Church briefs
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 “The Spirit Gives Life!’ Small group Bible studies are offered at 9:30 a.m. Refreshments are served at 10:20 a.m.
ALLISON CHRISTIAN CHURCH announces X-Factor Battle Cry meets today at 6:30 p.m. The outreach committee is holding a bake sale following worship Sunday with proceeds benefiting sponsorship of a needy child. Members are asked to donate baked goods. The evangelism ministry is holding a visitation night Monday. Those wishing to accompany the group should meet at the church at 6:15 p.m. Shelley Williams is taking greeting and Christmas card orders. Sunday worship begins at 9 a.m. The Rev. Michael Peton is pastor. Elders are Will Chambers and Charlotte Hughes. Carol Ludwig is worship leader and junior church leader.
ALLISON CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE on Sunday will have prayer time from 10:13 to 10:20 a.m., followed by juice and coffee in fellowship hall until 10:40 a.m. Worship begins at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. The Rev. Roger Diehl is pastor. Church number is 724-785-3353.
ASBURY UNITED METHO-DIST CHURCH, corner of Beeson Avenue and Dunbar Street in Uniontown, announces Sunday’s more casual 9 a.m. worship service includes the Rev. Thomas E. Brown’s message “Who is Jesus to You?’ as well as praise choruses led by song leader Barb Cruse and special music by Sharon Brown.
The more traditional 11 a.m. service will include the message by Brown, and special music by the Asbury Chancel Choir 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 meet in the church parking lot at 1:15 p.m. to carpool to Ohiopyle to attend the Connellsville District Youth Bike Trip. They will picnic in Confluence at 4:30 p.m. and return to Ohiopyle. The Rev. Tom and Sharon Brown will accompany them. For further details, call 724-438-2222.
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. This week 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. This week’s message is by Mary Kay Milliken. Apple pie and apple dumplings will be served at 6 p.m.
Fayette County Christian Singles meets from 6 to 8 p.m. with the discussion topic “The Challenge of Singleness.’ Bring snacks to share. For more information, call 724-438-5655.
BREAKTHROUGH WORSHIP CENTER, located on Ferguson Road in Mount Braddock, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. with contemporary praise and worship led by the praise band and the Rev. Adam Lawson, senior pastor, bringing the message. Extreme Adventures Children’s Ministry will meet during morning worship. The church also offers praise and worship Sunday at 6 p.m., followed by discipleship class and church evangelism teams. 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 Sept. 21; the church’s two-year anniversary on Oct. 6 with Apostle/Pastor Mike Robinson, the BWC band, the Ignited Drama and Human video team and fellowship to follow. The church will also kick off “Standing at the Wall’ outreach. For more information, visit the Web site at www.timetobreakfthrough.org or call the church at 724-569-9549.
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. This is Patriot Sunday. The Rev. Paul E. Wilson Sr. will speak on “One Final Thought.’ Oct. 1 is World Communion Sunday and Open House Sunday.
There will be an 8 a.m. light breakfast at West Bend prior to worship. There is an 11 a.m. fellowship lunch at South Church following worship and a noon fellowship lunch at Brownsville First following worship. 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 Barb Carson. There is also a service at 6 p.m. with music by the CAC Choir. Wednesday services begin with Missions department focused prayer, followed by Bible teaching at 7:30 p.m. For more information, phone 724-438-5052 or visit the Web site at www.calvaryapostolicchurch.org.
CALVARY ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1316 S. Pittsburgh St., Connellsville, welcomes missionary Sharon Reeves on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Reeves is pasturing a church plant in Rostock located in the former East Germany. She emphasizes evangelism, discipleship, teaching the word of God and training national leaders. She has been an Assembly of God missionary to Germany since 1989. Calvary has plenty of parking and seating. A collection will be taken to help support Reeves. For more information, phone the church office at 724-628-8835 Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, located on McClellandtown Road, Route 21, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Joe Ritz delivering the message and Rachel Szabo presenting special music.
Ritz will speak at Sunday’s 6:30 p.m. service. Wednesday evening Bible study will be taught by youth pastor Ron Hudson. On Sunday, Sept. 24, at 6:30 p.m., Lamp Music recording artists The Gospel River Boys will be in concert. The concert is free. They will sing a variety of original Southern gospel songs as well as current and classic hits. They do approximately 170 concert dates per year throughout the United States. For more information, call Brad Henry, music minister, at 724-439-0301 or visit the Web site at www.gospelriverboys.com.
CALVARY UNITED METH-ODIST 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 “After the Horse is Out The Barn, It’s Too Late.’ The congregation will celebrate worship by listening to the youths and children who attended the church camp tell of their experiences. After worship, the children will travel to Jumonville, a United Methodist Camp, for Sunday school. An all-church picnic will be held at Jumonville beginning at 1 p.m. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish. Greeters will be Gerri Krishan and Jenny Zele. Acolytes will be Shannon Smitley and Aaron Smitley. A fully staffed nursery and babyland are available.
CALIFORNIA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Third and Liberty streets, announces 4 For The Shepherd, a gospel quartet, will perform on Saturday, Sept. 23, at 3 p.m. in the beautiful prayer garden. A love offering will be collected. Refreshments will be served. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. In case of rain, the concert will move indoors. For more information, call 724-938-2270.
CANAAN BAPTIST CHURCH, Hiller, will celebrate Homecoming Day on Sunday at 4 p.m. The Rev. James L. Cherry, pastor of Triedstone Baptist Church in Aliquippa, will speak. His choir and congregation will follow him. Dinner is at 2:30 p.m. 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 the Rev. Art Mace providing the message and Kathy Yukish doing special music.
On Sunday, worship is at 10:30 a.m. when Mace, senior pastor, will give the message “Help Me, I’m Lost’ and the children’s message. 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. 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. This Sunday is Friends Day, encouraging regular attendees to bring their un-churched friends with them. In both services, the Rev. Jack Herman will begin a new series of messages titled, “The Greatest True Story in All of History,’ looking at the entire Bible. This Sunday will also be the launch of the church’s Spiritual Life Campaign “Route 66: Through All 66 Books of the Bible in One Year.’ This Sunday’s message will be “Getting Started: Understanding God the Creator and His Wonderful Creation.” 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 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 the Rev. Bob Ellenberger giving the meditation. AWANA for children, nursery through eighth grade, meets at the same time. Senior high cell groups meet throughout the week. For more information on church ministries, phone 724-437-6850.
CHOZ’N1’Z gospel music ministry will be in concert at Solid Rock Ministry Church, 34 Millview St., Uniontown, on Sept. 23 from noon to 6 p.m. For more information, phone 724-569-0339 or 724-564-5738.
CHRIST CHURCH, Anglican, 319 Church St., Browns-ville, worships with Holy Eucharist Sunday at 10:30 a.m. KIDSCHURCH will be at 10:25 a.m. in the rectory classrooms. Special guests will be the Rev. Dr. Robert and Mariam Mbinda, founders and directors of Good Samaritan Orphanage, Mabeya, Tanzania.
Mbinda will preach at the Holy Eucharist and they both will make a presentation on the GSO work at the Parish Forum following lunch 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. On Tuesday, there will be Holy Eucharist at 11 a.m. and prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, there will be no services or classes held. Friday, public High School Bible Released Time is at 9:20 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, adult study class will resume at 9:15 a.m. in the rectory parlor.
The Rev. Stanley Burdock is pastor. For further information on church ministries or directions to the church, phone 724-785-7958.
CHRIST UNITED METHO-DIST 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.
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. This Sunday church dinner is after morning worship. 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. Michael Teegarden as guest preacher. Youth group has been canceled for Sept. 19.
DUNLAP’S CREEK CHURCH, 502 Twin Hills Road, Merrittstown, also known as the Old Stone Church, welcomes the Rev. Andrew Slade as guest minister to Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service.
EAST LIBERTY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 169 Main St., Vanderbilt, worships Sunday at 11 a.m., with Pastor David McElroy. Communion will be served during worship. There will be coffee time in fellowship hall following worship. Food bank will distribute food on Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information, check the Web site at www.forministry.com/USPAPCUSAELPCE/
FAIRCHANCE APOSTOLIC REVIVAL CENTER CHURCH, 107 N. Morgantown St., will be the site for a gospel music night called “Singing For Jesus’ on Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. Featured artists are the Inner Light Gospel Band and Lavona. For more information, phone Choz’n1’z at 724-569-0339 or 724-564-5738 or the Rev. Sonny Victor at 724-564-0211.
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 “The Man at the Pool,’ 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 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, phone the church office at 724-564-5000. Family Night Ministries, which includes youth and children’s ministry and a Bible study for adults, are held Sunday at 7 p.m.
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.
FAIRVIEW UNITED METH-ODIST CHURCH, Laurendale Road, Grindstone, worships on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. James Myers giving the sermon “How To Come To Christ.’ Acolytes are Ryan Donella, and Harrison Boyd and Megan Boyd. Bible study will begin Wednesday at 7 p.m. Phone 724-677-2151 or 724-677-0828 for more information.
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 presents a sermon titled “Lost: Recovering Faith For a Miracle.’ Officials said, “This message is third in a series that will help each of us see as our highest aim and chief goal to join our Lord Jesus in his search and rescue mission.” The Rev. Bill Kiger will bring the message “It is Finished’ at the 6 p.m. service.
Wednesday Family Night services begin at 7 p.m. with Royal Rangers and Missionettes for children, 212 Ministry for youths and Music Ministry Development. Immel and Associate Pastor Kevin Carey will team-teach a Bible study series titled “The Basics of Natural Church Development.’
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.
FARMINGTON FREE METHODIST CHURCH, Dinner Bell Five Forks Road, just off Route 40 in Farmington, welcomes Free Spirit in concert Sunday at 11 a.m. with husband-and-wife team Ron and Arlene Bock. Their music has ministered in local churches, coffee houses, camp meetings and Brush Arbor hymn sings. For more information, contact the Rev. Ken Walls at 724-564-2925.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 17 N. Morgantown St., Fairchance, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. with Angie Leonard bringing a devotional message with the Rev. James M. Leonard, interim pastor, celebrating American Baptist Women’s Sunday. On Sunday at 6 p.m., Leonard will continue his series on “The Church Through the New Testament,’ while children in grades kindergarten through fifth meet for Good News Club. Wednesday at 7 p.m., the congregation meets for prayer and Bible study on “Worship.’ Youths in grades six through 12 meet at the same time. 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 BAPTIST CHURCH OF SMOCK reports the Trustees of First Baptist will host the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church of Whitsett on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. The Rev. Donna Lowe, pastor, will be guest preacher. She will be accompanied by her choir and congregation. A buffet will be served in the church dining room from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information, phone 724-785-4064. The Rev. Charles Morgan is pastor. The Rev. Claude Mitchell is chairman of the trustee board. Sister Elenor Thomas is secretary.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, Sixth and Vine Street, West Newton, announces Sept. 23 is the deadline for registration for Oct. 7 church bus trip to Tara for tour and lunch, stopping at Kraynak’s Christmas Shoppe and shopping at Prime Outlets. For more information, call 724-872-5626.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GRINDSTONE, located at 529 Grindstone Road, gathers for worship at 10:45 a.m. Sunday with Larry Smith, minister. There are also Sunday evening services at 6:30. 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 Sunday at 10:45 a.m. with Bible-based sermons by the Rev. Andy Miles and weekly Communion. Youths will give a presentation on their recent mission trip to Mississippi to help in the rebuilding efforts from the damage of Hurricane Katrina. 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.; the church began a class Sept. 6 on “What We Believe.’ There is no Bible study on Sept. 20 as they will attend Stand for the Family with Dr. James Dobson at the Mellon Arena. 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 Shirley Christopher will deliver the message during Sunday’s 10:55 service. Members of the Christian Women’s Fellowship will take part in the service. A message for children is included, 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. Sunday at 5 p.m., the junior youth groups will meet for the fall semester in the Mariam Anthony Fellowship Hall. The annual turkey dinner will be held on Friday, Oct. 6, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For tickets and 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 at the 10 a.m. Sunday worship service. Nursery care is available every Sunday. Jim Zeaman will serve as greeter. Anne Marie Paci will lead Scripture readings. Haley Kriebel will be acolyte. The choir will sing. The deacons 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 “Which Wolf Do You Feed?’ Organist is Marcia Goisse. Pianist is Amy Lewis. Mary Catherine Abraham is head usher. Bill Grimm is greeter. Randy Grimm is liturgist. Jeremy Rich is acolyte. Ushers are Amy Lewis, Kathleen Hockenberry, Randy Grimm and Drew Zinck. Tara Reiprich has the nursery. For more information on church activities, phone 724-564-2042.
FORTRESS FOR CHRIST MINISTRIES, formerly First Church of God, 108 Main St., Edenborn, with Pastors Olivia Jones and Charles Jones worships Sunday at 11 a.m. when Pastor Olivia Jones brings the Words for life. For more information on church activities, call 724-439-4768.
GIG COFFEE HOUSE, Route 857, south toward Fairchance in the Old Wynn Bargain Store, welcomes The Higher Ground Praise Band, a new group from Beckley, W.Va., in concert today from 8 to 10 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. For more information, phone 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 “God’s Wisdom, The Church.’ 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 worship Thursday at 7:30 p.m. followed by Bible study for adults and special sessions for children of all ages. Children’s sessions are age specific. 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 Pastor Greg Cooper bringing the message “The Healing Church.’ Calling the office at 724-437-6161 provides transportation. A nursery is provided for worship and Sunday school. This is Teddy Bear Sunday. AB Men have a luncheon after the service. BYF 3 to 7 p.m. at the Rev. and Mrs. Paul Werner’s home for afternoon of fun, food and fishing. On Wednesday, BYF is 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Bible study is at 6:30 p.m. – from September to November is the first half of the Gospel of John. Saturday, Sept. 23, is BYF Game Night at the church, sponsored by children and youths. This will be a family night.
HAYDENTOWN CHRISTIAN CHURCH, located on Haydentown Hill Road, turn at Exxon Station off of Route 857, celebrates its 42nd Annual Homecoming at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 24, with the theme “Be Still and Know That I Am God.’ The Rev. Steve Baker will be speaker. The Choz’n Ones will provide special entertainment. A meal provided by the church and fellowship will follow in the Haydentown Community Center across the road.
HOPEWELL UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 400 Hopewell Road, Browns-ville, across from Acklin Cemetery, Luzerne Township, will celebrate Theological Education Week on Sunday at 11 a.m. worship. The Rev. Gail E. Mason will give the sermon “Come Close to God…Do the Work of God.’ Janet Adamovich is organist.
LAUREL HILL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 327 Laurel Hill Road, Dunbar, three miles east of Route 51 toward Leisenring, will have a Doughnut Sunday Fellowship at 9:45 a.m. The church worships Sunday at 10 a.m., when Pastor Bonnie Hartley gives the sermon “Take Up Your Cross and Follow Me.’
LAUREL MOUNTAIN BAPTIST CHURCH, located one mile north of the Mason-Dixon Line, Route 381, offers a 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.
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 BRETHREN CHURCH, 112 W. Church Ave., is launching its ministries to children and men this Sunday. A Dare to Win carnival for junior youths ages 9 to 12 will take place at 3 p.m. The men’s Bible study will meet at 6 p.m. and see a video “In the Dust of the Master.’ On Thursday, the Terrific Teens and Junior Youth (ages 9 through grade 12) will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. The church worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. The Rev. Stephen S. Cole will give the message “An Awe-Inspiring Church.’ Betty Vicinelly is worship leader and Louie Diamond will lead prayer and praise. The choir will sing for the first time after the summer recess. For more information on church ministries, phone 724-583-0279.
MASONTOWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, located on the corner of Main and Cross streets, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. The youth group usually meets at 7 p.m. but this Sunday, they are car-pooling at 12:30 p.m. to go on a bike hike. The children’s ministry takes place on Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m., an event called Bible Club, for children in preschool through fifth grade and features games, crafts, music and a fun lesson. Bible Club is open to all children regardless of their home church. Lewis has begun a new study on Tuesday nights for adults titled “Leadership from the Heart’ and is open to the community at large. September is Open House Month in the Methodist Church. Officials said, “Everyone is invited to give us a look.’ For more information about the church and its ministries, call the office at 724-583-9207 or visit the Web site at www.mumchurch.org.
MCCLELLANDTOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Route 21, Church Hill, welcomes Clyde P. Bailey Jr., authorized lay preacher, as guest speaker to lead worship on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. His sermon is titled “27,375.’
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.
MORNING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH, Newell, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. when the Rev. Mitch Wall gives the message “The Ultimate Temptation.’ Wednesday Bible study/prayer meeting is at 7 p.m. The Bible Alliance Churches Hands For Jesus Puppet Team will perform on Sunday, Sept. 24, at 6 p.m. Coffeehouse opens at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30. Anyone wishing to volunteer for the Beyond the Grave drama, contact the church at 724-938-7937.
MOUNT LEBANON BAPTIST CHURCH, Baltimore Street, Brownsville, announces The Chrysanthemum Club is having its annual Friends and Family Day program on Sunday at 4 p.m. The Rev. Melvin Wilson and his choir of St. John’s Baptist Church from Lawrence will render the program.
Mount Lebanon is holding church revival services Sept. 20-22 at 7 p.m. The Rev. William Calloway from Mount Olive Baptist Church in Clairton will be guest speaker. The Rev. Dr. Herman B. Jackson is pastor.
On Sept. 24, Mount Lebanon will celebrate its 106th church anniversary service with the Rev. Dr. H.B. Jackson as speaker at 11 a.m. Minister Sandra McCain will be speaker for the 4 p.m. service.
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 American Baptist Women will lead the 10:45 a.m. worship service. Cheryl Dennis will bring the message “Preserving and Preserved in the Presence of Christ.’ Allison Smith will provide special music. For more information, phone 724-569-4847.
NEW GENEVA BAPTIST CHURCH, Front Street, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m., when the Rev. Robert J. Robinson delivers the message “Shut the Door.’ Bob Brooks and Janet Robinson will present special music. Children’s church is at 10 a.m. Discipleship studies will continue at 6 p.m.
NEW SALEM PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 27 S. Mill St., announces two new Sunday school classes join those continuing from last year. Meeting at 9:30 a.m. are classes for children age 3 through fifth grade and a choice of classes for teenagers and adults. Worship begins at 11 a.m. The Rev. Norma Prina Murphy continues a fall series speaking on Romans 12 and its implications for the Christian community, to be God’s “Therefore…!’ in the world. Ushers for September are Al Gmutza, Todd Radolec, Marty Bavetz and Paul Gmutza. Congregational greeters for this Sunday are Betty Schmidt and Sue Voithoffer. A nursery is provided during worship for children 6 and under. Nursery attendants are Elaine Paull and Dan Voithoffer. Doris Gavala and Elaine Paull will host the fellowship time following worship. 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. Promotion Sunday will be observed in all Sunday school classes this Sunday, which begin 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. The sermon is “Walking with Jesus.’ There is an adult Bible study each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. in the Family Life Center. Nursery and children’s worship is provided during the 10:30 a.m. service. The Rev. Ty Sabella will talk about the region’s capital campaigning, Open Doors, at both services. Dylan Anderson will be dedicated at the 10:30 a.m. service.
Each Monday at 11 a.m., the Rev. Michael Malone will lead a brown bag Bible study at noon. Kid’s Club meets Mondays from 5:30 to 7 p.m. for youths in kindergarten through grade five.
Children will eat dinner with adults, learn good table manners, attend Bible class and learn new songs. The church bus will leave at 6:30 a.m. to see the dramatic production of Ruth at the Sight and Sound Theatre in Lancaster. The annual church picnic will be held at the Jefferson Township Memorial Park on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 2 to 7 p.m. Games and food will be provided. Participants should bring a covered dish. For more information, contact 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, on Sunday 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. Worship is at 11 a.m. when the Rev. Keith Conover will preach “What Difference Do I Make?’ Special music will be provided by baritone soloist David Rittenhouse. From noon to 3 p.m., there will be live Christian music provided by Jerry Oakes and 3 Thirty 3. The Pleasant View Family will provide lunch including sloppy joes and a variety of salads and desserts. Funnel cakes will be sold. 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 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. The Rev. Karen Gray will preach a sermon titled “A Plan for Success.’ The Family Ministries Dinner will follow worship. The Bible study “Too Busy Not to Pray’ will be held at 2 p.m. at Smithfield United Methodist Church.
ROSCOE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 300 Main St., begins its Sunday fall schedule this week with a return to the 10 a.m. worship our led by the Rev. Dr. John Rankin. “Fair is Fair’ is the title of his morning sermon. Harry and Delores McLaughlin will be worship greeters. The Faith Seekers Adult Bible video/discussion class will resume study of the best-selling book “The Purpose Driven Life’ by Rick Warren with Marguerite Bethem, Belle Vernon, retired teacher, leading the discussion following the video presented by Warren. The class meets in the manse and begins at 8:45 a.m. Sunday school for children ages 3 through middle school begins at 9 a.m. in fellowship hall. Penny Stanick and her assistants lead Bible stories, discussion and activities. The chancel choir will begin its fall season with practice after worship, Sunday, Sept. 24, to be ready to begin singing on World Wide Communion Sunday on Oct. 1. New members are welcome to join. Church pianist Tina Bolin accompanies and directs the choir. The church also welcomes instrumentalists who may be interested in occasionally playing for Sunday worship. For more information on the church, phone 724-938-3787.
ST. ALOYSIUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH IN DUNBAR announces St. Pio devotions will be held at St. Aloysius on Sept. 23, beginning with Mass at 10 a.m. and procession to the Shrine of St. Pio. Veneration of the relic of the saint will take place. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will follow Mass until 5:45 p.m. when a procession with the Blessed Sacrament will be held at the shrine, followed by Benediction and veneration of the relic. Mass will follow at 6 p.m. For more information, contact St. Aloysius Church at 724-277-4236
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, phone 724-785-3970.
SS. CYRIL AND METHODIUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH IN FAIRCHANCE celebrates Mass every Saturday at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday Mass is also celebrated at 9:30 a.m. in the Chapel at Shoaf. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held every Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. On Sept. 24, the parish will sponsor a hog roast on the parish grounds from noon until 8 p.m. with food, entertainment, hayrides and Chinese auction.
ST. GEORGE SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH IN CAR-MICHAELS will commemorate St. Joanikije, first Serbian patriarch, with vespers today at 4 p.m. and Matins at 6 a.m. Saturday. The Rev. Rodney Torbic is pastor of St. George.
ST. HUBERT ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 9 Sadler St., Point Marion, announces religious instruction for children in grades pre-school through eighth will resume on Sunday. Prepared catechists and children will meet in the church at 9:30 a.m. before entering classrooms in the CCD Center. Special events this year include blessing of pets, a rosary rally, opportunities for confession, Advent wreath services and a birthday party for Jesus near Dec. 25. The catechists and grades are as follows: pre-school and grade one, Patricia Jack; grade two, Esther Shaffer; grades three and four, Barbara Benedict; grades five and six, Debra Balsega; and grades seven and eight, the Rev. Joseph Sredzinski. The number preparing for first penance and Eucharist is six. They will receive these two sacraments in February and May 2007.
Also on Sunday, members of the St. Hubert Parish Holy Name Society will welcome and host the Diocesan Union for the Holy Name Society units in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Greensburg. Participants will gather for a para-liturgical service including Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament, praying of the rosary and hymns. Sredzinski will supply information about the parish established by Belgium Catholic immigrants in 1909 and call attention to the first anniversary of the dedication of the newly constructed church.
A meeting will follow in the parish CCD Center and all will enjoy a social afterwards served by parish members who re-established the local unit in 1999 and has been quite active with annual Days of Recollection, the distribution of fruit baskets to the homebound at Christmas and gathering for the 8 a.m. Holy Mass ever second Sunday of the month. Ben Jordan serves as president along with Ken DuBois as vice president and Louis Rudolph as treasurer. The Rev. Richard Karenbauer serves as diocesan moderator.
ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 50 Jefferson Ave., Uniontown, will have “A Day of Prayer: For the Intention of Our Blessed Mother’ 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 CATH-OLIC CHURCH IN LECKRONE announces people who might be interested in becoming Catholic Christians are invited to a “Come and See’ inquiry sessions at 7 p.m. on Saturday 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, phone 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 onto Leckrone-Highhouse Road at the Sweet Pea’s intersection.
ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 71 N. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, will have distribution of Holy Communion on Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Mountain Chapel, Christ Lutheran Church at Chalk Hill. The church will also have distribution of Holy Communion on Sunday at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church with the Rev. Paul N. Frank Jr. delivering the sermon “Choices.’ Nursery is available 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 Robert Cimino and Dr. Judith Taylor. Acting as crucifer and acolytes are Carene Rhodes, Brennan Ruthardt and Timothy Waggett. Men’s breakfast will be at 8 a.m. in the parish house. The ladies’ breakfast is held concurrently at the Eat’n Park restaurant. 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, will hold worship with Holy Communion Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Fellowship time will follow in the social hall. The Rev. Bernard W. Carl is pastor. For more information, phone 724-439-4730 or e-mail the pastor at PastorCarl9@aol.com.
SIGNAL OF LIGHT FULL GOSPEL CHURCH, Edenborn, will have a healing and miracle service Sept. 22 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.
A banquet for the Rev. George and Olga Cooper will be held on Sept. 23 at Signal of Light Fellowship Hall at 5 p.m. with the Rev. Gary Mitrix from Greater Works Outreach in Monroeville. A celebration service for the Coopers will be held on Sept. 24 at Signal of Light at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. with Apostle Bill Mahiri and Prophetess Sherrilyn Mahiri from Christ First Christian Center in Akron, Ohio. Dinner will be served after the morning service.
SMITHFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 20 Church St., announces Sunday worship is at 9 a.m. The Rev. Karen Gray will deliver the sermon “A Plan for Success.’ The Bible study “Too Busy Not To Pray’ will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday. There is a prayer meeting, 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, 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 is available at 11:30 a.m. for all ages. The food pantry is in operation Monday through Friday from 8 to 5 p.m. There is also family Bible study Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. The church continues a Huge Yard Sale Sept. 15-16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Second Annual Harvest Time Celebration is Sept. 23 from noon to 6 p.m. with concerts by local gospel groups, free food and carnival games. 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 “Abraham.’ This week’s greeter is Dave Morris and liturgist is George Null. The ice cream social will be held on Saturday, Sept. 23, at 6 p.m. with a gospel-singing group as entertainment. The youth group will meet Monday, Sept. 25, with time to be announced. Kid’s Club for grades kindergarten through sixth will resume on Oct. 3 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The Women’s Association will hold its annual fall bazaar on Oct. 7 and 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact Renee Dillow at 724-564-0136 for more information regarding church activities.
TEENS FOR CHRIST will present The Revolt Tour’s new program “Rage’ on Saturday to Uniontown High School. Rage is a multi-media event that will challenge students to have an intense passion for God.
The event kicks off with a human video (acting/dancing set to a popular song), followed by a video drama and then guest presenter Aaron Morgan takes the stage.
Officials said, “Rage is a unique event that helps teenagers explore what they are passionate about, discover a God who is passionate about them and challenges them to have a hunger and passion to know and worship God.’ The live band Crave plays at different points of the show, hilarious dramas and more videos continues with Morgan guiding the journey.
The Rev. Peter Malik, executive director, said, “When we brought this event to Uniontown three years ago, over 300 students came out for it. We had to bring it back again and the beginning of the school year is the perfect time for a powerful event like this.’
The event is free for students and adults. Rage is one of a series of events sponsored this school year by the Fayette County Youth Network, churches working together through Teens For Christ. For more information, visit www.teensforchrist.org or call 724-439-1011.
TENT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Route 119 south of Uniontown at the intersection with Tent Church Road, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m., when Harry Wilson brings the message “What Part Are You?’ Special music will be provided. Birthday celebrant is Mildred Handschumaker. Refreshments will be served after worship.
THIRD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 425 Union St., Uniontown, in the Craig Meadows neighborhood, the Rev. Christ Enoch, new senior pastor, will bring the message “Trying to Describe God’ Sunday at both the 9 a.m. contemporary and the 11 a.m. traditional service. Childcare is available in a well-staffed nursery. Senior High Crosswalk meets at 7 p.m. on Sunday and Junior High Crosswalk meets at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. Small groups for adults continue meeting this week on Sunday and Monday evenings and Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. The church has 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 “How Long?’ Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45 a.m. with an opening program in the Westminister Room. Liturgist is Lauren Molchan. Alec Sharp is acolyte. After worship, a coffee fellowship will be hosted on the corner porch by Bill and Sandy Long. 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 announces 9:50 a.m. starting time for Sunday school instead of the 10 a.m. start. All evening services begin at 6. This Sunday worship begins at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Tom Barnhart Jr. preaching the message “God Wants to Help.’ 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 brings the message “Your Priority: The One Thing You Should Put First.’ Lavern Wolfe is worship leader. Haley Wable is acolyte. Kayla Means is interlude musician and children’s church will be offered during worship. The chancel choir will provide special music. Nursery service is available for infants and preschoolers. 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, worships Sunday at 10:50 a.m. The message is “Purity of the Heart.’ 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. The Rev. Howard Foust is pastor. For more information on church activities, phone 724-437-1035.
UNIONTOWN ROSARY WALK will be held on Sunday, Sept. 17, beginning at 2 p.m. The walk begins with the first decade at the Prayer Garden of St. George Maronite Catholic Church on Lebanon Terrace. They will then proceed by walking or riding to St. John Byzantine Catholic Church, St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, St. Therese Roman Catholic Church and to St. Mary Roman Catholic Church on Mount Vernon Avenue. From there, the group will caravan to St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church on Walnut Hill Road and conclude with the litany to the Blessed Mother at the outdoor shrine. Benediction will follow in the sanctuary.
UNITED BAPTIST CHURCH, 126 N. First St., Connellsville, announces the Usher Board will have the Annual Usher Day Program on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. the theme for the worship service will be “The Door Keeper.’ Minister Douglas Wright from the City Chapel Church in Uniontown will be guest speaker. Dinner will be served from 1 to 3 p.m. Ida Stokes is president. Virginia Ricks is secretary. The Rev. Albert L. Winfrey is pastor.
United Baptist will have revival services Sept. 27-29 at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Vincent Winfrey, pastor of Mount Olivet Baptist Church in Uniontown as guest speaker. Guest is Line of Judah Praise Team and the New Direction Choir. Audrey Denise Baker is church clerk.
WALNUT HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 132 Collier Road, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with the Rev. Arnold G. Husk. The church is observing Open House Month with worshipping on Sunday through various forms of music during the morning service. During the afternoon, there will be a Sunday school picnic at the Breakwell’s home in Fairchance at 4 p.m. 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. and 6 p.m. On Wednesday at 6 p.m., the Nazarene Missions International service, led by Leona B. Huey, NMI president, is to be conducted. 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 “Christian Maturity.’ The annual hayride will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday followed by a wiener roast and featuring funnel cakes by Dan Wood. Bible study and prayer meeting will resume on 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 is by Dorothy Guzik and Belinda Hoone. Instrumentalists are Virginia McLaughlin and Jim Lynn. Evening worship is at 7 with Time To Share by Renee Lynn. 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. Inside rummage sale Sept. 15, beginning at 9 a.m. to benefit the Leslie House. Sept. 16 Road Riders for Jesus and W.C.O.M. present Gideon’s 300 Motorcycle Run to benefit The 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 and geez19514jc@aol.com. Bike Run ends at the Yough River Park with entertainment. For more information, phone the Rev. Don Smith, senior pastor, at 724-628-9285 or the Rev. Bob Strader at 724-872-0886.