Church briefs
Announcements CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE PITTSBURGH DIOCESE is offering assistance to victims of the recent storms and flooding in southwestern Pennsylvania. Families whose homes have been adversely impacted can call 1-800-3231-CARE (2273) to request help.
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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. Worship begins at 10:45 a.m. when Malcolm Stone will deliver the message. Abundant Life will also host a live satellite program on Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. with best-selling author Lee Strobel on his book “The Case For a Creator.’ For more information, phone the church at 724-425-9700 or e-mail begin seminars@myabundantlife.org seminars@myabundantlife.org end
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ALLISON CHRISTIAN CHURCH announces the annual church retreat will be held at Laurelview Christian camp today and Saturday. Participants are to bring their favorite snack and fleece for the Project Linus blanket craft. Susan Toth will sell jelly in the narthex Sunday to benefit an outreach project yet to be determined. The special offering for reconciliation will be collected Sept. 26 and Oct. 3. A meeting will be held Sunday after 7:15 p.m. bell practice to discuss plans for the Christmas program. Adult volunteers are needed. Bob Peton and Rick Marker will serve as elders Sunday. Denise Marker will lead junior church. The prayer family for this week is the Rev. Kenneth Lashen and son Martin. The Rev. Michael Peton is pastor.
ALLISON FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, located at 416 Vernon St., worships Sunday at 10:50 a.m. with the Rev. Roger Diehl. There is also worship at 6 p.m. For more information, phone 724-785-3353.
ASBURY UNITED METH-ODIST CHURCH, corner of Beeson Avenue and Dunbar Street in Uniontown, will celebrate Consecration Sunday. The casual 9 a.m. service features praise choruses and hymns, accompanied on piano by Sharon Brown, and the Rev. Thomas E. Brown’s message “When God Calls.’ The traditional 11 a.m. service includes Brown’s message and special music by the Asbury Chancel Choir and organist Jim Hutchinson. Loving Nursery Care is available for infants and children under 4. Children’s church is available for children over 4 through second grade. Tele-receivers are available for the hearing impaired.
BEULAH BAPTIST CHURCH, Smithfield, will celebrate its 80th homecoming worship service on Sunday, Oct. 3, at Y.W.B.A. Christian Center, Route 21 and Duck Hollow Road, Uniontown. Schedule is 9:55 a.m. Sunday school, worship at 11:15 a.m. with the Rev. Cynthia Swann of Free Holiness Church in Clairton, and worship at 3:15 p.m. with the Rev. Timothy Sawyer, pastor-elect of Zion Hill Baptist Church in Jeannette. Special feature is Zion Hill Baptist Mime Ministry. Dinner will be served immediately following morning worship. The Rev. Dewvaul Tracy Jr. is pastor. Sister Joan A. Tracy is church clerk. Toni Tracy is program chairman. Christine Martin is co-chairman. Donovan Tracy is program chairman emeritus.
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 when the Rev. Paul E. Wilson Sr. gives the sermon “Is God?’ On Oct. 3, World Communion Sunday will be observed in all three churches and the Steel City Quartet will appear at 7 p.m. at South Brownsville. 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, will hold worship and Sunday school classes at 10 a.m. when the Rev. Danny Aber will address the adults. Matt Miranda will sing. The 6 p.m. service includes a message by Aber and song by the CAC choir. Wednesday’s service includes a Bible study at 7:30 p.m. and children’s church. There is a youth service and fellowship time on Friday at 7:30 p.m. A staffed nursery is available for children age 2 and younger during Sunday evening and Wednesday services and the latter part of the Sunday morning service. For more information, phone 724-438-5052 or visit the Web site at www.calvaryapostolicchurch.org.
CALVARY UNITED METH-ODIST CHURCH, located at Clark Street and Collins Avenue, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. when the Rev. Maryann J. Long will preach “The Weight of a Snowflake.’ Don Leaphart will sing special music. A fully staffed babyland and nursery 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 the group HIS, featuring Paul and Barb Cramer and Becky Johnson.
On Sunday at 10:30 a.m. worship, the Rev. Art Mace, senior minister, will present the sermon “Open the Windows of Heaven.’ Denise Zundel, director of music ministries, 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.
CHERRY TREE ALLIANCE CHURCH, 640 Cherry Tree Lane, Uniontown, across from Uniontown Wal-Mart, worships Sunday at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. when the Rev. Jack Herman will deliver the message “The Kingdom of This World Will Become the Kingdom of Our Lord and His Christ.’ The praise team will lead the 8:30 a.m. service, while Ed Fearer and Flo Ellenberger will be instrumentalists at the 10:45 a.m. service. Fearer will present the offertory. At 6 p.m., the congregation will join Abundant Life Church for a special live satellite presentation of “The Case for a Creator.’ For more information on church activities, call the church office at 724-437-6850.
CHRIST CHURCH, a parish in the Anglican Communion, 319 Church St., Brownsville, announces Sunday there is intercessory prayer at 10:15 a.m. in the church, followed by KIDSCHURCH at 10:25 a.m. the Holy Eucharist at 10:30 a.m. Charles Ludwick is guest minister of music. Fellowship hour is at noon in the parish house. Cursillo closing is at 3:30 p.m. in the Ligonier Conference Center. On Wednesday, Holy Eucharist is at 9:30 a.m. Church office hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Rev. Stanley Burdock is pastor. For further information or directions to the church, phone 724-785-7958.
CHRIST UNITED METHO-DIST CHURCH, located at the corner of Fayette Street and Beeson Boulevard in Uniontown, worships Sunday at 10:45 a.m. with the Rev. Emily Byrd.
CITY CHAPEL OF UNIONTOWN, 254 E. Main St., will observe its annual candlelight service on Sunday at 4 p.m. Guest preacher will be the Rev. Timothy Sawyer, pastor of Zion Hill Baptist Church in Jeannette. The Rev. Leonard Kirby is host pastor.
CONFLUENCE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, Yough and Sterner streets, announces Sounds of Grace will present a gospel concert at 10 a.m. Sunday. The members of Sounds of Grace are from eastern Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland and have been presenting gospel concerts for 15 years. A love offering will be received. For more information, phone the Rev. Ron Schaeffer at 814-395-3639.
CORNERSTONE BIBLE CHURCH, 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. The church is beginning a new Wednesday prayer and Bible study at 7:30 p.m. For more information, phone 724-366-1474.
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.
FAIRCHANCE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 17 Gallatin Ave., will have revival services Sunday through Friday, beginning with a hymn sing at 7:15 p.m. and worship at 7:30 p.m. The Rev. Ray Hileman from the First Ligonier Church of the Brethren will be evangelist. The choir will perform special music nightly.
FAIRCHANCE CHURCH OF WORSHIP, 20 Sheldon Ave., continues its revival with Evangelist Cutis Ward of Lancaster, Ohio, today and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 6 p.m. For directions, phone 724-564-1705.
FAIRCHANCE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH worships Sunday at 10 a.m. when the Rev. Robert Ford brings a message “Obedient Heart.’ Sunday at 6 p.m., Ford brings the message “The Road From Jerusalem.’ 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 the call to worship. Wayne and Becky Sawyer will minister in music. The Rev. Wayne Sawyer will share the message “Repent and Believe.’ Preschool and junior church will be provided for children during the latter part of worship. Orders will be received for the upcoming Angel Food program after worship. Angel Food, a ministry that offers anyone quality food for half the price, will be delivered to the church on Oct. 30. For more information on church activities, phone 724-564-5000.
FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 690 Morgantown Road, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. as the Rev. Don Immel continues a series of sermons titled “Experience It!’ This week’s sermon is “Experiencing Peace.’ Immel will share the sermon “Opposition to Revival’ at the 6 p.m. service. 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. 107.
FAITH FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, Oliver Road, Uniontown, will celebrate the Lord’s Supper at 11 a.m. worship Sunday when the Rev. Gerald A. Capan brings the message “Communion Meditation.’ For more information, phone Capan at 724-439-1121 or e-mail at BEGIN CAC@LCYSYS.NET CAC@LCYSYS.NET END
or check the Web site FORMINSITRY.COM/15401FFC.
FALLEN TIMBERS COMMUNITY CHAPEL, located two miles north of Point Marion off Route 119, will have its annual yard, craft, soup, sandwich and bake sale Oct. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, phone 724-725-1961.
FAY-WEST RESPECT FOR LIFE GROUP in the Scottdale-Everson area is sponsoring a Life Chain across the Everson-Scottdale Bridge on Sunday, Oct. 3, from 2 to 3 p.m. Signs will be provided.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), OF REPUBLIC announces the Rev. J.W. Hormell will deliver the message “Rich Man’ during Sunday’s 10:55 a.m. worship service. The chancel choir will sing. A supervised nursery and second hour are held in conjunction with the service, directed by Rita Ballone and Donna Johnson. Lois and Stan Marks will greet the congregation. David Heckman is acolyte. 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 “Blessed are the Poor in Spirit’ will be the sermon by the Rev. Paul N. Min at the 10 a.m. Sunday worship service. Nursery care is available every Sunday. New officers wil be installed. Adrian McCrory will serve as greeter. Elder Edie Skekel will lead Scripture readings. C.J. Gump will be acolyte. The choir, directed by Skekel and accompanied by organist Carolyn Davis, will perform. Davis will also perform a solo. Deacon Susan McClelland will host coffee hour. The Daisytown Presbyterian Church will hold its service at 11:45 a.m. For more information, call 724-938-7676.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 114 W. Church St., Fairchance, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. The Rev. George M. Hickock is pastor. Barb Reiprich is head usher. Westley Nixon is acolyte. Charles Clark, Tara Reiprich, Alison Rich and Beth Rich are ushers. Arline Darr has the nursery. Bill Grim is greeter. The Koinonia Class will host fellowship hour after worship. For more information on First Presbyterian, phone the church office at 724-564-2042. The Web site is www.fairchancefirstpresbyterianchurch.org
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FIRST REGULAR BAPTIST CHURCH, Chestnut Street at Loucks Avenue, Scottdale, will celebrate its annual Rally Day on Sunday. Choz N 1’s will have a gospel concert at 11 a.m. Its members are Helen Sutton, Lois Mosako, Terrie Mosako and sound engineer Butch Mosako, a mother-daughter-sister and son-in-law team. They sing a variety of gospel music, including Southern gospel. A covered dish dinner will be served at noon. For more information, phone 724-887-8450.
GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH, 1 Grace Lane, off Derrick Avenue, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. when the Rev. Nick Philiposian delivers the message “The Secret of Spiritual Fruit.’ Sandy Shoemaker will provide 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. Calling the church office at 724-437-6161 provides transportation and a nursery. Family supper is Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.
HAYDENTOWN CHRISTIAN CHURCH will celebrate its 40th annual homecoming at 2 p.m. on Sunday with the theme “What Are We Here For?’ The Rev. Steve Baker will be guest speaker. Steel City will perform “Southern Gospel at its Best.’ Dinner, provided by the church, and fellowship will follow across the road at the Haydentown Community Center.
HOPEWELL UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 400 Hopewell Road, Browns-ville, will begin a new series on Fruits of the Spirit, noting joy first, at Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service when the Rev. Gail E. Mason’s sermon is “Qualities of the Faithful.’ Evangelism Sunday will be emphasized. The hunger fund will be received. There will be a special time for children. Janet Adamovich is organist.
JACOB’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 342 Lutheran Church Road, German Township, near Masontown, Smithfield and McClellandtown, will examine the lives and blessings of the Rich Man and Lazarus during Sunday’s 9 a.m. worship service, complete with weekly Communion. There will be fellowship after worship. On Sunday, Oct. 3, Jacob’s sister congregation, St. Paul’s in Carmichaels, will celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi with a Blessing of the Animals ceremony in the parking lot. Participants should bring dry animal food, which will be donated to the Noah’s Ark animal shelter in Uniontown. For more information on church events, phone the church at 724-583-9040. For more information, visit the church’s Web site at www.lutheransonline.com/jacobslutheran
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LAUREL HILL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 327 Laurel Hill Road, Dunbar, three miles east of Route 51 towards Leisenring, will observe Worldwide Communion on Oct. 3. Pastor Bonnie Hartley will preach.
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 Web site at www.laurelmtnbaptist.org
. The Rev. Dr. Michael George is pastor.
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 special music by M.C.F. Praise and Worship Team. The Rev. David White is pastor. For more information, phone 724-785-4280.
MCCLELLANDTOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Route 21, Church Hill, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. when Pastor Rebecca Drover delivers the sermon “Choosing Beggars.’ The deacons are planning a chicken and biscuit dinner on Sunday, Oct. 10, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
MOUNT ARARAT BAPTIST CHURCH announces the youth ministry will serve spaghetti dinners today, Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, phone 724-246-6030 or 724-439-9227. The Rev. Richard Calloway is pastor.
MOUNT CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 230 Reed Ave., Monessen, announces the Mount Calvary Gospel Chorus will celebrate its 55th singing anniversary on Sunday at 3 p.m. In concert will be a mass choir, soloists and choirs from the Mon Valley, Bentleyville, Grindstone, Connellsville and Cardale. The Rev. Griffin E. Mason is pastor.
MOUNT LEBANON BAPTIST CHURCH, Baltimore Street, Brownsville, continues its revival today at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Lynn Robinson of the Rocky Branch Baptist Church in Virginia. Mount Lebanon will celebrate the 104th anniversary of the church on Sunday at 4 p.m. Robinson will be speaker. Dinner will be served after the morning service.
MOUNT MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH, 30 Church St., Smithfield, announces American Baptist Women’s Ministries will host a one-woman musical and dramatic production titled “Lord, Make Me the Person You Want Me to Be’ on Sunday during 10:45 a.m. worship. The drama was written by and features Pittsburgh vocalist and performer Janet Helms, who is involved in missionary work in Uganda, East Africa, where she advocates for orphans. A portion of the proceeds of her performances supports a Kinship Program that Helms founded to educate orphans and place them with extended family members.
Helms is a graduate of Grove City College where she majored in religious studies. Helms is a featured vocalist at her church, founded the Sonshine Singers children’s choir and is involved in Women of Pittsburgh 2000, an organization dedicated to eradicating racial barriers among women. She is a founder and past chairwoman of the Ebony and Ivory Ball, a celebration of racial harmony.
Helms will be accompanied by Worth Helms, her husband and technical director, and Rebekah Stringert, her accompanist. A reception will follow in the social room. For more information on church ministries, call 724-569-4847.
MOUNT OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH, 51 Stewart Ave., Uniontown, announces the Rev. Deryck Tines from Free Holiness of Deliverance Church in Clairton, and the son of Bishop Thelma Mitchell, will be special guest speaker for the Saturday Night Live Service at 6 p.m. The New Direction Mass Choir of Mount Olivet will render special music.
The Children and Youth Ministry will have a Gospel Night Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 2, at 6 p.m. with the Mont Olivet Baptist Church New Direction Mass Choir of Uniontown in concert. Also appearing will be the Zion Hill Baptist Church Mime Ministry of Jeannette, and Nicole Mosley of Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Fairchance. Natalie D. Winfrey is youth director. The Rev. Vincent L. Winfrey is pastor.
MOUNT ST. MACRINA RETREAT CENTER, Route 40, Uniontown, announces registration is due Sunday for Women’s Wednesdays, “Twelve Apostolic Women,’ Oct. 6, 13, 20 and 27, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m. Participants can attend either time. Sister Barbara Jean is presenter. Registration is due Sept. 30 for Women’s Retreat, “The Life Worth Living,’ offered Oct. 10-12 by the Very Rev. John Petro. For more information, phone 724-438-7149.
NEW GENEVA BAPTIST CHURCH, Front Street, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. when the Rev. Robert J. Robinson delivers the message “God Understands.’ Bob Brooks and the Glorybound Kidz will present special music. Children’s church is at 10 a.m.
NEW SALEM PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 27 S. Mill St., worships Sunday at 11 a.m. when the Rev. Marnie Abraham Russell delivers the sermon “Can’t You See It?’ Kristen Wingard is worship assistant. A nursery with adult supervision is provided. September ushers are Hobie Carroll, Tom Martin, Wally Velosky and Paul Gmutza. Greeters are Aileen and Harold Clay. Fellowship time after worship will be hosted by Sue Voithoffer and family.
PILGRIM REST BAPTIST CHURCH, 120 Pilgrim St., Whitsett, welcomes the African-American Male Chorus of the Greater Pittsburgh area in concert Sunday at 4:30 p.m. Deacon Gerald Davis is chairman of the deacon board. Joyce Drake is chairwoman.
PLEASANT VIEW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located two miles west of Smock at the intersection of the Pleasant View and Royal roads, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. when the Rev. Keith Conover will preach “Blinders.’ Sandy Alberts and Diana Calhoun will be greeters. 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. The church is selling $10 tickets to the 84 Lumber Classic. For more information, phone 724-677-2149.
ROSCOE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 300 Main St., announces begins the fall schedule with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Worship is at 11 a.m., when the Rev. John Rankin gives the sermon “Meat.’ The service includes the sacrament of baptism. The chancel choir, led by Mary Catherine Schmidt, will sing, accompanied by Tina Bolin on the piano. Betty Ermlich is organist for the service. Next Sunday, the church celebrates Worldwide Holy Communion and begins observing Domestic Violence Awareness Month. During October, the church will focus on services offered by the Washington Women’s Shelter and collected used cell phones, sanitary products, tissues, toilet paper and paper towels.
ST. ALOYSIUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH IN DUNBAR AND ST. VINCENT DEPAUL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH IN LEISENRING are hosting special services for the Year of the Eucharist called by Pope John Paul II. On Monday at St. Vincent de Paul, Mass is at noon, followed by exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and personal adoration until 7 p.m. This is also the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul and there will be a Mass for the intention of all parishioners living and deceased. There will be veneration of the relic of St. Vincent de Paul. At 7 p.m., there will be Eucharistic devotion, procession with the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction. A social will follow in the parish hall.
On Tuesday at St. Aloysius, there will be a prayer service at noon, followed by exposition of the Blessed Sacrament until 7 p.m. At 6:45 p.m., the Novena to the Blessed Mother will begin. At 7 p.m., Mass will be offered for religious vocations with prayers for healing with the Rev. William Kiel, followed by a procession to the Shrine of Padre Pio and veneration of the relic of Padre Pio. A social will follow. The Rev. J. Edward McCullough is pastor.
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Route 51, Perryopolis, announces the Rev. Scott Seethaler, a Capuchin-Franciscan, will conduct a parish mission Sept. 26-29 as part of the parish’s centennial events. Seethaler has traveled throughout the United States giving missions, retreats and renewal weekends. He preaches in both religious and secular settings. His topics include faith, values, stress, education and family issues. Several of his books and audio and videotapes have been published for national distribution. His daily radio program “Joyful Reflections’ is popular in western Pennsylvania. Seethaler will preach on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. His services will run Sunday through Wednesday at 7 p.m. In addition, Seethaler will speak following the weekday morning Masses during his visit. There will be a freewill offering on Wednesday. The Rev. John Euker is pastor. There will be a social following the closing session on Wednesday.
ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 71 N. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, will worship at 7 p.m. Saturday at Mountain Chapel at Chalk Hill and Sunday at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. with the Rev. Paul N. Frank Jr. delivering the sermon “The Most Misquoted Verse in the Bible.’ 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 on Sunday at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Serving as chalice bearers and lectors will be David Hoover, Dr. Judith Taylor and Van Evans. Meridith Balas, Thomas Whyel and David Whyel will act as crucifer and acolytes. Nursery care is available for children of kindergarten age and under. On Wednesday, the Holy Eucharist and healing service will be held at noon. 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, will celebrate Holy Communion on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. worship. Several new members will be received into the congregation. 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 in the social hall. The Rev. Bernard W. Carl is pastor. For more information, phone 724-439-5884 or 724-439-4730 or e-mail the pastor at PastorCarl9@aol.com.
ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 30 Main St., Clarksville, announces Sept. 30 is the deadline for reservations for a dinner on Saturday, Oct. 9, that follows a Mass of Christian Joy with polka music. Celebrant is the Rev. Alan E. Morris of St. Marcellus Church in Jefferson. For reservations, phone 724-883-2597 or 724-592-5932.
SHOAF FREE METHODIST CHURCH, located on Smiley Road between Fairchance and Smithfield, continues a revival today and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. with the Rev. Eugene Cowsert as evangelist. The Rev. Wayne R. Whoolery is pastor.
SIGNAL OF LIGHT FULL GOSPEL CHURCH will have special services today at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Mel Hilman.
SOLID ROCK MINISTRY- FAITH, HOPE, LOVE, 38 N. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, offers Sunday fellowship at 10 a.m. with worship at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. The food pantry is in operation Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A free coffee and doughnut ministry is in operation at the church Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. A gospel concert featuring One Touch from Uniontown will be held today at 6 p.m., followed by a meal. For more information, phone the Rev. Buzz Hall at 724-880-4714.
SPRINGHILL FURNACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located one mile north of the West Virginia state line on Route 857, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. The Rev. Dr. George M. Hickok is pastor. Timmy Austin will be Sunday greeter. For more information on the church, call 724-564-2042.
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 “What Is God Really Like?’ Aaron Long is acolyte. George Benward is welcoming person. Birthday celebrants are Craig Foster, Regan Wood, Wendy Roycroft, Carla Halterman, Earl Swaney IV and Merchant Collier Brownfield IV. The community is invited to services for the special presentation of a 1922 quilt made by the Uplifters Class with the embroidered names of 277 individuals of the church. Books will be given to the attendees. Hazel Randlett Guseman cared for the quilt, which will be presented to Tent Church by Myrtle Langley Gaster.
THIRD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 425 Union St., Uniontown, on Sunday offers a contemporary worship service at 9 a.m. and traditional worship service at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Doyle Snyder who speaks on “What We Must Do.’ For more information on church activities, phone the office at 724-438-2529.
TRINITY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, 126 Lincoln St., Uniontown, offers The School of the Bible, a new course, on Sunday at 6 p.m. This is an extended, in-depth series of lessons on the basics of biblical study. For more information, phone 724-437-6191.
TRINITY UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, corner of Morgantown and West Fayette streets, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. when the Rev. Dr. Robert Cahn, retired executive presbyter of Redstone Presbytery, is guest minister. The children’s sermon will be presented by Kayla Brown, Christian education assistant. Elaine Smith and Ginny Cellurale will host the coffee fellowship in the chapel after worship. 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, offers refreshments and fellowship Sunday from 10:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. worship service begins. Lugene Rossini from Family Health Council will talk about services provided by her organization. She will be on hand after worship to answer questions. His Kingdom Drama Team, directed by Randy Byers, will perform. The Rev. Tom Barnhart Jr. will preach the message “Still Not Saved.’ At 6:30 p.m., The Weimers will be in concert. Cake and ice cream will be served after worship. For more information, phone 724-437-5980.
UNIONTOWN CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 20 Robinson St., offers Saturday Night ALIVE, a contemporary praise and worship service, Saturday at 6 p.m.
This Sunday is Peace Sunday as the congregation celebrates the past and present as a peace church. The day begins at 9 a.m. with a special showing of the video “Dan West – Peacemaker,’ the story of the founder of Heifer Project International and Brethren Volunteer Service. Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m. During 10 a.m. worship, there will be special music from the children’s and chancel choirs. The youth fellowship will bring the message and the Decade to Overcome Violence representative will speak. The church offers valet parking and personal ear monitors. For more information, phone the pastor at 724-425-1866 or the office at 724-438-8372.
UNIONTOWN CHURCH OF CHRIST, 70 Roosevelt Drive, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. with Pulpit Minister Tim Lively delivering the message. Sunday’s evening worship is at the church building at 6:30. There are services Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. For more information, phone 724-439-4747 or 724-425-0288.
UNITED BAPTIST CHURCH, 126 N. First St., Connellsville, will hold revival services Wednesday at 7 p.m. with Minister Marva Kirby, associate pastor of City Chapel in Uniontown; Thursday at 7 p.m. with Minister Robert Crable, pastor of Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Fairchance; and Friday at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Vincent Winfrey, pastor of Mount Olivet Baptist Church in Uniontown. Line of Judah Praise Team and New Direction Choir are guests.
The annual Men and Women’s Day program will be offered on Sunday, Oct. 10, at 3:30 p.m. with the Rev. Leonard Kirby, pastor of City Chapel in Uniontown. The Rev. Albert L. Winfrey is pastor.
WALNUT HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 132 Collier Road, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. when the Rev. Arnold Husk will give the sermon “Being the Community of Christian Love.’ Service will be based on confirmation and reception into the church and United Methodist Women celebrating 135 years of service in mission. For more information on church activities, phone 724-430-0131.
WALTERSBURG CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, located five miles north of Uniontown on Route 51, welcomes the Rev. Charles A. Kohr as special speaker for meetings on Friday, Oct. 1 and Saturday, Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 3 with Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Kohr received his education at Eastern Nazarene College in Quincy, Mass., and Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Mo. He has served as a pastor of churches for 27 years in Missouri, Maryland and Pennsylvania, most recently in Belle Vernon Church of the Nazarene. He also organized one new church. He has served an additional 14 years as an evangelist conducting revivals and camp meetings throughout the United States and Canada.
During the 1993 Billy Graham Crusade in Pittsburgh, Kohr served as a supervisor of counselors.
The Rev. Bruce Poling is host pastor. For more information, phone 724-677-2568.
WEST LEISENRING UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 329 Third St., worships Sunday at 11 a.m. when lay minister Harry Wilson will have the sermon “What is God Really Like?’
YWBA, located at Route 21 and Duck Hollow Road, Uniontown, will have a fall and Christmas craft and bake sale on Oct. 2, following a 10 a.m. business meeting. Moderator is Mary Morgan.