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, worships Sunday at 10:45 a.m. Associate Pastor J. Edward Loukota will deliver the message “It Is All About God.’ 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 a special concert by Romans VIII will be held Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will follow in the social hall. Children will hold a penny sale before church begins. They will be collected following Children’s Moment. Donated items for the annual flea market should be brought to church Monday and placed in the furnace room. The flea market will be Saturday, June 7. The bell choir “Joyful Bells For Christ’ will practice Thursday at 6 p.m.
ANSWERS IN GENESIS speaker Skip Tilton will hold a free family conference in Markleton, Pa., on May 24-25 to answer questions such as were dinosaurs in the Bible? Tilton, who had an integral role in the design, development and building of AiG’s Creation Museum in Northern Kentucky, will be the featured speaker at Old Bethel Church, 227 Old Bethel Road, Markleton, Pa. For more information, phone 814-926-4700.
ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Beeson Avenue and Dunbar Street in Uniontown, announces Sunday’s 9 a.m. casual worship service will feature praise choruses and hymns led by the Rev. James Fogg, accompanied by Kevin Milliken, and Rev. Fogg’s message “Canopy Management.’ 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 organist Jim Hutchinson. Loving Nursery Carey is available for infants and children under 4. Children’s church is available for all children age 4 and older.
The Asbury Chancel Choir will rehearse from 12:15 to 1 p.m. in the choir rehearsal room. Singers wishing to join the choir are welcome. The Asbury United Methodist Youth Fellowship meets from 6 to 8 p.m. for students in sixth through 12th grades. The group is selling the first-ever, official Asbury UMYF T-shirt. See Debbie Conn or any of the youths, or place an order with the church office.
BEALLSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, located on Route 40, will host an outdoor worship service at 10 a.m. Sunday as part of the National Road Festival. Participants are asked to bring their own lawn chairs. The Rev. Gary L. Gregg will deliver the message. The choir will furnish special music.
BREAD OF LIFE TABERNACLE, 15 Bouquet St., located near the corner of Connellsville and Bouquet streets, Uniontown, announces the Gospel on Wheels bus ministry will go to Pechin Chapel in Dunbar on Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. The BOLT Ministry Team will display free clothing, JoJo the clown and refreshments to the public. Free clothing is also available at the Love Cupboard, open to the public Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bread of Life. For more information, phone 724-438-4882. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
BROWNSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHARGE, including West Bend, South Brownsville and Brownsville First churches) will take part in the Old Pike Days Community Worship Service being held at Nemacolin Castle at 11 a.m. Sunday.
On Monday, trustees will meet at First Church at 6:30 p.m. and the administrative council will meet at First Church at 7 p.m. Small Groups will meet at South Church, open to all women of the charge, on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Choir practice is Wednesday at 7 p.m. at First Church. Next Sunday regular worship services resume with West Bend at 8:30 a.m., South Brownsville at 10 a.m. and Brownsville First at 11 a.m. For more information about any of the Brownsville charge churches, phone the charge office at 724-785-8704.
CALVARY ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1316 S. Pittsburgh St., Connellsville, will host a series of special youth services with Evangelist Ron Rhoads. The services begin Sunday at 6:30 p.m. and will continue Monday through Wednesday at 7 p.m. Youths from various area churches will participate in the services with ministry of special music and drama. The Rev. Charles J. King is pastor. For more information, contact the church at 724-628-8835.
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, located at 308 McClellandtown Road, Route 21, Uniontown, will hold Cross Training Classes Sundays at 9 a.m. through June 15. The classes include “Intercessory Prayer and Fasting,’ “the Book of Ruth for Ladies,’ “Names of God,’ and “Discovery Class – Answers to Your Questions About Calvary Baptist Church.’ The Rev. Allen Owens will speak during the 10 a.m. Sunday worship service and the 7 p.m. service. The Wednesday adult Bible study, currently studying 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.
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 Nicky Fisher as soloist.
On Sunday, Central Christian will have a special day with the installation service of the Rev. Art Mace as senior minister. The Rev. Dr. W. Darwin Collins, regional minister of the Disciples of Christ Church, will deliver a sermon entitled “So, Who’s the Boss Around Here?’ at the 10:30 a.m. service. Meghan Mace will present special music. John Yukish will give a children’s sermon. A reception will follow in fellowship hall in honor of Rev. Mace. 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. A New Testament class study is offered Sunday at 9 a.m., taught by Rev. Mace. 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. when the Rev. Jack Herman will give the sermon “Made for a Mission.’ 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. There will be no Sunday evening service this week. Everyone is encouraged to attend the Messiah College concert at 7 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church on Gallatin Avenue.
CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Uniontown, announces the Leland Class on Sunday is broadcast on WMBS Radio at 10:10 a.m. Worship will take place in the sanctuary at 10:45 a.m., when the Rev. Ken E. Jones will give the message “Virtues of Ego.’ The senior choir will sing, directed by Carol Atwood, organist-choir director.
On Monday, Christ UMC and Dawson UMC will sponsor the DISCIPLE Bible study at 6 p.m. at Fayette County Jail Annex. On Tuesday, Rev. Jones will attend the CCN Teleconference on “Building an Equipping Culture’ at the United Methodist Center in Cranberry Township. Choir rehearsal is Thursday at 7 p.m. in the downstairs Leland Class.
CITY CHAPEL OF UNIONTOWN, 254 E. Main St., reports that Douglas Wright has announced his calling to preach the Gospel and, with the support of his pastor, the Rev. Leonard Kirby, will preach his first public sermon on Saturday at 7 p.m. at the church. Wright currently holds the offices of deacon and assistant choir director.
The church will observe its annual Youth Day on Sunday at 4 p.m. The Rev. Ted Mitchell of Free Holiness Church of Deliverance in Clairton will be guest preacher. Rev. Kirby is host pastor.
CLARKSVILLE AND MILLSBORO CHURCHES welcomes guest Ford Campbell 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.
DUNLAP’S CREEK CHURCH, 502 Twin Hills Road, Merrittstown, also known as the Old Stone Church, welcomes the Rev. Kent Lighthall as guest minister to Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service. The rummage sale was successful.
EAST LIBERTY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 169 Main St., Vanderbilt, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. Women’s Bible study is 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. Choir will rehearse on Thursday at 6 p.m., with organist/choir director Eugene Lint. John Jennings is lay minister. The Web site is www.forministry.com/USPAPCUSAELPCE/
FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 690 Morgantown Road, Uniontown, announces the Rev. Don Immel will preach a sermon entitled “Putting Satan in his Place’ Sunday at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. worship.
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.
A well-staffed nursery is available during all services and transportation can be arranged by contacting the Rev. Jason Lamer at 724-437-8101.
FAITH FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, Oliver Road, Uniontown, will have gospel music by Back on Track at Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service, followed with a May birthday luncheon. The monthly business meeting will be at noon on Tuesday. 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 YOUTH NETWORK BANQUET, sponsored by Penn Highlands Teens for Christ, will be held Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Common Ground, the old YMCA on Gallatin Avenue, parking across from city hall. The banquet will recognize junior and senior high students who have served as campus missionaries this year and discuss plans for next school year. Tours of Common Ground’s new facility will also be given. For more information, phone 724-439-1011.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, PITT GAS, CLARKSVILLE, announces the First Baptist Senior Choir will celebrate its annual Choir Day on Sunday at 3 p.m. at the church. The event will feature the mime group from Mount Lebanon Baptist Church in Brownsville, the Over the Hill Angels from the Christian Church in Clarksville and soloist Sister Geraldine Robinson from Mount Calvary Church in Fairchance. Officials said, “We extend an invitation to all church families to enjoy an evening of music and song.’
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), OF BROWNSVILLE, 512 Second St., will meet for worship Sunday at 11 a.m. at Nemacolin Castle for Pike Days. CWF 2nd Circle will meet Monday at 6:30 p.m. Bible study will be held on Tuesday at 6 p.m., followed by choir practice at 7 p.m. The choir is led by Veronica Keplar. The monthly food bank will be Saturday, May 24, at 12:30 p.m. For additional information, phone 724-785-2488.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), OF REPUBLIC, announces the Rev. Norman Hunt will deliver the message “How to Deal With Anger… be angry, but do not sin…’ during the 10:55 a.m. worship service. The chancel choir will sing. Bill and Pam Means will greet friends and members of the congregation. Tony Ranaldi is acolyte. A special time for children is held during the service, followed by a supervised nursery and second hour directed by Rita Ballone. The C.M.F. monthly dinner meeting will be held Monday at 6 p.m. The general board of the church meets Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. For more information, phone the church office at 724-246-9387.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located at Fourth and Liberty streets, California, announces Elder Richard Kara will give the sermon “God Working Through the Ordinary’ at Sunday’s 10 a.m. worship service. Nursery care is available every Sunday. Deacon Candy Gump will be Sunday school teacher. The choir, directed by Elder Edie Skekel and accompanied by organist Carolyn Davis, will perform. Harvey and Helen Burch will host coffee hour in honor of Founder’s Day. FPC will celebrate Founder’s Day (The church is 106 years old) by singing a special hymn, “Where There is Love, There is God,’ by Rebecca Rankin, daughter of the Rev. Dr. John Rankin, pastor emeritus. Kara will also lead the church in a special Founder’s Day prayer. The Daisytown Presbyterian Church will worship 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 will meet for worship Sunday at 11 a.m. at Nemacolin Castle in Brownsville as part of the Pike Days Festival community worship service. In case of rain, the community service will take place at First United Methodist Church on Church Street in Brownsville. The summer worship schedule for Fort Burd will begin May 25. Worship will be at 10 a.m. and include a combined Sunday school class for children through sixth grade during part of the worship time. For more information, phone the church at 724-785-3080.
GIG COFFEE HOUSE, Route 857, south towards Fairchance in the Old Wynn Bargain Store, welcomes St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal “God’s Choir,’ Hosanna and Israel, and The Solid Rock Mime in concert today from 8 to 10 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Admission is free. This is part of Good Works, the Life recovery center. For more information, phone 724-564-1516.
GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH, 2 Grace Lane, off Derrick Avenue, Uniontown, announces the Rev. Nick Philiposian will bring the message “Grace, Who Needs It?’ at Sunday’s 10:30 a.m. worship service. Frank Hladinec will read Scripture. 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. On Sunday, the church will have a special Bring a Friend. Officials said, “We invite you to come and worship with us. This will be a special day as we would love to meet your friends.’ 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.
A prayer seminar will be held Sunday through Thursday at 7 p.m. On Wednesday, there is no Bible study, family supper or choir. On Sunday, May 25, the West Virginians will be in concert.
HOPEWELL UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 400 Hopewell Road, Brownsville, on Sunday will have choir practice at 8:30 a.m. The 9:30 a.m. worship service honors Presbyterian heritage. The Rev. Gail E. Mason’s sermon is “Bearing Fruit.’ Janet Adamovich is organist.
JACOB’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, located off Routes 21 and 166, Masontown, welcomes the Rev. Charles Hartbauer to celebrate Sunday’s 9 a.m. worship service with Holy Communion. A full liturgical service is included. For more information, phone 724-583-9040.
LITTLE ZION MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH OF JEFFERSON will celebrate the eighth anniversary of its pastor, the Rev. Claude Mitchell and his wife, WauJeana Mitchell, on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. The Rev. Charles Morgan, pastor of First Baptist Church of Smock, will be guest preacher, along with his congregation. Dinner will be served from 1 to 3 p.m.
The church also announces the Rev. Melvin Wilson, pastor of St. John Baptist Church of Lawrence, Pa., will be guest revivalist for the annual spring revival at Little Zion, which will be held May 26-30 at 7 p.m. Choirs from around the area will sing for this event. Joann Durant is secretary.
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 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 724-785-4280.
MARANATHA ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 126 Brownsville Ave., Brownsville, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. with the Rev. James Line. Wednesday’s Bible study, entitled “We Build People,’ will begin at 7 p.m. For more information, phone Rev. Line at 724-785-8808.
McCLELLANDTOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Route 21, Church Hill, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. with Rebecca Drover, commissioned interim lay pastor, leading the service. She will deliver the sermon “Grace Comes First.’ Ethel Mae Sinko will present a Minute for Mission.
Items are being collected for a white elephant sale to be held during the June 14 strawberry festival, sponsored by the Searchers and the Grove classes. Tickets are available from class members or at the door.
MORNING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH, Newell, announces the youth group, The Crusaders, will meet Wednesday at 6 p.m., followed with prayer meeting/Bible study at 7 p.m. There is no Saturday coffeehouse. Sunday worship begins at 10 a.m. with special music by the Rev. Mitch Wall. The Sunday service can be seen on CUTV at 4 p.m. For more information, contact the Rev. Mitch Wall at 724-938-7937.
MOUNT OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH, 51 Stewart Ave., Uniontown, continues its annual homecoming services with spring revival services today at 7 p.m. The Rev. Robert A. Crable, pastor of Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Fairchance, is guest revivalist. Area choirs will perform. The services will conclude on Sunday with worship at 8 a.m., with the Rev. Vincent L. Winfrey delivering God’s word, and at 11 a.m., when the Rev. Marvin S. Harris will deliver the message. Rev. Crable will speak at the 4 p.m. service.
MOUNT ROSE BAPTIST CHURCH, 9 Grant St., Uniontown, announces Gospel Lights of Pittsburgh will provide a gospel musical program to celebrate the Mount Rose Gospel Chorus’ 23rd anniversary on Sunday at 4 p.m. Mary Jackson, a member of Mount Olivet Baptist Church in Uniontown, will be master of ceremonies. Dorothy Linton is president. The Rev. Ludwell D. Wiley is pastor.
MOUNT ST. MACRINA RETREAT CENTER, Route 40, Uniontown, announces registration and a $25 non-refundable deposit are due May 25 for a directed retreat, which will be held June 8-14. For more information, phone 724-438-7149.
MOUNT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH OF LECKRONE will have a concert on Saturday at 6 p.m., featuring Totally Committed to Jesus Daily. The Rev. Grant T. Howard is host pastor.
MOUNT ZION GRINDSTONE USHER BOARD will have its annual program on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. The Rev. Richard Calloway of Mount Ararat Baptist Church, Cardale, will be the speaker, accompanied by his choir, mime group and congregation. Dinner will be served from 1 to 3:30 p.m. President is Victoria Pennington. Pastor is the Rev. Cynthia K. Hackett.
NEW GENEVA BAPTIST CHURCH, Front Street, announces Jennifer Smith and Marcellus Evans will present special music at Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. worship service. The Rev. Robert J. Robinson will deliver the message “Don’t Let the Tail Wag the Dog.’ Children’s practice is Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. The fellowship dinner has been postponed until June 22. The Children’s Day program will be held at 9:30 a.m. on June 22.
NEW SALEM PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 27 S. Mill St., observes Presbyterian Heritage Sunday when the Rev. Marnie Abraham Russell, interim pastor, will deliver the sermon “A New Growth’ at 11 a.m. worship. Dan Voithoffer will be worship assistant. Lee and Marge Wyatt are congregational greeters. A fellowship time hosted by Debbie Crago and family will be held after the service. A nursery with adult supervision is provided during worship. The Red Cross will hold a blood drive at the church in honor of Colby Cole on Tuesday from noon to 6 p.m.
PLEASANT VIEW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located two miles west of Smock at the intersection of the Pleasant View and Royal roads, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. when the Rev. Keith Conover will preach “Seeing the Big Picture.’ The adult vocal choir, directed by Elaine Thomas, will provide special music. Tyler Show and Tom Sparrow will be acolytes. Carole Rittenhouse will serve as keyboard accompanist for the service. Greeters will be Lawrence Jackson and Sherry Wilson. An adult-supervised nursery is provided for kindergarten and preschool children from the conclusion of Small Talk until the end of worship.
The Campbell Men’s Bible Class will hold its annual chicken and ribs barbecue May 17-18 at Jackson Farms Store, Route 40, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and from 10 a.m. until sold out Sunday. In addition, Pleasant View’s Youth Fellowship Group will have desserts and snacks for sale as part of Pleasant View’s Pike Days Food Fest.
Pleasant View will co-sponsor a week of Vacation Bible School with the Calvin and Fort Burd Presbyterian Churches of Brownsville June 23-27 at Pleasant View from 6 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, contact Pleasant View at 724-677-2149.
ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF PITTSBURGH has announced the 2003 Eagle of the Cross winners, who include three district youths. They are Christina Kittredge and Danielle Kittredge of St. Hugh Roman Catholic Church in Carmichaels, part of the Greene County Deanery, and Jason Antanovich of Ave Maria Parish, Bentleyville/Ellsworth, who is from Serra Catholic High School. Sponsored by the National Foundation for Catholic Youth Ministry, based in Washington, D.C., the Eagle of the Cross Award is given annually to high school juniors or seniors from each of the diocese’s 16 deaneries and 11 Catholic high schools who have shown exemplary leadership skills, service, spirituality and involvement in their youth ministry programs, parishes and/or schools. Their pastors, youth ministers, catechetical administrators and principals nominated the winners.
ROSCOE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 300 Main St., on Sunday at 11 a.m. worship will celebrate its founding 106 years ago. The service will include music honoring the church’s history and a litany honoring its current mission and volunteers.
The church, located at the corner of Main and Underwood streets, with a current membership of 147, was begun in 1897. Some of the same founding family names are still on the church’s membership roster generations later in 2003. The Rev. Dr. John Rankin’s Founder’s Day sermon is “Go Deeper.’ The chancel choir directed by Mary Catherine Schmidt, will sing. Betty Ermlick is church organist.
This Wednesday at 7 p.m., a four-week video/discussion concludes. The discussion is built around the theme “Carpe Diem,’ featuring Dr. Tony Campolo on video followed by discussion led by Dr. Rankin.
ST. GEORGE MARONITE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6 Lebanon Terrace, Uniontown, announces the Ladies Guild is conducting its 53rd annual memorial Mass and services, honoring all deceased ladies of the guild, on Sunday, beginning at 8 a.m. with reciting of the rosary, followed by the memorial Mass at 8:30 a.m. and services beginning in the church social hall, immediately following the liturgy. The Rev. Joseph R. David is pastor.
ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 50 Jefferson St., Uniontown, will hold a Mass with prayers and blessings for healing on Sunday at 3 p.m. The Rev. William Kiel, pastor, will be celebrant. Officials said, “Those with health conditions and wishing to deepen their spirituality should serious 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. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 71 N. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, will celebrate Communion at Sunday’s 10:45 a.m. worship service with the Rev. Paul N. Frank Jr. and guest speaker, the Rev. Michael L. Cooper-White, president of the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg. The Messiah College Singers will perform Sunday at 7 p.m. at the church. Worship services on Saturday, May 24 will begin at 7 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Chapel at Chalk Hill. Also, Sunday, May 25, will mark the beginning of two services: 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. at St. Paul’s. For more information call 724-437-9000 or e-mail at begin splcu@dp.net splcu@dp.net end
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ST. PETER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 60 Morgantown St., Uniontown, will celebrate Holy Eucharist on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday at 8 and 10:30 a.m. David Hoover, Dr. Judith Taylor and Lynda Waggoner will serve as chalice bearers and lectors. Jacqui Taylor, Kayla Warren and Thomas Whyel will serve as crucifer and acolytes. Bible study will be held on Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. The Holy Eucharist and healing service is held on Wednesday at noon. A Bible class will be held on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the parish house. The men’s breakfast group will meet Saturday at 8 a.m. at the parish house and the ladies group will meet concurrently at Eat ‘n Park. The Rev. Thomas R. Finnie is rector.
For further information, phone 724-438-7731.
SIGNAL OF LIGHT FULL GOSPEL CHURCH will host an ordination service on Sunday, May 25, at 4 p.m. The Rev. George W. Cooper, pastor will ordain Milton Dean and Linda Dean. Officials said, “The Deans have been faithful members of Signal of Light for many years and have the anointing of God upon their lives. We invite you to come out in celebration and support of them and their ministry.’
TENT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Route 119, south of Uniontown, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. when Harry Wilson gives the sermon “Giving Love to Get Love.’ Sunday school students will continue with the “Great Fifty Days Banner.’ Readers are Sandra Burnsworth, Robert Burnsworth and Robert Brownfield. The fifth symbol, The Lamb, will be placed by Ethel Loretta Brownfield. In remembers of servicemen and servicewomen, an American flag will be placed at their gravesites by students after class. Birthday celebrants are Debra (Long) Priel and Barbara (Kingan) Long.
THIRD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 425 Union St., (at Craig Meadows) Uniontown, worships Sunday at 8:30 and 11 a.m. with Chuck and Amy Bemm, medical missionaries at Tenwik Hospital in Kenya, Africa, as speaker. Men’s breakfast meets Wednesday at 6:30 a.m. Circle III meeting is Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Session meeting and deacon meeting are Wednesday at 7 p.m. ALPHA course is Thursday at 6 p.m.
TRAVEL WITH JESUS, Union Station Building in Brownsville, meets today from 8 to 11 p.m. for Bible sharing; Holy Communion and prayer for revival of Brownsville. There is Bible sharing Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Travel With Jesus offers food, clothing and prayer Monday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m. For more information, call Brother Rich Wilson at 724-434-1149.
TREE OF LIFE CONGREGATION, 242 S. High St., Morgantown, will host an open house on Saturday at 7 p.m. Anyone may join to meet Rabbi David Feder and to learn more about the local Jewish community. Havdallah will be followed by an Oneg, sponsored by the Sisterhood. For more information, phone 304-292-7029.
TRINITY UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, corner of Morgantown and West Fayette streets, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. when the congregation welcomes its new pastor, the Rev. Michael I. Orsted, from Whitewater, Wis. Rev. Orsted will begin his pastorate with the sermon “Abide.’ A reception will be hosted for him by the deacons after the service. A nursery is provided for children age 5 and younger during worship. The service is broadcast live over radio station WMBS, beginning at 11:06 a.m. For more information, phone the church office at 724-437-2709 or by checking the Web site at www.forministry.com/15401TPC3
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UNIONTOWN CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 20 Robinson St., worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. when the Rev. Dr. Neil Hoppe will bring the message “The World’s Greatest Tragedy.’ Children’s church will be offered during worship hour. Valet parking and personal ear monitors are offered. The church is open for prayer and praise at 8:30 a.m. 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, 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.
UNITED CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) IN CALIFORNIA announces the Rev. Norman C. Hunt (who also was pastor at Central Christian Church in Uniontown from 1972 to 1979) will be honored as minister emeritus during the 10 a.m. service on Sunday, May 25. The Rev. W. Darwin Collins, regional minister, will participate in the service along with the Rev. Wesley Ward. The date marks Rev. Hunt’s 45th year in the ministry. He has served as minister at the church from 1965 to 1972 and from 1979 until his retirement in 2000. A reception will follow.
The church also announces that registration and plans are underway for a Son Harvest Vacation Bible School June 16-22 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. with classes for all ages. Van transportation will be available. Register by calling 724-938-3231.
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ALBERT GALLATIN AREA HIGH SCHOOL BACCALAUREATE SERVICE will be held Tuesday, May 27, at Mount Moriah Baptist Church in Smithfield at 7 p.m. The Rev. Darrel Edgar will bring the challenge to the graduates from the word of God.
The senior class has received an invitation to this religious service being held in their honor. There will also be special music and worship will be provided by the Mount Moriah Praise Team.
Officials said, “The public is also cordially invited to attend, lend their support and show their love and appreciation to the Senior Class of 2003.’
This service is being organized by the three ministerial associations in the area: Klondike Clergy, the Fairchance/Smithfield Ministerial and the Point Marion Ministerial. For more information, contact the Rev. Curt Nies, the Rev. Bob Lewis or the Rev. Joe Condoluci.
CHRISTIAN DAY CAMP will be held at Mon View Park for Albert Gallatin, Carmichaels and Southeastern Greene school districts June 16-20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Day camp is for elementary students entering second through fifth grades and teens sixth through ninth grades.
Cost is $25 for the week or $6 per day. This cost includes lunch, crafts, recreation and swimming. Family discounts are available for multiple children attending. To register, contact Sandy Theis at 724-324-9473 or the Rev. Ginny Eberhart at 724-737-5455.
This event is sponsored by Children’s Bible Ministries, Ten Mile Baptist Association and McClellandtown Free Methodist Church.
CHURCH OF CHRIST AT NEMACOLIN will begin a weekly Bible club for youths age 3 through sixth grade on Tuesday, June 10. The theme is “Howdy, Down on the farm, growing the fruits of the Spirit,’ based on Galatians 5:22-23. The weekly class will meet Tuesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. from June 10-Aug. 12.
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
INDIAN CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH, Route 381, Mill Run, announces Son Harvest County Fair is the theme for Vacation Bible School June 9-13 from 9 a.m. to noon.
This is open to youths from age 3 through high school with Bible studies, songs, skits, crafts, games and snacks. Children in first grade and younger should wear a tag, including name, address and phone. There is bus transportation.
For more information, phone 724-455-7265.
The bus leaves the garage in Mill Run at 7:55 a.m., travels to Laurel Dairy Bar.
At 8 a.m., it heads back to Mill Run, turning onto Hampton Road, turning around at Hampton Church at 8:10 a.m. Next it goes onto Kooser Road, turning at Harbaugh’s at 8:25 a.m.
Then, turns onto Fairmont Road, travels to Route 381, crosses onto Baptist Church Road.
Bus travels past I.C.B.C. to Shroyer Corner, turning around at the end at 8:45 a.m. Next bus goes left onto Baptist Church Road (past Mays’ and Broadwaters’ and travels Stewarton Road to Mill Run Post Office at 8:55 a.m. Bus turns right onto Route 381 and arrives at church at 9 a.m.
Riders should be outside their homes five minutes early.
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.
ST. OLIVER PLUNKET PARISH, ST. MICHAEL ARCHANGEL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH IN FREDERICKTOWN, will host a charismatic Mass on Thursday, June 5 at 7 p.m. with the River of Life Prayer Group. The Rev. Len Stoviac, pastor of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church in Scottdale, will be celebrant. A hymn sing will be held at 6:30 p.m. A covered dish social will follow the Mass in the parish hall. The next charismatic Mass will be held July 3.
SIXTH ANNUAL SCOTTDALE AREA CLERGY SEMINAR, sponsored by the Robert B. Ferguson Funeral Home in Scottdale, will take place on Tuesday, May 27 from 10:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Crooked Porch Restaurant, Broadway and Pittsburgh streets, Scottdale. Lisa Damico of the Westmoreland Health System, Ruth Johnson of Frick Hospital and Dale Walker of Westmoreland Health Systems will speak. The event will also highlight the 175th anniversary of Frick Hospital’s service to the Scottdale community.
TOURS PLANNED: 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.