Church briefs
March 21, 2003 Announcements
THE FAYETTE COUNTY SHERIFF’S TACTICAL SEARCH & RESCUE TEAM, under the direction of Sheriff Gary Brownfield Sr., is asking members of the Fayette County ministerial community to become part of a Spiritual Care Response Team. The Sheriff’s Tactical Search and Rescue Team is a non-profit organization made up of trained volunteers from Fayette County who serve in one of six different units: the ATV unit, K-9 unit, mounted unit, ground unit, drive unit and the Special Fire Police. The team hopes to add a seventh unit: spiritual care.
Officials said, “Spiritual care is an essential component of response and recovery for individuals affected by a traumatic event. A traumatic event could be from a child lost in the woods to a major airline crash in someone’s back yard. In either event, the gentle touch of a loving Heavenly Father is needed to comfort the stressed emotions of all affected and to begin the healing process. Depending on the magnitude of the tragedy of all survivors, family members and emergency workers are in need of this same emotional and spiritual comfort.
“Because of the terrorist threats on our nation, now is a good time to unite and get prepared to be God’s hand extended in the event that tragedy should strike Fayette County.
“”If you are a licensed or ordained minister and are interested in becoming a part of this spiritual care team, please contact the Rev. Rebecca Reed at 724-437-0607.’
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, worships Sunday at 10:45 a.m. when guest vocalists Brooke and David Higinbotham will provide special music. Pastor Nicholas J. Cook will deliver the message “Made to Last Forever.’ 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.
ADDISON LENTEN SERVICES: worship services will alternate between the Lutheran and Methodist churches. Worship is Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. The March 26 service is at St. John’s Lutheran Church.
ALLISON CHRISTIAN CHURCH announces Kids’ Night will be enjoyed in the social hall today from 6 to 8 p.m. Area children are invited to enjoy fun, food and fellowship. On Sunday, the outreach ministry will have a penny sale before the 9 a.m. church service. The coins will be collected following the children’s moment. The CWF Women of Faith will meet at the home of Charlotte Hughes on Monday at 6:30 p.m. to make plans for summer activities. The Crazy Ates will meet at Hoss’s Steak House in Belle Vernon for dinner on March 28 at 6:30 p.m. Chris Konopka is in charge of reservations. Call 724-785-6259 for information. The Rev. Michael Peton is pastor.
ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Beeson Avenue and Dunbar Street in Uniontown, on Sunday will have a casual worship service at 9 a.m. that features praise choruses and hymns led by the Rev. James Fogg and Rev. Fogg’s message “God’s Good Way.’ The traditional 11 a.m. service will include Rev. Fogg’s message and special music by the Asbury Chancel Choir, directed by Bill Dreucci, and guest organist Bert Sesler. Loving Nursery Care is available for all children age 4 and older. The Asbury Chancel Choir will rehearse from 12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m. in the choir rehearsal room. Those singers wishing to join are welcome. The Asbury United Methodist Youth Fellowship will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. for students in grades six to 12. Note new starting time.
The Wednesday Lenten Luncheons, sponsored by the Uniontown Area Clergy Association, continue March 26 at noon with the Rev. Art Mace of Central Christian Church as speaker. Asbury’s Lenten Mini-Recital Series precedes the luncheon from 11:15 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. in the sanctuary with Roger Cazden and Bill Larson, flute and piano duo. A freewill offering will be accepted at the recital.
Cazden has been an independent concert flutist for the past 16 years, performing in a variety of venues. In addition to the United States, Cazden has concretized in Europe and Russia. He was recently a solo artist at the National Flute Association Chicago Convention. He is also a nationally licensed audiologist with a diploma from the University of Louisville School of Medicine and is founder of Cantiga Classic Compact discs.
Accompanying Cazden will be Larson, who has performed many times as a soloist in recital and with major orchestras, including the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. As a collaborative pianist, he has accompanied world-renowned performers.
Larson hails from the Pittsburgh area. His teachers have included Harry Rankling and Natasha Snitovsky. He holds a master of music degree from the Peabody Conservatory of Music where he studied with Julian Martin and Samuel Sanders. He has received many awards as both performer and composer. He is currently organist at First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh. He is instructor and accompanist for St. Vincent College. In 2001, Larson performed a recital for WQED-FM’s Performance in Pittsburgh program.
Terrific Thursday PLUS continues March 27 at 5 p.m. with Cooking with Dave Wymard and Rev. Fogg for the 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.
BENTLEYVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 812 Main St., will hold the Big Bentleyville Area Youth Rally on Sunday. Worship is at 11 a.m. with youth participation. A youth rally for teen-agers in grades seven to 12 will begin at 1:30 p.m. with activities, free food and drinks. Speakers from Teen Impact will talk on abstinence. Once Nothing, a band from Pittsburgh, will play. The church offers an active youth program under the leadership of John and Anita Campbell, Misty Kevech and Terri Hughes that meets Sundays at 6:30 p.m. Trips, concerts, mission projects and a trip to New York City are planned for April. Call Mrs. Campbell at 724-239-5340 for more information. Other programs at the church include a weekly Lenten Bible study Wednesday at 7 p.m. A Saturday contemporary interfaith worship service with Holy Communion is at 7 p.m., followed by a coffee house program from 8 to 10 p.m. For more information, phone the church at 724-239-2949.
BROWNFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, located at the corner of Hopwood-Fairchance and Brownfield Road, welcomes Three Rivers Gospel on Sunday at 7 p.m. A freewill offering will be taken.
Three Rivers Gospel is a trio that has been ministering in music and word since March 1998. Their concerts include Southern gospel, old hymns of the church and traditional favorites. Glenn Crawford of Uniontown sings bass and baritone. Crawford has sung in his church choir, the high school choir, a barbershop chorus, a church quartet and has spent over four years as the bass vocalist with Steel City Quartet. He is co-manager of Three Rivers gospel. He and his wife, Lana, are members of Christ United Methodist Church in Uniontown and have one married son, Dan. They have a grandson Ryan and another grandchild due in May.
Ron Pry from McKeesport sings baritone and lead. He has been singing since age 4 in church, school choirs, the U.S. Navy Blue Jacket Choir, as music director of Mount Pines Campground Chapel, in solo ministry and spent more than eight years as baritone for Steel City Quartet. Pry and his wife, Jan, are members of First United Methodist Church in McKeesport. He is also a member of First Evangelical Free Church where he sings in the adult choir and with the church’s men’s quartet. They have two sons, Ron Jr. and John, and daughter, Cherie, and three grandsons, Johnny, Mark and William.
Jan Pry completes the group, working in the background for more than 12 years with Steel City Quartet and Three Rivers Gospel. Mrs. Pry sings lead and also and serves as sound technician, booking agent, co-manger and public relations director. She gives testimony during breaks at the concerts. She has written monthly articles for U.S. Gospel News and, until recently, was the artist and industry columnist for The Streets of Gold magazine.
Three Rivers Gospel performs in churches, revivals, fairs, outdoor sings, private events and banquets. In 1998, they received the first-place trophy in the Streets of Gold Eastern Quartet Convent Talent Contest. They have sung with The Kingsmen and Gold City.
BROWNSVILLE AREA MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION will host community Lenten services on Thursdays at 7 p.m. On March 27, the service is at Church of the Nazarene in Allison with the Rev. Paul Wilson as speaker.
BROWNSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHARGE announces the Rev. Paul E. Wilson Sr. will continue a series of sermons from “The Struggle and the Glory in the Hills in Jesus Life..’ with this week’s sermon “The Hill of Prayer.’ Worship is at 8:30 a.m. at West Bend, 10 a.m. at South Brownsville and 11 a.m. at Brownsville First. On Sunday at 6:30 p.m., the charge welcomes the Cathedral Handbell Choir from First United Methodist Church in Irwin to First Church.
On Wednesday, Small Groups meet at South Church at 10:30 a.m. and is open to all women of the charge. Choir practice is at First Church at 7 p.m. on Wednesday. Community Lenten service will be held at Allison Church of the Nazarene on Thursday at 7 p.m. with Rev. Wilson as speaker. On March 30 at 10 a.m., there is a combined worship service for the charge at South Church, featuring Luella Krieger portraying, “Ruth, the Moabite Girl.’ On March 30 at 7 p.m., Krieger will portray “Klara, the Kleaning Klown’ at 7 p.m. worship at South Church. For more information about any of the Brownsville charge churches, phone the charge office at 724-785-8704.
CALIFORNIA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 227 Third St. at Liberty St., announces that Wednesdays of the Lenten season will be celebrated with a covered-dish dinner, beginning at 6 p.m. Meat rolls and beverages will be provided by the church. Guests are asked, if able, to bring a covered dish. Freewill offerings will be taken to cover dinner costs. A short inspirational program follows each dinner. For example, the Rev. Cris Decious will do a musical program on April 9. For more information, phone Rev. Decious at 724-938-2270 Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon.
CALVARY CHAPEL, FREDERICKTOWN, located on Route 88 and Moose Hill, next to The Butcher Shop, announces Love Your Neighbor outreach will distribute infant and children’s clothing free of charge on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Limited supplies of bred and dry goods will be available as well. For more information, phone 724-377-2522.
CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, located at Clark Street and Collins Avenue, Uniontown, will celebrate Christian worship with a praise service on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. Paul and Barb Cramer will lead worship. The church will continue its observation of the Lenten season with a traditional worship service on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. The sacrament of baptism will be celebrated. Tina Whitehead will present the children’s message. The chancel choir, directed by Paul Cramer, will sing. The Rev. Dr. Thomas Whitehead will preach “The Word of the Cross.’ A fully staffed babyland and nursery are available.
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.
On Sunday, Reagan Fike, guest speaker, will deliver a sermon at the 10:30 a.m. service. John DiNunno will give the children’s sermon. 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. The Rev. Art Mace is senior minister. 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. as they begin their week of Missionary Conference. The Rev. Bob Duncan, missionary guest from Panama, will speak at both services. The church’s praise team will lead the 8:30 a.m. service while Pat Miler and Ed Fearer will be instrumentalists at the 10:45 a.m. service. Coleen Friedline will present special music. At 6 p.m., all ages will meet in the sanctuary with missionary guest Bob Fugate, C&MA missionary from Chile.
Fugate is seeing a movement among Alliance women in Latin America. He reported that more than five dozen women from LaFlorida church returned from a women’s encounter seminar, started a Bible study and soon were asked to train women from three smaller churches that wanted to reach out to their own communities in the suburbs of Santiago. Soon a church in northern Chili asked Fugate’s wife, Cheryl, to hold a women’s encounter retreat for them. Twenty-nine women from the LaFlorida church accompanied Mrs. Fugate on a 12-hour bus ride to minister in the desert community. So far 18 women have been baptized in this northern church.
Beverly Rader is a C&MA missionary who marvels at the openness of professionals in Columbia to the Gospel.
“This group is resistant to God because many do not feel a need for him in their lives,’ she said. “It has been rewarding to see him bring peace and joy to Columbian families.’
During her last term, Rader was involved in teaching and in leadership preparation and providing encouragement.
Fugate and Rader will speak at Cherry Tree Alliance Church from Sunday to Thursday during its missions conference. The meetings are open to all. For a schedule of events, call the church at 724-437-6850.
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 319 Church St., Brownsville, on Sunday will host an adult study at 9:15 a.m. entitled “Reality.’ “Can I Change Myself?’ is the topic. KIDSCHURCH is at 10:25 a.m. Corporate worship and Holy Eucharist is at 10:30 a.m. in the church. Guest preacher is the Rev. Frank Lewis, chaplain at the Fayette County Prison. The Eucharistic minister will be Lee Crowthers. Lay reader is Renee Smitley. Acolytes are Joe Gorecki, Amelia Vachino and Joshua Sabatula. Greeters will be Lewis and Wilma Crumrine. Fellowship Hour will be hosted by Stan and Eileen Burdock and Jean Hester and will follow the service in the parish house. The Vestry meeting is Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the rectory parlor. Praise and prayer is Tuesday at 7 p.m. There will be Holy Eucharist and pastor’s Bible study at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Putting Christ in First Place will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the rectory parlor. The Rev. Stanley a. Burdock is pastor. For further information, phone the church at 724-785-7958.
CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Uniontown, announces the Leland Class on Sunday is broadcast on WMBS Radio at 10:10 a.m. Worship on the third Sunday of Lent will take place in the sanctuary at 10:45 a.m. The Rev. Kenneth E. Jones will deliver the message “Flying Coach.’ The senior choir will sing, directed by Carol Atwood, organist-choir director. People will register for the first Lenten dinner on March 26.
Christ UMC and Dawson UMC will sponsor the DISCIPLE Bible study at the Fayette County Jail Annex on Monday at 6 p.m. with Randy Costolo, Ken Jones and Larry Pekar leading it. Partners in Prayer will meet Wednesday at 12:30 p.m., a special ministry with intercessory prayer. The Lenten dinner will convene in the basement (gymnasium and Leland Class) on Wednesday at 6 p.m. There will be a brief devotion following the meal. The United Methodist Women will share on women of the Bible. The United Methodist Women will sponsor the meal. People are asked to bring a covered dish. Choir rehearsal is Thursday at 7 p.m. in the downstairs Leland Class. Men’s basketball is Thursday at 8:15 p.m. in the gymnasium.
CLARKSVILLE AND MILLSBORO CHURCHES welcomes guest Colleen Fine 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.
CLARKSVILLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH, located on Market Street, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Domenick Sgro will preach an on-going sermon on the Second Coming of Jesus Christ “Is He Coming Back? Do You Know for Sure?’ Choir practice is Thursdays at 7 p.m. Bible study is Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.
DUNLAP’S CREEK CHURCH, 502 Twin Hills Road, Merrittstown, also known as the Old Stone Church, welcomes Ross Ackinclose as guest minister to Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service. Rummage sale is set for May 2-3 at the Academy Merrittstown Road.
FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 690 Morgantown Road, Uniontown, is observing Missions Weekend on Sunday with missionary Jack Belin at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. worship, led by Scott Wesley Brown. Brown will also be in concert at 6 p.m. The concert benefits International Feeding & Compassion Ministry. A well-staffed nursery is available during all services. Transportation is available by calling the Rev. Jason Lamer at 724-437-8101.
FAITH FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, Oliver Road, Uniontown, welcomes a guest speaker from Domestic Violence Services to Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service. The Rev. Gerald Capan will have a baby dedication. Anyone interested in having his or her child dedicated should contact the pastor. 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 BROWNSVILLE, 512 Second St., will hold a pastor’s class for those interested in believers’ baptism each Sunday during Lent at 10:15 a.m. and church service begins at 10:45 a.m. Each Sunday until Easter, the Rev. J.W. Hormell will portray biblical characters during the sermon. This week’s sermon is entitled “Peter.’ On Tuesday, Bible study will be held at 6 p.m. On Wednesday, Lenten Bible study will be held at noon, studying “Loaves and Fish.’ BAMA Lenten service will be held Thursday a the Church of the Nazarene in Allison with the Rev. Paul Wilson as speaker. For more information, phone 724-785-2488.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), OF REPUBLIC, announces the third Sunday of Lent will be observed during the 10:55 a.m. worship service. The Rev. Norman Hunt will lead worship and deliver the message. Phyllis Freeman will greet the congregation. Cara Del Signore is acolyte. A nursery and second hour are held in conjunction with the service, directed by Rita Ballone. A special time for children is held during the service. Bible study is held Wednesday at 7 p.m. The youth choir meets Thursday at 6:30 p.m., followed by chancel choir practice eat 7 p.m. in the sanctuary. For more information, phone the church at 724-246-9387.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located at Fourth and Liberty streets, California, announces the Rev. Dr. Jo Ann Nelson, stated supply pastor, will preach at Sunday’s 10 a.m. worship service. Nursery care is available every Sandy. Deacon Susan DeCarlo will be the Sunday school teacher. The choir, directed by Edie Skekel and accompanied by organist Carolyn Davis, will perform. Deacon Pam Luketich and family will host coffee hour. Youth group, under the direction of Hayley and Tim O’Connor, will hold a movie day/pizza party at the church from 1 to 6 p.m. All church youths from grades seven to 12 are invited to attend.
FPC continues its annual Lenten dinner series on Wednesday at 6 p.m. in fellowship hall. The choir will host. These events, filled with delicious food and fellowship, will be held every Wednesday through April 9. The last gathering will feature a Communion service and a special Lenten play on Maundy Thursday, April 17. Attendees should bring a covered dish dinner as well as their own place settings.
Daisytown Presbyterian Church worships 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 11 a.m. when the adult choir, directed by Thomas Rishel, will perform. The One Great Hour of Sharing offering will be received during Lent with the dedication taking place on Easter Sunday. Flowers to decorate the sanctuary for Easter may be ordered through March 30. The sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated during the Sundays of Lent. There is a staffed nursery for preschool-aged children, sponsored by the deacons. Choir practice will take place after worship. For more information, phone the church at 724-785-3080.
GARWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH, Route 481, Scenic Drive near Daisytown, announces a Vacation Bible School clinic will be held today at 7 p.m. The clinic will be led by members of the State Southern Baptist VBS Team. 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 Power of Patience’ at Sunday’s 10:30 a.m. worship service. Gail Hileman will be Scripture reader. Mabel Yauger will provide special music. At 5:30 p.m., the Rev. Pete Malik and the Rev. Travis Deans from Teens for Christ will host youth meetings for all junior and senior high youths. 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.
Dartball is Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. with Republic at Great Bethel. On Wednesday, Bible study is at 10:30 a.m., family supper is at 5:30 p.m., Bible study/quizzing is at 6:30 p.m. and choir is at 7:30 p.m. ABW Workday is Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Anniversary meeting is at 7 p.m.
GREENSBORO COMMUNITY will host community prayer services on March 30 at 7 p.m. at the Sugar Grove Baptist Church, located on Route 88 in Greensboro. Officials said, “Area residents are encouraged to come together for encouragement and to pray for our military, government and our community residents. We will pray for our area servicemen in active duty during this service. Please bring a picture or a card with their name, rank and branch of service.’ For more information, phone the Rev. Ginny Eberhart at 724-737-5455 or Sandy Theis at 724-324-9473.
HOPEWELL UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 400 Hopewell Road, Brownsville, will have choir practice at 8:30 a.m. Sunday. Worship is at 9:30 a.m. Lighting of the Lenten cross will be held. Theme emphasizes the Hand of God as signifying God enlightens the darkness. The Rev. Gail E. Mason’s sermon is “A Ship of Fools – Preaching the Cross.’ The hunger fund 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. Charles Hartbauer to Sunday’s 9 a.m. worship service with Holy Communion. A full liturgical service is included. The church telephone number is 724-583-9040.
MASONTOWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 120 S. Main St., will host a gospel concert on Sunday during the regularly scheduled worship hour at 11 a.m. Romans VIII is a trio of women singing Southern gospel music. They take their name from the Scripture Romans 8:28, which says “For we know that all things work together for good to those who love the Lord and are called according to his purpose.’ Romans VIII has been together for 19 years. Nancy, Meghann and Heather are from Connellsville. For more information, phone 724-583-9207.
MCCLELLANDTOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Route 21, Church Hill, announces the youth fellowship will hold a sleepover today for all youths at the church, starting at 7 p.m. and ending after breakfast at 10 a.m. Saturday. Activities will include music with a live DJ, movies and popcorn, makeovers and indoor and outdoor games with youth leaders Linda and Michael Brook and Rebecca Drover, church pastor.
Drover will deliver the sermon “The Ten Hardest things’ during the 11 a.m. worship service on Daffodil Sunday. A Lenten anthem will be presented by a combined junior and adult choir. Daffodils will be distributed by the deacons with proceeds benefiting the work of the American Cancer Society. Sondra Colson is president of the deacon board.
MORNING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH, Newell, announces the Saturday coffeehouse opens at 7 p.m. with open mike night. Officials said, “This is your chance to sing or play an instrument.’ Sunday worship begins at 10 a.m. Sunday revival service begins at 7 p.m. with the Rev. W.H.Henley as guest speaker. Wednesday at 6 p.m., the youth group The Crusaders will meet, followed at 7 p.m. with Bible study. For more information, contact the Rev. Mitch Wall at 724-938-7937.
MOUNT LEBANON BAPTIST CHURCH, Baltimore Street, Brownsville, announces the Chrysanthemum Club is sponsoring a bus trip to Pittsburgh to see the Gospel play “Just Be a Man About It’ on Sunday, March 30, at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $42, which includes transportation and admission. Bus pickup is from Monessen, California and Brownsville. For more information, phone Tonya Kirkland at 724-785-4691 or 724-938-4303.
MOUNT ST. MACRINA RETREAT CENTER, Route 40, Uniontown, announces registration is due March 25 for Change, a workshop that teaches participants to respond more proactively to irritants and change, will take place on Friday, April 4, or Saturday, April 5, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cost is $65 per workshop. Lunch and workshop materials are included Presenter is Dee Dee Aspell, international speaker and president of Aspell Empowerment Enterprises Inc. of San Antonio, Tx. Claudette Keller is director of Self-Empowerment Services in McMurray. This workshop is approved for five hours of CEU’s for social workers. For more information, phone 724-438-7149.
NEW GENEVA BAPTIST CHURCH, Front Street, announces Beth Provance and Carol Brooks will present special music at Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. worship service. The Rev. Robert J. Robinson will deliver the message “How Many Times?’ Children’s practice will be Wednesday at 4:30 p.m.
PLEASANT VIEW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located two miles west of Smock at the intersection of the Pleasant View and Royal roads, will observe Gifts of Women Sunday on this third Sunday of Lent at 11 a.m. worship. During the month of March, Presbyterian Women across the country designate a particular Sunday to Celebrate the Gifts of Women. Participating in worship leadership for this special service will be members of the Elizabeth/Frances Circle of Presbyterian Women: Lee Ann Conover, Betty Hagerty, Barbara Herring, Evelyn Herring, Patty Herring, Betty Jackson, Donna Linderman, Edna Randolph, Carole Rittenhouse and Irene Williams. Helen Kester, Pleasant View’s student associate, will preach “Jesus Calls Even You.’ Acolytes will be Samantha Lenhart and Tyler Randolph. Special music will be provided by the adult vocal choir, directed by Elaine Thomas. Sandra Leichliter is organist. An adult-supervised nursery is provided for preschool children during worship.
The PVPC youth group will sponsor a spaghetti and meatballs dinner on Sunday from noon to 3 p.m. For more information, phone the church office at 724-677-2149. Joyful Noize will perform at 12:45 p.m.
ROSCOE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 300 Main St., will observe the third Sunday in Lent as American Cancer Society’s Daffodil Sunday. The 11 a.m. worship service will include a Prayer for the Conquest of Cancer. Worshippers will each be given daffodils at the end of worship as a symbol of hope for a cure. The sacrament of baptism will be celebrated during the service. Penny Stanick, church elder, will present another Minute for Mission about the upcoming One Great Hour of Sharing offering to be received April 13. The minute includes stories and/or correspondence from groups who have benefited from the offering in their time of desperate need following natural or man-made disasters. The Rev. Dr. John Rankin will continue his Lenten sermon series “A Different Kind of Leader’ with the sermon “He Had A Different Kind of Message.’ The chance choir, directed by Mary Catherine Schmidt, will sing. Betty Ermlick is organist. Choir practice follows the service.
The weekly Lenten dinner program will be held on Wednesday at 6 p.m. in fellowship hall. Volunteers will lead the third in the series “Watchers on the Hill.’ Those attending are asked to bring table service and a covered dish. Beverage and rolls will be provided by the hosts. The program will immediately follow the dinner.
ST. ALOYSIUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Ranch Road, Dunbar, is having the sacrament of anointing Monday at 10 a.m. Mass. There will be opportunity for confession before Mass at 9:30 a.m. A light Lenten luncheon will follow the Mass in the social hall. The Rev. Edward McCullough is pastor.
ST. GEORGE MARONITE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6 Lebanon Terrace, Uniontown, announces its 2003 Lenten schedule. Lenten mission series continues Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. Programs this year will feature inspiring videos (20 minutes) plus regular prayer service.
Friday Lenten series begin at 5:45 p.m., followed by a Lenten meal in the parish hall. Hosting today are N.A.M. and Order of St. Sharbel. The Rev. Joseph R. David is pastor.
ST. GEORGE SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH IN CARMICHAELS announces clergy and faithful from Serbian Orthodox Churches of the Pittsburgh Deanery, including St. George, will travel to St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church in McKeesport Sunday for Lenten Vespers. The Very Rev. Steve Rocknage is the pastor at St. Sava. St. George will host Serb Wings, a choir of St. Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church in Steeltonon March 29 for Vespers and March 30 for Divine Liturgy with a program to follow. The Serb Wings choir travels to different church communities promoting the development of Monastery Marcha, a women’s monastery in Richfield, Ohio. 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, March 30, at 3 p.m. in the St. John the Evangelist School Gymnasium. The Rev. William Kiel, pastor, will be celebrant. Participants should note the change of time and place for the Mass due to the restoration of the church. The service is open to all faiths.
ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 71 N. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, will celebrate the third Sunday in Lent at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. worship services with the Rev. Paul N. Frank Jr. delivering the sermon “Beware! Jesus Is Coming to Church!’ Lenten covered-dish dinners are at 6 p.m. Wednesday, followed by worship at 7:30 p.m. The sermon title will be “The Apostles’ Creed.’ For more information call 724-437-9000 or e-mail at splcu@dp.net or visit the Web site at www.stpaulselcauniontown.org.
ST. PETER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 60 Morgantown St., Uniontown, will observe the third Sunday of Lent with Holy Eucharist on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Serving as chalice bearers and lectors will be David Hoover, Pamela Balas and Lisa Johnson. Crucifer and acolytes are Paul Taylor, Christian Evans and Meredith Balas. Wednesday Lenten services will begin with dinner at 6 p.m., followed by the program at 6:45 p.m. The subject will be “Grace Is Power.’ 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 celebrate the third Sunday of Lent with Holy Communion at 10:30 a.m. worship. The Rev. Bernard Carl continues his sermon series titled “Signs of God’s Gracious Love.’ This week’s sermon is “A Tablet of Stone.’ Kid’s Time with God, a program for children ages 3 through 8, will be held in Noah’s Room. A fellowship time will immediately follow worship. On Wednesday, the congregation will serve a light supper in fellowship hall at 6 p.m. From 6:30 to 7:20 p.m., the pastor will lead the next session of the study series “Catechism Revisited.’ This week’s study session is “The Apostles’ Creed.’ Children’s learning will feature “Davey and Goliath.’ The Service of the Word will begin at 7:30 p.m. For more information, phone 724-439-5884 or e-mail the pastor at PastorCarl9@aol.com.
TENT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Route 119, south of Uniontown, observes the third Sunday of Lent with a sermon by the Rev. Robert C. Ford entitled “Take the Cup in Holiness.’ Communion will be celebrated with elders George Benward and Joseph A. Long serving the elements. Sunday school students continue the 47 symbols of Jesus’ miracles and parables on “The Jesus Tree,’ along with continuing the study of Jesus’ 12 chosen helpers. Birthday celebrant is Lorraine Jones.
THIRD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 425 Union St., (at Craig Meadows) Uniontown, announces Terry McMillen Sr., member and interactive elder of Third Presbyterian, will give the sermon “Go and Tell’ at Sunday’s worship services. Alpha Course is Tuesday at 6 p.m. Marquis House Lenten Studies is Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. Men’s breakfast is Wednesday at 6:30 a.m. Released time is Wednesday at 2 p.m. Session meeting is Wednesday at 7 p.m. Deacon meeting is Wednesday at 7 p.m. Bible study is Thursday at 2:30 p.m. Calvin Youth Club Dinner is Thursday at 4:30 p.m. The church asks the congregation to keep the Rev. James Tweardy, pastor, in their prayers and thoughts. For more information, contact the church office at 724-438-2529.
TRINITY UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, corner of Morgantown and West Fayette streets, Uniontown, worships on the third Sunday of Lent at 11 a.m. The Rev. Michael J. Orsted, who is being nominated by the pulpit nominating committee for the position of Minister of the Word and Sacrament, will be guest minister. At close of worship, a special congregational meeting has been called by the session for this purpose. 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. Each Wednesday throughout Lent, a Taize service will be held at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary. Taize is a very simple service of music, meditation and common prayers, designed to involve people in a non-denominational prayer service. For more information, phone the church office at 724-437-2709 or by checking the Website at www.forministry.com15401TPC3.
UNIONTOWN AREA CLERGY ASSOCIATION is announcing its 2003 Lenten worship schedule. The luncheons will take place at Asbury United Methodist Church, 20 Dunbar Ave., Uniontown, from noon to 1 p.m. Theme is “Lessons from the Wilderness.’ On March 26, the Rev. Art Mace, pastor of Central Christian Church, will speak on “The Temptations of Christ.’
UNIONTOWN CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 20 Robinson St., worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. when the Rev. Dr. Neil Hoppe will bring the message “The Preacher.’ Children’s storyteller will be Jeremy Kendall. Special music will be provided by the chancel choir. 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.
WORD OF FAITH CHURCH, located on Ferguson Road, Mount Braddock, will have a concert of Christian music on Sunday at 7 p.m. Lenona Ice will appear, accompanied by Bobby Reed at the keyboards. A freewill offering will be taken. Refreshments will be served after the concert. The Rev. Roger Ice is pastor. For more information or directions, phone Rev. Ice at 724-430-8093 or Bobby Reed at 724-438-0124.
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CHARISMATIC MASS will be held on Thursday, April 3 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. Dennis Bogusz, pastor of St. John Church in Connellsville, 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 May 1.
FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD in Uniontown is sponsoring a trip to see Daniel at the Sight & Sound Millennium Theater in Lancaster on May 13. Cost is $90 and includes transportation, a buffet dinner and ticket to Daniel. For more information, phone 724-437-8101.
FAYETTE COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: A concert of gospel and contemporary Christian music to benefit Fayette County Habitat for Humanity will be held at the Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church, Route 21, McClellandtown, on Friday, April 4, at 7 p.m. Participants are all local artists. Tickets are $7. For more information, phone 724-737-5050 or 724-437-1547, ext. 13.
ST. ALOYSIUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Ranch Road, Dunbar, will host the Pennsylvania Mission of Divine Mercy speaking tour on Sunday, April 13, at 2 p.m. The program is conducted by the Sisters of Reparation to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus from Steubenville, Ohio. Their missionary apostolate is to spread the message of Divine Mercy as given by the Lord to St. Faustina. Their mission is also to deepen appreciation for the sacraments of mercy, which are the Holy Eucharist and Reconciliation. The one-hour talk will be followed by the recitation of the Chaplet of Mercy and veneration of a First Class Relic of St. Faustina.
ST. RITA ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, South First St., Connellsville, will host an Annual Day of Recollection for Women on Sunday, April 6, at 1 p.m., sponsored by Christian Mothers. The Rev. Richard Kosisko, retreat master, will conduct the afternoon of faith and fellowship to include Mass and dinner. Cost is $12. Reservations deadline is March 31. Call 724-628-5227 or 724-628-4015 or 724-628-5958. This is open to all women.