Church briefs
April 1, 2005 Today through next week:
ABUNDANT LIFE CHURCH, located at 1239 Brownfield Road, Uniontown, will have worship especially for generations X and Y today at 7 p.m., followed by a time of refreshments. Pastor J. Edward Loukota will deliver the message. 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 J. Cook will deliver the message.
ALLISON CHRISTIAN CHURCH announces there will be a spaghetti dinner at Harvest Time Ministry on Saturday at 4 p.m. to benefit the mission trip of Christina Ross and Beth Johnson. On Sunday at Allison, there is a penny sale. Elders will be Will Chambers and Charlotte Hughes. Lori Rosneck is junior church leader. Bob Peton is worship leader. The Rev. Michael Peton is pastor.
ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Beeson Avenue and Dunbar Street in Uniontown, announces Sunday’s casual 9 a.m. service includes the Rev. Thomas Brown’s message “Do You Live in Fear or Faith,’ the sacrament of Holy Communion and praise choruses and hymns, accompanied by pianist Sharon Brown. The traditional 11 a.m. service includes Brown’s message, the sacrament of Holy Communion and special music presented by the Asbury Chancel Choir, directed and accompanied by Jim Hutchinson. A special offertory solo will be presented by Cathy Hayes with Sharon Brown, flute, and Hutchinson, piano. 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.
BREAD OF LIFE TABERNACLE, 15 Bouquet St., located near the corner of Connellsville and Bouquet streets, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. with praise and worship, children’s church and youth ministry. There is also a contemporary praise and worship at 6 p.m. with special musical guests and dramas and children’s church. Believer’s Anointing class is being held Thursday at 7 p.m. free of charge. Refreshments will be served. The church’s ministries include Gospel on Wheels, Love Cupboard, Saturday Nite Live, prison and women’s shelter outreach and Community Storehouse. The Rev. Brian and Sharon Kisner are pastors and the Rev. John and Kelley Broadwater are ministers. For more information, phone the church at 724-438-4882.
BREAKTHROUGH WORSHIP CENTER, located on Ferguson Road in Mount Braddock, will continue revival services today and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. with Evangelist Ken Pounders of Priority Evangelism Rutherfordton, N.C. Each night will include contemporary worship, personal history, special music, drama and dance. The church also worships Thursday at 7 p.m. when the Rev. Mike Robinson of Passion Fellowship International will continue church leadership series and Breakthrough Prayer. An Empowering Leaders Conference will be held April 23 at 10 a.m. at Breakthrough for anyone in leadership. For more information on Priority Evangelism, visit www.priorityevangelism.org
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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. will give the sermon “The Funny Side of Doubt.’ This Sunday Daylight Savings Time begins and Holy Humor Sunday is observed in all three churches. This is a fun-filled Resurrection celebration on the Sunday after Easter that is becoming a tradition in many churches today. Officials said, “Come in your brightest clothing and plant to rejoice in the Lord. Come prepared to share some of the humorous moments that you have experienced relating to the church. Religious jokes are also welcome. God wants us to laugh and be joy-filled.’
On Thursday at 7 p.m., Wesley United Methodist Church in Connellsville will host Bishop Thomas J. Bickerton as he shares his vision for the churches of the conference. Participants will also have a chance to ask questions. 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 Sunday worship begins at 10 a.m. with special singing by the CAC Men’s Trio. Friday night youth service features biblical teaching and fellowship. A staffed nursery is available for all services. For more information, phone 724-438-5052 or visit the Web site at www.calvaryapostolicchurch.org.
CALVARY ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1316 S. Pittsburgh St., Connellsville, announces Missionary Jim Ozias and his family will be guest speakers on Sunday during the 6:30 p.m. service. The Ozias will speak about their call to Northern Asia from where they have recently returned. Ozias has family in the Connellsville area. A love offering will be taken to assist the Oziases in their work. Nursery is provided for young children.
Calvary will host an indoor camp meeting with Pastor and Nadine Van Riper and family on Saturday, April 9, at 6 p.m. Others ministering during the service include Jenny Dillick, the Richters, Promise, Sharon Husarik and Don and Mary Hough. A free-will offering will be taken to support The Healing Hearts Haven.
The Rev. Matt Goldsberry is pastor. For more information, phone 724-628-8835 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, located at Clark Street and Collins Avenue, Uniontown, worships Sunday when the Rev. Maryann Long gives the sermon “You Have to Believe It to See It.’ The chancel choir will sing. A staffed nursery and babyland are available.
CALVIN UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 307 Spring St., Brownsville, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. when the Rev. Aleda Arnold Menchyk will give the sermon “Living Faith.’ The chancel choir will sing special music. For more information on church activities, 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. with Anna Collins providing the music ministry.
On Sunday at 10:30 a.m. worship, the Rev. Art Mace, senior minister, will have the sermon “The Badge of Discipleship’ and the children’s sermon. 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.
CHERRY TREE ALLIANCE CHURCH, 640 Cherry Tree Lane, Uniontown, across from Uniontown Wal-Mart, on Sunday offers a contemporary service at 8:30 a.m. and a traditional service at 10:45 a.m. In both services, the Rev. Jack Herman will give the message. Sunday evening, there will be a congregational meeting. The annual Pal/Gal dinner, which this year is a box lunch picnic, will be held Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Nursery care is provided for all services. For more information on church ministries, phone 724-437-6850.
CHRIST CHURCH, a parish in the Anglican Communion, 319 Church St., Brownsville, welcomes the Right Rev. Henry Scriven, assistant bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, on Sunday. Intercessory prayer is at 10:15 a.m.; KIDSCHURCH Choir will perform. The Festival Holy Eucharist and sermon is at 10:30 a.m. During the service, Scriven will confirm, baptize and administer First Holy Communion to new members. Monday, there will be no services and the church office will be closed. There will be no morning Eucharist on Tuesday. Holy Eucharist is Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday at 11:30 a.m. The Rev. Stanley Burdock is pastor. For further information or directions to the church, phone 724-785-7958.
CHRIST UNITED METHODIST 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. The mother-daughter banquet is May 10.
COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 1264 West Penn Boulevard, Uniontown announces Sunday worship is at 9:30 a.m. Pastors are the Rev. Roger Howard and the Rev. Daniel Brant. For more information, phone 724-437-4740.
CONFLUENCE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, Yough and Sterner streets, about 25 miles south of Somerset on Route 281 and 30 miles east of Uniontown, announces Larry Ahlborn will present a gospel concert on Sunday at 7 p.m. Ahlborn, of Youngwood, Pa., has been playing and singing gospel music for many years. He has a mellow tenor voice with a down-home style. A love offering will be received. The Rev. Ron Schaeffer is pastor. For more information, phone 814-395-3639.
CORNERSTONE BIBLE CHURCH, meeting at Franklin Grange, located off Route 40, turn at Jackson Farms Store onto Stone Church Road, go 1.2 miles and turn left onto Bunker Hill Road, 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.
DENBEAU HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN CHURCH, located on East End Road in Denbeau Heights, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with the Rev. Roland O’Brien.
DUNLAP’S CREEK CHURCH, 502 Twin Hills Road, Merrittstown, also known as the Old Stone Church, welcomes the Rev. Gail E. Mason as guest minister to Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service.
EAST LIBERTY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 169 Main St., Vanderbilt, reminds the congregation to turn its clocks ahead one hour Saturday night. Sunday worship is at 11 a.m. John Jennings is lay pastor. For more information on church activities, phone 724-529-7262. The Web site is www.forministry.com/USPAPCUSAELPCE/
FAIRCHANCE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 17 N. Morgantown St., will have a worship and Communion service at 10 a.m. Sunday. Bill Morgan, daughter Chelsey and the First Baptist Church Choir will provide special music. Sunday at 6 p.m., the Rev. Philip Elliott, guest speaker, will address the congregation while the youths and children also meet. Childcare and transportation to all services is available. Phone the church at 724-564-2080 for details.
FAIRCHANCE FREE METHODIST CHURCH, 53 S. Morgantown St., announces Sunday worship begins at 10:45 a.m. with the choir singing. The Rev. Wayne Sawyer will share the message “The Transformation of Thomas.’ Preschool and junior church activities are available for children. For more information, including Angel Food, phone 724-564-5000.
FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 690 Morgantown Road, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m., beginning its 40 Days of Purpose Campaign with the Rev. Don Immel’s message “Don’t Waste Your Life.’ For the next seven weeks, small groups will meet and Sunday morning messages will promote connecting to God’s purpose for our lives. A Kickoff Potluck Dinner will be held at 6 p.m. in the Family Life Center for those planning to participate in the campaign. There will be no service in the sanctuary or other group meetings Sunday evening. 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 Patty Roddy will be guest speaker 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 a second hour and a staffed nursery, directed by Rita Ballone and Donna Johnson. Brenda DelSignore is worship leader. Tiffany Cox is acolyte. Betty Zacovic will greet the congregation. The Four C’s Clothing Center and Ministry will be open Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the new garage building. For more information on church activities, phone 724-246-9387. The Rev. J.W. Hormell is minister.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located on the Towne Square at Fourth and Liberty streets, California, announces Sunday, the Rev. Paul N. Min will preach the sermon “Ascension’ at the 10 a.m. worship service. Nursery care is available every Sunday. Dan and Angie Fowkes will serve as greeters. Clerk of Session Isabelle Anderson will lead Scripture readings. Samuel Luketich will be acolyte. The choir, directed by Elder Edie Skekel and accompanied by organist Carolyn Davis, will perform. Elder Jeannie King will provide the inspirational Easter Moment. The Parsons Family will host coffee hour. The Daisytown Presbyterian Church worships at 11:45 a.m. Sunday. 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 will give the sermon “Sight Unseen!’ Beth Rich is head usher. Nan Chess is liturgist. Westley Nixon is acolyte. Ushers are Andrew Harmon, Mike Harmon, Amy Lewis and Kathleen Hockenberry. Beth Rich has the nursery. Bill Grimm is greeter. 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. There is a staffed nursery for children age 4 and younger, sponsored by the deacons. There is a special time for youths. Worship will include a hymn sing of favorite Easter hymns. The April prayer list will be distributed. The monthly special offering of non-perishable food items for the St. Vincent de Paul Society will be received. For more information on church activities, phone 724-785-3080.
GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH, 1 Grace Lane, off Derrick Avenue, Uniontown, worship Sunday at 10:30 a.m. when the Rev. Nick Philiposian brings the message “The Final Word on Prayer.’ Nursery is provided. For more information, phone the office at 724-437-3401.
GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, currently holding services at the South Union Township Fire Department Social Hall located at 364 South Mount Vernon Ave., Uniontown, worships Sunday at 6 p.m. and Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Special services are also held by the youth department. This Thursday is youth night. The Rev. Justin Argabright is pastor. For more information, phone 724-438-4850 or visit the Web site at www.gracecc.us
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GREAT BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH, 47 W. Fayette St., Uniontown, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. Neil W. Hoppe, interim pastor, 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.
HOPEWELL UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 400 Hopewell Road, Brownsville, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. when the Rev. Gail E. Mason’s sermon is “My Peace I Leave With You.’ The anthem is “I Know That My Redeemer Lives.’ Set clocks ahead one hour as the time changes this weekend. Janet Adamovich is organist.
HOUSE OF PRAYER MINISTRY, 141 Main St., Smock, worships Sunday at 9 and 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. and Wednesday at 7 p.m. The Rev. Gary R. McFadden is pastor.
JACOB’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 342 Lutheran Church Road, German Township, near Masontown, Smithfield and McClellandtown, will continue looking at the Seven First Words of Christ in the Gospel of St. John during Sunday’s 9 a.m. worship service. On Monday, Jacob’s will have its monthly Monday night Bible study on the letters of St. Paul at the home of the Rev. Todd Kornahrens in Masontown. On Wednesday, Jacob’s will resume its regularly scheduled Wednesday Bible study at 6:30 p.m. For the month of April, they will watch and discuss Luther the movie. For more information on church activities, phone the church at 724-583-9040 or visit the Web site at www.lutheransonline.com/jacobslutheran
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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 a Holy Communion service. The Rev. David White is pastor. For more information, phone 724-785-4280.
MASONTOWN AREA ECUMENICAL CHOIR will present the Easter cantata “Amazing Love’ on Sunday at 7 p.m. at the Masontown Mennonite Church, located off the Masontown-Smithfield Road on the Mennonite Church Road, approximately one mile from Masontown. The 25-voice choir, members of 10 area churches, is directed by Gail Diamond with Louis Diamond serving as narrator. The Rev. Ron Smith is host pastor. For further information or directions, phone 724-583-9245.
MASONTOWN BRETHREN CHURCH, 110 W. Church Ave., worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. when the Rev. Stephen Cole will preach “How Can I Be Sure?’ Several members of the choir will sing with the Ecumenical Choir Easter Cantata at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Masontown Mennonite Church.
MASONTOWN MENNONITE CHURCH, Smithfield Masontown Road, announces the ladies sewing circle will host a Linus Blanket Program Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon that’s open to the public. Worship is Sunday at 10:30 a.m. The ecumenical choir will present the “Amazing Love’ cantata at 7 p.m. King’s Kafe is open Tuesday at 6 p.m. The Rev. Ronald Smith is pastor.
MCCLELLANDTOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Route 21, Church Hill, announces the Rev. Sandra McCain of Grindstone will lead Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service. Her sermon is “Transformed Lives.’ She is a retired schoolteacher and serves as an associate minister of Mount Lebanon Baptist Church in Brownsville. The deacons will have a fellowship time at 10:45 a.m. following Sunday school. Youth fellowship is at 6 p.m. led by Judy, Megan and Davon Angelo.
MOUNT MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH, 30 Church St., Smithfield, worships Sunday at 8:30 a.m. with the Rev. Darrell Edgar presenting special emphasis on “The Lord’s Supper.’ Regular worship begins at 10:45 a.m. with the Rev. Jay Hurley bringing the message “Touching the Untouchables.’ The senior choir will bring special music. For more information on church ministries or the early service, call 724-569-4847 or check the Web site at www.mtmoriahbaptistchurch.net.
MOUNT OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH, 51 Stewart Ave., Uniontown, announces the Mount Olivet Youth Choir will host its 12th Annual Gospel Spring Concert on Sunday at 5 pm. Minister Douglas Wright of City Chapel in Uniontown will be master of ceremonies. Features guests will be Youth With a Mission of Belle Vernon. The Rev. Vincent Winfrey is pastor. Emma Martin is director. Rafell Williams is president.
NEW GENEVA BAPTIST CHURCH, Front Street, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. when the celebration of the Lord’s Supper will be observed. The Rev. Robert J. Robinson will deliver the message “Christ’s Presence.’ Beth Provance, Cody Ellsworth and Bob and Carol Brooks will present special music. A series of studies in Revelation will begin Monday at 6 p.m. with Janet Robinson as teacher.
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 “No Doubt About It.’ The deacons will host the Hunger Fund Luncheon immediately following the service. Congregational greeters are Emily Nagy and Arianne Gmutza. A nursery is provided during worship for children age six and under. Nursery attendants are Pat Dearth and Lisa Crago. Ushers for April are Tom Martin, Marty Bavetz, Bryan Seaton and John Paull.
PHILLIPS GOSPEL COFFEE HOUSE, located in the Village of Phillips on J.K. Packing Road in Uniontown and an outreach ministry of Love Outreach Church of Uniontown, will hold a jamboree today at 8 p.m. Groups to appear include The Harvest Aires, Bob Denny, Evelyn, Cliff, Flaming Fire, Charci (Ron Barnabac), Betty Reicks and Kathy Stewart. On Saturday, Gail Perney from West Newton will be in concert at 8 p.m. Perney has been a Christian vocalist since 1987 and has sang for various organizations, including Family Life, Pageant for Peace, West Newton Light Up Night. Doors open at 7 p.m. For more information, phone 724-438-5683.
PLEASANT VIEW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located two miles west of Smock at the intersection of the Pleasant View and Royal roads, announces Pleasant View Cemetery’s annual clean up will begin Saturday. All arrangements must be removed from the cemetery prior to that date. Arrangements may be replaced after April 16.
The Rev. Keith Conover will preach “The Gospel for Doubters, Cynics and Non-Saints’ at Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service. Special music will be provided by soprano soloist Irene Williams. Greeters will be John and Audrey Gribble. The annual meeting of the Jelly Bean Club will be held during Small Talk. 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.
Parents have a night out while the church cares for their children with movies, crafts, games and a light snack. There will be adult supervision. Date is Friday, April 8, from 6 to 10 p.m. Members of the youth group will embark on Redstone Presbytery’s Ninth Annual Youth Cruise on the Gateway Clipper on Friday, April 8. To help defray costs, group members are holding a spaghetti and meatballs dinner on Sunday, April 10, from noon to 3 p.m. For more information on church activities, phone 724-677-2149.
ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF PITTSBURGH, which includes Greene and Washington counties, announces Bishop Donald W. Wuerl will be celebrant and homilist for a special Mass on Sunday at noon at St. Paul Cathedral in Oakland to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the U.S. Bishops’ pastoral letter on racism. The Mass will help Catholics reflect on what they can do to address racism in their own lives and communities. The theme is “One Bread, One Body.’ For more information, phone 412-456-3170.
ROSCOE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 300 Main St., on Sunday welcomes Russell Baird of Prosperity to the 11 a.m. worship service. Bair will begin assisting the Rev. Dr. John Rankin as part of his training to become a Washington Presbytery commissioned lay pastor. Baird is into the second year of this two-year training program, designed by the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. Rankin will give the sermon “The Truly True Believer.’ The chance choir will sing, directed by Mary Catherine Schmidt and accompanied by pianist Tina Bolin. Cecelia Seftas is worship greeter for this first Sunday of Daylight Savings Time. On Thursday, April 14, at 11 a.m., a video/discussion group will meet in fellowship hall for the topic, “Palestine, Crossroads of The World,’ led by Rankin.
ST. GEORGE SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH IN CARMICHAELS announces representatives of the church went to St. Elijah Serbian Orthodox Church of Aliquippa where Dean Very Rev. Stevan Stepanov is priest for vesper services. Guest homilist was the Rev. Milan Pajic, priest of St. George in Midland. This Sunday, representatives will travel to St. George in Midland for Vespers where the Rev. Rev. Rade Merick, senior editor of the Path of Orthodoxy and priest of Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Church of Steubenville will preach.
ST. HUBERT ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Point Marion, continues its annual nine-day Great Novena to the Divine Mercy daily until Divine Mercy Sunday at 3 p.m. when several priests will be available for confession and Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament with concluding prayers of the novena. The Rev. Joseph Sredzinski is pastor. Prayer cards and religious articles on Divine Mercy will be available. The congregation gathers in the Point Marion Lions Skating Rink until construction of the new church is completed in May.
ST. OLIVER PLUNKETT, ST. MICHAEL ARCHANGEL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH IN FREDERICKTOWN, announces a charismatic Mass will be held Thursday at 6:30 p.m. presented by the River of Life Prayer Group. The Rev. Lawrence Manchas of St. Sebastian Parish in Belle Vernon will be celebrant. A hymn sing will be held at 6:30 p.m. A covered-dish social will follow the Mass in the parish hall. The next charismatic Mass will be held May 5.
ST. PAUL’S AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 187 Morgantown St., Uniontown, announces the Rev. Alfred Thompson Jr. will be speaker for Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service. Music will be rendered by the senior choir and Holy Communion will be served. Thompson will also bring the message for the 6 p.m. service.
On Sunday, April 24, the Mothers of Zion will host the Rev. Myra Bell of Living Way Christian Fellowship in Pittsburgh during the 6 p.m. worship service. For more information, phone 724-437-1418.
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 the 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. Holy Communion worship service. The Rev. Paul N. Frank Jr. will deliver the sermon “chosen.’ The Celebration Ringers under the direction of Mark Santore will perform at the 10:45 a.m. worship service with director of music/senior choir director William Dreucci and organist Judith VanBremen. A contemporary/healing service led by the praise band at St. Paul’s will be held on April 9 at 6 p.m. A healing service will be conducted by Frank for those attending the service. For more information call 724-437-9000 or e-mail at begin spluc@dp.netchool spluc@dp.netchool end
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ST. PETER’S CHURCH, a parish of the Anglican Communion, 60 Morgantown St., Uniontown, will have the administration of the Holy Eucharist Sunday at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Serving as chalice bearers and lectors will be David Hoover, Christy Harwood and Van Evans. Crucifer and acolytes are Kayla Warren, Paul Taylor and Michelle Waggett. The Holy Eucharist and healing service will be held at noon on Wednesday. Members of the altar guild for April are Janet Tanner, Lori Rodeheaver, Nancy Shanaberger and Chris Rose. 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 the sacrament of Holy Communion at 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship. Kids Time with God, a program for children ages three through eight, will be held in Noah’s Room during 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.
SCOTTDALE CHORAL SOCIETY, directed by Dwight Brown and accompanied by Sue Booher, will present its final concert in the Easter series at Everson Evangelical Church on Sunday at 7 p.m.
SETON HILL UNIVERSITY IN GREENSBURG announces the Office of Campus Ministry in conjunction with the Sisters of Charity is sponsoring an information session and fund-raising event for the Makaya Water Project in Fondwa, Haiti, on Wednesday at 7 p.m. in room 409 of the Administration Building. On April 12-13, the college will sponsor a bottled water sale with proceeds going to the Makaya Water Project. Bottled water may be purchased in the dining hall in the Lowe Building from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. For more information, phone 724-830-1075.
SOLID ROCK MINISTRY- FAITH, HOPE, LOVE, 38 N. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, announces the 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. Upcoming events include National Day of Prayer on May 5 at Marshall Park from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Guest speakers include local officials, veterans, various church ministers and other organizations. Local gospel groups will lead praise and worship from 3 to 6 p.m. For more information, or transportation phone the Rev. Buzz Hall at 724-880-4714.
SPRINGHILL FURNACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 2459 Springhill Furnace Road on Route 857, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with the Rev. George “Joey’ Hickok. For more information, call 724-564-0136.
STAR JUNCTION BAPTIST CHURCH, located one mile north Route 201 and 5.5 miles south of Route 70 at 118 Church Street behind McDonald’s at the traffic light on Route 51 in Star Junction, announces a gospel concert by the Songsters quartet will be held on Saturday, April 9 at 7 p.m. The Rev. Don Bowser is pastor.
STREETS OF GOLD MINISTRY will present a Southern Gospel Music Weekend today at 1 and 6 p.m. with the Dixie Melody Boys and Saturday at noon and 5 p.m. Tickets are required. The ministry will present Mercy River Quartet from Ohio in concert at White Oak Christ United Methodist Church in North Huntingdon Township on April 15. A love offering will be taken. For more information, phone Streets of Gold at 412-372-0110.
THIRD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 425 Union St., Uniontown, announces the Rev. Doyle Snyder, interim pastor, will give the message “Jesus’ Crucifixion and Capital Punishment’ during Sunday’s 9 and 11 a.m. worship services. An American Red Cross blood drive will be held Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 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 give the sermon “Resurrection and Real Life.’ Acolyte for April is Dillon Shoaf. Following worship, the coffee fellowship will be hosted in the chapel by John and Terri Sharp. 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, announces on Sunday, fellowship and refreshments is from 10:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. the hour of worship. The Rev. Tom Barnhart Jr. will preach the message “What’s the Matter With Me?’ There is also Sunday worship at 6:30 p.m. On Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., the Rev. Gary French will lead a study on The Revelation while youths are in a Bible-learning team competition. For more information on church ministries, 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 will bring the message “Holding the Home Together.’ A special “Family Dedication’ will be held during the service. Seth McElroy will be children’s storyteller and there will be special music by the chancel choir, directed by Jeremy Kendall. The church offers a nursery for infants and preschoolers. 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 p.m. For more information, phone 724-439-4747 or check the Web site at www.uniontownchurchofchrist.org
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UNITED CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Malden Crossroads, California, will have the installation of its new pastor, the Rev. Jana Quisenberry, at Sunday’s 10 a.m. worship service. Dinner will follow. April 7-9 is the rummage sale. Phone the church for donation information and times at 724-938-2098.
WALNUT HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 132 Collier Road, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. when the Rev. Arnold G. Husk delivers the sermon “The Healing of Persons.’ For more information on church activities, phone 724-430-0131.
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MOUNT PLEASANT CHURCH OF GOD, 936 W. Main St., is offering discounted tickets to Dr. Gary Smalley’s DNA of Relationships Seminar in Wexford April 22-23. For more information, contacted the Rev. Charles Yost at 724-547-7110 or begin mpcog@zoominterenet.net mpcog@zoominterenet.net end
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MOUNT PLEASANT MINISTERIUM is offering several scholarships to area church camps this summer for youths who will be in grades four to eight in the 2005-2006 school year and are not involved in the local church. Various church camps from different denominations will be used. For more information, phone the Rev. Rich Hartman, president, at 724-547-2288.
MOUNT ST. MACRINA RETREAT CENTER IN UNIONTOWN is offering the following retreats: “End of Life Issues: A Christian’s Approach’ with Andrew D. Ferguson III on April 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. Registration is due April 12. “Spirit and Life in the Golden Years’ with Sister Marian Senish on April 23 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Registration is due April 15. “Forgiveness and Healing’ with the Rev. William Kiel on May 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., which concludes with healing liturgy. Registration is due April 28. “Poustinia Retreat’ with Sister Carol Petrasovich on May 27 at 7:30 p.m. to May 29 at 10:30 a.m. Registration is due May 17. “Guided Retreat’ with Sister Carol Petrasovich and Sister Barbara Jean Mihalchick on June 26-July 2. Registration is due June 16. “Spiritual Refreshment for Teachers’ on July 6 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Registration is due June 30. Women’s Weekend Retreat’ with Sister Carol Petrasovich on July 8-10 with Sister Carol Petrasovich. Registration is due June 30. For more information, phone the retreat center at 724-438-7149.
ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 50 Jefferson St., Uniontown, announces the following schedule for Masses with Blessings and Prayers for Healing: Wednesday, April 13, at 7 p.m. at Mount St. Peter Church in New Kensington, 724-335-9877; Thursday, April 14, at 7 p.m. at St. Benedict Church in Marguerite, 724-834-9045; Sunday, April 17, at 2 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church in Uniontown, 724-437-7569; and Sunday, April 24, at 2 p.m. at St. Mary Church in Leckrone, 724-737-5736.