Church briefs
Today through next week: ALLISON CHRISTIAN CHURCH announces the Hanging of the Greens will be held Sunday, beginning at 4 p.m. as the church is decorated for Advent and Christmas. A light supper will be served. Committee budgets must be given to Bob Peton by Sunday. The stewardship committee requests that the estimate of giving pledge cards be handed in on Sunday. Worship is Sunday at 9 a.m. with elders Bob Peton and Stephanie McCormick. Shelley Williams is worship leader. Bob Peton is junior church leader. The Rev. Michael Peton is pastor.
ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Beeson Avenue and Dunbar Street in Uniontown, announces in celebration of the First Sunday of Advent, the first Advent Candle will be lit. A special offering will be collected at both services for United Methodist Student Day. Sunday’s more casual 9 a.m. worship service will include the Rev. Thomas Brown’s sermon “Advent According to Isaiah,’ praise choruses and hymns, 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. Sheree Wetzel will be the 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. The children’s choir will rehearse for 15 minutes during the 11 a.m. service and for a half hour immediately following the service. Asbury Youth Fellowship will meet from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
BEREAN SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, Searight and Butler streets, Uniontown, reports that on Sunday, Nov. 20, from 1 to 4 p.m., the members served Thanksgiving dinner to more than 120 people from the Uniontown area. They distributed 55 food baskets and hundreds of pieces of clothing and shoes for men, women and children. This is the 15th year the church has performed this ministry, which it calls Operation Jesus Feed. Officials said, “We would like to extend a heartfelt ‘Thank you’ to all of our members, the many volunteers, the local Uniontown businesses and all the other donors who made the occasion an overwhelming success with their help and support (in the form of donations and time). We want the community to know that this service is provided, each year, with great joy and humility, by your friends at the Berean Seventh-day Adventist Church.’ For more information, phone 724-438-3349.
BRAZNELL CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE CHURCH, located on Braznell Hill Road, meets for worship Sundays at 11 a.m. with the Rev. George Grimes. The church offers a Kidz Club Wednesdays at 7 p.m., the same time as a Bible study. A spaghetti dinner to help raise money for Youth For Life 2007 will be held this Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Take-outs are available. For more information, phone 724-785-8050.
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 celebrates Harvest of Hope with giveaways and dinner. A special anointing service is planned. Nursery and children’s church are available along with youth ministry. Upcoming events include community Christmas caroling and bonfire with hot chocolate and covered-dish dinner.
BREAKTHROUGH WORSHIP CENTER, located on Ferguson Road in Mount Braddock, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Evening worship has been cancelled in preparation for the outreach, which will include giveaways such as food, toys, household items, gas cards and other items. Free refreshments and a bonfire will be available and a Christmas tree that will be decorated by the Mount Braddock community, Dec. 4 from 4 to 6 p.m. Intercessory prayer is every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Krista Campbell is the mentor for the next three months. 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. Blood drive will be held Dec. 6 from 1 to 7 p.m. For more information, phone 724-785-2488.
BROWNFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, located at 1427 Brownfield Road, at the corner of Hopwood-Fairchance and Brownfield Road, will have a Hanging of the Greens service on Saturday at 7 p.m. Sunday worship at 9:30 a.m. begins the first Sunday of Advent. Nursery is provided. The Rev. Randy Costolo is pastor. For directions, 724-439-9010 or 724-438-5307.
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 speak on “From Heaven With Love’ for the first Sunday of Advent. For more information about any of the Brownsville Charge churches, phone the charge office at 724-785-8704.
CALIFORNIA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 227 Third St. at Liberty Street, announces the California United Methodist Women are planning its second annual Creche Show on Sunday, Dec. 4, from noon to 3 and 5 to 8 p.m. in fellowship hall. More than 38 Nativity sets in different sizes, shapes, colors and made in many different countries will be on display. The display is free and open to the community. For more information, phone the church office at 724-938-2270.
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 Kid’s Choir and Jeff Marton. This coming week, the ladies of CAC will be in preparation for their annual Christmas bazaar and spaghetti dinner on Dec. 3. 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 BAPTIST CHURCH, located on McClellandtown Road, Route 21, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Joe Ritz speaking and Brad Henry providing special music. The Rhee Family, missionaries to London, 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. as it begins the season of Advent with a special candlelighting ceremony. The Rev. Maryann Long will bring the message “The Dreaded Alarm Clock.’ The chancel choir will sing. A fully staffed nursery and babyland are available.
CALVIN UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 307 Spring St., Brownsville, observes the First Sunday in Advent at 10 a.m. worship. The chancel choir will light the First Advent Candle. The sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated. The Rev. Aleda Arnold Menchyk will give the sermon “Looking Forward, Looking Back – No One Knows the Day.’ 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 Darlene and Paige Landi. On the First Sunday of Advent at 10:30 a.m. worship, the Rev. Art Mace, senior pastor, will give the sermon “Will You Miss Christmas?’ Lighting the Advent Candle will be Paulette Allison and her granddaughter Preslee Kitis. Keithette Quarrick will give 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. Joe Floris will deliver the message. There will be no Sunday evening service. On Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., there will e adult prayer while AWANA youth program for youths age three through high school meet. For more information, phone 724-437-6850.
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 Christmas program is Dec. 11. Christmas Eve cantata is at 6 p.m.
CHURCH OF CHRIST AT NEMACOLIN will have a Thanksgiving rally today and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 10:30 a.m. with another service being announced Sunday morning. Evangelist Don Pinon from Denver is 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 worship.
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 church’s Christmas activity will be Dec. 16 at 6:30 p.m. More details will be provided later. For more information, phone 724-439-4743.
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.
DUNLAP’S CREEK CHURCH, 502 Twin Hills Road, Merrittstown, also known as the Old Stone Church, welcomes David McElroy as guest minister to Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service.
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 the Rev. James Leonard, interim pastor, sharing the message. 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.
FAIRVIEW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Laurendale Road, Grindstone, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. This Sunday’s message is “You Better Watch Out.’ There is a children’s program at the same time. The church choir will provide special music with Jeff Hayducko as organist. The Rev. James Myers is pastor. The church offers a children’s program and Bible study Wednesday at 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 concludes his series of sermons on stewardship entitled “Weathering Financial Storms.’ This week’s message will be “The Test.’ Immel will preach “Same Seed, Different Results’ at the 6 p.m. service.
Wednesday is Family Night at 7 p.m. with Royal Rangers and Missionettes for children, 212 Ministry for youths, choir, Griefshare, Financial Peace University 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.
FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER, 227 Little Summit Road, Dunbar, worships Sunday at 8:45 a.m. and Wednesday at 7 p.m.
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. 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 the First Sunday of Advent will be observed with the lighting of the candle of Hope by Julie Lawson during the 10:55 a.m. worship service. Amanda Harris, Kayla Harris and Jared Gibson will read the Scripture and Advent meditation. The Rev. J.W. Hormell will deliver the message “Great Light.’ A supervised nursery and second hour are held in conjunction with the service, directed by Rita Ballone and Donna Johnson. Cara DelSignore is acolyte. Glenda Logston is worship leader. Cicely Forcina will greet the congregation. Robert Hough is organist and choir director. Immediately following the service, friends and members of the congregation will gather in the Mariam Anthony Fellowship Hall for a time of refreshments and fellowship. 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, “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 “The Angel of Amazement’ at Sunday’s 10 a.m. worship service. The Blessed Sacrament of Holy Communion will be served in honor of the first Sunday of Advent. Nursery care is available every Sunday. Bess and Dan Swartz will serve as greeters. Deacon Linda Savochka will lead Scripture readings. Her granddaughter, Kayla Zoretic, will be acolyte. The choir, conducted by Elder Edie Thomas and accompanied by organist Carolyn Davis, will perform special music. The Savochka Family will lead the first Advent candlelighting service. Nancy and Gerald Fowler 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.
FORT BURD UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF BROWNSVILLE, located next to Tara Hospital at Brownsville, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. The junior/senior high school class will light the first candle on the Advent Wreath as the church begins the season of Advent. Class members are Caileigh Carei, Amber DiDominic, Candice Gould, Amanda Johnson, Betsy Johnson and Katey Pursglove. The youths will also lead worship during the Hanging of the Greens portion of the worship service. 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 observed. The Women’s Association will host an Advent Luncheon following worship. Those attending are asked to bring their own table service and a favorite dish to share. Meat, rolls and beverages will be provided. A special offering will be received this Sunday and next for disaster relief for the recent earthquake and Hurricane Wilma. Poinsettias may be ordered to decorate the sanctuary for Christmas. Special bulletins are provided this Sunday by the Pursglove Family. The December calendar will be distributed and choir practice will also follow worship. For more information on church activities, phone 724-785-3080.
GARWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH, Route 481, 637 Scenic Drive near Daisytown, announces “The Exodus,’ the area where the children of Israel made their exodus from Egypt to the land of Caanan will be the slide presentation by Dr. Allen Lee at Sunday’s 7 p.m. service. Call 724-938-7431 for more information.
GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH, 1 Grace Lane, off Derrick Avenue, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. when Tim Sheranko will be the guest speaker. He resides in Boston and was brought up in Grace Brethren Church. He will bring the message “A Life Built on Truth.’
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 Nicky Fisher singing and 6 p.m. with The GCC Trio singing and Lawrence Godwin as speaker. 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. Darrell Edgar, guest speaker, bringing the message. Calling the church office at 724-437-6161 provides transportation and a nursery. There is no BYF Sunday. The office is closed Monday. There is dartball Tuesday with the Brethren at Great Bethel. There is BYF Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. On Saturday, Dec. 3, there is Junior and Senior BYF skating at Divito Park.
GREATER SCOTTDALE AREA CHORAL SOCIETY is preparing their Christmas concert series and recording the concert on a CD, which will be available at the concerts. Directed by Dwight Brown and accompanied by Sue Booher, concerts are scheduled for: Sunday at 7:30 p.m. at Perryopolis United Methodist Church, Monday at 7:30 p.m. at Church of God in Mount Pleasant, Sunday, Dec. 4, at 7:30 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church in Scottdale and Monday, Dec. 5, at 7:30 p.m. at Cochran Memorial Methodist Church in Dawson. Concerts include selections from classical to modern Christmas choral favorites from Vivaldi to Alfred Burt to John Rutter and Jay Althouse. For further information, phone Brown at 724-925-3337 or Rosemary Furman at 724-626-3504.
HAYDENTOWN CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 247 Haydentown Hill, Smithfield, will be sponsoring A Christmas Musical Featuring Puppets for Christ for all ages at the community center across from the church on Sunday at 3 p.m. A freewill offering will be accepted. For more information or directions, phone 724-569-2378 or 724-564-9728.
HOPEWELL UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 400 Hopewell Road, Browns-ville, will have Hanging of the Greens on Saturday at 9 a.m. Soup will be provided afterwards. Worship is Sunday at 9:30 a.m. when the Rev. Gail E. Mason’s sermon is “Prepare the Way.’ For the first Sunday of the season, the Advent Candle represents hope. The Hunger Offering will be received. 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.
LOVE OUTREACH CHURCH, Village of Phillips on Peach Lane in Uniontown, offers a youth service Sundays at 10:30 a.m. 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 special Christmas music by the M.C.F. Praise and Worship Team. Children’s church is at 11:15 a.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 MENNONITE CHURCH, Masontown-Smithfield Road, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. The church will have a get-together with free toys and coats for children on Saturday, Dec. 10, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Children must be present to enjoy the event. A special Christmas dinner will be held on Sunday, Dec. 11, at 12:30 p.m. There is no charge, but participants are asked to RSVP Patti Opel at 724-737-6927. The Rev. Ron Smith is pastor.
MASONTOWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, located on the corner of Main and Cross streets, announces 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. 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, announces the first rehearsal for the children’s Christmas program will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. Children, youths and adults are needed. The church will celebrate Communion, Linda and James Bork will light the Advent wreath candle of prophecy and Pastor William Lawson will deliver the sermon “Prophecy Filled’ during Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service. The adult choir will present special music, accompanied by Janet Adamovich. The congregation is asked to bring small gifts for shut-ins to be delivered on Dec. 4 during Youth Fellowship-sponsored visitation and caroling. A congregational meeting is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 4, following worship to consider a change in the church by-laws.
MORNING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH, Newell, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Mitch Wall’s sermon “The ‘I’ in Idolatry.’ The Gift of Life Concert will begin at 2 p.m. with many area gospel singers. The benefit concert is for the Alternative Pregnancy Pathway Center. For more information on church ministries, call 724-785-8513.
MOUNT ARARAT CHURCH IN CARDALE will celebrate its Youth Anniversary on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Youth choirs, mimes and youth ministries are all invited. A repast will follow the service.
MOUNT OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH, 51 Stewart Ave., Uniontown, is announcing that Vincent L. Winfrey Jr. will deliver his initial sermon on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. in the sanctuary. A resident of Uniontown, Winfrey has attended Mount Olivet Baptist Church all his life. He has served in the capacity of deacon in training, Sunday school teacher, youth ministry leader, director of the New Direction Mass Choir and praise and worship leader of the Tribe of Judah Praise Team of Mount Olivet. The Rev. Vincent L. Winfrey Sr. is pastor. For more information, phone the church at 724-438-7489.
MOUNT PLEASANT CHURCH OF GOD, 936 W. Main St., will present “I’ll Be Home for Christmas’ the first weekend in December. There will be a dinner theater on Saturday, Dec. 3, with dinner starting at 5:45 p.m. Tickets are available through the church office between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The play itself will be presented Sunday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m. without a meal. A freewill offering will be received Sunday to offset expenses. The Rev. Charles Yost and the Rev. Mike Bobula serve as pastors. For more information, phone the church at 724-547-7110 or e-mail the church at mpcog@zoominternet.net.
NEW BEGINNING FULL GOSPEL CHURCH, 93 Jefferson St., Uniontown, will celebrate its 16th church anniversary and mortgage-burning ceremony on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. The Rev. Vincent Winfrey Sr. of Mount Olivet Baptist Church of Uniontown. Dinner will be served after morning worship. Host pastor is Bishop Leonard Tucker Sr.
NEW GENEVA BAPTIST CHURCH, Front Street, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. when the Rev. Robert J. Robinson delivering the message “Don’t Forget the Baby.’ The lighting of the Candle of Hope will begin the Advent season. Marcellus Evans and Carol Brooks will present special music. Children’s church is at 10 a.m.
PHILLIPS GOSPEL COFFEE HOUSE, located in the Village of Phillips on J.K. Packing Road in Uniontown, will be closed today in observance of Thanksgiving. On Dec. 2, Kevin and Wanda O’Brien of Fairchance will be in concert. 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, celebrates the First Sunday of Advent. Worship includes lighting of the first Advent candle and celebration of Holy Communion. Keith Conover will preach “Why Don’t You Rip Open the Heavens?’ Special music will be provided by PVPC Band and Vocal Choir. 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. For more information, phone 724-677-2149.
ROSCOE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 300 Main St., announces the second section of a study on the national bestseller “The Purpose Driven Life’ by Rick Warren begins at 8:45 a.m. Sunday. The 2005 Christmas Advent Season begins at 10 a.m. worship with the celebration of the sacrament of Holy Communion. The Tim Quigley family will be morning greeters. The chancel choir, accompanied by Tina Bolin, will sing. The Rev. Dr. John Rankin will give the Advent Communion Meditation “Cardboard Ringers.’ Worshippers who can are asked to stay after the service to decorate the sanctuary for the Advent season under the direction of the music and worship committee. A light lunch will be served when the decorating is completed. For more information, phone 724-938-3787.
ST. GEORGE MARONITE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6 Lebanon Terrace, Uniontown, reports the Rev. Joseph R. David, pastor, announces the Parish Eucharistic Adoration will not take place today but will resume Dec. 2. The adoration schedule for Fridays continues from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., closing with Benediction. David 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 announces parishioners will join Orthodox Churches around the world in the Nativity Fast beginning on Nov. 28 and continuing to the Divine Liturgy on the Feast of the Nativity on Jan. 7. The fast is a time of increased prayer and concentration on the birth of Jesus Christ. Daily services will be held at St. George during the Nativity Fast and a retreat will be held in December. Orthodox believers are expected to refrain from the use of meat and daily products during the Nativity Fast. The Rev. Rodney Torbic is pastor.
ST. HUBERT ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 9 Sadler St., Point Marion, announces the four weeks of preparation for the celebration of the Nativity of Our Lord at Christmas will be noted in a special series of Advent presentations over Radio WMBS-AM 590. Every Sunday at 6:05 p.m., the Rev. Joseph Sredzinski airs a prepared 15 minutes of Catholic teaching on “That You May Believe.’ For the four Sundays of Advent, beginning this Sunday, the Rev. Lawrence Hoppe will be guest presenter, speaking on natural law, conscience formation and God’s Way. WMBS is headquartered in Uniontown.
ST. OLIVER PLUNKETT, ST. MICHAEL ARCHANGEL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH IN FREDERICKTOWN, announces a charismatic Mass will be held Thursday at 6:30 p.m. presented by the River of Life Prayer Group. The Rev. Vince Gigliotti from St. Peter Roman Catholic Church in Brownsville will be celebrant. Participants are asked to gather at 6:30 p.m. for a hymn sing. A covered-dish social will follow the Mass in the parish hall.
ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 71 N. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, will celebrate the First Sunday of Advent at the 10:45 a.m. worship service. The first candle in Advent, The Prophecy Candle, will be lit. The Rev. Paul N. Frank Jr. will deliver the sermon “What Preparations are Necessary?’ The Women of the E.L.C.A. will present their Advent program at 4 p.m. in the church social room with guest speaker Shirley Christopher portraying Mary preparing to meet Baby Jesus. 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 David Hoover, Janet Tanner and Shirley Conaway. Acting as crucifer and acolytes are Kayla Warren, Michelle Waggett and Brennan Ruthardt. 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 the First Sunday in Advent at its service of Holy Communion at 10:30 a.m. 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.
SIGNAL OF LIGHT FULL GOSPEL CHURCH, Edenborn, will have a healing and miracle service today 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.
SMITHFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 20 Church St., will celebrate the beginning of the Advent Season with a special worship service, hanging of the greens, on Sunday at 9 a.m. Karen Smith is organizing this special service with several members of the congregation participating. A prayer, meditation and devotional service will be held on Wednesday at 7 p.m. and will continue each Wednesday through December. The main prayer focus is “our church.’
An Advent Bible study, titled “Come and Behold,’ will begin on Thursday at 6 p.m. and continue each Thursday through Jan. 5. A Christmas Eve candlelight service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 24, at 9:30 p.m. Worship is Sunday at 9 a.m. A nursery is provided. The Rev. Karen Gray is pastor. For further information, phone the church at 724-569-9659.
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, 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’ 1z. 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. This week’s greeter is John Morris and liturgist is George Null. This week’s service is dedicated to the hanging of the greens for Advent. The Women’s Association is collecting donations for the Shack in Morgantown. Donations will be accepted until Sunday. There will be a congregational meeting Dec. 4 at 10:30 a.m. for election of officers and acceptance of the 2006 budget. 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 “Hope, in the Midst of Hopelessness.’ This is the first Sunday of Advent. Refreshments will be served after worship. Birthday celebrant is Megan Bittinger. 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 “What Does It Mean?’ 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. 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. this first Sunday of Advent. The Rev. Dr. John K. Sharp, former pastor, will give the sermon “Joyful Waiting’ and will lead the service of Communion. The first Advent candle will be lit by the children during the children’s sermon. Serving as liturgist is John Nass. The coffee fellowship will be hosted by the Sharp Family in the chapel after worship. A nursery is provided during the worship hour for children five 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 a.m. until 11 a.m., the hour of worship. The Rev. Tom Barnhart Jr. will preach “The Shortness of Our Lives.’ Sunday at 6:30 p.m. is the monthly Gimme the Mike night when church and local talent perform. Refreshments will be served after the service. For more information, phone 724-437-5980.
UNIONTOWN CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 20 Robinson St., worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. when the Rev. A. Harrison Smith brings the message “The Beginning of a Beautiful Story.’ Michele Means is worship leader. Kayla Means is interlude musician. Haley Wable is acolyte. Ed Hyjurick is the children’s storyteller. The chancel choir, directed by Jeremy Kendall, will bring special music. A continental breakfast will be available at 8:45 a.m. and the Brethren video “Enter the Light of Life’ will be shown at 9 a.m. in the sanctuary. 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, off Route 857, worships on the first Sunday of Advent at 10:50 a.m. with a sing-spiration service at 6 p.m. The Rev. Howard Foust is pastor.
UNIONTOWN FREE METHODIST CHURCH, located at the corner of Euclid Avenue and Evans Street one block from B.J. Mundel furniture store on Uniontown’s East End, will have two special services Sunday. At 8:30 and 11 a.m. worship services, the Rev. Barb Barnhart, associate pastor, will bring the message to start the Advent season. At 6 p.m., the youths will present “Teen Talent Time,’ featuring a variety of music and drama. For more information, phone the Rev. James B. Jobes at 724-438-3438.
WHARTON FURNACE UNION CHURCH, located on the Wharton Furnace Road in Farmington, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. The Rev. David Wardman, pastoral candidate, will bring the message. Special music will be provided by Gail Carlins and 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.