Church briefs
Vacation Bible school ALLISON CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE will have Vacation Bible School from Aug. 11-15 from 6 to 8 p.m.
BROWNFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Hopwood-Fairchance and Brownfield roads, will host Son Harvest County Fair Vacation Bible School Aug. 11-15 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for children ages 2 to 12. There will be singing, crafts, performing skits and learning the Bible. For information or to register, call 724-437-1393.
CALVARY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, CALIFORNIA, 777 Promised Land Drive, will host Vacation Bible School Aug. 4-8 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for children age four to sixth-graders. There will be a patriotic theme and activities including Bible stories, songs, games, crafts and snacks. For more information, call the church office at 724-938-2589.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH, OF REPUBLIC will offer Vacation Bible School “Son Harvest County Fair” Aug. 3-8 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. for children in preschool through grade six. For more information, phone the church office at 724-246-9387. The Rev. Norman Hunt is minister.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Fourth and Liberty, California, will host Vacation Bible School Aug. 4-8 from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information, phone 724-938-7676.
GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH, 2 Grace Lane, Uniontown, will host Vacation Bible School Aug. 11-15 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Children age 2 through sixth grade will participate in a space adventure that will include Bible lessons, crafts and refreshments. To register, phone 724-437-3401.
GREAT BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH, 47 W. Fayette St., Uniontown, will have Vacation Bible School Aug. 11-15 from 6:15 to 8:45 p.m. for ages 3 through sixth grade, including a pre-kindergarten class. The theme is “Supercool Undersea Bible Adventure (SCUBA).
HOPWOOD FREE METHODIST CHURCH, 114 Hopwood-Coolspring Road, will host Vacation Bible School for preschoolers through youth Aug. 4-8 at 6:30 p.m. There will be a program on Friday. The theme will be “SCUBA: Super Cool Undersea Bible Adventure.’ For more information, or to register, phone 724-439-1339.
MASONTOWN BRETHREN CHURCH, 112 W. Church Ave., will host Treasures of the Nile Vacation Bible School Aug. 4-8 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for children from first through sixth grades. An addition this year is the District Crusader team, Freedom. These senior high students from Pennsylvania and Virginia will teach individual classes. Bible school this year will include a Bible lesson, music, crafts, movie time and lunch. The Rev. Curt Nies is pastor. For more information, phone Kelley Chahl at 724-583-9496 or Marsha Nies at 724-583-0279.
NEW LIFE FREE METHODIST CHURCH OF SMOCK, located on Route 51, will conduct Vacation Bible School Aug. 4-8 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. for youths from preschool through sixth grade. The theme will be SonHarvest County Fair: Growing the Fruit of the Spirit. For more information, phone 724-736-8338 or 724-628-9241.
ROSCOE COMMUNITY VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL will be held Aug. 4-8 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. for children age 3 through sixth grade at Roscoe Presbyterian Church, 300 Main St. Penny Stanick is chairwoman. There is no charge. An offering will be received for a special mission project. The committee is looking for more adult volunteer aides to help with the Bible stories, crafts and activities.
ST. ANDREW’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 307 High St., Brownsville, will have Vacation Bible School Aug. 10-15 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. with a closing program on Aug. 15 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The theme is “Jesus is Forever.’ The school is open to all children from pre-school up. For more information, phone Diane Thomas at 724-785-5184.
ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA, 121 Walnut Hill Road, Uniontown, will hold “The Zoom Zone” Vacation Bible School from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 3-7 at the church. For more information, contact the church office at 724-439-5884 or 724-439-4730.
UNION CHAPEL CHURCH, Flat Rock Road, will host Vacation Bible School Aug. 4-8 from 7 to 9 p.m. with the theme “Zoom Zone.’
UNIONTOWN CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 8 Jeffrey Lane (Route 857), will host Vacation Bible School Aug. 4-8 from 6 to 8 p.m. with stories, music, games, prizes and crafts. Theme is “The Promise Land Puppets Presents: I’m in the Lord’s Army.’ For more information, phone the Rev. Howard Foust at 724-437-1035.
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ALLISON CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE will host a special drama group from the South Hills on Sunday, Aug. 10. There will be a time of fellowship from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m., then a worship service beginning at 10:30 a.m.
APOSTOLIC TEMPLE, 132 Main St., West Brownsville, will have a yard sale today and Saturday, beginning at 9 a.m., in the basement of the former St. John’s Methodist Church. The Apostolic Temple purchased the 132-year-old church in April. The Rev. Ronald Shumar Sr. is pastor. Services are Sunday at 7 p.m. and Bible study is Wednesday at 7 p.m. For more information, phone 724-785-2252.
ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Beeson Avenue and Dunbar Street in Uniontown, announces Sunday’s casual 9 a.m. worship service will feature praise choruses, hymns and special music by Sharon Brown, Holy Communion and the Rev. Thomas E. Brown’s message “What Makes for An Abundant Life?’ The traditional 11 a.m. service includes Holy Communion, Rev. Brown’s message and special music by organist Jim Hutchinson. Loving Nursery Care is available for infants and children under 4. Children’s church is available for all children age 4 and older.
BROWNSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHARGE worships Sunday at 8:30 a.m. at West Bend, 10 a.m. at South Brownsville and 11 a.m. at Brownsville First when the Rev. Paul E. Wilson Sr. continues a series of sermons on “Four Letter Words’ with the sermon “What Kind of Life Do We Live?’ On Monday, nominating committee meets at South Brownsville at 7 p.m. On Tuesday, nominating committee meets at West Bend at 7 p.m. On Wednesday, nominating committee meets at Brownsville First at 7 p.m. On Thursday, Weight Watchers meeting is at South Brownsville Church at 5 p.m. For more information about any of the Brownsville charge churches, phone the charge office at 724-785-8704.
CALVARY APOSTOLIC CHURCH, located on Rolling Hills Estate Road in North Union Township between Sylvan Heights Cemetery and the PennDOT facilities, announces worship Sunday is at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible study is at 7:30 p.m. For more information, phone 724-438-5052 or visit the Website at www.calvaryapostolicchurch.org.
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, located at 308 McClellandtown Road, Route 21, Uniontown, announces the Rev. Allen Owens will speak during Sunday’s 10 a.m. worship service. Sunday evening, the children’s ministry will share their adventures of Kid’s Camp through testimonies, music and pictures. The Wednesday Adult Bible Study, currently studying the book of Genesis, meets at 7 p.m. The Children’s Adventure Hour and Youth also meets on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Nursery is provided during all services. For more information, phone 724-439-0301.
CARMICHAELS FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) announces Charles Vincent Wozny of Greensboro will be presented with the “God and Me’ award during Sunday morning worship service. Wozny is a member of the Cub Scouts of America, Troop 1168, Rices Landing. His den leader is Charlotte Blaker and Troop Scout Leader is Doug Wilson. Judge H. Terry Grimes, chairman of the General Greene District Boy Scouts of America, will present the award. Wozny is the son of Pam and Charles Wozny.
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. with Kathy Yukish providing special music.
On Sunday, the Rev. Art Mace, senior minister, will deliver the message “Are You Pentecostal?’ during the 10:30 a.m. worship service. Rev. Mace will also give the children’s sermon and Beth Collins will play the piano with Debbie Collier presenting special music. 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. Rev. Mace will lead a New Testament Class Sunday at 9 a.m. For more information, phone 724-438-6821.
CHERRY TREE ALLIANCE CHURCH, 640 Cherry Tree Lane, Uniontown, across from Uniontown Wal-Mart, celebrates Communion Sunday at Sunday’s 8:30 and 10 a.m. services. The Rev. Jack Herman will give the final message in the series “Love: The Most Excellent Way,’ entitled “Compelled by Love to Break Down the Walls That Separate Us.’ The praise team will lead the 8:30 a.m. service while Patricia Miller and Ed Fearer will be instrumentalists at the 10 a.m. service. At 6 p.m., adults will meet in the sanctuary for a special message by the Rev. Travis Deans with special music by Judy Requarth. Children can participate in the Kids on a Mission program while teen-agers participate in their own Power Jam service in fellowship hall, both also at 6 p.m.
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 319 Church St., Brownsville, offers corporate worship, holy baptism and Holy Eucharist on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Lee Crowthers will be Eucharistic minister. Heidi Kovscek is lay reader. Acolytes are Joe Gorecki, Joshua Sabatula and Zachary Lemesh. The prayer team this week is Eileen Burdock and Don Bowers. Angie Mitchell will lead the children’s prayer. Greeters will be Lewis and Wilma Crumrine. The Rev. Stanley A. Burdock is pastor. For further information or directions to the church, phone the church at 724-785-7958.
CHURCH OF CHRIST AT NEMACOLIN continues its weekly Bible club for youths age 3 through sixth grade on Tuesdays through Aug. 12. The theme is “Howdy, Down on the farm, growing the fruits of the Spirit.’ There will be songs, puppets, Bible stories, games and crafts. Daily snacks will be provided. For more information, phone 724-592-6335. Evangelist is Ben Bradmon.
CLARKSVILLE AND MILLSBORO CHURCHES announces Mark Worley will 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.
DUNLAP’S CREEK CHURCH, 502 Twin Hills Road, Merrittstown, also known as the Old Stone Church, welcomes Jean McBride as guest minister to Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service.
EAST LIBERTY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 169 Main St., Vanderbilt, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. during the summer. On Tuesday, women’s Bible study and prayer group meets at 9:30 a.m. On Wednesday at 6 p.m., there is a covered-dish dinner in fellowship hall. Participants should bring a covered dish and their own table service. A worship service will beg held immediately following dinner in the sanctuary. John Jennings is lay minister. The Web site is www.forministry.com/USPAPCUSAELPCE/
FAIRDALE FREE METHODIST CHURCH, 208 Nemacolin Road, Carmichaels, worships Sunday at 10:45 a.m. with the Rev. Tom Barnhart Jr. giving the sermon “Am I Spiritually Healthy?’ Worship is also Sunday at 6 p.m. Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. offers fun night for children, youth group activities and teaching for adults.
FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 690 Morgantown Road, Uniontown, announces Evangelist Ken Walls, elder in the Pittsburgh Conference of the Free Methodist Church of America, preaches a sermon entitled “Making the Most of the Moment’ Sunday at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. services. The Rev. Chris Duvall, minister of music, will preach the sermon “Stepping Out, Seeing Clearly and Holding On’ at Sunday’s 6 p.m. service. A well-staffed nursery is available during all services and transportation can be arranged by contacting the Rev. Jason Lamer at 724-437-8101. Feed the Need will take place Aug. 24 at Marshall Park.
FAITH FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, Oliver Road, Uniontown, announces the Rev. Bill Dicks, guest speaker, will deliver the message “The People of God’ at Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service. The Lord’s Supper will be celebrated at the service. Officials said, “We would also like to thank Rev. French for stepping in for us while our Pastor (Gerald) Capan is ill. Please remember to keep them in our prayers.’ The church is now accepting ads for its annual Harvest of Hope Sept. 17-21. This year, Harvest of Hope will raise money for Good Works Ministry. For more information, phone the church at 724-439-2450 or e-mail the Rev. Gerald Capan at BEGIN GAC@LCSYS.NET GAC@LCSYS.NET END
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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF FAIRCHANCE worships Sunday at 10 a.m., when the Rev. Robert Ford brings the message “A Broken Heart.’ David Mickey will provide special music. The Sunday school picnic will be held at Shady Grove Park at 1 p.m. on Sunday. A vesper service will be held at 5 p.m. at the park.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located at Fourth and Liberty streets, California, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. when the Rev. Paul N. Min, new pastor, will give the sermon “Love Yourself.’ Nursery care is available. Soloist Hayley O’Connor will perform. The Harrison Family will host coffee hour. Youth group will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 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.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 114 W. Church Street, Fairchance, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. George M. Hickok, who will give the sermon “Diety Diet.’ There is no choir practice in August. Committee meeting is Thursday at 7 p.m. Nursery accommodations are available.
FORT BURD UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF BROWNSVILLE, located next to Brownsville General Hospital, worships Sunday at 10 a.m., when Vanessa Renee Milne will receive the sacrament of baptism. Renee is the daughter of Richard and Jennifer Milne. Joyce Smith will represent the Session. There is a combined Sunday school class for children through sixth grade during part of worship. The monthly special offering of non-perishable food items for the St. Vincent de Paul Society will be received Sunday. For more information, phone the church at 724-785-3080.
GARWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH, Route 481, Scenic Drive near Daisytown, continues its praise and worship services at 9 am. Sunday through Aug. 31. The new 9 a.m. service will feature congregational praise music. Sunday school will continue at 10 a.m. and the traditional worship service is at 11 a.m. A nursery is provided for all services. Children’s church meets during the 11 a.m. service. For more information, phone 724-938-7431.
GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH, 2 Grace Lane, off Derrick Avenue, Uniontown, announces the Rev. Nick Philiposian will bring the message “Nothing Left to Worry About’ at Sunday’s 10:30 a.m. worship service. 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. with the Rev. Mike Hall bringing the message. Calling the church office at 724-437-6161 provides transportation and a nursery. Registration for Vacation Bible School will take place following worship. On Wednesday, Bible study is at 6:30 p.m. and choir is at 7:30 p.m.
HOPEWELL UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 400 Hopewell Road, Brownsville, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. when the Rev. Gail E. Mason’s sermon is “What is a Miracle? A Changed Life.’ Choir practice is at 8:30 a.m. Janet Adamovich is organist.
JACOB’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, located off Routes 21 and 166 (follow signs from the Marathon service station), Masontown, welcomes the Rev. Todd Kornahrens as the new pastor. He will lead Sunday workship at 9 a.m. A full liturgical service with Holy Communion is included. The church telephone number is 724-583-9040.
MCCLELLANDTOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Route 21, Church Hill, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Rebecca Drover leading worship. Communion will be celebrated. Guest soloist Gay Lynn Weimer will present special music.
MEADOW RUN COMMUNITY CHURCH OF OHIOPYLE worships Sunday at 11 a.m. The Rev. Kenneth W. Van Sickle is pastor.
MORNING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH, Newell, announces the Rev. Mitch Wall will be musical guest at Saturday coffeehouse. Sunday worship begins at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Mitch Wall delivering the message “Christ’s Ancient Message to the Modern Day Church.’ The Sunday service can be seen on CUTV at 4 p.m. The youth group, The Crusaders, will meet Wednesday at 6 p.m., followed with prayer meeting/Bible study at 7 p.m. Bible school will begin at 6 p.m. on Aug. 18-20. For more information, contact the Rev. Mitch Wall at 724-938-7937 or Angel Zueger at 724-785-8513.
MOUNT ROSE BAPTIST CHURCH, 9 Grant St., Uniontown, announces the congregation welcomes their pastor, the Rev. Ludwell D. Wiley, back to the pulpit Sunday morning for worship. Rev. Wiley has been absent due to illness.
NEW HOPE FREE METHODIST CHURCH, located on Second Street, Greensboro, worships Sunday at 9 a.m. when the Rev. Tom Barnhart gives the sermon “Am I Spiritually Healthy?’
PLEASANT VIEW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located two miles west of Smock at the intersection of the Pleasant View and Royal roads, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. when the Rev. Keith Conover preaches the sermon “Bread Pudding…and Other Treats.’ The service includes the mid-summer celebration of Holy Communion. Elders serving Communion will be William Blaney, Izetta McGill, Lee Ann Conover, William Jackson, Elliott Patterson and Glenn Patterson. Alto soloist Sandra Leichliter, who also serves as organist, will provide special music. Jack Frost will be Small Talker. An adult-supervised nursery is provided for kindergarten and preschool children from the conclusion of Small Talk until the end of worship.
ROSCOE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 300 Main St., announces John Paul Pepper, Belle Vernon pianist, will provide the special music at this Sunday’s information worship service. Pepper is the son of Dr. Douglas and Maria Pepper. He is a graduate of W&J College in biology with a minor in religion. The accomplished musician will soon release two CDs of Mozart and classical favorites at a concert he is giving on Aug. 16 at Belle Vernon High School. These summer Sunday mornings begin with a continental breakfast at 9:15 a.m. in the manse. Gladys Rebar is this week’s host. Worship begins at 9:45 a.m. in the sanctuary with a time of singing led by the Rev. Dr. John Rankin. His sermon will be “Along the Gaza Strip.’
ST. GEORGE MARONITE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6 Lebanon Terrace, Uniontown, will host its annual parish mahrajan (festival) Aug. 9-10. On Saturday, Aug. 9, Divine Liturgy is at 5 p.m., followed by a special program by the altar-rosary society in the social hall. On Sunday, Divine Liturgy is at 10:30 a.m. only. The festival is from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., featuring Lebanese favorites, including la’ham mishwee (shish-kabob), variety of baked goods, zlabyee, ice cones, hamburgers, hot dogs, popcorn, music, dancing, carnival games and children’s activities. Race cars will be on display. The rosary will be recited at 1:30 p.m. at the outdoor shrine. The Rev. Joseph R. David is pastor. For more information, phone 724-437-5589.
ST. GEORGE SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH IN CARMICHAELS will hold the second outdoor religious program and parish picnic on Sunday at 1 p.m. with readings from the writings of St. Nikolai (Velimirovic). Parish nurse practitioner Mitzie Hunchuck will speak on “Health and Hope.’ The Rev. Rodney Torbic will speak on “Christian Hope.’ An Akathist to Jesus Christ will begin at 2 p.m. at The Cross at St. George Cemetery. The George Klipa Tamburitzan Orchestra will begin playing at 3 p.m. Roast lamb and other Serbian foods will be available, beginning at noon.
ST. OLIVER PLUNKETT PARISH, ST. MICHAEL ARCHANGEL CHURCH IN FREDERICKTOWN will be the site for a charismatic Mass on Thursday at 7 p.m. with the River of Life Prayer Group. The Rev. Ed Litavek of Sacred Heart Church in Shadyside will be the celebrant. All are asked to gather at 6:30 p.m. for a hymn sing. A covered dish social will follow the Mass in the parish hall. The next charismatic Mass will be Sept. 4.
ST. PAUL’S AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 187 Morgantown St., Uniontown, will hold its 2003 Women’s Enrichment Seminar, beginning Aug. 8 at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Lois Washington from Christian Love Ministries of Fairmont, W.Va. On Saturday, Aug. 9 at 9 a.m., the Rev. Natalie Dotson from Antioch Baptist Church of Edenborn will minister at 9 a.m. while Evangelist Anthony Simmons from Trinity Church of God in Christ of McKeesport will minister at 2 p.m. On Sunday, Aug. 10, both men and women are welcomed to the 6 p.m. Afterglow service when Rev. Washington will minister. Lunch will be served following the Saturday morning service at no cost. There is no registration fee. A freewill offering will be taken. No childcare will be provided.
ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 71 N. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, will distribute Holy Communion on Saturday at 4 p.m. with Quiet Hour Communion service at St. Paul’s and at 7 p.m. worship at the Mountain Chapel. Holy Communion will also be celebrated Sunday at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. worship with the Rev. Paul N. Frank Jr. delivering the sermon “You’re Invited to a Special Meal.’ For more information call 724-437-9000 or e-mail at begin splcu@dp.net splcu@dp.net end
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ST. PETER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 60 Morgantown St., Uniontown, will celebrate Holy Eucharist on Sunday at 8 and 10:30 a.m. services. Serving as chalice bearers and lectors will be Mica VanFossen, Christy Harwood and Donald Miller. Kayla Warren is crucifer and acolyte. Adult education will be held at 9:15 a.m. Altar Guild members for August are Jeanne Litman, Frances Chaney and Josephine Cornish Brownfield. 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, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with Holy Communion. This will be followed by an informal fellowship time. The annual presentation of the Blazek Memorial Scholarships will take place during the worship service. Kids’ Time With God, an educational program for children ages 3 through 8, will be held during worship. Sunday school classes are not held in the summer but will resume Sept. 7. The Rev. Bernard Carl is pastor. For more information, phone 724-439-5884 or e-mail the pastor at PastorCarl9@aol.com.
ST. THOMAS A BECKET EPISCOPAL CHURCH, located on Old Cheat Road right below Glenmark Centre, announces its summer schedule will continue with Holy Eucharist celebrated by Bishop Alex Black at 8 and 10 a.m. Sunday. For further information, visit the church’s Web site at www.becketwv.org
or call the church office Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 304-296-0270.
SAVE OUR YOUTH, sponsored by Mount Olivet Baptist Church at 51 Stewart Ave., Uniontown, in association with the Pennsylvania Council of Churches, is running through Aug. 13-14. Save Our Youth is a multiracial and multidimensional educational and Christian training program that challenges participants spiritually, physically and mentally. Youths in grades seven to 12 meet Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. while youths in preschool to sixth grade will met Thursdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. All students are required to pay a $20 registration fee, payable to Mount Olivet Save Our Youth. To register, contact Natalie D. Winfrey, P.O. Box 12, Uniontown 15401 or phone 724-438-4844 or e-mail Natalie,dec@verizon,net. Natalie D. Winfrey is director of youth ministries. The Rev. Vincent L. Winfrey is pastor. The group is planning a trip to Six Flags of Aurora, Ohio, on Aug. 2. This is Gospel Day featuring Kirk Franklin.
For more information, phone 724-438-4844.
SPRINGHILL FURNACE CHURCH, 2459 Springhill Furnace Road, Lake Lynn, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. George M. Hickok, who will give the message “Diety Diet.’
TENT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Route 119, south of Uniontown, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. when Harry Wilson gives the message “God of History.’ Sandra Burnsworth is acolyte. Children’s Church is at 9:45 a.m. Refreshments will be served after services. Birthday celebrants are Carl Chipps, Jacob Lawless and Jamie Rankin.
THIRD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 425 Union St., (at Craig Meadows) Uniontown, worships Sunday at 8:30 and 11 a.m. when the Rev. William Rodahaver, minister of visitation at Third Presbyterian, will deliver the sermon “Make Your Calling and Election Sure.’ SB2Ws starts on Monday. Golf league is Tuesday at 5 p.m. Committee meetings are Wednesday at 7 p.m. Third Presbyterian Church annual picnic is Aug. 9 at 4 p.m. For more information, contact the church at 724-438-2529.
TRINITY UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, corner of Morgantown and West Fayette streets, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. when the Rev. Michael Orsted gives the sermon “Bread of Life.’ Todd Alexander is guest organist. The Rev. and Mrs. Michael Orsted will host a coffee fellowship on the corner porch after worship. 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. For more information, phone the church office at 724-437-2709 or by checking the Website at www.forministry.com/15401TPC3
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TURKEYFOOT VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH announces services will be held at Jersey Church, located on Jersey Hollow Road, on Sunday, Aug. 10, at 7 p.m. Singers will be Tim Gosnell and Sam McClintock, accompanied by Loren Gosnell. This is the first established church in the Turkeyfoot area (1775). The first church meetings were held at the home of Moses Hall. The first church building was a two-story log building with a porch built in 1788. It was also used as a school house. The second building was built in 1838 and destroyed by fire. The third and present church was built in 1877. The church is open once a year. Many of the members are buried in the lower cemetery.
UNIONTOWN CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 20 Robinson St., worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. when the Rev. Harrison Smith will bring the message “Words That Can Change Your Life.’ Special music will be offered by the grandkids. Children’s storyteller will be Jeremy Kendall. The church offers valet parking and personal ear monitors. The church is open for prayer and praise at 8:30 a.m. For more information, phone the office at 724-438-8372.
UNIONTOWN CHURCH OF CHRIST, 70 Roosevelt Drive, will meet Sunday 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. Tim Lively is pulpit minister.
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CHRISTIAN SINGLES FELLOWSHIP, an outreach ministry of the Western Pennsylvania United Methodist Church, is sponsoring a retreat Aug. 29-Sept. 1 at Jumonville Christian Camp and Retreat Center in Hopwood. Stan Mitchell from Church Church in Nashville is speaker. This is open to singles of all denominations. Contact Glenda at 724-843-4899 or Dorothy at 412-487-5257.
PIONEER TRAILS CLUSTER OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES, located on Route 40, is announcing its travel schedule for Year 2003. Seats are available on all trips. All pickups are in Beallsville unless special arrangements are made. Sept. 27-Oct. 4: Cruise to Nova Scotia; Nov. 10-15: travel to Branson, Missouri, for “Christmas in Branson.’ Featured will be the award-wining musical “The Promise’ that tells the life of Christ from his birth to his death. For more information, phone the Rev. Gary Gregg at 724-632-3310.
ST. GEORGE MARONITE CHURCH is sponsoring its annual bus trip to Our Lady of Lebanon National Shrine in North Jackson, Ohio, on Friday, Aug. 15. Participants will meet in St. George parking lot at 11:30 a.m. The bus will leave at noon and return at midnight. Round trip bus fare is $15. Bus reservations are being accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. For reservations, phone Pauline Habit at 724-437-3466 or Hala Zamora at 724-439-0129 or the rectory at 724-437-5589.
TOURS PLANNED: A tour to Ireland is planned for Sept. 7-17 and will include Shannon, Dublin, Knock and many other major areas of the Emerald Isle. The Rev. Edward McCullough, pastor of St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church in Dunbar, will be spiritual leader. A tour to Italy Oct. 12-21 will include attending the beatification of Mother Teresa of Calcutta. A tout to Guadalupe, Mexico, is planned for Dec. 1-7, departing from Pittsburgh. It will include visiting the Basilica of Our Lady and seeing the miraculous “tilma’ on which the sacred image is preserved.Participants will also see the Floating Gardens and the Pyramids. Space is limited for all trips. For a detailed packet on the tours, call 800-242-0728 or fax a request to 724-543-2938.
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