Church briefs
Sept. 22, 2006 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 “Big God! Big Goals! Big Life! Don’t Settle For Less.’ 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. 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. Krista Felio is junior church leader. The CWF is sponsoring a Silpada Jewelry party fund-raiser on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Reconciliation special offering will be collected Sept. 24 and Oct. 1. The annual church retreat is Sept. 29-30. Participants are asked to bring fleece for the Linus Project blankets. The theme of the retreat will focus on the circle symbol. Shelley Williams is taking greeting and Christmas card orders.
ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH, Edenborn, will celebrate Homecoming on Sunday at 3 p.m. The Rev. Charles Morgan will be guest speaker. Dinner will be served in the church dining room from 1 to 3 p.m. Arthur Austin is chairman. The Rev. Carl Jackson is pastor.
ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Beeson Avenue and Dunbar Street in Uniontown, announces Sunday’s more casual 9 a.m. worship service includes the Rev. Thomas E. Brown’s message “Make Them Count,’ praise choruses led by Barb Cruse and music by Sharon Brown. The more traditional 11 a.m. service will include the message by Brown, and 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.
The weekly praise and worship service is held in the 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 Brown. Refreshments will be served at 6 p.m.
BEULAH BAPTIST CHURCH, 29 High House St., Smithfield, will celebrate its 82nd Homecoming and 105th Church Anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 1. The schedule includes Sunday school at 9:55 a.m. Deacon Duane Pratt Sr. is superintendent. Worship is at 11:15 a.m. with the Rev. Spencer Harris, associate pastor of Antioch Baptist Church in Edenborn. Worship is at 3:15 p.m. with the Rev. Westley Dobbs of Morning Star Baptist Church in Fairmont, W.Va. The theme is “From Distress to Joy.’ Dinner will be served immediately following morning worship. Toni Tracy is program chairwoman. Christine Martin is co-chairwoman. The Rev. Dewvaul W. Tracy Jr. is pastor. Joan A. Tracy is church clerk.
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, continuing the message “Confronting the Voices.’ Extreme Adventures Children’s Ministry will meet during morning worship, continuing their series on Noah and obedience and building the ark around them as their classroom. The discipleship class will continue their lesson on “Renewing the Mind’ and begin Baptism, in the month of October, a baptism service will be held for the class. The prayer team and evangelism teams will also meet Sunday at 6 p.m. 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: 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 and attend the RFI women’s conference in October. For more information, visit the Web site at www.timetobreakfthrough.org or call the church at 724-569-9549.
BROWNSVILLE FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), 512 Second St., meets for worship Sundays at 10:45 a.m. The Rev. Paul Sandusky is pastor. Nursery is available. The youth group continues to collect a mile of pennies for future projects. A blood drive will be held on Tuesday from noon to 6 p.m. Baked goods donations are welcome. For more information on church ministries, call 724-785-2488.
BROWNSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHARGE announces Sunday worship will be at 8:30 a.m. at West Bend, 10 a.m. at South Brownsville and 11 a.m. at Brownsville First. The Rev. Paul E. Wilson Sr. will speak on “The Trouble With Boxes.’ Oct. 1 is World Communion Sunday and Open House Sunday in all three churches. There will be an 8 a.m. light breakfast at West Bend. There is an 11 a.m. fellowship lunch at South Church and a noon fellowship lunch at Brownsville First. 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 Patty McClain. There is also a service at 6 p.m. Wednesday services begin with Men’s department focused prayer, followed by Bible teaching at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 724-438-5052 or visit the Web site at www.calvaryapostolicchurch.org.
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, located on McClellandtown Road, Route 21, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Joe Ritz, senior pastor, delivering the message and Ron Hudson presenting special music. The 6:30 p.m. service will feature Lamp Music recording artists The Gospel River Boys in a free concert. They will sing a variety of original Southern gospel songs as well as current and classic hits. They are an award-winning Southern gospel quartet. Wednesday evening Bible study will be taught by youth pastor Ron Hudson, continuing in the book of Exodus. A nursery is provided for all services.
CALVARY CHAPEL OF FREDERICKTOWN, Route 88, continues its video series on “Biblical Prophecy’ on Thursdays at 7 p.m. David Hunt, will speak on “Israel and Islam’ on Sept. 28. Born in 1926, Hunt is a sought-after speaker at conferences and a frequent radio and television talk-show guest. With co-host T.A. McMahon, Hunt challenges listeners weekly on the radio program “Search the Scriptures Daily,’ broadcast over 350 stations in the United States and worldwide via short-wave radio. Joel Rosenberg will speak on “Epicenter: Jerusalem, Center Stage’ on Oct. 5. Rosenberg is the New York Times best-selling author of “The Last Jihad, The Last Days and The Ezekiel Option’ with more than one million copies in print. An evangelical Christian from an Orthodox Jewish background, Rosenberg’s grandparents escaped Russian persecution of the Jews in the early part of the 20th century. He graduated from Syracuse University in 1989 and studied at Tel Aviv University. He is married, has four sons and lives near Washington, D.C., where he and his wife are members of McLean Bible Church. The video series was produced at Calvary Chapel in Costa Mesa, Calif. For more information, call Calvary Chapel at 724-377-2522.
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 “20/20 Wisdom.’ There will be a special recognition and litany for the Sunday school staff. Colleen Zielinsky will provide special music. Greeters will be Dick and Freeda Walls. Acolytes will be Mariah Matthews and Jessica Rockwell. 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 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, 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 Zach Ellsworth providing special music.
On Sunday, worship is at 10:30 a.m. when the Rev. Art Mace, senior pastor, will give the message and the children’s sermon. Patty Roddy is pastoral associate and Denise Zundel is director of music ministries. Morning announcements begin at 10:20 a.m. Nursery and pre-school care as well as children’s church for age 3 to third grade are available during morning worship. 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. and children’s classes for all ages are offered at both service times. In both services, the Rev. Jack Herman will continue a series of messages titled, “The Greatest True Story in All of History,’ looking at the entire Bible. This Sunday’s message will be “The Way of True Faith: Lessons From the Life of Abraham the Father of the Faithful.’ 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 when Herman will continue his series on the Apocalypse. 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, along with other gospel music ministries on Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. For more information, phone 724-569-0339 or 724-564-5738.
CHRIST CHURCH, Anglican, 319 Church St., Brownsville, will have adult study class Sunday at 9:15 a.m. Worship with Holy Eucharist is at 10:30 a.m. KIDSCHURCH will be at 10:25 a.m. in the rectory classrooms. Fellowship hour is at noon. Church office hours are Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Tuesday, there will be no Holy Eucharist at 11 a.m. Wednesday, there will be Bible study at 10 a.m., Holy Eucharist at 11 a.m., Holy Eucharist at the parish house in Perryopolis; First Place at 6:30 p.m. in the rectory. Friday, public high school Bible released time is at 9:20 a.m. The Rev. Stanley Burdock is pastor. The Rev. Donald Bowers is deacon. For more information on the church, phone 724-785-7958.
CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, located at the corner of Fayette Street and Beeson Boulevard in Uniontown, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Joong W. Koe.
COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH OF. ALLISON will host the New Zion Baptist Church of Detroit on Sunday. The morning speaker will be the Rev. Jimmy Burnett. His choir and congregation will accompany him. Dinner will be served from 1 to 3 p.m. The afternoon service will feature the Rev. Wilmer Crisp Jr. of Mount Horon Baptist Church of Pittsburgh. Crisp will be accompanied by an all-male choir. The Rev. Clara Yarborough is pastor. Committees are Elston Settles, Christine Feltes, Sally Harris and Deacon Carl Price.
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. Upcoming events include a wiener roast with a date to be announced. For more information on the church, call 724-366-1474.
DUNLAP’S CREEK CHURCH, 502 Twin Hills Road, Merrittstown, also known as the Old Stone Church, welcomes Ross Ackinclose as guest minister to Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service. A rummage sale will be held at Merrittstown Academy, 120 Academy Road, on Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. to noon.
EAST LIBERTY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 169 Main St., Vanderbilt, worships Sunday at 11 a.m., with Pastor David McElroy. There will be coffee time in fellowship hall following worship. For more information on the church, 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.
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: Regaining Intimacy with God,” concluding a series that, officials said, “will help each of us see as our highest aim and chief goal to join our Lord Jesus in his search and rescue mission. Sharon Reeves, missionary to Germany, will minister in the 6 p.m. service. She has been involved in church planting for more than 12 years and currently pastors a church plant in Rostock.
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 the chuch and events can be found on the Web site at www.wordsoffaith.org.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF LAMBERTON will have Men of the Bible program on Oct. 1 at 4 p.m. The Rev. Beverly Harris is pastor. Robert Ford is deacon.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 515 Morgantown St., Point Marion, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. This week, the Rev. Kathy Griffith will share a message titled “Eyes of Faith.’ Special music will be provided by organist Bruce Mathieson. Following worship, the youth group will meet for lunch and then visit the local nursing home. For more information, phone 724-725-5187.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, Sixth and Vine, West Newton, announces the deadline is Saturday to register for a bus trip that is planned for Oct. 7 to Tara for tour, lunch, stops at Kraynaks Christmas Shoppe, Daffins Candy and Grove City Prime Outlets for shopping. For more information, phone 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, call 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. This Sunday at 6 p.m., the church is having a Hillbilly night. Officials said, “Everyone is encouraged to get out their bib overalls, fire up the pickup, grab a covered dish and head on over for some good old-fashioned fun.’
This Wednesday is the kickoff for the youth program. Transportation is available for the Searights and Buffington areas. Call the church office if your child needs transportation. Buses are running for pickup at 6:45 p.m. and drop off at 8:15-8:30 p.m. for kindergarten through 12th grade. There is Wednesday Bible study for adults at 7 p.m.; the church began 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 announces the Rev. J.W. Hormell will deliver the message “God’s Way’ during Sunday’s 10:55 service. The chancel choir will sing. A message for children is included, followed by second hour for children in preschool through third grade and a staffed nursery for infants and toddlers directed by Rita Ballone and Donna Johnson. Glenda Logston is worship leader. Tiffany Cox is acolyte. Linda Jenkins will greet the congregation. The Junior Youth Group meets Sunday at 5 p.m. in the Mariam Anthony Fellowship Hall. The annual turkey dinner will be held on Friday, Oct 6, beginning at 11 a.m. and continuing until 6 p.m. For more information on tickets and 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. This Sunday, there will be the installation and ordination of deacons and Session members newly elected this year. Nursery care is available every Sunday. The Turosik Family will serve as greeters. Bob Wright will lead Scripture readings. Nathaniel Luketich will assist as acolyte. The choir will sing. The Bodnar Family 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 “All the Keys.’ Organist is Marcia Goisse. Pianist is Amy Lewis. Mary Catherine Abraham is head usher for September. Jeremy Rich is liturgist. Joshua DuBois is acolyte. Ushers are Barb Reiprich, Carol and Walter Halterman and Bill Zinck. Arline Darr has the nursery. For more information on church activities, phone 724-564-2042.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 102 W. Church Ave., Masontown, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. The Rev. Clifford West will bring the message “Walking in the Kingdom.’ Breakfast is served each Sunday for the children at 9:30 a.m. Helen and Peter Sisko are greeters this month. For more information, phone the office at 724-583-1332.
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 “Evangelism.’ There will be a special time for youths. The adult choir, directed by Thomas Rishel, will sing. The calendar of events for October will be available. There will be fellowship time hosted by the deacons after worship. Members with pastoral needs should call the office. For more information on church activities, phone 724-785-3080.
FORTRESS FOR CHRIST MINISTRIES, formerly First Church of God, 108 Main St., Edenborn, with Pastors Olivia and Charles Jones worships Sunday at 11 a.m. For more information on church activities, call 724-439-4768.
GIG COFFEE HOUSE, Route 857, south towards Fairchance in the Old Wynn Bargain Store, welcomes Audience of 1 praise and worship band in concert today from 8 to 10 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. For more information, call 724-880-7832.
GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH, 1 Grace Lane, off Derrick Avenue, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. when the Rev. Nick Philiposian brings the message “The True Servant of God.’ Nursery is provided. For more information, phone the office at 724-437-3401.
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 is also worship Thursday at 7:30 p.m. followed by Bible study for adults and special sessions for children of all ages. They are geared to specific age groups. 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 Bold Church.’ Calling the office at 724-437-6161 provides transportation. A nursery is provided for worship and Sunday school. This is Teddy Bear Sunday and American Baptist Women’s Sunday. On Monday, Martha Champion Class is meeting at 5:30 p.m. at Angelina’s. On Wednesday, there is BYF from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Bible study at 6:30 p.m., which will study the first half of the Gospel of John from September to November.
HAYDENTOWN CHRISTIAN CHURCH, located on Haydentown Hill Road (turn at Exxon Station off Route 857, celebrates its 42nd Annual Homecoming at 2 p.m. on Sunday 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. There will be no 11 a.m. or 7 p.m. worship services on Sunday. Regular services will resume Oct. 1.
HOPEWELL UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 400 Hopewell Road, Brownsville, across from Acklin Cemetery, Luzerne Township, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. when the Rev. Gail E. Mason will give the sermon “God’s Love and Promises.’ The church will receive the Hunger Offering and celebrates Evangelism week.
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 MENNONITE CHURCH worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. when the church hosts the Rev. Tom Smith from Kansas. Sunday at 7 p.m., the church will host chalk artist Elizabeth Forgyt from Scottdale who will draw a picture to a hymn.
MCCLELLANDTOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Route 21, Church Hill, welcomes Clyde P. Bailey Jr., authorized lay preacher of Redstone Township, as guest speaker to lead worship on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. His sermon is “Being Content.’ On Oct. 1, Geoffrey Rach, pastor-elect, will lead morning worship.
MORNING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH, Newell, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. when the Rev. Mitch Wall gives part three of his message “The Ultimate Temptation.’ Wednesday Bible study/prayer meeting is at 7 p.m. The Hands For Jesus Puppet Team from the Bible Alliance Church in West Newton will perform on Sunday at 6 p.m. The show will highlight the Stretch-A-Bellies and Blacklight Puppetry. The puppet team strives to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ through the tools of puppetry and song. The award-winning team presents the Gospel in a fun, exciting and entertaining way for all ages. Donations will be accepted for the puppet ministry. For more information, call Angel Zueger at 724-785-8513. Anyone wishing to volunteer for the Beyond the Grave drama, call the church at 724-938-7937.
MOUNT CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 230 Reed Ave., Monessen, announces The Calvary Gospel Chorus will celebrate its 57th singing anniversary on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. The Calvary Gospel Chorus will be in concert with a mass choir of soloists, choirs and groups from various churches in the valley – all singing together. The theme is “Jesus is love.’ The Rev. Griffin E. Mason is pastor. Hazel Rone is president. Co-chairs are Shirley Grogan and Dorothy Wilson.
MOUNT LEBANON BAPTIST CHURCH, Baltimore Street, Brownsville, announces Mount Lebanon concludes church revival services today at 7 p.m. The Rev. William Calloway of Mount Olive Baptist Church in Clairton will be guest speaker. The Rev. Dr. Herman B. Jackson is pastor. On Sunday, Mount Lebanon will celebrate its 106th church anniversary service with 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 10:45 a.m. service will be led by the Rev. Jay Hurley who will bring the message “Prosperity.’ Music will be provided by the Witness Jesus Band and the Senior Choir. For more information, call 724-569-4847.
NEW BEGINNING CHURCH, 93 Jefferson St., Uniontown, announces Sister Twila Wynn will give her initial message on Sunday at 4 p.m. Bishop Leonard A. Tucker Sr. is pastor.
NEW GENEVA BAPTIST CHURCH, Front Street, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. when the Rev. Robert J. Robinson delivers the message “No Ifs, Ands or Buts.’ Special music will be presented by Marcellus Evans, Bethany Provance and Carol Brooks. Children’s church is at 10 a.m. Discipleship studies will continue at 6 p.m.
NEW SALEM PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 27 S. Mill St., worships Sunday at 11 a.m. The Rev. Norma Prina Murphy continues a fall series speaking on Romans 12 and its implications for the Christian community, to be God’s “Therefore…!’ in the world. Ushers for September are Al Gmutza, Todd Radolec, Marty Bavetz and Paul Gmutza. Congregational greeters this Sunday are Mark and Lou Nagy. A nursery is provided during worship for children 6 and under. Nursery attendants are Becky Bavetz and Arianne Gmutza. 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. Youth fellowship and children’s ministry groups meet Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. For more information, phone 724-569-0722 or 724-583-9335.
PILGRIM REST BAPTIST CHURCH, Whitsett, will have a gospel concert featuring Deacon Gerald A. Davis on Saturday at 2 p.m. Repasse will follow the concert.
PLEASANT VIEW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located two miles west of Smock at the intersection of the Pleasant View and Royal roads, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. when the Rev. Keith Conover will preach “Being a Servant is Kid Stuff.’ Special music will be provided by the PV Choir. A nursery for preschool children is provided.
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, call the church 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 “The Greatest of All.’ It is Youth Sunday.
REVERE FREE METHODIST CHURCH announces Sunday worship at 11 a.m. Nursery and Kid’s Church are available during worship. There is also worship and youth Bible study Sunday at 7 p.m. and praise and worship Wednesday at 7 p.m. The food pantry is in operation. Saturday, Sept. 30, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 1, Masters Four Gospel Quartet from Columbus, Ohio, will be in concert singing Southern gospel style music. For more information, phone 724-437-9435.
ROSCOE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 300 Main St., worships Sunday at 10 a.m. in a newly painted sanctuary. The exterior trim on this 109-year-old historic brick building has also been refurbished. The Rev. Dr. John Rank will lead worship, which begins with congregational singing led by him and accompanied by organist Tina Bolin on the digital piano. Bolin is also the chancel choir director. Rankin’s sermon is “Orders.’ Michele Hartle is worship leader. The chancel choir will sing for worship on Sunday, Oct. 1, celebrating the annual day of Worldwide Communion. 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, in the manse at 8:45 a.m. 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 Saturday, 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, call the 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, Fairchance, celebrates the Mass 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. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held every Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. On Sunday, the parish will sponsor a hog roast on the parish grounds from noon to 8 p.m. with food, entertainment, hayrides and a Chinese auction.
ST. GEORGE SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH IN CARMICHAELS will celebrate the Feast of the Elevation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross on Wednesday with Divine Liturgy at 8:30 a.m. Celebration of the feast will continue liturgically in daily morning and evening services until Oct. 4. The Rev. Rodney Torbic is pastor of St. George.
ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 50 Jefferson Ave., Uniontown, will have “A Day of Prayer: For the End of Abortion’ 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. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 71 N. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, worships Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Mountain Chapel, Christ Lutheran Church at Chalk Hill and on Sunday at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, where the Rev. Paul N. Frank Jr. will deliver the sermon “Making Your Days Count.’ The church’s after-school program has begun for children in kindergarten through the fourth grade. It begins at 4 p.m. every Wednesday. Confirmation classes for those in the fifth and sixth grade begin at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. Nursery is available 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 David Hoover, Cathy Dunn and Van Evans. Acting as crucifer and acolytes are Kayla Warren, Meridith Balas and Marissa Springer. Nursery care for children kindergarten age and under is provided in the parish house. The Holy Eucharist and healing service will be held at noon on Wednesday. The Rev. Thomas R. Finnie is the rector. For more information, 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 at 10:30 a.m. with Holy Communion. Fellowship time will follow in the social hall. Following worship, the youth group will hold a free car wash as a gift to members for their support of the youth ministry. On Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the church, the pastor will lead the first session of the study, “Introduction to the Lutheran Confessions.’ On Thursday at 11:45 a.m. at the church, the pastor will hold “Brown Bags and the Bible.’ Those participating are asked to bring their own brown-bag lunch. 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 today at 6:30 p.m. Milton and Linda Dean will serve as elders. The Rev. George W. Cooper is pastor. For more information, phone 724-737-5250 or 724-438-1085. A banquet for the Rev. George and Olga Cooper will be held Saturday 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 Sunday 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 “The Greatest of All.’ There is a prayer meeting, led by a congregation member, every Wednesday at 7 p.m. The church is celebrating a Neighborhood Open House Saturday from 4 to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon.
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, 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, 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. There will be a flea market Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. 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 ages 1 to 6. The food pantry is in operation Monday through Friday from 8 to 5 p.m. and by calling the Rev. Elmer “Buzz’ Hall. There is also family Bible study Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. The Second Annual Harvest Time Celebration is Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. with concerts by local gospel groups, free food and carnival games. For more information, phone Hall at 724-880-4714 or 724-438-2273.
SPRINGHILL FURNACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 2459 Springhill Furnace Road on Route 857, will hold an ice cream social on Saturday at 6 p.m. with a gospel-singing group as entertainment. Worship is Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. George “Joey’ Hickok. Emma Morris is greeter. John Morris is liturgist. The youth group will meet on Monday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m. Kid’s Club for kindergarten through sixth grade will resume 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 on church activities.
TENT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located at the intersection of Route 119 and Tent Church Road, south of Uniontown, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. when Harry Wilson brings the message “A New Way of Seeing.’ Special music will be presented by the youths. Birthday celebrant is Bill Sangston. Refreshments will be served after worship. For more information, phone 724-564-2919.
THIRD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 425 Union St., Uniontown, in the Craig Meadows neighborhood, the Rev. Christ Enoch, new senior pastor, will bring the message “The Game of Life’ Sunday at both the 9 a.m. contemporary and the 11 a.m. traditional service. This is the first in a series of messages titled “Games People Play,’ based on popular board games that include Monopoly, Clue and Trivial Pursuit. Childcare is available in a staffed nursery. Enoch will be officially installed as senior pastor during a Service of Installation at 3 p.m., followed by a dessert reception. On Sunday, Junior and Senior High CrossWalk will attend a See You at the Pole rally at Faith Assembly of God at 6:30 p.m. Junior High CrossWalk meets on Tuesday at 7 p.m. Small groups for adults continue meeting this week on Sunday and Monday evenings and Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. A teacher-training workshop for those who teach and lead adult groups will be offered, beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30. 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 “Who Is Wise?’ New members will be received. A Minute for Mission will be presented by Retta Semans. John W. Eddy is liturgist. Alec Sharp is acolyte. After worship, a coffee fellowship will be hosted on the corner porch by deacons Clara Link and Janine Adao. Large-print bulletins and hearing devices are available during worship. A nursery is provided during the worship hour for children 5 and under. From 12:30 to 4 p.m., guided tours will be offered for the sanctuary’s stained glass Tiffany windows, coinciding with the Art in the City Festival in downtown Uniontown. Also available in the chapel is the Five County Art Show, which runs through Oct. 6. For more information, visit the Web site www.trinityupc.net.
TRIUMPHANT FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, located on Route 21 between Uniontown and McClellandtown, begins worship Sunday at 11 a.m. when the Rev. Tom Barnhart Jr. preaches the message “Go and Sin No More.’ Samuel DePalma, renowned soloist who has performed at the Metropolitan Opera and Carnegie Hall, will lead a praise and healing service on Saturday, Sept. 30, at 7 p.m. He will also present a Christian concert on Sunday, Oct. 1, at 3 p.m. in the worship center, following a covered-dish dinner. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. next Saturday night. Seating is limited. For more information, phone 724-437-5980.
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 “Our Encounter With God.’ 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. This Sunday night is sing-spiration. The Rev. Howard Foust is pastor. For more information on the church, call 724-437-1035.
UNITED BAPTIST CHURCH, 126 N. First St., Connellsville, 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.
UNITED CHRISTIAN CHURCH will have a rummage sale Sept. 28-29 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sept. 30 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Rummage is being accepted. Pickup is available. For more information, call 724-938-2098.
WALNUT HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 132 Collier Road, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. The Rev. Arnold G. Husk is pastor. On Sunday, the church will observe Open House Month with “Open Doors, Open Hearts, Open Minds.’ The service will observe the 10th anniversary of the dedication of the new church windows on Oct. 1, 1996. The Rev. Gene Stolling’s message for Sept. 24 is “Faith, Hope and Love: Revisiting Our Church Windows.’ For more information on church activities, phone 724-430-0131.
WALTERSBURG CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, located about five miles north of Uniontown on Route 51, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. Leona B. Huey is to sing a special song. There is also worship at 6 p.m. Sunday. The prayer meeting is Wednesday at 6 p.m. 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 “The Army of the Living God.’ The annual anniversary/homecoming will be held Oct. 8 at 2 p.m. Bible study and prayer meeting will be held Wednesday at 7 p.m. For more information on the church 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 music is by Dixie Phillips and ministry in song is by the senior choir. Instrumentalists are Dixie Phillips and Virginia McLaughlin. Evening worship is at 7 with Time To Share by Virginia McLaughlin. A nursery will be provided for all services. For more information, call 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, 246 Fairview Ave., Connellsville. Inside Rummage Sale is at the Leslie House today and Saturday, beginning at 9 a.m. to benefit the Leslie House. 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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LIBERTY CHURCH OF GOD, Route 26, Glad Farms, W.Va., will have a revival Oct. 4-7 at 7 p.m. with Evangelist Doug Wyatt. Host pastor is the Rev. Ricardo Alicastro. For further information, phone 724-329-1466.
PHILIP G. COCHRAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Dawson, will have an all-you-can-eat smorgasbord dinner on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. For ticket information, phone 724-529-7432 or 724-529-2401. No tickets will be sold at the door.
ST. CECILIA/ST. HEDWIG CHRISTIAN MOTHERS OF GRINDSTONE AND SMOCK will sponsor “Pilgrimage to the South’ Oct. 23-28. Officials said, “Do you watch EWTN? Here is your chance to visit it.’ Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word is among pilgrimage features. Tour includes deluxe motor coach transportation, five nights lodging, meals, admissions and shrine donations, daily Mass and prayer, pilgrimage coordinator. For more information, call Ron and Pat Kilgore at 724-677-2572, Mildred Shinsky at 724-677-4426 or Sophia Duratz at 724-785-7162.
TEENS FOR CHRIST presents “9-11: Five Years Later, Honoring Our Public Safety Professionals’ on Sunday, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m. at the State Theatre 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, the corner of Pittsburgh Street and North Mount Vernon Avenue. For more information, visit www.teensforchrist.org or call 724-439-1011.
TOURS PLANNED: announces the Rev. Aaron Kriss will lead a tour to Germany, Austria and Bavaria Dec. 3-11, visiting Munich, Rothenberg, Heidelberg, Salzburg and Frankfurt. For a detailed packet, call 1-800-242-0728 or fax 724-543-2938 or write 101 West High St., Kittanning 16201, or email begin padre16201@yahoo.com padre16201@yahoo.com end
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