Church briefs
Aug. 19, 2005 Vacation Bible Schools
CALVARY APOSTOLIC CHURCH, located on Rolling Hills Estate road in North Union Township between Sylvan Heights Cemetery and the PennDOT facilities, will sponsor “A Holy Land Adventure’ Vacation Bible School Aug. 22-26 from 6 to 8 p.m. for kids of all ages. For more information, call 724-437-1032.
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.
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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. There are contemporary worship services at 9:15 and 10:45 a.m. Nicholas J. Cook will deliver the message “Forgiven.’
ALLISON CHRISTIAN CHURCH announces Battle Cry meets today at 6:30 p.m. Christina Ross is back from her mission trip to Romania and will update the congregation on her experiences. The youths of the church are conducting a flower bulb fund-raiser. There is a penny sale Sunday. On Sunday, elders are Bob Peton and Rick Marker. Worship leader is Stephanie McCormick. Junior church leaders are Jeff and Cheryl Johnson. The Rev. Michael Peton is pastor.
ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Beeson Avenue and Dunbar Street in Uniontown, announces Adventure Day Camp Sunday is celebrated at both the 9 and 11 a.m. services. Asbury Youth will lead the 9 a.m. service, which includes the Gnagey Memorial Moment, Mission Project Presentation, Communion and A.S.K. 7.7-C-PATHS Scripture and Lessons Message. Deb Conn, Adventure Day Camp director, will lead the kindergarten to sixth-grade campers and youths in worship at 11 a.m. The service will include the Gnagey Memorial Moment, Mission Project Presentation, Campfire Tunes, led by Barb Cruse and Irene Dickerson, CIRCLE G RANCH Scripture and Lessons Message by the campers and A.S.K. 7.7-C-PATHS Scripture and Lessons by the youths. Loving Nursery Care is available for infants and children to age 4. Tele-receivers are available for the hearing impaired.
BEAR RUN CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, located on Route 381 just a half mile north of the entrance to Fallingwater, the Frank Lloyd Wright house, welcomes the public to join them Sunday at 9:30 a.m. to hear Bill and Rona Hemminger of Stoyestown, who are mission program coordinators for the Western Pennsylvania District Church of the Brethren. The Hemmingers serve on the board of directors at the Brethren Orphanage in El Hogar de Ninos Emanuel in San Padro Sula, Honduras, Central America. There will be pictures and slides about the children and the activities at the Children’s Home there in Honduras. There will be time for questions and answers.
BREAKTHROUGH WORSHIP CENTER, located on Ferguson Road in Mount Braddock, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. with contemporary worship and the Rev. Adam Lawson bringing the message. The church welcomes the Revs. Mike and Sandy Robinson of Western Maryland Christian Center/Passion Fellowship International as guest speakers Sunday at 6 p.m. The church dance team will perform. Fellowship will follow the service. For more information about Passion Fellowship, visit www.passionfellowship.com. Midweek service is Thursday at 7 p.m.
The fall discipleship class begins Sept. 1 at 7 p.m. Fresh Fire Ministries will meet at the church Saturday, Sept. 3, at 6:30 p.m. The Revs. Adam and Hillary Lawson will speak at the 10th anniversary revival celebration for Western Maryland Christian Center Sept. 4-9. Evangelist Ken Pounders will speak at the church Sept. 11 at 6 p.m. For more information on Pounders or Priority Evangelism, visit www.priorityevangelism.org. The men of the church will attend Men of Valor 2005. The youth group meets Saturday, Sept. 24. For more information, call 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 officiating. Nursery is available. For more information, call 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 “Making Use of Handicaps.’ 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 worship team and Jeff Marton. 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 ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1316 S. Pittsburgh St., Connellsville, welcomes John Curry of Gideons International on Wednesday at 7 p.m. The Gideons International is a non-profit organization founded in 1899, which serves an extended missionary arm of the church. The Gideons are operating in 175 countries. They are best known for providing Bibles in schools, jails, hospitals, hotels and the armed services. There is plenty of parking and seats available. For directions, phone 724-628-8835, Tuesday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. An offering will be collected to support the work of the Gideons. The Rev. Matt Goldsberry is pastor.
CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, located at Clark Street and Collins Avenue, Uniontown, offers First hours Sunday at 9:30 a.m. The Rev. Maryann J. Long will give the sermon “Who Do You Say That I Am?’ Bev Kohler will offer special music. Second hour praise and worship begins with refreshments at 10:45 a.m. in the fellowship hall. The church will focus on being “Transformed Living Sacrifices.’ 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 the Rev. Art Mace.
On Sunday at 10:30 a.m. worship, Mace, senior minister, will give the sermon “The Carpenter’s Bridge’ and give the children’s sermon. Denise Zundel, church organist, will provide special music. There will also be a baby dedication for Cesare Freddie Angelo Schad. Nursery and pre-school care as well as children’s church for age 3 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 Jack Herman will continue his series on “The Best Life You Can Live on Earth’ with the message “The Life of the Wise: Understanding and Living in God’s Glorious Will.’ On Wednesday at 7 p.m. is the summer praise service, studying John Ortberg’s book “Everyone is Normal Until You Get to Know Them’ and 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, phone 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. The Rev. Deacon Jack Dolan will preside at Holy Communion and Mark Kovscek will preach. There will be no daily Holy Eucharist or studies this week. 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 Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. at the church. It will be a devotional for adults, focusing on improving family relationships. Brother and Sister Crossley are speakers who will offer good counsel and advice. On Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. at the church, there will be a variety show highlighting music, dancing, comedy and a display of arts and crafts. For more information, phone 724-439-4743.
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, call 724-437-4740.
CONGRESS OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION will hold its annual Sunday school picnic today at the YWBA Christian Center with food, games and fellowship. A doll collection will be available. Sister Arlene Miller is president. The Rev. Mary E. Morgan is YWBA moderator.
CONNELLSVILLE STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST, 519 Connellsville St., Uniontown, with Evangelist DeWitt Clinton. Worship is Sunday at 10:45 a.m. and 7 p.m. For more information, phone 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. On Sunday, Aug. 28, Melvin and Jan Wingrove will present their ministry with EMU International with an emphasis on the work in Uruguay. There is a dinner after the morning worship service. For more information on church activities, phone 724-366-1474.
DENBEAU HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN CHURCH, located on the East End Road, 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. Andrew Slade as guest minister to Sunday’s 11 a.m. service.
EAST LIBERTY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 169 Main St., Vanderbilt, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Guest soloist is Mark Tory. Officials said, “We ask for prayers for our pastor, John Jennings, who has been diagnosed with amyloidosis.’ 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., worships Sunday at 10 a.m. Chelsey Morgan will share special music. Sunday evening worship is at 6. 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., worships Sunday at 10:45 a.m. with the choir singing. The Rev. Paul K. Lesher recently began 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 “How to Live Without Anxiety (The Parable of the Growth of the Seed.)’ 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 at 6:30 p.m. with a picnic, concert by Sanctified and a fear factor event. Youth in grades one through 12 may attend by calling the church office to register. For more information about ministries, including Angel Food, phone the church office at 724-564-5000.
FAIRVIEW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Laurendale Road, Grindstone, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. James Myers. Children’s program is available during worship. There are ministry opportunities for people of all ages. For more information or directions, call 724-677-9940.
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 concludes his series of messages on “The Normal Christian Life.’ This week’s sermon is entitled, “Consecration: Our Response to the Cross.’ The 6 p.m. service will be held in the Family Life Center as the church celebrates the Jungle Adventure Vacation Bible School commencement.
Wednesday is Family Night at 7 p.m. with Royal Rangers and Missionettes for children, 212 Ministry for youths, the Bible study “Manifestations of the Supernatural’ for adults and Griefshare. A well-staffed nursery is available during all services and transportation can be arranged by calling 724-437-8101, ext. 118. A well-staffed nursery is available during all services and transportation can be arranged by calling 724-437-8101, ext. 118.
FIRST CHURCH OF GOD IN EDENBORN worships Sunday at 11 a.m. when Pastor Olivia Jones and the congregation welcome Elder Linda Dean of Signal of Light Ministries in Edenborn as guest speaker. Prophetess Yvonne Gladman will officiate this service.
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 Elizabeth Winslow, Pastor Natalie Dotson, Evangelist Marcie Lewis, Minister Juanita Harris, 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 the message “One Fine Day Ruth Met Boaz’ at the 10 a.m. Sunday worship service. Nursery care is available every Sunday. Kirsten and Mary Margaret Sears will serve as greeters. Elder Don Turosik will lead Scripture readings. Haley Kriebel will be acolyte. Rita Young, choir director of the St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Church in California, will perform a solo. The Andersons will host coffee hour. The Daisytown Presbyterian Church worships at 11:45 a.m. Sunday. They will observe the Blessed Sacrament of Holy Communion. For more information on activities, call 724-938-7676.
FORT BURD UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF BROWNSVILLE, located next to Tara Hospital at Brownsville, 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. Several musicians will accompany the organist this Sunday. The monthly special offering for the Brownsville Soup Kitchen will be held. For more information on activities, call 724-785-3080.
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 “The Gospel of Christianity.’ Frank Hladinec and Mable Yauger will perform special music. 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. Sunday, Aug. 21, the youths will have Super Church. Thursday, Aug. 25, is Youth Party/Game Night. 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. Junior and Senior BYF will have a pool party Sunday from 3:30 to 7 p.m. at the Edwards. BYF is Wednesday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
HARDEN FAMILY AND INNER LIGHT BAND MINISTRIES will have an open air sing Saturday from 3 to 10 p.m. near Republic. Take New Salem Road in Uniontown to Route 166 intersection and follow signs. Refreshments will be available. Those planning to spend the day need to pack a picnic lunch and bring a lawn chair. Featured groups are Gail Perney, M.C., Guiding Light, live band, Sharon Honsaker, The Drummonds. Host groups are Carol Harden and Inner Light Band, live band. For more information, phone 724-564-2859, 724-208-4839 or 412-582-5606.
HOPEWELL UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 400 Hopewell Road, Brownsville, celebrates Higher Education Week when Sunday worship begins at 9:30 a.m. The Rev. Gail E. Mason’s sermon is “Just Do It.’ The choir will sing. Janet Adamovich is organist.
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 BROWNFIELD FREE METHODIST CHURCH is hosting its Second Annual Community Day on Saturday with a free spaghetti dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. Steel City will present a gospel music concert at 7 p.m. For more information, contact the Rev. Charles O’Brien at 724-439-1339.
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 about ministries, call 724-438-LOVE (5683).
MASONTOWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, located on the corner of Main and Cross streets, next to the Parkvale Bank, is hosting its annual Worship in the Park this Sunday. The congregation, visitors, guests and friends are encouraged to meet at the pavilion in the German-Masontown Park for Sunday worship at 10 a.m. Bring your own lawn chairs for comfort. The Kendall brothers, Jeremy and Jason, will lead the music. The Rev. Bob Lewis will deliver the message. A picnic lunch will follow. Church members are invited to bring desserts or casseroles or side dishes to share with others. Guests are invited to just come or bring a dish to share. The Outreach Committee and Hospitality Committee will provide meat and drinks. Games and fellowship will follow the lunch. For more information about the church, Worship in the Park, or other ministries, visit the Web site at www.mumchurch.org or call the pastor at 724-583-9207.
MON VALLEY CONCERT will be held Saturday, Aug. 27, at 7 p.m. at Bentleyville Camp, (Route 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.
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 Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Jefferson Township Park. For more information, contact Angel Zueger at 724-785-8513.
MOUNT MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH, 30 Church St., Smithfield, worships Sunday at 8:30 a.m. with the Rev. Darrell Edgar bringing the message. A time of fellowship will follow in the social hall. A traditional worship service begins at 10:45 a.m. with the Rev. Jay Hurley bringing the message. There will be baptism. There will be special music. Nursery is available for all services. Plans are being made for the Operation Christmas Child Shoebox drive with deadline in mid-November. Transportation is available. For more information on church ministries, call 724-569-4847 or check the Web site at www.mtmoriahbaptistchurch.net.
NEW GENEVA BAPTIST CHURCH, Front Street, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. when the Rev. Robert J. Robinson delivers the message “The Seeds of Evil.’ Aimee Zinn and Carol Brooks will present special music. Dorothy Smith is the greeter. 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 “Solid rocks and Peach Fuzz.’ Congregational greeters are Pat Dearth and Alieen Clay. A nursery is provided during worship for children age 6 and younger. Nursery attendants are Becky Bavetz and Kristen Wingard.
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.
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.
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 preach “So What?’ 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. Soloist David Rittenhouse will provide special music.
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 before the auction begins..
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 activities, call 724-677-2149.
ST. CECILIA ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF GRINDSTONE AND ST. HEDWIG ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF SMOCK will make a two-day spiritual journey to Alabama Oct. 27-28 that includes a visit to EWTN to see “Life on the Rock’ show, Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word and a trip to the EWTN Chapel in Birmingham, and Poor Clare Nuns at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament of Our Lady of the Angels Monastery in Hanceville. A deposit is due now. For more information, phone Bernadine Link at 724-677-2786 or Jean Della Penna at 724-785-7062.
ST. GEORGE SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH IN CARMICHAELS will celebrate the Feast of Transfiguration today with the Divine Liturgy at 8:30 a.m. The festal celebration will continue during the daily services until Aug. 26. The Rev. Rodney Torbic is pastor.
ST. PAUL’S AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 187 Morgantown St., Uniontown, on Saturday at 5 p.m. will hold an Appreciation Dinner for the Rev. Alfred L. Thompson Jr. and the Rev. Josephine Thompson at Lakeside Party Center, Route 21. Bishop Otis Carswell from Potter’s House Ministries, Braddock, will be guest speaker. The celebration will continue on Sunday during the 11 a.m. worship service at which time Pastor Clyde Morris of Columbus, Ohio, will be guest speaker. Music will be rendered by Hosanna and Solid Rock Mime. Guest speaker for the 6 p.m. service will be Apostle John Washington of Fairmont, W.Va.
ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 71 N. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, will have the distribution of Holy Communion at the 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. Sunday Communion worship service with the Rev. Arthur B. Ackerman Jr., guest speaker, giving the sermon.
The Women of the E.L.C.A. will conduct the Saturday worship service on Aug. 20 at the Mountain Chapel at Chalk Hill. Deborah Ewald will lead worship with a musical performance by Dr. John Ewald. Refreshments will be served following the program. For more information call 724-437-9000 or e-mail at 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 David Hoover, Randy Rose and Jeff Minshall. Crucifer-acolyte will be Darren Webster. The Holy Eucharist and healing service is on Wednesday 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, 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.
SANSOM CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, located at the corner of Route 40 and Marker Road, Farmington, welcomes Bishop Thomas J. Bickerton as the keynote speaker on Sunday, Aug. 28, as the church observes its 100-year anniversary celebration. Bickerton will speak at the 10 a.m. worship service. The Rev. Frank Sherman, district superintendent, will also appear at the 10 a.m. service and be the speaker for an informal afternoon service at 1:30. The Rev. Terry Collins, pastor, will welcome Bickerton and Sherman. The Marker Family will provide special music at both services. A catered luncheon will be served at noon for those who made reservations. Weather permitting, the meal and afternoon service will be held outdoors.
SIGNAL OF LIGHT FULL GOSPEL CHURCH, Edenborn, will have a healing and miracle service on Aug. 26 at 6:30 pm. Milton and Linda Dean will serve as elders. The Rev. George W. Cooper is pastor. For more information, phone 724-737-5250 or 724-438-1085.
The church will have its First Annual Youth Explosion on Saturday, Aug. 27, at 4 p.m. with a youth cookout and fellowship. On Sunday, Aug. 28, there is the regular 11 a.m. service, followed by dinner. At 4 p.m., there is a youth church service with the Rev. Andre Mitchell of Free Holiness of Deliverance Church of Clairton as guest speaker. 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.
SPRING GROVE UNION CHURCH, located on Spring Grove Church Road, Dawson, announces the annual homecoming will be held on Sunday, Aug. 28, at 2:30 p.m. The Rev. Richard Patton is pastor. Clyde Newell of Dawson is superintendent. There will be special music. Speaker will be Charles Sullenberger of Latrobe.
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 the Bottom Drops Out.’ Birthday celebrants are Patrick Halterman, Agnes Goodwin and Brenda Howell. 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 God Thing.’ Coffee and doughnuts are served between services. A time of prayer is held in the chapel at 9:15 a.m. A well-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. The church will have a yard sale on Friday, Sept. 2, at 8 a.m. to support the mission trip to Africa in July 2006. For more information on church activities or to arrange transportation, phone 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 “Belonging to God.’ Joseph Andria is guest organist. John Nass will be liturgist. Jacob Cahn is acolyte. A coffee fellowship will follow, hosted by Becky Barclay 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.
TRI-TOWN MINISTERIUM will unite in a 10 a.m. worship service on Sunday, Aug. 28, at the DL&V Fire Hall as part of the Vanderbilt Borough Centennial Celebration. Speakers and participants will be featured from area churches. Communion will be celebrated.
TRIUMPHANT FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, 1411 McClellandtown Road, announces on Sunday, fellowship and refreshments is from 10:30 a.m. until 11 a.m., the hour of worship. The Rev. Richard Richter, assistant pastor, will preach the message. Sunday evening worship begins at 6 with Gimme the Mike night featured. Steel City will be in concert with a community meal on Sept. 11 as the community residents are invited to an end-of-summer cook out beginning at 4 p.m. Steel City will be in concert at 7 p.m. For more information, call 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 “Holy Living,’ the second in a series of sermons based on the Gospel According to St. Peter. Children’s church will be offered and nursery service is provided for infants and preschoolers. For more information, phone the 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 7:30 p.m. For more information, phone 724-439-4747 or check the Web site at www.utowncofc.org.
UNIONTOWN CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, located on Jeffreys Lane off Route 857, worships Sunday at 10:50 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday service is at 7 p.m. The church will have a concert with The Kildows on Sunday, Sept. 4, in the morning service. Tom and Lois Kildow have been singing the old hymns for many years, ministering to churches across America. The Rev. Howard Foust is pastor. For more information, call the church at 724-437-1035.
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 today at 7 p.m. For more information, phone 724-872-5056 or email uucofsmithton@hotmail.com.
WALNUT HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 132 Collier Road, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. the Rev. Arnold G. Husk delivers the sermon “Love Is Forgiving.’ For more information on church activities, phone 724-430-0131.
WHARTON FURNACE UNION CHURCH, located on the Elliottsville Road in Farmington, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Michael Musser who will deliver the message “Devoted to the Lord.’ Congregational meeting will follow the service.
The church will celebrate Rural Life Sunday Unified Service at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 28. Services will be held outside at the church pavilion. Officials said, “If you are a church member or if this was the church of your childhood or if you would just like to visit the church, plan to spend this Sunday with us.’
The Rev. Robert Duncan will be guest speaker. Duncan and his wife, Lina, are members of the Christian Missionary Alliance Church and are affiliated with CAM International. They are home for a year before returning to Panama where they have been serving in the mission field for many years. Erica Marks will be at the keyboard and Jason King on the drums with lots of singing the old familiar hymns. Following the service, there will be a covered-dish picnic dinner. For further information, phone 724-438-3109.
ZION HILL BAPTIST CHURCH, 102 Clay Ave., Jeannette, announces the Rev. Timothy W. Sawyer will celebrate his first anniversary as pastor on Sunday. The speaker for the 11 a.m. service will be the Rev. Curtis Felton from Greensburg. Dinner will be served following worship. The Rev. Dr. William C. Callaway, pastor of Mount Olive First Baptist Church of Clairton will be speaker at the 4 p.m. service. His choir and congregation will accompany him. Edith King from the Mount Olive Baptist Church in Uniontown will be mistress of ceremony for the afternoon services.