Church briefs
Thanksgiving CHURCH OF CHRIST AT NEMACOLIN will hold a Thanksgiving rally Friday, Nov. 21, and Saturday, Nov. 22, at 7 p.m. and on Sunday, Nov. 23, at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. The church is celebrating its seventh year at Nemacolin. It holds weekly Sunday morning and evening services with preaching and The Lord’s Supper. There are also weekly prayer meetings on Wednesday with classes for all ages. Guest speaker for the rally will be Don Pinon from Denver, Colo. He has been preaching throughout the Midwest for more than 40 years. He serves as the evangelist at the Westminister Church of Christ in Denver. For more information, contact Ben Bradmon at 724-592-6335.
DAWSON UNITED METHO-DIST CHARGE will hold its annual Thanksgiving worship service at Bryan United Methodist Charge in Lower Tyrone Township at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26. The Rev. Jim Martin will bring the message.
TRI-TOWN MINISTERIUM will hold a community Thanksgiving worship service at East Liberty Presbyterian Church in Vanderbilt at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 23. The Rev. Keith McIlwain will bring the message. The Lord’s Supper will be celebrated. Participants include pastors and laity from area Presbyterian, United Methodist, Nazarene and Christian congregations.
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ABUNDANT LIFE CHURCH, located at 1239 Brownfield Road, Uniontown, will hold a worship service on Saturday at 7 p.m. with Pastor J. Edward Loukota continuing the sermon series on “The Purpose Driven Life.’ On Sunday, the church offers Bible study for al ages at 9:30 a.m. Refreshments will be served at 10:20 a.m. The worship service begins at 10:45 a.m. Special music will be provided by guest vocalist Brooke Whoolery. Pastor Nicholas Cook will deliver the sermon “Ready to Serve.’ 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 FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, located at 416 Vernon St., worships Sunday at 10:50 a.m. with the Rev. Thomas Lomasney and at 6 p.m. with Scott Rice. There will be special music and praise. Wednesday at 7 p.m., the church offers Bible study, CHOW and youth meetings.
ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH, Edenborn, announces the Rev. Mary Morgan of Mount Herman Baptist Church in West Virginia will preach at Sunday’s 3:30 p.m. service. The theme is “A Time of Fellowship.” Rev. Morgan will be accompanied by her choir and congregation. The Rev. Solomon Dotson is pastor. Sister Florence Overton is chairwoman.
ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Beeson Avenue and Dunbar Street in Uniontown, on Sunday offers casual worship at 9 a.m. that features praise choruses and hymns, accompanied by Sharon Brown and the Rev. Thomas E. Brown’s message “The Widow’s Might.’ Sunday school classes for all ages start at 9:45 a.m. The traditional 11 a.m. service features Rev. Brown’s message and special music by the Asbury Chancel Choir, directed by Bill Dreucci and organist Jim Hutchinson. Loving Nursery Care is available for infants and children under 4. Children’s church is available for all children age 4 and older. Asbury Chancel Choir rehearses from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. Asbury United Methodist Fellowship meets from 6 to 8:15 p.m. for youths in grades six to 12.
Terrific Thursday PLUS continues Nov. 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. for all ages. The Gathering is from 5 to 5:30 p.m. Dinner is from 5:30 to 6 p.m. Adults will make a Christmas craft with Audrey White and the children will have a Bible Zone lesson, followed by Christmas program practice from 6 to 7 p.m.
BEULAH BAPTIST CHURCH, Smithfield, will hold the ordination of Brother Eugene Pratt Sr. and Brother Duane Pratt Sr. as deacons on Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Youghiogheny Western Baptist Association, 624 Duck Hollow Road and Route 21, Uniontown. The Rev. Dewvaul Tracy Jr. is pastor. Sister Joan A. Tracy is church clerk.
BLAINESBURG BIBLE CHURCH, Fourth and Washington avenues, located off Route 88 between West Brownsville and California, will have a special service honoring veterans, police, firefighters and active military personnel. The Veterans and Heroes Day Recognition Service will be held on Sunday at 10 a.m. For more information, phone 724-938-8272 or 724-537-9406.
BROWNSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHARGE observes Mission Sunday as Donna Rodeheaver, clinic director of the Wesley Heath Center in Connellsville, will speak on the center’s work. Worship is at West Bend at 8:30 a.m., South Brownsville at 10 a.m. and Brownsville First at 11 a.m. South Brownsville offers Sunday school for adults at 9 a.m. and children at 10 a.m., while Brownsville First offer Sunday school for adults and children at 9:45 a.m. The Rev. Paul E. Wilson Sr. is pastor. Also on Sunday at 6 p.m., Choz-n-1’z gospel concert is at West Bend.
On Monday, trustees will meet at South Church at 6:30 p.m. and the administrative council meets at South Church at 7 p.m. On Tuesday, the administrative council meets at West Bend at 7 p.m. On Wednesday, there is choir practice at First Church at 7 p.m. On Thursday, Weight Watchers meets at the South Brownsville Church at 5 p.m. Next Sunday is National Bible Sunday. On Nov. 17, trustees meet at First Church at 7 p.m. and the administrative council meets at First Church at 7 p.m. For more information about any of the Brownsville charge churches, phone the charge office at 724-785-8704.
CALVARY APOSTOLIC CHURCH, located on Rolling Hills Estate Road in North Union Township between Sylvan Heights Cemetery and the PennDOT facilities, announces special revival services are continuing with Evangelist Rob Jones on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. In addition, the ladies of the church will hold their annual Christmas Bazaar and Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday. The bazaar begins at 10 a.m. and the dinner at noon. They conclude at 6 p.m. For more information, phone 724-438-5052 or visit the Web site at www.calvaryapostolicchurch.org.
CALVARY UNITED METHO-DIST CHURCH, located at Clark Street and Collins Avenue, Uniontown, will celebrate Christian worship at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Tina Whitehead will present the children’s message. The chancel choir, directed by Roddy Hibbs, will sing. The Rev. Dr. Thomas Whitehead will preach “What’s It Worth to You?’ A fully staffed babyland and nursery are available. The last of four new member orientation classes will be held immediately after worship.
CANAAN BAPTIST CHURCH will celebrate a Day of Thanks on Sunday at 4 p.m. Speaker of the hour will be the Rev. Mark Penn from Gethsemane Baptist Church of Laurel, Md., There will be singers from different churches. Dinner is from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Host pastor is the Rev. Beverly Jones.
CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF UNIONTOWN, 23 S. Gallatin Ave., will have Saturday Night Central, a contemporary prayer and praise-style worship service, at 6 p.m. with Greg Quarrick delivering the message along with special music.
At Sunday’s 10:30 a.m. worship, the Rev. Art Mace, senior minister, will deliver the message “Now That The Voting is Over’ and the children’s message. Denise Zundel will be guest organist. Darlene Landi will present special music. Nursery and preschool care are available during Sunday morning worship, which can also be seen Sunday at 5 p.m. on cable television channel 21. Adult Sunday school classes begin at 9:30 a.m. For more information, phone 724-438-6821.
CHERRY TREE ALLIANCE CHURCH, 640 Cherry Tree Lane, Uniontown, across from Uniontown Wal-Mart, worships Sunday at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. The Rev. Jack Herman will deliver the message in both services titled “Rebuilding a Christian Nation.’ The praise team will lead the 8:30 a.m. service, while Patricia Miller and Ed Fearer will be the instrumentalists for the 10:45 a.m. service. A Ladies Trio: Flo Ellenberger, Bertie Batcho and Juanita Cramer will present special music in the second service. At 6 p.m., children ages 4 and up will meet for Christmas play practice, teen-agers will meet in the fellowship hall for their own contemporary Power Jam youth service, while adults meet in the sanctuary, where Rev. Herman will bring the fifth message in the series “Living as a Christ-Follower in a Broken World’ entitled “Brokenness: The Key to Spiritual Victory in a Broken World.’
CLARKSVILLE AND MILLSBORO CHURCHES announce Colleen Molinaro will lead worship for Reformation Sunday 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. This week’s sermon will be “God’s Provision.’
CLARKSVILLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH, located on Market Street, announces Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., while worship with the Rev. Domenick Sgro starts at 10:30 a.m. Choir practice will be held Thursday at 6:30 p.m. For more information, phone 724-377-2406.
DUNLAP’S CREEK CHURCH, 502 Twin Hills Road, Merrittstown, also known as the Old Stone Church, welcomes Harry Wilson as guest minister to Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service.
EAST LIBERTY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 169 Main St., Vanderbilt, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. Women’s Bible study and prayer group is Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. Chancel choir rehearsal is Thursday at 6 p.m. The Session will meet on Thursday at 7 p.m. There will be a health fair at the church on Saturday, Nov. 15. Flu shots will cost $10 and pneumonia shots will cost $28. Blood pressure will be taken. The deacons are sponsoring a clothing giveaway the same day. They are accepting good used clothing until Nov. 11. John Jennings is lay minister. The Web site is www.forministry.com/USPAPCUSAELPCE/.
FAIR VIEW CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 731 Fair View Hill Road, Masontown, located one mile south of Masontown, announces revival services will be held on Thursday, Nov. 13, through Sunday, Nov. 16, at 7:30 p.m. Evangelist will be the Rev. Samuel Cassel, pastor of the White Oak Church of the Brethren from Manheim. There will be special music each evening. Host pastors are Home and Pat Marshall. The church is handicap accessible. For information or directions, phone 724-583-7810 or 724-583-9245.
FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 690 Morgantown Road, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m., when the Rev. Don Immel continues a series of messages on “Principles for Prosperity.’ This Sunday’s sermon will be “Preparing For Prosperity or How to Receive a Financial Miracle.’ The following groups continue during the 6 p.m. service: Peacemakers with the Rev. Don Immel, Experiencing God Through Worship with the Rev. Chris Duvall, 3D Disciples with the Rev. Jason Lamer and DivorceCare with Sid Clevenger. 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 with guests The Cordells and Mary Mohan on Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. On Sunday, the church offers worship at 11 a.m., when the Rev. Gerald Capan will deliver the message “Encourage One Another.’ Shoe box assembly is on Monday at 11 a.m. The monthly business meeting is Wednesday at noon. 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.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF CLARKSVILLE, 171 First St., will observe its Foreign Mission program on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Guest preacher will be The Rev. Richard Calloway, pastor of Mount Ararat Baptist Church in Cardale. Dinner will be served after morning worship until 3 p.m. the Rev. James C. Cherry Sr. is pastor. Sister Edith Buchanan is church clerk. For more information, phone the church at 724-377-2176.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF FAIRCHANCE announces Sunday school begins at 9 a.m. Worship is at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Robert Ford bringing the message “Celebration.’ Special music will be provided by Allison King. The First Baptist Church Choir, directed by Judy Pupek, will sing. On Sunday at 6 p.m., Rev. Ford will bring the message “It’s a Wonderful Life.’ Patty Miller and Wilma Gail Reese will provide special music. On Monday at 7 p.m., the Fayette County Sunday School Convention meeting will be held at First Baptist Church. For more information, phone 724-564-2080.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), OF BROWNSVILLE, 512 Second St., worships at 10:45 a.m. Sunday and includes an elder-led Communion service. The Rev. Paul Sandusky will deliver the sermon. The Second Circle Women’s Fellowship will meet Monday at 6:30 p.m., followed by choir practice at 7 p.m. The elders of the church will meet on Wednesday at 7 p.m., followed by the board meeting at 7:30 p.m. A Thanksgiving social is being planned for November. For more information, phone 724-785-2488.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), OF REPUBLIC announces the Rev. Norman Hunt will deliver the message “In a Fast-Paced Society’ during Sunday’s 10:55 a.m. worship service. The chancel choir will sing. A special time for children is held during the service, followed by Second Hour, directed by Rita Ballone and Donna Johnson. A supervised nursery is available. Tiffany Cox is acolyte and Marie and Jim Eadie are greeters.
The C.W.F. Calendar party will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Mariam Anthony Fellowship Hall. The C.W.F. Naomi Circle meets Tuesday at 6:30 P.M. The Elder’s Ministry meets Wednesday at 7 p.m. The C.W.F. Ruth Circle meets Thursday at 1 p.m., followed by chancel choir practice at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary. For more information, phone the church office at 724-246-9387.
FIRST CHURCH OF GOD OF EDENBORN announces Carmalita Marshall and Jeff Lang will be in concert on Saturday at 5 p.m. Antioch Gems of Antioch Baptist Church will do the intermission. Pastor is the Rev. Walter Cherry. Sister Odetta McKoy is chairwoman.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located on the Towne Square at Fourth and Liberty streets, California, announces the Rev. Paul N. Min will deliver the sermon “He was Lost and is Found’ at Sunday’s 10 a.m. worship service. Nursery care is available every Sunday. Donna Smith will serve as greeter. Deacon Hayley O’Connor will lead the Scripture reading and Mercedes Bodnar will assist as acolyte. Deacon Susan DeCarlo will teach Sunday school. The choir, directed by Elder Edie Skekel and accompanied by organist Carolyn Davis, will perform. Deacon Candy Gump and her fianc? Larry Ripple will host coffee hour. Youth group meets at 6:30 p.m. The Daisytown Presbyterian Church holds its service at 11:45 a.m. For more information about First Presbyterian, phone the church at 724-938-7676.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 114 W. Church St., Fairchance, offers Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and worships Sunday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. George M. Hickok giving the sermon “Pious vs. Pretense.’ Choir practice is Sunday at 1 p.m. Personnel committee meeting is Monday at 7 p.m. Session meeting is Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. On Saturday, Nov. 22, there is a buckwheat pancake and sausage brunch in the church dining hall from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Tickets will be available. Birthdays are Tom Tomi and Danny K. Collins on Monday. Nursery accommodations are available.
FORT BURD UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF BROWNS-VILLE, located next to Brownsville General Hospital, worships Sunday at 11 a.m., following Sunday school for all ages at 9:45 a.m. A new adult Sunday school class begins this Sunday. Officials said, “‘An Ordinary Day with Jesus: Experiencing the Reality of God in Your Everyday Life’ will help you to experience abundant life as you recognize the Holy Spirit’s voice, simplify your routine, spend time alone with God and dedicate every relationship and activity to Christ.’ Worship will include a special time for youths. There is a staffed nursery for preschool-aged children, sponsored by the deacons, available during worship. The adult choir, directed by Thomas Rishel, will perform. The annual meeting of the Fort Burd United Presbyterian Congregation/Corporation for the purpose of presenting the 2004 budget and electing officers will be held Sunday, Nov. 23. A potluck luncheon will follow. Orders for Christmas poinsettias will be taken starting this Sunday through Nov. 30. Choir practice will take place following worship. For more information, phone the church at 724-785-3080.
GARWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH, Route 481, Scenic Drive near Daisytown, announces the Steel City Quartet will be in concert on Sunday at 7 p.m. During 30 years of singing, the quartet has sung in more than 2,800 different churches throughout the tri-state area. The repertoire includes traditional, country gospel and Southern gospel selections. For more information, phone 724-938-7431.
GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH, 2 Grace Lane, off Derrick Avenue, Uniontown, announces Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. and worship on Sunday is at 10:30 a.m., when the Rev. Nick Philiposian will bring the message “Jesus is Life.’ Waynesburg College will perform a concert on Sunday at 7 p.m. Nursery is provided. For more information, phone the office at 724-437-3401.
GREAT BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH, 47 W. Fayette St., Uniontown, offers Sunday school for all ages at 9:45 a.m., followed by worship at 11 a.m. This is Life Sunday with guest speaker Karen Cross, executive director of West Virginians for Life, bringing the message. As the West Virginia director of American Victims of Abortion, her story has been featured in USA Today, in the video “Aching Heart, Too,” in Life Cycle magazine, on the 700 Club and in various radio and television programs and newspaper articles. Calling the church office at 724-437-6161 provides transportation and a nursery. Senior BYF meets from 5 to 7 p.m.
On Monday, cabinet meeting is at 6:45 p.m. and all church boards meet at 7:30 p.m. On Tuesday, Bethel Plus will meet at noon for a covered dish meal and there is dartball at 7 p.m. with Fairchance at Great Bethel. On Wednesday, family supper is at 5:30 p.m., music for kindergarten through sixth grade is at 6:30 p.m. Senior BYF is from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., business meeting is at 6:30 p.m. and choir practice is at 7:30 p.m. There is no Bible study. ABW workday is Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Newsletter articles are due Nov. 14.
GREENE VALLEY CHURCH OF GOD, Carmichaels, announces Mountains High Women’s Ministry is having a luncheon on Saturday, Nov. 15, at 11 a.m. Cost is $5. Theme is “Pouring in the Oil and Wine.’ Speaker is Johanna Simmons of Greater Works in Monroeville. The Rev. Gary Mitrik is pastor. Rebecca Bowler of High School Church of God in Smithfield is songstress. The Rev. Archie Smith is pastor. Spiritual dance is by Barb Hasbrouck of Greene Valley Church of God. The Rev. Bill Williams is pastor. A freewill offering will be received. For more information, phone the Rev. Bill and Missy Williams at 724-966-8030.
HIGH HOUSE CHURCH OF GOD, 1156 Walnut Hill Road, will host a ladies seminary on Saturday at 10 a.m. with speakers Cindy Pattison at 10 a.m. and June Davis at 1:30 p.m. Pattison is from Maryland and preaches in her home church and other places. Davis is from Saxton, and is worship leader and worker in her home church. Both ladies are anointed. Lunch is at noon, compliments of the ladies. Officials said, “The ladies of High House Church welcome all women in the area to come and join us for a time of anointed words, prayer for needs, a time of singing and praising the Lord.” For directions or information, phone 724-438-8606.
The church will host a revival on Sunday at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. and Monday through Wednesday at 7 p.m. Evangelist Bob Wardle will offer anointed preaching, special singing and prayer for the sick. Call 724-438-8606 for directions or information.
HIGHLAND BAPTIST CHURCH, 136 N. Eighth St., Connellsville, will celebrate its annual candlelight service on Sunday at 5 p.m. Various soloists and guests will be on hand. The Rev. Thomas H. Floyd is pastor. Ida Mae Alsop is church clerk.
HOPEWELL UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 400 Hopewell Road, Brownsville, will meet at 9:30 a.m. Sunday for worship. The Rev. Gail Mason’s sermon will be “WWJD? Love God, Love Neighbor.’ The church will receive the blanket offering. Every $5 purchases a blanket for someone in need. The choir meets every Sunday at 8:30 a.m. Janet Adamovich is organist.
The Session is calling a congregational meeting immediately following worship at 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 16 to act on the recommendation that the pastoral relationship between the Rev. Gail E. Mason and the Hopewell United Presbyterian Church be dissolved as of Dec. 31. There will also be an election of church elders.
HOPWOOD FREE METHODIST CHURCH, 114 Hopwood-Coolspring Road, just off Route 40 in Hopwood, announces there will be a special time honoring all veterans, firefighters and police officers this Sunday at 10:45 a.m. as part of the morning worship. Officials noted the service “is a thank you to all of these special people who put their lives at risk for us.’ Each will be given a gift for coming. For more information, phone 724-439-1339. The Rev. William J. Moull is pastor.
JACOB’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, located off Routes 21 and 166 (follow signs from the Marathon service station), Masontown, announces the Rev. Todd Kornahrens will lead Sunday worship at 9 a.m. A full liturgical service is included. Sunday school follows. The church telephone number is 724-583-9040.
KLONDIKE CLERGY ASSOCIATION OF MASONTOWN AND MCCLELLANTOWN is hosting a worship service to honor veterans and members of the armed forces on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Jacob’s Lutheran Church. Officials said, “Veterans, members of their families and current members of the armed forces are invited and encouraged to attend. The public is likewise invited to attend to pay tribute to the men and women of our country who have defended liberties and freedom.’
LOVE OUTREACH CHURCH, 8 Ash Road, Village of Phillips, Uniontown, offers services Sunday at 9:45 a.m. with gospel music presented by the Harvest Aires gospel singers of Uniontown. Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. with classes for everyone. Sunday worship is at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Margaret Jo Friedhof giving the message “The Harvest is Ripe, but the Labors are Few.’ A time of praise and worship is held Sunday at 7 p.m.
MALDEN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP (FULL GOSPEL-NON DENOMINATIONAL), located three miles west of West Browns-ville on Old Route 40 at Malden, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. with special music by the M.C.F. Praise and Worship Team. Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m. Bible study is Wednesday at 7 p.m. The Rev. David White is pastor. For more information, phone 724-785-7880.
MARANATHA ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 126 Brownsville Ave., Brownsville, located next to the post office’s parking lot, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. with the Rev. Jim Line. The youths will lead worship during the morning service with the “I Worship’ CD. Coffee and doughnuts will be served before and after this service. The morning’s message will answer questions about divorce and remarriage, taken from the Sermon on the Mount. Wednesday’s Bible study, entitled “We Build People’ and “Cross Trainers’ youth group for ages 12 to 18, will begin at 7 p.m. For more information, phone Rev. Line at 724-785-7782 or e-mail him at JIMMYLINE@aol.com.MCCLELLANDTOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Route 21, Church Hill, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. when Pastor Rebecca Drover delivers the sermon “Money or Genuine Piety?’ Members of the confirmation class, Thomas Chet-osky, son of John and Clara Jean Chetosky and Davon and Megan Angelo, daughters of David and Judy Angelo, will be received into membership.
MORNING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH, Newell, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. The service can be seen on CUTV at 4 p.m. The youth group, The Crusaders, will meet Wednesday at 6 p.m., followed with prayer meeting/Bible study at 7 p.m. A chicken ‘n biscuit dinner will be held Nov. 15 from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday’s coffeehouse will be closed. For more information, contact Angel Zueger at 724-785-8513.
MOUNT LEBANON BAPTIST CHURCH, Baltimore Street, Brownsville, announces God’s Chosen Mime Group will hold its annual concert on Sunday at 4 p.m. The Rev. Dr. Herman B. Jackson is pastor.
MOUNT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH OF LECKRONE will have its annual candlelight service on Sunday at 3 p.m. Guest speaker is the Rev. Robert Crable of Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Fairchance, accompanied by his choir and congregation. Chairwoman is Sister Mildred Stith. The Rev. Grant T. Howard is host pastor.
NEW GENEVA BAPTIST CHURCH, Front Street, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m., when the Rev. Robert J. Robinson delivers the message “To Be Continued.’ A testimony of thanks will be given by Shirley Evans. To celebrate Veteran’s Day, Hunter Moody and Bob Brooks will present special music. Children’s practice will be Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. The Ladies Caring Hands Fellowship will have a covered-dish dinner Thursday at 6:30 p.m. An evening of music will be held Nov. 16, followed by refreshments.
NEW SALEM PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 27 S. Mill St., worships Sunday at 11 a.m., when the Rev. Marnie Abraham Russell, interim pastor, will deliver the sermon “The Mystery of Stewardship.’ Congregational greeters are Mark and Lou Nagy. The fellowship time after worship will be hosted by the Wyatt Family. A nursery with adult supervision is provided during the worship hour. Acolytes are Natalie Pontorero, Emily Nagy and Ashley Crago. Next Sunday, the Presbyterian Women of the church will host the annual Thank Offering Sunday. Guest speaker will be Betty Grunstra. For more information, phone the church at 724-245-2200.
PLEASANT VIEW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located two miles west of Smock at the intersection of the Pleasant View and Royal roads, will have Sunday school classes for all ages from 9:45 to 10:40 a.m. Worship is at 11 a.m., when the Rev. Keith Conover will preach “What Are You Afraid Of?’ Special music for this Sunday’s service will be provided by the adult vocal choir, directed by Elaine Thomas. Acolytes will be Samantha Lenhart and Tyler Randolph. Greeters will be Bill Williams and Emma Lee. A supervised nursery for kindergarten and preschool children is provided following Small Talk through the conclusion of worship.
Once again, Pleasant View is participating in the Salvation Army’s Treasures for Children project. A Treasure Tree is set up at the back of the sanctuary and decorated with treasure tags that represent special needs children throughout Fayette County. Those wishing to participate may take one of the treasure tags from the tree and buy either an item of clothing or a toy or both and bring these back to Pleasant View by Nov. 30. These gifts will be distributed to the youths on the church’s behalf in time for Christmas by the Salvation Army.
Pleasant View is hosting a Super Cupboard at the church on Tuesday with classes for “Healthy, Quick and Easy Meals,’ sponsored and conducted at Pleasant View by the Penn State Cooperative Extension. Classes are held Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and they’re free. Lunch and refreshments are provided without charge.
The church’s family committee is sponsoring an Advent Bus Trip to see the Advent/Christmas light display at Hartwood Acres on Sunday, Nov. 30. They’ll board the bus in Pleasant View’s parking lot at 3 p.m., travel to the Cracker Barrel Restaurant in New Stanton for dinner with participants paying for their own meal. After dinner, they’ll travel to the light display, arriving by 6 p.m. They’ll tour the lights without leaving the bus, no walking involved. Return to Pleasant View will be at 8 p.m. Cost is $3 per person, plus the cost of the dinner. For information and tickets, phone the church at 724-677-2149.
ROSCOE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 300 Main St., worships Sunday at 11 a.m., when the volunteer Haiti Mission Team will bring “The Haiti Story.’ The church and its Janet Ray Circle, through mission contributions to Washington Presbytery Causes, supported the medical work of this seven-member team led by First Presbyterian Church Elder Glenn McClelland. A table of Haitian art and culture will be on display in the church manse for viewing following worship, when the congregation can meet and talk with team members during a fellowship coffee hour.
The chancel choir will sing, directed by Marty Catherine Schmidt. Pianist Tina Bolin accompanies the choir. George McFayden will be the organist for the service. The loose offering will go to support the mission of the deacons.
Faith Seekers, the adult Sunday school class, which meets in the manse, begins at 9:30 a.m. Coffee is available. This week’s discussion is “Abigail and Delilah’ in the year-long study of Women of the Bible. Sunday school for children three and up begins at 9:45 a.m. in fellowship hall.
On Monday, the Janet Ray Circle meets at 7 p.m. On Tuesday, the Washington Presbytery will meet at the Venice Presbyterian Church, the home of moderator, the Rev. Craig Kephart, at 7 p.m. The agenda includes election of a new moderator for 2004. Roscoe Church will be represented by the Rev. Dr. John Rankin and Elder Cheryl Lewis. Washington Presbytery is made up of the 85 Presbyterian churches in Washington and Greene counties.
ST. GEORGE SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH IN CARMICHAELS will celebrate the Feast of St. Demetrius the Great Martyr of Thessaloniki with Vespers at 7 p.m. today and Divine Liturgy at 9 a.m. on Saturday. The Rev. Rodney Torbic is pastor.
ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 50 Jefferson, Uniontown, announces the adult discussion group will hold a 45-minute presentation and discussion following the 5 p.m. Mass on Nov. 15 in the church. The topic for discussion will be “Is the Catholic Church Bible Based?’
ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 71 N. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, worships Sunday at 10:45 a.m. with the Rev. Paul N. Frank Jr. delivering the sermon “In Praise of Generosity.’ Sunday school classes begin at 9:30 a.m. every Sunday. 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 CHURCH, a parish of the Anglican communion, 60 Morgantown St., Uniontown, worships Sunday at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Greeters will be Dorris Rich and Nancy Shanaberger. Serving as chalice bearers and lectors will be David Hoover, Christy Harwood and April Sinal. Acting as crucifer and acolytes are Christian Evans, Kayla Warren and Darren Webster. Bible study is held at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the parish house. The Holy Eucharist and healing service is at noon on Wednesday. The fellowship group meets at 7 p.m. on Wednesday at the parish house. The Rev. Thomas R. Finnie is the rector. For further information, phone 724-438-7731.
ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, EVANGELICAL LUTH-ERAN CHURCH OF AMERICA, 121 Walnut Hill Road, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. with a service of Holy Communion. The Glade Run Choir, a group of youths from Glade Run Lutheran Services in Zelienople, will provide special music. During worship, Kids’ Time With God, a program for children ages 3 through 8, will be held in classroom number three during worship. Sunday church school classes for children and adults will be held at 9 a.m. Fellowship time will follow worship in the social hall. The Rev. Bernard Carl is pastor. For more information, phone 724-439-5884 or e-mail the pastor at PastorCarl9@aol.com.
ST. THOMAS A BECKET EPISCOPAL CHURCH, located on Old Cheat Road right below Glenmark Centre, announces Holy Eucharist will be celebrated by the Rev. Paul Smith at 8 (Rite 1) and 10:30 a.m. (Rite 2) Sunday. J.S. Bach’s cantata “Herr Jesus Christ, du hoechstes Gut’ will be performed by the Collegium Musicum and Concert Choir of WVU as part of the second worship service, much as the cantata would have been included in the worship service at the time of its composition in the 18th century. Children’s church takes place during the second service for ages 3 and up. A nursery is provided for younger children. St. Thomas a Becket remains a part of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America. For further information, visit the church’s Web site at www.becketwv.org
or call the church office Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 304-296-0270.
SPRINGHILL FURNACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 2459 Springhill Furnace Road, Lake Lynn, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. George M. Hickok giving the sermon “Pious vs. Pretense.’ Sunday school is at 10:45 a.m.
STREETS OF GOLD MINISTRY presents The Gracemen from Barboursville, W.Va., who will appear at the Pitcairn Assembly of God, located on Wall Avenue, on Saturday at 7 p.m. A love offering will be taken. For more information, phone 412-372-0110 or check the Web site www.thegracemen.com.
TENT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Route 119, south of Uniontown, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. when Harry Wilson delivers the sermon “The Mind that Matters.’ Church acolyte is Aaron Long. Children’s church school is held Wednesday at 5 p.m. Birthday celebrants are Richard Archbold Jr., Angela Roycroft, the Rev. Arthur Mace, twins Betty Jane and Cindy Lou Brownfield, and Angela Howell. Refreshments are served after services in Friendship Court.
THIRD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 425 Union St., (at Craig Meadows) Uniontown, on Sunday offers contemporary worship service at 8:30 a.m. and traditional worship service at 11 a.m., when the Rev. James Tweardy gives the sermon “Who’s Need is The Greatest?’ There will be a baptism during the 11 a.m. service. Young Adult Fellowship meets Sunday at 6 p.m.
Uniontown Service League meets Monday at 9:30 a.m. Chapel Bells meets Monday at 6:15 p.m. Bowling league is Monday at 6:30 p.m. Energizers meeting is Monday at 6:30 p.m. Boy Scouts met Monday at 7 p.m. Past Matrons meet Monday at 7 p.m. ALPHA course is Tuesday at 6 p.m. Men’s breakfast is Wednesday at 6:30 a.m. Sewing Ladies meet Wednesday at 10 a.m. Staff meeting is Wednesday at 2 p.m. Square I Circle meeting is Wednesday at 7 p.m. Nursery school is Thursday at 9 a.m. Bible study on the Book of James is Thursday at 2:30 p.m. Joy Bells is Thursday at 4 p.m. Calvin Youth Club is Thursday at 4:30 p.m. Chancel Ringers is Thursday at 6 p.m. Chancel choir is Thursday at 7 p.m. Seekers Sunday School Class Game Night is Nov. 14 at 5 p.m. For more information, phone the 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 Rev. Michael Orsted gives the sermon “Tolerance.’ Special music will be provided by musicians Michael Landrum, piano; Katie Goodberry, oboe, and tenor Chad DeHaven and Carly Gustaf-son, soprano, all from Roberts Wesleyan College in Rochester, N.Y. Serving as acolyte is Alec Sharp. A coffee fellowship will be hosted by the deacons after worship. A nursery is provided during worship for children 5 and under. 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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TRIUMPHANT FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, located at 1 Fireman Drive in the South Union Fire Hall, will have Sunday school at 10 a.m. with worship to follow at 11 a.m. The Rev. Tom Barnhart will preach the sermon “Death, The Ultimate Trip.’ Praise and worship begins at 6 p.m. with a series, the Mature Christian, being presented by the pastor. Nursery and transportation are available. For more information, phone 724-437-5980.
UNIONTOWN CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 20 Robinson St., worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m., when the Rev. A. Harrison Smith brings the message “The Lord Hath Spoken…’ (Part 1 of 4). Paula Works will be children’s storyteller. Special music will be provided by the chancel choir. The church offers valet parking and personal ear monitors. The church is open for prayer and praise at 8:30 a.m. Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m. Bible study is Wednesday at 10 a.m. in fellowship hall. For more information, phone the office at 724-438-8372.
UNIONTOWN CHURCH OF CHRIST, 70 Roosevelt Drive, announces Sunday Bible study for all ages is at 9:30 a.m., followed by worship at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Tim Lively delivering the message. Sunday’s evening worship is at the church building at 6:30. Also at 6:30 p.m., a new Tabitha Class for girls ages 9 to 15 meets at the church. The Tabitha Class is sponsoring a food drive. For more information, phone 724-439-4747.
UNIONTOWN CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, located on Jeffreys Lane off Route 857, is having a Veteran’s Day worship service on Sunday at 10:50 a.m. The congregation, along with the choir, will sing many favorite national hymns.
WEST LEISENRING UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 329 Third St., offers Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Lay minister Edward Renn will have the sermon “The Billboard Read (Ask! The Lord will Answer).’ The annual congregational meeting will be Thursday at 7 p.m., preceded by a covered dish dinner at 6 p.m. in the church basement.
YOUR BIBLE SPEAKS SAVE OUR CHILDREN MINISTRIES is sponsoring a tribute to families and friends affected by drugs and the loss of loved ones due to addicts, presented by Your Bible Speaks Save Our Children Ministries and See and Hear Ministries and guests. It is endorsed by Uniontown City Council and Mayor Sileo and Acting Mayor Bob Cerjanec. It will be held on Saturday at 1 p.m., beginning at Sail’s Inn on Gallatin Avenue in Uniontown. The John Doe’s funeral service will be held at the Uniontown City Hall steps. Ministers and news media from the surrounding area will be present. There will be ministering, counseling and literature available. A mock internment will follow at Sylvan Heights Cemetery. The following funeral homes will participate: The Muriel E. Lantz Funeral Home, 297 E. Main St., Uniontown; The Stephen R. Haky Funeral Home Inc at Sylvan Heights Cemetery, 603 N. Gallatin Ave. Ext., Uniontown; the Burans-Crouse Funeral Home, 28 Connellsville St., Dunbar. “You Don’t Have to Go This Way’ is the theme. Officials said, “Take back what the devil has stolen from you. We are asking everyone to come out and support our children and loved ones.’ Refreshments will follow. For more information, contact Elder Dorothy Boone at 724-437-9501 or Elder William Smith at 412-736-0437.
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SS. CYRIL AND METHODIUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Fairchance, will have a Mass with anointing on Sunday, Nov. 23, at 3 p.m. Officials said, “If you or someone you know experiences physical, emotional or spiritual difficulties and would like both prayers and the Sacrament of the Sick, please join us.’
UNIONTOWN FREE METHO-DIST CHURCH, 300 Evans St., located at the corner of Euclid Avenue and Evans Street one block from the B.J. Mundel furniture store on Uniontown’s East End, in partnership with Sonlight Missions, is sponsoring a mission trip to San Luis Rio Colorado, Mexico, Jan. 17-31. They plan to construct a parsonage/church and minister in various ways in an orphanage and throughout the community through Vacation Bible School, evangelism, teaching, etc. The cost is $500 per person and includes all transportation, housing and food expenses. For more information on participating or supporting this event, call the Rev. James B. Jobes, senior pastor, at 724-438-3438. Sonlight Missions is holding a mission rally at Abundant Life Church, 1239 Brownfield Road, Uniontown. There will be a celebration of the 2003 missions tour and a presentation of some details for the 2004 tour. For more information, phone Norm Berkshire at 724-569-4479.