Church briefs
Thanksgiving: BEREAN SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, located on the corner of Searight and Butler streets, Uniontown, will feed the hungry, homeless, unemployed, lonely, low-income and senior citizens on Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. Food baskets and clothing will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
BROWNFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, located on Brownfield Road, will have a Thanksgiving Eve service Wednesday at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Randy Costolo delivering the message “Give Thanks.’ The church choir will also participate. For directions, call 724-439-9010 or 724-438-5307.
BROWNSVILLE AREA MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION is sponsoring a Service of Thanksgiving at the Allison Church of the Nazarene, just off Route 166 in Allison, on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Area pastors and congregations will participate in the service. The offering received at the service will benefit the BAMA Winter Fuel Voucher Fund. Fellowship and refreshments will follow the service in the church hall. The Rev. Roger Diehl is host pastor. For further information or directions, phone him at 724-785-3353.
CHURCH OF CHRIST AT NEMACOLIN will have a Thanksgiving rally Nov. 25-27 with Friday and Saturday services at 7 p.m. and Sunday services at 10:30 a.m. Another service time will be announced Sunday morning. Evangelist Don Pinon from Denver will be guest speaker. He has been an evangelist throughout the Midwest for more than 25 years. There will be a fellowship dinner following the Sunday morning service.
CONNELLSVILLE COMMUNITY CHURCHES announces Thanksgiving services for the Connellsville community will be held at the United Baptist Church, 126 N. First St., on Wednesday at 7 p.m. For more information, contact the Rev. Albert L. Winfrey, host pastor, at 724-439-9563.
FAIRCHANCE-SMITHFIELD MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION will sponsor a community Thanksgiving service Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Mount Moriah Baptist church in Smithfield. The Rev. Paul Lesher, pastor of the Fairchance Free Methodist Church, will bring the message.
FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 690 Morgantown Road, Uniontown, about one-half mile south of Big Lots, offers the fifth annual Feed the Need on Saturday, beginning at 10 a.m. There will be free food while guests wait to enter the ministry areas. Free Thanksgiving dinner certificates go to the first 400 families. There are also free haircuts, clothing and other items. In addition, there will be onsite help from energy assistance and food stamps. A photo ID will be required to obtain and redeem the meal certificate. For more information, phone 724-437-8101.
KLONDIKE CLERGY ASSOCIATION OF MASONTOWN AND MCCLELLANDTOWN will host a Thanksgiving service on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Masontown United Methodist Church, located at Main and Cross streets next to the Parkvale Bank. The Rev. William Lawson, pastor of the McClellandtown Presbyterian Church, will be the preacher at this interfaith celebration. The Methodist Choir will perform. Area clergy will participate in the service. For more information, phone the host pastor, the Rev. Bob Lewis, at 724-583-9207.
MOUNT PLEASEANT MINISTERIUM announces the 2005 Community Thanksgiving Service is scheduled for Sunday at 7 p.m. The congregations of the St. John’s Union Church on the Hecla Road will serve as hosts. The Rev. Michael Bobula, associate pastor of the Mount Pleasant Church of God, is scheduled preacher. Sheryl Nagy, director of liturgical music at St. Pius X and Vistation parishes, will direct a community choir. An offering will be received for the new Mount Pleasant Good Samaritan Center. In addition, any offerings of soap and paper goods will be given to the Mount Pleasant service unit of the Salvation Army to help local families. For more information, phone the Rev. Rich Hartman, ministerium president, at 724-547-2288.
NEW SALEM COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE will be held Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the New Salem Fire Hall. First Christian Church of New Salem will host the annual service. Refreshments will follow.
ROSCOE ANNUAL COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE will be held on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Roscoe Presbyterian Church, 300 Main St. Community pastors will lead the service. The choirs of the St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church and Roscoe Methodist Church will join the Presbyterian Church Choir. A fellowship coffee hour will follow the service in the fellowship hall, hosted by the deacons of the host church, led by moderator Dorothy Hartman.
SALVATION ARMY, CONNELLSVILLE SERVICE UNIT, located at 201 E. Fairview, will serve Thanksgiving dinner today from 10 a.m. to noon.
SALVATION ARMY, UNIONTOWN CORPS, located at 32 W. Fayette St., will serve its community Thanksgiving dinner on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
UNIONTOWN AREA CLERGY ASSOCIATION will host its annual Community Thanksgiving Service on Sunday at 7 p.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church, located at the corner of South Beeson Avenue and Dunbar Street. Participating ministers and their churches will be: the Rev. Roger Howard of the Uniontown Larger Parish (United Methodist), the Rev. Jack Herman of the Cherry Tree Alliance Church, who is also president of the clergy association; the Rev. Art Mace from Central Christian Church, the Rev. Erick Fitzgerald of Third Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Thomas Brown, host pastor of Asbury; and the Rev. Nicholas Philiposian, pastor of Grace Brethren Church, who will bring the message “Thankful for Anything?’
Choirs from Asbury United Methodist Church, St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church and St. Therese De Lisieux Roman Catholic Church will bring the message in song. The massed choir, conducted by Bill Dreucci, director of music at St. Paul’s Lutheran, will sing several selections, accompanied by Jim Hutchinson, organist and director of music at Asbury and Judy Van Bremen, organist at St. Paul’s Lutheran. A freewill offering will be accepted for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in memory of the Rev. Jim Tweardy. The church is handicapped accessible.
WALTERSBURG CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, located about five miles north of Uniontown on Route 51, will host a community Thanksgiving service on Thanksgiving Day from 10 to 11 a.m. the Rev. Roger Howard, pastor of the Upper Middletown United Methodist Church, will be speaker. Peggy Rosinski is pianist. The offering will go toward Nazarene Compassionate Ministries. The Rev. Bruce Poling is host pastor. For more information, phone 724-677-2568.
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ABUNDANT LIFE CHURCH, located at 1239 Brownfield Road, Uniontown, presents Nancy Honeytree, a pioneer in contemporary Christian music, in concert today at 7 p.m. Her songs “Clean Before My Lord’ and “Rattle Me, Shake Me’ were theme songs to Christians in the ’70s. Today she is still on the cutting edge.
ALLISON CHRISTIAN CHURCH will take up a Thanksgiving special offering on Sunday. There is a penny sale Sunday. Worship is at 9 a.m. Sunday with elders Bob Peton and Paul Rosneck, Shelley Williams as worship leader and Bob Peton as junior church leader. Practice for the Christmas program will be held Sunday at 5 p.m. Choir practice for Wednesday is cancelled. The Hanging of the Greens will be held Saturday, Nov. 26, beginning at 4 p.m. to decorate the church for Advent and Christmas. Committee budgets for 2006 must be given to Bob Peton by Sunday, Nov. 27. Anyone interested in ordering greeting or Christmas cards should see Shelley Williams. The Rev. Michael Peton is pastor.
ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Beeson Avenue and Dunbar Street in Uniontown, will celebrate Harvest Home Sunday by collecting non-perishable food items to distribute Monday to Jubilee Soup Kitchen, Salvation Army and the Uniontown Women’s Shelter. Sunday’s more casual 9 a.m. worship service will include the Rev. Thomas Brown’s sermon “Give Thanks,’ 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, and special music by the Asbury Chancel Choir, directed and accompanied by Jim Hutchinson. Allen Brady will be worship leader. 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. A church-wide covered-dish Thanksgiving Dinner will be held at 1 p.m. in fellowship hall. Sponsored by the United Methodist Men, they will provide turkey and sweet potatoes. Participants are to bring their favorite dish.
The community Thanksgiving worship service will be held at Asbury at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary.
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. I.S.B.T. Bible college classes are offered Thursday at 6 p.m. at no cost. Upcoming events include Harvest of Hope, community Christmas caroling with bonfire and refreshments, youth bonfire ministries and Angel Tree. Ministries include Bertha’s Love Cupboard, Gospel on Wheels, Saturday Nite Live, Community Storehouse and Women’s Prison and Shelter. 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, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. with a contemporary worship led by the praise band and the Rev. Adam Lawson bringing the message. A luncheon will be served immediately following morning worship. The evening service has been cancelled because of an outreach event the church has planned advertising the upcoming Mount Braddock Christmas for the community in December. This will include giveaways such as food, toys, household items and gas cards. Free refreshments and a bonfire will be available and a Christmas tree that will be decorated by the Mount Braddock community. Church ministries include a vibrant youth group, Friday night services that will begin in January as well as a women’s workout class. Beginning in January, a caf? will be available in the church before and after services and for other special events the church hosts. For more information or for prayer, contact 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 and this will be the last Sunday to donate for the Thanksgiving Food Baskets. Blood drive will be held Dec. 6 from 1 to 6 p.m. 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. This is Thanksgiving Sunday and the Rev. Paul E. Wilson Sr. will speak on “Let Us Remember.’ Wednesday at 7 p.m., the community Thanksgiving Eve Service at the Allison Nazarene Church. 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 Choir and Barb Carson. Foreign missionary Stuart Lassetter will speak. The CAC Choir will also sing at Light-Up Night tonight immediately after the parade in downtown Uniontown. Wednesday night’s service features Bible teaching by the Rev. Danny Aber. For more information, phone 724-438-5052 or visit the Web site at www.calvaryapostolicchurch.org.
CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, located at Clark Street and Collins Avenue, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. when the church celebrates Consecration Sunday, a time of recommitting oneself to God through prayers, presence, gifts and service. The Rev. Beth Nelson, director of training and resources for the Western Pennsylvania Conference of the United Methodist Church, will bring the message “Faithful Living, Faithful Giving.’ The chancel choir will sing. A fully staffed nursery and babyland are available.
CALVIN UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 307 Spring St., Brownsville, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. with worship led by the choir, the confirmation class and the Sunday school. Participants include Skyeler Balog, Talon Balog, Jon Carson, Chelsey Durst, Diane Gaggaini, MacKenzie Granato, Darlene Jacobs, Rhonda Martini, Deborah McKnight, Nicole Toth and Aleda Menchyk. A Thanksgiving Eve service will be held Wednesday at 7 p.m. with Pleasant View Presbyterian Church at Pleasant View in Smock. 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 praise and worship service at 6 p.m. with Penny Whoolery. On Sunday at 10:30 a.m. worship, the Rev. Art Mace, senior pastor, will give the sermon “Dedicated to Thanksliving’ 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, phone 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 “What on Earth Are We Here For?’ 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. On Sunday evening, members are encouraged to join the community Thanksgiving service at Asbury United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. There will be no church activities on Wednesday evening. Nursery care is provided for all services. For more information on church ministries, phone 724-437-6850.
CHRIST CHURCH, Anglican, 319 Church St., Brownsville, observes Stewardship Sunday with intercessory prayer at 10:15 a.m., Kidschurch at 10:25 a.m. and Holy Eucharist and sermon at 10:30 a.m. Daily Holy Eucharist, except on Friday, is in the rectory (305 Church St.) is at 11:30 a.m. There is no Bible Released Time for Senior High Public School students on Friday. The annual meeting of the parish and vestry election will be held on Sunday, Nov. 27, immediately after the morning service. 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. 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, announces Thanksgiving Dinner for members and friends will be held Saturday 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 W. 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. Officials said, “New members are welcome.’ For more information, phone 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 J. Smith Sr. 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. A Thanksgiving Day service will be held at 9:30 a.m.
DUNLAP’S CREEK CHURCH, 502 Twin Hills Road, Merrittstown, also known as the Old Stone Church, will host a rummage sale at the Merrittstown Academy today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. The 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, offers a rabies clinic Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The church worships Sunday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Kent Lighthall as guest minister. Communion will be served. There will be coffee and refreshments in fellowship hall immediately following worship. Officials announced, “It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of our pastor, John Jennings, (Sept. 29, 1951-Nov. 9, 2005). Please keep his wife, Robin, surviving family members and our congregation in your prayers. We thank everyone who had been praying for Pastor John. There will be a memorial service at his home church, the First Presbyterian Church of Greensburg, on Saturday, Nov. 26, at 10:30 a.m. A memorial service will also be held at the East Liberty Presbyterian Church on Saturday, Dec. 3, at 11 a.m. You may visit our Web site to view more information and also if you would like to add your condolences.’ The Web site is www.forministry.com/USPAPCUSAELPCE/
EMMANUEL BIBLE CHURCH, a Pentecostal church, located at 405 W. George St., Carmichaels, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. and Wednesday at 7 p.m. The Rev. Roy D. Hetrick is pastor. For more information, phone 724-966-8014.
FAIRCHANCE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 17 N. Morgantown St., worships Sunday at 10 a.m. with guest speaker Darrell Edgar, youth minister of Mount Moriah Baptist Church in Smithfield. Special music will be provided by the FBC Choir. Edgar 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.
FAIRCHANCE FREE METHODIST CHURCH, 53 S. Morgantown St., worships Sunday at 10:45 a.m. with the choir singing. The Rev. Paul K. Lesher will bring the sermon “Being Thankful.’ In addition, the service will include: Celebration of Thanksgiving with praise music, hymns and a time to express testimonies and prayer concerns. Pre-school and junior church activities will be available for children. The church is handicapped accessible. 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, takes place Sundays at 7 p.m. The church will participate in the Smithfield-Fairchance Ministerium Annual Thanksgiving Service at Mount Moriah Baptist Church in Smithfield on Wednesday at 7 p.m. with Lesher presenting the message.
FAIRVIEW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Laurendale Road, Grindstone, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. with a children’s program during the service. The church choir will provide special music with Jeff Hayducko as organist. This Sunday will be the Hanging of the Greens. There will be a covered dish luncheon before the festivities begin. The Rev. James Myers is pastor. The sermon for this Sunday is “Spiritual Pandemic.’ The church offers a children’s program and Bible study Wednesday at 7 p.m. Thanksgiving service at Harmony Presbyterian Church at 7 p.m. Harrison Boyd and Ryan Donella are acolytes. 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, will offer the fifth annual Feed the Need Outreach on Saturday, beginning at 10 a.m. with free food, Thanksgiving dinner certificates for the first 400 families, free haircuts, clothing and other items. There will also be help from energy assistance and food stamps. The church worships Sunday at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. when the Rev. Don Immel continues his series of sermons on stewardship titled “Weathering Financial Storms.’ This week’s message will be “Giving and Thanks.’ Teen Challenge International will also minister in these services. Celebrating over 40 years of ministry to people with life-controlling problems, Teen Challenge International is widely regarded in communities across America as the last hope for at-risk young people. At 7 p.m., Faith Assembly will join churches in the area for a community Thanksgiving service at Asbury United Methodist Church. The usual Wednesday Family Night services will be held Tuesday at 7 p.m. with Royal Rangers and Missionettes for children, 212 Ministry for youths, choir and GriefShare. The Bible study for adults will be suspended this week in order to join 212 Youth in the Family Life Center for a Thanksgiving dinner fellowship. A well-staffed nursery is available during all services and transportation can be arranged by calling 724-437-8101, ext. 118.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF SMOCK will have its first annual Fall Fest program on Saturday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Dolly Smith, pastor of Fellowship Mission of Grafton, W.Va., will be guest preacher. She will be accompanied by her choir and congregation. A meal will be served after worship. Sister Gwendolyn Cherry is chairwoman. The Rev. Charles E. Morgan is pastor. Sister Florence Johnson is church clerk.
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, is offering a What We Believe class for anyone who wants to learn more about the foundation of the church’s faith during 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for all ages. The church 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. There is also worship at 6 p.m. The youth group for grades seven to 12 meets Sunday at 7 p.m. The Salvation Army Quarter Challenge will be held Sunday. The Community Thanksgiving Eve Service is Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the New Salem Fire Hall. First Christian will host. Refreshments will follow. Nov. 27 is Bring a Friend to Church Sunday. For more information, phone the church office Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 724-245-2741.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), OF REPUBLIC announces Thanksgiving Sunday will be observed during the 10:55 a.m. worship service when the Rev. J.W. Hormell delivers the message “Dedication.’ Lee Swift is worship leader. Cicely Forcina will greet the congregation. The service will include the dedication of several completed renovations to the church building, including the breezeway, sanctuary and basement doors, a new music office and a newly renovated historical room. The chancel and children’s choir will sing. A supervised nursery and second hour are held in conjunction with the service, directed by Rita Ballone and Donna Johnson. Immediately following the service, friends and members of the congregation will gather in the Mariam Anthony Fellowship Hall for the annual Thanksgiving covered-dish dinner. For more information, phone the church at 724-246-9387.
FIRST CHURCH OF GOD, Main Street, Edenborn, announces Olivia Jones and Charles Jones, pastors, will have Sunday worship at 11 a.m. Officials said, “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. Helen Burch will serve as greeter. Elder Don Thompson will lead Scripture readings. David Kriebel will be acolyte. The choir, conducted by Elder Edie Thomas and accompanied by organist Carolyn Davis, will perform special music. The children’s choir, directed by Michelle Min, will also perform. Deacon Nanette Bodnar will host coffee hour. Following worship, the children’s market will be open. Children’s choir and Sunday school attendees can bring their earned “talents’ to trade for toys, gifts and school supplies. 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 will deliver the sermon “Giving Thanks to the Father.’ The choir is directed by organist Marcia Goisse. Pianist is Amy Lewis. Mary Catherine Abraham is head usher for November. Randy Grimm is liturgist. Jeremy Rich is acolyte. Ushers are Westley Nixon, Renee DuBois, Barb Reiprich and Stacey Szewczyk. Joshua DuBois has the nursery. Bill Grimm is greeter. Tuesday, there will be dartball at home to Republic. For more information on church activities, phone 724-564-2042. The Web site is www.fairchancefirstpresbyterianchurch.org.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF MASONTOWN offers children’s Sunday school with breakfast at 9:30 a.m. Fellowship is shared during coffee hour the first Sunday of every month at 10 a.m., prior to worship, which begins at 11 a.m. The Rev. Jim Giesey will preach “Sheep and Goats.’ For more information, phone the office at 724-583-7840.
FORT BURD UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF BROWNSVILLE, located next to Tara Hospital at Brownsville, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. The adult choir, directed by Thomas Rishel, will sing. There is a staffed nursery, sponsored by the deacons during worship. The sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated in observance of Christ the King Sunday. Poinsettias may be ordered to decorate the sanctuary for Christmas. A special offering for the victims of the Afghanistan earthquake and Hurricane Wilma will be received Nov. 27 and Dec. 4. For more information on church activities, phone 724-785-3080.
FORT MASON JESUS SAVES MISSON, Fort Mason Village Community Building, Court Avenue, Masontown, worships Saturday at 2:30 p.m. For more information, phone 724-245-9273.
GARWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH, Route 481, 637 Scenic Drive near Daisytown, announces Dr. Allen Lee will present an 80-minute slide presentation to the Ascension Sunday at 7 p.m. The narration is gleaned from the Bible and his eight trips to Israel. Call 724-938-7431 for more information.
GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH, 1 Grace Lane, off Derrick Avenue, Uniontown, will host a Southern gospel concert (Dane Bailey) on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Nursery is provided. During the concert, the Rev. Nicholas Philiposian will have a devotional titled “The Emptiness of Life Without God.’ There will be a community Thanksgiving service at Asbury United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. During this service, Philiposian will bring a devotional titled “Thankful for Anything?’
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. with the choir singing and 6 p.m. with Melodie Reese singing. Justin Argabright, pastor, will be speaker for both Sunday services. The regular Thursday service will not be held Thanksgiving Day. Special services are also held for youths. 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. There is no Senior BYF Sunday, which is also the last day to drop off shoe boxes for Operation Christmas child from 1 to 4 p.m. There are no meetings due to Thanksgiving Wednesday. The office is closed Thursday and Friday. Hanging of the Greens is Saturday, Nov. 26, from 9 a.m. to noon. Office is closed Monday, Nov. 28.
HILLTOP SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, 535 Connellsville St., Uniontown, concludes its Bible Prophecy Seminar today at 7 p.m. in the church auditorium. Topic is “Is Somebody Trying to Tell Us Something?’ All sessions are free. The Rev. Dr. Robert Williams is pastor. For more information, phone 724-437-9501.
HOPEWELL UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 400 Hopewell Road, Browns-ville, celebrates Thanksgiving in worship Sunday at 9:30 a.m. when the Rev. Gail E. Mason’s sermon is “Joy in Worship – Keep Your Eye on God.’ Janet Adamovich is organist.
LAUREL MOUNTAIN BAPTIST CHURCH, 1980 Wharton Furnace Road, Gibbon Glade, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. For more information, phone 724-329-4707 or visit the Web site at www.laurelmtnbaptist.org. The Rev. Dr. Michael George is pastor.
MALDEN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP (FULL GOSPEL-NON DENOMINATIONAL), located three miles west of West Brownsville on Old Route 40 at Malden, will have CPR classes at the church Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 724-785-4385 for more information and to register. The church worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Children’s church is at 11:15 a.m. A Thanksgiving Eve service will be held Wednesday at 7 p.m. The church meets for prayer Thursday at 7 p.m. The Rev. David White is pastor. For more information, phone 724-785-4280.
MASONTOWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, located on the corner of Main and Cross streets, announces young people start the morning with breakfast Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in the basement before moving to the sanctuary for singing and then to Sunday school classes for all ages. The classes include information on the Christian faith and Methodism. The Rev. Bob Lewis will preach “Christ the King’ during Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service as Methodists celebrate Christ the King Sunday, the last day of the liturgical year. The youth group will perform a skit during worship. The church is handicapped accessible with a ramp to the front door and an accessible restroom on the main floor adjacent to the sanctuary. Children are welcomed. The youth group meets Sundays at 7 p.m. On the first Sunday of every month, the church will host a coffeehouse in the church basement with live music, free light snacks and some food for purchase in a relaxed atmosphere. On Dec. 3, the Southern gospel trio Free Spirit will perform from 6 to 9 p.m. On Jan. 7, the group Chalice will perform. Crossroads Coffeehouse opened Nov. 5 with a nice crowd welcoming David Townsend who sang a mix of country, ’50s and ’60s and gospel music. For more information about the church and its ministries, visit the Web site at www.mumchurch.org or phone the Rev. Robert Lewis at 724-583-9207.
MCCLELLANDTOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Route 21, Church Hill, is sponsoring a Thanksgiving potluck dinner on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. Meat, rolls, beverages and table service will be provided. Participants should bring a covered dish to share. The Hanging of the Greens to decorate the church will start at 2:30 p.m. Pastor William Lawson will deliver the sermon “Blessed is the Nation’ during Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service. Lawson will also deliver the message at the Klondike Clergy Community Thanksgiving Eve worship service at 7 p.m. at the Masontown United Methodist Church. First rehearsal for children and youth Christmas program will be held Saturday, Nov. 26, from 10 a.m. to noon for children, youth and adults. The congregation is asked to bring small gifts to present to shut-ins during the youth fellowship sponsored Christmas caroling on Dec. 4. Trena Coffman is taking reservations for the annual church Christmas covered-dish dinner on Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. Call her at 724-737-5919. Presbyterian Women of Masontown, Grace Chapel and McClellandtown Presbyterian churches meet Monday at 7 p.m. at Masontown. Bonnie Hartley is moderator.
MORNING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH, Newell, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. On Sunday at 6 p.m., there will be a roundtable discussion concerning the hurricanes, tornadoes, flu pandemic and the signs Jesus spoke of when he talked about his return. The youth group, The Crusaders, will meet Friday at 7 p.m. for a pool tournament. For more information on church ministries, call 724-938-7937.
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, who will deliver the sermon “Thank You Jesus.’ Special music will be by the Kings Kids, the senior choir and the Witness Jesus Band. For more information, phone Hurley at 724-569-4847.
MOUNT OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH, 51 Stewart Ave., Uniontown, celebrates its 123rd church anniversary on Sunday. The Rev. Vincent L. Winfrey, pastor, will deliver the messages at 8 and 11 a.m. worship services. The 4 p.m. service will feature a message by Elder William C. Bass along with his choir and congregation of Gate of Heaven Church of God in Christ in Monessen.
NEW GENEVA BAPTIST CHURCH, Front Street, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. when the Rev. Robert J. Robinson delivering the message “Thanklessness and Thanksgiving.’ Vernon Eberhart and Janet Robinson will present special music. Children’s church is at 10 a.m.
NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 126 Brownsville Ave., Brownsville, on Sunday offers coffee and doughnuts at 9 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. when the Rev. Mike Outrich will begin a two-part series titled “Uncommon Thanksfulness.’ Feed the Need will begin Sunday at 5 p.m. Ministry will be provided by Teen Challenge. There will be clothing distribution, children’s activities, free hair cuts, hotdogs and drinks served, and families will receive groceries for a complete Thanksgiving dinner. Participants must be registered to receive groceries. To register, call the church at 724-785-7141.
NEW SALEM PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 27 S. Mill St., worships Sunday at 11 a.m. The Rev. Marnie Abraham Russell, interim pastor, will deliver the sermon “We Are So Blessed.’ Kylie Miller, infant daughter of Rick and Marcie (Oberlechner) Miller, will receive the sacrament of baptism. Congregational greeters are Roxanne and Arianne Gmutza. Ushers are Al Gmutza, Bob Cole, Tom Martin and Wally Velosky. A nursery is provided during worship for children age 6 and younger. Nursery attendants are Jen Chaikcic and Kristen Wingard. The deacons will host the fellowship time after the service in honor of Russell’s last Sunday as interim pastor.
PHILLIPS GOSPEL COFFEE HOUSE, located in the Village of Phillips on J.K. Packing Road in Uniontown, welcomes The Comminsors from Ravesville, W.Va., today. They are a five-member band that sings and plays blue grass gospel and have appeared at the coffee house before. 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 food bank distribution will be Saturday. The Rev. Keith Conover will preach “Calendar of a Lifetime’ at Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service. Special music will be provided by PV Clarinet Choir, Vocal Choir and violinist Samantha Lenhart. Greeters are Joe and Sandy Stewart. Acolytes are Dan White and Ashley Zias. Ushers will be Sandy Alberts, Diana Calhoun, Donna Linderman and Ellen Skergan. The Session is calling a special meeting of the congregation and corporation Sunday beginning with worship. The business portion will convene after worship to receive the 2006 mission and general operating budgets, establish the pastor’s terms of call, receive the report of the nominating committee and to elect various officers. Thanksgiving Eve service will be held Wednesday evening with Calvin Presbyterian Church of Brownsville joining the congregation. A Nativity display will be part of the “Come In Out of the Cold’ weekend Dec. 10-11. The church is asking people to lend their Nativities. For more information, phone 724-677-2149.
ROSCOE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 300 Main St., announces Russell Baird will be honored at a coffee hour following the 10 a.m. worship service. Baird, who has been mentored this pastor year by the Rev. Dr. John Rankin, Roscoe pastor, will assist in the worship for the last time as he has completed the final requirements in the Washington Presbytery two-year lay ministry training program. Baird lives in Prosperity with his wife, Kelly, and their three daughters. He is a member and elder in the Bethel Presbyterian Church. He is employed as a computer specialist for Joy Mining and Machine Co. in Houston, Pa. Rankin will give the sermon “Drumstick Jesus.’ The chancel choir will sing, directed and accompanied by pianist Tina Bolin. Jack Jones is worship greeter. The community Thanksgiving service will be held Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Presbyterian church.
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 each month. Worshippers gather downstairs the first and third Sundays for fellowship after worship. For more information, phone 724-785-3970.
ST. GEORGE MARONITE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6 Lebanon Terrace, Uniontown, reports the Rev. Joseph R. David, pastor, announces the Parish Eucharistic Adoration schedule for Fridays continues from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., closing with Benediction. He extends an open invitation to members of other parishes to attend. This Friday schedule was established in September 1994.
ST. GEORGE SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH IN CARMICHAELS recently celebrated its organization feast, the Choir Slava. The Festal Bread and Memorial Wheat were blessed at the Divine Liturgy. Prayers were offered for living and departed choir members. The choir, directed by Sonia Janson, sang. Choir member Dr. Anatoli Peredera was the honored kum. At the dinner in the church hall, Director Janson, parish executive board President Stan Brozik and executive board vice president Dr. Ivko Dimitric spoke of the contributions of the choir. Choir members Djelosh Jerry Milosevich, Aaron Carson, Andrea Janson, Susan Ralich Quick and Stella Shlosky read from St. Nikolai’s “Prologue from Ochrid.’ Peredera described the life of St. George. The choir presented Peredera with a plaque of recognition. The Rev. Rodney Torbic is pastor.
ST. PAUL’S AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 187 Morgantown St., Uniontown, announces the Rev. Josephine Thompson will bring the message during Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service. Music will be rendered by Hosanna and Solid Rock Mime. The Rev. Alfred L. Thompson Jr. will bring the message during the 6 p.m. service. For more information, phone the church at 724-437-1418.
ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 71 N. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, will celebrate Christ the King Sunday at the 10:45 a.m. worship services with the Rev. Paul N. Frank Jr. delivering the sermon “Would You Recognize Jesus If You Saw Him?’ 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 celebrate the Holy Eucharist Sunday at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Serving as chalice bearers and lectors will be Robert Cimino, Randy Rose and Jeff Minshall. Acting as crucifer and acolytes will be Ryne Rhodes, Darren Webster and Brennan Ruthardt. Men’s breakfast is at 8 a.m. at the parish house. The ladies’ breakfast will be held concurrently at Eat’n Park. The Holy Eucharist and healing service is at noon on Wednesday. The Thanksgiving eve service will be held Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. The Rev. Thomas R. Finnie is the rector. For further information on church activities, phone 724-438-7731.
SALVATION ARMY IN MASONTOWN will once again have various churches, organizations, groups and individuals ring bells at Parkvale Bank, Gablers Drug Store, The Dollar General Store and Shop-n-Save. Anyone interested in ringing should contact the bell coordinator, the Rev. Bob Lewis, at 724-583-9207.
SIGNAL OF LIGHT FULL GOSPEL CHURCH, Edenborn, will have a healing and miracle service on Friday, Nov. 25, 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.
SOLID ROCK MINISTRY- FAITH, HOPE, LOVE, 34 Millview St., Uniontown, welcomes missionary guest speaker Fred Adams on Saturday. There is a covered dish dinner at 5 p.m.; service begins at 7 p.m. Adams will speak on “Spiritual Warfare.’ The church announces a free coffee and doughnut ministry 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 to 10:50 a.m. There is praise and worship at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.
The church hosts “The Explosive True Story of a Gang Fighter (Carlos Reyes),’ Daybreak Ministries, Dec. 3-4. Reyes rose from the ghetto streets, overcoming gang fights, alcoholism, heroin addiction and almost 10 years of prison. Schedule includes: Saturday, Dec. 3, at 9 a.m. is men’s breakfast with the Rev. Ken Walls, pastor; fellowship dinner at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. service with Choz N’ Ones. Sunday, Dec. 4, at 11 a.m. is worship with Free Spirit and 6 p.m. conclusion of the weekend services. For more information, phone the Rev. Elmer “Buzz’ Hall at 724-880-4714.
SPRINGHILL FURNACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 2459 Springhill Furnace Road on Route 857, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Timmy Austin is greeter. This is Youth Sunday and the youths will participate in worship services, giving a Thanksgiving theme. The Women’s Association is collecting donations for the Shack in Morgantown. Donations will be accepted until Nov. 27 of new toys and/or clothing for Christmas gifts for the Shack. Nov. 27 services consist of a hanging of the greens in honor of the first Sunday of Advent. For more information regarding church activities, phone 724-564-0136.
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 “Faith.’ Refreshments will be served after worship. Birthday celebrants are Benjamin F. Goodwin and Rory Owen Ruder. Sessions meet Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Michael Orsted, moderator.
THIRD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 425 Union St., Uniontown, is announcing the Rev. Doyle Snyder, interim pastor, will present the message “The Path to God’s Prosperity’ at both Sunday’s 9 a.m. contemporary service and the 11 a.m. traditional service. The annual congregational meeting will be held at noon in the sanctuary Sunday. 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. Christian Men’s Breakfast is held every Wednesday at 6:30 a.m. Third Church will have a blood drive on Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The office will be closed Nov. 24-25. 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 Presbyterian Women hold their annual Thank Offering service to receive this offering. Forty percent supports hospitals and other health ministries throughout the world. The balance is used to generate creative areas of mission. The Rev. Michael I. Orsted will bring the sermon “Ignorance is Bliss.’ Linda Orsted will serve as liturgist. The youth fellowship will meet at 6 p.m. at the church. 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., worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. when the Rev. A. Harrison Smith brings the message “Taking Thanksgiving for Granted.’ Eric Gottheld is worship leader. Sarah DeFazio is interlude musician. Tiffani Ellsworth is acolyte. The chancel choir, directed by Jeremy Kendall, will bring special music. Nursery is provided for infants and preschoolers. Children’s church will be provided. 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.
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. This Sunday, the morning worship will have a special Communion service. There is also worship Sunday at 6 p.m. There is also a service Wednesday at 7 p.m. 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 deliver the sermon “A Pilgrim People.’ 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. The Rev. David A. DePra, pastoral candidate, will bring the message “Christ In Us.’ Thanksgiving Eve service is Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. with the Rev. Rufus Peer bringing the message. Non-perishable food items will be collected at this service for the Salvation Army. Special music will be provided at both services by Gail Carlins, Jason King and the adult choir. For more information on church activities or to arrange transportation, phone the office at 724-329-4075 or 724-329-8908.