Church briefs
Today through next week: ALLISON CHRISTIAN CHURCH will hold its Sunday worship service with Charlotte Hughes and Will Chambers serving as elders. Junior Church will be held with Bob Peton. Members are asked to take a leaf from the tree in the narthex and to bring articles to fill health or school kits by Sept. 7 for a project of the outreach ministry.
In other news, the Crazy Ates will meet today at 6:30 p.m. at the Rivera in Fredericktown for dinner. All church members are welcome to attend.
ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Beeson Avenue and Dunbar Street in Uniontown, will celebrate Adventure Day Camp and Youth Retreat with 9 and 11 a.m. worship services. The 9 a.m. service will feature the Asbury United Methodist Youth sharing their retreat experiences while the 11 a.m. service will feature the Adventure Day Camp participants and staff sharing their experiences. Loving Nursery Care is available for infants and children under 4 years. Children’s Church is available for children 4 years of age and older. Baskets will be handed out at both services for the congregation to contribute to this year’s Adventure Day Camp mission project, Hope Camp for at-risk children in Fayette County. The Rev. Thomas E. Brown is pastor.
In other news, from 1 to 5 p.m., the Asbury Church Family and Adventure Day Camp Friends and Families will gather for the Annual All Church Picnic at the Jumonville Picnic Pavilion by Whyel Chapel. Hot dogs, hamburgers, beverages and table service will be provided. Bring a covered dish. Transportation will be provided to the cross. For more information, phone the church office at 724-437-7525.
BROWNSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHARGE announces the continuance of the Rev. Paul E. Wilson, Sr., series of sermons on “Four Letter Words” with “Taking the Time to Pray” at worship services for three charge churches: the West Bend church at 8:30 a.m., the South Brownsville church at 10 a.m. and the Brownsville First church at 11 a.m.
In other news, the Weight Watchers meeting will take place at the South Brownsville Church Thursday at 5 p.m. 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, will hold cross training classes Sundays at 9 a.m. through Nov. 2. The classes include “A Survey of Job,’ “When Life Gets You Down,’ “Managing My Marriage,’ “First Steps’ and a class for grades two through five entitled, “The Salad Bowl.’ 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.
CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF UNIONTOWN, 23 S. Gallatin Ave., will worship Sunday at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Art Mace delivering the morning message “Come and See.” David Landi will be given the children’s sermon and Glenda Gray will play the piano and provide special music with her husband, Lowell Gray. Nursery and pre-school care is available during the morning service. The Sunday Service can be seen at 5 p.m. on the cable TV station Channel 21.
In addition, the church will hold a 6 p.m. Saturday Night Central Service with Diana Michael providing the special music and Rich Graham delivering the message. For more information, phone 724-438-6821.
CHERRY TREE ALLIANCE CHURCH, 640 Cherry Tree Lane, Uniontown, across from Uniontown Wal-Mart, will worship Sunday at 8:30 and 10 a.m. with the Rev. Jack Herman delivering the message “Being Christ’s Church.” The Praise Team will lead the 8:30 a.m. service while Patricia Miller and Ed Fearer will be the instrumentalists at the 10 a.m. service. At 6 p.m., children can participate in the “Kids on a Mission” program while teens are invited to the contemporary “Power Jam” service in fellowship hall. Meanwhile, adults will meet in the Sanctuary for an open forum with pastors to discuss church issues, plans and other questions about life and faith.
CHRIST CHURCH, 319 Church St., Brownsville, will hold Sunday’s “Corporate Worship” at 10:30 a.m. with guest preacher the Rev. John Paul Chaney, priest-in-charge of Seeds of Hope Episcopal Fellowship in Pittsburgh. The Prayer Team is Kathy Lemesh and Skip Georgiana. Candice Sapienza will lead the children’s prayer. The Rev. Stanley A. Burdock is pastor. For further information or directions, call 724-785-7958.
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 Christ 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 for more information.
CLARKSVILLE AND MILLSBORO CHURCHES announces Colleen Molinaro will lead worship at 9 a.m. at the Pleasant Valley Presbyterian Church, Market Street, Clarksville and at the Millsboro Presbyterian Church, Mill Street, at 10:30 a.m.
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.
EVANGELISTIC OUTREACH MINISTRIES will hold a special worship service tonight at 7 p.m. with guest speaker Apostle Solomon Dotson.
FAIRDALE FREE METHODIST CHURCH, 208 Nemacolin Road, Carmichaels, will worship Sunday at 10:45 a.m. with speaker and missionary Dr. Fred Adams. An evening service will not be held. Youth Group activities, fun night for children and teaching for adults will be held Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 690 Morgantown Road, Uniontown, will hold worship service at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. as the Rev. Don Immel continues the sermon “Since Jesus Came Into My Heart: ‘Ready, Set, Grow!'” Also at 6 p.m., Immel will preach the sermon “Word Curses.” A well-staffed nursery is available during all services. Contacting Pastor Jason can provide transportation.
In other news, “Feed the Need,” an upcoming community outreach event, will be held Aug. 24 at Marshall Park. For more information, call the church at 724-437-8101.
FAITH FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, Oliver Road, Uniontown, will worship Sunday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Bill Dicks delivering the message “What It Means to be Baptized in Christ.”
In other news, ads for the annual Harvest of Hope to be held Sept. 17-21 are still being accepted. For more information, contact the Rev. Gerald Capan at 724-439-2450, e-mail begin gac@lcsys.net gac@lcsys.net end
or visit the website at forministry.com/15401FFC.
FALLEN TIMBERS COMMUNITY CHAPEL, 112 Fallen Timbers Road, Point Marion, welcomes inspirational gospel singer Cindy Sites & Commitment for two performances Sunday at 11 a.m. and at noon. For more details, call 724-725-5366 or 724-725-1749.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 17 N. Morgantown St., Fairchance, will hold worship service Sunday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Brian Kelley delivering the message “Secret of Satisfaction” for the morning service and “Are You Stressful or Restful” during the 6 p.m. evening service. Carolyn Kingan will provide special music for the morning service and Judy Pupek will provide the music for the evening service. Transportation is available by phoning the church office at 724-564-2080.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), OF REPUBLIC, announces Rev. Norman Hunt will lead worship and deliver the sermon “Jonah, The Minus Prophet” during the 10:55 a.m. worship service. Guest soloist will be Carol Higinbotham and Tony Ranaldi will be acolyte. A nursery and second hour directed by Rita Ballone will be held in conjunction with the service.
In other news, the C.W.F. Summer picnic meeting will be held at the home of Glenda Logston Tuesday at 5 p.m. and the Pulpit Search Committee meets Wednesday at 7 p.m. For more information, phone the church office at 724-246-9387.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located at Fourth and Liberty streets, California, will worship at 10 a.m. Sunday with the Rev. Paul N. Min delivering the sermon “God, Lead Us Not into Temptation.” Nursery care is available every Sunday. Church organist Carolyn Davis will perform a musical piece and choir member Kirsten Sears will sing “Here I Am, Lord.” Deacon Marlene Kara and her husband Elder Richard Kara will host coffee hour. 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 BROWNSVILLE, located next to Brownsville General Hospital, will meet for worship at 10 a.m. A special time for the young people of the congregation will be included in the service. The regular schedule will resume Sept. 7 with worship at 11 a.m. 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, will worship Sunday at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Nick Philiposian bringing the message “Wolves In Sheep’s Clothing.” 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.
Also, on Sunday, the Sr. BYF Kick-off “Road Rally” will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. for grades 7 through 12. On Monday, Aug. 25, the Martha Champion Class meeting will feature a hot dog and corn roast. On Wednesday, Aug. 27, Bible Study and Junior and Senior BYF will meet at 6:30 p.m. while choir practice will be held at 7:30 p.m. On Thursday, Aug. 28, the Publicity Committee for the 100th Year Anniversary will meet at the church at 6:30 p.m. and the Anniversary Committee will meet at 7:30 p.m.
GREENE VALLEY CHURCH OF GOD, Carmichaels, announces Mountains High Women’s Ministry is having a luncheon on Aug. 23 at 11 a.m. with the theme “The Worth of a Woman.’ Guest speaker is the Rev. Sharon Johnson of He’s Alive Radio, co-pastor of World Lighthouse Outreach Center in Grantsville, Md. There will be a spiritual dance by The Lord’s Ladies from the Christian Center in Belle Vernon. The Rev. John Derrico is pastor. A love offering will be received. Luncheon is $5. For more information, phone the Rev. Bill and Missy Williams at 724-966-8030.
HIGH HOUSE CHURCH OF GOD, 1156 Walnut Hill Road, will host a revival Aug. 31-Sept. 5. Services are Sunday at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. and weekdays at 7 p.m. There will be anointed preaching, special singing and prayer for the sick. For more information, phone 724-438-8606.
HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX CHURCH, 91 S. Mill St., New Salem, will hold its 89th annual OTPUST festival on Sunday, Aug. 31. This is nearly a century-old tradition that has been preserved and cherished throughout the years. The parishioners take pride in their heritage, traditions and customs. This festival is held every year in honor of the Assumption of the Theotokos, which is Aug. 28, according to the Julian calendar.
This day will include various activities. It will start with a Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m., which will be celebrated by Archbishop Kyrill and the Rev. Vitaly Dudkin. At noon, there will be a catered banquet in the church hall (price $10). From 1 to 9 p.m., there will be ethnic foods, grilled foods, children’s games, hourly prizes, bingo and games of chance. From 1 to 3 p.m., Julie Williams will broadcast the Polka Party live. A DJ will be there from 5 to 8 p.m. There will be an opportunity to buy or order religious items brought directly from Russia such as icons, souvenirs, candles, prayer ropes, Paschal eggs, handmade artifacts and miniature boxes. A vast collection of CDs and tapes are on display.
HOPEWELL UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 400 Hopewell Road, Brownsville, will worship at 9:30 a.m. with the Rev. Gail E. Mason delivering the sermon “Christ is Able.” Choir practice will be held at 8:30 a.m. The hunger offering will be received. Organist is Janet Adamovich.
JACOB’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, located off Routes 21 and 166 (follow signs from the Marathon service station), Masontown, will welcome the Rev. Todd Kornahrens as the new church pastor during the 9 a.m. Sunday service. For more information, phone the church at 724-583-9040.
JEWEL CITY CHURCH, located on Route 20, Haywood, Road, Shinnston, W.Va., welcomes evangelist David Ring to hold a one-night rally on Aug. 26 at 7 p.m. Ring, who lives in Franklin, Tennessee, was born with cerebral palsy but has overcome extreme physical and emotional obstacles to become a full-time evangelist. He has been a guest on “The Old Time Gospel Hour’ and the “700 Club’ and has spoken at numerous conferences, youth rallies and conventions. He speaks at more than 200 churches annually. A love offering will be taken. For more information, phone 304-592-5755 or 204-592-5678.
MALDEN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, located two miles west of West Brownsville on Route 40 at Malden, will worship Sunday at 10:30 a.m. with special music by M.C.F. Praise and Worship Team. Bible Study will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday. For more information, phone Pastor David White at 724-785-7880.
MARANATHA ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 126 Brownsville Ave., Brownsville, will hold Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. with the Rev. Jim Line. Wednesday evening’s Bible study “We Build People” and “Cross Trainers” youth group will begin at 7 p.m. For information, call Pastor Jim at 724-785-8808.
McCLELLANDTOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Route 21, Church Hill, will worship at 11 a.m. Sunday with guest speaker Robert Prinkey delivering the sermon “Snatched Away By the Spirit.” In addition, at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, the church will also hold its annual Corn Roast.
MORNING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH, Newell, will worship Sunday at 10 a.m. with pastor Mitchell Wall delivering the message “Christ Ancient Message to the Modern Day Church.” The Sunday worship service can be seen on CUTV at 4 p.m.
In other news, the youth group the Crusaders will meet Wednesday at 6 p.m. followed by Bible Study at 7 p.m. Betty Ricks will be Saturday’s coffeehouse musical guest. A healing and anointing service will be held Sunday at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Angel Zueger at 724-785-8513.
MOUNT OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH, 51 Stewart Ave., Uniontown, announces the New Direction Mass Choir will celebration another year in music ministry on Sunday, Aug. 24, at 5 p.m. in the church sanctuary. Officials said, “The purpose of our music ministry is to provide ministry that will illuminate the preached word of God by Pastor Vincent L. Winfrey Sr. through singing and instrumental music. Just as angels surround the very throne of God, the choir is placed strategically around the man of God. Elevated high above the congregation, we stand as conquerors to show forth the power of God through son.’ Vincent L. Winfrey Jr. is music director. The Rev. Vincent L. Winfrey Sr. is pastor.
MOUNT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH, OF LECKRONE, will hold its annual Homecoming and Church Anniversary Sunday at 3:30 p.m. with guest speaker Mary Morgan of the Mount Hermit Baptist Church in Morgantown, W.Va., and her choir and congregation. Sister Jessie Carter is the chairperson. Grant T. Howard is host pastor.
NEW BEGINNING FULL GOSPEL CHURCH, 93 Jefferson St., Uniontown, will hold a one-night revival at 6 p.m. with the Rev. Henry C. Austin, an associate minister from the Signal of Light Full Gospel Church. Phone 724-439-8440 for additional event details.
NEW GENEVA BAPTIST CHURCH, Front Street, will worship at 9:30 a.m. where the Rev. Robert J. Robinson will deliver the message “Deserted Harps.” Bob and Carol Brooks will present special music.
In other news, a new converts class will be held at 10 a.m. and children’s practice will resume Wednesday, Aug. 27, at 4:30 p.m.
NEW HOPE FREE METHODIST CHURCH, located on Second Street, Greensboro, will hold Sunday worship service at 9 a.m. Tom Barnhart is pastor.
NEW SALEM PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 27 S. Mill St., will worship at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Marnie Abraham Russell delivering the sermon “Coming or Going.” A nursery with adult supervision is available during the service. For more information, phone 724-245-2200.
In other news, the 4th Annual Peach Fest will be held at the church from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday while a sidewalk sale will begin at 9 a.m.
PASTORS’ PRAYER FELLOWSHIP OF THE CHURCH OF MORGANTOWN, a non-denominational affiliation of pastors from Christian churches in Morgantown, is sponsoring “The Gathering,’ a coming together of Christians of all denominations at the Amphitheater in Hazel Ruby McQuain Riverfront Park on Saturday, Aug. 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. This will be a time of celebration and worship. No admission fee will be charged. No request for support will be made.
The Church at Morgantown is the name of the collective body of Christians in the Morgantown area. The Pastor’s Prayer Fellowship of Morgantown, an affiliation of area pastors who meet weekly for discussion and prayer, sponsors the Church at Morgantown. Active participants include Pierpont Church of the Nazarene, Rock Ministries, St. Stephen’s Baptist Church, Greater Love Family Outreach, Life Center Foursquare Church, New Beginnings Community Church and others.
The Gathering is the first of many such meetings planned by the group. The purpose is to bring together Christian believers from all denominations in the Morgantown region. Speakers will be the Rev. Junius Lewis of Greater Love Family Outreach Ministry in Morgantown, Dr. Gary Kisner of Kisner Ministries in Fairmont, and Ron Thaxton, pastor of the Church in the City in Charleston. For more information, phone 304-599-2382.
PLEASANT VIEW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located two miles west of Smock at the intersection of the Pleasant View and Royal roads, will worship Sunday at 10 a.m. where the Rev. Keith Conover will preach “Appropriate Attire.” Soprano soloist Rita Kantorik will provide special music. Sandra Leichliter serves as organist. Acolytes will be Tyler Randolph and Amanda Gaborka. An adult-supervised nursery is provided for kindergarten and preschool children.
In addition, the church’s Sixth Annual Personal Goods & Services Auction will be held this Sunday in the church pavilion at 532 Royal Road. The auction will begin at 11 a.m. with a light lunch featuring Pleasant View Sweet Corn prepared by Chef Thomas Liptak of Grindstone. University of Pittsburgh football tickets, State Theatre tickets, a weekend stay at a Seven Springs condo, gift certificates for Caileigh’s Restaurant and the Coal Baron, home-baked goods, handcrafted items and much more will be auctioned. Proceeds from the event go to the Presbyterian Hunger Program and other outreach mission projects. The public is invited. Phone the church office at 724-677-2149 for additional details.
ROSCOE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 300 Main St., welcomes Sunday’s summer soloist L. Douglas Pepper, a Belle Vernon physician, for the Sunday informal worship service at 9:45 a.m. Douglas is known throughout the area as an accomplished instrumentalist in piano, organ and trumpet. His son and pianist J. Paul Pepper will accompany Douglas during the morning worship service lead by First Presbyterian Church Elder and Chancel Choir member Richard Kara. Kara is a retired Pennsylvania State trooper and currently serves as a supervisor for the Washington County District Attorney’s Drug and Narcotic Task Force. He will be delivering the sermon “Talking with God.” A continental breakfast will be served in the Church Manse beginning at 9:15 a.m.
Beginning Sept. 7, the church will hold Sunday services at 10:30 a.m. at Five Town Park Pavilion for their annual picnic that marks the beginning of the fall schedule. Attendants are asked to bring food according to the initial of their last name. The Sunday School will provide the paper ware, hotdogs, buns and beverages.
ST. GEORGE SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH IN CARMICHAELS will hold the Divine Liturgy for the Feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God Thursday, Aug. 28, followed by the Blessing of the Festal Bread and Memorial Wheat. Mike Rogish, one of the founders of the church, is the honored Kum for the St. George Sisters celebration. For more information, phone the Rev. Rodney Torbic at 724-966-7428.
ST. HUBERT ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 9 Sadler St., Point Marion, will also participate in a special tribute to John Paul II on his 25th anniversary as supreme pontiff Aug. 23/24 at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown. A bus or van will depart from Point Marion/Uniontown and Everson at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24 with overnight near the shrine. Cultural presentations and scheduled holy hours with Polish-American bishops are set for Saturday. A noon Mass with Cardinal Adam Maida of Detroit as main celebrant will take place. Archbishop Szczepan Wesoly from Rome will deliver a bi-lingual homily. The Rev. Joseph Sredzinski, pastor of St. Hubert, will lead local residents. To make reservations, phone 724-725-3655.
ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 50 Jefferson St., Uniontown, will host an informal discussion series on such questions as “Have you been saved? How should a Catholic answer that question?’ The series begins Saturday, Aug. 23, at 6:30 p.m. There is no cost and the sessions are open to all faiths. Refreshments will be served. Other upcoming topics include: “Is the Catholic Church Bible based? Why Pray to Saints? Is the Mass Scriptural?’ For more information, phone 724-437-7569.
ST. PAUL’S AME CHURCH, 187 Morgantown St., Uniontown, will hold this year’s Men’s Conference the weekend of Aug. 29-31. On Friday, Aug. 29, at 7 p.m., the Rev. James L. Cherry Jr. will begin demolition. On Saturday, at 8:30 a.m., breakfast will be served followed by ground breaking by the Rev. Eric T. Johnson. On Sunday, Aug. 31 at 11 a.m., worship service will continue with Elder Brian McLee. Apostle John D. Washington of Christian Love Ministries will lead construction Sunday at 6 p.m. While Friday and Saturday are designated for men only, Sunday services are open to both men and women. Alfred Thompson is pastor. For more information, phone 724-437-1418.
ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 71 N. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, will worship at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. Sunday with the Rev. Paul N. Frank, Jr., delivering the sermon “12 Who Changed the World.” Also, on Saturday at 4 p.m., the annual Women of ELCA Family Picnic will be held followed by worship at 7 p.m. at Mount Chapel at Chalk Hill.
In other news, an After School Program will be offered starting Wednesday, Sept. 10, for children in kindergarten through 4th grade. The program will run from 4 to 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday in the Chapel. Bible stories, crafts, games and dinner will be offered. Questions can be directed to Mildred Klein at 724-438-0945. For more information, call 724-437-9000, 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, will worship Sunday at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Serving as chalice bearers and lectors will be David Hoover, Dr. Judith Taylor and April Kerin Sinal. Acting as crucifier and acolyte is Paul Taylor. Adult education will be held at 9:15 a.m. 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 worship at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Service will be followed by an informal fellowship time. “Kids’ Time with God,” an educational program for children ages 3-8, will be held during worship. The Rev. Bernard Carl is pastor. For more information, phone 724-439-5884, 724-439-4730 or e-mail the pastor at begin PastorCarl9@aol.com PastorCarl9@aol.com end
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SPRING GROVE UNION CHURCH, Dawson, will observe its annual homecoming Sunday, Aug. 31 while a special service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Richard Patton is the church’s missionary.
THIRD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 425 Union St., (at Craig Meadows) Uniontown, will hold its contemporary worship service at 8:30 a.m. while the traditional service will be held at 11 a.m. At both services, the Rev. Ronald Barnes will deliver the sermon “Transformed.”
In other news, the golf league will meet Aug. 26 at 5 p.m. while meetings for the Boy Scout Leaders and the Jr. High CrossWalk will be held Aug. 26 at 7 p.m. At 10 a.m. Aug. 27, the Sewing Ladies will meet while the Grace Bible Class meeting will take place at 1 p.m. Aug. 27. For more information, contact the church at 724-438-2529.
TRINITY UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, corner of Morgantown and West Fayette streets, Uniontown, will worship at 10 a.m. when the Rev. Michael Orsted will give the sermon “The Whole Armor of God.” Providing music will be soloist Katie Brittingham along with Bill Cahn on trumpet. After worship on the corner porch, the Music/Worship Committee will host a coffee fellowship. A nursery is provided for children 5 and under. The service is rebroadcast over radio station WMBS at 11:06 a.m. For more information, phone the church office at 724-437-2709 or check the website at www.forministry.com/15401TPC3
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UNIONTOWN CHURCH OF CHRIST, 70 Roosevelt Drive, meets 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. For more information, phone 724-439-4747.
UNITED BAPTIST CHURCH, 126 N. 1st St., Connellsville, will a Men’s Breakfast at 9 a.m. Saturday. Also, the church will be hosting a barbeque rib dinner Saturday that is available for pickup or delivery from noon to 4 p.m. To purchase tickets or request pick up, contact the church at 11 a.m. the morning of the cookout at 724-626-0268. Proceeds will support the choir with the purchase of new robes. Albert L. Winfrey is pastor.
On Sunday, Aug. 31, at the 11 a.m. church service, the speaker will be the Rev. Mary Ann Strader. This Sunday will also be the debut for two new choirs under the direction of evangelist Lisa A. Winfrey.
UNITED CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), Malden Crossroads, California, welcomes Encounter, a praise band, on Sunday, Aug. 31, at noon. This is a free event. Participants should bring a picnic dish to share. For more information, phone 724-938-2098.
WHITE HOUSE FREE METHODIST CHURCH OF NORTH AMERICA, 2125 Springhill Furnace Road, Smithfield, on Route 857 near Rich’s Garden Center, will worship Sunday at 10:45 a.m. Bible teaching for all age levels is available at the service. The Riffel Family, a Gospel Quartet from Jane Lew, W.Va., will deliver special ministry in song. A musical concert featuring the Riffel Family will be held Sunday at 9:30 a.m. George W. McLaughlin is pastor.
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MOUNT LEBANON BAPTIST CHURCH, Baltimore St., Brownsville, Chrysanthemum Club is sponsoring a bus trip to see the gospel play “Medea’s Class Reunion” at the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4. Admission, transportation and dinner are included in the ticket cost. The deadline to register is Sept. 4. For more information, call Tonya Kirkland at 724-785-4691 or 724-938-4303.
“9/11: GROWING STRONGER THROUGH UNDERSTANDING’ Pittsburgh’s Islamic community will hold at open house on Thursday, Sept. 11, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Islamic Center of Pittsburgh, 4100 Bigelow Blvd, Oakland, Pittsburgh to remember and pray for the victims of terrorism all over the world, and to offer people of all faiths an introduction to Islam and their Muslim neighbors.
The free event will offer guests the opportunity to meet their Muslim neighbors by exploring different conversation stations to art and science. Visitors will also get to enjoy the distinctive call to prayer and view Muslim prayers at 5 and 8 p.m., participate in round-table discussions at 5:30 and 7 p.m., hear the children’s choir perform, listen to Qur’an recitation and experience Muslim diversity by sampling food from around the world.
“As American Muslims remember the horrific losses of 9/11, we also look to the future with hope, and a deep commitment to building a stronger community and nation through better understanding across cultures and faiths. Only by getting to know one another on a personal level can people of diverse backgrounds work together effectively for the betterment of our country,’ said Adel Fergany, president of the Islamic Center.
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.
ROSCOE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 300 Main St., will host a Service of Remembrance to honor those who last their lives in the terrorist attacks two years ago. The service will take place Thursday, Sept. 11, at 7:30 p.m. with the Rev. Dr. John Rankin and American Legion commander Donald Shipley leading. Speaker for the evening will be Lt. Col. Louis Irwin. This Ecumenical Community Service is open to everyone.
ST. MARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE, 101 W. High St., Kittanning, has religious tours and pilgrimages planned. A tour to the Papal Mass at which Mother Teresa will be beatified is scheduled for Oct. 12-21. The trip will depart from Pittsburgh and will include visits to Assisi, Vatican City, Rome, Tivoli, the Sistine Chapel, Catacombs, the Coliseum and other historical and religious sites. Participants will have the opportunity to be at the Mass when Pope John Paul II declares Mother Teresa a “Blessed” of the Church.
In addition, a pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mexico will take place Dec. 1-7. Participants will view the miraculous image of Our Lady, pray at the Cathedral and visit the Pyramids of the Sun and the Floating Gardens. For a packet of detailed information, call 724-548-7649 or 800-242-0728, fax a request to 724-543-2938 or email a request to begin padre16201@yahoo.com padre16201@yahoo.com end
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SEE YOU AT THE POLE: Students throughout the United States will gather around their school flagpoles on Wednesday, Sept. 17 for the 14th annual See You at the Pole, a grass-roots prayer event that began in Texas in 1990. In 2002, more than 2.5 million teen-agers met for See You at the Pole in all 50 states.
Internationally, reports came from countries on six continents, including Australia, Bahamas, Canada, China, Dominican Republic, Germany, India, Japan, Kenya, Romania, South Korea, Philippines, United Kingdom and Uruguay. For more information, phone 1-888-ALLIANCE or visit the Website at www.everyschool.com.
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 tour you are interested in, call 800-242-0728 or fax a request to 724-543-2938. E-mail your mailing address to begin padre16201@yahoo.com padre16201@yahoo.com end
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WORLD CHIRSTIAN OUTREACH MINISTRIES, 508 W. Georgia Ave, Connellsville, will be holding a Feast of Tabernacle Celebration at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3. at the Weinberg Theatre in Frederick, Md. Special guests will be Paul Wilbur and Asher Intrater. To reserve a seat, call Shirley Clawson at 724-887-4839.