Church briefs
Oct. 13, 2006 Announcements:
ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 224 S. Market St., Carmichaels, will be distributing coats and clothing to those in need from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. This is the third year for the clothing giveaway that is sponsored by both St. Paul’s and its sister church, Jacobs Lutheran Church in German Township. Last year, the churches collected more than 1,000 items for the giveaway that included coats, jackets, hats, scarves, gloves, sweatshirts and jeans. This year, the selection is expanded to include all kinds of usable clothing, not just winter. There is a lot of clothing and many sizes.
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ALLISON CHRISTIAN CHURCH announces tonight’s X-Factor youth meeting has been canceled. The youths will participate in the Alzheimer’s walk at the Pittsburgh Zoo on Saturday. Anyone who wants to sponsor a walker should contact Tarita Burle. Worship is Sunday at 9 a.m. The Rev. Michael Peton is pastor. Elders are Carol Ludwig and Stephanie McCormick. Paul Rosneck is worship leader. Rick Marker is junior church leader. A penny sale will be held. The evangelism ministry is holding a visitation night on Monday. The group will meet at the church at 6:15 p.m. Peton will lead a Bible study on Tuesdays at Harvestime Ministries at 7 p.m. It is a 12-week series with the second session on Oct. 17. Hoagie orders are due Oct. 29 for the Nov. 3-4 hoagie sale sponsored by the youth ministry.
ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Beeson Avenue and Dunbar Street in Uniontown, on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. will host the University of Pittsburgh Heinz Chapel Choir in the sanctuary when it presents an a cappella concert of sacred and secular music. The 50-member choir includes Samantha Meese, a graduate of Laurel Highlands and member of Asbury. The concert is offered free of charge.
On Sunday, the Children’s Sabbath will be celebrated at both services. This year’s theme is health and safety for children. Items collected will include child safety gates, outlet covers, child safety latches for cabinet doors and smoke detectors. A special offering will be collected.
Sunday’s more casual 9 a.m. worship service includes a message by guest speaker Patty Tobal, project manager for the Nurse Family Partnership, and special music by The Asbury Praise Band with Paul and Barb Cramer, Kevin Milliken, Paul Chiado and Ira Fox. Mary Kay Milliken and Bev Roscoe are liturgists.
At 9:45 a.m. Sunday school for all ages, Trooper Brian Burden of the Pennsylvania State Police will present a special program for adults in the Rev. Tom Brown’s Sunday school room.
The more traditional 11 a.m. service will include the message by the Uniontown Exchange Club and special music by The Asbury Praise Band and pianist Kevin Milliken. Liturgists are the same. Burden will speak to children up to grade five during children’s church. 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 weekly praise and worship service is held in Asbury’s Fellowship Hall with entrance on Dunbar Street and begins at 6:30 p.m. The informal contemporary service will be led in music by Asbury’s Praise Band with Kevin Milliken, Paul and Barb Cramer, Paul Chiado and Ira Fox with a message by Travis Dean. A chili cook-off will begin at 6 p.m.
BREAKTHROUGH WORSHIP CENTER, located on Ferguson Road in Mount Braddock, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. with contemporary praise and worship and the Rev. Adam Lawson, senior pastor, bringing the message. Extreme Adventures Children’s Ministry will meet during worship. The regular evening discipleship class and evangelism team will not meet this week as the church leadership will attend leadership training by Dr. John Polis of Revival Fellowship International. The church also worships Thursdays at 7 p.m., continuing the Under Cover series, and the Ignited Youth Group meets. Upcoming events include: RFI women’s conference Oct. 19-21; youth lock-in on Oct. 27; New Believers Baptism Service on Oct. 29 at 2 p.m., followed by a bonfire and fellowship; and Youth Awakening Friday, Nov. 3, with the God Chasers School of Ministry, a ministry of Tommy Tennie. For more information, visit the Web site at www.timetobreakthrough.org 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 continues to collect a mile of pennies for future projects. Harvest Banquet will be held Oct. 25 at 6:30 p.m. in the social hall. For more information 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 “Claiming Hope.’ The Richters gospel concert will be held Sunday at 7 p.m. at First Church. On Oct. 29 at 7 p.m., Chuck and Dara Johnson gospel concert will be held at South Brownsville. 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 Heather Sisler. There is also a service at 6 p.m., featuring the CAC Choir and the Rev. Danny Aber. Wednesday services begin with Men’s Department focused prayer, followed by Bible teaching at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 724-438-5052 or visit the Web site www.calvaryapostolicchurch.org.
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, located on McClellandtown Road, Route 21, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. with youth pastor Ron Hudson delivering the message. Rachel Szabo will provide special music. Steve Gaida will give the message at Sunday’s 6:30 p.m. service. The Wednesday evening service will continue with Hudson teaching the book of Exodus. A nursery is provided for all services. This Sunday evening, youths are invited to a special youth-night activating, “Rambo Night.’ On Sunday, Nov. 5, there will be a special music concert presented by Michael Brashear.
CALVARY CHAPEL OF FREDERICKTOWN, located on Route 88 at Moose Hill, will wrap up the Marantha! Prophecy series Thursday at 7 p.m. Pastor Chuck Smith of Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa will provide an overview and conclusion to the video series on End Time prophecies.
CALVIN UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 307 Spring St., Brownsville, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. The Rev. Aleda Arnold Menchyk is pastor. The sermon will be “In My Heart.’ The chancel choir will sing. Bible study is Tuesday at 7 p.m. For more information on church ministries, phone 724-785-5745.
CANAAN BAPTIST CHURCH, Hiller, will observe Harvest Sunday on Oct. 15 at 3:30 p.m. Guest preacher will be the Rev. Billingsley of Zion Baptist Church in McKeesport, who will be accompanied by his choir and congregation. Dinner will be served. The Rev. Andrew K. Dent is pastor.
CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF UNIONTOWN, 23 S. Gallatin Ave., will have a contemporary praise and worship service Saturday at 6 p.m. with Erica Quarrick and Donna Peffer doing special music and the Rev. Art Mace giving the sermon.
On Sunday, worship is at 10:30 a.m. when the Rev. Art Mace, senior pastor, will give the message titled “Focusing The Church’ and the children’s sermon. Patty Roddy is pastoral associate and Denise Zundel is director of music ministries. 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. The Chi Rho/CYF Youth Group will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the church. For more information, phone 724-438-6821.
CHERRY TREE ALLIANCE CHURCH, 640 Cherry Tree Lane, Uniontown, across from Uniontown Wal-Mart, this Sunday features a blended contemporary service at 8:30 a.m. and a blended traditional service at 10 a.m. Adult Bible Fellowships are offered at 9 and 10 a.m. Children’s classes for all ages are offered at both service times. In both services, the Rev. Jack Herman will continue a series of messages titled, “The Greatest True Story in All of History,’ looking at the entire Bible. This week’s message will be “Understanding God’s Purpose for Our Generation: A Message from Matthew 16.’ Nursery care is provided for all Sunday morning services.
Sunday evening, there will be Men’s and Women’s Small Group Bible Studies offered with the women studying Beth Moore’s “Breaking Free’ material and men studying Bill Hybel’s Leadership Summit material. On Wednesday, there will be prayer cell at 11 a.m. At 6:30 p.m., there is a praise and worship service along with AWANA for children, nursery through eighth grade. Senior high cell groups meet throughout the week. For more information on church ministries, phone 724-437-6850.
CHRIST CHURCH, Anglican, 319 Church St., Browns-ville, will have worship Sunday with Holy Eucharist at 10:30 a.m. with renewal of marriage vows by Deacon and Barbara Bowers on their 40th anniversary. KIDSCHURCH will be at 10:25 a.m. in the rectory classrooms. Fellowship hour is at noon. Church office hours are Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, there will be Holy Eucharist at 11 a.m. Wednesday, there’s Bible study at 10 a.m., and Holy Eucharist at the parish house in Perryopolis at 12:30 p.m. Friday, public high school Bible released time is at 9:20 a.m. The Rev. Stanley Burdock is pastor. The Rev. Donald Bowers is deacon. 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 11 a.m. with the Rev. Joong W. Koe. Walking Through the Holidays bazaar is Friday, Nov. 3, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Lunch is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and roast beef dinner is from 4 to 7 p.m. Take out or eat in.
COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 1264 W. Penn Blvd., Uniontown, will host a Community Harvest Jubilee and Open House on Saturday from 3 to 7 p.m. with free food, kids’ games, giveaways and entertainment by His Kingdom drama team and music groups One Way and Sanctified. Officials said, “Meet our church family and find out what we have to offer you and your family.’
Sunday worship is at 9:30 a.m. Pastors are the Rev. Roger P. Howard and Daniel L. Brant. For more information, phone 724-437-4740.
CONFIRMING WORD MINISTRY, 301 Fairview Ave., Masontown, is having its third annual women’s conference, titled “Damsel Arise!’ today at 7 p.m. with Sister Marilyn Winfrey, Saturday at 6 p.m., semi-formal dinner at VFW in Masontown; and Sunday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Natalie Dotson, and 4 p.m. with Bishop Thelma Mitchell. For further information, contact Mary Johnson-Swaney at 724-583-2676 or Lynn Cottrell at 724-583-1860.
CONNELLSVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH is celebrating its 175th anniversary in October with a number of events. On Sunday, the church will host the Rev. Don Seward, pastor of New Beginning Ministry Baptist Church in Alabama, who is bringing 15 people to thank the congregation for the mission work the members did after Hurricane Katrina. Following worship, there will be a camp and conference luncheon to raise funds for children and spend time with the guests. For more information, phone the Rev. Mark Juengel at 724-628-4401.
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 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, announces Sunday worship is at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. when the Rev. Don Immel brings the second in a series of sermons titled “The Games of Life.’ This week’s message is “The Compromise Game: Black & White in a Grey World.’ The Rev. Bill Kiger will preach the sermon “Life in 3-D’ at 6 p.m. and the church will hold a baptism service at the time.
Wednesday is Family Night at 7 p.m. with Royal Rangers and Missionettes for children, 212 Ministry for youths and THE SOURCE for young adults. Immel and the Rev. Kevin Carey, assistant pastor, will continue to team teach the adult Bible study on “The ABCs of Church Development.’ Music Ministry development will meet at this time. 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.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 515 Morgantown St., Point Marion, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. This week, Pastor Kathy Griffith will share a message titled “Sing! Sing! Sing!’ and she will do just that. There is a community picnic after church. Officials said, “Come to church dressed for fun and then join us down at the park.’ For more information, phone 724-725-5187.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF SMOCK will host the Mount Zion Baptist Church of Grindstone on Sunday. A buffet will be served in the church dining room from 1 to 3 p.m. The Rev. Cynthia Hackett will be guest preacher at the 3:30 p.m. hour of service. Hackett will be accompanied by her choir. The Rev. Charles Morgan is pastor. The Rev. Claude Mitchell is chairman. Sister Elenor Thomas is secretary. For more information, call 724-785-4064.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GRINDSTONE, located at 529 Grindstone Road, gathers for worship Sunday at 10:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. with Larry Smith, minister. Homecoming celebration is planned for Oct. 22 and a singspiration will be held Oct. 29 at 6:30 p.m. More information will be forthcoming. For more information, phone the church at 724-785-2774.
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, worships at 10:45 a.m. with Bible-based sermons by the Rev. Andy Miles and weekly Communion. Classes are available for toddlers, beginners, primaries and junior church. There is also worship at 6 p.m. The youth program meets Wednesday at 7 p.m. Transportation is available for the Searights and Buffington areas. Call the church office if your child needs transportation. Buses are running for pickup at 6:45 p.m. and drop off afterwards at 8:15-8:30 p.m. for kindergarten through 12th grade. There is Wednesday Bible study for adults at 7 p.m., studying “What We Believe’ as a church. 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 announces the Rev. J.W. Hormell will deliver the message Sunday at 10:55 a.m. worship. The chancel choir will sing. A message for children is presented in the service. A staffed nursery is held for infants and toddlers and a second hour for children in preschool through third grade, directed by Rita Ballone and Donna Johnson. Malen Stump is worship leader. Emily Murray is acolyte. The junior youth group meets Sunday at 5 p.m. in fellowship hall. For more information on tickets and church activities, call 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 at the 10 a.m. Sunday worship service. Nursery care is available every Sunday. Nursery care is available every Sunday. The choir will sing. The Wright Family will serve as greeters. Nancy Fowler will lead the Scripture readings. Kaila Zoretic will be acolyte. The choir will sing. Anne Marie Paci will host coffee hour. The Daisytown Presbyterian Church will hold its service at 8:20 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 “Unseen Powers.’ Organist is Marcia Goisse. Pianist is Amy Lewis. Bill Grimm is greater Nan Chess is head usher for October. Carol Halterman is liturgist. Jeremy Rich is acolyte. Ushers are Stacey Szewczyk, Renee DuBois, Drew Zinck and Randy Grimm. Joshua DuBois has the nursery. On Tuesday at 8 p.m., there is dartball at home with the Calvary Team. A buckwheat/pancake brunch will be held Oct. 21 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information on church activities, call 724-564-2042.
FORTRESS FOR CHRIST MINISTRIES, formerly First Church of God, 108 Main St., Edenborn, with Pastors Olivia and Charles Jones worships Sunday at 11 a.m. For more information on church activities, call 724-439-4768.
GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, currently holding services at the South Union Township Fire Department Social Hall located at 364 S. Mount Vernon Ave., Uniontown, meets Sunday at 10 a.m. for praise and celebration and Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. for a time of multi-faceted ministry with sessions geared to people of all ages, including special services for school-aged children. Refreshments will be served during this service. Nursery is available for Sunday and Thursday services. 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 guest speaker Madeline Flores from the Dominican Republic bringing the message. Calling the office at 724-437-6161 provides transportation. A nursery is provided for worship and Sunday school. Youths will return from retreat at Heritage Reservation. Junior BYF is from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Senior BYF is from 5 to 7 p.m. On Tuesday, there is dartball at 7:30 p.m. with Great Bethel at Pleasant View. On Wednesday, there is BYF from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Christmas play practice begins Wednesday. Bible study is also Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., which will study the first half of the Gospel of John from September to November. Preschool hoagies will be delivered Oct. 20.
HAYDENTOWN CHRISTIAN CHURCH, located on Haydentown Hill Road, Smithfield, announces there will be a soup and salad luncheon to benefit the Haydentown Christian Church Youth Group at the Haydentown Community Center Sunday from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Donations will be accepted. For more information, call 724-569-0618.
HIGHLAND BAPTIST CHURCH, Connellsville, will celebrate its 111th church anniversary on Sunday at 3 p.m. Dinner will be served from 1 to 2:30 p.m. immediately after the morning worship service. The Rev. Elizabeth Floyd Moffett, pastor of Fort Mason Ministry and radio evangelist, will be guest speaker. The Holly Hall Ensemble of Silver Springs, Md., will render musical selections. Deacon Lee Johnson is chairman. The Rev. Thomas H. Floyd is pastor.
HOPEWELL UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 400 Hopewell Road, Browns-ville, across from Acklin Cemetery, Luzerne Township, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. when the Rev. Gail E. Mason will give the sermon “God Comes First – Being Truly Alive.’ Harvest Offering will be received. The church is also collecting dried and canned goods for the local soup kitchen for the Harvest offering month. This is Domestic Violence Awareness Week when victims of domestic violence are remembered with special prayers. Janet Adamovich is organist.
LAUREL HILL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 327 Laurel Hill Road, Dunbar, three miles east of Route 51 towards Leisenring, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. when Pastor Bonnie Hartley gives the sermon “Riches, a Curse or a Blessing?’ Doughnut fellowship is at 9:45 a.m.
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. This Saturday is Movie Night with food and fellowship at 6 p.m. and movie at 7 p.m. The Rev. David White is pastor. For more information, phone 724-785-4280.
MCCLELLANDTOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Route 21, Church Hill, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. when the Rev. Geoffrey Rach delivers the sermon “Tearing Down Walls,’ the third in a series, “Back to Basics’ about fellowship of the church. The following acolytes will be recognized: Davon Angelo, Megan Angelo, James Bork, Angela Clark, Tanner Cavaliere, Trey Cavaliere, Kellen Coulson, Falcon Coulson, Qwillan Coulson, Cheyenne Coulson, Ashley Dupont and Paige Nagy. Deacons President Sondra Coulson has announced a luncheon will be served in their honor in the church social room following worship.
MIRACLE PRAYER OUTREACH with Evangelist Dorothy Pace and Bishop Phil Maggio will appear at Solid Rock Ministry, 34 Millview St., Uniontown, with the Rev. Elmer “Buzz’ Hall on Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. Admission is free.
MORNING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH, Newell, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. when the Rev. Mitch Wall gives the message “Extracting Your Thorn.’ Wednesday Bible study/prayer meeting is at 7 p.m. Beyond the Grave drama, the Halloween alternative, will be held on Oct. 20-21 and 27-28. For more information, contact the church at 724-938-7937.
MOUNT CALVARY MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, Fairchance, announces the 49th anniversary of its Gospel Chorus will be held on Sunday, Oct. 22, at 4 p.m. They will feature the Male Chorus from the Mount Rose Baptist Church in Uniontown. The Rev. Brian McLee will be the narrator. All former members of the chorus have been invited to be special guests. Loretta Green Wiley is the Gospel Chorus president and the Rev. Robert A. Crable is pastor.
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 in the social room. The 10:45 a.m. traditional service will be led by the Rev. Jay Hurley who will offer the sermon “What Is God Like?’ The Mount Moriah Christian School faculty, students and their families will join the congregation for a special worship service of praise, prayer and thanksgiving. For more information, call 724-569-4847.
MOUNT OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH, 51 Stewart Ave., Uniontown, the Rev. Vincent L. Winfrey Sr. will deliver the message at Sunday’s 8 and 11 a.m. services. Winfrey declares the season for revival. These services will take place every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary. For more information, phone 724-438-7489.
NEW BEGINNING CHURCH will offer a program at 4 p.m. on Oct. 22 that features Sister Kelley Holt (KeKe) from St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church of Uniontown presenting her readings. Bishop Leonard Tucker is pastor.
NEW GENEVA BAPTIST CHURCH, Front Street, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. when the Rev. Robert J. Robinson delivers the message “The Wrath of the Lamb.’ Marcellus Evans and Bethany Provance will present special music. Children’s church is at 10 a.m. A night of musical praise and worship will be held Oct. 22 at 6 p.m.
NEW SALEM PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 27 S. Mill St., worships Sunday at 11 a.m. The Rev. Norma Prina Murphy continues a fall series speaking on Romans 12 and its implications for the Christian community. This week’s sermon is “Therefore … Slaving in Love!’ Serving as worship assistant is Bryan Seaton and fellowship time is sponsored by Karen Pontorero. Greeters are Joanne Adams and Ruth Dearth. Nursery caregivers are Jen Chaikcic and Arianne Gmutza. Ushers are Paul Carroll, Bob Cole, Mark Nagy and Bob Stillwell.
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. Baptist Youth Fellowship and Children’s Ministry groups meet Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. For more information, phone 724-569-0722 or 724-583-9335.
PERRYOPOLIS FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DOC), 307 Independence St., worships Sunday at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. There is an adult Bible study Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in the Family Life Center. Nursery care and children’s worship is provided during the 10:30 a.m. service. Each Monday, the Rev. Michael Malone leads a brown bag Bible study at noon. KID’S Club meets Monday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. for kindergarten through grade five. Children eat dinner with adults, learn good table manners, attend Bible class and learn new songs.
Beginning Oct. 19 at 6 p.m., Perryopolis First Christian will offer a monthly healing service in the sanctuary. The new service will be more meditative than the traditional Sunday gathering. Many of the songs will come from the Taize tradition. There will be time spent in silence and prayer, hearing Scripture, receiving Communion and having the opportunity to receive a blessing using healing oil. The lights will be dimmed and candles will be used. The service will last about 45 minutes. There will be no announcements or invitations to other church programs. The community is invited. The service will be held the third Thursday of each month. Officials said, “A service of healing is designed for those who need to slow down, to be still, to listen to God and to receive the healing and wholeness that is available to each of us through Jesus Christ.’
For more information, contact the church at 724-736-8311 or e-mail Malone at rvmalone2000@yahoo.com.
PILGRIM REST BAPTIST CHURCH, 120 Pilgrim St., Whitsett, will celebrate its Annual Men and Women’s Day on Sunday. The messenger for the 11 a.m. service will be Minister Colette Jackson from the Mount Ararat Baptist Church of Cardale. The messenger for the 3:30 p.m. service will be the Rev. James L. Cherry of Triedstone Baptist Church in Aliquippa. Dinner will be served from 1 to 3 p.m. The Rev. Donna J. Lowe is pastor.
PLEASANT VIEW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located two miles west of Smock at the intersection of the Pleasant View and Royal roads, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. when the Rev. Keith Conover will preach “Someone to Watch Over Me.’ Special music will be provided by the PV Choir. A nursery for preschool is provided during worship. Acolytes are Michael and Nicholas Payton. Greeters are John and Audrey Gribble. Ushers will be the Brian Payton Family.
Oct. 22 will be Kick-Off Sunday for this year’s Come In Out of the Cold (Bring-a-Friend Sunday, Dec. 10) campaign. The church is participating in the eight presbytery-wide, reach-out ministry “to encourage folks who might not otherwise do so, to experience the Gospel good news of Jesus Christ for themselves, firsthand.’
The Elizabeth/Frances Circle will sell apple dumplings as a fund-raiser for kitchen utensils that will be delivered at the church on Nov. 12. Contact the church to place an order. For more information on any activities, contact the church office at 724-677-2149.
POINT MARION UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, located on the corner of Route 119 and Broadway Street, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. This is Laity Sunday. Lay reader Mary Beth Kelley will give the message “Hold Onto Your Faith with Confidence.’ Several congregation members will assist in the worship service.
REVERE FREE METHODIST CHURCH announces Sunday worship starts at 11 a.m. Nursery and Kid’s Church are available during worship for children age 2 through 12. The Chozn’1z will be in concert at 7 p.m. for evening worship. There will be no youth Bible study this evening. Wednesday prayer and praise is at 7 p.m. The food pantry is in operation. For more information, call 724-437-9435.
ST. ANDREW’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 307 High St., Brownsville, worships Sunday at 9 a.m. with the Rev. Jack Hernstrom. Communion is celebrated every Sunday. Worshippers gather downstairs the first and third Sundays for fellowship after worship. For more information, call 724-785-3970.
ST. GEORGE MARONITE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN UNIONTOWN announces St. George Altar and Rosary Society, Lebanon Terrace, Uniontown, is sponsoring a mini-retreat from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday in the church hall. Molly Vassar will be guest speaker. Her topic will be “Our Lady of All Nations.’ Divine Liturgy also is scheduled as well as a spaghetti dinner, a meditation room, mini-workshops and recitation of an outdoor candlelight rosary at the Rosary Walk in the Garden of Prayer on church grounds. For reservations, call Joanne John at 724-437-9028, Dee Unice at 724-438-4422, or Pat Rogers at 724-437-5854. There is a charge to attend the retreat.
ST. GEORGE SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH IN CARMICHAELS will celebrate the Feast of the Protection of the Mother of God with vespers today at 4 p.m. and on Saturday, Midnight Office is at 5:30 a.m., Matins is at 6 a.m. and Divine Liturgy is at 8:30 a.m. Reservations for the parish’s 52nd anniversary banquet, to be held Oct. 22, must be made by Oct. 15. The Rev. Rodney Torbic is pastor of St. George.
ST. HUBERT ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 9 Sadler St., Point Marion, will have an Italian-style dinner on Oct. 22 at the American Legion on Railroad Street in Point Marion from noon to 4 p.m.
ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 50 Jefferson Ave., Uniontown, will have “A Day of Prayer: For the Gifts of Knowledge and Wisdom to Know How to Pray’ 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. MARCELLUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH IN JEFFERSON, GREENE COUNTY, will host a Mass with polka music on Saturday, Oct. 28, at 4:30 p.m. The Rev. Alan E. Morris will be the celebrant. Music will be by the Helen Matlak band and choir. An ethnic dinner by reservation only will follow the Mass. The band will play until 9 p.m. Dinner reservations are required by Oct. 22. Phone either Ed and Sandy Zeglen at 724-592-5932, George and Dolores Bobko at 724-883-2597, or Ken and Margaret Cipcic at 724-883-4065.
ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 71 N. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, worships Sunday at 10:45 a.m. with the distribution of Holy Communion. The Rev. Paul N. Frank Jr. will deliver the sermon “Can A Rich Person Go To Heaven?’ Children ages 2 to 4 are invited to join a new Sunday school class called “Precious Moments,’ which begins Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with Linda Myers. Nursery is available. For more information, call 724-437-9000, e-mail spluc@dp.net or visit the Web site at www.stpaulselcauniontown.org.
ST. PETER’S CHURCH, a parish of the Anglican Communion, 60 Morgantown St., Uniontown, will celebrate Holy Eucharist on Sunday at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Serving as chalice bearers and lectors will be David Hoover, Dr. Judith Taylor and Russell Rhodes. Acting as crucifer and acolytes are Carene Rhodes, Meridith Balas and Marissa Springer. The Holy Eucharist and healing service is Wednesday at noon. 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 at 10:30 a.m. with Holy Communion. Following worship, the congregation will hold an information session about a planned Memorial Garden. Fellowship time will follow in the social hall. On Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the church, the pastor will lead the next session of the study, “Introduction to the Lutheran Confessions.’ The Rev. Bernard W. Carl is pastor. For more information, phone 724-439-4730 or e-mail the pastor at PastorCarl9@aol.com.
SMITHFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 20 Church St., holds a casual worship service on Saturday at 6 p.m. when the Rev. Karen Gray speaks on the topic of successful living.
The church holds a traditional worship service Sunday at 9 a.m. This is Laity Sunday. Jan Toth, lay leader, will give the message. There is a prayer service, led by a congregation member, every Wednesday at 7 p.m.
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. Leslie Fuller is pastor. For more information, phone 724-785-3457.
SOLID ROCK MINISTRY -BREAD OF LIFE CHAPEL, 341 Coolspring St., Hopwood, in the former Coolspring Methodist Church building, will have a flea market on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The church worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. For more information, phone the Rev. Elmer “Buzz’ Hall at 724-880-4714. The clothing ministry will be available Monday, Wednesday and Friday from noon to 4 p.m. at the church.
SOLID ROCK MINISTRY -FAITH, HOPE, LOVE, 34 Millview St., Uniontown, announces Sunday fellowship is from 9 to 9:50 a.m. Sunday worship is at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Nursery school is available at 11:30 a.m. for ages 1 to 6. The food pantry is in operation Monday through Friday from 8 to 5 p.m. and by calling the Rev. Elmer “Buzz’ Hall. There is also family Bible study Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 7 p.m.
Miracle Revival with the Rev. Robi from Trinidad will be held Oct. 19-21 at 7 p.m. and Oct. 22 at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Miracle Prayer Outreach with Evangelist Dorothy Pace and Bishop Phil Maggio will be held at Solid Rock on Oct. 19 from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information, phone Hall at 724-880-4714 or 724-438-2273.
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. Naomi Myers is greeter. Janet Null is liturgist. Dartball will be held Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at home. The Women’s Association will hold its annual fall bazaar on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Crafts, baked goods and refreshments from the kitchen are available. Love in a Shoebox donations will be collected until Nov. 12. The Halloween Party will be held on Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. Contact Renee Dillow at 724-564-0136 for more information regarding church activities.
TENT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located at the intersection of Route 119 and Tent Church Road, south of Uniontown, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with Harry Wilson bringing the message “Things That Never Change.’ Refreshments will served after worship. Birthday celebrants are Alexis and Olivia Martin. For more information, phone the church at 724-564-2919.
THIRD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 425 Union St., Uniontown, in the Craig Meadows neighborhood, announces on Sunday, the Rev. Chris Enoch, senior pastor, will bring the message “Monopoly’ at both the 9 a.m. contemporary and the 11 a.m. traditional service. This is the fourth in a series of messages titled “Games People Play,’ based on popular board games. Childcare is available in a well-staffed nursery. An Inquirer’s Class for people interested in joining the church meets at 10 a.m., the same time as Sunday school classes for all ages.
Senior High CrossWalk meets Sunday at 7 p.m. and Junior High CrossWalk meets Tuesday at 7 p.m. Small groups for adults continue meeting this week on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday evenings and Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.
A weekly series called “MidWeek Electives’ continues on Thursday. This is a time of activities for all ages that begins at 5:30 p.m. with a delicious meal (small donations accepted). After dinner, nursery care is available and a variety of Bible studies, games and activities for children and younger teens will be offered. Adults and older teens can choose from the following: Walk Away the Pounds, featuring exercise, fellowship and spiritual refreshment; Blueprints for Men, an examination of the foundation or blueprint for life; Developing a Biblical Worldview, a study of what the world looks like from God’s perspective; and chancel choir, where participants can join their voices with others to praise God. The church has ample main-level parking. Call the church office at 724-438-2529 for directions and more information.
TRINITY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, 126 Lincoln St., Uniontown, on Sunday at 11 a.m. has praise and worship followed with an anointed message by the Rev. Stanley Flasher. Bible Study is Wednesday at 7 p.m. about the Book of Ruth with the Rev. Amy Flasher. Children’s church is provided on Sunday morning and Wednesday evening. For more information on church activities, phone the Rev. Stanley or Amy Flasher at 724-526-9636.
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 “Tell Me I’m Okay.’ Nancy Davis is liturgist. George Hammond is acolyte. After worship, a coffee fellowship will be hosted in the chapel by the Christian education committee. Large-print bulletins and hearing devices are available during worship. A nursery is provided during the worship hour for children 5 and under. For more information, visit the Web site www.trinityupc.net.
TRIUMPHANT FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, located on Route 21 between Uniontown and McClellandtown, will serve refreshments in the Henry Mick Fellowship Hall Sunday from 10:30 to 11 a.m., when worship begins. The Rev. Tom Barnhart Jr. will bring the message. A special Kids Party is being planned for area youths on Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. “You don’t have to be a part of the church to bring your kids. Everyone is invited,’ officials said. Events being planned include a hayride, bonfire, games, music and lots of candy. 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. Vincent Cable will bring the message “They’ll Know You By Your Fruit.’ Shawn McAninch is worship leader. Kayla Means is acolyte and interlude musician. Children’s church will be offered during worship. The chancel choir, under the direction of Jeremy Kendall and accompanied by Pam Rossini, will provide special music. Nursery service is available for infants and toddlers. For more information, phone the church at 724-438-8372.
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, announces the children will minister in song during Sunday worship at 10:50 a.m. Children’s church is at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday prayer and Bible study is at 7 p.m. Celebrate Recovery is held Thursday at noon. There is also Sunday worship at 6 p.m. The Rev. Howard Foust is pastor. For more information on church activities, phone 724-437-1035.
UNITED CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Malden Crossroads, California, will have a chicken and biscuit dinner and bake sale today from 1 to 6 p.m. For more information, phone 724-938-2098.
WALNUT HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 132 Collier Road, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. The Rev. Arnold G. Husk will give the sermon “Jesus, A Real Person.’ 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. when Terry Poling will present a special song. There is also worship at 6 p.m. Sunday.
On Wednesday at 6 p.m., a special service in memory of Edith G. Mansell (wife of the only living charter member, Calvin Mansell) and Robert Poling is planned. Family and friends are invited to attend. The Rev. Bruce B. Poling is pastor. For more information, phone 724-677-2568.
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 “Where Do You Live During the Storm?’ Bible study and prayer meeting will be held Wednesday at 7 p.m. For further information on church activities or to arrange transportation, phone the office 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 W. McLaughlin as speaker. Special ministry in song will be provided by Renee Lynn and Missi Howell. Instrumentalists are Judy Hileman and Jim Lynn. There is also worship at 7 p.m. with Time to Share by Lelia Moser. A nursery will be provided for all services. For more information, phone the church office at 724-564-4765.
WORLD CHRISTIAN OUTREACH, 503 W. Georgia Ave., Connellsville, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. and has worship and Bible study Wednesday at 7 p.m. Outreach Ministry is Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Leslie House, located at 246 Fairview Ave., Connellsville. Final yard sale to benefit Leslie House is held Oct. 13-14 at 201 S. Eighth St., Connellsville, beginning at 9 a.m. For more information, phone the Rev. Don Smith, senior pastor, at 724-628-9285 or the Rev. Bob Strader at 724-872-0886.
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CALVARY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 73 Promised Land Drive, Coal Center, will have Kids Community Fall Fest 2006 on Saturday, Oct. 28. Registration is at 1:30 p.m. Activities are from 2 to 4 p.m. No registration fee is required. There will be a moon bounce, petting zoo, crafts, games, prizes, treats, snacks and balloons. Participants are asked to come dressed as their favorite farm animal or sports team. For more information, contact the church at 724-938-2589.
GREENSBURG FRATERNITY OF POLISH PRIESTS will host the Pilgrimage of Faith or Pielgrzymka Wiary on Oct. 29 at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Uniontown. The Rev. Lawrence Hoppe, president of the fraternity, slated the 50th anniversary of the Jasna Gora Vows & the 65th anniversary of the martyrdom of St. Maximilian Kolbe as the theme for 2006.
Pilgrims from the four counties of the Greensburg diocese and beyond will gather for confessions from 2 to 3 p.m., a concelebrated Mass in Polish at 3 p.m. and then after food service, at 5:30 p.m. for Marian devotions consisting of A Rosary Walk, singing of the Litany to Mary in Polish, an English homily and Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament. St. Joseph is located off Old Walnut Hill Road near the Route 119 by-pass in Uniontown.
HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH IN REPUBLIC will host a spaghetti dinner on Sunday, Nov. 5, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the church hall. Take out is available.
HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX CHURCH, New Salem, welcomes Konevets Quartet from St. Petersburg, Russia, in a program of Sacred Music and Folk Songs on Oct. 25 at 6 p.m.
TEENS FOR CHRIST presents “9-11: Five Years Later, Honoring Our Public Safety Professionals’ on Sunday, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m. at the State Theatre Center for the Arts in Uniontown with Sujo John, survivor of the collapse of the World Trace Center. John will honor Fayette County’s police, firefighters and EMTs. Also on Oct. 29 at 5:30 p.m., Uniontown will dedicate its new Firemen’s Memorial, located at the corner of Pittsburgh Street and North Mount Vernon Avenue.
For more information, see www.teensforchrist.org or call 724-439-1011.