Church briefs
Feb. 9, 2007 New album: The Cordells, a gospel group from Scottdale, will release their new gospel music album in February titled “Still Miss Some Old Things.’ Soundtracks were produced in Nashville and Bristol, Tenn. The album is mostly composed of the Christian country genre but includes some Southern gospel. The final mix and master was produced at Complex One Studios in Indiana, Pa. The group has released radio singles from their other albums worldwide and plans to release selected numbers from their new album as radio singles. All their recording projects are available on the Web site www.cordellmusicgroup.com. The Cordells will present a concert from 10:45 a.m. to noon on Feb. 11 at Scottdale First Baptist Church. For more information, call 724-887-8450 or 724-887-9817.
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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 “Strike It Rich!’ 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 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Orders are due Sunday for daffodils, an annual fund-raiser that benefits the American Cancer Society. Give order forms to Jean Arnold. Flowers will be delivered March 23. Worship is Sunday at 9 a.m. The Rev. Michael Peton is pastor. Elders are Paul Rosneck and Rick Marker. Rosneck is worship leader. Cheryl Johnson is junior church leader. Cory Lent is acolyte. The evangelism ministry will hold a visitation night on Monday. Be at the church at 6:15 p.m.
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 “Why He Came,’ 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 music director and organist Jim Hutchinson. Loving Nursery Care is available for infants and children under 4. Children’s bulletins are available for ages 3 to 7. Tele-receivers are available for the hearing impaired. A coffee and fellowship hour will be held at noon in fellowship hall.
Asbury Youth meets Sunday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. for students in grades six to 12. The 6:30 p.m. 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 and Ira Fox. Refreshments and fellowship are at 6 p.m.
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. 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 “Stones…Stumbling Blocks or Stepping Stones.’ Due to last Sunday’s cancelation, the Souper Bowl of Caring offering will be received this week. This week an 11 a.m. lunch follows morning worship at South Church. 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 “Helpful Household Hints’ is the theme of the monthly meeting at 4 p.m. Saturday for the Ladies of CAC. Sunday services begin at 10 a.m. with music by the CAC praise team and a special song by Patty McClain. Choir practice will be at 4:30 p.m., followed by a member’s meeting at 6 p.m. with fellowship in the CAC activity center afterwards. Wednesday services begin with Sunday school 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 BAPTIST CHURCH, located on McClellandtown Road, Route 21, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. with the Rev. Ron Hudson speaking. College & Career age meets Sunday at 6:30 p.m. for fellowship and Bible study. 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 Hudson while Children’s Patches and Grace ministry and youths also meet. For more information, call 724-439-0301.
CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, located at 34 Clark St. and the corner of Collins Avenue, Uniontown, worships at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. The congregation will observe Scout Sunday. The Rev. Maryann Long will deliver the message “Rooted in Joy!’ Dr. David Boyd will be organist. Greeters will be Robin Hill and her son, Zack. Acolytes will be Zack Hill and Aaron Smitley. Junior church leader will be Jan Naymick. Confirmation class will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Youth group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. A fully staffed nursery and babyland are available.
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. The Rev. Art Mace will provide the message and Meghan Mace will do special music.
On Sunday, worship is at 10:30 a.m. when Mace, senior pastor, will give the message “I’m a Reasonable Person, But …’ and David Landi 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. 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. Jack Herman will continue the series “The Greatest True Story in All of History,’ looking at the message of the entire Bible. This week’s message will be “Receiving God’s Gift of the Nations: Understanding God’s Missionary Heart and Living Our Lives in Light of It.’ 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 the Financial Peace University and Alliance Women. AWANA for children, 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, will begin March 3 at 10 a.m. and will meet at the church. Those planning to attend should call the church office. For more information on church ministries, phone 724-437-6850.
CHESTNUT RIDGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY: One Way will present a special benefit concert for Chestnut Ridge Christian Academy in Uniontown at 7 p.m. today at Uniontown Free Methodist Church, 301 Evans St. The gospel trio is comprised of Jamie Tressler and Sally and Tim Soom. Their ministry has taken them to many churches and they have appeared on Cornerstone TV and Family Life TV. Their music is a collection of Southern gospel, traditional and bluegrass gospel. For more information or directions, call 724-439-1090.
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. Lenten dinners will begin Feb. 21 at 6:30 p.m. in the basement.
CONFIRMING WORD MINISTRY, 301 Fairview Ave., Masontown, will have its annual Friends and Family Day on Sunday with service at 3 p.m., hosted by Mount Calvary Baptist Church of Fairchance. Lunch will be served between 1 and 3 p.m. For more information, phone 724-737-5078.
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, announces there will be a Valentine’s dinner at Hoss’s Steak House today at 6:45 p.m. The church worships Sunday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Gary J. Smith Sr. There is Children’s church. A brunch will be held at 10:15 a.m. before 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. Roland O’Brien.
DUNLAP’S CREEK CHURCH, 502 Twin Hills Road, Merrittstown, also known as the Old Stone Church, welcomes Harry Wilson as guest speaker to Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service.
EAST LIBERTY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 169 Main St., Vanderbilt, announces the District III meeting of the Presbytery of Redstone is being hosted by East Liberty and Laurel Hill Presbyterian Churches from 1 to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. The topic is “Personal Transformation and Spiritual Growth,’ a study of personal call and spiritual development. Officials said, “All members of the congregations in Redstone Presbytery are invited and encouraged to attend and join us for a time of study and fellowship.’ East Liberty worships Sunday at 11 a.m. with Pastor David McElroy. The grief support group will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday. The women’s and men’s Bible study groups will meet Thursday at 6 p.m.
For more information, check the Web site at www.forministry.com/USPAPCUSAELPCE/
EMMANUEL BIBLE CHURCH, a Pentecostal church, located at 405 W. George St., Carmichaels, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. and Wednesday at 7 p.m. The Rev. Roy D. Hetrick is pastor. For more information, phone 724-966-8014.
FAIRCHANCE 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 7 p.m. For more information, call the Rev. Shirley Victor at 724-564-0211.
FAIRVIEW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Laurendale Road, Grindstone, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. James Myers giving the sermon “Oh Say Can You See.’ Acolytes are Megan and Harrison Boyd. Special music is provided by the choir and Jeff Hayducko at the piano. Communion will be given this Sunday. Bible study will begin Wednesday at 7 p.m. Plans are being made to go out to lunch after this Sunday for Valentine’s Day. There will be a 7 p.m. service on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 21. For further information, phone 724-677-9940 or 724-677-2151.
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 OF CLARKSVILLE, 171 First St., will celebrate Deacon’s Rally on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. The Rev. Herman Jackson, pastor of Mount Lebanon Baptist Church in Brownsville, will be guest speaker. The congregation and choir will accompany him. Deacon Jack Brower is chairman. Dinner will be served after the morning service.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, Fairchance, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Scott C. Hoppe bringing the message “How to Stay Young Forever.’ There is also worship at 6 p.m. Sunday with Hoppe delivering the message “God is Greater’ while the Good News Club for children in grades kindergarten through fifth meets. Wednesday at 7 p.m., the congregation meets for prayer and Bible study. Youths in grades six to 12 also meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. Childcare and transportation are available for all services. For more information, call the church office at 724-564-2080.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 515 Morgantown St., Point Marion, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. Pastor Kathy Griffith will bring the message “God’s Everlasting Arms.’ For more information, call 724-725-5187.
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, on Sunday will have Coffee and Donut Fellowship Day at 10:15 a.m. This is Deacon’s Fund Sunday. Worship is at 10:45 a.m. with the Rev. Andy Miles preaching. There is weekly Communion. At 4 p.m., there will be a memorial service and celebration of the life of Pat Harris, who passed away on Feb. 4. A dinner will follow. The 6 p.m. service will not be held this week. 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 “A Level Place’ during Sunday’s 10:55 a.m. service. 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. Debbie Shuff is worship leader. Courtney Kochis is acolyte. Ernie and Bernice Bradmon will greet the congregation. The Junior Youth Group resumes for the spring quarter Sunday 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 “As I Have Loved You’ at the 10 a.m. worship service Sunday. Nursery care is available every Sunday. The Luketiches will serve as greeters. Linda Savochka will lead Scripture reading. Allen Free will serve as acolyte. The choir will perform. Youth Bible study is available during worship. The deacons will host coffee hour immediately following worship in the coffee hour room. The Daisytown Presbyterian Church will hold its service at 11:45 a.m. For more information on services and activities, call 724-938-7676.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 114 W. Church St., Fairchance, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. The Rev. Robert Robinson, guest speaker, will give the sermon “Love That’s Unending.’ Organist/choir director is Marcia Goisse. Amy Lewis is pianist. Bill Grimm is greeter and head usher for February. Bill Zinck is liturgist. Jeremy Rich is acolyte. Ushers are Barb Reiprich, Randy Grimm and Bill Grimm. Stacey Szewczyk has the nursery. Nursery accommodations are available. For more information on church activities, phone 724-564-2042.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 102 W. Church Ave., Masontown, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. This week’s worship leader, Benjamin Glaser, will give the sermon “Our Trust is in the Lord.’ The choir will lead morning hymns, directed by Robin Carr. Kathy West is greeter this month. Ushers are Frank Martin, Arnold Koon, David Martin and Peter Sisko. Minute for Mission is by Frank Martin. Weight Watchers meets in the social room Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.
The church invites the public to attend Community Kitchen, located in the church social room. Meals are provided by the community at no cost, however, donations are accepted. Next scheduled dinner is Feb. 20. For more information, call the church at 724-583-7840.
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 “Agape Love.’ The adult choir, directed by Thomas Rishel, will sing. There will be a special time for youths. There is a staffed nursery for children age 4 and younger sponsored by the deacons. For more information about the church, phone 724-785-3080.
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 “Love, the Greatest Gift of All.’ Nursery is provided. For more information, call 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, 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-aged 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 Pastor Greg Cooper bringing the message “Blessings and Woes.’ Calling the office at 724-437-6161 provides transportation. A nursery is provided for worship and Sunday school. This is Blanket Sunday. On Sunday, there is a membership and baptism class from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. and Senior BYF is from 5 to 7 p.m. On Tuesday, there is no Bethel PLUS but there is dartball at 7 p.m. with the Brethren at Great Bethel. On Wednesday, there is BYF from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Bible study is Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
GREENE VALLEY PRESYBYTERIAN CHURCH, located at 104 E. Green St., Carmichaels, worships Sunday at 10:50 a.m.
HOPEWELL UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 400 Hopewell Road, Brownsville, across from Acklin Cemetery, Luzerne Township, celebrates Souper Bowl Sunday at 9:30 a.m. when the Rev. Gail E. Mason’s sermon is “Here I Am, Lord, Use Me.’ Canned goods, dry goods and cash will be collected to go to the local food bank. February is also Kitchen Shower time for Hopewell. Janet Adamovich is organist.
LAUREL HILL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 327 Laurel Hill Road, Dunbar, three miles east of Route 51 towards Leisenring, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. with Pastor Bonnie Hartley delivering the sermon “Who Me?’ The youth and adult choir will sing. Kids Corner immediately follows worship. Upcoming events: On Feb. 18, Doughnut Sunday fellowship begins at 9:45 a.m.
LAUREL MOUNTAIN BAPTIST CHURCH, 1980 Wharton Furnace Road, Gibbon Glade, located one mile north of the Mason-Dixon Line, Route 381, offers 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.
LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH, 183 Oliver Road, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. The sermon is “Shine Like a Star.’ Special guest is Inner Light Gospel. Dinner will be served afterward. Everyone who joins the church in February will be a charter member. For any prayer, need or counseling, call the Rev. Ewing M. Marietta at 724-626-1265. The church’s vision is “Building relationships that last forever.’ Churchgoers are invited to dress as comfortably as they like. For women who are engaged or married, the church is offering “Created to be his helpmate’ Bible study, which meets Thursdays at 11 a.m. For more information, phone 724-626-1265.
MASONTOWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, located on the corner of Main and Cross streets, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. The Rev. Bob Lewis will preach. Hospitality, a time of food and fellowship, will follow the service at 12:15 p.m. in the church social hall. The children’s education is called Bible Club and is held Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. with games, snacks, crafts and a lesson. It is open to the community. Youth group for students in grades six to 12 is on Sunday at 7 p.m. On Tuesdays, Lewis will teach a Bible study on the book of Psalms. It is a 13-week study examining the different kinds of psalms in the Bible. There is a charge for the study book. This is also open to the community. For more information about the church and its ministries, contact the office at 724-583-9207 or visit the Web site at www.mumchurch.org or e-mail the pastor at mum-church2@verizon.net.
MCCLELLANDTOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Route 21, Church Hill, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Geoffrey Rach delivering the sermon “Easy for You to Say Jesus,’ sixth in the “Lessons From the Mount’ series.
MORNING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH, Newell, announces the coffeehouse will be open Saturday at 7 p.m. with guest musicians Free Spirit. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish. Sunday worship is at 10 a.m. On Sunday at 6 p.m., a seminar titled “Understanding Spiritual Gifts, Miracles and Healings’ will be held. The Rev. Mitch Wall is pastor. Wednesday Bible study/prayer meeting is at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Angel Zueger at 724-785-8513.
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. Steve John will bring the message at the 10:45 a.m. worship service. Music will be provided by the Witness Jesus Band and the Senior Choir. For more information, phone 724-569-4890.
MOUNT OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH, 51 Stewart Ave., Uniontown, announces on Sunday, Feb. 18, at 4 p.m., the Mount Olivet New Direction Mass Choir will host a Black History Service at the church. For more information, phone the church at 724-438-7489.
NEW GENEVA BAPTIST CHURCH, Front Street, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. when the Rev. Robert J. Robinson delivers the message “Love That’s Unending.’ Aimee Zinn and Glorybound Express will present special music. Children’s church is at 10 a.m.
NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 126 Brownsville Ave., Brownsville, hosts a free coffee and doughnut fellowship every Sunday at 9 a.m. Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. Thursday evening is Family Night. Adults have Bible study while youth group IGNITE meets. There are also activities and lessons for elementary-aged students. Mondays at 7 p.m., WAIT Fellowship, a weight-loss group meets. For more information or transportation, call the church at 724-785-7141.
NEW SALEM PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 27 S. Mill St., worships Sunday at 11 a.m. when four new members are welcomed into the congregation: Mary Hickle, Barbara Kipila, and Mark and Nicole Timperio. The Rev. Norma Prina Murphy will deliver the sermon “Blessings and Curses and Woes, Oh, My!’ Greeters are Bob and Pearl Cole. Ushers for February are Tom Martin, Hobie Carroll, Wally Velosky and Dan Voithoffer. A nursery is provided during worship for children ages 6 and under. Kristen Wingard is the acolyte for February. There will be a Hunger Fund Luncheon in the social room following worship with soup, pie and a time of fellowship. A freewill offering will be collected. The luncheon is hosted by the deacons. 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, 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 Riley A. Rankin. Before worship begins, Rankin’s picture and a few fun facts will be displayed on the big screen. The service begins with a mini-hymn sing. Matthew and Michael Watson will be acolytes. Randi Henderson, student associate, will lead worship. Special music will be provided by the PV Adult Vocal Choir. Final donations for the 2007 Souper Bowl of Caring will be received, including money and non-perishable food items. They will support the food pantry in conjunction with the Fayette County Community Action Food bank. A confirmation class for youths ages 12 to 15 who seek to be members will be held during the weeks preceding Easter. The initial class will be held Feb. 18 following worship. The youth class will be confirmed and received into membership on Easter Sunday, April 8. During Lent, a study of Christian practices will be held on Sundays at 6 p.m. at Pleasant View. For more information on any activities, call the church office at 724-677-2149.
POINT MARION UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, located on the corner of Route 119 and Broadway Street, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Karen Gray will deliver the message titled “Rejoice and Be Glad.’ The Family Ministries Dinner follows worship today.
ROSCOE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 300 Main St., announces the Rev. Dr. John Rankin returns to lead Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service. Linda Mudry will be worship greeter. The congregational meeting will follow worship to receive reports of church groups and consider other business. The loose offering will go for the missions of the deacons. Rankin’s sermon is “Who’s Hot! Who’s Not!’ The study of the national bestseller “The Purpose Driven Life’ continues at adult Sunday school class at 9:30 a.m. For more information on the church, phone 724-938-3787.
ST. GEORGE MARONITE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6 Lebanon Terrace, Uniontown, will observe the Feast day of St. Maron, the father of the Maronites, today with a 9 a.m. Liturgy celebrated by the Rev. Joseph R. David who reminds all Maronites that this is a holy day of obligation.
ST. GEORGE SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH IN CARMICHAELS will join other Orthodox Churches around the world in celebrating Meatfare Sunday – the Sunday of the Last Judgment this week. Sunday marks the last day for the eating of meat until Pascha (April 8) as Orthodox Christians prepare for the beginning of the Great Lent on Feb. 19. The Rev. Rodney Torbic is pastor.
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH, Third Street, Lawrence, will host its annual Deacon’s Day on Sunday at 4 p.m. The Rev. Freda Clemons, pastor of First Baptist Church in Westland, Pa., will be guest speaker. The Rev. Melvin Wilson is host pastor.
The church welcomes The Men of Friendship Baptist Church in Washington in concert on Sunday, Feb. 18, at 4 p.m. There is no charge to attend. The Rev. Melvin Wilson is host pastor. For more information, contact Betty Gipson at 724-223-0445.
ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 50 Jefferson Ave., Uniontown, on Thursday will have “A Day of Prayer: For Graces and Blessing for Peace For Our Country.’ 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. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHAPEL, Tridentine Latin Mass, located at Route 30 near Mountain View Inn in Greensburg, announces its schedule of Masses is Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and holy days at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call 724-837-5053.
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 “What’s Wrong with Laughing?’ The nursery is open to all infants for the 10:45 a.m. worship service. 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 worship with the Holy Eucharist 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 will be Brennan Ruthardt, Meridith Balas and Timothy Waggett. 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 at 10:30 a.m. with Holy Communion. Fellowship time will follow the service. On Thursday from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., “Brown Bags and the Bible’ will be held at the church. Focus will be on the biblical passages appointed for the next Sunday. Participants 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.
SERVANT SONG MINISTRIES, 720 E. Greene St., Waynesburg, offers Healing Prayer Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noon and 7 to 8:30 p.m. The Rev. Peter Ostrander, vicar of St. George’s Episcopal Church in Waynesburg and regional director of the International Order of St. Luke the physician, an interdenominational organization that fosters the continuation of the healing ministry within the Church today, is available to individual private healing prayer ministry. Appointments are helpful but not required.
“Gone From My Sight,’ a grief ministry program, will be held on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. Reservations are helpful but not necessary. For more information or to register, phone 724-852-2133.
“Facing Your Giants’ by Max Lucado is the February book selection for the “Whatsoever’ fellowship that meets Feb. 23 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Following the directive in Phillippians 4:8, Servant Song offers fellowship with people who enjoy reading, discussing and pondering good Christian literature. Nancy McClarren will facilitate the program. To register, call 724-852-2133.
Registration deadline is extended for Learning to Pray for Healing Workshop on Feb. 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. New deadline is Monday. Ostrander will lead the workshop.
Lenten reflection series meets Mondays from 7 to 8:30 p.m., beginning Feb. 26, and Thursdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m., beginning Feb. 22. For more information on Servant Song Ministries, phone 724-852-2133.
SMITHFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 20 Church St., worships Sunday at 9 a.m. and the first and third Saturday of the month at 6 p.m. The Rev. Karen Gray will deliver the message “Rejoice and Be Glad.’ A congregation member leads a prayer and meditation service 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. There is special anointed apostolic preaching and teaching. Leslie Fuller is pastor. For more information, phone 724-785-3457.
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 MINISTRY- FAITH, HOPE, LOVE, 34 Millview St., Uniontown, announces Solid Rock is having a hoagie fund-raiser today from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information or to place an order, call the Rev. Elmer “Buzz’ Hall at 724-880-4714 or 724-438-2273.
Sunday fellowship is from 9 to 9:50 a.m. There is praise and worship at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. The food pantry is in operation Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and by calling Hall. There is also family Bible study Tuesday and Wednesday at 7 p.m. Thursday, there is a leadership training course at 7 p.m. Free clothing is available Monday, Wednesday and Friday from noon to 4 p.m. at the Solid Rock Ministry-Bread of Life Chapel in Hopwood or by calling Hall.
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 “Blessings and Woes.’ Greeter is Luana Catlett and liturgist is Renee Dillow. Dartball team will play at home versus Republic Christian on Tuesday. Kid’s Club has been changed to Tuesday, Feb. 20, at 6 p.m. The Sunday School Bible Quiz will begin on Feb. 25. Contact Renee Dillow at 724-564-0136 for more information regarding church activities.
TENT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located at the intersection of Route 119 and Tent Church Road, south of Uniontown, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. when the Rev. Andrew Slade brings the message “Working Out What God Has Worked In.’ Robert Tantlinger will present special music. Tara and Mary Beth Riggin donated a bell to the church. For more information, call 724-564-2919.
THIRD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 425 Union St., Uniontown, in the Craig Meadows neighborhood, announces Erick Fitzgerald, director of outreach and discipleship, will deliver the message “Planted in the Word’ at both Sunday’s 9 a.m. contemporary service and the 11 a.m. traditional service. Childcare is available in a well-staffed nursery. There is ample, main-level parking.
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. Wise and Alive, the senior ministry of the church, is presenting a Valentine luncheon on Wednesday at noon. The Men’s Ministry invites men and boys of the area to a Wild Game Dinner on Feb. 20 at the church. Registration and “bragging time’ begins at 6 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. A program featuring Steve Chapman, an avid hunter, storyteller and songwriter, will follow at 7:30 p.m. To make a reservation or for more information, call 724-438-2529.
MidWeek Electives, beginning Feb. 22 and running through April 5, is a time of activities for all ages that begins at 5:30 p.m. with a meal. Dinner is free but donations are accepted. After dinner, there is nursery care along with a wide variety of activities and Bible studies for youths in pre-kindergarten through junior high. Adults and older teenagers can choose from the following: “Walk Away the Pounds,’ featuring exercise, fellowship and spiritual refreshment; a Bible study on the Gospel of Mark, led by the Rev. Chris Enoch, senior pastor; Finances 101, a series of presentations on money issues; and chancel choir. Call the church to register. For directions or more information, phone the church office at 724-438-2529 or visit the Web site at www.3rdpres.org.
TRINITY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH OF GOD, 126 Lincoln St., Uniontown, announces Sunday services are at 10 and 11 a.m. with praise and worship followed with an anointed message by the Rev. Stanley Flasher. There is also a service at 6 p.m. Children’s church and nursery are provided for the 11 a.m. service. Wednesday service is at 7 p.m. For more information, phone 724-526-9636.
TRINITY UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, corner of Morgantown and West Fayette streets, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. when the Rev. Michael I. Orsted gives the sermon “You Are Blessed.’ The liturgist is Nancy Vernon and the acolyte is Gigi Beatty. The children’s choir will present special music, following worship a coffee fellowship will be hosted in the chapel by Vickie Leone. Large-print bulletins and hearing devices are available during worship. A nursery is provided during the worship hour for children 5 and under.
At 5:30 p.m. Sunday, a special craft dinner will be hosted by the Christian education committee in the Westminster Room downstairs. A simple dinner of pasta, salad and bread will be served and following dinner, the junior and senior high students will lead the making of crafts and decorations for the upcoming Jungle Jaunt Vacation Bible School, planned for the week of June 11. The goal is to involve as many people from the congregation in preparation for the program. 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. following fellowship at 10:30 a.m. in the Henry Mick fellowship hall. The Rev. Tom Barnhart Jr. will preach the message. This Sunday at 6 p.m., the church will gather for its annual society meeting. On Wednesday after a Bible study with Brother Randy Byers, a covered-dish dinner will be served. For more information, call 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 “Six Ways to Revitalize Our Church.’ Aaron Means is acolyte. Haley Wable is interlude musician. Paula Works is children’s storyteller. The chancel choir will provide special music under the direction of Jeremy Kendall and accompanied by Pam Rossini. 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, 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.
UNIONTOWN CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, located on Jeffreys Lane off Route 857, will have Sunday worship service at 10:50 a.m. titled “The Love Letters From God.’ There is also worship at 6 p.m. Wednesday prayer and Bible study is at 6 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 FREE METHODIST CHURCH, 300 Evans St., located at the corner of Euclid Avenue and Evans Street one block from the B.J. Mundel furniture store on Uniontown’s East End, will have a special service at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday. The Rev. James Jobes, senior minister will deliver the sermon via a live broadcast from Maturin, Venezuela. The message will be recorded and played for the 11 a.m. service as well. A group of 17 is on a mission trip sponsored by SonLight Missions to lay the foundation for an orphanage building. For more information on other church services and ministries, call the church office at 724-438-3438.
WALNUT HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 132 Collier Road, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. when the Rev. Arnold G. Husk gives the sermon “Passionate Christians.’ 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. Terry Poling will present a special song. There is also worship Sunday at 6 p.m. The Nazarene Missions International service, led by president Leona B. Huey, will be held Wednesday at 6 p.m. The Rev. Bruce B. Poling is pastor. For more information, call 724-677-2568.
WHARTON FURNACE UNION CHURCH, located on the Wharton Furnace Road near Elliottsville, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. J. Edward Loukota will bring the message continuing with Part 2 “The Difference Between Your Head and Your Heart.’ Gail Carlins, director of music ministries, accompanied by Jason King, will provide special music. On Sunday, March 18, a congregational meeting will be held immediately after the service for the purpose of voting on a revision of the church charter. For further information on church activities or to arrange transportation, phone the office 724-329-4075 or 724-438-3109.
WHITE HOUSE FREE METHODIST CHURCH, located five miles south of Fairchance on Route 857 near Rich’s Garden Center, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with the Rev. George W. McLaughlin as speaker. Special ministry in song will be provided by Missi Howell and Chrissi Myers. Instrumentalists are Jim Lynn and Paula Bennett. There is another service Sunday at 7 p.m. with Time to Share by Lelia Moser. A nursery will be provided for all ages. For more information, phone the church office at 724-564-4765.
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CLARKSVILLE AREA (WASHINGTON AND GREENE COUNTIES): Church leaders announce the annual World Day of Prayer service will be held on March 2 at 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Clarksville in Pitt Gas. The theme is “Prayer – Our Connection to God’s Undying Love,’ chosen by the steering committee led by Ritz Hritz. The Rev. James Cherry, pastor of First Baptist Church, will facilitate the program. Assisting will be the Rev. Frank Queen of the Clarksville Missionary Church, the Rev. Chuck House of the Clarksville Christian Church, the Rev. J. Frances Frazier of St. Thomas and St. Marcellus Roman Catholic Churches of Clarksville and Jefferson, and the Rev. John Garvin of Clarksville Pleasant Valley Presbyterian Church and the Millsboro Presbyterian Church. The community choir is being assembled from the members of the participating churches and will be directed by Janet Shumaker. Juanita Jones of the Mariana Baptist Church will be accompanist. All churches are welcome regardless of denomination. To be included in the program or for information about the service or joining the choir, contact Cherry at 724-883-2141 or Hritz at 724-377-1721. Following the service, light refreshments will be served.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH is planning a one-day bus trip on April 28 to Altoona with a vehicular ride to Horseshoe Curve, Railroad Museum Baker Mansion and buffet lunch at Allegro Restaurant, Oak Spring Winery, Gardner Candies and ice cream parlor. For more information, phone Monica Maleski at 724-872-5626.
TOURS PLANNED: A pilgrimage to Poland called “Footsteps of Pope John Paul,’ will be led by the Rev. Rick Kosisko of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in North Huntingdon, April 17-25. A tour of northern Italy and Rome is planned for May 15-24. For a detailed information packet, call 1-800-242-0728, fax 724-543-2938, write 101 West High St., Kittanning 16201, or e-mail padre16201@yahoo.com and include a mailing address. Space is limited.