Church briefs
Today through next week:August 29, 2003 ABUNDANT LIFE CHURCH, located at 1239 Brownfield Road, Uniontown, will hold a worship service Saturday at 7 p.m. with Pastor J. Edward Loukota bringing the message.
On Sunday, the church offers Bible study for all ages at 9:30 a.m. Refreshments will be served at 10:30 a.m. The worship service begins at 10:45 a.m. Special music will be presented by vocalists Kevin and Wanda O’Brien. Pastor Nicholas J. Cook will deliver the sermon “A Firm Foundation.’ 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.
BREAD OF LIFE TABERNACLE, 15 Bouquet St., located near the corner of Connellsville and Bouquet streets, Uniontown, announces on Saturday the Gospel on Wheels will travel to Snowden Terrace Mulligan Manor in Brownsville. The ministry team will display free clothing and free refreshments to all in attendance. Joy-Joy the Clown will also appear. The Love Cupboard will open Wednesdays for free clothing from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, phone the church at 724-438-4882.
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 “The Hope of the Church.’ On Tuesday, Ladies’ Aid meets at 11 a.m. at South Church. On Thursday, Weight Watchers meets at the South Brownsville Church. West Bend Homecoming will take place at 11 a.m. on Sept. 7. All three churches will meet together to celebrate the West Bend homecoming. The Rev. Frank Sherman, district superintendent of the Connellsville District of the United Methodist Church, will bring the message. A covered-dish dinner will follow this special service. 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 special Sunday services with Missionary Robert Porter of Swaziland, Africa. Sunday worship 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 Web site at www.calvaryapostolicchurch.org.
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, located at 308 McClellandtown Road, Route 21, Uniontown, is hosting a World’s Fair Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. The parking lot will be filled with carnival games and food. There will be a dunking booth, cotton candy, horse rides and hot dogs as well as prizes. At 6:30 p.m., Brad Henry will hold a piano concert entitled “This is My Father’s World.’ Proceeds will benefit missionaries worldwide. For more information, phone the church at 724-439-0301.
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 Bobby Reed and Leona Ice providing special music.
On Sunday, adult Sunday school classes begin at 9:30 a.m. The Rev. Mace, senior minister, will deliver the message “Steadfast Pillars’ at 10:30 a.m. worship. David Landi will give the children’s sermon. Glenda Gray will play the piano with special music by Anna Collins. 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, will celebrate Communion this Sunday at 8:30 and 10 a.m. services. The Rev. Jack Herman will deliver the message entitled “Replacing Pain with Peace.’ 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 teen-agers have their own contemporary Power Jam service in fellowship hall. Adults will meet in the sanctuary where David Benrexi of Zephaniah 3:17 Ministries will give a concert and share about his pro-life ministries.
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 319 Church St., Brownsville, announces Sunday’s corporate worship is at 10:30 a.m. in the church. Guest preacher will be the Rev. Dennett Buettner, assistant pastor at Seeds of Hope Episcopal Fellowship, in Bloomfield, Pittsburgh. Donald Bowers will be Eucharistic minister. Joe Gorecki is lay reader. Amanda Gorecki, Joe Gorecki and Amelia Vachino are acolytes. The prayer team this week is Barbara Bowers and Doris Gerard. Jerry Gearhart will lead the children’s prayer. Greeters will be Bill and Jessie Krise. The Rev. Stanley A. Burdock is pastor. For further information or directions to the church, phone the church at 724-785-7958.
CLARKSVILLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH, located on Market Street, announces Sunday school starts at 9:30 a.m. while worship on Sunday begins at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Domenick Sgro. On Tuesday, there will be a C.W.F. meeting at 7 p.m. On Wednesday, there will be a board meeting at 7 p.m. On Thursday, choir practice will be held at 6:30 p.m.
DUNLAP’S CREEK CHURCH, 502 Twin Hills Road, Merrittstown, also known as the Old Stone Church, welcomes Elmer Bassler 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, there will be a covered-dish supper in fellowship hall at 6 p.m. A worship service will follow. On Thursday, chancel choir rehearsal is at 6 p.m. John Jennings is lay minister. The Web site is www.forministry.com/USPAPCUSAELPCE/
EVANGELISTIC OUTREACH MINISTRIES, 301 Fairview St., Masontown, welcomes guest speaker Apostle Solomon Dotson on Sunday at 11 a.m. Bible study is Wednesday at 7 p.m.
FAIRDALE FREE METHODIST CHURCH, 208 Nemacolin Road, Carmichaels, offers Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. with classes for everyone. Worship is Sunday at 10:45 a.m. when the Rev. Tom Barnhart Jr. gives the sermon “Dying to Meet You.’ There will be a cookout at the church after the service. On Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., there are teen and children’s activities as well as teaching for adults.
FAITH FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, Oliver Road, Uniontown, welcomes the Rev. Bill Dicks to deliver the Lord’s message at Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service. The church is still 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
or the Web site at FORMINISTRY.COM/15401FFC.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 171 First St., Clarksville, will hold a missionary service on Sunday at 11 a.m. The Rev. James C. Cherry Sr., pastor, will be preacher.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF FAIRCHANCE offers Sunday school at 9 a.m. with worship following at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Brian Kelley bringing the message “Shepherd Who Restores the Soul.’ Special music will be provided by Tom Hutchinson. Rev. Kelley will bring the message “Shepherd Who Saves the Best for Last’ at the 6 p.m. worship service. Kim Dillinger will provide special music.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF LAMBERTON will host a pastor installation for the Rev. Larry Burden of Uniontown on Sept. 7. The morning service program is with Minister Douglas Wright of City Chapel Church. Dinner will be served from 1 to 2:30 p.m. with the installation program to begin at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Robert Crable of Mount Calvary Baptist Church of Fairchance. Robert Ford is deacon.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF SMOCK worships Sunday at 11 a.m. when the Martha D. Clark Missionary Society will have Minister Marvin Wright Sr., an associate of City Chapel, for their visiting minister. The Rev. Charles E. Morgan Jr. is host pastor.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), OF REPUBLIC welcomes Diane Michael as guest soloist during Sunday’s 10:55 a.m. worship service. The Rev. Norman Hunt will lead worship and deliver the message. Daren Dewey is acolyte. A supervised nursery and second hour ware held in conjunction with the service directed by Rita Ballone.
The church office will be closed Monday in observance of Labor Day. The Four C’s Ministry will be open Wednesday morning in the garage. The chancel choir will resume practice Thursday at 7 p.m. The church-sponsored Red Cross blood drive will be held in the Mariam Anthony Fellowship Hall Friday from noon until 6 p.m. For more information, phone the church office at 724-246-9387.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located at Fourth and Liberty streets, California, announces the Rev. Paul N. Min will give the sermon “A Matter of Salvation’ this Sunday at 10 a.m. Nursery care is available every Sunday. Charles McKinley Jr. will serve as greeter. Deacon Susan DeCarlo will deliver the liturgy. Guest soloist Angie Berna will perform. Deacon Candy Gump and her fianc?, Larry Ripple, 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.
FORT BURD UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF BROWNSVILLE, located next to Brownsville General Hospital, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. There is a combined Sunday school class for preschool-aged children through sixth grade as part of worship time. Worship will include a special time for youths. There will be a fellowship time sponsored by the deacons and choir practice following worship. The church resumes its regular schedule Sept. 7 with Sunday school for all ages at 9:45 a.m. and 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, announces the Rev. Nick Philiposian will bring the message “The House Built on the Rock’ This Sunday at 10:30 a.m. worship. Cliff Jenkins will read Scripture. Kathy Opel and Mabel Yauger will offer special music. Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:30 a.m. For more information, phone the office at 724-437-3401.
GREAT BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH, 47 W. Fayette St., Uniontown, offers Sunday school for all ages at 9:45 a.m., followed by worship 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. There will be no BYF Sunday. This will be Promotion Sunday.
On Monday, the office is closed. On Tuesday, AB Women will meet at the church at 6 p.m. The officers wil provide dessert, chicken and rolls. Each member is to bring a covered dish and a love offering for the entertainment. On Wednesday, there is Bible study at 6:30 a.m., AB Girls and AB Boys at 6:30 p.m., Senior BYF from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and choir practice at 7:30 p.m. On Sept. 5, there is a supper buffet, Dominican style, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The supper will benefit the mission project. Reservations need to be made by Sept. 2.
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. 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: icons, souvenirs, candles, prayer ropes, Paschal eggs, handmade artifacts, miniature boxes. A vast collection of CDs and tapes are on display.
HOPEWELL UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 400 Hopewell Road, Brownsville, on Sunday will have choir practice at 8:30 a.m. and worship at 9:30 a.m. Guest speaker Elmer Bassler’s sermon is “Hearing the Call.’ Church school is at 10:45 a.m. Janet Adamovich is organist.
JACOB’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, located off Routes 21 and 166 (follow signs from the Marathon service station), Masontown, announces the Rev. Todd Kornahrens will lead Sunday workship at 9 a.m. A full liturgical service with Holy Communion is included. Sunday school follows. The church telephone number is 724-583-9040.
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. Sunday school starts at 10 a.m. Wednesday’s Bible study, entitled “We Build People’ and “Cross Trainers’ youth group will begin at 7 p.m. For more information, phone Rev. Line at 724-785-8808.
MCCLELLANDTOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Route 21, Church Hill, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Rebecca Drover delivering the sermon “Input and Output.’
MORNING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH, Newell, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. The 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. Saturday’s coffeehouse will be closed. For more information, contact Angel Zueger at 724-785-8513.
MOUNT ARARAT BAPTIST CHURCH, Filbert/Orient Road, Cardale, will celebrate its annual Missionary Day on Sunday at 11 a.m. worship with Minister Sheila Grooms of the Free Holiness Church of Deliverance in Clairton, Pa., as guest. Sister Sue Jordan is president. The Rev. Richard Calloway is pastor.
MOUNT LEBANON BAPTIST CHURCH, Baltimore Street, Brownsville, announces Thursday is the deadline to register for the Chrysanthemum Club’s bus trip to see the gospel play “Medea’s Class Reunion’ at the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4. Admission, transportation and dinner are included in the ticket cost. For more information, phone Tonya Kirkland at 724-785-4691 or 724-938-4304.
MOUNT OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH, 51 Stewart Ave., Uniontown, will host a Back-to-School Blowout Gospel Explosion Block Party on Saturday, Sept. 6, beginning at noon. There will be food, games and face painting from noon to 4 p.m. At 6 p.m., there will be a Gospel Explosion featuring singing, dance, miming, stepping and poetry. For more information, contact the Rev. Vincent L. Winfrey Jr. at 724-438-4844. The Rev. Vincent L. Winfrey Sr. is pastor.
MOUNT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH, Grindstone, welcomes Minister Sandra Mason of the Full Gospel Church of Hiller as guest speaker for the missionary circle on Sunday at 11 a.m. worship service. Vaudine Harris is acting president. The Rev. Cynthia K. Hackett is pastor.
NEW GENEVA BAPTIST CHURCH, Front Street, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. when the Rev. Robert J. Robinson will deliver the message “Narrow the Way.’ Delores Sangston and Megan Collins will present special music. A new converts class will be held at 10 a.m. Children’s practice will be Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. A baptismal service is scheduled for Sept. 14.
NEW HOPE FREE METHODIST CHURCH, located on Second Street, Greensboro, worships Sunday at 9 a.m. when the Rev. Tom Barnhart gives the sermon “Dying to Meet You.’
PLEASANT VIEW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located two miles west of Smock at the intersection of the Pleasant View and Royal roads, announces this will be the last Sunday to follow the summer schedule: Church school classes are from 9 to 9:45 a.m. and worship is from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., Beginning Sept. 7, the church will return to its regular Sunday schedule. At this Sunday’s 10 a.m. worship, the Rev. Keith Conover will preach “My Lover is Like a Gazelle.’ Student associate Helen Kester will assist in worship leadership. Jennifer and Cody Higinbotham will provide special music. Acolytes will be Tyler Randolph and Amanda Gaborka. A supervised nursery for preschool children is provided following Small Talk through the conclusion of worship.
ROSCOE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 300 Main St., announces Kirsten Sears, daughter of Michael and Cherie Bakewell Sears, California, will be the summer soloist at Sunday’s informal 9:45 a.m. worship service. Sears is a student at California Area High School and a vocal student of Rita Young in Richeyville. She is a Girl Scout, a member of First Presbyterian Church in California and a member of its chancel choir. She plays the piano and is a Red Cross certified lifeguard. Richard Kara of Brownsville will lead the service. He is a supervisor for the Washington County District Attorney’s Drug and Narcotic Drug Task Force. Kara is a member and an elder and currently serving on the Session of First Presbyterian Church in California. Kara’s sermon is “Prepare to Listen.’
Next week, the church will hold its annual worship service and picnic at Five Town Park Pavilion, beginning at 10:30 a.m. This marks the beginning of the fall schedule and is sponsored by the Sunday school staff, which includes Chris Jones, Linda Mudry, Bill and Penny Stanick. The committee will provide hot dogs, buns and beverages. Those attending area asked to bring dishes according to the first initial of their last names: A-H, picnic foods such as potato salad, salads, baked beans and other vegetables; I-M, desserts, pies, cakes and cookies; and N-Z, snack foods such as pretzels, chips and dip.
On Thursday, Sept. 11, the church will host an ecumenical Service of Remembrance for those who lost their lives to terrorism two years ago. The Rev. Dr. John Rankin, pastor, will lead the service, assisted by the Roscoe American Legion Commander Donald Shipley. Other area service organizations will participate.
ST. GEORGE SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH IN CARMICHAELS announces the celebration of the Feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God, Aug. 28, will continue with an Akathist to the Dormition each afternoon until Sept. 5. The Rev. Rodney Torbic is pastor.
ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 50 Jefferson St., Uniontown, announces the Queen of Peace Prayer Group will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the church. The Rev. Joseph David, pastor of St. George Maronite Catholic Church in Uniontown, will be guest speaker with the topic, “Apparitions of the Blessed Mother.’ For more information, phone Dennis Brestensky at 724-438-7294, Bob Price at 724-439-1979 or the Rev. William Kiel at 724-437-7569.
ST. OLIVER PLUNKETT PARISH, ST. MICHAEL ARCHANGEL CHURCH IN FREDERICKTOWN announces a charismatic Mass will be held Thursday at 7 p.m. with the River of Life Prayer Group. The Rev. John Takyi, visiting St. Winifreds in Sleepy Hollow Church, will be the celebrant. Rev. Takyi is visiting from Ghana. A hymn sing will be held at 6:30 p.m. A covered dish social will follow the Mass in the parish hall. The next charismatic Mass will be held Thursday, Oct. 2.
ST. PAUL’S AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 187 Morgantown St., Uniontown, will hold this year’s men’s conference today through Sunday. The conference is going Under Construction this year and is open to men of all ages. Today at 7 p.m., the Rev. James L. Cherry Jr. of Historic Triedstone Missionary Baptist Church in Aliquippa, Pa., will begin demolition. On Saturday at 8:30 a.m., breakfast will be served followed by the breaking of ground by the Rev. Eric T. Johnson of John Wesley African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church in Uniontown. On Sunday at 11 a.m., worship will continue with Elder Brian McLee, who is currently serving under the leadership of Rev. Johnson at John Wesley Church. The foundation is being laid.. Apostle John D. Washington of Christian Love Ministries of Fairmont, W.Va., will lead construction Sunday at 6 p.m. There is no fee for the conference. While Friday and Saturday are designated for men only, Sunday service are open to both men and women. The Rev. Alfred Thompson is pastor. For more information, phone 724-437-1418.
ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 71 N. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, worships Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Mountain Chapel and Sunday at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. with the Rev. Paul N. Frank Jr. delivering the sermon “May the Words of My Mouth.’
An after-school program will be offered starting Wednesday, Sept. 10, for children in kindergarten through fourth 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.
On Thursday, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m., the church will have a service of prayers and meditation to remember the events of 9-11 and to pray for servicemen and servicewomen. Ron Klatt, a graduate from the U.S. Air Force Academy, will be guest speaker.
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ST. PETER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 60 Morgantown St., Uniontown, will celebrate the Holy Eucharist on Sunday at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Serving as chalice bearers and lectors will be David Hoover, April Kerin and Van Evans. Acting as crucifer and acolyte is Darren Webster. Bible study is at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Holy Eucharist and healing service is at noon on Wednesday and the fellowship group will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday. 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. Kids’ Time With God, an educational program for children ages 3 through 8, will be held during worship. Sunday school classes for children and adults 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.
SPRING GROVE UNION CHURCH, located on Spring Grove Church Road, Dawson, will observe its annual homecoming Sunday. Schedule includes Sunday school at 10 a.m. and a special service at 2:30 p.m. with a special speaker and special music. Richard Patton is the church’s missionary.
TENT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Route 119, south of Uniontown, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with Glenn Hart bringing the message “Proper Worship.’ Acolyte is Aaron Long. Sunday school lesson is “The Son of King David’ at 9:45 a.m. Refreshments will be offered after services. Birthday celebrants are Myrtle Gaster, Nicole Halterman and David Long.
THIRD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 425 Union St., (at Craig Meadows) Uniontown, on Sunday hosts a contemporary worship service at 8:30 a.m. and a traditional worship service at 11 a.m. with Terry McMillen Sr. as speaker. The sermon is “The Parable of the Sower.’ The Senior High Cross Walk is Sunday at 7 p.m. Nursery school is Tuesday at 9 a.m. Grace Bible Class meeting is Tuesday at 7 p.m. Junior High Cross Walk is Tuesday at 7 p.m. Circle II meeting is Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Sewing Ladies meets Wednesday at 10 a.m. committee meetings are Wednesday at 7 p.m. Nursery school is Thursday at 9 a.m. Chancel choir is Thursday at 7 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 will give the sermon “Work: Blessing or Curse?’ Katie Brittingham will provide special music as soloist. After the children’s sermon, a junior church program will be led downstairs by Kayla Brown, Christian education assistant. 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 Web site at www.forministry.com/15401TPC3
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UNIONTOWN CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 20 Robinson St., worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. when the Rev. Harrison Smith will bring the message “Labor Not in Vain.’ Guest pianist is Erin Leslie. Michele Means is children’s storyteller. Jeremy Kendall will provide special music. The church offers valet parking and personal ear monitors. The church is open for prayer and praise at 8:30 a.m. Sunday school is at 9:30 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. For more information, phone 724-439-4747.
UNIONTOWN FREE METHODIST CHURCH, 300 Evans St., located at the corner of Euclid Avenue and Evans Street one block from the B.J. Mundel furniture store on Uniontown’s East End, will hold a musical concert on Sunday at 8:30 and 11 a.m. local artist Nikki Fisher will give Performances. For more information, phone the Rev. James B. Jobes, senior pastor, at 724-438-3438.
UNITED CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), 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, located five miles south of Fairchance on Route 857, will have the Rev. William Large to bring the 9:30 a.m. message Sunday. Special ministry in song will be by Vicki Pettit and Chrissi Myers. At the 10:45 a.m. service, there is Bible teaching for all age levels. Special youth ministry song will be by Katie O’Rourke. A nursery is provided for all services. The Rev. George McLaughlin is pastor.
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ROSCOE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 300 Main St., will host a Service of Remembrance to honor those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks two years ago. The service will take place on Thursday, Sept. 11, at 7:30 p.m. with the Rev. Dr. John Rankin and the American Legion commander Donald Shipley leading. Speaker for he evening will be Lt. Col. Louis Irwin. This ecumenical community service is open to everyone.
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.
WORLD CHRISTIAN OUTREACH MINISTRIES, 508 W. Georgia Ave., Connellsville, will sponsor a trip to the Feast of Tabernacle Celebration with Paul Wilbur and Asher Intrater at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 3, at the Weinberg Theatre in Frederick Md. To reserve a seat, call Shirley Clawson at 724-887-4839. Cost is $25 per person for transportation.