Church briefs
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, announces guest vocalist Penny Whoolery will provide special music at Sunday’s 10:45 a.m. worship service. Pastor Nicholas J. Cook will deliver the message “Life Is a Temporary Assignment.’ 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.
ACCENT ON THE AIR, offered by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Greensburg, will air its final program this Sunday at 11:30 p.m. on 1020AM/KDKA in Pittsburgh. The production is being suspended due to financial considerations.
ADDISON LENTEN SERVICES will alternate between the Lutheran and Methodist churches. Worship this Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. is at the Methodist Church.
ALLISON CHRISTIAN CHURCH announces the Pennsylvania Cleanways will meet at the church on Saturday at 9 a.m. to clean the section assigned to them. Rain date is Saturday, April 5, at 9 a.m. Easter flower orders are to be given to Susan Toth by Sunday. Derek Lent will be acolyte on Sunday. Sponsorships for the weekly bulletin and the newsletter are available. Contact Lori Rosneck for open dates. The Rev. Michael Peton is pastor.
ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Beeson Avenue and Dunbar Street in Uniontown, announces Sunday’s casual 9 a.m. service will feature praise choruses and hymns led by the Rev. James Fogg, accompanied by Jim Hutchinson and Rev. Fogg’s message “Beginning Again.’ The traditional 11 a.m. service includes Rev. Fogg’s message and special music by the Asbury Chancel Choir, directed by Bill Dreucci, and organist Jim Hutchinson. The United Methodist special offering One Great Hour of Sharing will be collected. Loving Nursery Care is available for infants and children under 4. Children’s church is available or all children age 4 and older. The Asbury Chancel Choir will rehearse from 12:15 to 1 p.m. in the choir rehearsal room and is open to singers who want to join. 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 on April 2 at noon with the Rev. Don Immel of Faith Assembly of God Church as speaker. Asbury’s Lenten Mini-Recital Series precedes the luncheon from 11:15 to 11:50 a.m. in the sanctuary with pianist Bert Sesler. A freewill offering will be accepted at the recital.
Sesler is no stranger in tri-county music circles. His piano arrangements and stylings have been enjoyed by many at numerous church and social events. He has been a featured keyboard performer at the State Theatre Center for the Arts. Sesler’s love of God is evident in his musical interpretations. He served as organist at Asbury, where he and his wife, Valerie, are members, as well as Abundant Life Church of Uniontown. He recently returned to the music ministry team at Asbury and is a frequent worship music leader.
Terrific Thursday Plus continues April 3 at 5 p.m. with a craft class with Audrey White for the adults and the Bible Zone lesson and craft and choir for children and dinner served to all. The program concludes at 7 p.m. Items are still being collected for the youth yard sale on April 5 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
BREAD OF LIFE TABERNACLE, 15 Bouquet St., located near the corner of Connellsville and Bouquet streets, Uniontown, announces on Saturday the Gospel on Wheels ministry bus will go to Brierwood Acres in Uniontown. Ministry teams will display free clothing and free refreshments to the people from noon to 2 p.m. Uniontown Community Warehouse is open on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for participating organizations. The Love Cupboard clothing ministry has new hours from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday. For more information, phone 724-438-4882. New office hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
BROWNSVILLE AREA MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION will continue its community Lenten services on Thursday at 7 p.m. at Allison Christian Church with the Rev. Alexander Jalso as speaker.
BROWNSVILLE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, 29 Market St., will host services with Apostle Dr. Sammy Musepa of Pretoria, South Africa, this weekend. Services are today at 7 p.m., Saturday at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday at 11 a.m. For more information, phone 724-785-7055.
BROWNSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHARGE announces the charge will meet as one body this week in combined worship services Sunday at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. at South Brownsville Church, 412 Second St. Luella Krieger will appear as “Ruth, the Moabite Girl’ at 10 a.m. and “Klara, the Kleaning Klown’ (who cleans up Jerusalem after Holy Week) at 7 p.m.
On Wednesday, Small Groups will meet at South Church at 10:30 a.m. for all women of the charge. Choir practice at First Church is at 7 p.m. Wednesday. United Methodist Women will meet at First Church on Thursday at 10 a.m. and a community Lenten service will be held at the Allison Christian Church with the Rev. Alexander Jalso speaking on Thursday at 7 p.m. Friday is set-up day for the rummage sale to be held April 7-8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 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 beverage 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 UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, located at Clark Street and Collins Avenue, Uniontown, announces Free Spirit gospel music ministry will lead the Saturday Night Praise Service on March 29 at 5:30 p.m. The traditional worship service will be Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Tina Whitehead will present the children’s message. The chancel choir, directed by Paul Cramer, will provide special music. The Rev. Dr. Thomas Whitehead will preach “Doing What Is Truth.’ A fully staffed babyland and nursery are available.
CANAAN BAPTIST CHURCH OF HILLER will celebrate the sixth anniversary of their pastor, the Rev. James C. Cherry and first lady Toni J. Cherry, on April 6 at 3:30 p.m. The preacher for the 11 a.m. worship will be Minister DeWayne Wade from Friendship Baptist Church in Washington, Pa. The preacher for the afternoon service will be the Rev. Richard Calloway, pastor of Mount Ararat Baptist Church in Cardale. His choir and congregation will accompany him. Men of Friendship Male Chorus and C.H.A.N.G.E. gospel group will provide special worship. Dinner is from 1:30 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. On Sunday, the Rev. Art Mace, senior minister, delivers the sermon “What Would Jesus Do?’ and the children’s sermon at 10:30 a.m. worship. The pastor’s class is at 9 a.m. 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. as the church’s week of missionary conference comes to a close. Missionary guest Bev Rader from Columbia will speak at both services. The church’s praise team will lead the 8:30 a.m. service while Pat Miller and Ed Fearer will be the instrumentalists at the 10:45 a.m. service. Juanita Cramer and Cheri Truskey will present special music in the second service. At 6 p.m., all ages will meet in the sanctuary where the Rev. Jack Herman will share about their ministry in the Philippines. Children will be dismissed to Kids on a Mission after a children’s message.
CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Uniontown, announces the Leland Class on Sunday is broadcast on WMBS Radio at 10:10 a.m. Worship on the fourth Sunday of Lent will take place in the sanctuary at 10:45 a.m. when the Rev. Ken E. Jones will deliver a message “Why Wait?’ The senior choir will sing an anthem under the direction of Carol Atwood, organist-choir director. People will register for the April 2 Lenten dinner.
On Monday, Christ UMC and Dawson UMC will sponsor the DISCIPLE Bible study at the Fayette County Jail Annex at 6 p.m. On Tuesday, President’s Council of the Fayette County Jail Ministry will meet at 7 p.m. at Faith Assembly of God. On Wednesday, the Lenten dinner will convene at 6:30 p.m. in the basement. A hand-bell choir will perform inspirational selections. The Margaret Laughery Circle will sponsor the meal. People are asked to bring a covered dish. On Thursday, clergy book study is at Centerville UMC at 9 a.m. while choir rehearsal is in the Leland Class at 7 p.m. and men’s basketball is in the gymnasium at 8:15 p.m.
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. with the Rev. Domenick Sgro preaching an on-going sermon on the Second Coming of Jesus Christ “Is He Coming Back? Do You Know for Sure?’ C.W.F. will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. Choir practice is Thursday at 7 p.m. Bible study is Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
DUNLAP’S CREEK CHURCH, 502 Twin Hills Road, Merrittstown, also known as the Old Stone Church, welcomes the Rev. Andrew Slade as guest minister to Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service. Rummage sale at the Merrittstown Academy will be May 2-3.
FAIRDALE FREE METHODIST CHURCH, 208 Nemacolin Road, Carmichaels, announces there will be a combined service on Sunday with no Sunday school. Church will begin at 10:45 a.m. This Sunday will be Membership Sunday. The sermon will be “Missing in Action.’ Sunday’s 6 p.m. service will feature the Crusaders from Morgantown. The Rev. Tom Barnhart Jr. is host pastor.
FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 690 Morgantown Road, Uniontown, announces the Rev. Don Immel will preach the sermon “Six Phases of Faith’ at Sunday’s 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. services. At 6 p.m., 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. Transportation is available by calling the Rev. Jason Lamer at 724-437-8101.
FAITH FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, Oliver Road, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. when the Rev. Gerald Capan will deliver the message “How to Hear God.’ Sunday at 7 p.m., there will be a baptismal service by the Rev. Mitch Walls. Anybody interested in being baptized should contact Rev. Capan. For more information, phone the church at 724-439-2450 or e-mail the Rev. Gerald Capan at BEGIN GAC@LCSYS.NET GAC@LCSYS.NET END
or the Web site at FORMINISTRY.COM/15401FFC.
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. For ticket information, phone 724-737-5050 or 724-437-1547, ext. 13.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), OF BROWNSVILLE, 512 Second St., will host a pastor’s class for those interested in believers’ baptism each Sunday during Lent at 10:15 a.m. Worship 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 “Caiaphas.’ On Tuesday, Bible study will be held at 6 p.m. On Wednesday, Lenten Bible study will be held at noon, entitled “Mount of Transfiguration.’ BAMA Lenten service will be held on Thursday at the Allison Christian Church with the Rev. Alexander Jalso as speaker. For more information, phone 724-785-2488.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), OF REPUBLIC, announces the fourth 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. The chancel choir will sing. Amber Ziots is acolyte. Phyllis Freeman is greeter. 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. The Four C’s Ministry will be open Wednesday at 9 a.m. in the new garage building, followed by Bible study at 7 p.m., led by Andrew Davis. The youth choir practices Thursday at 6:30 p.m., followed by the chancel choir at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary. For more information, phone the church at 724-246-9387.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 812 Main St., Bentleyville, will pay tribute to all U.S. military personnel at Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service. Personnel from American Legion Post 165 will participate. A presentation by veteran Boyd Marrsteller will be made.
“All Bentleyville area veterans and active members of the United States armed services, including reservists, are encouraged to attend this service with their families and friends. Please wear uniforms if possible,’ officials said.
There is a 7 p.m. contemporary interfaith/inter-racial service on Saturday at 7 p.m., a prayer and on Sunday, healing service at 4 p.m., children’s programs at 5 p.m. and a dynamic youth program at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call the church at 724-239-2949.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located at Fourth and Liberty streets, California, announces the Rev. Dr. Jo Ann Nelson, stated supply pastor, will deliver the sermon “Good and Angry!’ at Sunday’s 10 a.m. worship service. Nursery care is available. A children’s sermon will be given. Deacon Susan DeCarlo will be the Sunday school teacher. The choir, directed by Elder Edie Skekel and accompanied by organist Carolyn Davis, will perform. Clark and Sally Harrison will host coffee hour.
FPC continues its annual Lenten dinner series on Wednesday at 6 p.m. in fellowship hall. Harvey and Helen Burch and George and Monna McFadyen 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 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.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 114 W. Church St., Fairchance, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. George Hickok will continue his Lenten services with this week’s “Depression.’ The contemporary service will be followed by fellowship and refreshments. Deacons meeting is April 1 at 7 p.m. Choir practice is April 3 at 6:30 p.m. Nursery accommodations are available.
FORT BURD UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF BROWNSVILLE, located next to Brownsville General Hospital, announces the youth bell choir will meet Sunday at 9:45 a.m. The choir will perform during the 11 a.m. worship. The adult choir, directed by Thomas Rishel, will perform. The sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated. The deacons will serve the Lord’s Supper. Today is the last day to order flowers to decorate the sanctuary for Easter Sunday. The April calendar of events will be available. Choir practice will take place following worship and the deacons will host the monthly fellowship time. The One Great Hour of Sharing offering will be received during Lent with the dedication taking place on Easter Sunday. The men’s group will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. For more information, phone the church at 724-785-3080.
GARWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH, Route 481, Scenic Drive near Daisytown, announces revival services will begin on Sunday at 11 a.m. and continue through 7 p.m. daily through Wednesday. Former Garwood pastor, the Rev. Steve Cavanaugh, will lead the services. He and his family serve at the Reynoldsburg Baptist Church in Ohio. Special music will be offered by the Garwood Baptist Choir, Herschel Sargent, Jane Nicholson, Susan Hock and Ladies Trio: Linda Knezovich, Enid Porter and Claudia Yarbrough. A nursery is provided for all services. 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 “Let Us Pray’ at Sunday’s 10:30 a.m. worship service. David Fisher will be Scripture reader. Christy Bungard will provide special music. At 7:30 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. ABW meets Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the church. Devotions and prayer by Michelle Randolph. Hostesses are Jan Phillips and Michelle Randolph. Wednesday, Bible study is at 10:30 a.m., family supper is at 5:30 p.m., Bible study/music is at 6:30 p.m. and choir is at 7:30 p.m.
GREENSBORO COMMUNITY will host community prayer services on Sunday 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 Sunday at 8:30 a.m. Worship is at 9:30 a.m. Lighting of the Lenten cross will take place. Theme emphasizes the hand of God as signifying how wondrously marvelous God is. The Rev. Gail E. Mason’s sermon is “Alive with Christ.’ The One Great Hour of Sharing 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. 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.
LITTLE ZION MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH OF JEFFERSON welcomes the Rev. James C. Cherry, pastor of the Canaan Baptist Church of Hiller, as guest preacher for the 11:15 a.m. missionary service on Sunday. The Rev. Claude Mitchell is host pastor. Joann Durant is church clerk.
MCCLELLANDTOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Route 21, Church Hill, will begin the 11 a.m. worship service on Sunday with an explanation of symbols of Lent while children put them on a Lenten tree. Rebecca Drover, the church commissioned lay interim pastor, will deliver the sermon “A Prescription for Living.’ Envelopes in the pews for One Great Hour of Sharing will be collected each Sunday through Palm Sunday, April 13. Coin boxes to use at home area also available. These funds through Presbyterian Disaster Assistance has given more than $150,000 for West Virginia flood relief in the past two years and has committed at least $130,000 more this year, offering help in the immediate crisis and hope through the long recovery.
MORNING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH, Newell, welcomes musical guest Lavona at the Saturday coffeehouse, which opens at 7 p.m. Sunday worship is at 10 a.m. Wednesday, the youth group, the Crusaders, will meet at 6 p.m. Bible study/prayer meeting is at 7 p.m. 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 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 OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH, 51 Stewart Ave., Uniontown, announces the Sally B. Payne Missionaries will have the Rev. Vincent L. Winfrey Sr. as guest speaker at 8 and 11 a.m. services on Sunday. Bertha A. Hodge is president.
MOUNT PLEASANT MINISTERIUM will host noontime Lenten meditations and luncheons at Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church, 936 W. Main St., April 2 and 9. Various pastor swill lead a 20-minute worship experience. Immediately afterwards, various churches will serve a light lunch in the social room of the church. Donations will go to helping an agency that provides services in the community. For more information, phone the Rev. Richard Hartman at 724-547-8113 or the Rev. David Stickley at 724-547-7110.
MOUNT ST. MACRINA RETREAT CENTER, Route 40, Uniontown, announces registration is due Wednesday for the Lenten Day of Prayer on April 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with the Rev. Mark Gruber. Lunch is included. Program consists of two presentations, silent prayer and reflection, the sacrament of reconciliation, a prayer service and lunch. For more information, phone 724-438-7149.
MOUNT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH OF LECKRONE announces Minister Juanita Harris, associate pastor of Antioch Baptist Church in Edenborn, will be guest speaker for Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service when the church observes Missionary Sunday. The Rev. Solomon Dotson is pastor of Antioch Church. The Rev. Grant T. Howard is host pastor.
NEW GENEVA BAPTIST CHURCH, Front Street, announces Aimee Zinn and Robert Brooks will present special music at Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. worship service. The Rev. Robert J. Robinson will deliver the message “Go A Little Farther.’ The children’s Easter practice will be Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. The Lord’s Supper will be celebrated April 6.
NEW SALEM PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 27 S. Mill St., announces the youth confirmation class will be held at 9:30 a.m. Sunday in the pastor’s study. The Rev. Marnie Abraham Russell, interim pastor, will deliver the sermon “True Love’ at 11 a.m. worship. Thomas Coldren will be worship assistant. Congregational greeters are Harold and Alieen Clay. Acolytes are Lisa Crago, Arianne Gmutza and Dan Voithoffer. A nursery with adult supervision is provided during worship. A fellowship time hosted by Brenda and Keith Vail will be in the narthex after worship.
PLEASANT VIEW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located two miles west of Smock at the intersection of the Pleasant View and Royal roads, announces the youth group will join more than 500 other youths from across Redstone Presbytery on the Gateway Clipper Majestic tonight. This is the seventh annual Groovin’ on the Gateway cruise sponsored by the Redstone Presbytery. The cruise will leave Station Square dock at 7:30 p.m. and return three hours later. DJ Charlie Apple will be featured again.
The church will observe the fourth Sunday of Lent at 11 a.m. worship when the Rev. Keith Conover will preach “I No Longer Pray for Peace.’ Small Talker will be Deacon Moderator Phyllis Sparrow who will lead the children in thinking about how we can help others through giving to the 2003 One Great Hour of Sharing Offering, which will be received on Palm Sunday, April 13. 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 from the conclusion of Small Talk to the end of worship.
Prior to worship, from 10:40 to 11 a.m., the board of trustees will host a Krispy Kreme fellowship hour upstairs in the Christian education wing open to members and old and new friends.
REVERE FREE METHODIST CHURCH, located three miles west of Uniontown on Route 21, will host a gospel music concert with Cornerstone of Lithopolis on Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 11 a.m. Cornerstone is from Lithopolis, Ohio, and proclaims the Gospel through a ministry of music and their lives. They have been ministering together since 1996. The Rev. Dale E. Sickles is pastor.
ROSCOE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 300 Main St., announces the Rev. Dr. John Rankin will give the fourth in the Lenten sermon series “A Different Kind of Church Leader’ at Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service. The chancel choir, directed by Mary Catherine Schmidt, will perform special Lenten music. Betty Ermlick is organist. Weekly choir practice follows the service in the sanctuary.
Easter memorial flower orders will be received through April 6. They can be given to music and worship committee chair Linda Mudry or to Cheryl Lewis. Description forms are available from them or at the church. On Wednesday at 6 p.m., the weekly Lenten dinner programs continue around the theme “Watchers on the Hill,’ led by volunteers. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish for four to six people and their own table service. Rolls and beverages will be provided by the volunteer hosts.
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 is the Ladies’ Guild of St. George. The Rev. Joseph R. David is pastor.
ST. GEORGE SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH IN CARMICHAELS announces Serb Wings, an Orthodox Christian choir from St. Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church in Steelton, Pa., will sing the responses at vespers at 7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday Divine Liturgy. The choir will also put on a program in the church hall, following the Divine Liturgy. Serb Wings travels to Serbian Orthodox Churches to promote Monastery Marcha, a women’s monastery in Richfield, Ohio, where Mother Ana, the first American-born Serbian Orthodox nun, is abbess. Serb Wings sang at the vigil at the consecration of the monastery church in 2001 when his holiness Patriarch Pavle was present with Bishop Dr. Mitrophan to consecrate the church dedicated to the Archangel Gabriel. Serb Wings travels with the blessings of the Very Rev. Srbjoljub Jockovich, parish priest of St. Nicholas Church in Steelton and dean of the Washington deanery. St. Nicholas Church will celebrate its 100th anniversary Aug. 2-3 and had the first fulltime Serbian Orthodox parochial school in America. 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 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. Officials said, “Those with health conditions and wishing to deepen their spirituality should seriously consider attending. If you are in perfect health and spiritually fulfilled, you may want to attend and pray for those who are not so fortunate.’ The service is open to all faiths.
ST. OLIVER PLUNKETT PARISH, ST. MICHAEL ARCHANGEL CHURCH IN FREDERICKTOWN CHARISMATIC MASS will be held on 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. 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.
ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 71 N. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, will celebrate the fourth Sunday in Lent at the 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. worship service with the Rev. Paul N. Frank Jr. delivering the sermon “Is There Anything God Can’t Do?’ The Lenten covered dish dinners continue Wednesday at 6 p.m., followed by worship at 7:30 p.m. The sermon title will be “The Sacrament of Holy Communion.’ 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 EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 60 Morgantown St., Uniontown, will observe the fourth week of Lent with the 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 James Wood, Thomas Waggoner and April Kerin. Crucifer and acolytes are Jacqui, Kayla Warren and Darren Webster. The Lenten series will be held on Wednesday beginning with dinner at 6 p.m., followed by the program at 6:45 p.m. The subject will be “Grow in Grace.’ The altar guild members for April are Janet Tanner, Patty King and Barbara Stapleton. 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 fourth 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 Serpent of Bronze.’ Kid’s Time with God, a program for children ages 3 through 8, will be held in Noah’s Room during worship. A fellowship time will immediately follow the worship service. 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 Lord’s Prayer.’ 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.
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.
SMITHFIELD APOSTOLIC LIGHTHOUSE, Main Street, Route 119, presents Joyful Acts of Praise puppet show with the Rev. Michael Warnock of Reevesville, Ohio, on Saturday, April 5, at 6 p.m. This is an evening of enjoyment for the entire family. The Rev. Rose Bircher is pastor. For more information, phone 724-737-1037.
SPRINGHILL FURNACE CHURCH, 2459 Springhill Furnace Road, Lake Lynn, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. George M. Hickok continuing his Lenten services with this week’s message “Depression.’
STAR JUNCTION BAPTIST CHURCH, located one mile north Route 201 and 5.5 miles south of Route 70 on Church Street behind McDonald’s at the traffic light on Route 51 in Star Junction, on Wednesday will host the fourth in the series of Lenten luncheon services sponsored by the Perryopolis Ministerium. The service begins at noon and will be followed immediately by a soup and sandwich luncheon. Ruth Osborne, a certified lay speaker of the Redstone Parish and an officer of the District United Methodist Women, will be guest speaker.
Officials said, “Attendance has been strong this year and youths are reminded that they may be excused from school with a permission slip from their parent or guardian. Plan to attend and be blessed.’
TENT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Route 119, south of Uniontown, observes the fourth Sunday of Lent with the message “Don’t Be Late,’ delivered by Harry Wilson at the 9:30 a.m. worship service. The Jesus Tree and the study of Jesus’ chosen 12 continues through the Lenten season. Refreshments in Friendship Court at 10:35 a.m. after church services.
THIRD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 425 Union St., (at Craig Meadows) Uniontown, announces the Rev. Dr. Douglas E. Holben, executive presbyter of the Redstone Presbytery, will give the services “Cross Purposes’ at Sunday worship. Alpha Course meets Tuesday at 6 p.m. Marquis House Lenten Studies meets Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. Junior High youth group meets Tuesday at 7 p.m. Circle I meeting is Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Circle II meeting is Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Sewing Ladies meets Wednesday at 10 a.m. Men’s breakfast is Wednesday at 6:30 a.m. Released Time is Wednesday at 2 p.m. Committee meetings are Wednesday at 7 p.m. Senior high youth group meets Thursday at 7:30 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 Sunday at 11 a.m. when the Roberts Wesleyan Singers will provide special music. This group from Rochester, N.Y., will also perform a concert of sacred and secular music Saturday evening in the sanctuary. The Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Kisner, interim pastor, will give the sermon “When Frustration Takes Over.’ A coffee fellowship will be provided and hosted by the deacons immediately after 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. 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.com/15401TPC3
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UNIONTOWN AREA CLERGY ASSOCIATION continues its 2003 Lenten worship schedule with luncheons taking place at Asbury United Methodist Church, 20 Dunbar Ave., Uniontown, from noon to 1 p.m. Theme is “Lessons from the Wilderness.’ This week, the Rev. Don Immel, pastor of Faith Assembly of God, will speak on “The Denials of Peter.’
UNIONTOWN CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 20 Robinson St., welcomes Lester and Esther Boleyn to the church on Sunday. They will speak at Sunday school from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. The Boleyns served as missionaries for the Church of the Brethren in Nigeria from 1968 to 1971, when Boleyn worked as churchman with several local congregations in leadership training and preparation of people for ordination. More recently, they served in Kenya/Sudan from 1988 to 1998 where Boleyn was coordinator/exegete for Sudanese translation teams and Mrs. Boleyn was the editor/keyboarder. The main focus of their work was to facilitate the translation of the Old Testament into the Nuer language of southern Sudan and then the version of the New Testament. The Boleyns returned to Sudan in January 2000 for the ceremony to launch the Nuer Bible. This event was described in the May 200 issue of Messenger magazine. The current potential readership for this Bible is about 800,000 people. The program will include current mission efforts of the church of the Brethren General Board, a slide presentation of the Bible translation work in the Sudan, various items for display as well as time for questions.
The church worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. when the Rev. Dr. Neil Hoppe will bring the message “The Message in Our Hands.’ Paula Works will be children’s storyteller. The chancel choir will provide special music. 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 the church 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 p.m. For more information, phone 724-439-4747.
WHITE HOUSE FREE METHODIST CHURCH, located five miles south of Fairchance on Route 857 near Rich’s Garden Center, will have local ministerial candidate Kenney Rockwell bring the message at Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. worship service. Vicki Pettitt and Charles Hoone will provide special ministry in song. Charles and Colten McLaughlin will offer special children’s ministry. A nursery is provided for all services. The Rev. George W. McLaughlin will bring the message to the 7 p.m. service. Nancy Hannan will have time to share. For more information, phone the office at 724-564-4765.
WOODBRIDGE UNION CHURCH, located on the Woodbridge-Gans Road, two-tenths of a mile past Reese’s warehouse, reports the Rev. Robert Warholak announces a Bible study will begin on Sunday, April 6, at 10 a.m. It focuses on the Book of Daniel in two four-part lessons. The focus will be the prophecies by Daniel made in ancient Babylon over 2,600 years ago that mirror some of the conflict in modern day Iraq. The study used material based on Daniel as taught by the late Dr. Dave Breese on the television program “The King is Coming’ and updated and taught by Dr. Ed Hindson. The study is open to all and free. Study guides will be provided. Participants should bring a notebook and Bible. For more information or directions, phone Rev. Warholak at 724-737-2250.
YOUGHIOGHENY WESTERN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION HEADQUARTERS AND CHRISTIAN CENTER, Route 21 and Duck Hollow Road, Uniontown, will be the site for a sermonette program on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. that features women speakers of the community, mime groups and singing convention choirs. Mary L. Bell is president. Mary A. Parker is corresponding secretary. The Rev. Mary Morgan is moderator. Refreshments will be served after the program.