Church briefs
March for Life BUSES: Several local groups and churches are planning to take buses to Washington, D.C., for the 30th national March for Life. For the latest information on available seats:
Christian Family and Children’s Center in Indian Head: Phone 724-455-2122 or e-mail info@champion.org.
Farmington Free Methodist Church: Phone the Rev. Dale Rexrode at 724-329-1681.
Fay-West Respect Life Group will pick up passengers in Point Marion, Scottdale and Everson. For more information, phone the Rev. Joseph Sredzinski at St. Hubert Roman Catholic Church in Point Marion at 724-725-3655 or Patricia Borek at 724-887-6311.
Greater Fayette County Respect Life Committee announces marchers may board the bus at St. Therese Roman Catholic Church in Uniontown at 6 a.m. The price is $20 per person. To make arrangements, phone 724-437-3943.
St. Ann Roman Catholic Church in Waynesburg: Phone 724-627-7568.
St. Hugh Roman Catholic Church in Carmichaels is taking a bus to the national March for Life. The group will leave Tuesday and plans to stay over at a church in Maryland. The trip is geared for teen-agers, who will use sleeping bags for their overnight stay. For more information, phone Lu Popielarcheck at 724-592-5539.
St. John Roman Catholic Church in Perryoplis. Phone Tracie and John Sivak at 724-726-8323.
SS. CYRIL AND METHODIUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH announces for those unable to participate in the March for Life on Wednesday in Washington, D.C., the parish will have an all-day prayer service, followed by evening prayer at 6:45 and Mass at 7 p.m.
The prayer service begins at 7:30 a.m. with Holy Mass, followed by exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Each hour of the day, a different mystery of the rosary will be prayed. The Divine Mercy Chaplet will be prayed at 9 a.m., noon and 3 p.m. There will also be time for private meditation.
Officials said, “We are urging all who are able to join with us on this day. If unable to attend, please join in praying the rosary at home.’
Today through next week
ABUNDANT LIFE CHURCH, located at South Union Fire Hall near the corner of Lebanon Avenue and South Mount Vernon Avenue, Uniontown, will serve refreshments at 10:25 a.m. Sunday, prior to the 10:45 a.m. worship service. Pastor Nicholas J. Cook will deliver the sermon “Why Am I Here?’ The Divorce Care support group will meet Thursday at 7:45 p.m. It is open to the public to help the healing process for those who are going through or have gone through a divorce.
ALLISON CHRISTIAN CHURCH will host Kids Night in the social hall today from 6 to 8 p.m. with food and fellowship. On Sunday, canned Friskies cat food is still being collected for the wild animal orphanage directed by Dr. Bill Shepherd and the outreach ministry will have a penny sale with the collection taken immediately following the children’s moment. Worship leader Sunday will be Rick Marker. Elders are Carol Ludwig and Stephanie McCormick. Acolyte is Janessa Lambert. Diaconate is Joann Pinardi, Paul Rosnak, Frank Lent and Tricia Reposky. Alternates are Jennie Peton and Susan Toth. The Brownsville Area Ministerial Association will have a service Sunday at 7 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church for Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. On Jan. 26, the Allison Christian Church congregational meeting will be held immediately after church to accept the budget and elect officers.
ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Beeson Avenue and Dunbar Street in Uniontown, worships Sunday with a casual worship service at 9 a.m. that features praise choruses and hymns led by the Rev. James Fogg, accompanied by Joan Fogg, and Rev. Fogg’s message “Overcoming Our Circumstances.’ The traditional 11 a.m. service includes Rev. Fogg’s message and special music by the Asbury Chancel Choir, directed by Bill Dreucci. Loving Nursery Care is available for infants and children under 4. Children’s church is available for all children age 4 and older. The Asbury Chancel Choir will rehearse from 12:15 to 1 p.m. in the choir rehearsal room. Those singers wishing to join the choir are welcome.
The Asbury United Methodist Youth Fellowship will join other youths from the area at the church from 6 to 9 p.m. for an evening of Christian fun with pizza, music, crafts and group discussion. This is open to youths in grades six to 12. Adults will meet at Calvary United Methodist Church from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. to hear Jill Burlock from the Fayette County Drug and Alcohol Commission present the program” Do You Know What Your Children Know?,’ an adults’ guide to drug and alcohol use in today’s world.
Terrific Thursday PLUS continues Jan. 23 at 5 p.m. with “Cooking with Dave Wymard and Rev. Jim’ or “Church Coordination with Rusty Smalley’ for adults and the Bible Zone lesson and craft and choir for children. Dinner will be served to all. The program concludes at 7 p.m.
BROWNSVILLE AREA MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION is sponsoring a community prayer service on Sunday at 7 p.m. to mark the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity at Christ Episcopal Church, 319 Church St., Brownsville. The Christian Service Award will be presented to a member of the Brownsville area who has made outstanding contributions to the development and betterment of the community. Police officers from Brownsville and West Brownsville boroughs, Brownsville, Luzerne and Redstone townships will be recognized and honored at this gathering. A time of fellowship and refreshments will follow in the Christ Church Parish House, 310 Church St., after the service. For further information or directions to Christ Church, call 724-785-7958.
BROWNSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHARGE announces in observance of Christian Unity Sunday, the Rev. Paul E. Wilson Sr. will speak on “Called to be … One in Heart and Soul’ at Sunday worship at 8:30 a.m. at West Bend, 10 a.m. at South Brownsville and 11 a.m. at Brownsville First. At 7 p.m., there is community prayer for Christian unity at Christ Episcopal Church on Church Street in Brownsville. On Monday, the trustees meet at First Church at 6:30 p.m. and the administrative council meets at First Church at 7 p.m. On Wednesday, Small Groups meet at South Church at 10:30 a.m. This is open to all women of the charge. 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, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. The evening service features the CAC Ensemble. A mid-week Bible study is Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. The church’s motto for 2003 is “Knowing God and Making Him Known.’ For more information, phone 724-438-5052.
CALVARY UNITED METH-ODIST CHURCH, located at Clark Street and Collins Avenue, Uniontown, welcomes Free Spirit to the Saturday Night Praise Service at 5:30 p.m. On Sunday, the 9:30 a.m. traditional worship will feature a children’s message and special music by the chancel choir. The Rev. Dr. Thomas Whitehead will preach “Come, See for Yourself.’ A fully staffed babyland and nursery are available. A special program for parents of youths will be held at Calvary from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Jill Burlock from Fayette County Drug and Alcohol Commission will be discussion leader.
CALVIN UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 307 Spring St., Brownsville, worships Sunday at 10:45 a.m., when the Rev. Aleda Arnold Menchyk brings the sermon “Living in the Hand of God.’ Chancel will sing. Choir rehearsal is at noon. The annual congregational meeting will be held Sunday, Jan. 26, at noon in the church sanctuary. During the meeting, the congregation will elect new elders and receive year-end reports and the 2003 budget.
CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF UNIONTOWN, 23 S. Gallatin Ave., will have Saturday Night Center, a contemporary prayer and praise-style worship service, that begins at 6 p.m. with the Rev. Art Mace delivering the message. Christy Marzo will provide special music.
On Sunday, Rev. Mace, interim minister, will lead a New Testament study class at 9 a.m. Rev. Mace will also deliver the sermon “CCC: Motorcycle or Lawn Mower?’ at the 10:30 a.m. service. Rev. Mace will also present the children’s sermon and there will be a baby dedication for Olivia Seighman, daughter of Rachel (Hilling) and Eric Seighman. 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. The praise team will lead the 8:30 a.m. service, while Patricia Miller and Ed Fearer will be instrumentalists at the 10:45 a.m. service. The Rev. Jack Herman will continue his series “The Cross of Christ: The Power and Wisdom of God.’ 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 begin a new series entitled “Becoming a Contagious Christian’ with the message “Why Become a Contagious Christian?’
CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Uniontown, announces the Leland Class on Sunday is broadcast on WMBS Radio at 10:10 a.m. The 10:45 a.m. worship will be in the Leland Class downstairs. The Rev. Kenneth E. Jones will deliver a message “Put Me In Coach!’ The senior choir will sing, directed by Carol Atwood, organist-choir director.
On Monday, Bible study “Bad Boys of the Bible’ will meet at noon at the home of Betty Guthrie to discuss Jacob in Genesis 27, while the church will sponsor DISCIPLE Bible study at the Fayette County Jail Annex at 6 p.m. Kids’ Morning Out will convene in the church nursery at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday and Friday. Partners in Prayer ministry meets Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. On Thursday, choir rehearsal is at 7 p.m. in the Leland Class, while men’s basketball is in the gymnasium at 8:15 p.m.
CLARKSVILLE AND MILLSBORO CHURCHES welcomes guest the Rev. Andrew Slade 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. Congregational meetings will be held Sunday following the services.
DUNLAP’S CREEK CHURCH, 502 Twin Hills Road, Merrittstown, also known as the Old Stone Church, welcomes Glenn McClelland as guest minister to Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service.
“EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN: LIFE THROUGH AND BEYOND MENOPAUSE’ is the name of a video which will be presented at Uniontown Church of Christ, located on Route 40 between Hopwood and Uniontown, on Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. The American Association of Christian Counselors produces the video.
FAIRDALE FREE METHODIST CHURCH, 208 Nemacolin Road, Carmichaels, worships Sunday at 10:45 a.m., when the Rev. Tom Barnhart will give the sermon “Be of Good Cheer.’ The Rev. Gary French will have special music. Worship is also Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. For more information or transportation, phone the Rev. Tom Barnhart at 724-437-5980.
FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 690 Morgantown Road, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m., when the Rev. Donald J. Immel, senior pastor, preaches the sermon “Titus 3 – Order Among Believers.’
A water baptism service will take place at the beginning of the 6 p.m. service. Following the baptism, the adult elective classes will continue: Rev. Immel will teach “Experiencing God’ in the sanctuary, the Rev. Jason Lamer teaches “Parents of Teen-agers’ in fellowship hall, Sid Clevenger teaches “Biblical Financial Study’ in room 5 and Brian Seman teaches “Excellence in Evangelism’ in room 3. A well-staffed nursery is available during all services. Transportation is available by calling Rev. Lamer at 724-437-8101.
FAITH FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, Oliver Road, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. with gospel music featuring Kevin and Wanda O’Brien, followed by a birthday luncheon. The church will collect canned goods for the Souper Bowl. All goods must be turned in by Sunday, Jan. 26. Children’s Church and puppet ministry is Thursday at 6 p.m. For more information, phone the church at 724-439-2450 or e-mail the Rev. Gerald Capan at GAC@LCSYS.NET or the Web site at FORMINISTRY-.COM/15401FFC.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), OF REPUBLIC, announces the Rev. Thomas Logston will lead worship and deliver the message “Building a Wall of Spiritual Protection’ during Sunday’s 10:55 a.m. Sunday worship service. The chancel choir will sing. Amber Ziots is acolyte and Scott Cooper will greet the congregation. A nursery and second hour will be held in conjunction with the service directed by Rita Ballone. Friends and members of the congregation are reminded Jan. 26 is Souper Bowl of Caring Sunday. The Rev. Norman Hunt begins his interim ministry on Sunday, Feb. 2. The C.M.F. Ministry will meet Monday at 6 p.m. The chancel choir practices Thursday at 7 p.m. For more information, phone the church at 724-246-9387.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located at Fourth and Liberty streets, California, announces the Rev. David Lindberg will give the sermon “A Day of New Beginnings’ at 10 a.m. Sunday worship. Nursery care is available every Sunday. Deacon Pam Luketich will be the Sunday school teacher. The choir, directed by Elder Edie Skekel and accompanied by organist Carolyn Davis, will perform. The deacons will host coffee hour. The church will host its annual congregational meeting Wednesday at 6 p.m. A covered-dish dinner will be served. The Rev. Jim Bailey, interim moderator, will speak. The Daisytown Presbyterian Church worships at 11:45 a.m. For more information about First Presbyterian, phone the church at 724-938-7676.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 114 W. Church St., Fairchance, worships Sunday at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Dr. Joey Hickok giving the message “Ruby’s Response.’ On Monday, the Session meets at Springhill Church at 7:30 p.m. On Thursday, choir practice is at 6:30 p.m. Nursery accommodations are available; ask an usher. For more information on First Presbyterian, phone the church office at 724-564-2042 or e-mail at fpcf@charterpa.net.
FORT BURD UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF BROWNS-VILLE, located next to Brownsville General Hospital, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. with a special time for youths. There is a staffed nursery for preschool-age children, sponsored by the deacons. The adult choir, directed by Thomas Rishel, will sing. The choir practices after worship. The monthly special offering for the Brownsville Soup Kitchen will be held Sunday. For more information, phone the church at 724-785-3080.
GIG COFFEE HOUSE, Route 857, south toward Fairchance in the Old Wynn Bargain Store, welcomes 333 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. Homemade chicken noodle soup is available. For more information, phone 724-564-1516.
GLAD TIDINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, Route 21, McClellandtown, will host a local Christian concert to benefit Sonlight Missions on Saturday at 6 p.m. The concert features Three Thirty Three and other local Christian artists. A love offering will be received. For more information, phone 724-737-5050.
GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH, 2 Grace Lane, off Derrick Avenue, Uniontown, announces the Rev. Nick Philiposian will bring the message “Living by the Word” at Sunday’s 10:30 a.m. worship service. Brother Russell Uehara will be the Scripture reader. Kathy Opel and Mabel Yauger will provide special music. 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. the Rev. Mike Hall bringing the message. Calling the church office at 724-437-6161 provides transportation and a nursery.
On Tuesday, dartball will meet at 7:30 p.m. with Great Bethel at Larger Parish. On Wednesday, Bible study is at 10:30 a.m., family supper is at 5:30 p.m., Bible study is at 6:30 p.m., children quizzing is at 6:30 p.m. and choir is at 7:30 p.m. On Thursday, ABW workday is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
HILLTOP SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, 535 Connellsville St., Uniontown, announces the Rev. David Klinedinst will continue his preaching series on the Book of Revelation Saturday at 11:45 a.m. with the sermon “Discover the Church of Philadelphia: The Faithful Church.’
HOPEWELL UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 400 Hopewell Road, Brownsville, will have choir practice Sunday at 8:45 a.m. Worship is at 9:30 a.m. The Rev. Gail E. Mason’s sermon is “Don’t Give Up.’ The hunger fund will be received. The annual congregational meeting is at 10:30 a.m. for hearing and approving various reports. Janet Adamovich is organist. The new hours are permanent.
MALDEN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP (FULL GOSPEL-NON DENOMINATIONAL), located three miles west of West Browns-ville on Old Route 40 at Malden, will offer Movie and Pizza Night on Saturday at 7 p.m. The church will show “The Book of Acts: Part 2.’ The church worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Bible study is Wednesday at 7 p.m.
MCCLELLANDTOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Route 21, Church Hill, announces Rebecca Drover will deliver the sermon “Can Anything Good Come From Us’ during Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service. She is a commissioned lay pastor who has served two churches in Redstone Presbytery as interim pastor and is an active member and officer of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Greensburg.
Drover has been employed for the past 16 years for the Department of Welfare and is a caseworker supervisor. Prior to that, she was a Spanish teacher in State College and at a school for the blind in Philadelphia and twice served as interpreter with Presbyterian mission teams in Mexico. A congregational meeting will follow worship at 12:15 p.m. to install Elder Bonnie Hartley and to receive budget and financial reports.
Registration should be made by Jan. 17 for Redstone Presbytery’s District III Seventh Annual Education and Training Event at Pleasant View Presbyterian Church, Smock, on Saturday, Jan. 25, from 1 to 4 p.m. For reservations, phone Gary Layton at 724-737-0405. The workshops are free of charge and for every member of the family.
MORNING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH, Newell, announces the coffeehouse will be open at 7:30 p.m. Saturday with an open mike night. Anyone is invited to sing or play a musical instrument. Sunday worship is at 10 a.m. Wednesday is youth night at 6 p.m. with Bible study/prayer meeting at 7 p.m. For more information, contact the Rev. Mitch Wall at 724-938-2712.
MOUNT MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH, 30 Church St., Smithfield, announces the youths will participate in the Souper Bowl of Caring, an international effort to promote hunger awareness the weekend of the Super Bowl. Youths will be stationed at sanctuary exits to accept donations, which will be sent to the Fayette County Food Bank. Every dollar raised will provide more than $10 worth of food for those in need in Fayette County.
MOUNT ST. MACRINA RETREAT CENTER, Route 40, Uniontown, announces registration is due today for the overnight retreat called “Wrapped in Silence,’ which takes place Jan. 25-26. This is a silent overnight retreat focusing on a theme from Scripture. Registration is due Feb. 8 for Women’s Series (Part III), offered on Feb. 15. This series focuses on various forms of prayer that can foster and sustain a mature faith-life in these challenging times. For more information, phone 724-438-7149.
NEW GENEVA BAPTIST CHURCH, Front Street, announces Casey Zinn and Marcellus Evans will present special music at Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. worship service. The Rev. Robert J. Robinson will deliver the message “A People Person.’ Children’s practice will be on Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. for soloists only. There will be no ladies’ meeting in January and February.
PLEASANT VIEW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located two miles west of Smock at the intersection of the Pleasant View and Royal roads, announces Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service will include the ordination, installation and commissioning of newly elected and re-elected church officers. Elliott Patterson will be ordained and installed to the office of elder. William Blaney, Glenn Patterson and Shirley Rittenhouse will be installed as elders. Jocelyn Rittenhouse will be installed as a deacon. Brian Phillips, Robert Sparrow and Irene Williams will be commissioned as trustees. Pamela Higinbotham, Donna Linderman, Brittany Liptak and David Sparrow will be commissioned as church school officers. The Rev. Keith Conover, pastor, will preach “Being Ready to Listen.’ Greeters for January are Amanda, Judy and Molly McClure. Acolytes are Tyler Show and Tom Sparrow. Sandra Leichliter serves as organist. An adult-supervised nursery is provided for preschool children during worship.
Next Sunday, Jan. 26, will be Souper Bowl Sunday, when Pleasant View’s Youth Fellowship Group will receive contributions toward the Souper Bowl of Caring. This Souper Bowl has grown from a single church in 1990 to more than 10,000 congregations last year, generating more than $16.6 million to help hungry and hurting people. PVPC’s Youth Group will collect financial gifts and canned goods following worship Jan. 26 which will be donated to the Fayette County Community Action Program Food Bank.
Also on Jan. 26, the annual meetings of the congregation and corporation of Pleasant View Presbyterian Church will be held in the church sanctuary. Worship is at 11 a.m., followed by business at noon. The various boards, committees and organizations will present their 2002 annual reports.
POINT MARION UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 502 Morgantown St., is hosting a revival today and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 10:45 a.m., a special time, with Evangelist Dick Dillon. There will be an altar call with an oil anointing healing service. The Rev. James D. Lewis Sr. is pastor.
ROSCOE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 300 Main St., announces the chancel choir will sing “A Prayer Medley,’ written and arranged by Annie Hawks and Robert Lowry, at the 11 a.m. worship service on Sunday. Mary Catherine Schmidt directs the choir while Betty Ermlick is church organist. Weekly choir practice follows the service. Richard Kara, Presbyterian elder and resident of Brownsville, returns to lead the service. Kara works for the Washington County district attorney’s office and is a popular church speaker throughout the area. His sermon is entitled “Thou Shalt Call His Name Jesus.’ Year-end reports are due in the church office for the annual meeting on Sunday, Feb. 9.
ST. GEORGE SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH IN CARMICHAELS will gather Saturday at the church shortly before 3 p.m. to process to the nearby Monongahela River for the annual Blessing of the River and for prayers for those who work on the river, travel on the river and benefit from the river. Members of St. George Choir will sing.
The annual Blessing of the River takes place each year in conjunction with the Feast of Theophany, the Baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan, which is celebrated by Orthodox Churches on Sunday and is preceded by the Feast of the Holy Cross on Saturday. The Synaxis of St. John the Baptist, Prophet and Forerunner, is celebrated Monday. The joy of the Feast of Theophany continues officially in the Church until Jan. 25. The Rev. Rodney Torbic is pastor.
ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 50 Jefferson St., Uniontown, announces a Mass with prayers and blessing for healing will be held Sunday, Jan. 26, at 3:30 p.m. in the school gymnasium with the Rev. William Kiel, pastor, as celebrant. Participants should note the change of time and place for the Mass due to restoration of the church. The service is open to all faiths.
ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 71 N. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, will worship Sunday at 10:40 a.m. with the Rev. Paul N. Frank Jr. delivering the sermon “When You’re Dreaming One Thing and Living Another.’ For more information, call 724-437-9000, e-mail at splcu@dp.net or visit the Web site at www.stpaulselcauniontown.org.
ST. PETER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 60 Morgantown St., Uniontown, announces the Rt. Rev. Henry Scriven, assistant bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh, will visit on Sunday at 8 and 10:30 a.m., serving as celebrant and preacher. He will perform confirmation and receive new members. A reception will follow the last service. Serving as chalice bearers and lectors will be James Wood, Robert Springer and Van Evans. The banner bearer is Lindsey Rose. Crucifer and acolytes are Jacqui Taylor, Darren Webster and Kayla Warren. An open forum will be held at 9:15 a.m. at the parish house between services to greet the bishop who will share his experiences as a missionary priest with SAMS (South American Missionary Society). Bishop Scriven served as Suffragan Bishop for the Anglican Diocese of Europe.
The Holy Eucharist will be celebrated on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. The men’s Bible group will meet on Saturday at 8 a.m. at the parish house while the ladies’ group will meet concurrently at Eat ‘n Park. The altar guild will meet at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the parish house. The Rev. Thomas R. Finnie is rector. For further information, phone 724-438-7731.
ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, EVANGELICAL LUTH-ERAN CHURCH OF AMERICA, 121 Walnut Hill Road, Uniontown, will celebrate Holy Communion at Sunday’s 10:30 a.m. worship service. Kid’s Time with God, a program for children ages 3 through 8, will be held in Noah’s Room. The annual congregational meeting and a fellowship time will follow the worship service. The Rev. Bernard W. Carl is pastor. For more information, phone 724-439-5884 or e-mail the pastor at PastorCarl9@aol.com.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL STORE IN UNIONTOWN, located at 90 N. Mount Vernon Ave., will be a collection point for used Christmas cards, which are recycled into new cards and sold with the proceeds benefiting abused and neglected children at the St. Jude Ranch of Children. St. Vincent de Paul has partnered with Fed Ex to ship the items to the ranch. If people are interested in donating, they should include only the front of the card without any written notes on the reverse. Cards can be dropped off at St. Vincent De Paul Store from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday until Jan. 25.
SALVATION ARMY CHURCH, 32 W. Fayette St., Uniontown, worships Sunday at 10:45 a.m. Capt. John Riley will speak on “Invite to Involvement.’
SPRINGHILL FURNACE CHURCH, 2459 Springhill Furnace Road, Lake Lynn, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. Joey Hickok giving the message “Ruby’s Response.’ On Monday, Session meeting is at 7:30 p.m. at Springhill Church. For more information, phone 724-564-2042 or e-mail fpcf@chaterpa.net.
TENT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Route 119, south of Uniontown, announces a short Session meeting will be followed by a congregational meeting at 9 a.m., with moderator the Rev. Michael Shepard and election of officers. Harry Wilson will deliver the message “Come and See.’ Recognition Sunday: Junior Class students: Megan Bittinger, Aaron Lawless and Michael Sapp. Middlers Class students: Shane Benward, Bethany Sapp and Jacob Lawless. Beginners Class students: Gregory W. Bittinger, Megan Caroline Sapp and Dale Sledge. Birthday celebrants are Devon Michael Cummings, Justin Detrick, Tasha Nicole Brownfield and Wilbur Goodwin.
TRINITY UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, corner of Morgantown and West Fayette streets, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. when the Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Kisner, interim minister, gives the sermon “Trading Burdens for Bondage.’ Angela Leone will serve as acolyte and Joy Fike will offer the children’s sermon.
At the conclusion of the service, the annual meeting of the congregation and corporation will be held to receive the reports of the session and trustees for 2003 and to elect members of the congregation for children 5 and younger during 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.
UNIONTOWN CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 20 Robinson St., worships at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. Neil Hoppe bringing the message “Above The Storm.’ Children’s church will be offered during worship. The chancel choir will provide special music. The youths will meet after worship. The church is open at 8:30 a.m. for prayer and praise. Valet parking and personal ear monitors are offered. 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 “Extraordinary Women: Life Through and Beyond Menopause’ video will be shown Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. The congregation will meet Sunday for worship at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Bible study is Wednesday at 7 p.m. For more information, phone 724-439-4747.
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CATHOLIC YOUTH ASSOCIATION OF PITTSBURGH’S CAMP R is preparing for its 63rd anniversary this summer. The co-ed residential camp is located in Laurel Hill State Park. The camping season begins July 6 and ends Aug. 15. Call 412-621-3342 for a brochure. Camp R is an accredited camp of the American Camping Association.
CHARISTMATIC MASS will be held on Thursday, Feb. 6, at 7 p.m. at the Parish of St. Oliver Plunkett, St. Michael Archangel in Fredericktown, with the River of Life Prayer Group. The Rev. Thomas Miller, pastor of the Church of St. Thomas the Apostle in Clarksville, and St. Marcellus Church in Jefferson will be celebrants. All are asked to gather 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, March 6.
SS. CYRIL AND METHODIUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Fairchance, announces, “Pope John Paul II, in his recent Apostolic Letter on the praying of the rosary, has declared October 2002 to October 2003 ‘The Year of the Rosary.’ With respect to his declaration, we at Ss. Cyril and Methodius will hold rosary devotions each Wednesday, beginning Feb. 5.’
The devotions will begin following the 7:30 a.m. Mass with the regular exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. The Joyful Mysteries will be prayed, beginning at 8 a.m., the Mysteries of Light at 9 a.m., the Sorrowful Mysteries at 10 a.m. and the Glorious Mysteries at 11 a.m. Time for quiet reflection along with personal devotion and meditation will be provided.
Officials said, “We are encouraging all of us, in light of the world conditions, to consider joining us for these prayer services. Should work prevent your joining us, strive to pray wherever you are.’
ST. HEDWIG/ST. CECILIA ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 771 Church St., Smock, will present a series of sessions on Mariology (the study of Mary), beginning Jan. 27. The series will answer questions such as “Who is Mary?” How does the Church understand her role in salvation? What does the Bible tell us about her? Does she hinder our relationship with Christ or help? Is she an obstacle to ecumenism or a key to it? The sessions will be presented by the Rev. Justin Matro of St. Vincent Seminary and will take place at St. Cecilia Church Hall, Grindstone, at 7 p.m. on the following Mondays: Jan. 27, Feb. 17, March 17, April 21 and May 19. Each 90-minute session will include the opportunity for questions and discussion. The series is open to people of all faiths. It is free of charge. There are free refreshments. For directions or information, phone the parish office at 724-677-2110.
ST. HUBERT ROMAN CATH-OLIC CHURCH, 9 Sadler St., Point Marion, announces the Holy Name Society has set plans for the second annual Day of Recollection. On Sunday, Feb. 2, members and guests will gather in the church at 2 p.m. to pray and focus on the theme: Growth in Virtues.’ In addition to presentations by the Rev. Joseph Sredzinski, participants will view a video, spend a Holy Hour before the Blessed Sacrament with Benediction and enjoy a dinner at 5 p.m. Newly elected officers include Chuck Wyda, president; Ben Jordan, vice president; Jerry Laurita, treasurer; and Joseph Murphy, temporary secretary. The parish unit meets every month, gathers for 8 a.m. Mass and pledge on the second Sunday of the month and for the holidays distributed fruit baskets to all the homebound.
TOURS PLANNED: A tour to France, including Paris and Lisieux, is scheduled for the Lenten season, March 10-17. An extensive tour of France will be held April 21-May 2. 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.