Church briefs
Vacation Bible School ROSCOE COMMUNITY VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL will be held Aug. 4-8 for children age 3 through sixth grade at Roscoe Presbyterian Church.
ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA, 121 Walnut Hill Road, Uniontown, will hold “The Zoom Zone” Vacation Bible School from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 3-7 at the church. For more information, contact the church office at 724-439-5884 or 724-439-4730 or e-mail the pastor at PastorCarl9@aol.com.
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ABUNDANT LIFE CHURCH, located at 1239 Brownfield Road, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 10:45 a.m. when Pastor Nicholas Cook will deliver the sermon “A Glorious Journey.’ Refreshments will be served at 10:25 a.m. The worship service is broadcast Sundays at 9 a.m. on cable television CUTV and there is a radio broadcast at 7:10 a.m. on WMBS.
ALLISON CHRISTIAN CHURCH announces the Crazy Ates will meet today at the Rivera Restaurant in Fredericktown at 6:30 p.m. for dinner. Call Chris Konopka for information. Worship on Sunday begins at 9 a.m. Carol Ludwig and Stephanie McCormick will be elders. Greeter will be Jean Arnold. Worship leader is Paul Rosneck. Bob Peton will lead junior church. The Rev. Michael Peton is pastor.
ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Beeson Avenue and Dunbar Street in Uniontown, continues its Super Cool Undersea Bible Adventure during Summer Sunday School for grades K-6 at 9:45 a.m. The church welcomes the Rev. William Solomon, guest pastor, and Dr. Frank Ronco, liturgist, to Sunday’s 9 and 11 a.m. services. Rev. Solomon’s sermon will be “A Touch of Faith.’ Special music will be provided by Paul and Barb Cramer and organist Jim Hutchinson. Loving Nursery Care is available for infants and children under 4. Children’s church is available for all children age 4 and older.
BROWNSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHARGE announces the churches will meet together this Sunday at 10 a.m. at South Brownsville Church to celebrate Independence Sunday. The Rev. Paul E. Wilson Sr. will speak on “Can Prayer Save America?’ At 5 p.m., West Bend Church will host the annual charge picnic, followed by a gospel concert by Betty Reicks at 6 p.m. Bring a lawn chair. Weather permitting, the concert will be outside.
On July 10 at 5 p.m., Weight Watchers will begin holding meetings at the South Brownsville Church. For more information, phone Weight Watchers at 1-800-651-6000. 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 weekend services with Ruth Rieder, inspirational speaker, author and singer. Rieder will speak today at 7:30 p.m. and at Sunday’s 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. services. Wednesday Bible study features teaching on the series “Financial Freedom’ at 7:30 p.m. For more information, phone 724-438-5052 or visit the Website at www.calvaryapostolicchurch.org.
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, located at 308 McClellandtown Road, Route 21, Uniontown, announces the Rev. Allen Owens will speak during Sunday’s 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. worship services. Pam Everly and Kailie Bosley will present special music. Following the Sunday evening service, there will be a patriotic celebration on the church grounds with youths selling hotdogs, hamburgers, watermelon and drinks. Proceeds benefit the youth ministry. The Wednesday adult Bible study, currently studying the book of Genesis, meets at 7 p.m. The Children’s Adventure Hour and youths also meet Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Nursery is provided during all services. For more information, phone 724-439-0301.
CANAAN BAPTIST CHURCH CANAAN BAPTIST CHURCH observes Fellowship Day on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Cynthia Hackett of Mount Zion Baptist Church who will be accompanied by her congregation. There will also be guests from different churches. Brownsville Mayor Norma Ryan will be special guest. The new pastor-elect is the Rev. Beverly Jones. Dinner will be served from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
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 Greg Quarrick and his band performing.
On Sunday, the Rev. Art Mace, senior minister, will deliver the message “Grace The New Fashion Way’ at 10:30 a.m. worship. Keithette Quarrick and Beth Collins will play and Darlene Landi will deliver special music. Nursery and preschool care are available during Sunday morning worship, which can also be seen Sunday at 5 p.m. on cable television channel 21. Rev. Mace will lead a New Testament Class Sunday at 9 a.m. For more information, phone 724-438-6821.
CHERRY TREE ALLIANCE CHURCH, 640 Cherry Tree Lane, Uniontown, across from Uniontown Wal-Mart, announces the Rev. Jack Herman will give the second message in his new series of messages entitled “The Most Excellent Way: Learning to Love One Another’ at Sunday’s 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. services. This week’s message is “Building Bridges Not Walls: Restoring Relationships and Resolving Conflicts.’ 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. Todd Glisan will present special music in both services. At 6 p.m., adults will met in the sanctuary where Tom Atwood will deliver a message on “Ministry to Israel.’ Children can participate in the Kids on a Mission program while teen-agers have their own contemporary Power Jam service in fellowship hall.
On Wednesday, the College and Young Adult group will start a new study entitled “Elevate,’ which seeks to help youths understand how to live life on a higher level of existence. College-age singles are invited to call the church at 724-437-6850 for details. On Thursday, the church will host the Toccoa Falls College music team Exaltation for a concert of contemporary, traditional spiritual and gospel music at 7 p.m. A barbecue chicken dinner will precede the concert at 6 p.m. Participants should bring a covered dish that complements the chicken.
CHURCH OF CHRIST AT NEMACOLIN continues its weekly Bible club for youths age 3 through sixth grade on Tuesdays through Aug. 12. The theme is “Howdy, Down on the farm, growing the fruits of the Spirit.’ There will be songs, puppets, Bible stories, games and crafts. Daily snacks will be provided. For more information, phone 724-592-6335. Evangelist is Ben Bradmon.
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 Street, 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, a covered-dish dinner will be held at 6 p.m. in fellowship hall. Participants should bring a covered dish and table service. A short worship service will be held in the sanctuary following dinner. John Jennings is lay minister. The Web site is www.forministry.com/USPAPCUSAELPCE/
FAIRDALE FREE METHODIST CHURCH, 208 Nemacolin Road, Carmichaels, worships Sunday at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. with the Rev. Tom Barnhart Jr. giving the sermon “Fear Factor.’ Wednesday evening youth group, children’s activities and adult teachings is at 6:30 p.m.
FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 690 Morgantown Road, Uniontown, announces the Rev. Don Immel will continue his sermon series on The Four Ships The Church Sails On with “Worship’ Sunday at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. services.
At 6 p.m., new spring growth classes continue: Sunday School (9:30 a.m.) – Perry Wingrove, Room 4, The Kings of Israel, and Bernie Rakoczy, Room 2, New Beginnings. Sunday evening – the Rev. Don Immel, Rooms 2 to 4, Peacemakers: A Biblical Guide to Reconciling Personal Conflict; Pastor Chris, sanctuary, Experiencing God II -Worship; Pastor Jason, Room 5, Beyond Belief to Conviction; Sid Clevenger, fellowship hall, Experience Jesus Through the Visual Bible; Brian Seman, Room 3, Excellence in Evangelism. Grades 1-6: Sermon on the Mount, Room 10.
During July and August, the church will return to its regular Sunday evening service in the sanctuary. A well-staffed nursery is available during all services and transportation can be arranged by contacting the Rev. Jason Lamer at 724-437-8101.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF SMOCK announces the Martha D. Clark Missionary Society will have Minister Wesley Silva as guest speaker for Sunday’s morning worship service. The Rev. Charles E. Morgan Jr. is host pastor.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), OF REPUBLIC welcomes guest soloist Chuck Welling at Sunday’s 10:55 a.m. worship service. The Rev. Norman Hunt will lead the service in singing of favorite hymns and songs and delivering the message. Independence Sunday will be observed with the singing of patriotic music. In conjunction with the service, a nursery and second hour directed by Rita Ballone will be held. Tony Ranaldi is acolyte. Sperlock and Janice Brown will greet the congregation. Robert Hough is organist. The church office is closed July 4 in observance of Independence Day. For more information, phone the church office at 724-246-9387.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located at Fourth and Liberty streets, California, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. when the Rev. David Lindberg will give the sermon “Interruptions: God’s Moment.’ Nursery care is available every Sunday. The soloist will be announced Sunday. The deacons 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.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 114 W. Church Street, Fairchance, – Sunday will have a contemporary service followed by fellowship and refreshments in the dining hall. Nursery accommodations are available. For more information on First Presbyterian, phone the church office at 724-564-2042 or e-mail at begin fpcf@charter.net fpcf@charter.net end
. The Web site is www.fairchancefirstpresbyterianchurch.org.
FORT BURD UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF BROWNSVILLE, located next to Brownsville General Hospital, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. and will include a combined Sunday school class for children through sixth grade during part of worship. The summer schedule will be in effect through Labor Day weekend. The monthly fellowship time will be hosted by the deacons following worship. For more information, phone the church at 724-785-3080.
GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH, 2 Grace Lane, off Derrick Avenue, Uniontown, announces the Rev. Nick Philiposian will bring the message “Our Father, Our Daddy’ at Sunday’s 10:30 a.m. worship service. 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. with guest speaker Darrell Edgar bringing the message. Calling the church office at 724-437-6161 provides transportation and a nursery.
On Wednesday, Bible study is at 6:30 p.m. and choir is at 7:30 p.m. The church office will be closed on July 4 due to the holiday.
HOPEWELL UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 400 Hopewell Road, Brownsville, on Sunday will have choir practice at 8:30 a.m. Worship is at 9:30 a.m. when the choir will perform. The Rev. Gail E. Mason’s sermon is “Ask the Savior.’ The hunger offering will be received. Janet Adamovich is organist.
JACOB’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, located off Routes 21 and 166 (follow signs from the Marathon service station), Masontown, welcomes the Rev. Kirk Bish. A special informal reception will be held for special guests seminarian Todd Kornahrens and his wife, Julia, on Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m., hosted by Jacob’s Lutheran Church Council. Todd Kornahrens will lead Sunday worship at 9 a.m. The church telephone number is 724-583-9040.
JOHN CORBLY MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH: Members of the John Corbly Memorial Baptist Church of Garard’s Fort and descendants of the Rev. John Corbly are celebrating the 230th anniversary of the church and the 72nd annual Corbly Descendants reunion on Sunday at 11 a.m. worship.
The Rev. Donald Gillenwater, pastor, and members have invited the Rev. Kathryn Eichenlaub White to be the guest speaker. She is the ninth direct descendant of the Rev. John Corbly, who was born in England in 1733, and died and was buried at Garard’s Fort in 1802.
Rev. White and her husband, David, are co-pastors of the Crossroads Community Baptist Church in Erie. They have 10 children and five grandchildren.
She received her master of divinity degree May 24 at the Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary. A native of Waynesburg, she graduated from Waynesburg Central High School and attended Carlow College. She is the daughter of Marilyn B. Eichenlaub and the late Robert M. Eichenlaub.
Following the worship service, the church members in the social room will serve a light lunch. After that, an art activity will be held to make family trees.
The Corbly Descendants Association meets every year on the last Sunday in June at the church. Anyone interested in Greene County history is welcome to attend. For more information, phone 724-627-5173.
JOHN WESLEY AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL ZION CHURCH OF UNIONTOWN welcomes the Rev. Richard Calloway of Mount Ararat Baptist Church in Cardale on Sunday at 4 p.m. with his choir and congregation. Dinner will be served from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
MALDEN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP (FULL GOSPEL-NON DENOMINATIONAL), located three miles west of West Brownsville on Old Route 40 at Malden, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. with special music by the M.C.F. Praise and Worship Team. Bible study is Wednesday at 7 p.m. The Rev. David White is pastor. For more information, phone 724-785-7880.
MARANATHA ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 126 Brownsville Ave., Brownsville, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. with the Rev. Jim Line. Wednesday’s 7 p.m. Bible study is entitled “We Build People.’ For more information, phone Rev. Line at 724-785-8808.McCLELLANDTOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Route 21, Church Hill, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Rebecca Drover delivering the sermon “Who Dares to Touch Jesus?’ Janet Adamovich, church organist, will present special music.
MORNING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH, Newell, announces Sunday worship begins at 10 a.m. with Joseph Flick giving the message. The Sunday service can be seen on CUTV at 4 p.m. There will be a 7 p.m. Sunday service with a concert by Promise. Bible study is Wednesday at 7 p.m. The Saturday coffeehouse will reopen on July 12 at 7 p.m. with Three Rivers Gospel. An old-time auction will be held at 6 p.m. July 19 in the church basement. To donate items, call 724-785-8513. For more information, contact the Rev. Mitch Wall at 724-938-7937.
MOUNT ARARAT BAPTIST CHURCH, Cardale, will celebrate Missionary Sunday at 11 a.m. worship with Minister Lois Thomas of Wayman African Methodist Episcopal church in Monessen as guest speaker.
MOUNT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH, Grindstone, announces the Mount Zion Baptist Church Missionary Society welcomes Minister Carl Jackson from Beulah Baptist Church in Smithfield as guest speaker during Sunday worship at 11 a.m. The Rev. Cynthia K. Hackett is pastor.
NATIONAL CATHOLIC CENTER FOR HOLOCAUST EDUCATION AT SETON HILL UNIVERSITY IN GREENSBURG, in partnership with the Sisters of Sion, is hosting an intensive residency for Holocaust educators entitled Transformative Learning through Holocaust Education now through Wednesday. For more information, contact Wilda Kaylor at 724-830-1033 or visit www.setonhill.edu.
NEW BEGINNING FULL GOSPEL CHURCH, 93 Jefferson St., Uniontown, will celebrate Bishop Leonard Tucker’s 14th pastoral anniversary with a special service Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Pastor Marty Ankers. Dinner will be served following morning services.
NEW GENEVA BAPTIST CHURCH, Front Street, announces Delores Sangston and Bob Brooks will present special music at Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. worship service. The Rev. Robert J. Robinson will deliver the message “Ever Seen Anything Like This?’ The service will culminate with prayers for healing. Children’s practice will be Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. The Lord’s Supper will be celebrated July 6.
NEW HOPE FREE METHODIST CHURCH, located on Second Street, Greensboro, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. when the Rev. Tom Barnhart gives the sermon “Fear Factor.’
PLEASANT VIEW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located two miles west of Smock at the intersection of the Pleasant View and Royal roads, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. when the Rev. Keith Conover preaches “Get Your Hands Dirty With Love … Everyday.’ Sandra Leichliter is organist. Greeters will be Carole Rittenhouse and Lee Ann Conover. Acolytes are Brooke Liptak and Haleigh Zosky. Special music will be provided by vocal soloist David Rittenhouse, accompanied by Sandra Leichliter. An adult-supervised nursery is provided for kindergarten and preschool children from the conclusion of Small Talk until the end of worship.
The church will sponsor a food booth called Just Desserts at Uniontown Chamber of Commerce Rib Cook-off on Sunday from noon to 9:30 p.m. Proceeds will be used to supplement the church’s ministries and mission projects.
ROSCOE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 300 Main St., announces Kirsten Evans will return this summer as a special music soloist at Sunday’s 9:45 a.m. informal worship service. Evans is the daughter of William and Bernadette Evans and a recent graduate of Beth-Center High School. This fall, the young soprano will begin her studies in education and music at Point Park College in Pittsburgh. The summer services begin with a continental breakfast, served in the manse, at 9:15 a.m. Don and Arlene Shipley are hosts. The Rev. Dr. John Rankin will give the message “Consequences.’
ST. GEORGE SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH IN CARMICHAELS will remember St. Lazarus and those martyred with him in Kosovo in 1389 with the annual dinner and program following the Divine Liturgy on Sunday. A memorial garden of peonies remembering the martyrs of Kosovo was planted at The Cross in St. George Cemetery earlier this year by Sonia Janson, president of the Uniontown Garden Club. The Rev. Rodney Torbic is pastor.
ST. OLIVER PLUNKETT PARISH, ST. MICHAEL ARCHANGEL CHURCH IN FREDERICKTOWN CHARISMATIC MASS will be held Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Parish of St. Oliver Plunkett, St. Michael Archangel Roman Catholic Church in Fredericktown with the River of Life Prayer Group. The Rev. Bill Kiel, pastor of St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church in Uniontown, will be celebrant. All are asked to gather at 6:30 p.m. for a hymn sing. A covered dish social will follow the Mass in the parish hall. The next charismatic Mass will be held Thursday, Aug. 7.
ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 71 N. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, will celebrate the third Sunday after Pentecost (St. Peter and St. Paul, apostles) worships Saturday at 7 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church (Mountain Chapel) and on Sunday at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. with the Rev. Paul N. Frank Jr. delivering the sermon “Now Is the Day of Salvation or A Man Called Cephas.’ For more information call 724-437-9000 or e-mail at begin splcu@dp.net splcu@dp.net end
or visit the Web site at www.stpaulselcauniontown.org.
ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF AMERICA, 121 Walnut Hill Road, Uniontown, will celebrate the Day of St. Peter and St. Paul, Apostles, at its service of Holy Communion on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. worship. This will be followed by an informal fellowship time. The Rev. Bernard Carl is pastor. For more information, phone 724-439-5884 or e-mail the pastor at PastorCarl9@aol.com.
ST. THOMAS A BECKET EPISCOPAL CHURCH, located on Old Cheat Road right below Glenmark Centre, worships Sunday at 8 and 10 a.m. with the Rev. Dorothy Brown as celebrant. A gourmet lunch will be served following the 10 a.m. service with proceeds to benefit the building fund. For further information, visit the church’s Web site at www.becketwv.org
or call the church office Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 304-296-0270.
SANDY HILL UNION CHURCH, an independent, fundamental evangelistic church located on New Salem Road, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. Officials said, “Join us as we celebrate 219 years of faithful service to the Uniontown area.’ Sunday, the church celebrates the blessing of living in America. The Rev. Jim Hickle’s message is “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord Jesus Christ.’ For more information, phone 724-437-5910. The Rev. Jim Hickle is pastor.
SAVE OUR YOUTH, sponsored by Mount Olivet Baptist Church at 51 Stewart Ave., Uniontown, in association with the Pennsylvania Council of Churches, is running through Aug. 13-14. Save Our Youth is a multiracial and multidimensional educational and Christian training program that challenges participants spiritually, physically and mentally. Youths in grades seven to 12 meet Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. while youths in preschool to sixth grade will met Thursdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. All students are required to pay a $20 registration fee, payable to Mount Olivet Save Our Youth. To register, contact Natalie D. Winfrey, P.O. Box 12, Uniontown 15401 or phone 724-438-4844 or e-mail Natalie,dec@verizon,net. Natalie D. Winfrey is director of youth ministries. The Rev. Vincent L. Winfrey is pastor.
The group is playing a trip to Six Flags of Aurora, Ohio, Aug. 2. This is Gospel Day featuring Kirk Franklin. For more information, phone 724-438-4844.
STEPPING STONES INTERNATIONAL will hold its first teen crusade on Saturday at 6 p.m. at the Fairchance fire hall. There will be contemporary/rock praise and worship, message, games and refreshments. Registration is free. For more information, phone 724-434-5886
TENT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Route 119, south of Uniontown, worships Sunday at 9;30 a.m. when Harry Wilson provides the sermon “The Good Shepherd.’ Children’s church class begins at 9:45 a.m. Birthday celebrants are Sean Paul Kovalic and Kent Andrew Jones.
THIRD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 425 Union St., (at Craig Meadows) Uniontown, worships Sunday at 8:30 and 11 a.m. when the Rev. William Rodahaver, minister of visitation at Third Presbyterian, speaks on “As A Christian, I Must…’ Golf League meets Tuesday at 5 p.m. Sewing Ladies meets Wednesday at 10 a.m. Church office is closed July 4. Bloodmobile will be at the church July 8 at noon.
TRINITY UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, corner of Morgantown and West Fayette streets, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. when the sacrament of baptism will be given to Tristin Pindro, son of Ed and Candace Pindro. The Rev. Michael I. Orsted will give the sermon “Touch Me, Jesus.’ A nursery is provided for children age 5 and younger during worship. The service is broadcast live over radio station WMBS, beginning at 11:06 a.m. For more information, phone the church office at 724-437-2709 or by checking the Website at www.forministry.com/15401TPC3
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UNIONTOWN CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 20 Robinson St., worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. when the Rev. Harrison Smith will bring the message “First Things First.’ Paula Works will be children’s storyteller. The Hrubys will offer special music. Valet parking and personal ear monitors are offered. The church is open for prayer and praise at 8:30 a.m. For more information, phone the office at 724-438-8372.
UNIONTOWN CHURCH OF CHRIST, 70 Roosevelt Drive, will meet Sunday for worship at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Bible study is Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Tim Lively is pulpit minister. For more information, phone 724-439-4747.
UNIONTOWN CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, located on Jeffreys Lane off Route 857, will have a Praise Team Spectacular on Sunday at 6 p.m. The church will feature Nicky Fisher in concert of country gospel music on Sunday, July 6 at 6 p.m. For more information, call 724-437-1035. The Rev. Howard Foust is pastor.
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, on Sunday welcomes the following guest speakers: the Rev. Ken Walls at 8:30 a.m. worship and the Rev. E.W. Cowsert at 11 a.m. worship. For more information, phone the Rev. James B. Jobes, senior pastor, at 724-438-3438.
UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITY CHURCHES UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITY CHURCHES will hold an old-fashioned tent revival on Saturday near the stoplight in Beallsville. The event will begin at 2 p.m. and conclude at 8 p.m. The schedule will be as follows: 2 p.m. gospel music by Romans VIII, 3 p.m. message by the Rev. Bill Parker, 4 p.m. gospel music by Betty Riecks, 6 p.m. gospel music by Free Spirit, 7 p.m. closing message by the Rev. Joel Garrett. Free food will be supplied throughout the day. Participants are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs. For more information, phone the Rev. Gary L. Gregg at 724-632-3310.
YOUNG PEOPLE’S MINISTRY, G.A.N.G. 2003, an auxiliary of the Y.W.B.A. Women’s Home and Foreign Mission Convention, will hold its annual Young People’s Banquet today at 6 p.m. at the YWBA Christian Center, Route 21 and Thompson Crossroads, Uniontown. Cost is $5 for children 12 and under and $10 for youths age 13 to adult. Students who have maintained a 3.0 or high grade point average will be honored. Guest speaker will be Minister Douglas Wright of City Chapel in Uniontown. Also ministering will be the Children and Youth Mime and Dance Ministry of YWBA Southwest Region. There will be a lock in from 9 p.m. Friday to 9 a.m. Saturday. Cost is $5 for ages 7 to 21. Pre-registration is required. Make checks payable to Young People’s Ministry. For more information or reservations, phone Natalie D. Winfrey at 724-438-4844 or LaKeya Winfrey at 724-430-0640. Reese L. Hodge II is president.
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CAMP R is operated by the Catholic Youth Association of Pittsburgh July 6-Aug. 15. It is a co-ed residential camp located in the Laurel Highlands and is accredited with the American Camping Association. For a brochure, phone 412-621-3342.
GREATER WORKS OUTREACH IN MONROEVILLE will host its annual Holy Spirit seminar July 14-19 from with daily services at 10 a.m., 2 and 7 p.m. For more information, phone 724-327-6500.
JEWEL CITY CHURCH, Route 20, Haywood Road, Shinnston, W.Va., will have its third annual Bike Sunday on July 13. Last year, more than 700 people and 170 bikes came for worship. Bikers came from as far away as New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania as well as West Virginia. For more information, phone 304-592-5755 or 304-592-5678.MEADOW RUN COMMUNITY CHURCH OF OHIOPYLE announces the ordination of their pastor, the Rev. Kenneth W. Van Sickle, on Thursday, July 10 at 7 p.m.
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. July 8-9: a trip to Sugarcreek, Ohio, for the “Great Train Robbery;’ July 24: Broadway production of “Funny Girl’ with dinner at the LeMont Restaurant; 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.
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. 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.