Church briefs
Announcements FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF NEW SALEM announces the congregation will soon move into its new home at 800 New Salem Road. Celebrations begin Saturday at 6 p.m. with a service and refreshments to follow. On Sunday, there will be coffee and doughnuts at 9:30 a.m., service at 10:30 a.m. and a dedication ceremony at 1:30 p.m. There will be family activities, including carnival games and softball) all afternoon. For more information, phone the church at 724-245-2741 or e-mail myjam@verivon.net.
MASONTOWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH has been worshipping at the First Presbyterian Church of Masontown, located on the corner of Church Avenue and Washington streets, on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. since a fire in its building on July 15, 2004. The church will resume worshipping at its original location on Main and Cross streets on July 24. A full week of celebration activities is being planned.
Sunday, July 24, at 10 a.m.: A dedication service with Bishop Thomas Bickerton of the Western Pennsylvania Conference of the United Methodist Church and the Rev. Frank Sherman, district superintendent of the Connellsville District. A professional march is being planned as well as a special choir anthem. An open house and reception will follow.
Monday, July 25, at 7 p.m.: A hymn sing will be held in the sanctuary, followed by an open house and a reception in the social hall.
Tuesday, July 26, at 7 p.m.: A celebration worship service involving area clergy, their choirs and their congregations, former pastors and special guests. The service is open to the community. An open house and reception will follow.
Wednesday, July 27, at 7 p.m.: An ice cream social and open house. The church hopes to have special events for children and youths.
Thursday, July 28, at 7 p.m.: Historical Night, a chance for anyone to bring old pictures of the Methodist Church (and/or past church events) to share with others. The Rev. Larry Homistsky will be present, doing a first-person portrayal of the founder of the Methodist Movement, John Wesley. An open house and reception will follow.
Friday, July 27, at 7 p.m.: A concert, open house and reception. The group Redeemed, a Christian blues band from Carmichaels United Methodist Church, will play.
For more information about the church or any of its ministries, visit the Web site at www.mumchurch.org, or phone the pastor, the Rev. Robert Lewis, at 724-583-9207.
Vacation Bible Schools
EAST LIBERTY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AND TYRONE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH will hold a combined Bible School at the Tyrone Presbyterian Church, located on the Dawson-Scottdale Road, July 17-21 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. for children age 5 to 12. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. on July 17. John Jennings is lay pastor.
GREAT BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH, 47 W. Fayette St., Uniontown, will have Vacation Bible School July 31-Aug. 5 from 6:15 to 8:45 p.m. with the theme “Serengeti Trek.’ For more information, contact Donna Welch or Ruthann Hibbs or call the church at 724-437-6161.
LITTLE REDSTONE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, located off Route 201, Redstone Church Road and Navhoo Hollow Road, will have Bible school Aug. 1-5 from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
MALDEN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, Full Gospel, non-denominational, located two miles west of West Brownsville on Old Route 40 in Malden, is having sign-ups for Vacation Bible School on July 31-Aug. 4. The Rev. David White is pastor. For more information, phone 724-785-4280.
NEW LIFE WORSHIP CENTER CHURCH, 188 Derry Hill Road, Smithfield, Route 857, turn onto Ruble Mills Road just south of Haydentown and the church will be on the right, announces Serengeti Trek Vacation Bible School will be held Aug. 1-5. To register, phone 724-569-1514 or visit www.nlwc.org.
REHOBOTH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN BELLE VERNON will conduct the annual Bible School program for the community July 18-22 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. for preschool children through those completing sixth grade. There will be music, crafts, instruction and snacks. The closing program will be held Friday in the sanctuary at 7 p.m. The Rev. Richard Klein is pastor. For more information or to register, phone the church at 724-929-7020.
ROSCOE COMMUNITY VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL will be held at the Roscoe Presbyterian Church Aug. 1-5 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. for youths age three through sixth grade. Contact leaders are Penny Stanick and Michelle Hartle. The theme for the week of stories, crafts and activities is “Safari.’
ST. ANDREW’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 307 High St., Brownsville, will hold Vacation Bible School in August. For more information, phone 724-785-3970.
ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF AMERICA, 121 Walnut Hill Road, Uniontown, announces Vacation Bible School will be held July 31-Aug. 4 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, phone 724-439-5884 or 724-439-4730.
UNIONTOWN CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 20 Robinson St., will hold its Vacation Bible School July 18-22 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. This year’s theme is “Kingdom of the Son’ and each night will offer tasty snack, creative crafts and lively songs to sing. The closing program will be during worship on Sunday, July 24. For more information, call the VBS director Michele Means at 724-725-0684 or the church office at 724-438-8372.
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ABUNDANT LIFE CHURCH, located at 1239 Brownfield Road, Uniontown, will not have a worship service this evening. Instead there will be a closing program for Vacation Bible School at 8 p.m. 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 “Are You Proud of Your Humility?’
ALLISON CHRISTIAN CHURCH announces Acquire the Fire Battle Cry meeting is today at 6:30 p.m. CWF will have flea market bag day on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. The outreach committee is collecting personal items for distribution to a local shelter for children and teen-agers. Participants can select a cutout from the tree in the narthex and bring items to the church on Sunday. Youth leaders and other adults who are interested in mentoring youths in conjunction with Acquire the Fire Battle Cry program will meet Wednesdays at 7 p.m., beginning July 20. The social life committee will distribute slips listing a food item to bring to the church picnic on Sunday, July 24, at 4 p.m. On Sunday, elders are Rick Marker and Bob Peton. Worship leader is Stephanie McCormick. Rick Marker is junior church leader. The Rev. Michael Peton is pastor.
ASBURY UNITED METHO-DIST CHURCH, corner of Beeson Avenue and Dunbar Street in Uniontown, announces Sunday’s casual 9 a.m. service includes the Rev. Thomas Brown’s message “Have We Lost Salvations Meaning?’ and praise choruses and hymns, accompanied by Sharon Brown and led by song leader Barb Cruse. The traditional 11 a.m. service will have Brown’s message, and special music by soloist Sharon Brown and organist Jim Hutchinson. Loving Nursery Care is available for infants and children under 4. Tele-receivers are available for the hearing impaired.
BENTLEYVILLE HOLINESS CAMP MEETING continues through Sunday with the Rev. Michael Adams, a Wesleyan evangelist from Orlando, Fla.; Dr. John Neihof Jr., a youth and song evangelist who is vice president of student affairs at Kentucky Mountain Bible College; the Rev. Roger Moyer, a minister in the Evangelical Church in Michigan; Derrell and Ruth Hyde, career missionaries with World Gospel Mission who minister to Native American cultures in the Southwest; and Marjorie Schultz, principal at Bethany Christian Mission Center in Bethany, Ky., who will minister to the children. For more information, visit the Web site at www.bentleyvillecamp.org.
BREAD OF LIFE TABERNACLE, 15 Bouquet St., located near the corner of Connellsville and Bouquet streets, Uniontown, welcomes the Rev. David A. Tristani, Outreach Ministry Director from Praise Cathedral Renewal Center of Pinellas Park, Fla., formerly known in the professional wrestling world as Devin Nash, to speak Sunday at 10:15 a.m. on the subject “Any dream is possible regardless of your age or physical abilities when God’s hand is on you; the difference a small church like ours is making in a community of 42,000 people and how you and your church can make a difference in Fayette County.’
While wrestling, Tristani worked for World Championship Wrestling out of Atlanta, the WXO wrestling company owned by The Million Dollar Man Ted DiBiase, IPW Hardcore wrestling based in Tampa, Fla., and other independent wrestling companies throughout the South, including the Christian Wrestling Federation of Fla.
Tristani grew up in Dunbar and graduated from Connellsville Area High School in 1974. He holds an associate degree in Christian studies from the Sure Foundation Theological Institute and a bachelor’s degree in applied behavior sciences from National Louis University of Chicago. He is the associate pastor of Praise Cathedral Renewal Center and outreach ministry director. PCRC Outreach Ministries runs under the title of Father’s Heart Ministry and provides, food, clothing, job retraining and addiction recovery programs for the poor and homeless.
BREAKTHROUGH WORSHIP CENTER, 36 Ferguson Road, Mount Braddock, announces the youth group will meet today at 6:30 p.m. with praise and worship, a message, food and games. The church worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. with a contemporary worship and the Rev. Adam Lawson bringing the message. Children’s ministry and nursery are available during morning worship. Evening worship is at 6. Midweek services are held Thursdays at 7 p.m.
The church announces the evangelistic outreach ministry Stepping Stone Ministries has undergone new direction, vision and leadership along with a change in the name to Fresh Fire Ministries. The minister will offer resources for youths, including conferences, concerts and a help line.
Upcoming events include the Revival Fellowship International Campmeeting July 25-29 and the church Kennywood Day on July 30. The church welcomes Apostle Mike Robinson on July 31. Drs. John and Rebecca Polis of Revival Fellowship International will be guest speakers this summer at special services. The church will hold the Fresh Fire Ministries Conference in October. For more information on church activities, services or for prayer, call 724-434-5886.
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 “Where the Good News has not Arrived … Be the Light of the World.’ On Aug. 7 at 5 p.m., the picnic for the charge will be at West Bend rain or shine. Meat, rolls, condiments and beverage will be provided. Participants should bring a vegetable, salad or dessert to share. On Aug. 7 at 6 p.m., a special gospel concert featuring Free Spirit will be held rain or shine following the picnic at West Bend. Participants should bring their own lawn chair. For more information about any of the Brownsville Charge churches, phone the charge office at 724-785-8704.
CALVARY APOSTOLIC CHURCH, located on Rolling Hills Estate Road in North Union Township between Sylvan Heights Cemetery and the PennDOT facilities, announces Sunday services begin at 10 a.m. featuring music from the CAC worship team and special songs by Kara Marton and Jayme Defilippo. 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 Website at www.calvaryapostolicchurch.org.
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, located on McClellandtown Road, Route 21, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Joe Ritz speaking and the Revs. Ron and Leigh Hudson singing. Coffee and doughnuts are available at 9:15 a.m. Sunday at 6:30 p.m., Brad Henry will speak while the youths meet in the Youth Garage. Nursery and children’s classes are available for all services. For more information on church ministries, call 724-439-0301.
CALVARY UNITED METH-ODIST CHURCH, located at Clark Street and Collins Avenue, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. when the Rev. Maryann J. Long gives the sermon “Look and Listen and KNOW: God is Here.’ Sara Peskie will offer special music. 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 Greg Quarrick as praise leader and giving the teaching message. On Sunday at 10:30 a.m. worship, the Rev. Art Mace, senior minister, will give the sermon “Ordinary Days’ and the children’s sermon. Denise Zundel, church organist, will provide special music. Nursery and pre-school care as well as children’s church for age three to third grade are available during morning worship. For more information, phone 724-438-6821.
CHERRY TREE ALLIANCE CHURCH, 640 Cherry Tree Lane, Uniontown, across from Uniontown Wal-Mart, announces at 7 p.m. today, a special concert will be given in the sanctuary by The Liberated Wailing Wall, a music group with Jews for Jesus. On Sunday, the church offers a contemporary service at 8:30 a.m. and a traditional service at 10:45 a.m. In both services, the Rev. Jack Herman will deliver the messages in his ongoing series “The Best Life You Can Live on Earth.’
This Sunday’s message will be “A New Life Overflowing with God’s Grace.’ The Rev. Robert Ellenberger leads prayer Wednesday at 11 a.m. On Wednesday at 7 p.m., the singing group Life Voice from Crown College will hold a special concert. Kids on a Mission will be held for elementary-age children. Nursery care is provided for all services. For more information on church ministries, phone 724-437-6850.
CHOZ-N 1’Z announce they will be in concert today from 8 to 10 p.m. at Phillips Gospel Coffee House, Ash Street, Uniontown; and Sunday from 7 to 8 p.m. at Masontown Mennonite Church, Masontown-Smithfield Road. For more information, phone 724-569-0339.
CHRIST CHURCH, a parish in the Anglican Communion, 319 Church St., Brownsville, worships Sunday with Holy Eucharist and sermon at 10:30 a.m. There will be Holy Eucharist at 11:30 a.m. Monday through Thursday. Putting Christ in First Place Victory Dinner will be held Wednesday at 7 p.m. 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. 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 a family campout Aug. 12 until noon the next day. More details will be published later. For more information, phone 724-439-4743.
COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 1264 W. Penn Blvd., Uniontown, announces Sunday worship is at 9:30 a.m. Pastors are the Rev. Roger Howard and the Rev. Daniel Brant. For more information, 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. There will be special music with guest pianist Colin Edwards. 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.
EAST LIBERTY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 169 Main St., Vanderbilt, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. The Tri-Town Community Ministerium will hold a community picnic at the Church of Christ in Vanderbilt on Sunday, July 24, at 1 p.m. with hot dogs, games and a band. A 7 p.m. Communion service will be held and John Jennings of East Liberty Presbyterian Church will be speaker. John Jennings is lay pastor. For more information on church activities, phone 724-529-7262. The Web site is www.forministry.com/USPAPCUSAELPCE/
FAIRCHANCE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 17 N. Morgantown St., worships Sunday at 10 a.m. with guest speaker Paul Salosky sharing the message and Judy Pupek sharing in music. The Sunday school will meet at Mon View Park at 1 p.m. for the Annual Sunday School Picnic. On Wednesday, Stanley Rogers will speak when the congregation meets for prayer and Bible study at 6 p.m. 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 is preaching the sermon series “Disciples Follow Jesus.’ This Sunday’s message is “Discipleship: Cinderella and the King.’ The service will offer raise choruses, hymns and celebration of the Lord’s Supper. Pre-school and junior church activities are available. The church is handicap-accessible and air-conditioned. For more information on church ministries, phone 724-564-5000.
FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 690 Morgantown Road, Uniontown, about one-half mile south of Big Lots, worships Sunday at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. as the Rev. Don Immel continues a series of sermons entitled “The Road to Restoration.’ The message “The Spirit Stirred.’ The Rev. Mike Outrich will preach the sermon “Oh, Worship Him!’ during the 6 p.m. service when DivorceCare also meets. Wednesday is Family Night at 7 p.m. and includes 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.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), OF REPUBLIC, welcomes Rissie Lovis and David Harden during Sunday’s 10:55 a.m. worship service, which begins with the singing of favorite hymns and songs led by Anna Stump. The Rev. J.W. Hormell will deliver the message “A Call.’ A time for children is held during the service, followed by second hour and a supervised nursery, directed by Donna Johnson and Rita Ballone. Daren Dewey is acolyte. Bill and Pam Means will greet the congregation. Malen Stump is worship leader. For more information on church activities, phone 724-246-9387.
FIRST CHURCH OF GOD IN EDENBORN with the Rev. Olivia Jones as hostess will offer a Gospel Musical on Saturday at 3 p.m. with area psalmist, bands, mime and dancers. They include Beverly Walker, Rebecca Bowler, Haleigh Thomas, Rasheed Waddell, First Church of God Praise Team, Dorian Thomas, Annissia Mosley, Cassandra King, Tim Wave, His Kingdom Drama Team, Lighthouse Ministries, Cory and Luke Turner, The Lords’ Ladies, Narrow Passae, Crimson Stream, Spirit and Truth 2 and Krista Cessna. For more information, contact Anita Jackson at 724-785-3435 or Damita Johnson at 724-627-5441.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located on the Towne Square at Fourth and Liberty streets, California, announces the Rev. Paul N. Min will preach “Well Done’ at the 10 a.m. Sunday worship service. Nursery care is available every Sunday. Elder Don Thompson and his wife, Ardith, will serve as greeters. Elder Jim Zeaman will lead Scripture readings and Nathan Zisk will assist as acolyte. The Rev. Millie Thomas, associate pastor of the Union Baptist Church in Monessen, will perform a solo. The Harrison and O’Connor families will host coffee hour. The Daisytown Presbyterian Church worships at 11:45 a.m. Sunday. For more information on church activities, call 724-938-7676.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 114 W. Church St., Fairchance, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. when the Rev. Donald E. Walls gives the sermon “The Sound of His Voice.’ Beth Rich is head usher. Barb Reiprich is liturgist. Andrew Harmon is acolyte. Ushers are Beth Rich, Bill Grimm, Becky Harmon and Carol Halterman. Bill Grimm is greeter. For more information on church activities, phone 724-564-2042. The Web site is www.fairchancefirstpresbyterianchurch.org.
FORT BURD UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF BROWNSVILLE, located next to Brownsville General Hospital, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. There is a special time for youths and a combined Sunday school class for preschool-age children through sixth grade for remainder of worship. Several musicians will be accompanying the organist with a variety of instruments. The monthly special offering for the Brownsville Soup Kitchen will be held Sunday. 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. Ken Billsboro, guest speaker, brings the message “When the Lights Go Out.’ Tami Miskanin will provide special music. Nursery is provided. For more information, phone 724-437-3401.
GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, holding services at the South Union Township Fire Department Social Hall located at 364 S. 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. Rachel Strauser will sing Sunday morning and the YHE Ensemble will sing Sunday evening. The Rev. Justin Argabright is pastor. For more information, phone 724-438-4850 or visit the Web site at www.gracecc.us.
GRACE UNITED METH-ODIST CHURCH, located on California Drive between California and Bentleyville, is hosting its Third Annual Outdoor Fun Festival Saturday from 4 to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The festival will include an outdoor worship service on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. as well as food, carnival games and entertainment. For more information, phone 724-438-4448 or visit the Web site at www.graceumconline.org.
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. This is Communion Sunday. Junior BYF is from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Senior BYF is from 5 to 7 p.m. Senior BYF is Wednesday 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
HOPEWELL UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 400 Hopewell Road, Browns-ville, celebrates Christmas in July during worship Sunday at 9:30 a.m., which includes Communion. The Rev. Gail E. Mason’s sermon is “Hope for a Better World.’ Janet Adam-ovich is organist.
MALDEN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, Full Gospel, non-denominational, located two miles west of West Brownsville on Old Route 40 in Malden, worship Sudnay at 10:30 a.m. with children’s church at 11:15 a.m. The Rev. David White is pastor. For more information, phone 724-785-4280.
MASONTOWN MENNONITE CHURCH, Smithfield-Masontown Road, will host Choz’n1’z on Sunday evening. There will be light refreshments. The Rev. Ronald Smith is pastor.
MCCLELLANDTOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Route 21, Church Hill, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. with William E. Lawson delivering the sermon “Christ Upholds God’s Law.’
MORNING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH, located on Third Street in Newell, announces Sunday worship begins at 10 a.m. with guest speaker Lamar Duke. Coffeehouse will be closed.
A gospel music concert on July 24 at 6 p.m. with the Rev. Mitch Wall, founding and current pastor of Morning Star, which was organized in 1999. His writing and performing goes back to his early teen years, which began when his parents presented him with a 1961 Kalamazoo electric guitar. Through those early years, Wall spent many weekends playing country music throughout the area. He released several original country music recordings with bands he organized. In 1993, Wall’s life changed when the Billy Graham Crusade came to Pittsburgh. On that day, he answered the altar call and devoted his life to winning souls for Jesus Christ. Wall’s spirituality and devotion to God comes through clearly in his music. His concerts include original country gospel music, popular and traditional country gospel songs.
His new recording project is “Let’s Let God Back in America.’ The CD is available at his concerts or by contacting Mitch Wall Ministries at 724-938-2113. In 2002, Wall created a gospel music band called Steel Witness, which is working on a CD that will be released in Nashville in early fall. For more information, contact Angel Zueger at 724-785-8513.
MOUNT ARARAT BAPTIST CHURCH will celebrate the Rev. Richard Calloway’s fourth pastoral anniversary on Sunday.
Minister Roslyn Rose will be morning speaker and the Rev. Robert Crable, pastor of Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Fairchance, will be guest preacher at the 3:30 p.m. service, accompanied by his choirs and congregation. The church will celebrate Men’s Day on Sunday, July 24, at 3:30 p.m. with the Rev. Rubin R. Bailey II, pastor of Freedom Baptist Church of Jeannette, as guest preacher. Dinner will be served after morning worship. A special presentation will be given b the Men’s Fellowship Ministry.
NEW BEGINNINGS COVENANT CHURCH, 171 Connellsville St., Uniontown, will host a contemporary worship service Sunday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Mark Lawson bringing the message. Children’s church will be available. The evening service begins at 6 while Teen Beat and the Covenant Kids children’s ministry also meets. For more information on church ministries, phone 724-437-0706.
NEW GENEVA BAPTIST CHURCH, Front Street, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. when the Rev. Robert J. Robinson delivers the message “Thanks But No Thanks.’ Carol Brooks and Janet Robinson will present special music. Children’s church is at 10 a.m.
NEW LIFE WORSHIP CENTER CHURCH, 188 Derry Hill Road, Smithfield, Route 857, turn onto Ruble Mills Road just south of Haydentown and the church will be on the right, announces the following events: There will be a gospel sing at the Mount Morris fire hall at noon on Saturday, July 23. Lunch will be served. On Sunday, July 24, The Shaffers will perform at New Life sanctuary starting at 6 p.m.
On Sunday, July 31, a special service honoring The Christian Soldier will be held at New Life sanctuary starting at 2 p.m. The Rev. Michael D. Chapman Sr., pastor. For more information, phone 724-569-1514 or visit the Website at www.nlwc.org.
PLEASANT VIEW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located two miles west of Smock at the intersection of the Pleasant View and Royal roads, announces food bank distribution will be Saturday at 10 a.m.
The church worships Sunday at 10 a.m. when the Rev. Keith Conover will preach “When Pre-Emergent Spraying Fails.’ Greeters will be Sandy Alberts and Diana Calhoun. Acolytes will be Michael and Nicholas Payton. Ushers will be Rob and Sandy Hager and Edna and Karen Randolph. Special music will be provided by Irene Williams. A supervised nursery for kindergarten and preschool children is provided after Small Talk through the conclusion of worship.
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.
Sweet corn will be available at the church’s roadside stand in Waltersburg and stores beginning Wednesday. For more information on church activities, phone 724-677-2149.
ROSCOE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 300 Main St., announces tambourines, played by Miranda Gillon, will join the piano and organ, played by Tina Bolin and Betty Ermlick, for Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. informal summer worship service. Gillon is the daughter of Deacon Laura Gillon. The Rev. Dr. John Rankin will deliver the sermon “Hurricane Force.’ Greeters are Hamilton and Delores Laughlin.
A fellowship coffee hour will follow the service in the manse, hosted this week by the Kevin Hartle Family. Volunteers are needed for the Annual Roscoe Community Vacation Bible School Aug. 1-5 from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 71 N. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, will have distribution of Holy Communion at the 7 p.m. Saturday Communion service at the Mountain Chapel at Chalk Hill and at the 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. Sunday worship services with the Rev. Paul N. Frank Jr. delivering the sermon “Weeds Among the Wheat.’ For more information, call 724-437-9000 or e-mail at spluc@dp.net.
ST. PETER’S CHURCH, a parish of the Anglican Communion, 60 Morgantown St., Uniontown, will hold morning prayer at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday with Jeffrey Minshall officiating. Serving as lectors will be Robert Cimino and Donald Miller. Thomas Whyel will act as crucifer. 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 guest speaker Chris Decker, a synodically authorized lay worship leader of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod of the ELCA. Holy Communion will not be celebrated this week. An informal worship time will follow. Kids Time with God, a program for children ages three through eight, will be held in Noah’s Room during worship. The Rev. Bernard W. Carl is pastor. For more information on church activities, phone 724-439-5884 or 724-439-4730 or e-mail the pastor at PastorCarl9@aol.com.
SIGNAL OF LIGHT FULL GOSPEL CHURCH, Edenborn, will have a healing service July 22 at 6:30 p.m. 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.
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.
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.
THIRD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 425 Union St., Uniontown, announces the Rev. Doyle Snyder, interim pastor, will speak at both Sunday’s 9 and 11 a.m. worship services. For more information on church activities, phone the office at 724-438-2529.
TOWER HILL 1 APOSTOLIC LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH continues its homecoming today and Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m. Meals are at 4:30 p.m. daily. The Rev. William Chappel is host. There are guest speakers for each service. For more information, phone 724-564-2156 or 724-246-0433.
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 “Weeds’ and lead the service of Communion. Todd Sproul is liturgist. Carter Waligura is acolyte.
Following worship, the coffee fellowship will be hosted on the corner porch by the Orsted Family. A nursery is provided during worship for children 5 and under. For more information, visit the Web site www.trinityupc.net.
UNIONTOWN CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 20 Robinson St., opens its doors at 9:15 a.m. Sunday for prayer. The church worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. when the Rev. A. Harrison Smith will bring the message “A Church with a Vision.’ Children’s church is offered for children in grades kindergarten through sixth and a nursery service is provided for infants through 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 p.m. For more information, phone 724-439-4747 or check the Web site at www.utowncofc.org.
WALNUT HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 132 Collier Road, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. the Rev. Arnold G. Husk delivers the sermon “There’s Good News Today.’ For more information on church activities, phone 724-430-0131.
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CHARISMATIC MASS will be held on Thursday, Aug. 4, at 6:30 p.m. at St. Oliver Plunkett, St. Michael the Archangel Church in Fredericktown, presented by the River of Life Group. The Rev. Ed Litavic of St. Mary Czestochova in McKeesport will be the celebrant. A hymn sing will begin at 6:30 p.m. A covered-dish dinner will follow the Mass in the parish hall.
LITTLE REDSTONE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Route 201, corner of Redstone Church Road and Navoo Hollow Road, announces the Redstone Parish Picnic will be held Sunday, July 31, at 10 a.m. at the Little Redstone United Methodist Church Pavilion. Beverage, rolls, meat, dessert, eating and serving items will be provided. Games by Edie Fry and Jody Evans are for everyone. A corn roast is planned for Saturday, Aug. 13, from 4 to 7 p.m. For more information, phone the Rev. James Pond at 724-736-8135 or 724-736-0495.
MOUNT OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH, 51 Stewart Ave., Uniontown, announces the Mount Olivet Baptist Church Youth Ministry will have a children and youth musical workshop Aug. 8-14.
A music workshop is scheduled for Aug. 8-10. A musical concert will be held Aug. 11 and a youth conference will take place Aug. 12-14. Guest speakers from the local and regional area will be on hand while music, lecturers, rap sessions and crafts for the children will take place. No fee is required. The church asks that children or youths with a gift of playing an instrument, i.e., the keyboard, piano, guitar and drums, call the church. Registration for the musical workshop is being accepted. For further details, call Vince and Natalie Winfrey at 724-438-4844 or e-mail 2empoweryouth@verizon.net.
NATIONAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT 2005, Orchard Hill Church, Wexford, welcomes more than 50,000 leaders across North America for this annual gathering of church and business leaders Aug. 11-13. Speakers at the 10th annual summit will present motivation and innovative principles on topics applicable in the boardroom and in church and ministry settings. Leadership experts include Bill Hybels, Rick Warren, John Maxwell, Ken Blanchard, Colleen Barrett, Kenneth Ulmer and Curtis Sliwa. For more information or to register, visit www.willowcreek.com/summit
or call 800-570-9812.
TOURS PLANNED: Monsignor Edward McCullough, pastor of St. Aloysius Church in Dunbar, will be spiritual director on a “pilgrimage of thanksgiving’ to the Shrine of Our Lady at Lourdes, France, on Sept. 11-21. The tour will include visits to the shrine of the Miraculous Medal in Paris, Notre Dame, Basilica of the Sacred Heart, the tomb of St. Therese at Lisieux and other historical and religious sites. A trip to Rome has been scheduled for Oct. 2-10, giving participants an opportunity to be present at an audience with newly elected Pope Benedict XVI. The tour will include visits to the catacombs, coliseum, major basilicas, Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel. A trip to the Holy Land is scheduled for Nov. 8-18 to visit Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Bethany, Mount Tabor, Sea of Galilee and other sites. For a detailed packet, call 1-800-242-0728 or fax 724-543-2938 or e-mail begin padre16201@yahoo.com padre16201@yahoo.com end
and include your mailing address. Space is limited.