Church briefs
Vacation Bible School: CALVARY APOSTOLIC CHURCH, located on Rolling Hills Estate Road, will hold Vacation Bible School Aug. 7-11. Cost is free but pre-registration is required. Theme is “Fiesta – Where Kids are Fired Up About Jesus.’
DENBEAU HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN CHURCH, located on East End Road, presents “Brave Believers: Extreme Faith Stories’ Vacation Bible experience on July 31, Aug. 1 and 2 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 690 Morgantown Road, Uniontown, will hold “Welcome to Narnia’ Vacation Bible School July 31 through Aug. 4 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Youths ages 3 to 12 can participate in games, prizes and powerful life-lessons. Wednesday is Water Games Night. Friday is Family Night. The whole family is encouraged to join in as the church concludes this week of adventure on that evening.
FALLEN TIMBERS COMMUNITY CHAPEL, Fallen Timbers Road, Point Marion, will hold Vacation Bible School with the theme “Trading Places’ July 30-Aug. 3 from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. For more information, phone 724-725-1749.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 17 N. Morgantown St., Fairchance, offers Vacation Bible School July 31 through Aug. 4 from 6 to 9 p.m. For more information, phone the church at 724-564-2080 or the pastor at 724-564-2220.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located on the Towne Square at Fourth and Liberty streets, California, will hold Vacation Bible School July 31-Aug. 4 from 9:30 a.m. to noon in fellowship hall. Theme is “Adventure of the Treasure Seekers’ for youths pre-kindergarten to eighth grade. For more information, phone the church office at 724-938-7676.
GREAT BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH, 47 W. Fayette St., Uniontown, will have Vacation Bible School will be held July 30 to Aug. 3 from 6 to 9 p.m. with the theme “Fiesta.’
MASONTOWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH will host Vacation Bible School Aug. 6-10 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the German-Masontown Park near the soccer field. “God’s All-Star Champions’ is an interactive learning experience for children from preschool through fifth grade. They will experience sporting adventure in five different training camps: soccer, bicycling, softball, field hockey and mountaineering. For more information or to register, phone Barb Lewis at 724-583-2655.
MCCLELLANDTOWN FREE METHODIST CHURCH, 154 Blaine Ave., will host Treasure Cove Vacation Bible School Aug. 14-18 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. A Treasure Cove VBS kickoff will be held during worship on Sunday, Aug. 13, at 11:45 a.m. For more information, call Debbie Torres at 724-737-5041 or the Rev. Ginny Eberhart at 724-324-5024.
MOUNT OLIVE EVANGELICAL CHURCH will hold Vacation Bible School Aug. 7-11 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall, 515 Pleasant Valley Road, Route 982, Connellsville. There will be individual classes for everyone from 2 year olds to adults. This year’s theme is “Mount Olive Olympics’ and there will be races, competition, classes, snacks and crafts. The closing will be Friday, Aug. 11, at 8 p.m. This will kick off a weekend of family camping at the fellowship hall. Saturday will be the marathon, family softball games and the annual corn and wiener roast. As a culminating activities, they will meet at fellowship hall at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 10, and go to the Yogi Bear Campground water slides and pool Cost is $7 per person. Lunch will be provided.
ROSCOE COMMUNTY VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL will be held July 31-Aug. 4 from 6 to 9 p.m. for children ages 3 through 10 at the Roscoe Methodist Church with the theme “Adventures of the Treasure Seekers.’ Parents are invited to stay with children under 4. Youths over 10 are invited to participate as staff helpers. For more information or to be a volunteer, call Bridget Bauden at 724-769-1402, Chris Jackson at 724-938-0728 or Michele Hartle at 724-938-3703.
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ABUNDANT LIFE CHURCH, located at 1239 Brownfield Road, Uniontown, www.myabundantlife.org, worships Sunday at 9:15 and 10:45 a.m. Pastor Nicholas J. Cook will deliver the message “Straining Toward What Is Ahead.’ Small group Bible studies are offered at 9:30 a.m. Refreshments are served at 10:20 a.m.
ALLISON CHRISTIAN CHURCH announces after meeting at the church at 12:15 p.m., the youth group will travel to Kennywood Park today for a day of fun. Crazy Ates will travel to King’s Restaurant in Bentleyville on Saturday at 6 p.m. Sunday worship begins at 9 a.m. The Rev. Michael Peton is pastor. Elders are Carol Ludwig and Stephanie McCormick. Worship leader is Shelley Williams. Junior church leader is Paul Rosneck.
ALLISON FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, located at 416 Vernon St., worships Sunday at 10:50 a.m. with the Rev. Roger Diehl as speaker. The 6 p.m. service will be held outdoors at the home of John Rice in LaBelle, followed with a potluck fellowship. Dress is casual. For more information, phone 724-785-6428. The church number is 724-785-3353.
ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Beeson Avenue and Dunbar Street in Uniontown, announces Sunday’s more casual 9 a.m. worship service includes the message “Why Are You Here?’ by Allen Brady, praise choruses led by song leader and soloist today Barb Cruse, and special music by Jim Hutchinson.
The more traditional 11 a.m. service will include the message by Allen Brady and special music by Barb Cruse and Jim Hutchinson, organist and music director. Loving Nursery Care is available for infants and children under 4. Children’s bulletins available for ages 3 to 7. Tele-receivers are available for the hearing impaired.
The youths will meet at the church at 3:15 p.m. to car pool to and from the home of Sarah and Reid Smith for their meeting from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Note time change.
The weekly praise and worship service begins at 6:30 p.m. in fellowship hall with entrance on Dunbar Street. This is an informal contemporary worship service with praise music by Paul and Barb Cramer and Paul Chiado. Sheree Wetzel will bring the message this week. A time for fellowship begins at 6 p.m. with dessert and beverages served.
BREAKTHROUGH WORSHIP CENTER, located on Ferguson Road in Mount Braddock, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. with contemporary worship led by the BWC praise band and Extreme Adventures Children’s Ministry will meet during morning worship. The 6 p.m. worship service will be followed by fellowship. The Revs. Adam and Hillary Lawson will deliver the messages. The Intercessory Prayer Team meets Tuesdays at 10 a.m. The church also worships Thursdays at 7 p.m. when Discipleship Class is held. Beginning in August, the church will have a new series during Thursday Night Worship, which is also when the youth group will meet. Sunday evenings will continue at 6 p.m. with a New Believers Discipleship Class and other small group classes following praise and worship.
Upcoming events include Friday Night Worship on Aug. 4 at 7 p.m., door-to-door outreach Aug. 6, a Back to School Bash for the Mount Braddock Community in August and a women’s conference and Youth Explosion. More details can be found at www.timetobreakthrough.org. Other ministries include Fresh Fire Ministries and Ministry Mentorship Program. For more information, directions or prayer, visit the Web site or call the church at 724-569-9549.
BROWNSVILLE FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), 512 Second St., meets for worship Sundays at 10:45 a.m. The Rev. Paul Sandusky is pastor. Nursery is available. The youth group has planted a garden to assist with food bank donations and is also collecting a “mile’ of pennies for future projects. Blood drive will be held Aug. 1 from noon to 6 p.m. Baked goods donations are welcome. Church picnic is scheduled for Aug. 20 at Barry and Judy Riffles (time to be announced). For details on church ministries, call 724-785-2488.
BROWNSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHARGE announces Sunday worship will be 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 “Some Beautifying Ornaments.’ 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. with music by the CAC Praise Team and a special presentation from the CAC Drama Team. Wednesday services begin at 7 p.m. with special prayer focused on the Ladies Department followed by a contemporary worship session and 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 METH-ODIST CHURCH, located at 34 Clark St. at the corner of Collins Avenue, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. The Christian Band “200 and Climbing’ will lead the congregation in song and offer a special song. The band is made up of Mallory Wood, vocalist/ rhythm guitar; Derek Plaski, lead guitar; Kevin Bane, bass; and Josh Matthews, percussion. Gloria Stone and Matt Wood will be liturgists. Guest organist will be Jason Kendall, who will also offer special music along with Jeremy Kendall. The Rev. Maryann Long will bring the message “Give God What’s His!’ Greeters will be Marilyn and Bob Garbart, Lizzie and Noah David. A fully staffed nursery and babyland are available.
CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF UNIONTOWN, 23 S. Gallatin Ave., will have a contemporary praise and worship service Saturday at 6 p.m. with David Landi giving the message and Darlene Landi and Kathy Yukish providing special music. On Sunday, worship is at 10:30 a.m., when the Rev. Art Mace, senior pastor, will give the message “Bearing the Right Fruit’ and the children’s sermon. Patty Roddy is pastoral associate and guest organist will be Kenann Hruby. Morning announcements begin at 10:20 a.m. Nursery and pre-school care as well as children’s church for age 3 to third grade are available during morning worship. For details, phone 724-438-6821.
CHERRY TREE ALLIANCE CHURCH, 640 Cherry Tree Lane, Uniontown, across from Uniontown Wal-Mart, continues its summer schedule this Sunday with a blended contemporary service at 8:30 a.m. and a blended traditional service at 10 a.m. In both services, the Rev. Jack Herman will begin a new series of messages on the book of Hebrews titled “Finding Jesus, Finding the Abundant Life.’ The first message will be “God Longs to Speak to Us Through His Son. Are We Listening?’ There are no Sunday evening services.
On Wednesday, there is prayer cell at 11 a.m. At 6:45 p.m., prayer and worship will resume with the series “God’s Final Plans for Planet Earth’ with this week’s message titled “The Convergence of Current Events and the Fulfillment of the Prophecies of Revelation.’ Kids on a Mission and PowerJam also meet at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday. Nursery care is provided for all Sunday morning services. For more information on church ministries, phone 724-437-6850.
CHOZ’N1’Z gospel music ministry will be in concert at The Better Half’s Caf?, 26 Bruceton Mills, W.Va., today from 6:30 to 9 p.m. For more information, phone 724-569-0339 or Better Half Caf? at 304-379-2899.
CHRIST CHURCH, Anglican, 319 Church St., Browns-ville, celebrates Holy Eucharist Sunday at 10:30 a.m. There will be no weekday services or classes during July. On Sunday, Aug. 6, the Rev. Travis Deans, director of Teens for Christ, will be guest preacher and Deacon Donald Bowers will lead the Service of Holy Communion. The Rev. Stanley Burdock is pastor. For further information on church ministries or directions to the church, phone 724-785-7958.
CHRIST UNITED METH-ODIST CHURCH, located at the corner of Fayette Street and Beeson Boulevard in Uniontown, worships Sunday at 10:45 a.m. with the Rev. Joong W. Koe. A spaghetti dinner and ’50s dance will be held Friday, Aug. 18, from 4 to 7 p.m. Call 724-437-4097.
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 Daniel L. Brant. New members 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. Upcoming event is the church picnic. For more information on church activities, phone 724-366-1474.
DAUGHTERS OF GRACE CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CHOIR will present a concert “You’ll Never Walk Alone’ today at 7 p.m. at the Greene Valley Presbyterian Church in Carmichaels. The concert will feature favorite songs from movies and Broadway shows, including “The Sound of Music,’ “The King and I,’ “Carousel,’ “Annie,’ “The Lord of the Rings’ and more.
The choir is under the direction of Jonella Williamson. During the show, a freewill offering will be received to benefit the work of CBM Ministries of Southwestern Pennsylvania Inc. CBM operates the Released Time Bible Class program in Greene, Fayette and Butler counties. They also provide camps, retreats, teaching seminars, mission trips, mentoring and other activities and services to children in southwestern Pennsylvania. CBM operates solely on gifts and offerings to the ministry.
During the concert, Judy Virgili, local CBM director and missionary, will make a short presentation about the work of CBM in this area. Refreshments will be served following the program. There is no admission charge.
DENBEAU HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN CHURCH, located on the East End Road, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with the Rev. Roland O’Brien.
DUNLAP’S CREEK CHURCH, 502 Twin Hills Road, Merrittstown, also known as the Old Stone Church, welcomes Jean McBride as guest minister to Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service.
FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 690 Morgantown Road, Uniontown, about one-half mile south of Big Lots, worships Sunday and 8:30 and 10:30 a.m., when the Rev. Don Immel concludes his series of messages titled “How To Minister.’ This week’s sermon will be “Finding and Using Your Ministry Gifts.’ “Prayer Over Uniontown’ will take place at 6 p.m. in the sanctuary when the church prays for the needs of the community and sharing vision for how to address these needs. On Wednesday, Men and Women’s Ministries and 212 for youths meet at 7 p.m. A well-staffed nursery is available during all services and transportation can be arranged by calling 724-437-8101, ext. 100. More information on Faith Assembly and upcoming events can be found on the Web site at www.wordsoffaith.org.
FALLEN TIMBERS COMMUNITY CHAPEL, 112 Fallen Timbers Road, located one mile north of Point Marion off Route 119, offers praise and worship service Sunday at 10:45 a.m. Bible study is Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. R. Scott Teets is pastor. For more information, phone the church at 724-725-1749 or check the Web site at www.fallentimberscommunitychapel.org.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 17 N. Morgantown St., Fairchance, announces on Sunday at 10 a.m., the FBC Worship Team will lead the service with the Rev. James M. Leonard, interim pastor. Sunday at 6 p.m., Leonard will speak. Wednesday at 7 p.m., the congregation meets for prayer and Bible study. Childcare and transportation are available for all services. For more information, phone the church at 724-564-2080 or the pastor at 724-564-2220.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF NEW SALEM, 800 New Salem Road, 3.4 miles west of Route 40, turn at Sheetz plaza and proceed 3.4 miles west on New Salem Road, announces the youths will hold their annual bake sale and car wash on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in front of Wal-Mart. All proceeds benefit the youth group. The church worships Sunday at 10:45 a.m. with Bible-based sermons by the Rev. Andy Miles and weekly Communion. Youth group for grades seven to 12 (junior and senior high) meets Sunday at 7 p.m. There is Wednesday Bible study for adults at 7 p.m. For more information on church ministries, phone the office Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 724-245-2741.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) OF REPUBLIC welcomes Carol Higinbotham and Bob Sickles as guest singers during Sunday’s 10:55 a.m. worship service, when the Rev. J.W. Hormell delivers the message “No Room.’ The service includes a children’s message, followed by a second hour and staffed nursery for infants and toddlers. Daren Dewey is acolyte. Anna Stump is worship leader. Lil Marks will greet the congregation. Immediately following the service, the annual church picnic will be held in the Mariam Anthony Fellowship Hall. For more information on church activities, phone the office at 724-246-9387.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located on the Towne Square at Fourth and Liberty streets, California, announces the Rev. Paul N. Min will preach “I Kings 5: Elijah on Mount Carmel’ at the 10 a.m. Sunday worship service. Nursery care is available every Sunday. Linda and Sam Savochka will serve as greeters. Deacon Linda Savochka will lead Scripture reading and her granddaughter Kayla Zoretic will serve as acolyte. Kirsten Sears will perform an inspirational piece, accompanied by organist George McFadyen. Clark and Sally Harrison will host coffee hour. The Daisytown Presbyterian Church worships at 11:45 a.m. For more information on church activities, call 724-938-7676.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 114 W. Church St., Fairchance, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. The Rev. Robert Robinson, guest minister, will give the sermon “There’s a Place For Us.’ Organist is Marcia Goisse. Janet Robinson will have special music. Amy Lewis is pianist. Amy Lewis is head usher for July. Barb Reiprich is liturgist. Ushers are Randy Grimm, Bill Zinck, Drew Zinck and Walter Halterman. Joshua DuBois is acolyte. Stacey Szewczyk has the nursery. For more information on church activities, phone 724-564-2042.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 102 W. Church Ave., Masontown, announces breakfast is served at 9:30 a.m. each Sunday to the Sunday school children. The church worships Sunday at 11 a.m. The Rev. Ross Ackinclose will deliver the message. Robin Carr is organist. Frank Martin is greeter and Rachael Lowery is acolyte this Sunday. Pete Sisko has Minute for Mission. For more information, phone the office at 724-583-7840.
FORT BURD UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF BROWNSVILLE, located at 200 Thornton Road, next to the hospital, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. Pastor William E. Lawson will deliver the message “Sermon on the Plain.’ Rachel Bohna will provide special music. There will be a combined Sunday school class for preschool-age children through sixth grade as part of worship time. There will be a special time for young people. The monthly special offering for the Brownsville Soup Kitchen will be held this Sunday. Members with pastoral needs should call the office. For more information on church activities, phone 724-785-3080.
FORTRESS FOR CHRIST MINISTRIES, aka First Church of God, 108 Main St., Edenborn, announces Pastors Olivia Jones and Charles Jones will bring the Words for life for Sunday worship at 11 a.m. For more information on church activities, call 724-439-4768.
GIG COFFEE HOUSE, Route 857, south toward Fairchance in the Old Wynn Bargain Store, will be closed today. On Friday, Aug. 4, the coffeehouse welcomes Cause A Stir from 8 to 10 p.m. For more information, call 724-880-7832.
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 “Behind Divisions.’ On Sunday, the church will have a prayer/praise/hymn sing at 7 p.m. Nursery is provided. For more information, phone the office at 724-437-3401.
GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, holding services at the South Union Township Fire Department Social Hall located at 364 S. Mount Vernon Ave., Uniontown, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. 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 10:30 a.m. with guest speaker Christy Wise bringing the message. Calling the office at 724-437-6161 provides transportation and a nursery. There is no BYF Sunday or Wednesday and no Bible study on Wednesday. Family Sunday is Aug. 6, when the Vacation Bible School children will perform during worship service and there is a welcome to the Rev. Gregory Cooper and family. On Aug. 6, Junior BYF is 3 to 4:30 p.m. and Senior BYF is 5 to 7 p.m.
HOPEWELL UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 400 Hopewell Road, Browns-ville, worships Sunday at 11 a.m., when the Rev. Gail E. Mason’s sermon is “Is This God’s Will for Our Church?’ emphasizing faith in God. The hunger offering will be received. Janet Adamovich is organist.
LAUREL HILL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 327 Laurel Hill Road, Dunbar, three miles east of Route 51 toward Leisenring, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. when Pastor Bonnie Hartley gives the sermon “Would You Give Up Your Lunch?’ The church family picnic will be held Aug. 6, following Sunday worship.
LAUREL MOUNTAIN BAPTIST CHURCH, located one mile north of the Mason-Dixon Line, Route 381, 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, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. with special music by the M.C.F. Praise and Worship Team. Children’s church is at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday Bible study is at 7 p.m. Thursday prayer is 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, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. during the summer months. For more information about the church and its ministries, contact the pastor at 724-583-9207.
MCCLELLANDTOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Route 21, Church Hill, will change time on July 30 – Sunday school will be at 10 a.m. and worship outside in the church pavilion with Jeffrey Smith, authorized lay preacher of Redstone Presbytery, as guest speaker at 11 a.m. His sermon is “Are We Living Life the Hard Way?’ A picnic will be held after worship with corn, hot dogs, hamburgers and beverages provided. Those attended are asked to bring a covered dish and table service. Communion will be celebrated on Sunday, Aug. 6, during worship at 9:30 a.m.
MINISTREE will celebrate the release of their new CD project, “His Ministree,’ at a gospel extravaganza hosted by Npower Records in conjunction with the WomenNpower International Conference Aug. 4-5 at the Radisson Hotel. They will appear Aug. 5 at 6 p.m. at Expo Mart in Monroeville, adjacent to the Radisson Hotel. For ticket information, visit www.ministree.com or contact Courtney Perrin at 412-657-0273. Tickets can be purchased at the door on the day of the event.
MIRACLE PRAYER OUTREACH with Evangelist Dorothy Pace and Bishop Phil Maggio will be held Thursday, Aug. 3, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the State Theatre, 27 E. Main St., Uniontown. There will be personal and special prayer. Officials said, “If you are a prayer warrior, a pastor, minister, evangelist or singer, please come and take part in this great meeting.’ Admission is free.
MORNING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH, Newell, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. when the Rev. Mitch Wall gives the message “Truth or Consequences.’ Wednesday Bible study/prayer meeting is at 7 p.m. For details, phone 724-938-7937.
MOUNT MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH, 30 Church St., Smithfield, worships Sunday at 8:30 a.m., led by Pastor Darrell Edgar with music by 70 Disciples. A time of fellowship and refreshments will follow. The 10:45 a.m. service will be led by the Rev. Jay Hurley, who will provide the sermon “Been There, Done That.’ Music will be provided by Nancy Dean and the Witness Jesus Band. For more information, phone 724-569-4847.
MOUNT ROSE BAPTIST CHURCH, 9 Grant St., Uniontown, announces the Sunday 11 a.m. worship service for the Missionary Circle will be with the Rev. James L. Cherry, pastor of Triedstone Baptist Church in Aliquippa, Pa. Sister Debra Clark is president. The Rev. Brian McLee is pastor.
NEW GENEVA BAPTIST CHURCH, Front Street, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m., when the Rev. Robert J. Robinson delivers the message “Can You Deal With Your Sin?’ Aimee Zinn and Bob and Carol Brooks will present special music. Dorothy Smith is the greeter. Discipleship classes will continue at 6 p.m.
NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 126 Brownsville Ave., Brownsville, hosts a free coffee and doughnut fellowship every Sunday at 9 a.m. Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Mike Outrich will preach part three of a series titled “Good News.’ Sunday praise and worship begins at 6 p.m. Thursday evening is Family Night. Adults are doing a study called Excellence in Evangelism while youth group IGNITE meets. There are also activities and lessons for elementary-age students. For more information or transportation, call the church at 724-785-7141.
NEW SALEM PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 27 S. Mill St., worships Sunday at 11 a.m. The Rev. James Giesey will be guest speaker. Ushers for July are Paul Carroll, Marty Bavetz, Todd Radolec and Bob Cole. Congregational greeters for this Sunday are Meg and Todd Radolec. A nursery is provided during worship for children 6 and under. Nursery attendants are Jen Seaton and Dan Voithoffer. The church will hold its seventh annual Peach Fest on Saturday, Aug. 26, from 4 to 7 p.m. For more information, phone the church at 724-245-2200 or e-mail nspc@verizon.net.
OAK HILL BAPTIST CHURCH, 100 Old Frame Road, Smithfield, located off Smithfield-New Geneva Road, worships Sunday at 9 a.m. with the Rev. Philip Elliott, pastor, presenting the sermon. A nursery is provided. Fellowship will follow in the narthex. Children in third grade and younger attend Sunday school during morning worship and children’s church at 10:30 a.m. The annual August Festival Flea Market and Antique Car Show will be held on church grounds on Saturday, Aug. 5, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. From 3 to 8 p.m., a live band will perform during the antique car show. For more information, phone 724-569-0722 or 724-583-9335.
PLEASANT VIEW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located two miles west of Smock at the intersection of the Pleasant View and Royal roads, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. The Rev. Keith Conover will preach “Yours is the Power.’ Greeters will be Joe and Sandy Stewart. Vocalist Sandy Leichliter will provide special music. Acolyte will be Tyler Randolph. Ushers will be Carole and Roger Rittenhouse and Joe and Sandy Stewart. Helen Kester, former student associate, will be ordained and installed as pastor of the Derry Presbyterian Church on Sunday, July 30. The service, to be held at Derry, will begin at 4 p.m.
Pleasant View is raising and selling bi-color sweet corn this summer to help special ministries of the church. There is a corn stand on the northbound side of Route 51 at the intersection with Laurel Hill Road. For more information on any activities, contact the church office at 724-677-2149.
REVERE FREE METHO-DIST CHURCH announces Sunday worship at 11 a.m. Nursery and Kid’s Church are available during worship. Tom Smith will be in concert for the 7 p.m. service. Smith is a tenor who sings Southern gospel music. The food pantry is in operation. Wednesday prayer and praise is at 7 p.m. For more information, call the Rev. Dale E. Sickles at 724-437-9435.
ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF PITTSBURGH, which includes Greene and Washington counties, celebrates its fifth annual observance of Young Adult Sunday on Aug. 6. Parishes throughout the diocese will participate in the celebration that focuses on young people ages 18 to 40.
ROSCOE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 300 Main St., announces at Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. informal worship service, worshippers are encouraged to return their individual spiritual gifts summaries that the church gave out during the last two weeks. With these summaries, the Session hopes to more fully identify the resources and needs of the congregation for the coming year. The Rev. Dr. John Rankin will give the sermon “Gut-wrencher.’ Tina Bolin, church pianist and chancel choir director, with Loretta Heverley, flutist, will provide special music and accompany the congregational singing. Elder Tim Quigley and his wife, Diann, will be worship greeters. Following the service, an informal coffee hour will be held in the church manse hosted this week by the Janet Ray Circle president Arlene Shipley and her husband, Donald. Next week, the church will have the Summer Celebration of the Sacrament of Holy Communion.
ST. GEORGE SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH IN CARMICHAELS will be represented at the festal celebration of the diocesan women’s Mon-astery Marcha in Richfield, Ohio, at the vigil on Friday evening and the Divine Liturgy on Saturday. The Rev. Rodney Torbic is pastor of St. George.
ST. HUGH ROMAN CATH-OLIC CHURCH IN CAR-MICHAELS will have a Festival of Praise Sunday at 7 p.m. with music by Fiat. For details, phone 724-966-7270.
ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 50 Jefferson Ave., Uniontown, will have “A Day of Prayer: For the Intention of Imploring Mercy and Peace for the World’ on Thursday. Eucharistic adoration is from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Divine Chaplet is at 3 p.m. Rosary is at 6 p.m.
ST. OLIVER PLUNKETT, ST. MICHAEL ARCHANGEL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH IN FREDERICKTOWN, announces River of Life Group will hold a charismatic Mass on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. The Rev. Ed Litavic of St. Mary Czestochowa will be celebrant. A hymn sing will be held at 6:30 p.m. A covered-dish social will follow the Mass in the parish hall.
ST. PAUL’S AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH presents “Light, da flow minista’ on Edenborn’s basketball court today at 3:30 p.m., exploring the issues and hazards of drug and alcohol use and abuse. There will be free food, song, dance, mime, face painting, poetry and a basketball tournament. Light is a female hip hop artist from New York City. Before she accepted Christ, Light was a secular artist who shared the stage with many national artists such as Wu-Tang Clan, Outkast and Usher. In the gospel arena, Light has shared the stage with Canton Jones, Corey Red & Precise, Truth, Curtis Lewis Jr. and Shirley Murdock. She has earned a degree in criminal justice and is a national mentor and youth advocate. She is also a 2001 graduate of PHM School of Ministry and a licensed minister at Potter’s House Ministries under the leadership of Bishop Otis L. Carswell. Light is an artist on Yuinon Records in Detroit where she is finishing her debut solo project titled “Straight …No Chaser.’ For more information, phone Joyce Thornton at 724-737-0337.
ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 71 N. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, worships at 7 p.m. on Saturday at the Mountain Chapel, Christ Lutheran Church at Chalk Hill and on Sunday at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, when the Rev. Paul N. Frank Jr. will deliver the sermon “Hungry For Anything?’ Nursery is open to all infants during 10:45 a.m. worship. 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 Holy Eucharist on Sunday at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Serving as chalice bearers and lectors will be David Hoover, Jeffrey Minshall and Donald Miller. The Holy Eucharist and healing service will be held at noon on Wednesday. The Rev. Thomas R. Finnie is the rector. For further information on church activities, phone 724-438-7731 or visit the Web site www.churchstpeters.org.
ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF AMERICA, 121 Walnut Hill Road, Uniontown, worships Sunday with a service of Holy Communion at 9:30 a.m. An informal fellowship time will follow. The Rev. Bernard W. Carl is pastor. For more information, phone 724-439-4730 or e-mail the pastor at PastorCarl9@aol.com.
ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE PARISH PICNIC will be held on Sunday, Aug. 6, at St. Marcellus Church in Jefferson, beginning at 11:30 a.m. with games, crafts, D.J. music, Chinese auction and dinner at 4 p.m. Notify the parish office prior to Monday at 724-377-2588 of the number attending.
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.
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 7:30 p.m. There is prayer 45 minutes before each service. Bring a friend. Leslie Fuller is pastor. For more information, phone 724-785-3457.
SOLID ROCK MINISTRY – FAITH, HOPE, LOVE, 34 Millview St., Uniontown, announces Sunday fellowship is from 9 to 10 a.m. Sunday worship is at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Nursery is available at 11:30 a.m. for children age 1 to 6. Morning fellowship is offered 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. A free clothing giveaway is offered Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. There is also family Bible study Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. 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. with the Rev. Dr. George “Joey’ Hickok. Daisy Fisher is greeter. Luana Catlett is liturgist. The annual church picnic will be held on Sunday, Aug. 20, at noon. Bolivian Missionaries Church and Peggy Cunningham will have a mission presentation during 9:30 a.m. worship on Sunday, Aug. 27. Contact Renee Dillow at 724-564-0136 for more information regarding church activities.
STREETS OF GOLD MINISTRY presents Skyline Boys, a Southern gospel quartet from Manassas, Va., in concert at the First Assembly of God Church in Irwin on Saturday, Aug. 5, at 7 p.m. A love offering will be taken. For more information, phone 412-372-0110.
TENT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Route 119, south of Uniontown on Tent Church Road, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m., when Harry Wilson brings the message “When Jesus Did the Impossible.’ Birthday celebrant is Tina Bittinger. The church picnic will be held Aug. 5 at 4 p.m. Refreshments will be served after worship. For more information, phone 724-564-2919.
THIRD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 425 Union St., Uniontown, in the Craig Meadows neighborhood, announces the Rev. Dr. Julius Muthengi, assistant professor of missions and intercultural studies at Nairobi International School of Theology in Nairobi, Kenya, will bring the message “The Church’s Ministry Priority’ at both Sunday’s 9 a.m. contemporary and 11 a.m. traditional services. He will also speak to all youth and adult classes during the Sunday school hour at 10 a.m. Childcare is available in a well-staffed nursery during worship. Summer’s Best 2 Weeks, a sports day camp, will be held from July 31 to Aug. 11. The community is invited to enjoy food and games at the annual church picnic on Saturday, Aug. 5, at 5 p.m. There is ample main-level parking and the sanctuary is air-conditioned. Call the church office at 724-438-2529 for directions and more information.
TRINITY UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, corner of Morgantown and West Fayette streets, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 11 a.m., when the Rev. Michael I. Orsted gives the sermon “Make It Plain.’ Liturgist is George Tanner. After worship, a coffee fellowship will be hosted on the corner porch by John and Pam Barnhart. A nursery is provided during the worship hour for children 5 and under. For more information on church ministries, visit the Web site www.trinityupc.net.
UNIONTOWN CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 20 Robinson St., worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. A. Harrison Smith will bring the message “Life’s Turning Point.’ Haley Wable is the interlude musician and Michele Means is the children’s storyteller. Nursery service for infants and preschoolers is available. For more information, phone the pastor at 724-425-1866.
UNIONTOWN CHURCH OF CHRIST, 70 Roosevelt Drive, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. with a message by a guest speaker. 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, worships Sunday at 10:50 a.m. with a message on “To Dream Again.’ Children’s church is at 11:15 a.m. Good News Club House for children from preschool to sixth grade and prayer and Bible study are Wednesday night. The Rev. Howard Foust is pastor. For more information on church activities, phone 724-437-1035.
UNITED BAPTIST CHURCH, 126 N. First St., Connellsville, is having its Missionary Day Sunday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Claudette Dale, associate minister of Mount Herman Baptist Church in Morgantown. The Senior Choir of United Baptist Church will do the singing. Doris Washington is missionary president. The Rev. Albert L. Winfrey is pastor.
WALNUT HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 132 Collier Road, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with the Rev. Arnold G. Husk. His sermon is “Three Facts to Remember About Jesus.’ For more information on church activities, phone 724-430-0131.
WALTERSBURG CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, located about five miles north of Uniontown on Route 51, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. Leona B. Huey is to sing a special song. Wednesday prayer meeting is at 6 p.m. For more information, phone 724-677-2568. The Rev. Bruce B. Poling is pastor.
WHARTON FURNACE UNION CHURCH, located on the Wharton Furnace Road near Elliottsville, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. The Rev. David Wardman will bring the message “Caught Up Together.’ Congregational greeters and ushers are Dan Wood and Jim Doughty. Adam Wardman will serve as acolyte. Gail Carlins, director of music ministries, accompanied by Jason King, will provide special music. Gary Livengood is worship leader. For more information on church activities or to arrange transportation, phone the office at 724-329-4075 or 724-438-3109.
WHITE HOUSE FREE METHODIST CHURCH, located five miles south of Fairchance on Route 857 near Rich’s Garden Center, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with the Rev. George McLaughlin as speaker. Special ministry in song is by Blair Saylor and the Rev. Wayne and Linda Whoolery. Instrumentalists are Judy Hileman and Jim Lynn. There will be no Sunday evening service. A nursery will be provided for all services. For more information, phone the church office at 724-564-4765.
YOUR BIBLE SPEAKS radio program will celebrate 30 years of radio ministry on WMBS 590 AM on Saturday, Aug. 5, at the Hilltop Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 535 Connellsville St., Uniontown. Guest speaker for the 11:30 a.m. service will be Elder Etta Calvert, assistant pastor or Rock of Faith Church in Pittsburgh. Host pastor is Dr. Bob Williams. Your Bible Speaks Radio Program is aired every Sunday from 9:10 to 10 a.m. with Elder Dorothy Boone as radio host. Your Bible Speaks radio ministry is supported by the public.
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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF LAMBERTON will host the First Women of Ministry Revival, beginning at 7 p.m. on Aug. 21 with Minister Jose-phine Thompson of St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church in Uniontown, Aug. 22 with Minister Rosalyn Rose of Mount Ararat Baptist Church in Cardale; Aug. 23 with Minister Loretta Davis of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Bentleyville; Aug. 23 with Minister Lisa Crable of Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Fairchance; and Aug. 25 with Minister Sandra McClain of Mount Lebanon Baptist Church of Brownville. Officials said, “We welcome your choirs and congregation to strengthen our witness for Christ.’ The Rev. Beverly Harris is pastor. Deacon is Robert Ford.
JERSEY CHURCH: Services will be held at the Jersey Church on Jersey Hollow Road, SR 3003, between Ursina and Confluence, on Sunday, Aug. 13, at 7 p.m. Singers are Wanda and Kevin O’Brian. This is the first established church in the Turkeyfoot area (1775). A historical landmark, the first church meetings were held at the home of Moses Hall. The first church building was a two-story log building with a porch, constructed in 1788. It was also used as a schoolhouse. The second building was constructed in 1838. Fire destroyed this structure. The third and present church was built in 1877. The church is open once a year. Many of the members are buried in the lower cemetery.
PNC PARK WILL HOST IRISE BY THE RIVER’S EDGE CONCERT AND FESTIVAL on Saturday, Aug. 19, beginning at 10 a.m. The all-day event is presented by WORD-FM 101.5 Pittsburgh and features hit Grammy Award-winning Christian musical acts and motivational speakers. Artists scheduled to appear include Rebecca St. James, SONICFLOOD, Jars of Clay and Casting Crown and inspirational speaker J.R. Kerr of Wexford. Tickets are now on sale. For more information, phone 1-800-BUY-BUCS or go on-line at www.pirates.com.
ST. CECILIA/ST. HEDWIG CHRISTIAN MOTHERS OF GRINDSTONE AND SMOCK will sponsor “Pilgrimage to the South’ Oct. 23-28. Officials said, “Do you watch EWTN? Here is your chance to visit it.’ Pilgrimage features Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word, EWTN Chapel, Our Lady of the Angels Monastery, Abbey of Gethsemane, Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Bardstown, Ky., St. Joseph Proto-Cathedral, Ave Maria Grotto, Poor Clare Nuns. Tour includes deluxe motor coach transportation, five nights lodging, meals, admissions and shrine donations, daily Mass and prayer, pilgrimage coordinator. For more information, call Ron and Pat Kilgore at 724-677-2572, Mildred Shinsky at 724-677-4426 or Sophia Duratz at 724-785-7162.
ST. GEORGE MARONITE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN UNIONTOWN announces its 60th Homecoming Festival will take place on Sunday, Aug. 13, on the church grounds at 6 Lebanon Terrace. The day will begin with an 11 a.m. Divine Liturgy concelebrated by Bishop Gregory J. Mansour and the Rev. Joseph R. David, pastor of St. George, in remembrance of the living an deceased members of the parish. Gregory will be honorary guest at this year’s celebration. In 2004, Pope John Paul II appointed him as the new bishop of the Maronite Eparchy of St. Maron in Brooklyn, N.Y. His connection here is that he served as the parish priest at St. George for 11 years prior to his appointment as vicar general to the Los Angeles Eparchy. The homecoming festivities begin at noon and will include Middle Eastern cuisine, Lebanese music by Joseph Stephan of Cleveland plus music provided by George Kaiser. There will also be children’s games, entertainment, clowns, a specialty basket raffle, a variety of baked items, dancing and other activities. With strong ties to the community, St. George proudly celebrates its 79th year. Special additions to the church and grounds include a beautiful Shrine to Our Lady with the Memorial Rosary Walk and Garden, the St. Rafka Memorial Shrine in honor of the living, deceased and honorary members of the Ladies Guild. For more information on the festival, contact St. George at 724-437-5589. The annual pilgrimage to Our Lady of Lebanon National Shrine in North Jackson, Ohio, is set for Tuesday, Aug. 15. The bus leaves the church parking lot at noon. Advance reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis and are being taken now. Call Pat Rogers at 724-437-5854 or the rectory at 437-5589 for additional information.
SEE YOU AT THE POLE is a student-initiated and student-led movement that started in the Fort Worth suburb of Burleson, Texas, in 1990 and now includes millions of teen-agers who pause to pray at their school flagpole. In 2005, more than 2 million teen-agers met for See You at the Pole in all 50 states. Internationally, reports came from countries on six continents, including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, Germany, Ghana, Guam, Hong Kong, Japan, Kenya, South Korea, Malaysia, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Portugal, Scotland and South America. This year’s event is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 27, and carries the theme “Be Still and Know That I Am God.’
TOURS PLANNED: Monsignor Edward McCullough of the pilgrimage office of the Diocese of Greensburg announces he will be spiritual director for a tour of Italy Oct. 1-9, visiting Rome, Vatican Assisi, Assisi and Montecassino. Participants will attend a papal audience. The Rev. Aaron Kriss will lead a tour to Germany, Austria and Bavaria Dec. 3-11, visiting Munich, Rothenberg, Heidelberg, Salzburg and Frankfurt. For a detailed packet, call 1-800-242-0728 or fax 724-543-2938 or write 101 W. High St., Kittanning 16201, or email begin padre16201@yahoo.com padre16201@yahoo.com end
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