Church briefs
Aug. 12, 2005 Vacation Bible Schools
FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 690 Morgantown Road, Uniontown, will hold Vacation Bible School Aug. 15-19 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in the Family Life Center with the theme “Jungle Adventure.’ It will feature high-energy worship, games, snacks and crafts. A special surprise is planned for commencement on Sunday, Aug. 21, at 6 p.m. For more information, phone the church at 724-437-8101.
GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH, 1 Grace Lane, Uniontown, will have Vacation Bible School Aug. 15-19 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for ages 3 to 11 with the theme “Safari Prayer Adventure.’ Phone 724-437-3401 or 724-437-5956 for more information.
MASONTOWN BRETHREN CHURCH will offer Vacation Bible School Aug. 15-19 from 6 to 8 p.m. Youths in first grade through senior high will learn stories of the “F.A.I.T.H. of the 12 Disciples.’ Adult classes will be taught on creation. For more information or transportation, phone 724-583-8377 (church).
MORNING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH, located on Third Street in Newell, announces Vacation Bible School will be held Aug. 23-25 from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information, contact Angel Zueger at 724-785-8513.
MOUNT ARARAT BAPTIST CHURCH, Filbert-Orient Road in Cardale, will hold Vacation Bible School Aug. 15-19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for youths ages 5 to 12. Transportation will be provided and lunch served. For more information, contact Minister Roslyn Rose at 724-246-2090.
OAK HILL BAPTIST CHURCH will host King of the Son Prayer Safari Vacation Bible School Aug. 15-19 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the K.I.C.K. Outreach Ministry Trailer at Strickland Estates, 10 Rose Garden, Smithfield. For more information, phone 724-569-0722 or visit the Web site at www.myvbs.com/oakhillvbs05.
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ADOPT-A-BLOCK PARTY: World Christian Outreach along with St. Rita Roman Catholic Church, St. John Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, United Baptist Church, Payne African Methodist Episcopal Church, Presbyterian Church of Connellsville USA and Calvary Assembly of God of Connellsville and local businesses and organizations are sponsoring an “Adopt-a-Block’ party on Saturday, Aug. 20, from noon until 4 p.m. at First Street and Meason Avenue, Connellsville.
This is the second Adopt-a-Block party held in Connellsville this year. The block parties are held to help meet the social, mental, economic and spiritual needs of the people of Connellsville.
There will be organizations present to give out literature and answer questions, including Adelphai Village, Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers of Fayette Inc., Head Start of Fayette County, Children and Youth Services, Fayette County Community Action Agency Inc., Area Agency on Aging, The Stern Center, Fayette E.M.S., Crime Victims Center, Rendu Services and Alternatives Yes Pregnancy Support Center as well as a representative from the Pennsylvania State Police.
There will be clowns, balloons, face painting, games and a moonwalk for children. There will be mime teams from Mount Olivet and Mount Sinai Churches for an afternoon of praise and worship. There will be free food and drink.
Officials said, “The Adopt-a-Block parties are being held for the benefit of Connellsville’s residents. It is our hope that you will come out in support of our efforts and take advantage of all the good things that will be offered at the block party. Together, we can make a difference in the City of Connellsville.’
For more information, phone the Rev. Bob Strader at 724-872-0886 or the Rev. Don Smith at 724-628-9285.
ALLISON CHRISTIAN CHURCH announces Battle Cry Camp-over will be held at the home of Denise Marker’s mother today and Saturday. On Sunday, elders are Charlotte Hughes and Will Chambers. Stephanie McCormick is worship leader. Karla Lent is junior church leader. The Rev. Michael Peton, pastor, is on vacation. The Rev. J.W. Hormell, pastor of Republic Christian Church, will preside at worship, which begins at 9 a.m.
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 “Spiritual Nitpickers,’ and praise choruses and hymns, led by song leader Barb Cruse, and accompanied by Sharon Brown. The traditional 11 a.m. service will have Brown’s message, and special music by Sharon Brown.
Loving Nursery Care is available for infants and children under 4. Tele-receivers are available for the hearing impaired.
BREAKTHROUGH WORSHIP CENTER, located on Ferguson Road in Mount Braddock, announces the youth group will meet today at 6:30 p.m.
The church worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. with contemporary worship led by the praise band and the Rev. Adam Lawson bringing the message, “Financial Breakthrough.’ The Intercessory prayer team meets at 5:30 p.m. Evening worship begins at 6 p.m. Midweek service is Thursday at 7 p.m.
Upcoming events include Intercessory prayer meeting Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Pastors Mike and Sandy Robinson will minister Sunday, Aug. 21, at 6 p.m. A youth worship service will be held Saturday, Aug. 27, at 6:30 p.m. The church will hold its one-year anniversary “Anointed Celebration’ Oct. 6-9. For more information, phone 724-434-5886.
BROWNSVILLE FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), 512 Second St., begins services at 10:45 a.m. on Sundays with the Rev. Paul Sandusky presiding. Nursery is available. For more information, phone 724-785-2488.
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 Road Signs of Life.’ Free Spirit will follow the picnic at West Bend. Participants should bring their own lawn chair. 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 services begin at 10 a.m. featuring music from the CAC Choir and special songs by Diana Bir and Barb Carson. Wednesday night’s service features Bible teaching by the Rev. Danny Aber. 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 BAPTIST CHURCH, located on McClellandtown Road, Route 21, Uniontown, announces Sunday is Missions Fun Day. Immediately following the 10 a.m. worship service, there will be carnival games for the kids, pony rides and a spaghetti dinner raising money for the upcoming missions conference in September. For more information on church ministries, call 724-439-0301.
CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, located at Clark Street and Collins Avenue, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. when the service focuses on the story of Joseph. The Rev. Maryann J. Long will give the sermon “God Always Has a Plan.’ Mary Meeder will offer special music. At 10:45 a.m., the congregation joins for praise and worship in fellowship hall. A fully staffed nursery and babyland are available.
CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF UNIONTOWN, 23 S. Gallatin Ave., will have Saturday Night praise and worship service at 6 p.m. with Kristy Marzo.
On Sunday at 10:30 a.m. worship, the Rev. Art Mace, senior minister, will give the sermon “The Act of Forgiveness.’ Ed Yauger will give the children’s sermon. Denise Zundel, church organist, will provide special music. There will be a baby dedication for Robert Adam VanVerth. Nursery and pre-school care as well as children’s church for age 3 to third grade is 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 deliver the message. There will be no Sunday evening service during the summer. The Rev. Robert Ellenberger will lead prayer on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Also Wednesday at 7 p.m. is the junior and senior high youth PowerJAM service and Kids on a Mission for younger children. Nursery care is provided for all services. For more information on church ministries, call 724-437-6850.
CHRIST CHURCH, a parish in the Anglican Communion, 319 Church St., Brownsville, worships Sunday with Holy Eucharist and sermon at 10:30 a.m. There will be Holy Eucharist at 11:30 a.m. Monday through Thursday. The Rev. Stanley Burdock is pastor. For further information on church ministries 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. There is a fashion show and luncheon on Sept. 24 in the church basement. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. For more information, phone 724-438-2376 or 724-437-7054.
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS, 91 Barbara St., Uniontown, offers a sacrament meeting Sunday at 10 a.m. Inspirational talks are given, the sacrament is offered and hymns are sung. The next activity will be announced at a later date. For more information, phone 724-439-4743.
CITY CHAPEL OF UNIONTOWN, 254 E. Main St., will honor the Rev. Leonard Kirby, pastor, with a banquet on Saturday, Aug. 20, at Duck Hollow Golf Club. The Rev. Mary Ann Strader will be guest preacher. Kirby has served as pastor for 21 years. His wife, the Rev. Marva McKinon Kirby, is assistant to the pastor. The celebration will continue on Sunday, Aug. 21, with the Rev. Mary Baker, pastor of Union Baptist Church in New Salem, as guest preacher for the 11 a.m. service and Bishop Thelma Mitchell, pastor of Free Holiness Church of Deliverance, Clairton, as the 4 p.m. guest preacher. Mitchell will be accompanied by her choir and congregation. For more information or banquet tickets, phone 724-245-7115.
COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 1264 West Penn Blvd., Uniontown announces Sunday worship is at 9:30 a.m. Pastors are the Rev. Roger Howard and the Rev. Daniel Brant. For more information, call 724-437-4740.
CONNELLSVILLE STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST, 519 Connellsville St., Uniontown, with Evangelist DeWitt Clinton, announces worship is Sunday at 10:45 a.m. and 7 p.m. For more information, call 724-438-1112.
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. Special music will be provided by Colin Edwards. On Sunday, Aug. 28, Melvin and Jan Wingrove will present their ministry with EMU International with an emphasis on the work in Uruguay. For more information on church activities, call 724-366-1474.
COVE RUN FREE METHODIST CHURCH, located at 345 Yauger Hollow Road, Lemont Furnace, will host its Annual Community Day celebration on Saturday at Raymond’s field. Yard sales begin at 8 a.m. in the field. The day-long celebration will include a bake sale, crafts, food tent, prize giveaways, chili cook off at 12:30 p.m. and pie contest at 1 p.m. Music will be presented by The Riddells, a gospel singing group from Ohio. Participants should bring a lawn chair if planning to listen to the music, which begins about noon. Raymond’s field is located on the Yauger Hollow Road in Lemont Furnace. It is the former Texas Eastern pipeline field. The Rev. Roger L. Yeager is pastor. For more information, phone the church at 724-437-1050 or 724-439-4439.
CRUSADE FOR JESUS APOSTOLIC CHURCH, located on Route 119 in Springhill Township, about two miles north of Point Marion, will observe its sixth anniversary on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Schedule includes 11 a.m. to noon, Brother Glenn Walker; 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., the Rev. Sherman Riggleman; 3 to 4 p.m., the Rev. Lee Roy Edgell, pastor; 4 to 5:30 p.m., music by Country Gospel Sounds; 7 p.m., healing service and music by The Mann Family. Refreshments are provided throughout the day.
Donations will go towards the rebuilding program. Crusade for Jesus was damaged by fire on March 13, 2004, and is in a rebuilding process. Although the new building is not completed, the church will be in the new structure Saturday.
DUNLAP’S CREEK CHURCH, 502 Twin Hills Road, Merrittstown, also known as the Old Stone Church, welcomes Harry Wilson as guest minister to Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service.
FAIRCHANCE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 17 N. Morgantown St., worships Sunday at 10 a.m. with guest speaker Stan Rogers bringing the message. Rogers will also speak Sunday at 6 p.m. worship. Childcare and transportation to all services is available. Call the church at 724-564-2080 for details.
FAIRCHANCE FREE METHODIST CHURCH, 53 S. Morgantown St., worships Sunday at 10:45 a.m. with the choir singing. The Rev. Paul K. Lesher has begun a new sermon series entitled “An Autobiography of God As Revealed By Jesus in the Parables.’ The sermon series seeks to reveal the basic DNA of God’s nature and illustrate how he works through lives. This Sunday’s message is “Far Away, Yet at Home (The Parable of the Elder Son).’ In addition, the church will offer praise choruses, hymns and a time to express testimonies and prayer concerns. Pre-school and junior church activities will be available for children. The church is handicapped accessible and air conditioned.
The church will hold a Youth and Children’s Ministry Kick-off on Sunday, Aug. 21, at 6:30 p.m. with a picnic, concert by Sanctified and a “fear factor” event. Youth in grades one through 12 are invited to attend by calling the church office to register.
For more information about church ministries, including Angel Food, phone the church office at 724-564-5000.
FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 690 Morgantown Road, Uniontown, about one-half mile south of Big Lots, worships Sunday at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. as the Rev. Don Immel brings the second of three messages on “The Normal Christian Life.’ This week’s sermon is entitled, “Sanctification: The Objective of the Cross.’ During the 6 p.m. service, the 212 youth Fine Arts participants will share their ministry and the college-age youths will lead in worship.
On Wednesday, 212 Ministry for youths, the Bible study “Manifestations of the Supernatural’ for adults and Griefshare will meet at 7 p.m. A staffed nursery is available during all services and transportation can be arranged by calling 724-437-8101, ext. 118.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 171 First St., Clarksville, will hold its Annual Men and Women’s Day on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. The Rev. Mary Morgan, pastor of Mount Herman Baptist Church in Morgantown, W.Va., will be guest speaker. The Rev. James C. Cherry, pastor, will be the 11 a.m. preacher. The choir and congregation will accompany Morgan, who also serves as moderator of the Youghiogheny Western Baptist Association Inc. in Uniontown. The Rev. Kamau Wilson, pastor of Little Zion Baptist Church in Jefferson, will be master of ceremonies. Sister Mary Ann Calloway is chairperson. Sister Christina Rutan is church clerk. Dinner will be served from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GRINDSTONE, located at 529 Grindstone Road, gathers for worship at 10:45 a.m. Sunday with Evangelist Michael A. Helms. For more information, phone the church at 724-785-2774.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), OF REPUBLIC announces Leona Ice will be guest soloist and Shirley Rittenhouse will serve as guest organist during Sunday’s 10:55 a.m. worship service. The Rev. J.W. Hormell will deliver the message “Picnic.’ A time for children is held during the service, followed by second hour and a supervised nursery directed by Donna Johnson and Rita Ballone. Jean Gordon is worship leader. Emily Murray is acolyte. Willard and Faye Biddle will greet the congregation. Immediately following the service, friends and members of the congregation will gather in the Mariam Anthony Fellowship Hall for the annual church picnic. For more information on activities, call 724-246-9387.
FIRST CHURCH OF GOD IN EDENBORN worships Sunday at 11 a.m. Pastor Olivia Jones and the congregation welcome Elder Linda Dean of Signal of Light Ministries in Edenborn as guest speaker on Aug. 14 and 21.
The church will host a women’s conference with the theme “Women on a Mission’ Monday, Aug. 29, through Saturday, Sept. 3, at 7 p.m. Speakers will be Minister Betty Winslow, Minister Juanita Harris, Pastor Natalie Dotson, Elder Linda Dean and Pastor Olivia Jones.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located on the Towne Square at Fourth and Liberty streets, California, announces the Rev. Paul N. Min will preach at the 10 a.m. Sunday worship service. Nursery care is available every Sunday. Deacon Sherry Jurik will serve as greeter. Gerald Fowler will lead Scripture readings. Alicia Kriebel will be acolyte. Flutist Loretta Heverley and church organist Carolyn Davis will perform a duet. Deacon Nanette Bodnar 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. The Rev. Donald E. Walls will give the sermon “Sweet, Sweet Praise.’ Edna Loeffel is head usher. Kathleen Hockenberry is liturgist. Joshua DuBois is acolyte. Ushers are Nan Chess, Barb Reiprich, Beth Rich and Jeremy Rich. Barb Harmon has nursery. Bill Grimm is greeter. Session meeting is Monday at 7 p.m. For more information on church activities, phone 724-564-2042. The Web site is www.fairchancefirstpresbyterianchurch.org.
FORT BURD UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF BROWNSVILLE, located next to Brownsville General Hospital, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. There is a special time for youths and a combined Sunday school class for preschool-aged children through sixth grade as part of worship time. For more information on activities, call 724-785-3080.
GARWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH, Route 481, 637 Scenic Drive near Daisytown, announces the end-of-summer event for all ages will be held on Sunday. At 5 p.m., children who attended Serengeti Trek Vacation Bible School will have a follow-up party. A picnic and bonfire for all ages will follow at 6:15 p.m. Those attending are asked to bring a friend, lawn chairs and a dessert. The church will supply hot dogs and beverage.
GIG COFFEE HOUSE, Route 857, south towards Fairchance in the Old Wynn Bargain Store, welcomes 3 Thirty 3 in concert today from 8 to 10 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. For more information, call 724-564-7868.
GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH, 1 Grace Lane, off Derrick Avenue, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. when the Rev. Nick Philiposian brings the message “Living Up to Our Faith.’ 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 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Special services are also held for youths. This Sunday, there will not be an evening service. Instead the church will celebrate its one-year anniversary with an ethnic dinner. Justin Argabright is pastor. For more information, phone 724-438-4850 or visit the Web site at www.gracecc.us.
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. There is a church picnic Sunday at Mary Klink’s home. BYF is Wednesday from 6:30 to 7:30 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 “God Works for the Good.’ It is also Dress Down Day and picnic Sunday. Those attending are to bring a covered dish. Picnic time will follow worship. Janet Adamovich is organist.
JERSEY CHURCH, located on Jersey Hollow Road between Ursina and Confluence, announces services will be held on Sunday at 7 p.m. Mountain Sounds of Somerset County will sing. This is the first established church in the Turkeyfoot area (1775). A historical landmark, the first church meetings were held at the home of Moses Hall. The first church building was a two-story log building with a porch, built in 1788. It was also used as a schoolhouse. The second building was built in 1838. Fire destroyed this structure. The third and present church was built in 1877. The church is open once a year so people can appreciate the religion of the early years. Many of the members are buried in the lower cemetery.
LAUREL MOUNTAIN BAPTIST CHURCH, Gibbon Glade, one mile north of the Mason Dixon line, 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.
LITTLE REDSTONE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Route 201, corner of Redstone Church Road and Navoo Hollow Road, announces a corn roast is planned for Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. For more information, phone the Rev. James Pond at 724-736-8135 or 724-736-0495 or 724-736-8361.
LOVE OUTREACH CHURCH, Village of Phillips on Peach Lane in Uniontown, offers a praise and worship gathering Sunday at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Margaret Jo Friedhof. The Harvest Aires Gospel Singers will perform. For more information on church ministries, call 724-438-LOVE (5683).
MASONTOWN BRETHREN CHURCH worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. when the Rev. Stephen S. Cole will give the sermon “That Vision Thing: What Can I Do?’ For more information, call 724-583-0279.
MCCLELLANDTOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Route 21, Church Hill, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. with Pastor William Lawson delivering the message “Forgiveness.’
MORNING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH, located on Third Street in Newell, announces Sunday worship begins at 10 a.m. Saturday Night Coffeehouse is closed. Church picnic is Aug. 21 at 1 p.m. at the Jefferson Township Park. For more information, contact Angel Zueger at 724-785-8513.
MOUNT CALVARY MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, Fairchance, will celebrate its 111th anniversary on Sunday at the 3:30 p.m. service with the Rev. Leonard Kirby, pastor of City Chapel, Uniontown. He will be accompanied by his choir and congregation. The Rev. Robert A. Crable is pastor.
MOUNT LEBANON BAPTIST CHURCH, Brownsville, will celebrate its annual Men and Women’s Day on Sunday at 4 p.m. Bishop Thelma Mitchell of the Free Holiness Church of Deliverance of Clairton will be speaker. Her choir and congregation will also attend. Dinner will be served. The Rev. Dr. Herman B. Jackson is pastor. Sister Catherine Travis and Deacon Stanley Crable are chairing the event.
MOUNT MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH, 30 Church St., Smithfield, worships Sunday at 8:30 a.m. with the Rev. Darrell Edgar bringing the message, “The Mercy of the Innocent.’ A time of fellowship will follow in the social hall. There is also worship at 10:45 a.m. with the Rev. Jay Hurley bringing the message “Dealing with your Nabal’s and the 5 Don’ts.’ Sarah Swaney will bring special music. For more information on church ministries, 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 Baptist Church Youth Ministry continues its children and youth musical workshop through Sunday. For further details, call Vince and Natalie Winfrey at 724-438-4844 or e-mail 2empoweryouth@verizon.net.
MOUNT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH, 803 Hillside Ave., Grindstone, will hold a prayer breakfast on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Minister Lucinda Wade from the Church of God in Coraopolis will be speaker. Wade is the daughter of Deacon Carlos and the Rev. Cynthia K. Hackett.
NEW BEGINNINGS COVENANT CHURCH, 171 Connellsville St., Uniontown, will host a contemporary praise and worship service Sunday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Mark Lawson bringing the message. Children’s church will be available. Church Picnic Rally 2005 will be held immediately following the morning service with evening services held at the rally site. There will be no evening services held at the church. For more information on church ministries, phone 724-437-0706.
NEW GENEVA BAPTIST CHURCH, Front Street, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. when the Rev. Robert J. Robinson delivers the message “Beware of the Little Sins.’ Eleanor Moore, Marcellus Evans, Carol Brooks and Janet Robinson will present special music. Children’s church is at 10 a.m.
NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 126 Brownsville Ave., Brownsville, on Sunday offers coffee and doughnuts at 9 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening praise and prayer service is at 6. Mid-week Family Night is Thursday at 7 p.m. with adult Bible study, youth group HYDRO, and children’s activities. Nursery is available. For more information, contact the Rev. Mike Outrich at 724-785-7141.
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 “Do You Know Who I Am?’ Congregational greeters are Joanne Adams and Ruth Dearth. A nursery is provided during worship for children age 6 and younger. Nursery attendants are Elaine Paull and Ashley Crago. The sixth annual Presby Peach Fest will be held on Saturday, Aug. 27, from 4 to 7 p.m. Tickets wil be sold at the door. Take out orders will be available with containers being provided by the church. Instead of a sidewalk sale, a bake sale will be held in front of the church during Peach Fest hours.
PAYNE AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH in Connellsville will host its Harvest Fellowship this Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday at 6 p.m., Connellsville native Gary Walker will appear in concert. Walker is the son of Kathleen Walker and the late John Walker. He is a recording artist with his latest release entitled “Storybook,’ which was released in Southeast Asia. He has performed in a variety of music genre, and has sung with Ray Charles, Ringo Starr and Christina Aquilera. The United Baptist Choir will accompany him. A love offering is requested at the door. Refreshments and the artist will be available after the concert.
On Sunday, St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church of Erie and its choir will be on hand. The Rev. Dr. Eugene Schoolfield II will present the message at 4 p.m. and his wife, the Rev. Annissa Schoolfield, will present God’s word at the 11 a.m. service. The Rev. Acquanetta Osborne is pastor.
PHILLIPS GOSPEL COFFEE HOUSE, located in the Village of Phillips on J.K. Packing Road in Uniontown, will not be open today and Saturday due to remodeling. Look for future concerts. For more information, phone 724-438-5683.
PILGRIM REST BAPTIST CHURCH, Whitsett, will host its second annual homecoming on Sunday. The Rev. Donna Singleton-Lowe, pastor, will deliver the message at the 11 a.m. worship service. Dinner will be served following morning worship. The Rev. Cynthia Hackett, pastor of Mount Zion Baptist Church in Grindstone, will bring the message at the 3:30 p.m. service. She will be accompanied by her choir and congregation.
PLEASANT VIEW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located two miles west of Smock at the intersection of the Pleasant View and Royal roads, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. Helen Kester will be guest preacher. Greeters will be Mark and Valerie Randolph. Acolytes will be David and Tom Sparrow. Kester will be Small Talker. A supervised nursery for kindergarten and preschool children is provided after Small Talk through the conclusion of worship.
Sunday, Aug. 28, after worship will be the Eighth Annual Personal Goods and Services Auction sponsored by the Stewardship and Mission Committee. A light lunch will be served.
Extra vegetables from gardens will be collected this year for distribution to the church’s food bank and soup kitchens in Brownsville and Uniontown. Share the Harvest boxes will be located at the back of the sanctuary for vegetable donations. The 2005 pictorial director is now available without charge at the back of the sanctuary. For more information on church activities, call 724-677-2149.
ST. ANDREW’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 307 High St., Brownsville, worships Sunday at 9 a.m. with the Rev. Jack Hernstrom. Communion is celebrated the second and fourth Sundays each month. Fellowship follows worship services on the first and third Sundays. Worshippers gather the first and third Sundays for fellowship after worship. For more information, call 724-785-3970.
ST. GEORGE MARONITE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6 Lebanon Terrace, Uniontown, will sponsor a bus to the 40th Assumption Pilgrimage at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon in North Jackson, Ohio, on Monday. For reservations, phone 724-438-4422, 430-0129 or the rectory at 724-437-5589. Bishop Gregory J. Mansour of the Eparchy of St. Maron of Brooklyn and Bishop Robert J. Shaeen of the Eparchy at Our Lady of Lebanon of St. Louis will both attend and celebrate Liturgies.
ST. GEORGE SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH IN CARMICHAELS will celebrate the annual parish Healthcare Day on Sunday. Each year, St. George Church gives thanks for the work of healthcare providers and has a dinner and program. Area ambulance servers are invited to have their ambulances blessed as part of the yearly celebration. The work of the Parish Nurse Practitioners Office is recognized at this annual observance. Millicent Mitzie Hunchuck is the parishioner nurse practitioner for St. George and provides consultation and assistance upon request to parishioners throughout the year. On Sunday during the Divine Liturgy, prayers will be offered for the health and welfare of parishioners involved in providing healthcare services and for the souls of parishioners departed this life who worked in the field of healthcare. Healthcare Day is scheduled each year in connection with the liturgical observance of St. Panteleimon the Great-martyr and healer. The Rev. Rodney Torbic is pastor.
ST. HUBERT ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Point Marion, is urging members to bring bouquets of flowers from their gardens, small bundles of grain sheaves and herbs to church to be blessed on the feast of the Assumption of Our Lady on Monday. This age-old custom has European roots as faithful brought fruits of the field to church to be blessed and then scattered over the flower/vegetable gardens and fields for future fertility and harvest. The founders of St. Hubert Parish were immigrants from Belgium who established the faith community in 1909. The Rev. Joseph Sredzinski, pastor, announces Mass on Monday, is at 12:15 and 6:30 p.m. The newly constructed church is located at 9 Sadler St.
ST. PAUL’S AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 187 Morgantown St., Uniontown, announces the Annual Men and Women’s Conference will be a Unity Convocation held today at 7 p.m., and Saturday at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. The theme is “Men and Women Uniting to Receive More of Christ.’ Guest speakers will be Bishop Kirby and Sandra Clements from Atlanta, Ga. They are associate pastors at the Cathedral at Chapel Hill under the direction of Bishop Earl Paulk. Lunch will be served between services on Saturday and no nursery will be available for Friday or Saturday. The conference will conclude on Sunday during the 11 a.m. worship service at which time Bishop Kirby Clements will be the guest speaker. Music will be rendered by God’s Choir. There will be no evening service.
ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 71 N. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, worships at 7 p.m. Saturday at Christ Lutheran Church, the Mountain Chapel at Chalk Hill with guest speaker Robert McKnight delivering the sermon. The congregation worships at St. Paul’s in Uniontown on Sunday at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. with guest speaker Richard Bierbower delivering the sermon. For more information call 724-437-9000, e-mail spluc@dp.netchool 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. Sunday. Serving as chalice bearers and lectors will be Robert Cimino, Janet Tanner and Donald Miller. Crucifer-acolyte will be Darren Webster. The Holy Eucharist and healing service is on Wednesday at noon. Altar Guild members for August are Jeanne Litman, Frances Chaney, Pam Balas and Debra Rhodes. 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 at 9:30 a.m. with Holy Communion, followed by an informal fellowship time. Kids Time with God, a program for children ages 3 through 8, 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.
SIGNAL OF LIGHT FULL GOSPEL CHURCH, Edenborn, announces the School of Ministry will resume class on Tuesday at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Dr. Henry Austin at 724-737-5250.
The youths will have a cookout and fellowship on Saturday, Aug. 27, and a youth church service on Sunday, Aug. 28. For more information, phone the church at 724-737-5052 or Kim Rose at 724-737-1234.
SOLID ROCK APOSTOLIC PENTECOSTAL CHURCH, 3320 Old McClellandtown Road, McClellandtown, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. and Wednesday at 7 p.m. There is a prayer service Friday at 9 p.m. There is prayer 45 minutes before each service. The Rev. Leslie Fuller is pastor. For more information, phone 724-785-3457.
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. with praise and worship at 11 a.m. On Aug. 14, Sunday school at 10:15 a.m. and evening praise at 6 p.m. is cancelled. Summer lunch program is available Monday through Friday through Aug. 18 from noon to 12:30 p.m. and is free to children under 18. 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.
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 “When God Puts You on Hold.’ Aaron Long is acolyte. Birthday celebrants are Danielle Emily Brownfield, Erin Tantlinger, Joseph Allen Long, Jacob Austin Lawless, Sheila Sutton and Gary Roycroft. Refreshments are served in Friendship Court after worship.
THIRD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 425 Union St., Uniontown, announces Erick Fitzgerald, the director of outreach and discipleship, will speak at both the 9 a.m. contemporary service and 11 a.m. traditional service this Sunday. His message is “Unity: It’s a Good Thing.’ A baptism service will be held during 11 a.m. worship. The Calles, missionaries from Spain, will speak during the 10 a.m. Sunday school hour in the sanctuary. Coffee and doughnuts are served between services. A time of prayer is held in the chapel at 9:15 a.m. An inquirer’s luncheon will be held at noon on Sunday in fellowship hall. A staffed nursery is available during both services, which are held in the air-conditioned sanctuary. There is ample parking with a special area for visitors, seniors and the handicapped. A Healing and Wholeness Service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the chapel. For more information on church activities or for transportation, call the office at 724-438-2529 or visit the Web site at www.3rdpres.org.
TRINITY UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, corner of Morgantown and West Fayette streets, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. when the Rev. Michael I. Orsted will bring the sermon “Our Hero, Joseph.’ Erin Nass is liturgist and Jacob Cahn is acolyte. A coffee fellowship will follow, hosted by Eric and Tammy Williams on the corner porch. A nursery is provided during worship for children 5 and under. For more information, visit the Web site www.trinityupc.net.
UNIONTOWN CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 20 Robinson St., opens its doors at 9:15 a.m. Sunday for prayer. During Sunday school and worship, the church will hear the annual report from delegate Bob Stein and others who attended the annual conference in Peoria, Ill. During the Sunday school hour, the Wrap-Up Video from the conference will be shown in the Willing Workers’ classroom and a more complete report will be given during the worship hour. Clara Kendall is the children’s storyteller and nursery service is available for infants and preschoolers. For more information, phone the church office at 724-438-8372 or the pastor at 724-425-1866.
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.utowncofc.org.
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION OF SMITHTON, located near the intersection of Route 51 and Interstate 70 in Smithton, will be the site where Rainbow Rising hosts an end of summer picnic Aug. 19 at 7 p.m. For more information, phone 724-872-5056 or email uucofsmithton@hotmail.com.
YWBA announces the Junior Young People Ministry will have a lock-in for youths ages 6 and up today at 8 p.m. until Saturday at 8 a.m. For more information, phone supervisor Brittany Winfrey at 724-434-1614.
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MCCLELLANDTOWN FREE METHODIST CHURCH, located on Blaine Avenue, will host a Christian Life Club Kick Off Carnival for children age 4 through sixth grade on Wednesday, Sept. 7, at 7 p.m. The Christian Life Club is a ministry that teaches spiritual, moral and character development through Bible lessons, recreation, crafts, earning badges and community service. The ministry will be held on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. throughout the school year. For more information, phone the Rev. Ginny Eberhart at 724-324-5025 or Debbie Torres at 724-737-5041.
MON VALLEY CONCERT will be held Saturday, Aug. 27, at 7 p.m. at Bentleyville Camp, (Interstate 70, Exit 32B) with Tried N True, featuring vocalist Sandy Reeves Lusco, Ron Lusco and Andrea Gump from Amity; Suzie Ackerman, jazz vocalist performing on radio, TV and church concerts; Tom Franzak, Catholic youth/young adult ministries, evangelistic ministries, music director at a Roman Catholic church; Audience of One, a praise and worship band with vocalist Sharon Kampe with William Bleil and Mike Pace. For more information, phone 412-881-5035.
TOURS PLANNED: Monsignor Edward McCullough, pastor of St. Aloysius Church in Dunbar, will be spiritual director on a “pilgrimage of thanksgiving’ to the Shrine of Our Lady at Lourdes, France, on Sept. 11-21. The tour will include visits to the shrine of the Miraculous Medal in Paris, Notre Dame, Basilica of the Sacred Heart, the tomb of St. Therese at Lisieux and other historical and religious sites.
A trip to Rome has been scheduled for Oct. 2-10, giving participants an opportunity to be present at an audience with newly elected Pope Benedict XVI. The tour will include visits to the catacombs, coliseum, major basilicas, Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel.
A trip to the Holy Land is scheduled for Nov. 8-18 to visit Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Bethany, Mount Tabor, Sea of Galilee and other sites.
A Germany/Austria Christmas market tour is set for Dec. 4-12 and includes historical castles and cathedrals as well as a cruise on the Danube River.
For a detailed packet, call 1-800-242-0728 or fax 724-543-2938 or email padre16201@yahoo.com and include your mailing address. Space is limited.