Church briefs
Nov. 4, 2005 Announcements:
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD: Local churches will collect shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child the week of Nov. 14-20. The list of local sites includes:
– Great Bethel Baptist Church, 47 W. Fayette St., Uniontown, Nov. 14-18 from 1 to 4 p.m., Nov. 16 from 1 to 4 and 5 to 8 p.m., Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Nov. 20 from 1 to 4 p.m. Contact is the Rev. Paul Lesher at 724-564-5000.
– World Christian Outreach Ministries, 503 W. Georgia Ave., Connellsville, Nov. 14-18 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Nov. 19 from 10 am. to 1 p.m. and Nov. 20 from 2 to 4 p.m. Contact is Ruth Smith at 724-628-9285.
– Clinton Church of God, 406 Buchanan Road, Normalville, Nov. 14-19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Nov. 20 by appointment. Contact is Lawrence Richter at 724-455-3718.
– New Life Covenant Church, 4809 National Pike, Markleysburg, Nov. 14-20 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact is Teresa Christman at 724-329-8117.
– First Baptist Church, 515 Morgantown Road, Point Marion, Nov. 16 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Contact is the Rev. Kathy Griffith at 724-725-1692.
Information is also available at www.samaritanspurse.org.
Today through next week:
ALLISON CHRISTIAN CHURCH announces personalized baking pan orders should be turned in to Jennie Peton by Sunday and Sarris Christmas candy orders should be turned in to Susan Toth by Sunday. Worship is at 9 a.m. on Sunday with Charlotte Hughes and Will Chambers as elders, Shelley Williams as worship leader and Denise Marker as junior church leader.
The Tri-County Men’s Fellowship Dinner will be held Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Clarksville Christian Church. See Rick Marker if you plan to attend. The outreach committee is planning a program to honor veterans on Sunday, Nov. 13, at 6:30 p.m. Area veterans and the public are invited. The Salvation Army and the American Legion will take part in the service. Light refreshments will be served in the fellowship hall following the service. The Rev. Michael Peton is pastor.
ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Beeson Avenue and Dunbar Street in Uniontown, announces both services will commemorate All Saints Sunday. The more casual 9 a.m. service will include the Rev. Thomas Brown’s sermon “Running With Joy,’ the sacrament of Communion, praise choruses and hymns, led by song leader Barb Cruse and accompanied by Sharon Brown. The more traditional 11 a.m. service will include Brown’s message, the sacrament of Communion and special music by the Asbury Chancel Choir accompanied and directed by Jim Hutchinson. Children’s church is available for those in kindergarten through second grade. Loving Nursery Care is available for infants and children under 4. Tele-receivers are available for the hearing impaired. Asbury Youth Fellowship meets Sunday for all youths in grades six to 12 from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH, 306 Edison St., Uniontown, announces the start of its new Sunday school hour at 9:30 a.m. beginning this Sunday. They will begin a study on the life of Moses, which will run for 13 weeks. Worship begins Sunday at 10:30 a.m. when the Rev. Bryan L. Kelley preaches with music led by Tim and Sally Soom. Sunday at 6 p.m., there will be a concert by Bob and Darlene Puffer. Puffer is a former country-recording artist who now does gospel music with his wife, Darlene. They have a varied presentation of music for all ages. For a ride or more information, phone Kelley at 724-984-3724.
BREAD OF LIFE TABERNACLE, 15 Bouquet St., located near the corner of Connellsville and Bouquet streets, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 10:15 a.m. The 6 p.m. service includes contemporary worship and the Word. Children’s church is in the lower level. American Missions Bible College classes are offered Thursdays at 6 p.m. free of charge. Upcoming events include Harvest of Hope, community Christmas caroling, Teen Christmas outreach and Angel Tree. Outreach ministries include Gospel on Wheels, Bertha’s Love Cupboard, Community Storehouse and Saturday Nite Live. The Rev. Brian and Sharon Kisner pastor the church along with the Revs. John and Kelley Broadwater. For more information, phone 724-438-4882 or 724-439-0580.
BREAKTHROUGH WORSHIP CENTER, located on Ferguson Road in Mount Braddock, announces the Passion Fellowship International pastors meeting will be held Friday at 10 a.m. The church worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. with a contemporary worship led by the praise band and the Rev. Adam Lawson continuing the teaching series “Attitudes.’ Evening worship is at 6 p.m. with intercessory prayer at 5:30 p.m.
The youths will hold a service on Saturday, Nov. 12, at 6:30 p.m. The church will also hold an outreach event in the Mount Braddock community in December entitled “A Mount Braddock Christmas.’ The church also welcomes Drs. John and Rebecca Polis of Revival Fellowship International of South Carolina. For more information, phone the church at 724-434-5886.
BROWNSVILLE FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), 512 Second St., meets for worship Sundays at 10:45 a.m. with the Rev. Paul Sandusky presiding. Nursery is available. Donations are being accepted for The Timothy Basket as well as for the Thanksgiving Food Baskets. For more information, phone 724-785-2488.
BROWNSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHARGE worships Sunday at 8:30 a.m. at West Bend, 10 a.m. at South Brownsville and 11 a.m. at Brownsville First. The Rev. Paul E. Wilson Sr. is pastor. This will be Mission Sunday with Ray Pulaski from Habitat for Humanity as the guest speaker in all three churches. At 6 p.m. Sunday, there will be a hymn sing at West Bend. Next Sunday is National Bible Sunday. On Dec. 17, the church will charter a bus to go to the Gaither Homecoming at Mellon Arena. Anyone interested should call the charge office. 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 Trio and Troy Bowers. Wednesday night’s service features Bible teaching by the Rev. Danny Aber. For more information, call 724-438-5052 or visit the Web site 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 Calvary Choir providing special music. Steve Gaida will speak at the 6:30 p.m. service. Nursery and children’s classes are available for all services. Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., the congregation gathers for prayer. For more information on church ministries, call 724-439-0301.
CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, located at Clark Street and Collins Avenue, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. when the United Methodist Women lead the service in celebration of Thank Offering. Carol Aston, executive director of Interfaith Caregivers of Fayette County, will be special speaker. The Women’s Chorus will offer special music. A fully staffed nursery and babyland are available. The church is having a holiday candy project. Orders can be placed until Nov. 28 by calling 724-437-6341.
CALVIN UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 307 Spring St., Brownsville, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Aleda Arnold Menchyk delivering the sermon “Preparations and Priorities.’ The chancel choir will sing. A chicken paprikas dinner will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Calvin Hall. Take-out is available. Proceeds benefit the Calvin United Presbyterian Church General Fund. For more information on church activities, phone 724-785-5745.
CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF UNIONTOWN, 23 S. Gallatin Ave., will have Saturday Night praise and worship service at 6 p.m. with Greg Quarrick. On Sunday at 10:30 a.m. worship, the Rev. Art Mace, senior pastor, will give the sermon “That’s What Friends Are For’ and the children’s sermon. Denise Zundel, director of music ministries, and the chancel choir will provide 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, worships Sunday at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. when the Rev. Jack Herman will continue a series of messages focusing on 40 Days of Community event being done in coordination with the Rev. Rick Warren, author of “The Purpose Driven Life.’ This Sunday’s message will be “Serving Together.’ A study of the “40 Days of Community’ workbook called “Better Together: What on Earth are We Here For?’ is being conducted at 9:45 a.m. Sunday school. Sunday at 6 p.m. is evening praise service where adult small groups are going through the 40 Days of Community small group study while PowerJAM for youths and children’s Christmas play practice meet. Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. is prayer service for adults and AWANA for youths age 3 through high school. Nursery care is provided for all services. For more information on church ministries, phone 724-437-6850.
CHRIST CHURCH, Anglican, 319 Church St., Brownsville, worships Sunday with intercessory prayer at 10:15 a.m. and Holy Eucharist and sermon at 10:30 a.m. Daily Holy Eucharist in the rectory (305 Church St.) is at 11:30 a.m. except on Friday. 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, corner of Fayette Street and Beeson Boulevard in Uniontown, worships Sunday at 10:45 a.m. with the Rev. Emily Byrd. Kids Morning Out is Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. For more information, phone 724-439-1929.
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. Thanksgiving dinner for members and friends will be held Saturday, Nov. 19, at 3 p.m. at the church. Participants should bring a salad or dessert. For more information, phone 724-439-4743.
COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 1264 West Penn Blvd., Uniontown, announces Sunday worship is at 9:30 a.m. Pastors are the Rev. Roger P. Howard and the Rev. Daniel L. Brant. For more information, call 724-437-4740.
CONNELLSVILLE STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST, 519 Connellsville St., Uniontown, with Evangelist DeWitt Clinton. Worship is Sunday at 10:45 a.m. and 7 p.m. For more information, phone 724-438-1112.
CORNERSTONE BIBLE CHURCH, meeting at Franklin Grange, located off Route 40, turn at Jackson Farms Store onto Stone Church Road, go 1.2 miles and turn left onto Bunker Hill Road, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Gary Smith. Children’s church is also at 11 a.m. For more information on church activities, phone 724-366-1474.
DENBEAU HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN CHURCH, located on 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. A rummage sale at the Merrittstown Academy is planned for Nov. 18-19.
EAST LIBERTY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 169 Main St., Vanderbilt, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. There will be coffee and refreshments in fellowship hall immediately following worship. Officials said, “We ask for prayers for our pastor, John Jennings, who has been diagnosed with Amyloidosis and is on the transplant list to receive a heart transplant.’ 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 the Rev. James Leonard, interim pastor, sharing the message “The Rejected Cornerstone.’ The FBC Choir will bring special music. Leonard will also speak at the 6 p.m. service while youth groups and children’s classes for all ages meet. Childcare and transportation to all services is available.
The church invites people to walk through the scenes of live events that lead to the manger and the birth of Jesus on that “One Amazing Night’ over 2000 years ago. Guided tours telling this amazing story through six different scenes with live actors and animals will be given Dec. 9-10 from 6 to 9 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Call the church at 724-564-2080 for more information.
FAIRCHANCE FREE METHODIST CHURCH, 53 S. Morgantown St., worships Sunday at 10:45 a.m. with the choir singing. The Rev. Paul K. Lesher continues his sermon series, “An Autobiography of God As Revealed by Jesus in the Parables’ that seeks to reveal the basic DNA of God’s nature and his work in people’s lives. This Sunday’s message will be “The Secret Source of Joy! (The Parable of the Talents.)’ Also, the church will offer praise choruses, hymns and a time to express testimonies and prayer concerns. Pre-school and junior church activities are available for children. The church is handicapped accessible and air-conditioned. For more information about church ministries, phone the church office at 724-564-5000. Family Night Ministries, which includes youth and children’s ministry and a Bible study for adults, take place Sundays at 7 p.m.
FAIRVIEW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Laurendale Road, Grindstone, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. James Myers will give the sermon “What Heaven Does Not Have.’ Communion service will be held. Pam Myers is teacher for the hearing impaired. The church choir will provide special music with Jeff Hayducko as organist. Harrison Boyd and Ryan Donella are acolytes. The church offers a children’s program and Bible study Wednesday at 7 p.m. Plans are being made for the yearly turkey dinner on Nov. 12 from 4 to 7 p.m. For more information, phone 724-677-9940 or 724-677-0828.
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. when the Rev. Don Immel brings the second in a series of sermons on stewardship entitled “Weathering Financial Storms.’ This week’s message will be “Breaking The Yoke of Financial Slavery (Debt).’ Immel will also preach at the 6 p.m. service on “The Umbrella of Authority.’ In addition, a Will Planning Clinic will take place at 6 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Participants may register and receive the necessary questionnaire after the morning service.
Wednesday is Family Night at 7 p.m. with Royal Rangers and Missionettes for children, 212 Ministry for youths, choir, GriefShare and a Bible study for adults, entitled, “Where is God When it Hurts.?’ A well-staffed nursery is available during all services and transportation can be arranged by calling 724-437-8101, ext. 118.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 171 First St., Clarksville, will hold its annual Foreign Mission Day on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. The Rev. Richard Calloway, pastor of Mount Ararat Baptist Church in Cardale, will be guest preacher for the afternoon. The Rev. Roslyn Rose, associate minister of Mount Ararat Baptist Church, Cardale, will be the 11 a.m. preacher. The choir and congregation will accompany Calloway. Officials said, “Come and be blessed and be a blessing. We thank you in advance for your support in making our annual Foreign Mission Day a success as well as a day of rejoicing in the Lord.’ The Rev. James C. Cherry is chairman and pastor. Sister Christina Rutan is church clerk. Dinner will be served from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GRINDSTONE, located at 529 Grindstone Road, gathers for worship at 10:45 a.m. Sunday with Evangelist Michael A. Helms. For more information, phone the church at 714-785-2774.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF NEW SALEM, 800 New Salem Road, worships Sunday at 10:45 a.m. with Bible-based sermons by the Rev. Andy Miles and weekly Communion as well as junior church with Don and Faith Burton. The youth group for grades seven to 12 meets Sunday at 7 p.m. For more information, phone the church Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 724-245-2741.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), OF REPUBLIC announces All Saints Sunday will be observed during Sunday’s 10:55 a.m. service when the Rev. J.W. Hormell delivers the sermon “Saints.’ Debbie Schuff is worship leader. The chancel choir will sing. David Heckman is acolyte. Jim and Marie Eadie will greet the congregation. A supervised nursery and second hour are held in conjunction with the service directed by Rita Ballone and Donna Johnson. The annual congregational meeting will be held Sunday, Nov. 13, at the conclusion of the morning worship service. For more information on church activities, phone 724-246-9387.
FIRST CHURCH OF GOD, Main Street, Edenborn, announces Olivia Jones, pastor, will have Sunday worship at 11 a.m. Officials said, “Join us in fellowship as we come together to worship Jesus. A special guest will bring forth the Words of Life and ministry.’ Prophetess Yvonne Gladman will officiate. For more information, phone 724-737-2280.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located on the Towne Square at Fourth and Liberty streets, California, announces the Rev. Paul N. Min will preach at the 10 a.m. Sunday worship service. Nursery care is available every Sunday. Deacon Pam Luketich and her sons, Samuel, Michael and Nathaniel, will serve as greeters. Elder Edie Thomas will lead Scripture readings. Nathaniel Luketich will serve as acolyte. The choir, conducted by Elder Edie Thomas and accompanied by organist Carolyn Davis, will perform. Clark and Sally Harrison 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. with the Rev. Donald E. Walls continuing his “A Portrait of a Christian – Gentleness.’ Mary Catherine Abraham is head usher. Kathleen Hockenberry is liturgist. Joshua DuBois is acolyte. Ushers are Bill Grimm, Randy Grimm, Walter Halterman and Bill Zinck. Judy Grimm has the nursery. Bill Grimm is greeter. This will be Holy Communion and Sacrificial Sunday. Communion will be served to shut-ins this week. For more information on church activities, phone 724-564-2042. The Website is www.fairchancefirstpresbyterianchurch.org.
FORT BURD UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF BROWNSVILLE, located next to Tara Hospital at Brownsville, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. There will be a special time for youths. The adult choir, directed by Thomas Rishel, will sing. There is a staffed nursery, sponsored by the deacons during worship. The monthly prayer list will be distributed. The annual meeting of the Fort Burd United Presbyterian Church for the purpose of electing officers and presenting the 2006 budget will take place on Sunday, Nov. 13. For more information on church activities, phone 724-785-3080.
GARWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH, Route 481, 637 Scenic Drive near Daisytown, announces the Lord’s Supper will be observed at Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service. Deacon ordination will be included in the service. Call 724-938-7431 for more information.
GIG COFFEE HOUSE, Route 857, south towards Fairchance in the Old Wynn Bargain Store, welcomes 3 Thirty 3 band in concert today from 8 to 10 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. For more information, phone 724-564-7868.
GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH, 1 Grace Lane, off Derrick Avenue, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. when the Rev. Nick Philiposian brings the message “The Rapture of the Church Part 2.’ On Nov. 20, the church welcomes Dane Bailey, The Singing Auctioneer, during morning worship. Nursery is provided. For more information, phone the office at 724-437-3401.
GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, currently holding services at the South Union Township Fire Department Social Hall located at 364 South Mount Vernon Ave., Uniontown, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. There is also a service Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Special services are also held for youths. Justin Argabright is pastor. For more information, phone 724-438-4850 or visit the Web site at www.gracecc.us.
GREAT BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH, 47 W. Fayette St., Uniontown, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. Neil W. Hoppe, interim pastor, bringing the message. Calling the church office at 724-437-6161 provides transportation and a nursery. This is Family Sunday. Junior BYF meets from 3 to 4:30 p.m. while Senior BYF meets from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday is ABW Day of Prayer at 10 a.m. in the chapel. On Tuesday at 7 p.m., dart ball features New Salem at Great Bethel. Christmas play practice is Wednesday at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, is children/youth movie night at the church.
HIGHLAND BAPTIST CHURCH, 136 N. Eighth St., Connellsville, will observe its annual candlelight program on Sunday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. The Five As of Prayer will be the theme of this scriptural, musical event. Willie Mae Floyd is program narrator. Ray Williams is program chairman. The Rev. Thomas H. Floyd is pastor.
HOPEWELL UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 400 Hopewell Road, Brownsville, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. The Rev. Gail E. Mason’s sermon is “Why God Created Churches.’ Janet Adamovich is organist.
In accordance with the Presbyterian law of two weeks prior notice, a congregational meeting will be held immediately after worship on Sunday, Nov. 13, for the purpose of electing 2006 elders.
A soup and sandwich luncheon will be held on Election Day, Nov. 8, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with various homemade soups, sandwiches and desserts to eat there or take out.
INTERFAITH ASSEMBLY FOR CHRIST CHURCH, 7 Butler St., Uniontown, announces the Malisia McShan Hill Missionary Society will have its annual penny rally on Sunday, Nov. 13 at 4 p.m., featuring Anita Madia in concert. The Rev. Howard E. Dantzler is host pastor.
LAUREL MOUNTAIN BAPTIST CHURCH, 1980 Wharton Furnace Road, Gibbon Glade, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call 724-329-4707 or visit the Web site at www.laurelmtnbaptist.org. The Rev. Dr. Michael George is pastor.
LOVE OUTREACH CHURCH, Village of Phillips on Peach Lane in Uniontown, offers a youth service Sundays at 10:30 a.m. with special awards presented to youths who bring their Bibles for one month. The church holds a praise and worship service Sunday at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Jo Friedhof bringing the sermon. The Harvest Aires Gospel Singers will perform special music. For more information, 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 a Holy Communion service. Children’s church is at 11:15 a.m. The church meets for prayer Thursday at 7 p.m. CPR classes will be held at the church Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 724-785-4385 to register. The Rev. David White is pastor. For more information, call 724-785-4280.
MASONTOWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, located on the corner of Main and Cross streets, announces the grand opening of The Crossroads Coffee House on Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. in the basement of the church (120 S. Main St.). There will be music, food, fellowship and a place to spend time with friends. Performing Saturday will be Dave Townsend, sharing a mixture of country, gospel, ’50s and ’60s-style music. A different group or performer will appear each month. The coffee house will be open the first Saturday of every month. For more details, call 274-583-9207.
MCCLELLANDTOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Route 21, Church Hill, worships at 11 a.m. Sunday. Pastor William Lawson will deliver the sermon “The Christian Family.’ Laney Marie Wilson, infant daughter of Randy and Deanna Wilson, will be baptized. Youth fellowship meets from 4 to 6 p.m. Lawson will lead the lesson and Sondra Coulson will have activities.
This is the last day to bring items for the Operation Christmas Child project, sponsored by the deacons. Donations of small toys, school supplies, hygiene items that will fit in a shoebox for children ages 2 to 14 will be accepted. Reservations for the deacon-sponsored Thanksgiving potluck dinner on Saturday, Nov. 19, at 4:30 p.m. must be made with Gerry Burkholder or Sondra Coulson by Nov. 13. Meat, rolls and beverage will be provided. Those attending are asked to bring a favorite holiday dish to share.
Presbyterian women will participate in the worship service on Sunday, Nov. 13. Special envelopes will be provided in the Thank Offering.
MORNING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH, Newell, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Mitchell L. Wall giving the sermon “When the Heat is On.’ Gospel Glory Gathering, a special music concert, will be held Sunday at 6 p.m. The youth group, The Crusaders, will meet Friday at 7 p.m. For more information on church ministries, call 724-938-7937.
MOUNT LEBANON BAPTIST CHURCH, Brownsville, announces the Senior Usher Ministry will have its annual fall program on Sunday at 4 p.m. The Gospel Chorus of Mount Lebanon will be in concert. The Rev. Dr. Herman B. Jackson is pastor. Sister Beulah Mack is president.
MOUNT MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH, 30 Church St., Smithfield, worships Sunday at 8:30 a.m. with the Rev. Darrell Edgar bringing the message. A period of fellowship will follow in the social hall. The 10:45 a.m. service will be led by the Rev. Jay Hurley. Special music will be by the praise team and the senior choir. Nursery is provided and transportation is available by calling the church. The facility is handicap accessible with elevator service. For more information on church ministries, call 724-569-4847 or check the Web site at www.mtmoriahbaptistchurch.net.
MOUNT OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH, 51 Stewart Ave., Uniontown, announces the senior choir will observe its annual Choir Day on Sunday at 4 p.m., featuring the Male Chorus of Morning Star Baptist Church of Clairton in concert. Mary Jackson is master of ceremonies. Mount Olivet Praise Team will lead devotions. Joyce L. Darsey will give the greeting. Male Chorus gives concert Part 1. After intermission, A-B selections are by Babes in Christ, Mime Ministries, Mount Olivet. Emma Martin is director. There are short memorial services. Concert Part II with Male Chorus. Emma Turpin is president. The Rev. Vincent L. Winfrey is pastor.
MOUNT ST. MACRINA HOUSE OF PRAYER IN UNIONTOWN (formerly the Mount St. Macrina Retreat Center) is continuing an icon reflection series Nov. 10 and 17 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. with Sister Barbara Jean. Officials said, “Icons have served for many centuries to teach Christians the truths of God and as instruments to deepen faith. In this series, participants will learn of the spirituality and symbols in icons. Many examples will be displayed. Each session will include a meditation on an icon, inviting participants to pray with these “windows into heaven.’ For more information, phone the retreat center at 724-438-7149.
MOUNT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH OF LECKRONE will present Gospel Explosion 2005 on Nov. 12 at 5 p.m. with soloists, choirs and mime groups from the area. The Rev. Grant T. Howard is host pastor.
NEW GENEVA BAPTIST CHURCH, Front Street, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. when the Rev. Robert J. Robinson delivers the message “The Three Rs of Love.’ Casey Zinn and Janet Robinson will present special music. Children’s church is at 10 a.m. Caring Hands Fellowship meets at 6:30 p.m. Thursday for a Thanksgiving dinner. Participants should bring a covered dish.
NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 126 Brownsville Ave., Brownsville, on Sunday offers coffee and doughnuts at 9 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. This week, the church welcomes missionary Shane Sauce from the Pacific Islands. There is also worship Sunday at 6 p.m., immediately followed by a dessert fellowship. Mid-week Family Night is Thursday at 7 p.m. with adult Bible study, youth group HYDRO, and children’s activities. Nursery is available. For more information, contact the Rev. Mike Outrich at 724-785-7141.
NEW SALEM PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 27 S. Mill St., worships Sunday at 11 a.m. The Rev. Norma Prina Murphy, candidating preacher, will deliver the sermon “Choices That Matter.’ The Rev. Marnie Abraham Russell will be worship assistant. Congregational greeters are Mark and Lou Nagy. A nursery is provided during worship for children age 6 and younger. Nursery attendants are Jen Seaton and Natalie Pontorero. A covered-dish dinner will follow worship. The church welcomes home SPC Ben Conrad from Iraq.
PHILLIPS GOSPEL COFFEE HOUSE, located in the Village of Phillips on J.K. Packing Road in Uniontown, welcomes Cathy Stewart today. A 1986 graduate of Duquesne University’s School of Music, she is a trumpet major with a bachelor’s degree in music education. Finding teaching jobs was difficult so she pursued her other interest and now has her own pet grooming business and raises champion beagles. With support from her husband, Brian, and daughter, Brianne, she now performs a music ministry with styles from country to rock to pop. Doors open at 7 p.m. Concert begins at 8 p.m. For more information, phone 724-438-5683.
PLEASANT VIEW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located two miles west of Smock at the intersection of the Pleasant View and Royal roads, announces the Campbell Men’s Bible Class will make and sell hoagies on Saturday.
The church worships Sunday at 11 a.m., beginning with a mini-hymn sing. The Rev. Keith Conover will preach “Ssshhh…It’s Not Time Yet.’ Special music will be provided by bass soloist Jack Frost. Greeters are Joe and Sandy Stewart. Acolytes are Dan White and Ashley Zias. Small talker will be Liz Zias. Ushers will be Sandy Alberts, Diana Calhoun, Donna Linderman and Ellen Skergan.
Come In Out of the Cold-Bring a Friend Sunday will be Dec. 11. The Church Family and Community Reach-Out Team has designated TODAY as Kick-off Sunday for this year’s campaign. Officials said, “The purpose in participating in the eight-presbytery-wide reach-out ministry is to encourage people who might not otherwise do so to experience the Gospel good news of Jesus for themselves first hand. We want others to know personally the warmth, caring and love of God through a non-threatening, comfortable and meaningful experience with a worshipping church family.’
Sunday, Nov. 13, will be Thank Offering Sunday, sponsored by the Elizabeth/Frances Circle of Presbyterian Women. Members of the circle will participate in worship leadership. Speaker will be Elder Elaine Thomas who will share information about working in a shelter for people displaced by Hurricane Katrina.
For more information on any activities, phone 724-677-2149.
ROSCOE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 300 Main St., announces the Rev. Dr. John Rankin will give the sermon “The Sleeping Virgins’ at Sunday’s 10 a.m. worship service. The chancel choir, accompanied by Tina Bolin, will sing. Barbara Rankin is worship greeter. The 8:45 a.m. video/study/discussion of the national bestseller “The Purpose Driven Life’ continues. Marguerite Bethem leads the group discussion.
ST. ANDREW’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 307 High St., Brownsville, worships Sunday at 9 a.m. with the Rev. Jack Hernstrom. Communion is celebrated the second and fourth Sundays of each month. Worshippers gather downstairs the first and third Sundays for fellowship after worship. For more information, phone 724-785-3970.
ST. GEORGE SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH IN CARMICHAELS celebrated its 51st anniversary on Oct. 30. During the Divine Liturgy, prayers were offered for the living and departed faithful of St. George. Dr. Ivko Dimitric, Sonia Janson and Andrea Janson chanted the riparian and kontakia. Djelosh Jerry Milosevich read the Epistle in English and Maria Djonovich read it in Serbian. Gregory Nicholas Zivkovich, great-grandson of the first executive board president of St. George, was an altar server.
A banquet and program was held at Dolfi’s in Masontown following worship. Stan Brozik, executive board president, gave a welcome. Dr. Ivko Dimitric, vice president of the executive board, offered observations on the church and anniversary. Millicent Mitzie Hunchuck, parish nurse practitioner, witnessed to this ministry. Dr. Radoslav Dimitric read in Serbian language and gave English translations of prayer from St. Nikolai Velimirovic’s “Prayers by the Lake.’ Karen Brozik extended greetings. Dorothy Bozik, executive board secretary, and audit board president Kathryn Sage spoke. The Rev. Rodney Torbic is pastor.
ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 71 N. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, will serve the Holy Sacrament at the 4 p.m. Saturday Quiet Hour Communion Service. On Sunday, St. Paul’s celebrates All Saints Sunday, the church’s Memorial Day, a time to remember and give thanks for those who have died in the faith. There will be distribution of Holy Communion at the 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. worship services with the Rev. Paul N. Frank Jr. delivering the sermon “Blessed Are Those Who Mourn.’ A contemporary worship service will be held Saturday, Nov. 12, at 6 p.m. For more information call 724-437-9000 or e-mail 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 All Saints Sunday. The Holy Eucharist will be celebrated at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Serving as chalice bearers and lectors will be Robert Cimino, Jeff Minshall and Cathy Dunn. Acting as crucifer is Darren Webster, banner bearer is Kayla Warren and acolytes are Meridith Balas and Michelle Waggett. The Holy Eucharist and healing service is at noon on Wednesday. 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 All Saints Sunday with Holy Communion Sunday at 10:30 a.m. worship. The congregation will remember those members of St. Peter’s who have died in the past year. Kids Time with God, a program for children ages 2 through 5, will be held in Noah’s Room during worship. Fellowship time will follow worship in the social hall. 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.
SOLID ROCK APOSTOLIC PENTECOSTAL CHURCH, 3320 Old McClellandtown Road, McClellandtown, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. and Wednesday at 7 p.m. There is a prayer service Friday at 9 p.m. There is prayer 45 minutes before each service. The Rev. Leslie Fuller is pastor. For more information, phone 724-785-3457.
SOLID ROCK MINISTRY- FAITH, HOPE, LOVE, 34 Millview St., Uniontown, welcomes the Latrobe Gospel Singers Sunday at 11 a.m. A covered-dish fellowship meal will directly follow the service.
The church offers a free coffee and doughnut ministry that is in operation at the church Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. The food pantry is in operation Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. and by appointment.
There is also praise and worship Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. Sunday coffee and fellowship is at 10 a.m. with praise and worship at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. The church will have a cream chicken and biscuit dinner on Saturday, Nov. 12, to dine in or take out. For more information, phone the Rev. Elmer “Buzz’ Hall at 724-880-4714.
STREETS OF GOLD MINISTRY presents Pine Ridge Boys, a Southern gospel quartet from Gastonia, N.C., in concert at Pitcairn Assembly of God on Saturday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. A love 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 pastor Harry Wilson brings the message “Are We Doing It Our Way or God’s Way?’ Birthday celebrants are Richard Archbold Jr., Angela Roycroft and the Rev. Art Mace.
THIRD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 425 Union St., Uniontown, is announcing that the Rev. Doyle Snyder, interim pastor, will present the message “Called to Serve’ at both Sunday’s 9 a.m. contemporary service and the 11 a.m. traditional service. Refreshments will be served between the services. A time of prayer is held in the chapel at 9:15 a.m. A well-staffed nursery is available during both services for little children. There is ample parking with a special area for visitors, seniors and the handicapped. The Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers annual dinner will be held at Third Church on Tuesday at 6 p.m. The Redstone Presbytery District III Elder and Deacon training will be held at Third Church on Saturday, Nov. 12, at 9:30 a.m. For more information on church activities, or to arrange transportation, phone the church office at 724-438-2529 or visit the Web site at www.3rdpres.org.
TRINITY UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, corner of Morgantown and West Fayette streets, Uniontown, worships at 11 a.m. Sunday when the Rev. Michael I. Orsted will bring the sermon “As For Me and My House.’ Amanda Workman is liturgist. The children of the Sunday school will present a skit they have written along with special music. A congregational meeting will be held at the close of worship for the purpose of receiving the proposed budget for 2006 and the election of church officers. At 4 p.m., the Trinity Recital Series will feature the 10-voice West Virginia University Choir in concert. A freewill offering will be received to further the recital series. A nursery is provided during worship for children 5 and under. For more information, visit the Web site www.trinityupc.net.
TRIUMPHANT FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, 1411 McClellandtown Road, offers fellowship and refreshments Sunday from 10:30 until 11 a.m., the hour of worship. The Rev. Tom Barnhart Jr. will preach. The church will celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday season with a church dinner on Nov. 20 after morning worship. Communion will be served during worship on Nov. 13. For more information, phone 724-437-5980.
UNIONTOWN CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 20 Robinson St., observes Peace Sunday with worship at 10:30 a.m. The youth fellowship will serve as worship leaders and bring the message “Shoes of Peace.’ Aaron Means is the interlude musician. Paul DeFazio is acolyte. The chancel choir will provide special music under the direction of Jeremy Kendall. Nursery is provided for preschoolers. For more information, phone the office at 724-438-8372 or the pastor at 724-425-1866.
UNIONTOWN CHURCH OF CHRIST, 70 Roosevelt Drive, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. with Pulpit Minister Tim Lively delivering the message. Sunday’s evening worship is at the church building at 6:30. There are services Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. For more information, phone 724-439-4747 or check the Web site at www.utowncofc.org.
UNIONTOWN CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, located on Jeffreys Lane off Route 857, has started a new ministry for children’s church, which is held Sunday at 10:50 a.m., the same time as morning worship. There is also worship Sunday at 6 p.m. There is also a service Wednesday at 7 p.m.
A special memorial service for Earl Franks will be held Nov. 13 during morning worship. The Rev. Howard Foust is pastor.
WALNUT HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 132 Collier Road, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. The Rev. Arnold G. Husk will give the sermon “Gate Crashers.’ There will be an observance of Veterans Day. For more information on church activities, phone 724-430-0131.
WHARTON FURNACE UNION CHURCH, located on the Wharton Furnace Road in Farmington, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Merkel L. Fernbaugh Jr., guest minister, bringing the message and leading the service of Communion. Special music will be provided by Gail Carlins and Jason King. For more information on church activities or to arrange transportation, phone the church office at 724-329-4075 or 724-329-8908.
WORLD CHRISTIAN OUTREACH, Connellsville, sponsors the fourth annual Festival of Lights return to Connellsville on Saturday from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Connellsville Junior High East, located on Falcon Drive next to the senior high school.
The Rev. Eric Detar, pastor of the New Stanton United Methodist Church, will bring his praise team and choir to the school at 6:30 p.m. so they will be performing while people are arriving for the Festival of Lights.
The Rev. Terry Land of Virginia will begin the festival by blowing a shofar, a Hebrew trumpet made from a ram’s horn.
“There will be praise and worship groups from all over Pennsylvania,’ said Shirley Clawson, coordinator. “This year, most of them are from southwestern Pennsylvania.
“We have some dancers from West Virginia and Pennsylvania. We have mime teams this year. We have drama teams this year – vocal and dance. And we have a lot of pageantry.’
This year’s theme is “Festival of Lights: A Celebration of Jesus 2005. The King Is Coming!’ A love offering will be taken. The Rev. Don Smith is pastor of World Christian Outreach Ministries.
World Christian Outreach will hold a program for teen-agers entitled “Sexual Integrity – the Value of Abstinence’ on Saturday, Nov. 12, at 2 p.m. with free pop and pizza. Parents are welcome. RSVP to Ruth Smith by calling 724-628-9285.
YOUGHIOGHENY WESTERN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION, located at Route 21 and Duck Hollow Road, Uniontown, announces the Congress of Christian Education fall classes will convene Nov. 7-11 at these churches: Mount Lebanon Baptist Church, Brownsville, with the Rev. James Cherry of First Baptist Church-Pitt Gas, Clarksville, and the Rev. Timothy Sawyer, Zion Hill Baptist Church, Jeannette, as instructors. Mount Rose Baptist Church, Uniontown, with the Rev. Herman Jackson, Mount Lebanon Baptist Church, Brownsville, and the Rev. Richard Calloway, Mount Ararat Baptist Church, Cardale, as instructors. Classes begin at 7 p.m. Joint classes will convene on Friday, Nov. 11, at the YWBA Christian Center for summation and a repast.
Each individual is asked to bring a covered dish. The book being used is “Christianity’ by Pete Briscoe. Sister Arlene Miller is president. The Rev. Dewvaul Tracy Jr. is dean. The Rev. William Nichols is director. The Rev. Clifford Carter is moderator.