Church briefs
Sept. 1, 2006 Sept. 11 observances:
FIRST ANNUAL FAYETTE COUNTY BLUE MASS: In 1934, the Blue Mass was first celebrated to express gratitude to police and firefighters. Since then, emergency medical technicians, EMTs, have been added to those emergency responders being added. The Rev. Michael Crookston and the parishioners of St. John Roman Catholic Church in Uniontown are hosting the Mass that is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. It will take place on Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. at St. John Church, Jefferson Street, Uniontown. This special Mass will honor those lost on Sept. 11, 2001, with prayers for the safety of those responding today. All faiths are invited and fire, police and EMS personnel are asked to wear their uniforms.
SMITHFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH will recognize the people of the Smithfield Volunteer Fire Department and those in the surrounding areas as it commemorates the lives of the men and women who were both rescuers and innocent victims on Sept. 11, 2001, in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C., with a service on Saturday, Sept. 9, at 6 p.m. Members of the United Methodist Church will help lead worship and singing. The Rev. Karen Gray will give a short message. A special offering will be taken and donated to the local fire department. This year, the firefighters will again be individually honored as they receive recognition during the service.
TEENS FOR CHRIST will present “9-11: Five Years Later, Honoring Our Public Safety Professionals’ on Sunday, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m. at the State Theatre 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.
Announcements:
POWER PLANT YOUTH CENTER IN MASONTOWN, sponsored by local area churches, is open to the children and youths of Masontown. On Wednesday evenings, the center is open to children in grades up to fifth from 6 to 8:30 p.m. On Fridays, it is open from 7 to 9:30 p.m. for youths in grades six to 12. The youth center will not open in September unless volunteers (both youths and adults) step forward to help with general cleaning and light repairs. For more information, call Barb Lewis at 724-583-2655.
PRAYER MEETING FOR SCHOOL TEACHERS: The Klondike Clergy Association and other area ministerial groups are sponsoring a prayer service for the teachers of the Albert Gallatin Area School District that will take place on Sunday, Sept. 10, at 4 p.m. at Masontown United Methodist Church. The service will last approximately half an hour with light refreshments served afterwards.
Officials said, “Those who teach the children who live in our various towns, boroughs and patches have an extremely challenging job. The faith community wishes to lift up our area teachers in prayer. The intention of this service is not to convert anyone or to sell any particular religion. There should be no misgivings about separation of church and state. All who participate do so as a matter of personal choice.
“We want our educators to know that the faith community is praying for them. If an area teacher is unable to attend but has a specific prayer concern, he or she can e-mail the Klondike Clergy group at revbob1@earthlink.net. Perhaps the teacher has a particularly challenging class or student and wishes specific prayer. Confidentiality will be kept. Whatever the prayer request may be, whether for wisdom or protection, or guidance, or patience or humility, those needs can be lifted up.’
The community at large is invited to attend and pray. For more information, call the Rev. Bob Lewis at 724-583-9207.
Today through next week:
ABUNDANT LIFE CHURCH, located at 1239 Brownfield Road, Uniontown, myabundantlife.org, worships Sunday at 9:15 and 10:45 a.m. Pastor Nicholas J. Cook will deliver the message “I Shall Not Be Moved.’ Small group Bible studies are offered at 9:30 a.m. Refreshments are served at 10:20 a.m.
ALLISON CHRISTIAN CHURCH announces the youth meet today at 6:30 p.m. for a Frog Night. Officials said, “Our condolences and prayers go out to our pastor and his family on the death of his father, John Peton.’ Sunday worship begins at 9 a.m. Elders are Paul Rosneck and Carol Ludwig. Worship leader is Carol Ludwig. Junior church leader is Bob Peton. The Rev. Michael Peton is pastor.
ALLISON FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, located at 416 Vernon St., worships Sunday at 10:50 a.m. with the Rev. Tom Lomasney as guest speaker. There will not be an evening service. Church phone is 724-785-3353.
ALL SAINTS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 100 S. Washington St., Masontown, will host its annual Labor Day Festival on the church grounds today through Sunday from 6 to 11 p.m. with ethnic foods, entertainment, games and music. The Rev. John M. Butler is pastor. Bob Pope is festival chairman.
ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Beeson Avenue and Dunbar Street in Uniontown, announces Sunday’s more casual 9 a.m. worship service includes a message by the Rev. Travis Deans, praise choruses led by song leader Barb Cruse and special music by Jim Hutchinson.
The more traditional 11 a.m. service will include the message by Deans, and special music by Bill and Karen Dreucci and organist and music director Jim Hutchinson. 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. Asbury Youth will not meet this week.
The weekly praise and worship service is held in Asbury’s Fellowship Hall with entrance on Dunbar Street. This week, the informal contemporary service will be led in music and worship by Asbury’s Praise Band with Kevin Milliken, Paul and Barb Cramer, Paul Chiado and Ira Fox. The message this week is by Kevin Milliken.
The Asbury Youth will have a yard sale on Saturday, Sept. 9, from 8 to 11 a.m., followed by Asbury’s first ever Fall Carnival, beginning at 11:30 a.m. with lunch, games, arts and crafts and vendors. Paul and Barb Cramer will entertain in fellowship hall at noon. At 1 p.m., J. David Hart will give an organ recital in the sanctuary. At 2:30 p.m., Ed Claypool will present his amazing strength demonstration and share his touching witness.
BREAKTHROUGH WORSHIP CENTER, located on Ferguson Road in Mount Braddock, will hold Friday Night Worship today at 7 p.m. with worship lead by the praise band and the Rev. Adam Lawson, senior pastor, bringing the anointed word. The congregation worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. when the Breakthrough Praise Band will lead contemporary praise with Lawson. Extreme Adventures Children’s Ministry will meet during morning worship. There is no evening worship this week but it will resume next week. The intercessory prayer team meets Mondays at 6:30 p.m. The church also worships Thursdays at 7 p.m. when it continues a study series called “Undercover’ by John Bevere. Upcoming events include: Ignited youth group meets Thursday, Sept. 7, during worship and the church’s two-year anniversary revival is Oct. 6-8. For more details, check the Web site www.timetobreakthrough.org. Other ministries include Fresh Fire Ministries, Ministry Mentorship Program, Ignited Youth Group and Extreme Adventures children’s ministry. 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 youths continue to harvest produce for the food bank and are also collecting a “mile’ of pennies for future projects. Doughnut social will be held before services this Sunday. 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. David Lindberg will be guest speaker. The Rev. Paul E. Wilson Sr. is pastor. On Sept. 10 at 11 a.m., the charge will worship together at West Bend Church in celebration of its 222nd anniversary. A covered-dish dinner will follow the service. The Rev. James Morris, former pastor, will be guest speaker. 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 St., will hold its eighth annual used furniture sale on Friday, Sept. 8, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and begin its annual coat sale on Sept. 15. For more information, call 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. with music by the CAC Praise Team and the CAC Choir. Following the service, CAC will host its annual Sunday School picnic. Wednesday services begin with the Ladies Department focused prayer, followed by Bible teaching by the Rev. Danny Aber at 7:30 p.m. For more information, phone 724-438-5052 or visit the Web site at www.calvaryapostolicchurch.org.
CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, located at 34 Clark St. and the corner of Collins Avenue, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. The Rev. Maryann Long will bring the message “Labor of Love.’ Greeters will be Jim and Nancy Gnagey. Acolytes will be Kira Goodwin and Alley Kennedy. There will be a special offering for victims of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Calvary’s Preschool will begin on Tuesday at 9 a.m. 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 Greg Quarrick providing the message and special music.
On Sunday, worship is at 10:30 a.m. when the Rev. Art Mace, senior pastor, will give the message “Discipleship Dropouts’ and the children’s sermon. Elizabeth Collins will be guest pianist. Patty Roddy is pastoral associate and Denise Zundel is director of music ministries. Morning announcements begin at 10:20 a.m. There is no choir practice this Sunday. Nursery and pre-school care as well as children’s church for age 3 to third grade are available during morning worship. For more information, call 724-438-6821.
CHERRY TREE ALLIANCE CHURCH, 640 Cherry Tree Lane, Uniontown, across from Uniontown Wal-Mart, 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. Adult Bible Fellowships are offered at 9 and 10 a.m. In both services, the Rev. Jack Herman will continue his series of messages on the book of Hebrews titled “Finding Jesus, Finding the Abundant Life.’ Beginning Sept. 10, there will be men and women’s small group Bible studies on Sunday evening. Women will study Beth Moore’s “Breaking Free’ material and men will study Leadership Summit material. Nursery care is provided for all Sunday morning services. On Wednesday, there will be prayer cell at 11 a.m. At 6:30 p.m., there is evening prayer and worship with Herman continuing the series “God’s Final Plans for Planet Earth’ based on Revelation. PowerJAM and Kids on a Mission will meet at this same time. For more information on church ministries, phone 724-437-6850.
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. Officials said, “Thanks to everyone for making the spaghetti dinner such a success.’ Call 724-437-4097.
CLARKSVILLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH, located at 330 Market St., will hold its third annual family picnic on Sept. 10 at 10:30 a.m. under pavilion number one at Ten Mile Creek Park. The day will start out with church service that includes Communion by intinction led by the Rev. Chuck House. Everyone is asked to bring chairs. After the service, there will be a covered-dish picnic. Participants are to bring their favorite covered dishes – hot or cold. There will be many games throughout the day for children and adults.
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 are welcome. For more information, phone 724-437-4740.
CONNELLSVILLE STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST, 519 Connellsville St., Uniontown, with Evangelist DeWitt Clinton. Worship is Sunday at 10:45 a.m. and 7 p.m. For more information, phone 724-438-1112.
CORNERSTONE BIBLE CHURCH, meeting at Franklin Grange, located off Route 40, turn at Jackson Farms Store onto Stone Church Road, go 1.2 miles and turn left onto Bunker Hill Road, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Gary J. Smith Sr. Children’s church is also at 11 a.m. For more information on church activities, phone 724-366-1474.
DENBEAU HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN CHURCH, located on the East End Road, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with the Rev. Roland O’Brien. Youth group for grades seven through 12 meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
EAST LIBERTY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 169 Main St., Vanderbilt, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m., with Pastor David McElroy. The Tri-Town Ministerium will hold its community worship service on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the East Liberty Presbyterian Church. For more information, check the Web site at www.forministry.com/USPAPCUSAELPCE/
EMMANUEL BIBLE CHURCH, a Pentecostal church, located at 405 W. George St., Carmichaels, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. and Wednesday at 7 p.m. The Rev. Roy D. Hetrick is pastor. For more information, phone 724-966-8014.
FAIRCHANCE FREE METHODIST CHURCH, 53 S. Morgantown St., worships Sunday at 10:45 a.m. with the choir singing. The Rev. Paul Lesher will bring the message “Caught in the Web of Sin,’ a message which is part of a sermon series titled “Candid Snapshots of a Mature Christian as Reviled in the Gospel of John.’ In addition, the service will include special music by Betty Balsinger, praise music, hymns and a time to express testimonies. Pre-school and junior church activities will be available for children. The church is handicapped accessible and air-conditioned. For more information about church ministries, including children and youth ministries, individual, marriage and family counseling, call the church at 724-564-5000. Family Night Ministries, which includes youth and children’s ministry and a Bible study for adults, will begin Sunday, Sept. 10, at 7 p.m. for children in grades one through 12 and adults. The church will hold its annual chicken and biscuit supper on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 4 to 7 p.m. in the social hall. Call the church office for more information.
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 begins a new series of sermons titled “Lost.’ This week’s sermon will be “To Hell and Back in Thirty Minutes.’ The 6 p.m. Sunday service is suspended this week.
Wednesday Family Night services begin at 7 p.m. with Royal Rangers and Missionettes for children, 212 Ministry for youths and Men and Women’s Ministries.
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, Sixth and Vine, West Newton, announces on Sept. 10, worship service time will be changed back to 10:50 a.m. The church will participate in the community festival by holding a rummage sale on Sept. 8 from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 9, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. On Sept. 9, the church will serve a spaghetti dinner in the church basement, Sixth Street entrance, from 4 to 7 p.m. Debbie Bowers requests that Junior Church children bring empty cereal boxes to the Sept. 10 service for use in a future project. Donations from church members and other interested residents for the rummage sale may be left on the Baptist Hall, Vine Street, porch until Sept. 7. A bus trip is planned for Oct. 7 to Tara for tour, lunch and stops for shopping. For more information, call 724-872-5626. Practice for the new children’s chorus will be held on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7 p.m.
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, offers Sunday school for adults, toddlers, beginners, primaries, pre-teens, junior-senior high and college age at 9:30 a.m. This Sunday, the church will have its annual promotion for Sunday school classes during the Sunday school hour.
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. with the church beginning a class Sept. 6 on “What We Believe.’ 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 Leona Ice as guest soloist during Sunday’s 10:55 service when the Rev. J.W. Hormell will deliver the message “Labor.’ The service includes a children’s message, followed by a staffed nursery for infants and toddlers and second hour for children in preschool through third grade, directed by Rita Ballone and Donna Johnson. Faye Biddle is worship leader. Cara DelSignore is acolyte. Hazel Page and Robert Boniface will greet the congregation. The Four C’s Ministry will be open Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the new garage building located behind the church. The worship ministry will host a hymn sing on Sunday, Sept. 10, at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary. For more information on 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. Michael and Cherie Sears and children will serve as greeters. Elder Don Turosik will lead Scripture readings. Mercedes Bodnar will assist as acolyte. Monica Kramer will perform. Diane Turosik will host coffee hour. The Daisytown Presbyterian Church worships at 8:20 a.m. For more information on activities, call 724-938-7676.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 114 W. Church St., Fairchance, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. The Rev. Philip Elliott, guest minister, will give the sermon “Feeding the Children.’ Organist is Marcia Goisse. Pianist is Amy Lewis. Mary Catherine Abraham is head usher. Barb Reiprich is liturgist. Jeremy Rich is acolyte. Ushers are Beth Rich, Jeremy Rich, Dana Zinck and Bill Zinck. Bill Grimm is greeter. Stacey Szewczyk has the nursery. For more information on church activities, phone 724-564-2042.
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 “The Best in Both Worlds.’ There will be a combined Sunday school class for preschool-aged children through sixth grade as part of worship time. There will be a special time for young people. The monthly prayer list will be distributed. The regular schedule will resume Sept. 10 with Sunday school for all ages at 9:45 a.m., followed by worship at 11 a.m. Members with pastoral needs should call the office. For more information on church activities, call 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.
GARWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH, Route 481, 637 Scenic Drive near Daisytown, will begin an 11-week Bible study for women on Tuesday at 7 p.m. and a morning session on Monday, Sept. 11, at 10 a.m. “The Patriarchs Encountering the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob’ by Beth Moore will be a book and video study. Call 724-938-7431 to register for one of these sessions.
GOSPEL COFFEE HOUSE, located at Tower Hill No. 1, Apostolic Lighthouse, 1688 New Salem Road, with the Rev. William Chappell, will take place today with the kitchen open at 6 p.m. and music from 7 to 10 p.m. Gospel groups are Inner Light Band, Gail Perney, Also M.C., Choz’n 1’z, The Masters Tool, Harvest Lights, plus sign-up singers. Open mic is from 7 to 8 p.m. For information and directions, call 724-564-0829 or 724-208-4839.
GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, currently 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 are also Bible studies and praise services Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Special services are held for school-aged children, geared to specific age groups. This Sunday following the morning service, there is a potluck dinner. There will be no evening service this Sunday. Justin Argabright is pastor. For more information, phone 724-438-4850 or visit the Web site at www.gracecc.us.
GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF COAL CENTER, 420 California Drive, just off Route 481 between Interstate 70 and Centerville, will host a three-day tent revival Sept. 5-7, beginning at 5:30 p.m. with food and fellowship and a message delivered by the Rev. Tom Barnhart at 6:30 p.m. The Rev. Daniel A. Owen is senior pastor and Randy Landman is associate pastor. Sunday services are held at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. and 7 p.m. A professionally staffed nursery is available for all three services and the revival. For information, contact 724-438-4448 or e-mail at graceumc@zoominternet.net.
GREAT BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH, 47 W. Fayette St., Uniontown, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Greg Cooper bringing the message “Back to Skull.’ Calling the office at 724-437-6161 provides transportation. A nursery is provided for worship and Sunday school. This is Family Sunday. There is no BYF. The office is closed Monday. On Wednesday, there is BYF from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Bible study at 6:30 p.m. Great Bethel Baptist Church Pre-school orientation is Thursday at 7 p.m. for parents and enrolled children. On Friday, Sept. 8, there is a youth night of fun at First Baptist Church of Monroeville. They will return on Saturday, Sept. 9.
INTERFAITH ASSEMBLY FOR CHRIST CHURCH, 7 Searight Ave., Uniontown, announces the Usher Board will have its annual day on Sunday at 4 p.m. Speaker will be the Rev. Robert Crable, pastor of Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Fairchance. He will be accompanied by his choir and congregation. The Rev. Howard E. Dantzler is host pastor. Ramona Burney is president.
LAUREL HILL PRESYTERIAN CHURCH OF DUNBAR worships Sunday at 10 a.m. with Pastor Bonnie Hartley who will give the sermon “Jesus’ Rx: A New Heart” and celebration of the Lord’s Supper.
LAUREL MOUNTAIN BAPTIST CHURCH, located one mile north of the Mason-Dixon Line, Route 381, offers an Outdoor Life Sunday school program at 9:30 a.m., followed by Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday evenings, the church offers a unique fireplace service. 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, has a praise and worship service every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. with the Rev. Margaret Jo Friedhof bringing the message.
The church will host a Labor Day Celebration on Monday with these anointed women of God: Darlene Coddington, gospel singer and evangelist of Accident, Md.; Tammy Gordan, a gospel singer with her father, Raymond Rhodes, and an evangelist from Uniontown; Connie Myers of Nemacolin, gospel singer with her husband, Stan, of The Harvestlights, who helped establish a Women to Women Ministry in Nashville, Ga.; Gail Perney, Christian vocalist from West Newton, who is accompanied by her husband, Henry, and has recorded a CD in Nashville; Betty Riecks from Jefferson, gospel singer and evangelist whose husband, Chuck, loves to be a part of her ministry; Maryann Rhome from Duquesne, who is in ministry with her husband, Jim; and Paula Scott, gospel singer, speaker and published author of poems from Uniontown. There will be anointed messages, testimonies and gospel singing. Services begin at 2 p.m. 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 music by the M.C.F. Praise and Worship Team. This Sunday, there will be a Holy Communion service. 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. when the Rev. Bob Lewis will preach and the sacrament of Holy Communion will be served. The sanctuary is handicapped accessible and air-conditioned. On Tuesday, Lewis will teach a class on the Breath Prayer in the education building. The church is hosting an ecumenical prayer service for schoolteachers on Sept. 10 at 4 p.m. For more information, call the pastor at 724-583-9207.
MCCLELLANDTOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Route 21, Church Hill, welcomes Clyde P. Bailey Jr., authorized lay preacher of the Redstone Presbytery, as guest speaker on Sunday during worship at 9:30 a.m. He is a graduate of Bucknell University and a U.S. Navy veteran. He and Janet Adamovich, church organist, will present a special duet. The adult choir will begin the fall season with practice at 9 a.m. next Sunday.
MOUNT CALVARY MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, Fairchance, will honor its pastor and first lady on Sunday, Sept. 10, at 4 p.m. The morning preacher will be Dr. David Draper, president of Winebrener Seminary, Finley, Ohio. The afternoon preacher will be the Rev. Vincent Winfrey, pastor of Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Uniontown. He will be accompanied by his choir and congregation. Dinner will be served immediately following the morning service. Stella Mannery is chairwoman. The Rev. Robert 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. The 10:45 a.m. service will be led by the Rev. Jay Hurley who will provide the sermon “Who Are You?’ Music will be provided by Zach Ellsworth and the Witness Jesus Band. For more information, call 724-569-4847.
MOUNT OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH, 51 Stewart Ave., Uniontown, will host fall revival services Sept. 6-8 at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Robert A. Crable, pastor of Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Fairchance. The Rev. Vincent L. Winfrey Sr. is pastor. The children and youth ministries will host a car wash on Saturday, Sept. 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. while BBQ Heaven will host a chicken and fish dinner that benefits the children and youth ministry. For more information, call Natalie Winfrey at 724-438-4844 or the church at 724-438-7489.
NEW BEGINNINGS BAPTIST CHURCH, 200 Sutton Road, Georges Township, will start Sunday school classes for all ages on Sunday at 9:45 a.m. The church worships Sundays at 11 a.m. when the Rev. Stanley Rogers will give the message “They Call Me Old Fashioned’ while the 7 p.m. service will include Request Night when people choose their favorite hymns for the congregation to sing. For more information, contact the Rev. Stanley Rogers at 724-564-1708.
NEW GENEVA BAPTIST CHURCH, Front Street, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. when the Rev. Robert J. Robinson delivers the message “Grow Up.’ Marcellus Evans and Glorybound Express will present special music. Children’s church is at 10 a.m. Discipleship classes will continue at 6 p.m.
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 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. when the Rev. Michael Malone will deliver the message “An Uncontainable God.’ Nursery and children’s worship is provided during the second service.
On Sunday, the community is invited to a showing of “Simon Birch’ at 6 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Beginning Monday, Sept. 11, Malone will lead a Bible study and prayer group at noon in the Family Life Center. Participants should bring their own lunch and beverage. Kid’s Club begins Monday, Sept. 11, at 5:30 p.m. and is open to all children from age 5 through fifth grade. Children will eat dinner, sing songs and learn Bible stories. For more information, call the church at 724-736-8311 or e-mail Malone at rvmalone2000@yahoo.com.
PLEASANT VIEW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located two miles west of Smock at the intersection of the Pleasant View and Royal roads, resumes its regular Sunday schedule with church school from 9:45 to 10:40 a.m. and worship from 11 a.m. to noon. Worship begins with a mini-hymn sing. The Rev. Keith Conover will preach “Was It Worth the Trouble You’re In?’ The Pleasant View Choir will provide special music.
Sept. 10 is Recovenanting Sunday. The service will include intergenerational activities and expressions of worship. It will culminate with the celebration of Holy Communion. The church will also collect non-perishable food to restock the food bank.
On Sunday, Sept. 17, the church will hold its Sixth Annual Community Day at the Smock Community Center. Sunday school classes and worship service will be there as well, beginning at 9:45 a.m. Following worship, from noon to 3 p.m., there will be live Christian music provided by Jerry Oakes and 3 Thirty 3. Tickets are available by calling the church office or at the event.
The Elizabeth/Frances Circle will sell apple dumplings as a fund-raiser for kitchen utensils that will be delivered at the church on Oct. 8. Contact the church to place an order. The Elizabeth/Frances Circle will also participate in the Presbyterian Women’s Fall Mission Project “Sheets for Malawi’ in response to a critical need for sheets in the hospitals of Africa. Bring new or used sheets – twin flat sheets are preferred but any size, flat or fitted, can be used. Bring donations by Oct. 8. For more information on activities, call 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 week is Rally Sunday: teachers, students and acolytes will be recognized during worship. A special offering will be taken for Education Sunday. The Rev. Karen Gray will preach a sermon titled “Truthful, Tradition or Talking Trash?’ Communion will be celebrated.
ROSCOE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 300 Main St., announces this Sunday will be the last 9:30 a.m. informal summer worship service. On Sept. 10, the service will be in the form of an informal community service held at Five Town Park overlooking the riverside communities below. The service, led by pastors of the churches, will begin at 11 a.m., preceded by a fellowship coffee hour at 10:30 a.m. and followed by a community covered-dish dinner. On Sept. 17, the regular morning worship at Roscoe Presbyterian will begin at 10 a.m. in the church sanctuary.
This Labor Day, the Rev. Dr. John Rankin will lead the service and preach the sermon “First Things First.’ Tina Bolin, church pianist, and Loretta Heverly, well-known Roscoe flutist, will play special music and accompany the congregational singing. Terry and Jennifer Todd will bring their son, Brody Alexander Todd, to be baptized. Morning greeter is Bill Wilson. The last summer fellowship coffee hour will be held at the church fellowship hall following the service, hosted this week by Charles and Virginia Downes of Roscoe, grandparents of Brody. For more information on the church, phone 724-938-3787.
SS. CYRIL AND METHODIUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Fairchance, worships every weekend on Saturday at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 8 and 11 a.m. in Fairchance and 9:30 a.m. at the Chapel in Shoaf. Ss. Cyril and Methodius celebrates the exposition of the Eucharist with Benediction every Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. For more information on attending an inquiry session about becoming Catholic, call the church at 724-569-2309.
ST. HUBERT ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 9 Sadler St., Point Marion, will host its sixth annual parish festival on Saturday, Sept. 9, on the church grounds. Holy Mass begins at 5 p.m. with a guest choir providing Latin, Polish and English hymns. There will be games, a bake sale and outside kitchen serving festival and Polish foods. There is also live music by the Vibrations from 7:30 to 10 p.m. WMBS radio will have a remote broadcast with John and Lynn Richnafsky of Polish Melodies.
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH, Third Street, Lawrence, will host its Seventh Annual Women’s Conference Sept. 5-8 at 7:30 p.m. Speakers are the Revs. Terry and Shelia Davis, pastors of Newness of Life Ministries in Monessen on Tuesday; Pastor Christina Portis of True Vine Fellowship in Brookline on Wednesday; the Rev. Freda Clemons, pastor of First Baptist Church in Westland on Thursday and Pastor Ramona Gaines, associate pastor of Clarion Call World-Wide Ministries in Philadelphia, on Friday. Ministry in song and dance is by soloist Anita Tillman, Children of God from Macedonia, Ministree, Mount Olive Baptist Church Mimes, James Zeigler and Another Level. The Rev. Melvin Wilson is host pastor. For more information, contact the Rev. Cheryl Jones at 412-537-4532 or Sister Betty Gipson at 724-223-0445.
ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 50 Jefferson Ave., Uniontown, will have “A Day of Prayer: For the Intention of Imploring Mercy 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. MARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH IN LECKRONE announces people who might be interested in becoming Catholic Christians are invited to “Come and See’ inquiry sessions at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9 and 16 in the social hall. Inquiry sessions are step one in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults process that may lead to baptism and/or confirmation and First Eucharist at Easter Vigil next spring. RCIA is for people who have never been baptized as well as Christians already baptized who want to come into full communion with the Catholic Church. For more information, call Jane Pramuk at 724-583-2846 or the Rev. Don Trexler at 724-737-5736. St. Mary is located about two miles east of Masontown. Turn off Route 21 to Leckrone-Highhouse Road at the Sweet Pea’s intersection.
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. Thomas Acklin of St. Vincent’s 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 EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 71 N. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, will have the distribution of Holy Communion at 4 p.m. Quiet Hour Communion at St. Paul’s and 7 p.m. at the Mountain Chapel, Christ Lutheran Church, at Chalk Hill. Holy Communion will also be distributed at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. worship services on Sunday at St. Paul’s with the Rev. Paul N. Frank Jr. delivering the sermon “Clean Hands.’ Nursery is open to all infants during 10:45 a.m. worship. 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 Robert Cimino, Janet Tanner and Donald Miller. Acting as crucifer and acolytes are Meridith Balas, Kayla Warren and Michelle Waggett. The Holy Eucharist and healing service will be held at noon on Wednesday. The Rev. Thomas R. Finnie is the rector. For more information on church activities, call 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. Sunday school classes for children and adults will resume on Sept. 10. The Rev. Bernard W. Carl is pastor. For more information, phone 724-439-4730 or e-mail the pastor at PastorCarl9@aol.com.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL STORE IN UNIONTOWN, located at 70 N. Mount Vernon Ave., will hold the fourth annual Gospel Sing and Harvest Fall Festival on Saturday, Sept. 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The society is one of the oldest charities in the world and the local organization of volunteers has provided services to those in need in the community for more than 15 years. Volunteer Travis Jones is lining up musical talent to perform, including the Latrobe Gospel Singers, Lavona, Sharon Honsacker, Gail Perney, The Ross Sisters, Don and Mary Hough, God’s Choir, The Watchmen, Solid Rock Mime, Kiki Holt, Minsiter Marvin Wright, Becky Bowlen, Anita Madia, Betty Riecks, John and Janet and Travis Jones. Volunteers from St. Paul’s African Methodist Episcopal Church in Uniontown will set up food booths to give away popcorn, cotton candy, hot dogs, and hamburgers. There will also be activities for children, including face painting and a basketball hoop contest. Volunteers are needed for the festival. For more information, call Adrianne Wilson at 724-439-0201 or Patricia Fernandez at 724-557-7960 or Roy Sarver at 724-439-4908.
SECULAR CARMELITES OF UNIONTOWN will hold its annual open meeting for anyone interested in exploring the Carmelite way of life and prayer while working and living in the world. The meeting will be held on Sunday, Sept. 10, at 1 p.m. For more information, call Molli Vassar at 724-439-3142.
SMITHFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 20 Church St., announces Sunday worship is at 9 a.m. This week will be a Labor Day Communion Celebration. The Rev. Karen Gray will deliver the sermon “Truthful Tradition or Talking Trash?’ There is a prayer service, led by a congregation member, is held Wednesday at 7 p.m. There will be a meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday to plan the 9/11 worship service and the community open house weekend.
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 revival Sept. 1-3 at 7 p.m. with Missionary Chad Thomas from Brazil. 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, call 724-785-3457.
SOLID ROCK MINISTRY – BREAD OF LIFE CHAPEL, 341 Coolspring St., Hopwood, in the former Coolspring Methodist Church building, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call the Rev. Elmer “Buzz’ Hall at 724-880-4714. The clothing ministry will be available this week by appointment. Regular hours will be announced after the holiday.
SOLID ROCK MINISTRY- FAITH, HOPE, LOVE, 34 Millview St., Uniontown, will hold a flea market and food concession stand on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The church announces Sunday fellowship is from 9 to 9:50 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. 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 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 giving the sermon “Anger, the Monster Problem.’ Lois Lindsey is greeter. Susan Austin is liturgist. Call Renee Dillow at 724-564-0136 for more information regarding church activities.
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 “From Within and Without.’ Special music will be presented by the choir. Refreshments will be served after worship. Birthday celebrants for September are Myrtle Gaster, Jackie Martin, Mildred Handschumaker and Bill Sangston. For more information, phone 724-564-2919.
THIRD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 425 Union St., Uniontown, in the Craig Meadows neighborhood, announces the Rev. Chris Enoch, new senior pastor, will bring the message “In God We Trust?’ at both Sunday’s 9 a.m. contemporary and 11 a.m. traditional services. Childcare is available in a well-staffed nursery during worship and Sunday school. The nursery school begins its fall session on Tuesday at 9 a.m.
The men’s fellowship (ages 12 and up) is sponsoring an Upland Bird Hunt at On-Point Outfitters in Confluence at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9. The church has ample main-level parking and the sanctuary is air-conditioned. Call the church 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 “For the Love of God.’ Linda Orsted is liturgist. Alec Sharp is acolyte. After worship, a coffee fellowship will be hosted on the corner porch by Ginny Polites and Jean Smith. 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 on 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. Vincent Cable will begin his pastorate and bring the message “Who is Your Role Model?’ Sandy Stein is worship leader. Tiffani Ellsworth is acolyte. Aaron Means is interlude musician. Ed Hyjurick is the children’s storyteller. Nursery service is available for infants and preschoolers. For more information, call 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, worships Sunday at 10:50 a.m. Children’s church is at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday prayer and Bible study is at 7 p.m. A new ministry, “Celebrate Recovery,’ starts every Thursday at noon in September. The Rev. Howard Foust is pastor. For more information on church activities, phone 724-437-1035.
UNIONTOWN FREE METHODIST CHURCH, 300 Evans St., located at the corner of Euclid Avenue and Evans Street one block from the B.J. Mundel furniture store on Uniontown’s East End, is sponsoring Praze Daze at 7 p.m. today through Sunday at the Light and Life Campground, Route 857 in Fairchance. The Uniontown Free Methodist Praise Team will provide a music ministry of sight and sound utilizing a variety of contemporary music instruments and PowerPoint video.
Today, a full-length concert will be presented by the UFMC Praise Team and drama presentations by the His Kingdom drama team from the Triumphant Fellowship Church. On Saturday and Sunday, the guest speaker will be the Rev. Bryce Grieco from Greensburg Free Methodist Church and the UFMC Youth will provide dramas. Snacks and drinks will be available through the camp store. Dorm rooms or campsites for the weekend may be rented by calling 724-564-0105. For more information, other church services and ministries, phone the Rev. James B. Jobes, senior pastor, at 724-438-3438.
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 “A Gospel of Labor.’ Walnut Hill United Methodist is observing Open House Month in the United Methodist Church this Sunday by welcoming people and also welcoming back all those who have previously attended.
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 “The Marriage Covenant.’ Congregational greeters and ushers for September are Jim O’Neil, Diane Barr, Dan Wood and Jim Doughty.
Bible study and prayer meeting will resume on Wednesday at 7 p.m. For more information on activities or to arrange transportation, call 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 is by Missi Howell and Chrissi Myers. Instrumentalists are Dixie Phillips and Virginia McLaughlin. There will be no Sunday evening service. A nursery will be provided for all services. For more information, call the church 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. Inside rummage sale at Leslie House is Sept. 1, 2, 6 and 7, beginning at 9 a.m. Sept. 10, morning and evening worship is with Evangelist Todd Levin.
Sept. 16 Road Riders for Jesus and W.C.O.M. present Gideon’s 300 Motorcycle Run to benefit Leslie House. Registration begins at 9 a.m. at New Stanton United Methodist Church, 612 S. Center Ave. Run starts at 11 a.m. rain or shine.
For pre-registration, call 724-628-9285 or contact geez19514jc@aol.com. Bike Run ends at the Yough River Park. For more information, call the Rev. Don Smith, senior pastor, at 724-628-9285 or the Rev. Bob Strader at 724-872-0886.
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MASONTOWN BRETHREN CHURCH, 112 W. Church Ave., will host a D.A.R.E. (Doing All to Resist Evil) to Win carnival on Sunday, Sept. 17, at 3 p.m. for children ages 8-12. For more information, call 724-583-0279 or 724-583-8377.
SIGNAL OF LIGHT FULL GOSPEL CHURCH, Edenborn, announces registration for Bible school will be on Tuesday, Sept. 12, at 7 p.m. For more information, phone Dr. Henry C. Austin at 724-208-8253.
SHILOH BIBLE INSTITUTE, UNIONTON BRANCH announces applications are being accepted for the fall semester with classes starting Tuesday, Sept. 12, at 7 p.m. at Fayette County Community Action Agency, Beeson Avenue, Uniontown. For more information, phone Shiloh in Washington at 724-228-5212.
TEENS FOR CHRIST will present The Revolt Tour’s new program “Rage’ on Sept. 16 to Uniontown High School. Rage is a multimedia event that will challenge students to have an intense passion for God.