mariam Anthony Fellowship Hall, followed by the Good Friday service at 7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. The 24-hour prayer vigil begins Saturday at 5 a.m. For more information, phone the church office at 724-246-9387.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located at Fourth and Liberty streets, California, announces Elder Richard Kara will officiate at Palm Sunday’s 10 a.m. worship service. Nursery care is available. Marsha Nolf will be Sunday school teacher. Soloist Jesse Kauric will perform. A special Lenten play, “Looking to the Upper Room,’ will be performed in place of the choral anthem and sermon. Deacon Loretta Huffman will host the coffee hour. After the service, the deacons and youth group will host an Easter egg hunt for the children of the church. Youth group meets from 6 to 8 p.m. Members of the Daisytown Presbyterian Church will join First Presbyterian for this special Palm Sunday service.

The church continues its annual Lenten dinner series on Maundy Thursday at 6 p.m. in fellowship hall. The deacons will host. This will be the last gathering and it features a Communion service. Attendees should bring a covered-dish dinner as well as their own place settings. For more information about First Presbyterian, phone the church at 724-938-7676.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 114 W. Church St., Fairchance, worships Palm Sunday at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Dr. George M. Hickok delivering the sermon “Triumphant Entries.’ On Monday, Holy Week service with the Rev. Howard Foust is at 7 p.m. Choir practice is Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Maundy Thursday service is at 7 p.m. Westminster Women’s meting is at 7 p.m. on April 18. Nursery accommodations are available. For more information on First Presbyterian, phone the church office at 724-564-2042.

FORT BURD UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF BROWNS-VILLE, located next to Brownsville General Hospital, will celebrate Palm Sunday with the youths passing out palms to the congregation. The entrance into Jerusalem will be proclaimed. There is a staffed nursery for preschool-aged children sponsored by the deacons. The adult choir, directed by Thomas Rishel, will sing. Then the service will focus on the Passion of Christ. The Gospel reading will be broken up with the congregation singing responses. The sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated. The One Great Hour of Sharing continues to be received during Easter. Choir practice will take place following worship.

The Maundy Thursday service begins at 6 p.m. in fellowship hall. Those attending are asked to bring their own table service and A-G, a salad, H-R, a side dish, and S-Z, a dessert. Meat, rolls and beverage will be provided. Worship with Communion will begin at 7 p.m. and take place around the tables in fellowship hall. This will be a time to reflect on Jesus’ last supper with his disciples as they observed the Jewish Passover Feast.

Fort Burd will host a community worship service on Good Friday at 7 p.m. The Rev. Dr. Herman Jackson will be guest preacher. Members of the Mount Lebanon Baptist Choir will provide special music. For more information, phone the church at 724-785-3080.

GARWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH, Route 481, Scenic Drive near Daisytown, will host an Easter party on Saturday from 3 to 5 p.m. for area children age 3 through sixth grade. Children are invited to hear an Easter story, do a craft, play games and hunt Easter eggs. John and Gayle Stahlman, director of Child Evangelism Outreach, will present the program. For more information, phone 724-938-7431.

GIG COFFEE HOUSE, Route 857, south toward Fairchance in the Old Wynn Bargain Store, welcomes Harvest Lights in concert today from 8 to 10 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Admission is free. This is part of Good Works, the Life recovery center. Snack counter is open. For more information, phone 724-564-1516.

GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH, 2 Grace Lane, off Derrick Avenue, Uniontown, announces the Rev. Nick Philiposian will bring the message “Of King and Cults” at Sunday’s 10:30 a.m. worship service. David Fisher will read Scripture. Kathy Opel and Mabel Yauger will provide special music. On Wednesday, the church will show a video called “The Easter Story’ at 7 p.m. On Easter Sunday at 10:30 a.m., the church will have an Easter cantata that includes songs of praise and Scripture.

GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF COAL CENTER, located south of Route 70, exit 36 West or exit 35 east, south on Route 481, turn right at the BP gas station and the church is on the left, is preparing for its seventh annual Holy Week Passion play and cantata “Watch the Lamb’ April 16-18 at 8 p.m. Performances last approximately an hour and 15 minutes. Admission is free but there will be an offering basket at the door to help defray costs. Seating is limited.

More than 200 people from the congregation made the production possible. In addition to the 100 cast and crew, others sew and care for the costumes, build, paint and assembly scenery, direct parking and provide and care for the animals. Members of the chancel choir and drama team, Acts of Grace, form the core of the cast with many supporting members, including the Sonshine Children’s Choir.

On Easter, the church will offer a sunrise service at 6:30 a.m. and combined Easter morning service at 10:45 a.m., with a contemporary worship service at 7 p.m.

GREAT BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH, 47 W. Fayette St., Uniontown, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Robert Hill, guest speaker, bringing the message. Calling the church office at 724-437-6161 provides transportation and a nursery.

On Monday, cabinet meeting is at 6:45 p.m. and all church boards meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, there is no Bible study, family supper or music. Choir meets at 7 p.m. Maundy Thursday Communion service is at 7 p.m. On Good Friday, the office will close at noon. On Sunday, sunrise service is at 8 a.m. and breakfast is at 8:30 a.m.

GREENE VALLEY PRESYBYTERIAN CHURCH, located at 104 E. Green St., Carmichaels, announces the Rev. Harold O. Kelley will have a Maundy Thursday Communion service at 7 p.m. The Good Friday Community service will begin at noon and run until 3 p.m. At 7 p.m. Friday, the youths will present “The Underground Church.’ The church will have an Easter sunrise service at 6 a.m. in the fellowship room with a breakfast to follow. Regular worship is at 10:50 a.m. Every Sunday, the youth group meets at 6 p.m., Pioneer Club for grades one through six meets at 6 p.m. and the adult class meets at 6:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. For more information, phone 724-966-5291.

HIGH HOUSE CHURCH OF GOD, 1156 Walnut Hill Road, will host a revival starting Easter Sunday at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. and Monday through Friday at 7 p.m. Greg Myers is the evangelist. The theme is “Jesus is the Answer.’ For more information, phone 724-438-8606 or visit the Web site www.angelfire.com/pa5/highhousechurch

. To reach the church from Uniontown, at Uniontown Shopping Center, take Walnut Hill Road west. Continue south toward Smithfield. Travel approximately three miles to the church, located on the left across from Country Convenient Store.

HOPEWELL UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 400 Hopewell Road, Brownsville, will have choir practice at 8:30 a.m. The Palm Sunday worship begins at 9:30 a.m. Lighting of the Lenten candle will take place. The theme emphasizes the hand of God as signifying learning. The Rev. Gail E. Mason’s sermon is “Jesus is Coming.’ Maundy Thursday worship is at 6 p.m. with a Service of Light and Darkness, including Communion. The candle representing the hand of God signifies salvation. Both services will have a special offering for One Great Hour of Sharing. Janet Adamovich is organist.

KLONDIKE CLERGY ASSOCIATION will host a community Easter sunrise service at 6 a.m. at Jacob’s Lutheran Church in the cemetery. Officials said, “The risen Christ was discovered in a graveyard and so we go there to celebrate his victory over death.’ The Rev. Bernie Carl, interim pastor at Jacob’s Lutheran, is preaching. The host church will provide a light breakfast in the church basement following the service. For more information, phone Jacob’s Lutheran Church at 724-583-9040. The president of the Klondike Clergy is the Rev. Bob Lewis at 724-583-9207.

LOVE OUTREACH CHURCH, 8 Ash Road, Village of Phillips, Uniontown, will celebrate Palm Sunday with a parade through the village of Phillips, beginning at 11 a.m. inside the sanctuary with praise and worship. The Harvest Aires gospel singers and friends and members of the church will perform special music. The congregation will walk through Phillips waving palms and handing out Bible tracts and church literature. Upon returning to the church, the congregation will participate in a covered dish dinner in the social hall.

LOVE OUTREACH COFFEEHOUSE, 101 Peach Lane, Village of Phillips, Uniontown, is open every Friday evening. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Concerts begin at 8 p.m. All gospel singers and musicians are invited to come to the coffee house and join in the entertainment for the evening. Admission and refreshments are free.

MASONTOWN BRETHREN CHURCH, 112 W. Church Ave., will host The Upper Room Group on Sunday at 6 p.m. with their presentation “The Last Supper.’ The Upper Room Group is a Christian ministry dedicated to presenting the Last Supper. They are a multi-denominational group and have been ministering in churches throughout the Western Pennsylvania area since 1978. They believe in the universal appeal of the portrayal of the Last Supper as both an historical and spiritual event. There will be Communion by intinction and a free-will offering will be received for the group. For more information, phone the Rev. Curt Nies at 724-583-0279 or begin revcurt@truthmail.com revcurt@truthmail.com end

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MCCLELLANDTOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Route 21, Church Hill, observes Palm/Passion Sunday at 11 a.m. worship when Rebecca Drover, the commissioned lay interim pastor, will deliver the sermon “Love a Parade.’ The combined junior-adult choir will provide special music. Janet Adamovich is organist. Kathy Berry-Layton will present a Minute for Mission concerning One Great Hour of Sharing. Envelopes and coin boxes for this special offering will be received. Through these gifts, the Presbyterian Hunger Fund emergency shelters and outreach centers for migrant workers have helped put food on tables. Deacons will present flowers to Golden Age church members and are sponsoring a project to gather miscellaneous and personal items for military service members such as stationery, hand lotion, lip balm, sunglasses, puzzle books and pre-sweetened drink mixes. Boxes will be sent to specific individuals. Sandra Coulson is deacon board president. Youth fellowship leaders Linda and Michael Bork are planning an Easter egg hunt/party at 6 p.m.

On Maundy Thursday, McClellandtown Presbyterian and Grace Chapel Presbyterian Church will join together in a 7:30 p.m. worship service at McClellandtown. Pastor Drover will have a meditation “Images of a Servant King,’ an eyewitness account of the Last Supper, while a selection of artistic renditions of Jesus’ life and Passion will be shown. Soloist David McElroy will sing. During Communion, the Lord’s Supper will be distributed in the pews and offered by intinction.

MORNING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH, Newell, has no Saturday coffeehouse. Sunday worship is at 10 a.m. with special music by the Rev. Mitch Wall. The youth group meets Wednesday at 6 p.m. Bible study/prayer meeting is at 7 p.m. For more information, contact the Rev. Mitch Wall at 724-938-7937.

MOUNT ARARAT BAPTIST CHURCH, Filbert/Orient Road, Cardale, will host a women’s conference on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. with Pastor Janet Popovich of Shiloh Bible Institute. Theme is “Flowers and ‘Flow’..ers.’ For more information, phone 724-246-2090.

The church will hold Good Friday services at 7 p.m. “The Seven Last Words’ will be presented by seven members of the clergy. The Rev. Richard Calloway is host pastor.

MOUNT CALVARY MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, Fairchance, announces the Women’s Home and Foreign Mission, Uniontown District Education Department, will have a service at the church Sunday at 3:30 p.m. The Rev. Steven D. Ellis of the Temple of Deliverance and Praise from Burlington, N.J., will be featured preacher. The Totally Committed to Jesus Christ will be guest singers. Dinner will be served from 1 to 3 p.m. Rosemary Woods is chairwoman. The Rev. Robert A. Crable is host pastor.

MOUNT LEBANON BAPTIST CHURCH, Baltimore Street, Brownsville, announces the Senior Usher Ministry of Mount Lebanon Baptist Church will have its Annual Palm Sunday Tea at 4 p.m. Usher boards of other churches are invited to come and fellowship. Theme is “Shoes and Scarves’ so women are to bring shoes and scarves. The church is also looking for nostalgic shoes for display. There will be a display of miniature shoes and handbags. Anyone can bring their on to display. Men are also invited to bring, wear or display shoes. Beulah Mack is president of the senior ushers. The Rev. Dr. Herman B. Jackson is pastor.

MOUNT MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH, 30 Church St., Smithfield, announces the Mount Moriah Choir will present an Easter cantata entitled “Written in Red’ during the 10:45 a.m. worship on Sunday, April 20.

MOUNT OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH, 51 Stewart Ave., Uniontown, announces the Mount Olivet Baptist Church Youth Choir will celebrate its 10th Annual Gospel Spring Concert on Sunday at 5 p.m. Master of ceremonies will be Marci Amos and special music is by the KMS Choir, Spirit ‘n Truth Phase II, Spiritual Mime, Queen Jones and a poem reading by Rafell Williams. The Rev. Vincent L. Winfrey Sr. is pastor. Director is Emma Martin. Director is Waynette Cherry. Minister of music is Mary L. Hall.

NEW BEGINNINGS COV-ENANT CHURCH, 171 Connellsville St., Uniontown, will hold a contemporary worship service Sunday at 10 a.m., led by the Rev. Adam Lawson, associate pastor, church praise team and drummer Don Collins. The Rev. Mark Lawson, senior pastor, will bring the message. Covenant Clubhouse is available for ages 3 to 12 during worship. The church also worships at 6 p.m. with another contemporary worship. During the evening, Covenant Kids and the youth group will meet in the youth sanctuary.

The pastors will start a new Bible study series on Wednesday night on “Attitudes.’ Following this series, the pastors will start leadership classes and discipleship classes for everyone, beginning within the next few weeks. During Bible studies handouts, illustrations and discussion is used. The church also offers Men of Integrity, a men’s ministry, and Women of Valor, a women’s ministry, which meet monthly to fellowship and study God’s word. The church is designed to minister to all ages and to the family. For more information or transportation, phone the office at 724-437-0706.

NEW GENEVA BAPTIST CHURCH, Front Street, announce Marcellus Evans and Casey Zinn will present special music at the 9:30 a.m. worship service. The children will perform the music “Hallelujah, He Did It.’ The Rev. Robert J. Robinson will deliver the message “Peter Finds the Warmth.’ Children’s practice is Saturday at 10 a.m. and Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. There will be an Easter breakfast at 8 a.m.

NEW HOPE FREE METHO-DIST CHURCH, located on Second Street, announces its Holy Week schedule. The church will host the Greensboro community Good Friday service at 7 p.m., featuring Steel City Quartet, and will have Easter Sunday service at 11 a.m. For more information, phone the Rev. Ginny Eberhart at 724-737-5455.

NEW SALEM PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 27 S. Mill St., announces the Rev. Marnie Abraham Russell will deliver the sermon “From RAH to RAW’ at the 11 a.m. worship service on Palm Sunday. This is also Confirmation Sunday. Confirmands are Thomas Coldren, Lisa Crago, Arianne Gmutza, Emily Nagy and Dan Voithoffer. The One Great Hour of Sharing Offering will also be dedicated. A fellowship time hosted by the deacons will be held after the service to welcome new members. A nursery with adult supervision is provided during worship.

The Maundy Thursday worship with the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper and Tenebrae will begin at 7:30 p.m. The New Salem Community Good Friday service will be held at New Salem Presbyterian Church at 7:30 p.m. The Rev. Mary Baker of Union Baptist Church will preach “What A Difference A Day Makes.’

On Easter Sunday, the New Salem community sunrise service and breakfast will be held at Union Baptist Church at 6:30 a.m. with Rev. Russell preaching “Come Together.’ There will be a traditional Festal Ester worship and fellowship time at 11 a.m.

OAK HILL BAPTIST CHURCH, 100 Old Frame Road, Smithfield, announces as part of its Holy Week services, it will present “The Living Picture,’ The Last Supper, on Good Friday at 7 p.m. Based on Leonardo da Vinci’s famous portrayal of the Last Supper, each disciple will be introduced as he takes his place at the table. The church will observe Communion. The Rev. Donald E. Walls is interim pastor.

PLEASANT VIEW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located two miles west of Smock at the intersection of the Pleasant View and Royal roads, will observe Palm Sunday at 11 a.m. worship when the Rev. Keith Conover will preach “Choosing Sides.’ Brandon Thomas Shutz, son of Thomas and Deirdre Shutz, will receive the sacrament of baptism. David Rittenhouse will be Small Talker. The adult vocal choir and the PVPC Band, directed by Lee Ann Conover, will provide special music. Sandra Leichliter is organist. Greeters for April are Emma Lee and Bill Williams. Acolytes are Ashley Linderman and Molly McClure. An adult-supervised nursery is provided for preschool children from the conclusion of Small Talk until the end of worship. The One Great Hour of Sharing Offering will be received on Palm Sunday. The fund provides relive to people in crisis as well as partnerships with communities, focused on long-term solutions to chronic problems.

The Maundy (Command) Thursday worship service will be held at 7:30 p.m. The story of Jesus’ passion will be retold in words and music through the eyes of apostle Luke. The adult vocal choir, directed by Elaine Thomas, will present the cantata, “Once Upon a Tree.’ Soloists include Jack Frost, bass/baritone; Heather Mazur, soprano; Christopher Stachtiaris, tenor; and Irene Williams, soprano. The service will include Holy Communion, commemorating the Last Supper, and worship will end with the Stripping of the Sanctuary.

The Third Annual Tailgate Party will be held May 4, following worship. For more information, phone the office at 724-677-2149.

ROSCOE COMMUNITY GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE will be held at 7:30 p.m. at Roscoe Presbyterian Church. Led by pastors and parishioners from the Roscoe Methodist and Presbyterian Churches, the service will include special music by a combined choir of area churches, directed by Mary Catherine Schmidt, choir director of the host church. The community also gathers for an ecumenical community Thanksgiving service on Thanksgiving eve and a late summer community Vacation Bible School, held Aug. 4-8 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Roscoe Presbyterian Church.

ROSCOE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 300 Main St., announces the chancel choir will lead the opening Procession of Palms at 11 a.m. worship on Sunday. Palms will be scattered as they walk toward the chancel in this annual Palm Sunday tradition marking the Passover parade into Jerusalem over 1,900 years ago. The chancel choir, directed by Mary Catherine Schmidt, will sing. Betty Ermlick is organist. “A Different Kind of Parade’ is the sermon given by the Rev. Dr. John Rankin from his Lenten series “A Different Kind of Leader.’ Envelopes will be provided to receive the annual One great Hour of Sharing Offering used to assist in disaster relief. The loose offering this Sunday will go for the support of the mission of the deacons.

Janet Ray Circle will meet Monday at 7 p.m. in fellowship hall. Helen Adrachek, Betty Johnson and Anna Kipp are hostesses. The last Lenten dinner/program will be held Maundy Thursday at 6 p.m. in fellowship hall. The Church Session will host and provide the entr?e, rolls and beverages. Those attending area asked to bring a vegetable, salad or dessert and their own table service. The evening will be the concluding program led by volunteers of “Watchers on the Hill.’ The evening will end with the sacrament of Holy Communion around the tables.

ST. ALOYSIUS ROMAN CATH-OLIC CHURCH, Ranch Road, Dunbar, will host the Pennsylvania Mission of Divine Mercy speaking tour on Sunday at 2 p.m. The program is conducted by the Sisters of Reparation to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus from Steubenville, Ohio. Their missionary apostolate is to spread the message of Divine Mercy as given by the Lord to St. Faustina. Their mission is also to deepen appreciation for the sacraments of mercy, which are the Holy Eucharist and Reconciliation. The one-hour talk will be followed by the recitation of the Chaplet of Mercy and veneration of a First Class Relic of St. Faustina.

ST. GEORGE MARONITE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6 Lebanon Terrace, Uniontown, will conclude its Friday Lenten series today at 5:45 p.m., followed by a Lenten meal in the parish hall. Hosting are St. George Conference, St. Vincent DePaul Society.

Holy Week services begin with Hosanna Sunday, observed Saturday at 5 p.m. with regular liturgy and Sunday at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Liturgies. Palms will be distributed at all Liturgies. The procession with palms will be during the 10:30 a.m. Liturgy. Monday Liturgy is at 9 a.m. with the Rite of Coming to the Harbor Service at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday Liturgy is at 9 a.m. with the Rite of Coming to the Harbor Service at 7:15 p.m. The Wednesday Liturgy is at 9 a.m. with the Rite of the Lamp Service at 7:15 p.m.

Holy Thursday: 7:30 p.m. Divine Liturgy and washing of the feet. Participants are asked to assemble in the ushers’ room no later than 7:20 p.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will immediately follow the Liturgy until midnight. Parishioners are urged to make a special effort to spend at least a half-hour before the Blessed Sacrament. Suggested visitations by last names are A-C, 9 to 9:30; D-F, 9:30 to 10; G-J, 10 to 10:30; K-M, 10:30 to 11, N-P, 11 to 11:30; R-Z, 11:30 to 12. Parish organizations are encouraged to attend in groups.

Great Friday of the Crucifixion: 11 a.m. Ancient Anaphora of the Signing of the Chalice; noon to 2 p.m., private meditation; 2 to 3 p.m. Stations and Benediction of the Holy Cross; 7:30 p.m. Rite of Adoration of Cross and Burial, fresh flowers will be distributed by the altar-rosary society to place on the shroud. Great Saturday of the Awaited Light: 10:30 a.m. Prayer of Forgiveness, basket blessing and confessions; Saturday 8 p.m. resurrection of Our Lord and Rite of Peace. Easter Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy. The Rev. Joseph R. David is pastor.

ST. GEORGE SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH IN CAR-MICHAELS will host the Pittsburgh Deanery Letnen Vespers on Sunday at 5:30 p.m. The Very Rev. Stevo Rocknage, pastor of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church in McKeesport, will preach. Prota Rocknage is the Serbian Orthodox Church representative on the national Orthodox Christian Mission Commission and chairman of the Diocesan Mission Committee. He has served as president of the Orthodox Clergy Brotherhood of Greater Pittsburgh for a number of years and is host of the radio program “Orthodoxy Now.’ The St. Sava Church Choir of McKeesport-Duquesne will be the guest choir. Priests and parishioners from the 11 Serbian Orthodox churches in the tri-state area are expected to attend.

The Circle of Serbian Sisters of St. George Church are preparing a Lenten dinner to be served following Vespers. The Rev. Rodney Torbic is host pastor.

ST. HUBERT ROMAN CATH-OLIC CHURCH, 9 Sadler St., Point Marion, announces blessed palms will be distributed at all Masses this weekend. All altar servers will meet on Tuesday at 7 p.m. for Holy Week practice. Mass of the Last Supper, Holy Thursday, is set for 7 p.m. with the procession of the Blessed Sacrament to follow. Ladies of the parish will conduct their holy hour from 9 to 10 p.m. and the Holy Name Society from 11 p.m. to midnight.

On Good Friday, young women will read the Passion narratives. The Rev. Joseph Sredzinski and high school altar servers will lead the veneration of the cross and distribute Holy Communion. Stations of the Cross will be conducted at 7 p.m., followed by the beginning of the Great Novena to the Mercy of God with special daily intentions praying the chaplet.

Blessing of food baskets is set for noon Saturday, April 19, and the Easter vigil with blessing of new fire and holy water is at 8:30 p.m. Holy Mass on the Feast of the Resurrection of the Lord is set for 8 and 11 a.m.

The conclusion is set for Divine Mercy Sunday on April 27 with the sacrament of anointing of the sick and Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament. Two priests will be available for confessions and anointing. Prayer cards, statues and various religious articles will be available.

ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 71 N. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, will celebrate Palm Sunday at the 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. worship service, with the Rev. Paul N. Frank Jr. delivering the sermon “Hands.’ The Lenten covered dish dinners continue Wednesday at 6 p.m., followed by worship at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 724-437-9000 or e-mail at begin splcu@dp.net splcu@dp.net end

or visit the Web site at www.stpaulselcauniontown.org.

ST. PETER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 60 Morgantown St., Uniontown, announces its Holy Week schedule beginning with the Holy Eucharist on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and Palm Sunday at 8 and 10:30 a.m. A spaghetti dinner will be served at 12:15 p.m. The Stations of the Cross will be performed on Monday at 7:30 p.m. Silent Prayers is on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Tenebrae service is Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Maundy Thursday service is at 7:30 p.m. Good Friday services are from noon to 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Holy Saturday service is at 5:30 p.m. and Easter Day services are at 8 and 10:30 a.m. the choir, under the direction of Bruce Ludwick Jr., minister of music, will perform on Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Day. 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, will celebrate Passion Sunday with Holy Communion at 10:30 a.m. worship. The service will include the Order for the Blessing of the Palms. Kid’s Time with God, a program for children ages 3 through 8, will be held in Noah’s Room during worship. A fellowship time will immediately follow the worship service.

Maundy Thursday will have the service of Holy Communion at 7:30 p.m. The Good Friday liturgy will be held at 7:30 p.m. The Rev. Bernard Carl is pastor. For more information, phone 724-439-5884 or e-mail the pastor at PastorCarl9@aol.com.

ST. PETER ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH IN BROWNSVILLE announces St. Peter’s Christian Mothers are sponsoring a mini-retreat on Palm Sunday at 3 p.m. The Rev. Vincent Gigliotti and Michael Pechosh from St. Sebastian of Belle Vernon will present an hour of prayer and reflection that is open to all women of the partner parishes. A reception will follow at the Crosskeys Senior Center at 4 p.m. Those planning to attend the reception should phone Polly Simmons at 724-785-9507.

SALVATION ARMY CHURCH, 32 W. Fayette St., Uniontown, worships Sunday at 10:45 a.m. with a period of contemporary praise and worship. Jonas will speak.

SCOTTDALE CHORAL SOCIETY is preparing the music for their 2003 Easter concerts under the direction of Rod Sturtz and accompanied by Sue Booher. The first concert will be at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Mulberry St., Scottdale on Palm Sunday at 7:30 p.m. The concert will conclude the annual Lenten services sponsored by the Scottdale Association of Churches.

The second concert will be at Cochran Memorial United Methodist Church in Dunbar on Monday, April 21, at 7:30 p.m. An offering will be received at each concert to support the work of the chorus. The chorus is composed of singers from Scottdale, Mount Pleasant, Dunbar, Dickerson Run, Perryopolis, Connellsville and the surrounding area.

The chorus was originally formed in 1943 and has consistently performed Christmas and Easter concerts with the exception of a few years of inactivity many years ago. The chorus has grown over the past few years to its present enrollment of 42 singers.

SPRINGHILL FURNACE CHURCH, 2459 Springhill Furnace Road, Lake Lynn, worships Palm Sunday at 9:30 a.m., with the Rev. Dr. George M. Hickok giving the message “Triumphant Entries.’ On Monday, Holy Week service with the Rev. Howard Foust is at 7 p.m. at Fairchance. The Maundy Thursday service is at Fairchance at 7 p.m. For more information, phone 724-564-2042.

SUNDAY EVENING CATHOLIC MASS: A 7 p.m. regional Catholic Mass is celebrated every Sunday, including Easter Sunday, at Madonna of Czestochowa Church in Cardale. Officials said, “Everyone is welcome to take advantage of this additional opportunity to fulfill your Sunday obligation to attend Mass.’ For more information or directions, call the Holy Rosary/Madonna partner-parish office at 724-246-9639.

TENT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Route 119, south of Uniontown, observes Palm Sunday with the message “The Road to Jerusalem,’ delivered by Harry Wilson at the 9:30 a.m. worship service. Jesus’ Chosen Twelve will deliver glimpses of their lives with Jesus, presented by Sunday school students, during worship. The remaining 14 days of The Jesus Tree Symbols will be studied during Sunday school class. Birthday celebrants include Shauna Pugh, Greg Bittinger, Hazel Lewellen, Johnathan Tantlinger and Shane Benward.

THIRD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 425 Union St., (at Craig Meadows) Uniontown, will have the Easter cantata “Love So Amazing’ on Sunday. The congregational meeting is Sunday at noon. Marquis House Communion service is Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. Junior high youth group meets Tuesday at 7 p.m. Men’s breakfast is Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Circle III meeting is Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Sewing Ladies meet Wednesday at 10 a.m. Session meeting is Wednesday at 7 p.m. and Deacon meeting is Wednesday at 7 p.m. Communion service is Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Easter celebration is April 19 at 1:30 p.m. The church asks the congregation to keep the Rev. James Tweardy, pastor, in their prayers and thoughts. For more information, contact the church office at 724-438-2529.

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 Palm Sunday at 11 a.m., when the Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Kisner, interim pastor, will give the sermon “Unsung Benefactors.’ The Trinity Bells handbell choir and the chancel choir will provide special music. Beginning at 9 a.m., a Lenten breakfast will be served in the Westminster Room, followed by an intergenerational activity for all ages. A nursery is provided for children age 5 and younger during worship. The service is broadcast live over radio station WMBS, beginning at 11:06 a.m.

The church will hold a Maundy Thursday Communion service at 7 p.m. Rev. Kisner will lead the service with special music by the chancel choir. For more information, phone the church office at 724-437-2709 or by checking the Web site at www.forministry.com/-15401TPC3.

UNIONTOWN AREA CLERGY ASSOCIATION will sponsor Good Friday service at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 60 Morgantown St., Uniontown, from noon to 3 p.m. in half-hour segments. Various speakers will be heard. Participants can come for all or part of the service.

UNIONTOWN CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 20 Robinson St., worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. when the Rev. Dr. Neil Hoppe will bring the message “The Sound of Weeping.’ Michele Means will be children’s storyteller. The chancel choir will provide special music. The church is open at 8:30 a.m. for prayer and praise. Valet parking and personal ear monitors are offered. On Thursday, the church will have a living commemoration of the Lord’s Last Supper. The 7 p.m. service will include feet washing, love feast, and the bread and cup of Communion. Bible study is Wednesday at 10 a.m. For more information, phone the office at 724-438-8372.

UNIONTOWN CHURCH OF CHRIST, 70 Roosevelt Drive, announces the Ladies Prayer and Share is Saturday at 9:30 a.m. The church will meet Sunday for worship at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Bible study is Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. For more information, phone 724-439-4747.

UNITED BAPTIST CHURCH, 126 N. First St., Connellsville, will celebrate its 32nd anniversary Sunday at 3 p.m. The Rev. Richard Calloway of Mount Ararat Baptist Church of Cardale will deliver the message. His choir and congregation will accompany him. Dinner will be served at 2 p.m. The Rev. Albert Winfrey is pastor. Sister Natalie Coles and Brother Leonard Williams are chairing the event.

WHITE HOUSE FREE METHODIST CHURCH, located five miles south of Fairchance on Route 857 near Rich’s Garden Center, announces the Rev. George W. McLaughlin will present the sermon “Recognizing His Identity’ at Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. service. Paula Bennett and Lisa Myers will perform special ministry in song. At the 10:45 a.m. service, there is Bible teaching for all ages. Special children’s ministry will be by Gabrielle Smith. A nursery is provided for all services. On Sunday, a special prayer service will be held at the United Methodist Church of Smithfield at 7 p.m. for the troops in Iraq. For more information, phone the office at 724-564-4765.

YOUGHIOGHENY WESTERN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION HEADQUARTERS AND CHRISTIAN CENTER, Route 21 and Duck Hollow Road, Uniontown, will host Passion Week services April 14-18 at 7 p.m. The Rev. Clifford Carter is chairman.

April 14: “The Plot to Kill Jesus,’ with the Rev. Thomas Floyd of Highland Baptist Church in Connellsville; and “Betrayal at the Highest Level’ with the Rev. Claudette Dale of Mount Hermon Baptist Church in Morgantown. April 15: “A Meal to Remember’ with the Rev. Leslie Regan of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Bentleyville; and “Do I Have To’ with the Rev. Hezekiah Foster of Second Baptist Church in Latrobe. April 16: “When Your Own Forsake You’ with the Rev. Charles Wade of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Blythedale and “How Can You Judge God?’ with the Rev. Claude Mitchell of Little Zion Baptist Church in Jefferson. April 17: “Around Unfriendly Fires’ with the Rev. Cynthia Hackett of Mount Zion Baptist Church in Grindstone; and “The Ignorant Inquisitor’ with the Rev. Ludwell D. Wiley of Mount Rose Baptist Church in Uniontown. April 18: “Crown Him, Crown Him’ with the Rev. Mary Morgan, moderator, of Mount Hermon Baptist Church in Morgantown.

Dinner will be available from 4 to 6:30 p.m. The donation is $5. Dessert is extra. Fish dinners will be available on Friday only. Take-out meals are available.

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BROWNSVILLE AREA MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION, along with the Brownsville Area Revitalization Corporation, will sponsor “Open Mic: An Open Community Forum on Casino and Riverboat Gambling’ on Tuesday, April 22, and Thursday, April 24, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Christ Church Parish House, 310 Church St., Brownsville. Area residents will be given the opportunity to make a statement not more than five minutes long either for or against casino or riverboat gambling. Statements must be submitted in writing no later than today to The Brownsville Area Ministerial Association, c/o Christ Episcopal Church, 305 Church St., Brownsville, 15417. For further information, phone 724-785-7958.

The ministerial association and revitalization corporation will also sponsor two Meet the Candidates Nights before the spring primary. Candidates running for Brownsville Area School Director and Brownsville Borough Council will speak on Tuesday, April 22. Candidates for Fayette County Commissioner will speak on Thursday, April 24. Meet the Candidates Nights will be held at Christ Church Parish House, 310 Church St., Brownsville, at 7 p.m.

FIRST REGULAR BAPTIST CHURCH, Chestnut Street at Loucks Avenue, Scottdale, announces the Steel City Quartet will present a concert on April 27 at 4:45 p.m. There will be several other groups appearing throughout the day. There will be a covered dish dinner served in fellowship hall at noon.

Since 1980, the Steel City Quartet has performed in more than 2,800 churches, banquets, fairs and auditoriums throughout the tri-state area. The group performs traditional country and oldies songs. Members include John Lawrenzi of Sutersville, who is manager and sings tenor; Chuck Johnson of Brownsville, who sings lead and baritone; Dara Johnson, Johnson’s wife, who sings lead and alto; and Barbara Yurasek of Johnstown, sound technician. For more information, phone 724-887-4453.

ST. HEDWIG/ST. CECILIA ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCHES will sponsor a program called “Who Is Mary?’ on Monday, April 21, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Cecilia Church hall in Grindstone. Speaker is the Rev. Justin Matro of St. Vincent Seminary. Each session includes an opportunity for questions and discussion. The program is open to people of all faiths. It is free of charge and there are free refreshments. For more information, phone the office at 724-677-2110. The Rev. John A. Sedlak is pastor.

SISTERS OF CHARITY OF SETON HILL in Greensburg will offer a ministry retreat April 25-27 for young women (ages 18-35) to learn about religious community life and participate in the ministries of the Sisters of Charity. There is no fee. For more information, phone Sister Mary Clark at 412-661-8545 or begin mclark17@juno.com mclark17@juno.com end

. Deadline for registration is Monday, April 21.