Dec 31, 2004 21 min read

December 31, 2004 Announcements

ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF PITTSBURGH is asking all parishes to take up a special collection Jan. 1-2 or 8-9 to aid relief efforts in South and Southeast Asia following the catastrophic earthquake and tsumanis of Dec. 26. All proceeds will be sent to Catholic Relief Services, which, along with the Catholic Church, is spearheading relief efforts in the region. Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian organization of the U.S. Catholic Community. The agency has had a significant presence in South and Southeast Asia for more than 60 years. CRS provides assistance in 99 countries and territories based solely on need. Those who wish to contribute directly to Catholic Relief Services may do so by sending a contribution to Catholic Relief Services, P.O. Box 17090, Baltimore, Md. 21203-7090, or to Catholic Relief Services, c/o Rev. Ronald Lengwin, Diocese of Pittsburgh, 111 Boulevard of the Allies, Pittsburgh 15222.

March for Life

MOUNT PLEASANT CHURCH OF GOD, located at 936 W. Main St., is taking a bus to the 32nd annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., on Monday, Jan. 24. A comfortable coach bus for the one-day trip will leave at 7 a.m. from the church and is estimated to return at 10 p.m. The March for Life grew out of reaction to the U.S. Supreme Court’s Jan. 22, 1974, decision in Roe vs. Wade. The March for Life begins at a stage near the Washington Monument with numerous speakers. The throng then peacefully marches up Constitution Avenue, concluding at the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court building. Marches have an opportunity to visit with U.S. senators or representatives following the march. To register for the Mount Pleasant Church of God bus, phone 724-547-7110. The Rev. Charles Yost is pastor.

Today through next week:

ABUNDANT LIFE CHURCH, located at 1239 Brownfield Road, Uniontown, worships today at 7 p.m., followed by a time of refreshments. The service and a message by Pastor J. Edward Loukota directed toward Generations X and Y. On Sunday, refreshments are at 10:20 a.m. The new early service featuring blended music selections begins at 9:15 a.m. The popular contemporary worship service begins at 10:45 a.m. when Pastor Nicholas Cook delivers the message.

ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Beeson Avenue and Dunbar Street in Uniontown, announces on Sunday both the 9 and 11 a.m. services will celebrate Epiphany Sunday with the John Wesley Covenant Service and Holy Communion. The Rev. Tom Brown’s message will be “How Will Anyone Know?’ Special music will be provided by pianist Sharon Brown at 9 a.m. and the Asbury Chancel Choir, accompanied by organist Jim Hutchinson at 11 a.m. Also at 11 a.m., Loving Nursery Care is available for infants and children to age 4. Church is available for children over 4 through second trade. Tele-receivers are available for the hearing impaired.

BREAKTHROUGH WORSHIP CENTER, located on Ferguson Road in Mount Braddock, will hold a New Year’s Eve celebration at the church today at 7p.m. that includes praise and worship, special singing by Kelley Broadwater, dance and drama from Kimberly Wall and the message by the Rev. Adam Lawson, senior pastor, who will give an illustrated sermon entitled “Take It By Force.’

The church will also hold services Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. During both services, there are children’s ministries available and the youth group will begin meeting in January. The church also holds a midweek service on Thursdays at 7 p.m. On Thursday, Jan. 6, Apostle Mike Robinson of Friendsville, Md., will be speaking and continuing a series on leadership and five-fold ministry. The church is also preparing for its Grand Opening Celebration on Feb. 3-6 with special speaker, the Rev. Keith Collins of Pensacola, Fla. Collins is the president of the Brownsville Revival School of Ministry. Throughout the services, a praise band from the school will lead some of the worship. The speaker and band were all part of the Brownsville Revival of Pensacola, Fla. For more information on church activities, phone 727-434-5886.

BROWNSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHARGE worships Sunday at 8:30 a.m. at West Bend, 10 a.m. at South Brownsville and 11 a.m. at Brownsville First. The Rev. Paul E. Wilson Sr. is pastor. For more information about any of the Brownsville Charge churches, phone the charge office at 724-785-8704.

CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, located at Clark Street and Collins Avenue, Uniontown, worships Sunday with the Rev. Paul Payerchin bringing the message “Not in any Christmas Pageant.’ The chancel choir will sing. A fully staffed nursery and babyland are available.

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 Becky Bowlin providing the music ministry.

On Sunday at 10:30 a.m. worship, the Rev. Art Mace, senior minister, will have the sermon “What Would Jesus Do?’ Denise Zundel and the chancel choir will present special music. Nursery and pre-school care as well as children’s church for age three to third grade are available during morning worship. For more information, phone 724-438-6821.

CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Fayette and Beeson, worships Sunday at 10:45 a.m. with the Rev. Emily Byrd.

CHRISTIAN MUSIC TODAY named Sara Groves, who recently appeared in concert in Uniontown, as Best Christian Album of 2004 with her “The Other Side of Something.’ Groves was a runner up in the 2001 and 2002 lists.

“The fact that she’s placed highly three albums in a row is testament to what a consistently fantastic songwriter she really is,’ wrote Christian Music Today, calling Groves “an artist stretching her sound without straying, settling on a good balance of folk and progressive AC pop. …Groves is the rare Christian artist able to successfully juggle all that she can be – introspective, creative, worshipful, secular, intelligent and approachable.’

The list includes: 1. Sara Groves, “The Other Side of Something;’ 2. Derek Webb, “I See Things Upside Down;’ 3. Relient K, “mmHmm;’ 4. Toby Mac, “Welcome to Diverse City;’ 5. Caedmon’s Call, “Share the Well; 6. Salvador, “So Natural;’ 7. Sanctus Real, “Fight the Tide;’ 8. Fernando Ortega, “Fernando Ortega;’ 9. Rachael Lampa, “Rachael Lampa;’ 10. James Clay, “James Clay;’ 11. Steven Curtis Chapman, “All Things New;’ 12. Buddy Miller, “Universal United House of Prayer.’

Christian Music Today is a Web site published by Christianity Today International, parent company to Christianity Today magazine and other Christian publications. CTI was founded in 1956 when the Rev. Billy Graham co-founded Christianity Today magazine.

CORNERSTONE BIBLE CHURCH, WHERE JESUS IS OUR CORNERSTONE AND THE BIBLE OUR GUIDE BOOK, meeting at Franklin Grange, located off Route 40, turn at Jackson Farms Store and go 1.2 miles, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Gary Smith. Children’s church is also at 11 a.m. For more information on church activities, phone 724-366-1474.

COVE RUN FREE METHODIST CHURCH, located at 345 Yauger Hollow Road, Lemont Furnace, will have a Silent Communion service today from 6 to 8 p.m. Worship music will be played softly and the church will be lit with candles. The Communion table will be set and the elements consecrated. Officials said, “When you enter the sanctuary, it will be a time to sit quietly or kneel at the altar and reflect on our Lord Jesus Christ. You may take Communion at the time you desire.’ The Rev. Roger L. Yeager, pastor, will be available during the service if anyone would need to speak to him. For more information, phone the church at 724-437-1050 or 724-439-4439.

DENBEAU HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN CHURCH, located on the East End Road, will have a New Year’s Eve service at 7 p.m. The church worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with the Rev. Roland O’Brien. An adult Bible study will be held each Wednesday, beginning at 11 a.m.

DUNLAP’S CREEK CHURCH, 502 Twin Hills Road, Merrittstown, also known as the Old Stone Church, welcomes the Rev. Andrew Slade as guest minister to Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service. Slade will induct two new members, Darlene Troisi and R.J. Thorpe.

EAST CONNELLSVILLE/GREENWOOD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 109 East End Road, will have its Christian Holistic Healing Service, hosted by the Rev. Patty Comini-Miller, on Thursday at 7 p.m. Call 724-626-1790 for details or prayer.

FAIRCHANCE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 17 N. Morgantown St., will offer a New Year’s Eve Communion Service at 7 p.m. The congregation worships Sunday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Robert C. Ford bringing a message, “New Things in the New Year.’ The First Baptist Church Choir will provide special music. On Sunday at 5 p.m., the First Baptist Women’s Ministry will host a chili cook-off. The ladies will present their ministry in the 6 p.m. service. Childcare and transportation are available for all services. For more information on church activities, phone 724-564-2080.

FAIRCHANCE FREE METHODIST CHURCH, 53 S. Morgantown St., worships Sunday at 10:45 a.m. with the choir singing. Sheila Bowers will minister in music. The Rev. Wayne Sawyer will share the message “Holy Habits for a New Year.’ Preschool and junior church will be provided for children during the latter part of the service. For more information on church ministries, phone 724-564-5000.

FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 690 Morgantown Road, Uniontown, will host a Watchnight Fellowship in the Family Life Center at 8 p.m. and concluding after midnight. Participants are asked to bring their favorite New Year Eve food and activities have been planned for the whole family. The congregation worships Sunday at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. when the Rev. Don Immel will present the sermon “The Great Exodus.’ There will be no Sunday evening services this week. A well-staffed nursery is available during all services and transportation can be arranged by contacting the Rev. Jason Lamer at 724-437-8101, ext. 118.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), OF REPUBLIC announces the Rev. Norman Hunt will lead worship during Sunday’s 10:55 a.m. service. Cara DelSignoe is acolyte. Bill Jeffries will greet the congregation. A special time for children is held during the service followed by a supervised nursery and second hour directed by Rita Ballone and Donna Johnson. Jerry Kvortek is guest organist. The Four Cs Clothing ministry is open Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the new garage building. For more information on church activities, phone 724-246-9387.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located on the Towne Square at Fourth and Liberty streets, California, announces the Rev. Paul N. Min will conduct a special worship of prayer for the congregation’s members and friends who passed away in 2004 at Sunday’s 10 a.m. worship. The Blessed Sacrament of Communion will be observed in honor of the first Sunday of the new year. Nursery care is available every Sunday. Frank and Lauren Turosik will serve as greeters. Garret Kurilko will lead the Scripture reading. The chancel choir, conducted by Elder Edie Skekel and accompanied by organist Carolyn Davis, will perform. Isabelle Anderson will host coffee hour in honor of Betty and Bud McDowell, long-time, active church members, who are leaving the area. The Daisytown Presbyterian Church worships at 11:45 a.m. and will also observe the Blessed Sacrament of Communion. For more information on church activities, call 724-938-7676.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 114 W. Church St., Fairchance, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. when the Rev. Donald E. Walls, guest speaker, gives the message “When Time Becomes a Threat.’ Alice Tomi is head usher for January. Randy Grimm is liturgist. Joshua DuBois is acolyte. Walter and Carol Halterman, Renee DuBois and Beth Rich are ushers. Jessica DuBois has the nursery. Bill Grimm is greeter. There will be a sacrificial offering Sunday. For more information on church activities, phone 724-564-2042. The Web site is www.fairchancefirstpresbyterianchurch.org

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FORT BURD UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF BROWNSVILLE, located next to Brownsville General Hospital, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. with a special time for youths. The monthly special offering of non-perishable food items for the St. Vincent de Paul Society will be received. The monthly prayer list will be distributed. There is a staffed nursery for preschool-aged children provided by the deacons. For more information on church activities, phone 724-785-3080.

GOOD COUNSEL FRIARY, 493 Tyrone Road, Morgantown, W.Va., will host a New Year’s Eve Mass and Party, gathering at 9 p.m. today with Mass at 9:30 p.m. and a party to follow. Registration is needed only if staying overnight by calling the Rev. Jude J. Mili at 304-594-1714.

The friary will host God’s Weekend, Jan. 28-30, a weekend of solid teaching with Sister Francis Clare, author of “Wow God’ who has spoken at national and international Catholic and Christian conferences. Theme is “Ready for a Miracle Weekend.’ Registration is required. Call Mili at 304-594-1714.

GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH, 1 Grace Lane, off Derrick Avenue, Uniontown, will host a New Year’s Eve service at 9 p.m. The film “Last Flight Out’ will be shown, followed by refreshments and prayer as the church prays in the new year.

The congregation worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. when the Rev. Ron Sheranko from First Grace Brethren Church in Dayton, Ohio, will bring the message “God’s Scent.’ Ron and Amy Sheranko will bring special music. Nursery is provided. 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. The church will observe Communion Sunday. Calling the church office at 724-437-6161 provides transportation and a nursery. The office is closed Monday. Family supper is Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.

HOPEWELL UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 400 Hopewell Road, Brownsville, begins new hours with choir practice at 8:30 a.m. and worship at 9 a.m. Elder Mable Crawford will lead worship hour which emphasizes payer for those persecuted and martyred for their faith. Janet Adamovich is organist.

LAUREL MOUNTAIN BAPTIST CHURCH, Gibbon Glade, one mile north of the Mason Dixon line on Route 381, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. For more information, phone 724-329-4707 or visit the Website at www.laurelmtnbaptist.org

. The Rev. Dr. Michael George is pastor.

LIVING WORD CHURCH OF GOD, 166 Woodside Old Frame Road, in the village of Old Frame, three and a half miles from Smithfield stop light off New Geneva Road, will have a New Year’s Eve event with dinner from 7 to 8:30 p.m., and a concert from 9 p.m. to midnight. Groups include Choz-n 1’z, Carol Harden, The Cordells, Free Spirit, Christa Brooks, Sheila Bowers, Becky Bowlin, John and Gladys Hlatky, Sandy Newberry, The Newberry Children and the Rev. and Sister Haddix. For more information, phone 724-430-9012.

LOVE OUTREACH CHURCH, Village of Phillips, Peace Lane, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Margaret Jo. Friedhof.

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 Holy Communion. The Rev. David White is pastor. For more information, phone 724-785-4280.

MASONTOWN MENNONITE CHURCH, Smithfield Masontown Road, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Ron Smith. Tammy Gordon will present a gospel message in song on Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served following the concert.

MCCLELLANDTOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Route 21, Church Hill, announces a change in time for services begins on Sunday with church school from 10 to 10:45 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Pastor Rebecca Drover will deliver the sermon “Follow That Star.’ Lois Yutzy is lay liturgist.

MORNING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH, located on Third Street in Newell, will hold a New Year’s Eve service today at 9 a.m. There will be an open mike concert from 10 to 11 p.m. The Rev. Mitch Wall will be in concert from 11 p.m. to midnight. Sunday worship is at 10 a.m.

For more information on church activities, phone 724-938-7937.

MOUNT MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH, 30 Church St., Smithfield, worships Sunday at 10:45 a.m. with the Rev. Jay Hurley bringing the message “How Deep in the River of Faith Will You Go?’ The senior choir will bring special music. Communion will be observed. For more information on church ministries, call 724-569-4847.

MOUNT ROSE BAPTIST CHURCH, 9 Grant St., Uniontown, will host a New Year’s Eve worship service at 10:30 p.m. today. The Rev. Ludwell D. Wiley is pastor.

NEW GENEVA BAPTIST CHURCH, Front Street, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. when the Rev. Robert J. Robinson delivers the message “The Lord’s Roundtable.’ Casey Zinn and Janet Robinson will present special music. The Lord’s Supper will be celebrated.

PHILLIPS GOSPEL COFFEE HOUSE, located in the Village of Phillips on J.K. Packing Road in Uniontown, will celebrate the New Year today at 9 p.m. A covered dish dinner will be available, including hot dogs and sauerkraut. Gospel music will be presented by The Harvest Aires and Bob Denny, Flaming Fire Tom and Janet Daugherty and Rose Herbert from Uniontown, Abraham’s Promise Ferrell and Ebra Abraham from Pittsburgh, Christa Brooks from Connellsville, Gail Perney from West Newton, Evelyn from Uniontown, Inner Light Band from Smithfield, Harvest Light Stan and Connie Meyers from Nemacolin and John Kline from Monongahela.

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 preaches “Gifts that Really Matter.’ Organist Tyler Randolph and the PVPC Men’s Choir will provide special music. A supervised nursery for kindergarten and preschool children is provided after Small Talk through the conclusion of worship. Children in kindergarten through fifth grade will participate in children’s church following Small Talk. For more information on church activities, phone 724-677-2149.

ROSCOE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 300 Main St., will begin the new year Sunday at 11 a.m. worship with the celebration of the Sacrament of Holy Communion. The Rev. Dr. John Rankin will give the Communion meditation “Time For Change.’ The chancel choir, directed by Mary Catherine Schmidt and accompanied by pianist Tina Bolin, will sing. George McFadden is organist for the service. The new year semester of Sunday school begins.

ST. GEORGE MARONITE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6 Lebanon Terrace, Uniontown, announces New Year’s Eve Liturgy is at 5 p.m. and New Year’s Day Liturgy is at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Joseph R. David is pastor. For more information, phone 724-437-5589.

ST. GEORGE SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH IN CARMICHAELS announces the Feast of the Nativity of Jesus Christ will be celebrated with Divine Liturgy on Jan. 6, the Eve of the Feast, at 7 a.m. The Blessing of the Badjnak will be at 7:30 p.m., followed by the Vigil of the Feast. The Festal Divine Liturgy on Jan. 7 will be at 10 a.m. The Rev. Rodney Torbic is pastor.

ST. OLIVER PLUNKETT, ST. MICHAEL ARCHANGEL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH IN FREDERICKTOWN will be the site for a charismatic Mass on Thursday at 6:30 p.m., presented by the River of Life Prayer Group. The Rev. Bob Boyel of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Finleyville will be the celebrant. There is a hymn sing at 6:30 p.m. A covered dish dinner will follow in the parish hall.

ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 71 N. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, will have the distribution of Holy Communion on Saturday at the 4 p.m. Quiet Hour Communion Service and on Sunday at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. Holy Communion Worship Service with the Rev. Paul N. Frank Jr. delivering the sermon “Why Are You Running?’ Classes will resume for the after school program at 4 p.m. and confirmation classes at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. For more information call 724-437-9000 or e-mail at begin spluc@dp.net spluc@dp.net end

or visit the Web site at www.stpaulselcauniontown.org

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ST. PETER’S CHURCH, a parish of the Anglican Communion, 60 Morgantown St., Uniontown, worships Sunday with a service of Holy Eucharist at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Serving as chalice bearers and lectors will be Robert Cimino, Janet Tanner and Donald Miller. Meridith Balas, Kayla Warren and Paul Taylor will act as crucifer and acolytes. The Holy Eucharist and healing service is held at noon on Wednesday. The Altar Guild members for January are Janet Tanner, Chris Rose, Nancy Shanaberger and Lori Rodeheaver. The Rev. Thomas R. Finnie is the rector. For further information on church activities, phone 724-438-7731.

ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF AMERICA, 121 Walnut Hill Road, Uniontown, worships Sunday with Holy Communion at 10:30 a.m. worship. Kids’ Time with God, a program for children ages 3 through 8, will be held in Noah’s room during worship. Fellowship time will follow worship. The Rev. Bernard W. Carl is pastor. For more information on church activities, phone 724-439-5884 or 724-439-4730 or e-mail the pastor at PastorCarl9@aol.com.

SALVATION ARMY IN MASONTOWN reports the 2004 kettle campaign resulted in $3,849.21, almost $1,000 more than last year with 217 volunteers donated 261 hours in a report submitted by the Rev. Bob Lewis. Mary McKnight is administrative assistant for the Albert Gallatin service unit. Her number is 724-583-9603.

SOLID ROCK MINISTRY – FAITH, HOPE, LOVE, 38 N. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, will have a New Year’s Eve candlelight service at 8 p.m. A fellowship meal will be served before the service. Transportation is available by calling the Rev. Buzz Hall at 724-880-4714 or Terry at 724-438-2638. Food pantry is in operation Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. and by appointment. A free coffee and doughnut ministry is in operation at the church Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. There is also praise and worship Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. Sunday coffee and fellowship is at 10 a.m. Sunday worship is at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

TENT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Route 119, south of Uniontown on Tent Church Road, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. when lay minister Harry Wilson delivers the sermon “Overcoming Our Fears.’ Aaron Long is acolyte. George Benward is welcoming person. Birthday celebrant is Richard Archbold. Refreshments are served in Friendship Court after worship.

THIRD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 425 Union St., Uniontown, announces the Rev. Doyle Snyder will be speaker at both the 9 and 11 a.m. worship services on Sunday. For more information on church activities, 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 I. Orsted, pastor, will bring the sermon “Here Come the Magi’ and Raymond Lampley will receive the sacrament of baptism and be received as a new member. A nursery is provided during worship for children 5 and under. For more information, visit the Web site www.trinityupc.net

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TRIUMPHANT FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, 1411McClellandtown Road, will hold a New Year’s Eve celebration from 8:30 p.m. until midnight with games and food. The gospel quartet Crimson Stream will minister in music from 10:30 to 11:30 p.m. The Rev. Tom Barnhart Jr. will preach the message “A Lost Soul.’

On Sunday, fellowship and refreshments is from 10:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. the hour or worship. The Rev. Tom Barnhart Jr. will preach the message “Walking in Famine.’ For more information, phone 724-437-5980.

WALNUT HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 132 Collier Road, Uniontown, announces worship is Sunday at 9:30 a.m. when the Rev. Arnold G. Husk delivers the sermon “Living Life with a Purpose.’ The sacrament of Holy Communion will be shared. For more information on church activities, phone 724-430-0131.

WEST LEISENRING UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 329 Third St., worships Sunday at 11 a.m. when lay minister Clyde Bailey Jr. will have the sermon “Look Before You Label.’

WHITE HOUSE FREE METHODIST CHURCH, located five miles south of Fairchance on Route 857 near Rich’s Garden Center, will have a New Year’s Eve service, starting at 7 p.m. with special music provided by Dorothy Guzik, Olivia Cale and Bob Guzik. On Sunday at 9:30 a.m. worship, the Rev. George M. McLaughlin will bring the message. Blair Saylor and Jeff Myers will provide special music. At the 10:45 a.m. service, Olivia Smith will minister in song. A nursery is provided for all services. On Sunday at 7 p.m., Ellen Cunningham will provide Time to Share. For more information, phone the office at 724-564-4765.

Future

MOUNT PLEASANT CHURCH OF GOD, 936 W. Main St., will offer Financial Peace University, a 13-week course on personal finance, on Sundays at 6:30 p.m., beginning Jan. 16. All material is biblically based and will be taught via a video by David Ramsey, heard locally on WPIT 730 AM radio. For more information, phone 724-547-3337 or 724-547-7110.

TOURS PLANNED: A tour of Italy has been scheduled for April 3-13 in conjunction with the Holy Father’s Year of the Eucharist. Bishop Lawrence Brandt will accompany the trip along with the Rev. Edward McCullough, director of pilgrimages for the diocese, and other priests. For a detailed packet on the tour you are interested in, call 800-242-0728. E-mail your mailing address to begin padre16201@yahoo.com padre16201@yahoo.com end

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