Nov 22, 2003 26 min read

Announcements 2002 Pittsburgh Creche: For the fifth consecutive year, the Pittsburgh Cr?che, the world’s only authorized replica of the Nativity scene at the Vatican, will stand in the plaza of the U.S. Steel Tower in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh. The cr?che will be unveiled at a noon prayer service today and stand until Jan. 7. Christian Leaders Fellowship, an ecumenical group of local bishops and denominational executives, will lead a prayer service at the dedication. Over 30 business, labor and religious organizations have contributed financial support and services to the project.

Today through next week:

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 all ages at 9:30 a.m. Refreshments will be served at 10:20 a.m. The worship service begins at 10:45 a.m. Guest vocalist Brooke Higinbotham will provide special music. Pastor Nicholas Cook will deliver the sermon “Thanks Living.’ 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 Adam Rosneck will be acolyte for Sunday and the Nov. 30 service. The estimate of giving cards will be placed in the offering plates. The shoeboxes for Samaritan’s Purse should be brought back today. The outreach ministry will have a penny sale. Donations will be collected after the children’s moment. Bell practice and Bible study will continue as scheduled.

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 “Tell God – Thank You.’ Sunday school classes for all ages meet 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 four years. Children’s church is available for all children age 4 and older. Asbury Chancel Choir will rehearse from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m.

Asbury is celebrating Harvest Home Sunday on Nov. 23 with a display of non-perishable food items collected throughout the month of November. The food will be distributed to Jubilee Soup Kitchen, Salvation Army and Uniontown Women’s Shelter. Donations are being accepted now in boxes in the narthex and lower Dunbar Street hallway.

Church Hanging of the Greens will also be held Sunday, beginning at 2 p.m. Children will make decorations for the Dunbar Street entryway tree while adults and youths decorate the sanctuary and doors of the church. Closing service in the sanctuary with Rev. Brown is at 5:15 p.m. A churchwide covered dish Thanksgiving dinner will follow at 6 p.m. Participants should bring a favorite covered dish and come to give thanks and celebrate in song. Solo guitarist Grant Van Leuven from WORD-FM will provide entertainment.

CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, located at Clark Street and Collins Avenue, Uniontown, will worship on Christ the King Sunday by celebrating the sacrament of Holy Communion at its 9:30 a.m. service. Acolytes will receive certificates of appreciation. Tina Whitehead will deliver the children’s message. The chancel choir will sing an anthem. The Rev. Dr. Thomas Whitehead will preach “Is Not My House Right with God?’ A fully staffed babyland and nursery are available.

CALVIN UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 307 Spring St., Brownsville, announces on Saturday the confirmation class meets at 10 a.m., while the chance choir rehearses at 11:30 a.m. On Sunday, there is Sunday school for all ages at 9 a.m. in Calvin Hall. Worship is at 10 a.m. and will be led by the Sunday school students, confirmation class and the Christian education leaders. The chancel choir and the youth choir will sing. The Rev. Aleda Arnold Menchyk will give the sermon “Everyone Give Thanks.’ The chancel choir rehearses at 11 a.m. On Tuesday, there will be a Thanksgiving service at Mayview State Hospital at 7 p.m. with volunteer visit/chancel choir. On Wednesday, there is a Thanksgiving Eve service at 7 p.m. with Pleasant View Presbyterian Church in Smock that includes combined choirs, the PVPC Bell Choir and Band. The sermon is “Two Little Words.’ For more information, phone 724-785-5745.

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. Diana Michael will present the special music and deliver the message.

At Sunday’s 10:30 a.m. worship, the Rev. Robert M. Grove, guest speaker, will deliver the message “A Different Reality.’ The Rev. Art Mace, senior minister, will deliver the children’s sermon “Keeping Your Word.’ Denise Zundel will be organist. 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 “Eternal Friendships: More of Jesus’ Principles on Living a Life of Great Joy.’ The praise team will lead the 8:30 a.m. service while Patricia Miller and Ed Fearer will be the instrumentalists at the 10:45 a.m. service. Cheri Truskey will present special music at both services. At 6 p.m., children ages 4 and up will meet for Christmas play practice, teen-agers will met in the fellowship hall for their own contemporary Power Jam youth service while adults join the community Thanksgiving service at Third Presbyterian Church.

CHRIST CHURCH, a parish in the Anglican Communion, 319 Church St., Brownsville, on Sunday will have adult Sunday school at 9:15 to study “The Screwtape Letters,’ by C.S. Lewis. Intercessory prayer will be at 10:15 a.m. in the sanctuary. There is KIDSCHURCH at 10:25 a.m. Divine service of corporate worship is at 10:30 a.m. Eileen Burdock will be Eucharistic minister. Joe Gorecki will be lay reader. Joe Gorecki, Amelia Vachino and Justin Rossi will be acolytes. Barbara Bowers and Skip Georgiana will serve as the prayer team. Kathleen Crowthers will lead the children’s prayer. Greeters will be Skip and Patty Georgiana. Kathy Lemesh will serve on the altar guild. Fellowship hour will follow the service in the parish house. Wednesday, there will be a pastor’s Bible study and Holy Eucharist at 9:30 a.m. in the rectory parlor. Putting Christ in First Place meeting will not meet on Wednesday. The community Thanksgiving service sponsored by the Brownsville Area Ministerial Association will be held Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Fort Burd United Presbyterian Church. Thanksgiving Day, the church office will be closed. The senior high Bible released time class will not meet Friday. The men’s fellowship breakfast will be Saturday at 9 a.m. in the parish house. Advent begins with corporate worship on Saturday, Nov. 29, at 5:30 p.m. Worship services will continue to be held Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. and Sundays at 10:30 a.m. during December. The Rev. Stanley A. Burdock is pastor. For further information or directions to the church, phone the church at 724-785-7958.

CLARKSVILLE AND MILLSBORO CHURCHES announce Colleen Molinaro will lead worship 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.

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.

COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 1264 West Penn Blvd., Uniontown, offers worship on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday school at 10:45 a.m. Pastors are the Rev. Roger Howard and the Rev. Daniel Brant.

DUNLAP’S CREEK CHURCH, 502 Twin Hills Road, Merrittstown, also known as the Old Stone Church, welcomes Ross Ackinclose as guest minister to Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service. The congregation meeting has been changed from Nov. 23 to Nov. 30.

EAST LIBERTY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 169 Main St., Vanderbilt, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. The Tri-Town community Thanksgiving service is Sunday at 6 p.m. Participants are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for the food bank. Light refreshments will be served in fellowship hall afterwards. Women’s Bible study and prayer group is Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. Chancel choir rehearsal is Thursday at 6 p.m. John Jennings is lay minister. The Web site is www.forministry.com/USPAPCUSAELPCE/

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 “The Prosperity Principles of Proverbs – Part I.’ On Sunday evening, Faith Assembly will participate in the community Thanksgiving service at 6 p.m. at Third Presbyterian Church. A well-staffed nursery is available during all services and transportation can be arranged by contacting the Rev. Jason Lamer at 724-437-8101.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF FAIRCHANCE announces Sunday school begins at 9 a.m. Worship is at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Robert Ford bringing the message “The Committee.’ Linda Marietta will provide special music. The First Baptist Church Choir, directed by Judy Pupek, will sing. On Sunday at 6 p.m., Rev. Ford will bring the message “Weep No More’ at worship. Judy Pupek will provide special music. The Good News Club meets at 6 p.m. for children in kindergarten through sixth grade. Wednesday prayer and Bible study will be cancelled on Wednesday so the congregation may attend the community Thanksgiving service at United Methodist Church in Smithfield at 7 p.m. 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 “Who Do You Say I Am?’ Lynn Petko will deliver the children’s sermon. Immediately following the services, a soup and sandwich social will be held. The Second Circle Women’s Fellowship will meet Monday at 6:30 p.m., followed by choir practice at 7 p.m. Bible study will be held on Wednesday at 7 p.m., studying “Ezekiel. For more information, phone 724-785-2488.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) OF REPUBLIC announces the Rev. Norman Hunt will deliver the message “This Strange Stuff About Thanksgiving’ during Sunday’s 10:55 a.m. worship service. The chancel choir will sing. The children’s bell choir will present special music. A special time for children is held during the service, followed by Second Hour and a staffed nursery directed by Rita Ballone and Donna Johnson. David Heckman is acolyte and Cicely Forcina will greet the congregation. Robert Hough is organist. Immediately following the service, the annual congregational meeting will be held followed with the Thanksgiving covered dish dinner in the Mariam Anthony Fellowship Hall. The chance choir will practice Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary. The worship ministry will meet Friday at 8 a.m. to decorate the sanctuary for the Advent and Christmas season. For more information, phone the church office at 724-246-9387.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located on the Towne Square at Fourth and Liberty streets, California, announces the Rev. Paul N. Min will deliver the sermon “A Call To Thanksgiving’ at Sunday’s 10 a.m. worship service. Nursery care is available every Sunday. Jon Bittner will serve as greeter. Kristen Sears, choir member and children’s choir co-director, will lead the Scripture reading and Alicia Kriebel will assist as acolyte. The choir, directed by Elder Edie Skekel and accompanied by organist Carolyn Davis, will perform an anthem entitled “A Thanksgiving Prayer.’ Elder Bud McDowell and his wife, Deacon Betty Ann McDowell, will host coffee hour. In honor of Thanksgiving Sunday, the newly formed children’s choir, directed by Kirsten Sears and Michelle Min, will perform songs. The Daisytown Presbyterian Church holds its service at 11:45 a.m. The Rev. Paul N. Min will preach at the community Thanksgiving service on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at United Christian Church. 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, who will give the sermon “Thanks For Everything.’ This is the Litany of Thanksgiving. Bill Grimm is greeter. The Women’s Association will have the Thank Offering. Choir practice is Sunday at 1 p.m. On Tuesday, there is dartball at 7:30 p.m. with Fairchance/Springhill Men’s Dartball team at Great Bethel. Birthdays include Shawna Grimm, Nov. 24. Nursery accommodations are available.

FORT BURD UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF BROWNSVILLE, located next to Brownsville General Hospital, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. following Sunday school for all ages at 9:45 a.m. There is a staffed nursery for preschool children sponsored by the deacons during worship. The adult choir, directed by Thomas Rishel, will sing. The sacrament of Communion will be celebrated in observance of Christ the King Sunday. This is also being observed as Consecration Sunday. Members will be given the opportunity to fill out an Estimate of Giving Card. The annual meeting of the congregation/corporation for the purpose of presenting the 2004 budget and electing officers will be held Sunday. Choir practice will take place following worship. A potluck luncheon will follow. Those attending are asked to bring their own table service and last names starting with: A-D, a dessert, E-L, a main dish, M-R, a side dish, and S-Z, a salad. Orders for Christmas poinsettias will be taken through Nov. 30. The men’s group will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. Fort Burd will host the Brownsville Area Ministerial Association Thanksgiving eve service on Wednesday at 7 p.m. A reception will follow the service. For more information, phone the church at 724-785-3080.

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 “The Lord’s My Rock.’ Mike Miskanin will reach Scripture. The choir will present special music. 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. Calling the church office at 724-437-6161 provides transportation and a nursery. This is Shoebox Dedication Sunday. Senior BYF meets from 5 to 7 p.m.

On Tuesday, there is dartball with Fairchance at Great Bethel. Wednesday activities are cancelled, including family supper, music, Senior BYF, Bible study and choir practice. The office is closed Nov. 27-28.

GREENE VALLEY PRESYBYTERIAN CHURCH, located at 104 E. Green St., Carmichaels, will serve Thanksgiving dinner on Thanksgiving Day from noon to 3 p.m. Call 724-966-8638 or 724-966-8030 for transportation and to let the church know if you are attending. On Sunday, Nov. 30, at 11 a.m., the church will have Family and Friend Day with the Rev. Gunnar Thornsteinson from Iceland as guest speaker. A meal will be served after worship. On Friday, Dec. 19, at 7 p.m., the church will have a Christmas dinner and auction. Participants should bring a covered dish. For more information, phone 724-966-5291.

GREENWOOD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF CONNELLSVILLE, located on King Street, welcomes Sheila Bowers in concert on Tuesday at 7 p.m.

HARVEST TIME MINISTRIES FULL GOSPEL CHRISTIAN CHURCH, located at 213 Sixth Ave., Brownsville, announces the teen youth group will meet today from 7 to 9 p.m. to discuss thanks and the Acquire the Fire conference. Call 724-785-9218 for information on the youth group. The church is continuing its series of deliverance services Sunday at 10:45 a.m. The church also offers a traditional Thanksgiving dinner and Christian fellowship on Thanksgiving Day, beginning at 4 p.m. All are welcome. For more information, phone 724-785-4424 or 724-785-4424.

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? By His Blood.’ The church will receive the hunger offering and celebrate Christ the King Day. The church meets at noon for its Thanksgiving dinner. Meat will be provided. Participants should bring a covered dish and a place setting. Choir is at 8:30 a.m. every Sunday with Janet Adamovich as organist.

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.

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 deal with forgiveness, taken from the Sermon on the Mount. The evening message will continue examining the Sermon on the Mount by addressing “loving our enemies.’ 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, will have a clean-up day on Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. Help from all ages will be welcome, including youths who can earn WOW points. Pastor Rebecca Drover will deliver the sermon “Every Tongue Confess’ during Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship. Bonnie Hartley will have a Minute for Mission. The junior choir and adult choir will present Thanksgiving anthems, accompanied by church organist Janet Adamovich. Junior choir will practice from 5:15 to 5:55 p.m. and participate in the annual Thanksgiving dinner at 6 p.m. that’s hosted by the youth fellowship. The congregation is invited to share in an evening of fellowship and thanksgiving. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish and their own table setting. Turkey, potatoes, rolls and beverage will be provided. Linda and Michael Bork are youth leaders.

Reservations can be made with Trena Coffman, 724-737-5919, for the church Christmas party on Saturday, Dec. 6. They must be made by Nov. 30. For the fellowship dinner for congregation and guests at 5:30 p.m., meat, beverage, rolls and table setting will be provided. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish. The junior choir will sing and Santa is expected to arrive at 7 p.m. with gifts for all the children.

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 Thanksgiving service will be held Wednesday at 7 p.m. Saturday’s coffeehouse will be closed. For more information, contact Angel Zueger at 724-785-8513.

MOUNT ARARAT BAPTIST CHURCH, Cardale, will host a health and nutrition fair on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Blood pressure and blood sugar readings will be done.

MOUNT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH OF LECKRONE concludes a revival today at 7 p.m. with the Rev. James L. Cherry Sr. of Aenon Baptist Church in Rochester, N.Y., as speaker. 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 “Let Us Thank Him.’ A testimony of thanks will be given by Melanie Thomas. Special music will be presented by Carol Brooks and the Glorybound Kidz. The children’s Christmas practice will be Wednesday at 4:30 p.m.

PLEASANT VIEW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located two miles west of Smock at the intersection of the Pleasant View and Royal roads, will have Sunday school classes for all ages from 9:45 to 10:40 a.m. The church will observe Christ the King Sunday at 11 a.m. worship. The Rev. Keith Conover will preach “A Homeless God.’ Special music will be provided by the adult vocal choir, directed by Elaine Thomas.

The service will include the reception of new members: John and Diana Calhoun and Joseph and Sandra Alberts. 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. A special meeting of the congregation and corporation of Pleasant View Church will be held Sunday, beginning with worship, with the business portion of the meeting to follow at noon in the sanctuary.

The purpose of the meeting is to receive the 2004 mission and general operating budgets, to establish the 2004 pastor’s terms of call, to receive the report of the church nominating committee and to elect church officers.

Pleasant View will be joined by Calvin Presbyterian Church of Brownsville in sponsoring a Thanksgiving eve service of worship at Pleasant View, beginning Wednesday at 7 p.m.

ROSCOE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 300 Main St., announces Thanksgiving week begins this Sunday with the installation of new church officers for the coming year at 11 a.m. worship. Those to be installed are Walter Bethem and Carol Cowell as elder/trustees and Eleanor Carson, Dorothy Hartman, Ann Lewis and June Wood as deacons.

The Rev. Dr. John Rankin will give the sermon “Jail House Rock.’ The chancel choir, directed by Mary Catherine Schmidt, will sing. Weekly choir practice will immediately follow worship. Volunteers are also asked to remain after church to help prepare the Christmas decorations to be ready for the Hanging of the Greens service during worship on Sunday, Nov. 30.

The first Sunday of Advent will also include the celebration of the sacrament of Holy Communion. The church will host the Roscoe community Thanksgiving service Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

SS. CYRIL AND METHODIUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Fairchance, will have a Mass with anointing on Sunday 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.’

ST. GEORGE SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH IN CARMICHAELS will celebrate several feasts this coming week. The Feast of the Archangel Michael with the Divine Liturgy today at 9 a.m. The Feast of St. Nectarius of Aegina will be celebrated with Vespers at 4:30 p.m. today and the Divine Liturgy at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday.

The Feast of St. John Chrysostom will be celebrated with the Divine Liturgy on Wednesday at 6:30 a.m. The Thanksgiving Day service on the Feast of St. Philip the Apostle will be at 9 a.m. Thursday. The Rev. Rodney Torbic is pastor.

ST. HUGH ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 408 Route 88, Car-michaels, is offering a turkey bingo on Sunday at 5:30 p.m. Food will be available. The next healing Mass is Feb. 11 at 6:30 p.m. The Web site is home.alltel.net/sthugholcpc/

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ST. JOHN ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 50 Jefferson, Uniontown, will host a Mass with prayers and blessings for healing on Sunday, Nov. 30, at 3 p.m. The Rev. William Kiel will be the celebrant. 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.’

The Queen of Peace Prayer Group meets Tuesday, Dec. 2, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the church. The program includes prayer, song, reflections and information. For more information, call Dennis Brestensky at 724-438-7294, Bob Price at 724-439-1979 or the Rev. William Kiel at 724-437-7569.

ST. PAUL’S AFRICAN METH-ODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 187 Morgantown St., Uniontown, announces the Rev. Terry Davis from Newness of Life Ministries will be the guest speaker for the 6 p.m. service Sunday.

ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 71 N. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, will celebrate Christ the King on Sunday with the distribution of Holy Communion at the 10:45 a.m. worship service with the Rev. Paul N. Frank Jr. delivering the sermon “Channel 65.’ Sunday school classes begin at 9:30 a.m. 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, will celebrate the Holy Eucharist at 8 and 10:30 a.m. on Sunday. Greeters are Cynthia Wood, Del Seese and Terry Seese. Serving as chalice bearers and lectors will be David Hoover, Janet Tanner and Lynda Waggoner. Crucifer and acolytes are Darren Webster, Kayla Warren and Christian Evans.

Adult education class is held at 9:15 a.m. Bible study is at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Holy Eucharist and healing service is celebrated at noon on Wednesday. The fellowship group meets at 7 p.m. on Wednesday. Kids’ Club will meet at 4 p.m. on Thursday. The choir, directed by Bruce Ludwick Jr., practices at 7 p.m. on Thursday.

The men’s breakfast group will meet at 8 a.m. on Saturday at the parish house and the ladies’ group will meet concurrently at Eat ‘n Park. Thanksgiving eve service will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Randy Rose and Van Evans will serve as chalice bearer and lector, respectively. Paul Taylor, Kayla Warren and Christian Evans will act as crucifer and acolytes.

The Rev. Thomas R. Finnie is the 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 Christ the King Sunday at its service of Holy Communion on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. The congregation will also celebrate Thankoffering Sunday with various members of the Women of the ELCA serving at worship.

During worship, Kids’ Time With God, a program for children ages 3 through 8, will be held in classroom number three. Sunday church school classes for children and adults will be held at 9 a.m. A covered dish dinner 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 fall clean up day will be Saturday at 9 a.m. Anyone interested in housecleaning and light maintenance chores is welcome to join. The Holy Eucharist will be celebrated by the Rev. Paul Smith at 8 (Rite 1) and 10:30 a.m. (Rite 2) Sunday. 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.

SANDY HILL UNION CHURCH, located on New Salem Road, Uniontown, offers Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and worships Sunday at 10 a.m. when the Rev. Jim Hickle gives the sermon “May God Continue to Bless America.’ For more information, phone 724-437-5910. The Rev. Jim Hickle is pastor.

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 “Thanks For Everything.’ This is the Litany of Thanksgiving. Doreen Myers will be greeter. Sunday school is at 10:45 a.m.

On Tuesday, there is dartball at 7:30 p.m. with the Fairchance /Springhill Men’s Dartball team at Great Bethel. There is sewing Wednesday at 10 a.m. The Hanging of the Greens for the first Sunday of Advent will be Sunday, Nov. 30.

TENT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Route 119, south of Uniontown, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m., when Harry Wilson gives the sermon “Enter with Thanksgiving.’ Children church school is held Wednesday at 5 p.m. Birthday celebrant is Benjamin Goodwin. Refreshments will be served after worship in Friendship Court downstairs.

TRINITY UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, corner of Morgantown and West Fayette streets, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 11 a.m., when the Presbyterian Women hold their annual Thank Offering service. Participating in the liturgy are Tonye Sharp, Peggy McCowan, Linda Orsted and Nancy Davis. The Rev. Michael Orsted gives the sermon “Christ, the King.’ Serving as acolyte is Alec Sharp.

The Trinity Bells handbell choir will present special music. After worship, a coffee fellowship will be hosted in the chapel by Virginia Higinbotham and Elsie Workman. 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 at 11 a.m. The group One Way will minister in music before the sermon. The Rev. Tom Barnhart will preach the message “A Greater Faith.’ dinner at 5 p.m. with a fun night to follow. Adults are $7 and youths 18 and under are free. To register or 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 “Give Thanks for the Right Reasons.’ Michele Means will be children’s storyteller. The chancel choir will provide special music. 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. For more information, phone the office at 724-438-8372.

WEST LEISENRING UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 329 Third St., offers Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Lay minister Harry Wilson will have the sermon “Enter with Thanksgiving.’

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ST. HUBERT ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 9 Sadler St., Point Marion, announces the Altar-Rosary/Christian Mothers will conduct its annual Christmas dinner on Sunday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m. in Rosary Hall. For reservations and more information, phone Charmaine DuBois at 724-725-9565.

The annual parish children’s Christmas party is set for Sunday, Dec. 21, at 3 p.m., sponsored by the Altar-Rosary/Christian Mothers. Children will gather for a special holiday video in Rosary Hall and then in the church for Christmas carols. They will return to Rosary Hall for a visit with St. Nicholas, breaking the pi¤ata and treats.

UNIONTOWN FREE METHODIST CHURCH, 300 Evans St., located at the corner of Euclid Avenue and Evans Street, one block from the B.J. Mundel furniture store on Uniontown’s East End, 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.