Church briefs
Feb. 11, 2005 Today through next week:
ABUNDANT LIFE CHURCH, located at 1239 Brownfield Road, Uniontown, worships today at 7 p.m., followed by a time of refreshments. 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 Cook delivers the message “Blessed Are the Peacemakers.’
ALLISON CHRISTIAN CHURCH announces the outreach committee is holding a penny sale on Sunday. Carol Ludwig and Stephanie McCormick are elders. Paul Rosneck is worship leader. Leo and Suzy Jones are junior church leaders. The youths will hold a bake sale immediately following worship. Sarris candy orders are due Feb. 20. The church board elected the following officers recently: Bob Petonis, chairman of the board; Ricker Marker, vice chairman; and Shelley Williams, recording secretary. The Rev. Michael Peton is pastor.
BROWNSVILLE AREA MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION announces community Lenten services will be held at Brownsville Area Churches on Thursdays at 7 p.m. The next service will be held at St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church in Brownsville with the Rev. James Cherry of First Baptist as speaker. There will also be a community service on Good Friday at St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, Brownsville, on March 25 with the Rev. David Clark preaching. For further information or directions, phone Clark, president of BAMA, at 724-785-3080.
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 “I Am the Bread.’ There is a community Lenten service Thursday at 7 p.m. at St. Nicholas Byzantine Church with the Rev. James Cherry speaking. For more information about any of the Brownsville Charge churches, phone the charge office at 724-785-8704.
CALVARY APOSTOLIC CHURCH, located on Rolling Hills Estate road in North Union Township between Sylvan Heights Cemetery and the PennDOT facilities, will hold an evangelical worship service Sunday morning with a mix of traditional and contemporary Christian music to follow. The youths are sponsoring a special steak and baked potato Valentine’s dinner Sunday evening for couples. Tickets can be purchased Sunday morning. For more information, phone 724-438-5052. Visit the Web site at www.calvaryapostolicchurch.org.
CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, located at Clark Street and Collins Avenue, Uniontown, is following the theme “Conversations with Jesus’ during the first five Sundays of Lent. This Sunday’s conversation takes place between Jesus and Satan and the sermon is entitled “Tough Choices.” The chancel choir will sing along with the Calvary Girls Choir. A fully staffed nursery and Babyland are available.
CALVIN UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 307 Spring St., Brownsville, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. when the chancel choir will sing. The Rev. Aleda Arnold Menchyk will give the sermon “Grounded in Faithfulness.’ The service will include the ordination of Gary Seelye; the installation of Seelye, Ervin Cross and Kathleen Bojtos as the new class of elders; and the sacrament of Holy Communion. There will be a time of fellowship and refreshments at 11 a.m. to welcome the new elders. 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 Becky Bowlen providing music ministry. On Sunday at 10:30 a.m. worship, Patty Roddy, pastoral associate, will have the sermon “Who Me?’ The Rev. Art Mace, senior pastor, will have a baby dedication of Anna Sabol. Ed Yauger will have 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 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 Rev. Jack Herman will continue his series of messages entitled “Foundations for a Healthy Spiritual Life’ with “The Key to Maintaining Spiritual Health.’ At 6 p.m., Herman will continue his series on I Corinthians with a message entitled “Advancing Christ’s Church Together’ while Kids on a Mission for children and PowerJam for youths also meet. 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, observes the first Sunday in Lent with KIDSCHURCH at 10:25 a.m., Holy Eucharist and sermon at 10:30 a.m. and fellowship hour at noon at the rectory. Saturday, there is Holy Eucharist at 11:30 a.m. and Stations of the Cross at noon with brief meditation. There will be Lenten Quiet Day on Saturday, March 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with meditations being offered during the day on “The Question of Suffering.’ Participants are asked to bring a bag lunch and sign up at the church by phoning the church office. 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. Lenten dinners are Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
CONFLUENCE AREA MINISTERIAL CHURCHES are having a special service entitled “Christians United for Prayer and Relief for the Tsunami Disaster’ on Sunday at 7 p.m. at the United Community Church of God in Ursina. The service will include prayer for various aspects of relief, times of reflection and a special offering for relief efforts. The United Community Church of God worship team, Austin and Lexis Ream, Mark Ream and Nellie Schaeffer, will provide music. For more information, phone Schaeffer, ministerium secretary, at 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 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 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 the Rev. Robert C. Ford bringing the message “Every Sunday is a Little Lent.’ The First Baptist Church Choir will provide special music. At 6 p.m., Ford will give the sermon “Preparation.’ While youths and children will be given a special Build Your Own Sundae treat. Childcare and transportation are available for all services. For more information on church activities, phone 724-564-2080.
FAIRCHANCE FREE METHODIST CHURCH, 53 S. Morgantown St., announces Sunday worship begins at 10:45 a.m. with the choir singing. The Rev. Wayne Sawyer will share the message “The Heart of Communion is Love.’ The sacrament of Communion will be observed. 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. when the Rev. Don Immel continues a new series of sermons for February entitled “Extreme Makeovers,’ looking at the life-changing Word of God to get direction to do a makeover to be successful, happy and satisfied. This week’s message will be “Home Makeovers: Trading Places.’ 212 Youth Ministry will perform fine arts selections during the 6 p.m. service. A well-staffed nursery is available during all services and transportation can be arranged by contacting the Rev. Jason Lamer at 724-437-8101, ext. 118.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF CLARKSVILLE, 171 First St., will celebrate its annual Deacon Rally Day Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Herman Jackson, pastor of Mount Lebanon Baptist Church in Brownsville. The congregation and choir will accompany him.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) OF REPUBLIC announces the Rev. J.W. Hormell will deliver the message “Gethsemane’ during Sunday’s 10:55 a.m. worship. The chancel choir will sing. Faye Biddle is worship leader. 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. Dominique Ballone is acolyte. Sandy Murray will greet the congregation. The second Brownsville Area Ministerial Association Lenten service will be held Thursday at St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church at 7 p.m. For more information on church activities, phone 724-246-9387.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located on the Towne Square at Fourth and Liberty streets, California, announces the Rev. Paul N. Min will give the sermon “The Choice is Ours’ at Sunday’s 10 a.m. worship. Nursery care is available. Phyllis and Bill Neil will serve as greeters. There will be no responsive Scripture reading. Nathan Zisk will be acolyte. The chancel choir, conducted by Elder Edie Skekel and accompanied by organist Carolyn Davis, will perform. Deacon Susan McClelland will deliver the Mission Moment and Skekel will provide the Lenten Moment. Gerald and Nancy Fowler will host coffee hour. The Daisytown Presbyterian Church worships at 11:45 a.m. On Thursday at 6 p.m., FPC will host its next Lenten dinner. Session will host and Skekel will speak about identity theft and computer scams. Attendees should bring a covered dish dinner and their own place settings. Beverages will be provided. For more information on church activities, call 724-938-7676.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 114 W. Church St., Fairchance, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. when the Rev. Donald E. Walls, guest speaker, will give the sermon “The Galilean Accent.’ Judy Grimm is head usher for February. Kathleen Hockenberry is liturgist. Westley Nixon is acolyte. Kathleen and Don Hockenberry and Barb and Mike Harmon are ushers. Stacey Szewczyk has the nursery. Bill Grimm is greeter. For more information on church activities, phone 724-564-2042. The Web site is www.fairchancefirstpresbyterianchurch.org.
FIRST REGULAR BAPTIST CHURCH, Chestnut Street at Loucks Avenue, Scottdale, will celebrate its annual Friendship Sunday. The Cordells will present a gospel concert at 10:45 a.m. A Friendship (covered dish) Dinner will be served in fellowship hall at noon. For more information, phone 724-887-4453. Check the Web site at www.cordellmusicgroup.com.
FORT BURD UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF BROWNSVILLE, located next to Brownsville General Hospital, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. with a special time for youths. There is a staffed nursery for children age 4 and younger provided by the deacons. The adult choir, directed by Thomas Rishel, will sing. The sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will be observed Sundays during Lent. Order forms for flowers to decorate the sanctuary on Easter Sunday will be available. For more information on church activities, phone 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 Good Life.’ Nursery is provided. For more information, phone the office at 724-437-3401.
GREAT BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH, 47 W. Fayette St., Uniontown, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Mike Hall bringing the message. Calling the church office at 724-437-6161 provides transportation and a nursery. Family supper is Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.
HOPEWELL UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 400 Hopewell Road, Brownsville, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. when the Rev. Gail E. Mason’s sermon is “Forgiveness for All at the Foot of the Cross.’ For the first Sunday in Lent, the candle represents Adam and Eve – Temptation. The One Great Hour of Sharing theme is “I Am Hungry.’ Cindy Dunlevy will become a new member of the church. Janet Adamovich is organist.
JACOB’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 342 Lutheran Church Road, German Township, near Masontown, Smithfield and McClellandtown, will have a children’s Valentine’s Day party today at the home of the Rev. Todd and Julie Kornahrens. The party will last from 6 to 9 p.m. and include crafts, food and games. For more information on church activities, phone the church at 724-583-9040.
Visit the Web site at www.lutheransonline.com/jacobslutheran.
KLONKIKE CLERGY ASSOCIATION, serving the communities of Masontown, McClellandtown and Leckrone, reports it raised $365 for tsunami relief during a recent community prayer service. Donations are being forwarded to Church World Service, a multi-church agency involved in worldwide relief efforts.
LAMBERTON UNION CHURCH welcomes Larry Ahlborn of Youngwood in concert on Sunday at 11 a.m. The Rev. Robert B. Patton is host pastor.
LOVE OUTREACH CHURCH, Village of Phillips on Peach Lane in Uniontown, worships Sunday at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Margaret Jo Friedhof bringing the message and the Harvest Aires Gospel Singers and Bob Denny performing. For more information about the church, phone 724-438-LOVE (5683).
MALDEN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP (FULL GOSPEL-NON DENOMINATIONAL), located three miles west of West Brownsville on Old Route 40 at Malden, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. with special music by the M.C.F. Praise and Worship Team. This Saturday will be a movie night with “Joseph’ shown at 6 p.m. There will be refreshments after the movie. The Rev. David White is pastor. For more information, phone 724-785-4280.
MASONTOWN MENNONITE CHURCH, Smithfield Masontown Road, will host the gospel quartet Crimson Stream from the Carmichaels area on Sunday, Feb. 20, at 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. The Rev. Ronald Smith is pastor.
MCCLELLANDTOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Route 21, Church Hill, will celebrate Communion during Sunday’s 11 a.m. service with the Rev. Sylvia Carlson of Greensburg leading worship. Her sermon is “From Serenity to Sin in One Byte.’
MOUNT LEBANON BAPTIST CHURCH, Baltimore Street, Brownsville, reports the Chrysanthemum Club will have its annual Black History program on Sunday, Feb. 20, at 4 p.m. Beryl Jackson will be speaker. The Rev. Dr. Herman B. Jackson is pastor. President is Deacon James Oliver.
MOUNT MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH, 30 Church St., Smithfield, worships Sunday at 10:45 a.m. with the Rev. Jay Hurley bringing the message and the Right Hand of Fellowship with the senior choir and Witness Jesus Band bringing special music. The Ninth Annual Wild Game Feast will take place Saturday at 6 p.m. For more information on the feast, call 724-569-2387. For more information on church ministries, call 724-569-4847.
MOUNT PLEASANT CHURCH OF GOD, 936 W. Main St., will host a Valentine’s Dinner on Saturday at 6 p.m. with special guest speaker Merle Skinner, director of Christian Family and Children’s Center of Champion. The Rev. Charles Yost is pastor. For more information, phone 724-547-7110 or visit the Web site at www.ForMinistry.com/15666mpcog.
MOUNT PLEASANT MINISTERIUM announces the “Last Words of Christ’ will be the theme for the 2005 Lenten Luncheons. They begin with a brief worship service at noon in the sanctuary of the United Methodist Church of Mount Pleasant (popularly referred to as the Town Clock Church) on Main Street. A light lunch is provided in the church’s social room following worship. A freewill offering is received to offset expenses for the meal. This week’s host is the Mount Pleasant Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Eric Ritenour speaking. For more information, phone the Rev. Richard Hartman at 724-547-2288.
NEW GENEVA BAPTIST CHURCH, Front Street, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. when the Rev. Robert J. Robinson delivers the message “Seven Habits Worth Having.’ Bob Brooks, Jennifer Smith and Robin Reckart will present special music. Children’s church is at 10 a.m.
NEW SALEM PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 27 S. Mill St., observes the first Sunday of Lent at 11 a.m. when the Rev. Marnie Abraham Russell will deliver the sermon “Time to Remember.’ Congregational leaders are Carmel Keefer and Alieen Clay. Nursery attendants are Jen Chaikcic and Lisa Crago. The Cole family will host the fellowship time after the service.
PHILLIPS GOSPEL COFFEE HOUSE, located in the Village of Phillips on J.K. Packing Road in Uniontown, will have a St. Valentine’s Day Jamboree today. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the jamboree begins at 8 p.m. The following singers will appear: Harvest Aires and Bob Denny, Crista Brooks, Gail Perney, Larry and Judy Walker, Cliff, John Kline, Evelyn, Harvest Lights, Beth Walk, Randall Stenger, Betty Reicks and Flaming Fire. A spaghetti dinner will be served with tickets sold in advance. For more information, call 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 11 a.m. when the Rev. Keith Conover preaches “Jose Rivera, Temptation and the Capacity for Flight.’ Michael and Nicholas Payton are acolytes. Joe and Sandy Stewart are greeters. Ushers are Tom, Lora, Brittany and Brooke Liptak. The choir will provide special music. David Rittenhouse is Small Talker. On this first Sunday of Lent, Holy Communion will be celebrated. A supervised nursery for kindergarten and preschool children is provided after Small Talk through the conclusion of worship. Children in kindergarten through fifth grade will participate in children’s church following Small Talk.
The church family committee is sponsoring a lasagna dinner and family movie Sunday immediately worship. Tickets are available through the church office. Adult new members’ seminar will be held Sunday, Feb. 27, from 10 to 10:40 a.m. No reservations are needed. For more information on church activities, phone 724-677-2149.
PRAISE THE LIVING GOD PRAYER GROUP OF THE GREENSBURG DIOCESE CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC RENEWAL welcomes Dr. Karen E. Rehder as guest speaker on Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the lower level of Mount Macrina Manor, 520 W. Main St., Uniontown. Rehder is a board certified obstetrician/gynecologist born in Fargo, N.D., and graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine. Her post-graduate training was at St. Johns Mercy Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri. She has been practicing obstetrics in the Pittsburgh area since 1986 and in early 1997 opened her own Christian practice, which she has limited to gynecology. She has a special interest in gynecologic surgery. Rehder and her staff also incorporate prayer in the practice of clinical medicine. She attends Northway Christian Community and is a member of their prayer team. She has made three mission trips to the Ukraine where she provided medical and spiritual education and assistance.
ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF PITTSBURGH, which includes Greene and Washington counties, will hold services inviting prospective members to participate fully in the Catholic Church this Sunday and Feb. 20 at 3 p.m. at St. Paul Cathedral in Pittsburgh. Bishop Donald W. Wuerl will preside at the services, which are part of the Rite of Election, involving 735 catechumens and candidates from 150 parishes. At Easter Vigil on Saturday, March 26, the catechumens will be baptized and together with those prospective Catholics already baptized, will also be confirmed and share in the Holy Eucharist in their respective parishes.
More than 1,000 youths and young adults will participate in Sunday’s 15th Annual Love Walk for the Poor, led by Bishop William J. Winter, auxiliary bishop for the diocese. They will carry food, clothing and baby items on a one-mile trek to the East End Cooperative Shelter, and Winter will celebrate a Mass at 2 p.m. in Sacred Heart Church in Shadyside. Karen Jacobsen, director of development for Emmaus Community of Pittsburgh, will speak.
For more information, phone Gary Slifkey at 412-563-6373 or check the Web site at www.diopitt.org/education.
ROSCOE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 300 Main St., announces the Rev. Dr. John Rankin will begin a Lenten series of sermon “Life in the Valley’ at Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service. The firsts is called “Valley of Mass Destruction.’ The sermons are coordinated with the mid-week Lenten dinner programs. The first Sunday of Lent will include the sacrament of Holy Communion. The chancel choir will sing, directed by Mary Catherine Schmidt and accompanied by pianist Tina Bolin. George McFadyen is organist for the service. The loose offering will go for support of the missions of the deacons. LaVerne Kennedy is worship greeter.
The church will continue weekly programs that focus on “Valleys of Lent,’ moving to Thursdays, beginning this week, at 6 p.m. with a light dinner served this week by the deacons. Those attending are asked to bring their own table service.
This week’s theme is “The Hebron Valley.’ The Roscoe Community World Day of Prayer Service will be held on Friday, March 4, at the church at 1 p.m.
ST. GEORGE MARONITE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6 Lebanon Terrace, Uniontown, announces its 2005 Lenten schedule: The Lenten series continues Tuesday with Liturgy at 7:15 p.m. with regular services and special speakers and in-depth sessions on the Bible. There is a parish mission scheduled for March 7-9 at 7:15 p.m., conducted by Greg Trainor. Friday Lenten services continue at 5:45 p.m. with a Lenten meal following in the parish hall. Today’s host is the parish council. The Rev. Joseph R. David is pastor. For more information, phone 724-437-5589.
ST. GEORGE SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH IN CARMICHAELS will celebrate the Feast of Three Holy Hierarchs, Ss. Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian and John Chrysostom with Great Vespers at 4:30 p.m. and Matins at 6:30 a.m. Saturday. The Rev. Rodney Torbic is pastor.
ST. HUGH ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH IN CARMICHAELS announces today’s healing Mass is cancelled.
ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 50 Jefferson St., Uniontown, announces the Queen of Peace Prayer Group meets Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. with Dr. Cataldo Corrado speaking on the topic, “Our Experience in Medjugorje.’ The program includes prayer, song, reflections and information.
A Mass with Prayers and Blessings for Healing will be held at the church on Thursday at 7 p.m. Officials said, “Please join us for this special Eucharistic celebration and pray for each other or for someone you know who needs spiritual, emotional or physical healing.’
ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 71 N. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, will have a contemporary/healing worship service Saturday at 5:30 p.m. The church celebrates the first Sunday in Lent at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. services with the Rev. Paul N. Frank Jr. delivering the sermon “Passing the Test.’ The junior choir, directed by Richard Workman, will perform at the 10:45 a.m. worship service. The church will have two Sunday morning services and a Wednesday worship service at 7:30 p.m. until Easter. The theme for this Wednesday’s service will be Empowered to Witness. For more information, call 724-437-9000 or e-mail at spluc@dp.net or visit the Web site at www.stpaulselcauniontown.org.
ST. PETER’S CHURCH, a parish of the Anglican Communion, 60 Morgantown St., Uniontown, will observe the first Sunday of Lent with Holy Eucharist at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Serving as chalice bearers and lectors will be Robert Cimino, Dr. Judith Taylor and Cathy Dunn. Kayla Warren, Paul Taylor and Michelle Waggett will act as crucifer and acolytes. The Holy Eucharist and healing service is held at noon on Wednesday.
The Lenten series begins Wednesday with dinner at 6 p.m., followed by a study of “The Passion of the Christ.’ Childcare will be provided. 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 first Sunday of Lent at 10:30 a.m. with Holy Communion. The Rev. Bernard W. Carl will continue his Lenten Sunday sermon series “Chosen for Service: Five Followers of Faith” with this week’s sermon “Adam: The Fallen Man.’ Kids’ Time with God, a program for children ages 3 through 8, will be held in Noah’s room during worship. Fellowship time will follow worship.
On Wednesday, the congregation will have a light supper in fellowship hall at 6:15 p.m. The Service of Evening Prayer begins at 7 p.m. as the pastor continues with the Lenten Wednesday sermon series, “Chosen for Service: Faith Practices of Faithful Followers’ with this week’s sermon “Faith Practices: Immersed in the Word.’ For more information on church activities, phone 724-439-5884 or 724-439-4730 or e-mail the pastor at PastorCarl9@aol.com.
ST. THERESE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 61 Mill St., Uniontown, announces Leonardo Defilippi is currently on a national tour with his live production “The Passion According to Luke.’ This inspiring one-man drama will be presented at St. Therese on Thursday at 7 p.m. “The Passion” opens with Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, goes through the Last Supper, the Agony in the Garden, His death on the cross and Resurrection. It is suitable for all ages and runs about an hour. For ticket information, call the church during office hours (9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday) at 724-438-2341 or after hours at the cell 412-582-1568.
SMITHFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 20 Church St., worships Sunday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Maggie Foreman bringing the sermon “We’re in This Together.’ Jan Toth is worship leader. Nursery is provided for children up to school age. For more information, phone 724-569-9659.
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 on the church, call 724-564-0136.
STREETS OF GOLD MINISTRY presents The Skyline Boys, a Southern gospel quartet from Manassas, Va., in concert today at 7:30 p.m. at Ardara United Presbyterian Church in North Huntingdon Township between Trafford and Irwin. An offering will be taken. For more information, phone Streets of Gold at 412-372-0110.
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 “The Devil Made Me Do It.’ Birthday celebrants are Dorothy Gates and Judy Balog. Refreshments will be served after worship.
THIRD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 425 Union St., Uniontown, announces the Rev. Doyle Snyder will be speaker at Sunday’s 9 and 11 a.m. services. His sermon is titled “God Is Doing a New Thing.’ Dr. David Patton of Third Church will speak about his missionary trip to Haiti during both services.
The church will donate $25,000 towards the Tsunami Disaster Relief Fund. Officials said, “Thank you to everyone who has donated so faithfully to these people who have been devastated and left without family and homes.’
Anyone who is interested in joining Third Church may call the office Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a luncheon on Sunday, Feb. 27, at noon for everyone who is interested.
For more information on church activities, phone the office at 724-438-2529.
TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 27 Main St., Fairchance, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with the Rev. Maggie Foreman bringing the sermon “We’re in This Together.’ Megan Morris is morning lector. For more information, phone 724-569-9659.
TRINITY UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, corner of Morgantown and West Fayette streets, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. when the Rev. Michael I. Orsted, pastor, will bring the sermon “The Serpent.’ Carter Waligura is acolyte for the month. Following worship, the deacons will host the coffee fellowship in the chapel. A nursery is provided during worship for children 5 and under. For more information, visit the Web site www.trinityupc.net.
On Wednesdays during Lent, a Taize service will be held at 7 p.m. This is a candlelit service of sung prayer responses to meditative readings and Scripture, prompting a quiet time for reflection. The service concludes by 7:30 p.m.
TRIUMPHANT FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, 1411 McClellandtown Road, announces on Sunday, fellowship and refreshments is from 10:30 a.m. until 11 a.m., the hour or worship. The Rev. Tom Barnhart Jr. will preach the message “Christ the Taker.’ Michelle and The Rev. Arlyn Schaffer will provide special music. Rev. Schaeffer will bring the message at the 6:30 p.m. service. Wednesday night service is a fun night for all youths while the adults are having a Revelation study taught by the Rev. Gary French. 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 continue a series of messages with the theme “Things to Remember.’ This week’s message is “Bigger and Better Lives.’ Seth McElroy is children’s storyteller. The chancel choir will provide special music. The church offers valet parking and personal ear monitors. For more information, phone the pastor at 724-425-1866 or the office at 724-438-8372.
UNIONTOWN CHURCH OF CHRIST, 70 Roosevelt Drive, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. with Pulpit Minister Tim Lively delivering the message. Sunday’s evening worship is at the church building at 6:30. There are services Wednesday at 7 p.m.
For more information, phone 724-439-4747 or check the Web site at www.uniontownchurchofchrist.org.
UNIONTOWN FREE METHODIST CHURCH, 300 Evans St., located at the corner of Euclid Avenue and Evans Street one block from the B.J. Mundel furniture store on Uniontown’s East End, will have a special guest speaker on Sunday. Ken Rockwell of Hopwood will bring the message at both the 8:30 and 11 a.m. worship services. His wife, Barbara, will provide special music for the 8:30 a.m. service. For more information, phone the Rev. James B. Jobes, senior pastor, at 724-438-3438.
UNITED BAPTIST CHURCH, 126 N. First St., Connellsville, welcomes Minister Cynthia Smith of Shiloh Bible Fellowship Church in Washington as evangelist for worship on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Theme is “Jesus The Lover of My Soul.’ United Baptist Mass Choir is in charge of the service. The Rev. Albert L. Winfrey is pastor.
WALNUT HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 132 Collier Road, Uniontown, announces worship is Sunday at 9:30 a.m. when the Rev. Arnold G. Husk delivers the sermon “Love Is A Gift.’ For more information on church activities, phone 724-430-0131.
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FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH IN DUNBAR, DUNBAR BAPTIST CHURCH AND FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH IN MORGANTOWN will bring five missionary families to each church. Three of these dedicated families will go to Ireland, Australia and the Philippines. One will plant churches in Pennsylvania and one veteran missionary is involved in planting black churches in America.
Services at Faith Baptist, located at 346 Ferguson Road, one-half mile from the Pechin Road/Ferguson Road intersection in Dunbar, will begin on Friday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. They will continue on Saturday at 7 p.m. and then Sunday at 9:45 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. The church is handicapped accessible.
A nursery is provided for all services. For more information, phone the Rev. Chris Lipscomb Sr. at 724-277-8401 or check the Web site at www.fbcofdunbar.com.
GOOD COUNSEL FRIARY, 493 Tyrone Road, Morgantown, will hold Life in the Spirit Seminar Feb. 25-27. Registration is required. Call the Rev. Jude J. Mili at 304-594-1714.
MOUNT ST. MACRINA RETREAT CENTER, Route 40, Uniontown, announces Feb. 25 is the deadline for registration for the March 6 Lenten Day of Prayer, which will be held from 1:15 to 6 p.m. Registration is due March 4 for the March 16 Pascha/Easter Bread Baking Retreat with Sister Carol Petrasovich from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, phone 724-438-7149.
ST. RITA ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, South First St., Connellsville, announces the Christian Mothers will sponsor their annual Lenten Day of Recollection for all women of the area on Sunday, March 13, at 1 p.m. Monsignor Nicholas Mitolo will be speaker and lead devotions, which include Mass followed by dinner.
Deadline for reservations is March 7. For more information, phone 724-628-3517 or 724-628-5227.
TOURS PLANNED: A tour of Italy has been scheduled for April 3-13 in conjunction with the Holy Father’s Year of the Eucharist. Bishop Lawrence Brandt will accompany the trip along with the Rev. Edward McCullough, director of pilgrimages for the diocese, and other priests. For a detailed packet on the tour you are interested in, call 800-242-0728. E-mail your mailing address to padre16201@yahoo.com.