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 “All or Nothing.’ Small group Bible studies are offered at 9:30 a.m. Refreshments are served at 10:20 a.m.
ALL SAINTS REGIONAL SCHOOL: The PovertyNeck Hillbillies will perform a benefit concert for All Saints Regional School at the State Theatre in Uniontown on April 27 at 7 p.m. Opening acts are Vanessa Campagna and Camri Uhazie. Tickets are available at the theatre by calling 724-439-1360.
ALLISON CHRISTIAN CHURCH announces Battle Cry meets today from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The teens will travel to Mount St. Macrina to help the women of Another Way with the Linus blanket project. The younger kids will have a fun day. Compassion Sunday is April 22. Individuals interested in adopting a child through Compassion International will have access to printed materials as well as a DVD. See Jean Arnold if you have questions. Sunday worship is at 9 a.m. The Rev. Michael Peton is pastor. Elders are Charlotte Hughes and Will Chambers. Shelley Williams is worship leader. Paul Rosneck is junior church. Adam Rosneck is acolyte. An evangelism class, The Way of the Master, continues Wednesday following choir practice (from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.) and will be held for eight weeks. Donations are being accepted to fund the cost of material to make curtains for 16 windows of the boys’ cabin at Laurelview Camp. Cost is approximately $170. The Laurel Region Choir Festival will be held at First Christian Church in Brownsville on April 29 at 7 p.m.
ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH, Edenborn, will observe the 94th church anniversary is Sunday, April 29. The 11 a.m. worship missionary service will host Minister Virginia Anderson of Signal of Light Full Gospel Church in Edenborn. The 3 p.m. service will host the Rev. Spencer Harris of Antioch Baptist Church. Dinner will be served following the morning service. Missionary President Doris Rafai and Trustee Arthur Austin are chairing the event. The Rev. Carl A. 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 will include the Rev. Thomas E. Brown’s message “A Fish Story About Successful Living’ and praise choruses led by song leader Barb Cruse and special music by pianist 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.
The Asbury Church Family meets at noon for a coffee and fellowship hour. Asbury Youth meets Sunday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. for students in grades six to 12. Note the new time. Fayette County Community Christian Singles Fellowship announces “Go Slowly in a Relationship’ is the discussion topic for the 6 p.m. meeting at Asbury. The praise and worship service begins at 6:30 p.m. with a message and music by Asbury’s praise band with Kevin Milliken, Paul and Barb Cramer, Paul Chiado, Ira Fox and Bert Sesler. A light meal and fellowship are at 6 p.m.
BLAINESBURG BIBLE CHURCH, located off Route 88 between California and Brownsville, will have a spring spectacular on Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. Free to the public, it will offer a variety of crafts and activities for all ages. There will also be a mime and puppet show. Food and beverages will be provided. For directions or more information, call 724-785-8580.
BREAD OF LIFE CHURCH, 15 Bouquet St., located near the corner of Connellsville and Bouquet streets, Uniontown, announces Gospel on Wheels will travel to Fort Mason Village, Masontown, on Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. Free clothing, refreshments and accessories will be made available to the public. For more information, call 724-438-4882.
BROWNSVILLE FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), 512 Second St., worships Sundays at 10:45 a.m. The Rev. Paul Sandusky is pastor. Nursery is available. The church will host the spring choir festival on April 29 at 6:30 p.m. Donations for refreshments are welcome. Bible study will be held Thursday at 6:30 p.m. 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. is pastor. The Rev. Donald Cook, interim pastor, will speak on “Be Full of Joy!’ 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 special singing by the CAC Ladies Ensemble. At 6 p.m., CAC will have an evangelistic service with preaching by Daniel Bayles and music featuring Heather Sisler. Wednesday services begin with Sunday school 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 the Rev. Mike and Debbie Hampton as guest speakers on Sunday at the 6:30 p.m. service. The Hamptons have been appointed to serve as Assemblies of God missionaries in the Netherlands Antilles, a group of islands off the coast of Venezuela. They will work with the local church in the areas of new church planting and leadership training. The Hamptons have pastored churches in Pennsylvania and Kentucky, where they have built strong missions programs, including starting a Spanish-speaking congregation, local outreaches and mothered another church. For directions to the church, call 724-628-8835 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. An offering will be collected to support the Hamptons’ work in the Caribbean.
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, located on McClellandtown Road, Route 21, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. with the Rev. Joe Ritz speaking. College & Career age meets Sunday at 6:30 p.m. for fellowship and Bible study while youths in grades five through 12 also meet. Nursery and children’s classes are available for all services. Each Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., the congregation gathers for prayer and at 7 p.m. for a Bible study titled “A Walk Through Exodus,’ taught by the Rev. Ron Hudson, while Children’s Patches and Grace ministry and youths also meet. For more information, call 724-439-0301.
CALVARY UNITED METH-ODIST CHURCH, located at 34 Clark St. and the corner of Collins Avenue, Uniontown, will sponsor a spaghetti dinner Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door. The church worships at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. The Rev. Mary-ann Long will deliver the message “Things Will Never Be the Same Again.’ Dr. David Boyd, organist and choir director, will lead the chancel choir. Greeters will be Mildred Martin and Lana Miller. Acolytes will be Zack Hill and Aaron Smitley. Junior church leader will be Colleen Smitley. A fully staffed nursery and babyland are available. Members of Calvary UMYF will join UMYF members of First Church in Franklin, Cooperstown Charge of Franklin and Grace United Methodist of Oil City at a retreat at Wesley Woods in Titusville.
CALVIN UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 307 Spring St., Brownsville, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. The chancel choir will sing. The Rev. Aleda Arnold Menchyk is pastor. The sermon is “A New Life in Christ.’ A spaghetti dinner will be held Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Calvin Hall. For more information on church ministries, phone 724-785-5745.
CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF UNIONTOWN (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), 23 S. Gallatin Ave., will have a contemporary praise and worship service Saturday at 6 p.m. with the Rev. Art Mace and Darlene Landi as praise leaders with a puppet show following for those attending the service.
On Sunday, worship is at 10:30 a.m., when the Rev. Art Mace, senior pastor, will give the message “Do You Love Me?’ and John Yukish will give 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. A special study for children in grades one through seventh continues Sunday at 9:30 a.m. The Chi Rho/CYF Youth Group will meet Sunday at 2 p.m. 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. In both services, the Rev. John Fogal, director of church health for the Western Pennsylvania District of the C&MA, will share the message “Love One Another Deeply.’ Nursery care is provided for all church services. On Sunday at 6:30 p.m., the men’s and women’s Small Groups will meet and there will be PowerJAM, a service for teenagers, as well as Kids on a Mission for children ages 3 through fifth grade.
On Wednesday, there will be a prayer cell at 11 a.m. and at 6:30 p.m., there will be a new series called “Becoming a Contagious Christian.’ AWANA for children and nursery through eighth grade will also meet at 6:30 p.m. Senior high cell groups meet throughout the week. GriefShare, a series of 13 weekly seminars/support groups for people grieving the death of someone close, meets at the church on Saturdays at 10 a.m. For more information on church ministries, phone 724-437-6850.
CHOZ’N1’Z gospel music ministry announces a nondenominational gospel music night, Singing for Jesus, will be held at Fairchance Apostolic Revival Center Church, 107 N. Morgantown St., Fairchance, on Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. with many local singers and groups. For more information, phone 724-569-0339 or 724-564-5738.
CHRIST UNITED METH-ODIST 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.
CLARKSVILLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), located at 330 Market St., announces youth group meets Sunday. Youth Sunday will be held April 29 during regular church service at 10:30 a.m.
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. For more information, phone 724-437-4740.
CONFIRMING WORD MINISTRY, 301 Fairview Ave., Masontown, announces spring revival services will be held April 26-28 at 7 p.m. and April 29 at 11 a.m. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Leroy Williams from The Voice of Deliverance Ministries, located in Lauderhill, Fla. Transportation can be arranged by calling 724-583-1740.
CONNELLSVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 711 S. Pittsburgh St., announces on Sunday, fellowship time is at 10:30 a.m. and worship is at 11 a.m. The Rev. Mark L. Juengel will give the sermon “The Recycled Disciple.’ National Day of Prayer events on May 3 include prayer breakfast at Meidel’s restaurant at 6:30 a.m., midday prayer at Lions Square at 11:45 a.m. and prayer service at City Church of God at 7 p.m. Faith Finders, children’s program, is April 27 from 6 to 10 p.m. Community Lenten luncheon is from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday. For more information, call 724-628-4401.
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.
DENBEAU HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN CHURCH, located on the East End Road, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with the Rev. Roland O’Brien.
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. Free audiotapes are available upon request.
FAIRCHANCE APOSTOLIC REVIVAL CENTER, located on Route 857 across from Fairchance fire hall, holds services Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Wednesday at 6 p.m. For more information, phone the Rev. Shirley Victor at 724-564-0211.
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. Stephen Sparks, newly elected senior pastor, begins his ministry at Faith Assembly. Sparks and his wife, Lillian, have served in the Assemblies of God since 1973 as youth and music pastors, instructors in Christian education and music, and national directors for senior adult and women’s ministries. For a period of time, they traveled with their children, ministering as evangelists in the United States and many foreign countries. In addition, Sparks has served as associate and senior pastor for several churches, and Mrs. Sparks is the author of several books.
On Wednesday, Family Night begins at 7 p.m. with Missionettes and Royal Rangers for children, 212 Ministry for youths, THE SOURCE for young adults, Griefshare and an adult Bible study. Celebrate Recovery, a faith-based recovery program meets Fridays at 7 p.m. Their Step Studies program is held Sundays at 6 p.m. and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. A well-staffed nursery is available during all services and transportation can be arranged by calling 724-437-8101, ext. 100. More information on Faith Assembly and upcoming events can be found on the Web site at www.wordsoffaith.org.
FALLEN TIMBERS COMMUNITY CHAPEL, 112 Fallen Timbers Road, located one mile north of Point Marion off Route 119, offers praise and worship service Sunday at 10:45 a.m. Bible study is Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Kids in Christ youth group meets Wednesday at 7 p.m. for ages preschool through high school. R. Scott Teets is pastor. For more information, phone the church at 724-725-1749 or check the Web site at www.fallentimberscommunitychapel.org.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, Fairchance, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Scott C. Hoppe bringing the message titled “Suffering and God’s Silence.’ There is also worship at 6 p.m. when Hoppe brings the message titled “The People Rebel.’ Wednesday the congregation meets for prayer and Bible study with Hoppe while youths in grades six through 12 also meet. Transportation is available for all services. Call the church at 724-564-2080 for more information.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GRINDSTONE, located at 529 Grindstone Road, gathers for worship Sunday at 10:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. with Larry Smith, minister. 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, announces Sunday worship is at 10:45 a.m. with the Rev. Andy Miles preaching. There is weekly Communion. There is also a 6 p.m. service and youth group at 7 p.m. On Wednesday at 7 p.m., there is Adult Bible study with a new study called “Training for Service’ and classes for seventh to 12th grade students. 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 worships Sunday at 10:55 a.m., when the Rev. J.W. Hormell will deliver the message “Unseen.’ The chancel choir will sing. A message for children is presented in the service, followed by a staffed nursery and a second hour for children, directed by Rita Ballone and Donna Johnson. Faye Biddle is worship leader. Courtney Kochis is acolyte. Jim and Sandy Murray will greet the congregation. The junior youth group will meet for the final spring session at 5 p.m. in the Mariam Anthony Fellowship Hall. For more information on church activities, phone the office at 724-246-9387.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located on the Towne Square at Fourth and Liberty streets, California, announces the Rev. Paul N. Min will preach “Old and New Body’ at the 10 a.m. worship service Sunday. Nursery care is available every Sunday. Jon Bittner will serve as greeter. Nathaniel Luketich will be acolyte. Don Turosik will lead Scripture reading. The choir will perform. Youth Bible study is available during worship. The Daisytown Presbyterian Church will hold its service at 11:45 a.m. For more information on church services and activities, call 724-938-7676.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 102 W. Church Ave., Masontown, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. Harry Wilson, CLP is worship leader and will give the sermon “So They Could Understand.’ The choir will lead morning hymns, directed by Robin Carr. Charlotte Bonvenuto is greeter this month. Ushers are Frank Martin, Kevin Speggen, David Martin and Peter Sisko. Minute for Mission is by Frank Martin.
FIRST REGULAR BAPTIST CHURCH, Chestnut Street at Loucks Avenue, Scottdale, will host a springtime concert and covered dish dinner on April 29 featuring The Richters, a Southern and country gospel group. Music begins at 10:45 a.m. A springtime covered dish dinner will be served at noon. For more information, phone the church at 724-887-8450.
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 “A Walk with John.’ There is a staffed nursery for children age 4 and younger sponsored by the deacons. The adult choir will perform, directed by Thomas Rishel. For more information, phone 724-785-3080.
GARWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH, Route 481, 637 Scenic Drive near Daisytown, announces Messiah in the Passover will be presented Saturday at 7 p.m. The Rev. Jeff Kipp, a Messianic Jew from Chosen People Ministries, will present the traditional Passover seder table, explaining the symbolic meanings of the various items of the Passover feast. He will highlight their relationship to the Last Supper that Jesus celebrated with the disciples, giving special emphasis to the redemptive significance of the crucifixion. The Lord’s Supper will be celebrated at the close of the presentation. For more information, call 724-938-7431.
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 Church Encounters The Living God.’ Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 p.m. Nursery is provided. For more information, phone the office at 724-437-3401.
GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, holding services at the South Union Township Fire Department Social Hall located at 364 S. Mount Vernon Ave., Uniontown, meets Sunday at 10 a.m. for praise and celebration. Thursday at 7:30 p.m. will be a time of multi-faceted ministry with sessions geared to people of all ages, including special services for school-age children. Refreshments will be served during this service. Nursery is available for both 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 the Pastor Greg Cooper bringing the message. Calling the office at 724-437-6161 provides transportation. A nursery is provided for worship and Sunday school. On Sunday, Senior BYF meets from 5 to 7 p.m. On Wednesday, there is BYF from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Bible study at 6:30 p.m. On April 27 at 6:30 a.m., ABMen have prayer and Bible study. Family Movie Night is April 28 at 6:30 p.m.
GREENE VALLEY PRESYBYTERIAN CHURCH, located at 104 E. Green St., Car-michaels, worships Sunday at 10:50 a.m. The church welcomes Diane Bish, renowned organ virtuoso and host of “The Joy of Music’ television series, to play a solo recital on the new three-manual Quantum Organ by the Allen Organ Company on Sunday at 3 p.m. For more information and tickets, call concert sponsor Gerrero Music at 304-232-2480 or the church at 724-966-5291.
HOPEWELL UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 400 Hopewell Road, Browns-ville, across from Acklin Cemetery, Luzerne Township, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. The Rev. Gail E. Mason’s sermon is “A True Fish Story.’ Janet Adamovich is organist.
JACOB’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 342 Lutheran Church Road, Masontown, worships at 9 a.m. with the Rev. Jacqueline Campbell. Holy Eucharist is offered. Kenny Pryce is assisting. Jerry Sellers is lector. Mary Trifero is acolyte. An installation service is being held at 4 p.m. for Campbell. For further information, phone 724-583-0109 or visit the Web site at www.lutheransonline .com/jacobslutheran.
JOHN WESLEY AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL ZION CHURCH OF UNIONTOWN will have its annual appreciation day on Sunday at 4 p.m. The Rev. Richard Chappel will be speaker, accompanied by his choir and congregation from St. Mark African Methodist Episcopal Church of Wilkinsburg. The Rev. Linda Arthur is host pastor. Nancy Lee is secretary.
LAUREL HILL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 327 Laurel Hill Road, Dunbar, three miles east of Route 51 toward Leisenring, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. with guest speaker CLP Eric Glisan with “Repent and Sin No More.’ Acolytes will be Leslee and Sara Ellis. Special solo sung by Greg Reese. Communion will be celebrated May 6.
LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH, 183 Oliver Road, Uniontown, every Saturday will have youth ministry and Ladies Bible study at 6 p.m. and Cowboy Church at 7 p.m. This Saturday, the church will have Jim Sterner and The Wash House Band, a bluegrass gospel group from the Pittsburgh area, in concert. This Sunday at 10 a.m. is small group study and 11 a.m. is the worship hour with Choz’n 1’z. A dinner will be served after worship. For more information, phone 724-626-1265 or 724-570-3730.
MASONTOWN MENNONITE CHURCH, located on Mennonite Church Road, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. There is also a service at 7 p.m. with the gospel group Crimson Stream. Tuesday at 6 p.m. is King’s Kafe with fellowship and food, and at 7 p.m. is the book study “The Power of Prayer’ led by Richard McIntire. The Rev. Ronald Smith is pastor.
MCCLELLANDTOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Route 21, Church Hill, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. with guest speaker Erick Fitzgerald delivering the sermon “Worthy is the Lamb.’ Fitzgerald, a native of Birmingham, Ala., served three years with the Coalition for Christian Outreach as the campus minister at Penn State Fayette and is director of outreach and discipleship at Third Presbyterian Church in Uniontown. He is a candidate for ordination in Redstone Presbytery. The newly remodeled cry room is available for babies and small children during the service. The Rev. Geoffrey Rach, church pastor, is taking part in a Katrina Mission Relief Trip to Gulfport, Miss., sponsored by the Redstone Presbytery through April 29.
MORNING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH, Newell, announces Sunday worship begins at 10 a.m. Larry Albourne will perform Sunday at 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible study/prayer meeting is at 7 p.m. For more information, call the church at 724-938-7937.
MOUNT ARARAT BAPTIST CHURCH, located on Filbert/Orient Road, Cardale, will celebrate its annual Ushers Day program on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. The theme is “Love Thy Neighbor.’ The Apostle Calvin Woods of the Fountain of Life Church in Pittsburgh will be guest speaker. Dinner will be served from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
MOUNT MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH, 30 Church St., Smithfield, worships Sunday at 8:30 a.m., led by Pastor Darrell Edgar. Music will be provided by Unwritten. A time of fellowship and refreshments will follow. The Rev. John Arnold will bring a message on the power of prayer at the 10:45 a.m. service. Music will be provided by the senior choir and Unwritten. For more information, phone 724-569-4847.
MOUNT OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH, 51 Stewart Ave., Uniontown, reports the Rev. Vincent L. Winfrey Sr. declares “Revival: This Is Your Year.’ These services will take place every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary of the church except for Wednesday, when no revival is scheduled.
On Sunday, April 29, the Sally B. Payne Missionary Society announces its annual day. The message at 8 a.m. will be delivered by the Rev. Vincent L. Winfrey Sr., pastor. Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m. The 11 a.m. message will be delivered by Robert J. Lovett, pastor of Wayland Temple Baptist Church in Philadelphia, along with his choir and congregation. He will also be speaker for the 3:30 p.m. service. Special guest will also be Emotions That Speak Dance Ministry. President is Bertha A. Hodge. For more information or transportation, phone 724-438-7489.
MOUNT ST. MACRINA HOUSE OF PRAYER IN UNIONTOWN (formerly the Mount St. Macrina Retreat Center), announces registration is due April 27 for Poustinia Retreat, which is scheduled for May 4-6 with Sister Carol Petrasovich. For more information or to register, phone the retreat center at 724-438-7149.
MOUNT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH OF GRINDSTONE has postponed the Sunday school program slated for Sunday. It will be rescheduled. Regular 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and 11 a.m. church service will resume Sunday. For more information, call 724-785-6962 or 724-785-2752. The Rev. Cynthia K. Hackett is pastor.
NEW BEGINNINGS BAPTIST CHURCH, 200 Sutton Road, Georges Township, now worships Sundays at 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Thursday prayer and Bible study on the book of Revelation is at 7 p.m. This Sunday, the Rev. Stanley Rogers will bring the message “Jesus, My All in All.’ Sunday evening, he is delivering a series of messages titled “I Don’t Want to Talk about That.’ On April 28, the church will host a gospel sing. For more information, contact Rogers at 724-564-1708.
NEW GENEVA BAPTIST CHURCH, Front Street, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m., when the Rev. Robert J. Robinson delivers the message “The Harder They Fall.’ Blake Robinson and Bob Brooks will present special music. Children’s church is at 10 a.m.
NEW SALEM PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 27 S. Mill St., announces Sunday service will start at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Norma Prina Murphy delivering the sermon “The Iditarod of Faith.’ Worship assistant is Nicole Timperio. Greeters are Sherri Wingard and Debbie Crago. Ushers for April are Mark Nagy, Paul Carroll, Bob Cole and John Paull. A nursery is provided during worship for children ages 6 and under. Nursery attendant is Paige Miller. Acolyte for April is Lisa Crago. Fellowship time after the service will be hosted by Karen Pontorero and family. For more information, phone the church at 724-245-2200 or e-mail nspc@verizon.net.
PLEASANT VIEW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located two miles west of Smock at the intersection of the Pleasant View and Royal roads, announces food bank distribution is Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. The church worships at 11 a.m. on Sunday. The Child of the Week (a new outreach to get to know the children of PV and the community) will be John Juran. Before worship begins, John’s picture and a few fun facts about him will be displayed on the big screen. The Rev. Keith Conover will preach “Do You Love Me?’ The adult vocal choir will provide special music. The baptism of Morgyn Nicole, daughter of Gerald and Lori Thomas, will be celebrated. Sandy Alberts and Diana Calhoun are greeters. The Lenhart family will be acolytes. Ushers are the Brian Payton Family. The family and community outreach team is preparing an updated version of the pictorial director. The youth group is sponsoring a spaghetti and meatballs dinner on April 29 from noon to 2 p.m. In conjunction with the annual food drive of the Boy Scouts of America, the church is collecting non-perishable food contributions to restock the food bank through May 5. For more information on church activities, phone 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 deliver the message titled “The Turning Point.’ It is Nothing But Nets Sunday with a special offering being taken to purchase mosquito nets to combat malaria in the children of Africa.
REVERE FREE METH-ODIST CHURCH, located three miles west of Uniontown off McClellandtown Road, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. with nursery and junior church. Special music will be presented by the worship team and the Rev. Dale E. Sickles. Worship and youth Bible study is at 7 p.m. Prayer and praise is Wednesday at 7 p.m. The food bank is in operation for those in need.
The church will be the site for a Spring Gospel Fest on Saturday, April 28, from 1 to 9 p.m. Groups performing by invitation only are Free Spirit of Lemont Furnace, The Gaithers (Chester & Isolena) of Oakland, Md., Chozn 1’z of Smithfield, The Masters Four of Columbus, Ohio, Bill and Judy Jones of Tyrone, The Richters of Connellsville and Cornerstone of Lithopolis, Ohio. For more information, phone Sickles at 724-437-9435.
ROSCOE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 300 Main St., worships Sunday at 11 a.m. with the choir singing a new arrangement of “Tell Me the Story’ with a solo by Ella Stein. The Rev. Dr. John Rankin will give the sermon “The Intruder.’ Worship greeters will be Don and Mary Brumley. The adult Faith Seekers Class continues its yearlong study of the national bestseller “The Purpose Driven Life” at 9:30 a.m. in the manse, led by Marguerite Bethem.
The Session planning retreat, originally scheduled for April 28, has been postponed until June due to conflicting schedules. Monday through Wednesday, Rankin will participate in the Washington Presbytery Ministers’ Retreat at Sandcrest Retreat and Planning Center in Wheeling.
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.
ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 50 Jefferson, Uniontown, will have “A Day of Grace: All are Welcome, Bring the Children, For this is the Day the Lord has made, Let us Rejoice and Be Glad’ on Thursday. Eucharistic adoration is 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Divine Chaplet is 3 p.m. Rosary is 6 p.m.
ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 71 N. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, worships Sunday at 10:45 a.m. with the Rev. Paul N. Frank Jr. delivering the sermon “The Healer’s Touch.’ The Joyful Ringers under the direction of Susan Bondarenka will perform. There will be no 8:30 a.m. service on Sunday, May 6.
The church will have only one service at 10:30 a.m. Nursery is open to all infants during the 10:45 a.m. service. William Dreucci is director of music and senior choir director. Judith VanBremen is organist and chancel choir director. 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 the Holy Eucharist on Sunday at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Serving as chalice bearers and lectors will be David Hoover, Dr. Judith Taylor and Van Evans. Acting as crucifer and acolytes are Sarah Finnie, Meridith Balas and Marissa Springer. The men’s breakfast will be held on Saturday at 8 a.m. at the parish house and the ladies’ breakfast will be held concurrently at the Eat’n Park restaurant. The Holy Eucharist and healing service is held Wednesday at noon. The Rev. Thomas R. Finnie is the rector. For further information on church activities, phone 724-438-7731 or visit the Web site www.churchstpeters.org.
ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA, 121 Walnut Hill Road, Uniontown, worships Sunday with the sacrament of Holy Communion at 10:30 a.m. worship. On Thursday at 7:30 p.m., the prayer group will meet at the church. 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 April 27 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.
SMITHFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 20 Church St., worships Sundays at 9 a.m. This week, the Rev. Karen Gray will preach a sermon titled “The Turning Point.’ A special offering will be taken for “Nothing But Nets’ to combat malaria in the children of Africa. There is a prayer and meditation service led by a congregation member every Wednesday at 7 p.m. This Saturday, a casual contemporary service, including a skit, contemporary music, message from Gray and fellowship time will be held at 6 p.m.
SOLID ROCK MINISTRY – BREAD OF LIFE CHAPEL, 341 Coolspring Jumonville Road, Hopwood, 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 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. There is special anointed apostolic preaching and teaching. Leslie Fuller is pastor. For more information, phone 724-785-3457.
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 “The Wicked Bend the Bow.’ Loretta Denis is greeter. Doreen Myers is liturgist. The youth group will hold a white elephant rummage sale on May 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a bake sale and open kitchen for food and drink purchases. Contact Renee Dillow at 724-564-0136 for more information regarding church activities.
STANDING IN THE GAP presents Heath Berkshire, founder of SonLight Mission, on Friday, April 27, at 7 p.m. at Uniontown Free Methodist Church, Evans Street, Uniontown. SonLight Mission is an interdenominational ministry that empowers and equips followers of Jesus Christ to reach the physical and spiritual needs of people throughout the world by coordinating and leading short-term mission trips. Refreshments will be served.
For more information, call Barb VanVerth at 724-439-6523 or Marcia Martin at 724-564-1042. Standing in the Gap is a group of concerned Christians committed to preserving “One Nation Under God’ and Christian and family values.
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 “So They Could Understand.’ Refreshments will be served after worship.
THIRD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 425 Union St., Uniontown, in the Craig Meadows neighborhood, announces the Rev. Chris Enoch, senior pastor, will deliver the message “Lord of All Creation’ at both the 9 a.m. contemporary service and the 11 a.m. traditional service. This is the first in a series of messages titled “God at Work,’ which will investigate “some of the ways God is at work in our lives and our world.’ The mission team to Biloxi, Miss., will be commissioned for their work with Presbyterian Disaster Assistance. Childcare will be offered in a well-staffed nursery.
Senior High CrossWalk meets Sunday at 7 p.m. and Junior High CrossWalk meets Tuesday at 7 p.m. For adults, a wide variety of afternoon and evening Small Groups continue meeting this week. The men’s ministry will have trap shooting at the Fayette Gun Club on Wednesday at 5 p.m. The Presbyterian Women’s Association is hosting a covered-dish dinner at 6 p.m. on Wednesday with a presentation on the Missionary Journeys of St. Paul. The church has ample parking. For directions or more information, phone the church office at 724-438-2529 or visit the Web site at www.3rdpres.org.
TREE OF LIFE CONGREGATION, 242 S. High St., Morgantown, will host an Israel Fair on April 25 from 3 to 8 p.m. A team of four Israelis will present the sights, smells, tastes and sounds of Israel with food, music and arts and crafts. There will also be Israeli items for sale, such as jewelry, T-shirts and music. For more information, contact Rabbi David Feder at 304-292-7029.
TRINITY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH OF GOD, 126 Lincoln St., Uniontown, announces Sunday praise and worship is at 11 a.m. followed with an anointed message by the Rev. Stanley Flasher. Children’s church will be provided for children. There is a staffed nursery available. Communion is held the first Sunday of every month. There will be a lecture series on Wednesday at 7 p.m. given by the Rev. Amy Flasher on “The Blood of Jesus and its Relevance to today’s Church.’ For more information, phone the Rev. Stanley or Amy Flasher at 724-526-9636.
TRINITY UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, corner of Morgantown and West Fayette streets, Uniontown, worships Easter Sunday at 11 a.m. when guest speaker is Chad Bogdewic, a student at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Serving as liturgist is Jean Nass. Acolyte is George Hammond. Following worship, a coffee fellowship will be hosted in the chapel by Jennifer Beatty. 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, check the Web site at www.trinityupc.net or call the church office at 724-437-2709. For more information about the upcoming children’s Vacation Bible School June 11-15, check the kids’ Web site at www.tupckids.com.
TRIUMPHANT FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, located on Route 21 between Uniontown and McClellandtown, announces The Zach Ellsworth Band will be in concert today at 7 p.m. The church will hold two services Sunday at 9:50 and 11 a.m. Refreshments and fellowship will be in the Henry Mick Social Hall from 10:30 to 11 a.m. The Rev. Tom Barnhart Jr., senior pastor, will preach the message. On Wednesdays at 6p.m., the Rev. Gary French is teaching on angels. The ladies of the church will have their monthly brunch Saturday at 10 a.m. There will be a combined service on April 29, when the church will present a leadership theme. There will be no Sunday school or brunch that day. For more information, phone 724-437-5980.
UNIONTOWN CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 20 Robinson St., worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Vincent Cable will bring the message “Drop That Stone!’ Brenda Balsley is worship leader. Sarah DeFazio is interlude musician. Aaron Means is acolyte. Ed Hyjurick is children’s storyteller. Special music will be provided by the chancel choir. Nursery service is available for infants and preschoolers. For more information, call the church office at 724-438-8372.
UNIONTOWN CHURCH OF CHRIST, 70 Roosevelt Drive, announces its schedule of services. Sunday Bible study for all ages is at 9:30 a.m., followed by worship at 10:30 a.m. with a message by Joshua Rine. There is also worship Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at the church building. Midweek service is Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. For more information, phone 724-439-4747 or check the Web site at www.utowncofc.org.
UNITED BAPTIST CHURCH, 126 N. First St., Connellsville, will celebrate its 36th church anniversary on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. The Rev. Wesley Dobbs of Morning Star Baptist Church of Fairmont, W.Va., will be speaker. He will be joined by his choir and congregation. Dinner will be served from 1 to 3:30 p.m. The Rev. Albert L. Winfrey is host pastor.
UNITED MOUNTAIN CHISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, 603 Braddock Road, Farmington, announces spring revival will be held April 27-28 at 7 p.m. and April 29 at 6 p.m. with the Rev. Donald Lytle of Weirton, W.Va. Special music includes Free Spirit on April 27, Hillsmen on April 28 and Commissioners on April 29. The Rev. Dale Rexrode is pastor. For more information, call 724-329-1681.
WALNUT HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 132 Collier Road, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. The Rev. Arnold G. Husk is pastor. Earth Day will be observed, led by Joyce Breakwell and Sarah Fike. 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, will host missionary Marvin and Patti Thrasher from New Guinea for a special service Saturday at 7 p.m. Sunday worship is at 11 a.m. when Leona B. Huey will present a special song. There is also a service at 6 p.m. Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 6 p.m. The Rev. Bruce B. Poling is pastor. For more information, phone 724-677-2568.
WHARTON FURNACE UNION CHURCH, Wharton Furnace Road near Elliottsville, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. with Pastor J. Edward Loukota bringing the message “A Clean Up Hitter.’ Christine Kohlmeyer is guest organist. Congregational greeters and ushers are Jim O’Neil and Jim Doughty. A nursery and junior church is available. April 29, members gather at the church for the semi-annual road clean up. Pizza will be served afterwards. For further information on church activities or for transportation, call 724-329-4075 or 724-438-3109.
WHITE HOUSE FREE METHODIST CHURCH, located five miles south of Fairchance on Route 857 near Rich’s Garden Center, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with the Rev. George W. McLaughlin as speaker. Special ministry in song will be provided by Chuck Hoone and David Hoone.
Instrumentalists are Judy Hileman and Jim Lynn. There is another service Sunday at 7 p.m. with Time to Share by Barbara Meadows. A nursery will be provided for the morning service. For more information, phone the church office at 724-564-4765.
WOODBRIDGE UNION CHURCH, 849 Gans Woodbridge Road, Smithfield, worships Sunday at 10:45 a.m., when the Rev. Stanley L. Rogers will bring the message “Jesus, My All in All.’ A junior church is provided for youths 12 yeas old and under. For more information, contact Rogers at 724-564-1708.
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BEULAH BAPTIST CHURCH, 29 High House St., Smithfield, will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its pastor, The Rev. Dewvaul W. Tracy Jr. on Sunday, May 6. The day includes Sunday school at 9:55 a.m. with superintendent Deacon Daniel Tracy, 11:15 a.m. worship with the Rev. Spencer Harris, associate pastor of Antioch Baptist Church in Edenborn; and 3:15 p.m. worship with the Rev. Robert Crable, pastor of Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Fairchance. Theme is “Family Faith.’ Program chair is Toni Tracy and co-chair is Christine Martin. Dinner will be served immediately following worship. For more information, call 724-569-5380.
GREGG’S COUNTRY CRUISERS, (formerly Pioneer Trails Cluster Travel Group and led by the Rev. Gary L. Gregg) is announcing the following trips with pick ups in Washington, Bentleyville and California: May 17, “Beauty and the Beast’ with dinner at the Shakespeare’s Restaurant; June 21, “Oklahoma’ with dinner at the LeMont Restaurant and July 5, “White Christmas’ with dinner at the Grand Concourse. For more information, call 724-938-2529.
KLONDIKE CLERGY ASSOCIATION, representing the churches of Masontown and McClellandtown, is sponsoring the eighth annual German-Masontown CROP Walk on Sunday, May 20. Local churches, Scout groups, organizations and clubs are being invited to walk in this local effort to end hunger both locally and worldwide. The money raised goes to Church World Service, the parent organization of CROP. Twenty-five percent of the money is returned to the local community to assist local food banks address hunger needs at home. Last year, the local CROP Walk raised $5,900 and returned $1,475 to Masontown and McClellandtown food pantries. Anyone interested in participation should call the local coordinator, the Rev. Bob Lewis, at 724-583-9207. For more information about CROP Walks, check the Web site at www.cropwalk.org
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LIBERTY CHURCH OF GOD, Route 26, Gladefarms, W.Va., will have revival May 2-4 at 7 p.m. For more information, call 724-329-1466.
ST. OLIVER PLUNKETT, ST. MICHAEL ARCHANGEL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH IN FREDERICKTOWN, announces River of Life Group will hold a charismatic Mass on Thursday, May 3 at 6:30 p.m. The Rev. Dennis Bogusz of Holy Trinity Church in Connellsville will be celebrant. A hymn sing will be held at 6:30 p.m. A covered-dish social will follow the Mass in the parish hall.
THE 111TH FAYETTE COUNTY SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION will be held May 4-5 in the Mount Moriah Baptist Church, 30 Church St., Smithfield, with the theme “Be a Doer of the Word.’ Featured speaker
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