Church briefs
Feb. 18, 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 Loukota will deliver the message.
ALLISON CHRISTIAN CHURCH will have Kids’ Night today with youths being treated to a movie “The Buttermilk Gang.’ On Sunday, Charlotte Hughes and Will Chambers are elders. Paul Rosneck is worship leader. Krista Felio is junior church leader. The outreach committee is hosting a penny sale Sunday. The Week of Compassion special offering will be collected Sunday and Feb. 27. Sarris’ Easter Candy orders are due Sunday. Order forms for Easter flowers will be available Sunday. Marge Hatalsky and family are hosting a “Thank You Tea,’ immediately following worship Sunday. The Rev. Michael Peton is pastor.
ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Beeson Avenue and Dunbar Street in Uniontown, announces Sunday’s casual 9 a.m. service includes praise choruses and hymns, accompanied by pianist Sharon Brown, and the Rev. Thomas E. Brown’s message “Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread,’ continuing a series on the Lord’s Prayer with the theme “Becoming a People of Prayer.’ The traditional 11 a.m. service includes special music by the Asbury Chancel Choir, directed and accompanied by organist Jim Hutchinson, an offertory solo by Becky Johnson and Rev. Brown’s message. Loving Nursery Care is available for infants and children under 4. Children’s church is available for children over 4 through second grade. Tele-receivers are available for the hearing impaired. Asbury Youth will meet at the church at 4 p.m. to go snow tubing at Mystic Mountain.
On Wednesday, Asbury Music Ministry sponsors a mini-recital from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. with Roger Cazden, flute, and William Larson, piano, followed by the Lenten Luncheon, sponsored by the Uniontown Area Clergy Association, from noon to 1 p.m. with the Rev. Don Immel from Faith Assembly of God as speaker.
BREAD OF LIFE TABERNACLE, 15 Bouquet St., located near the corner of Connellsville and Bouquet streets, Uniontown, will start an evening service on Sunday at 6 p.m. The Rev. Kelley Broadwater will give special music. The Rev. John Broadwater will give the sermon. The Rev. Marybeth Rutter will have worship.
The Gospel on Wheels will have its first outreach at Gibson Terrace in Connellsville on March 12 from noon to 2 p.m. The ministry team will display free clothing and free refreshments. Bob the clown will also appear. The Love cupboard is closed due to new building construction and will reopen in late spring. For more information, call 724-438-4882.
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 Calvin United Presbyterian Church in Brownsville with the Rev. Roger Diehl of Allison Church of the Nazarene 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 First Christian Church in Brownsville with the Rev. Roger Diehl 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 at 11 a.m. with a mix of traditional and contemporary Christian music and special songs by the CAC Choir. A staffed nursery is available for all services. For more information, phone 724-438-5052 or visit the Web site at www.calvaryapostolicchurch.org.
CALVIN UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 307 Spring St., Brownsville, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. when the Rev. Dr. Donald W. Stidham, guest minister, will give the sermon “What Nicodemus Knew.’ Sunday school resumes March 6. The Rev. Aleda Arnold Menchyk is pastor. 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 Greg Quarrick providing the music ministry.
On Sunday at 10:30 a.m. worship, the Rev. Art Mace, senior minister, will have the sermon “The Paradox’ and the children’s sermon. Denise Zundel and the chancel choir will present special music. Nursery and pre-school care as well as children’s church for age 3 to third grade are available during morning worship. For more information, call 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.’ At 6 p.m., there will be a congregational meeting to elect nominating committee members, review the church budget and discuss upcoming mandated bylaw changes 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, announces Sunday will be celebrated with the Holy Eucharist at 10:30 a.m. and KIDSCHURCH at 10:25 a.m. Holy Eucharist is daily, except Fridays, at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Stations of the Cross are 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 or by phoning the church office. The Rev. Stanley Burdock is pastor. For further information or directions to the church, phone 724-785-7958.
COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 1264 W. Penn Blvd., Uniontown, Sunday worship is at 9:30 a.m. Pastors are the Rev. Roger Howard and the Rev. Daniel Brant. For more information, phone 724-437-4740.
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 the Rev. Andrew Slade 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 “Making a Choice.’ The First Baptist Church Choir will provide special music. At 6 p.m., Ford will give the sermon “Are You Ready for a Challenge?’ while youths and children also meet. 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. Terry Firestone will minister in music. The Rev. Wayne Sawyer will share the message “The God Who Gives Life.’ 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: Radical Renovations for a Happy Home.’ The Rev. Chris Duvall will bring the message “Speak, for your Servant Hears’ 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.
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 the United States.
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.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), OF REPUBLIC announces the Rev. J.W. Hormell will deliver the message “The Crowd’ during Sunday’s 10:55 a.m. worship. The chancel choir will sing. A special time for children is held during the service, followed by a second hour and a staffed nursery, directed by Rita Ballone and Donna Johnson. Debbie Schuff is worship leader. Lynsey Clark is acolyte. Malen and Anna Stump will greet the congregation. Immediately following worship, there will be a covered dish dinner for the Week of Compassion in the Mariam Anthony Fellowship Hall. 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 Elder Richard Kara, who is preaching in Rev. Paul N. Min’s absence, will give the sermon “Life Beyond the Sunset.’ Nursery care is available. Harvey and Helen Burch will serve as greeters. Elder Edie Skekel will lead Scripture reading. T.J. Parsons will be acolyte. Skekel will perform a solo. Mike Sears will deliver the Mission Moment. Kara will provide the inspirational Lenten Moment. Bess Swartz 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. The choir will host and the Haiti Mission Team will speak about ministering to the Haitian people. 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 “He Took A Coin.’ Judy Grimm is head usher for February. Nan Chess is liturgist. Andrew Harmon is acolyte. Ushers are Carol and Walter Halterman, and Judy and Randy Grimm. Dana Zinck has the nursery. Greeter is Bill Grimm. 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 11 a.m. 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. The monthly special offering for the Brownsville Soup Kitchen will be held Sunday. The One Great Hour of Sharing offering will be received during Sundays of Lent and dedicated on Easter Sunday. The calendar of events for March will be available. Order forms for flowers to decorate the sanctuary on Easter Sunday will be available. The community Lenten service will be held Thursday at 7 p.m. at First Christian Church of Brownsville. For more information on church activities, phone 724-785-3080.
GIG COFFEE HOUSE, Route 857, south towards Fairchance in the Old Wynn Bargain Store, welcomes John Kline and Abraham’s Promise in concert today at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. For more information, phone 724-564-7868.
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.
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 Final Word on Scripture.’ 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. On Feb. 25, the mission team leaves for the Dominican Republic.
HARVEST TIME MINISTRIES FULL GOSPEL CHRISTIAN CHURCH, located at 213 Sixth St., Brownsville, will host a Christian marriage seminar Friday, Feb. 26, and Saturday, Feb. 27, from 7 to 9 p.m. called “How to Have a Healthy, Holy and Fun Marriage.’ Officials said the Rev. Michael Peton and the Rev. Ernest Ross “will speak about the biblical view of marriage, those things which kill the love in a marriage, a husband’s role in the marriage and being a virtuous wife.’ Refreshments will be served between teachings. Married couples who attend and complete the seminar can participate in a ceremony to renew their marriage vows. For more information, phone 724-785-4424. The Web site is www.harvesttimechurch.4t.com.
HOPEWELL UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 400 Hopewell Road, Brownsville, celebrates the second Sunday in Lent at 9:30 a.m. when the Rev. Gail E. Mason’s sermon is “Our Mission: Help the World Know God.’ The Lenten candle represents “Abraham – Starting the Adventure.’ The One Great Hour of Sharing theme is “I Am Thirsty.’ Cindy Dunlevy will become a new member of the congregation. Janet Adamovich is organist.
JACOB’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 342 Lutheran Church Road, German Township, near Masontown, Smithfield and McClellandtown, worships Sunday at 9 a.m. when it examines the Lutheran view of being born again. There is a mid-week Lenten services on Wednesday, held in conjunction with its sister church, at St. Paul’s Lutheran. The service will be held in Carmichaels at 7 p.m., preceded by a soup and sandwich dinner at 6 p.m.
For more information on church activities, phone the church at 724-583-9040. Visit the Web site at www.lutheransonline.com/jacobslutheran.
LAUREL HILL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 327 Laurel Hill Road, Dunbar, three miles east of Route 51 towards Leisenring, will serve doughnuts 15 minutes before Sunday morning worship.
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. Children’s church is at 11 a.m. On Tuesday, the women’s ministry will have a spaghetti dinner at Hugo’s Restaurant from 4 to 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the door. 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 at 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Kings Kafe is every Tuesday at 6 p.m. The Rev. Ronald Smith is pastor.
MCCLELLANDTOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Route 21, Church Hill, welcomes guest speaker William E. Lawson, authorized lay preacher from Greensburg, to lead Sunday’s 11 a.m. service. His sermon is “Meeting the Need.’ Lawson is a member of the Reunion Presbyterian Church in Mount Pleasant and has served Harmony and Reunion Churches as a commissioned lay pastor. Robin Carr is guest organist.
MORNING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH, located on Third Street in Newell, will have its coffeehouse on Saturday at 7 p.m. with guests Soul Harvest. Sunday worship is at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. with guest speaker Matt Hazelton. Teen Zone, a youth-oriented evening of fellowship for those age 12 to high school, will be offered Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Mitch Wall as chaperone.
MOUNT LEBANON BAPTIST CHURCH, Baltimore Street, Brownsville, reports the Chrysanthemum Club will have its annual Black History program on Sunday 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 “Lord turn Me to the Light.’ Witness Jesus Band and the senior choir will bring special music. There will be a mission team send off. For more information on church ministries, call 724-569-4847 or check the Web site at www.mtmoriahbaptistchurch.net.
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 Church of God with the Rev. Charlie Yost speaking. For more information, phone the Rev. Richard Hartman at 724-547-2288.
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.
NEW GENEVA BAPTIST CHURCH, Front Street, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. when the Rev. Robert J. Robinson delivers the message “What Are Your Plans?’ Dolores Sangston and Casey and Aimee Zinn will present special music. Children’s church is at 10 a.m.
NEW SALEM PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 27 S. Mill St., observes the second Sunday of Lent and the Service of Ordination, Installation and Recognition of newly elected church officers at 11 a.m. The Rev. Marnie Abraham Russell, interim pastor, will deliver the sermon “An Invitation to Follow.’ Congregational greeters are Debbie and Ashley Crago. Nursery attendants are Pat Dearth and Arianne Gmutza. Aileen Clay will host the fellowship time after worship.
PHILLIPS GOSPEL COFFEE HOUSE, located in the Village of Phillips on J.K. Packing Road in Uniontown, welcomes Unity of One today and One Way and Betty Reicks on Saturday. Concerts begin at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be available. For further information, phone 724-438-5683.
Unity of One is a five-man band from Mount Pleasant which has performed at the coffeehouse before.
One Way is a gospel trio from Uniontown, composed of Jamie Tressler, Sally and Tim Soom. Their ministry is a collection of Southern gospel, traditional and bluegrass gospel. They have appeared on Cornerstone TV and Family Life TV. Reicks is from Jefferson and has been in ministry five years.
The coffeehouse will celebrate its first-year anniversary March 5 from 5 to 10 p.m. Concert starts at 6 p.m. Groups appearing include Harvest Aires and Bob Denny, Lavona, Crista Brooks, Gail Perney, Harvestlights, Mitch Wall, Evelyn, Mountain Top Trio, Romans VIII, Cliff Crusan, Pomeroy’s and Darlene Coddington. Refreshments are available.
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 “The Meaning of Mountains.’ Acolytes will be Michael and Nicholas Payton. Greeters will be Joe and Sandy Stewart. Ushers will be Tom, Lora, Brittany and Brooke Liptak. The vocal choir will provide special music. 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.
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.
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 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.
ROSCOE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 300 Main St., announces the Rev. Dr. John Rankin will continue a Lenten series of sermon “Life in the Valley’ at Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service. This week’s sermon is “Valley of Deception.’ The sermons are coordinated with the mid-week Lenten dinner programs. The chancel choir will sing, directed by Mary Catherine Schmidt and accompanied by pianist Tina Bolin. Bonnie Lewis is worship greeter.
The church will continue weekly programs that focus on “Valleys of Lent,’ on Thursdays at 6 p.m. with a light dinner served this week by the Janet Ray Circle. Those attending are asked to bring their own table service. This week’s theme is “The Jordan Valley.’
The church is gathering items to send to U.S. military personnel serving in the Middle East who are members or family members of the congregation. The list of suggested items is posted at the rear of the sanctuary. More information is available by calling Cheryl Lewis.
ST. ALOYSIUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH IN DUNBAR will have exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and a presentation by Sister Catherine Meinert on the Eucharist on Tuesday and March 8 at 6:30 p.m. A Mass will follow at 7:30 p.m. The church will have Lenten Reflections with Dominick Hankle on Sunday, Feb. 27, at 3 p.m. On Monday, Feb. 28, there will be a Mass of Anointing at 10:30 a.m., followed by a light Lenten Luncheon. Confessions will be at 10 a.m.
ST. GEORGE MARONITE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6 Lebanon Terrace, Uniontown, announces its 2005 Lenten schedule: Friday Lenten services continue at 5:45 p.m. with a Lenten meal following in the parish hall. Today’s host is MCF/MYO. The Lenten services continue Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. with an in-depth session on the Bible by Dr. Charles Yezbak. There is a parish mission scheduled for March 7-9 at 7:15 p.m., conducted by Greg Trainor. The Rev. Joseph R. David is pastor. For more information, phone 724-437-5589.
ST. GEORGE SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH IN CARMICHAELS celebrates the preparatory Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee this week as the Church moves toward Great Lent, which begins for the Orthodox Christians on March 14. The themes of humility and the mercy of God are emphasized. The Rev. Rodney Torbic is pastor.
ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 71 N. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, will celebrate the second Sunday in Lent at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. services with the distribution of Holy Communion. The Rev. Paul N. Frank Jr. will deliver the sermon “Where God Enters.’ Lenten services continue Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. with the sermon “Empowered to deal with the Tsunamis in Life.’ 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 second Sunday of Lent with Holy Eucharist at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Serving as chalice bearers and lectors will be David Hoover, Randy Rose and Van Evans. Meridith Balas, Darren Webster and David Whyel will act as crucifer and acolytes. The Holy Eucharist and healing service is held at noon on Wednesday. The Lenten series continues Wednesday with dinner at 6 p.m., followed by a program at 6:45 p.m. The Vestry retreat will be held Friday and Saturday at the parish house. 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 second 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 “Abraham: The Faithful 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.
At 3 p.m. Sunday, the congregation will host the regional competition of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod Bible Bowl. Teams of youths from St. Peter’s and other congregations of the synod will engage in a quiz format competition based on the Book of the Acts of the Apostles.
On Wednesday, the First Communion class for youths in grades four and up who have not yet received First Holy Communion, will meet in classroom 2.
The congregation on Wednesday 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: A Worshipful Life.’
For more information on church activities, phone 724-439-5884 or 724-439-4730. E-mail the pastor at PastorCarl9@aol.com.
SHILOH CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST, 55 Butler St., will host a diabetes seminar Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. called “Who’s at Risk for Diabetes?’ The presenter is nurse Carmen Jenkins, who has a master’s degree in health education and is a certified diabetes educator. Elder Allen Johnson is pastor.
SMITHFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 20 Church St., worships Sunday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Maggie Foreman bringing the sermon. Church officers will be recognized. Nursery is provided for children up to school age. For more information, phone 724-569-9659.
SOLID ROCK MINISTRY- FAITH, HOPE, LOVE, 38 N. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, announces the food pantry is in operation Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. and by appointment. A free coffee and doughnut ministry is in operation at the church Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. There is also praise and worship Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. Sunday coffee and fellowship is at 10 a.m. Sunday worship is at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Kevin and Wanda O’Brien will give a contemporary gospel concert on Friday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. Fellowship meal will be served after worship.
Transportation is available. 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 at Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. with the Rev. George “Joey’ Hickok. This week’s message is “In the ‘Nic’ of Time.’ For more information on the church, call 724-564-0136.
STANDING IN THE GAP, a newly formed independent group, is hosting a Lunch and Learn on Tuesday at 12:15 p.m. Although not sponsored by any particular church, this event will be held at Abundant Life Church, 1239 Brownfield Road, Uniontown. Standing in the Gap is a non-denominational group of Christian believers who are prayerfully aware of issues that affect faith, family and nation.
Officials said, “We will provide pertinent information on issues concerning Christian family and moral values that affect not only us but will have ramifications for future generations.’
Phyliss Cappalonga, a member of Chuck Colson’s Prison Fellowship, will be guest speaker. Penny Whoolery will provide music. The video “America’s Godly Heritage,’ which explains the Christian values of the founding fathers, will be shown.
For reservations or more information, contact Marcia Martin at 724-564-1042.
STREETS OF GOLD MINISTRY presents Faith Harmony Boys, a Southern gospel quartet from Charleston, W.Va., in concert at the White Oak Christ United Methodist Church on Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m. 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, observes the second Sunday of Lent at 9:30 a.m. when lay minister Harry Wilson delivers the sermon “Born Again.’ Aaron Long is acolyte. Birthday celebrants are Dorothy Gates, Rebecca Archbold and David Priel. 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 “Making the World Better.’
The church is hosting its annual Lenten Bible studies at Marquis House on Tuesdays at 2 p.m. Youth Club for grades two through six continues Thursday at 4:30 p.m., including Bible stories, music, crafts, games and dinner. The church office will be closed Monday in observance of President’s Day. Senior CrossWalk is participating in the 30-hour famine this year, sponsored by World Vision.
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. Church officers will be recognized. For more information, call 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 “To Boldly Go.’ Organist will be sacred music intern John Morrison. Following worship, the deacons will host the coffee fellowship in the chapel by the deacons. 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 are from 10:30 until 11 a.m., the hour or worship. The Rev. Tom Barnhart Jr. will preach the message “Under Pressure: What Do You Do?’ For more information on church ministries, phone 724-437-5980.
UNIONTOWN CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 20 Robinson St., worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. when the Rev. A. Harrison Smith will bring the message “Inexhaustible Resources.’ Children’s church will be offered. The chancel choir will provide special music. The church offers a nursery for infants and preschoolers, valet parking and personal ear monitors. Smith will begin a weekly Bible study on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. in fellowship hall. 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, welcomes special guest speaker the Rev. E.W. Cowsert of Uniontown to bring the message at both the Sunday 8:30 and 11 a.m. worship services. For more information, phone the Rev. James B. Jobes, senior pastor, at 724-438-3438.
UNITED CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Malden Crossroads, California, announces the youths will hold a winter carnival Feb. 27 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free. There will be games for all ages and carnival foods. All proceeds benefit the Week of Compassion Offering, which provides disaster relief around the world. A portion will go directly to tsunami concerns. For more information, phone the church at 724-938-2098.
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 “The King Am I.’ For more information on church activities, phone 724-430-0131.