Church briefs
Feb. 16, 2007 Today through next week:
ABUNDANT LIFE CHURCH, 1239 Brownfield Road, Uniontown, myabundantlife.org, worships Sunday at 9:15 and 10:45 a.m. Pastor Nicholas J. Cook will deliver the message “Fringe Benefits.’ Small group Bible studies are offered at 9:30 a.m. Refreshments are served at 10:20 a.m.
ALLISON CHRISTIAN CHURCH announces The Week of Compassion begins Sunday. A special offering will be collected this Sunday and Feb. 25. Worship is Sunday at 9 a.m. The Rev. Michael Peton is pastor. Ash Wednesday service will be held at 7 p.m. Church youths will participate in a 30-hour fast Friday, Feb. 23, through Saturday, Feb. 24. A covered-dish dinner will be held on Sunday, Feb. 25, at 4:30 p.m. to commemorate the Week of Compassion.
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 “What Are You Willing and Able to Do?’ praise choruses led by song leader Barb Cruse and 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 available for ages 3 to 7. Tele-receivers are available for the hearing impaired.
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.
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE IN MASONTOWN: Masontown United Methodist Church will host an Ash Wednesday service at 7 p.m. that is open to Christians of all faiths whose church may not be offering an Ash Wednesday service. Ash Wednesday is the beginning of Lent and includes the traditional imposition of ashes on one’s forehead as a sign of repentance. For more information, contact the Rev. Bob Lewis at 724-583-9207.
BREAKTHROUGH WORSHIP CENTER, located on Ferguson Road in Mount Braddock, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. The church praise band will lead contemporary worship service and the Rev. Adam Lawson, senior pastor, will bring the anointed word. The church also worships Sunday at 6 p.m. when the final discipleship class will meet and prepares to graduate Feb. 24 at 5 p.m. and a special dinner will be held at USA Steakhouse. Intercessory prayer is held Mondays at 6 p.m. and before each service. A special worship schedule change to announce is midweek worship is being changed from Thursdays to Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Ignited youth group will also meet and begin preparing for their trip to Pensacola, Fla. Upcoming events include: Mentorship Sunday Night on Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. Beginning in March, the church evangelism and mentorship teams launch. Free clothing giveaway will be held March 3. Women of Valor conference is April 26-28. For more information about the church or service times, contact the church by e-mail at breakthroughwc@aol.com or call 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. 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 “Dividends from Troubles.’ Ash Wednesday Silent Communion is at South Church and West Bend from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at 7 p.m. is the Community Lenten Service at First Christian Church in Republic. For more information about any of the Brownsville Charge churches, call 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 a special song by Barb Carson. At 6 p.m., CAC will have an evangelistic service with preaching from the Rev. Danny Aber and music featuring the CAC Choir. Wednesday services begin with Missions Department focused prayer, followed by Bible teaching at 7:30 p.m. For more information, phone 724-438-5052 or visit the Web site at www.calvaryapostolicchurch.org.
CALVIN UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 307 Spring St., Brownsville, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. The Rev. Aleda Arnold Menchyk is pastor. The sermon is “Confronted.’ The chancel choir will sing. Ash Wednesday service with the sacrament of Holy Communion and the imposition of ashes will take place at 7 p.m. at Fort Burd Presbyterian Church. For more information on church ministries, call 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 Darlene Landi presenting special music and Dave Landi presenting the message.
On Sunday, worship is at 10:30 a.m. when the Rev. Art Mace, senior pastor, will give the message “The Perfect Man’ and Keithette Quarrick will give the children’s message. Patty Roddy is pastoral associate and Denise Zundel is director of music ministries. The chancel choir will provide music for the morning service. Morning announcements begin at 10:20. 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.
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., on Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. Featured artists are the Latrobe Gospel Singers and Sharon Honsaker. For more information, phone 724-569-0339 or 724-564-5738.
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 be held every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the basement, beginning Feb. 21.
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.
DUNLAP’S CREEK CHURCH, 502 Twin Hills Road, Merrittstown, also known as the Old Stone Church, welcomes Ross Ackinclose as guest speaker to Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service. A rummage sale will be held March 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and March 3 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Academy in Merrittstown.
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, 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. Missionaries Jerry and Paula Ireland will be guest speakers. The Irelands will be serving in Zambia, Southern Africa. DivorceCare, a weekly seminar and support group for those who are separated or divorced, will also meet at 6 p.m.
On Wednesday, Family Night begins at 7 p.m. with Royal Rangers and Missionettes for children, 212 Ministry for youths, THE SOURCE for young adults and Griefshare. The Rev. Bill Kiger leads an adult Bible study on “Salvation and the Spirit.’ Celebrate Recovery, a faith-based recovery program meets Fridays 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, 515 Morgantown St., Point Marion, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. Pastor Kathy Griffith will bring the message “Building One Another.’ Midweek prayer and Bible study will suspend meeting until March. For more information, call 724-725-5187.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GRINDSTONE, 529 Grindstone Road, gathers for worship Sunday at 10:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. with Larry Smith, minister. On Saturday, Feb. 24, at 6 p.m., Master Puppets of First Methodist Church of Murrysville will perform a puppet show. For more information, call 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 at 10:45 a.m. with the Rev. Andy Miles preaching. There is weekly Communion. There is also a 6 p.m. service. Youth group for students in grades seven through 12 meets at 7 p.m. Adult or youth Bible study is Wednesday at 7 p.m. 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 Week of Compassion offering will be collected during Sunday’s 10:55 a.m. worship service when the Rev. J.W. Hormell will deliver the message “Compassion.’ 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. Taylor Frost is acolyte. Cory Lawson is worship leader. Ernie and Eunice Bradmon will greet the congregation. Immediately following the service, friends and members of the congregation will join together for a covered-dish fellowship dinner in the Mariam Anthony Fellowship Hall. The junior youth group meets at 5 p.m. in fellowship hall.
Ash Wednesday service begins at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary led by Hormell. The first Brownsville Ministerial Association Lenten service will be held Thursday at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary. The Rev. Alexander Jalso will deliver the message. 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 “Nothing Will Separate Us From the Love of God’ at the 10 a.m. worship service Sunday. This is Commission Sunday to commission missionaries in Haiti. Nursery care is available every Sunday. The Turosik Family will serve as greeters. Nancy Fowler will lead Scripture reading. Elton Bodnar will serve as acolyte. The choir will perform. Youth Bible study is available during worship. The deacons will host coffee hour after worship in the coffee hour room. 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, 114 W. Church St., Fairchance, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. The Rev. Robert Robinson, guest speaker, will give the sermon “Legalism.’ Organist/choir director is Marcia Goisse. Amy Lewis is pianist. Bill Grimm is greeter and head usher for February. Randy Grimm is liturgist. Joshua DuBois is acolyte. Ushers are Stacey Szewczyk, Renee DuBois and Joshua DuBois. Beth Rich 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 “The Body and the Blood.’ 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 the Rev. Geoff Rach.
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 Tuesday. For more information, call 724-583-7840 or 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 “The Transfiguration.’ The sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will be held in observance of the Transfiguration of the Lord. 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. The monthly special offering for the Brownsville Soup Kitchen will be held this Sunday.
The four Presbyterian churches of Brownsville will have a combined Ash Wednesday service at 7 p.m. at Fort Burd with imposition of ashes and the sacrament of Holy Communion. Participating will be the Rev. Gail Mason, pastor at Hopewell United Presbyterian Church and moderator of Dunlaps Creek United Presbyterian Church; the Rev. Aleda Arnold Menchyk, pastor of Calvin United Presbyterian Church; the Rev. Alexander Jalso, retired; and Lawson, pastor of Fort Burd. For more information, call 724-785-3080.
GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH, 1 Grace Lane, off Derrick Avenue, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. when Daniel Pierce from Greenville, Ohio, will be guest speaker. Nursery is provided. For more information, phone 724-437-3401.
GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, currently holding services at the South Union Township Fire Department Social Hall, 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 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.
GREENE VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 104 E. Greene St., Carmichaels, worships each Sunday at 10:50 a.m.
HOPEWELL UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 400 Hopewell Road, Brownsville, across from Acklin Cemetery, Luzerne Township, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. The Rev. Gail E. Mason’s sermon is “The Word of God (Part 2) Looking to Jesus to Find Our Way.’ Minute for Mission concerns the First Fruits Offering, which will be received during the service. 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 “A Glow Is A Good Thing!’ It is Transfiguration Sunday on the church calendar. The youth and adult choir will sing. Doughnut Sunday fellowship begins at 9:45 a.m. Howard and Tyler Metzger will be acolytes. Ash Wednesday service is this week at 7 p.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.’ Everyone who joins the church in February will be charter members. For any prayer, need or counseling, call the Rev. Ewing M. Marietta at 724-626-1265.
MASONTOWN CROP WALK: A planning meeting is being held on Feb. 24 at 10 a.m. at Masontown United Methodist Church for anyone interested in helping to plan and coordinate the May 20 walk. For more information, contact the Rev. Bob Lewis at 724-583-9207.
MASONTOWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, on the corner of Main and Cross streets, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. The Rev. Bob Lewis will preach. 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 is leading a Bible study on the book of Psalms. For more information, contact the office at 724-583-9207, visit the Web site at www.mumchurch.org or e-mail the pastor at mumchurch2@verzion.net.
MCCLELLANDTOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Route 21, Church Hill, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Geoffrey Rach delivering the sermon “Building Tips From the Master,’ concluding the “Lessons From the Mount’ series. Communion will be celebrated on Feb. 25, the first Sunday in Lent.
The congregation will join Pleasant View Presbyterian Church at Smock for a Meager Meal of soup and bread at 6 p.m. on Ash Wednesday and worship at 7 p.m. Rach will join the Rev. Keith Conover, pastor of Pleasant View, in leading the service. Anyone planning to attend the meal should call Trenea Coffman at 724-737-5919 by Sunday.
MOUNT LEBANON BAPTIST CHURCH, Baltimore Street, Brownsville, announces the Chrysanthemum Club is having its annual Black History Month program on Sunday at 4 p.m. Dr. Adrienne Lancaster of Hiller will be guest speaker. The Young and Gifted Choir and Silent Witness Mime Group from California University will perform. The Rev. Dr. Herman B. Jackson is pastor.
MOUNT MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH, 30 Church St., Smithfield, worships Sunday at 8:30 a.m., led by Pastor Darrell Edgar with music by 70 Disciples. A time of fellowship and refreshments will follow. Brock Hartman will bring the message “Why Are You Here?’ 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 at 4 p.m., the Mount Olivet New Direction Mass Choir will host a Black History Month service at the church. For more information, call 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 “Legalism.’ Janet Robinson, Zach Dice, Robert Kelley, Bethany Provance, Blake Robinson, Brianna and Casey Zinn will present special music. Children’s church is at 10 a.m.
NEW SALEM PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 27 S. Mill St., worships Sunday at 11 a.m. The Rev. Norma Prina Murphy will deliver the sermon “The Presence of the Lord.’ Lou Nagy is worship assistant. Greeters are Karen Pontorero and Lois Seaton. 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. Nursery attendants are Elizabeth Glumac and Arianne Gmutza. Kristen Wingard is the acolyte for February. There will be a fellowship time after the service hosted by Elaine Paull and Doris Gavala. The Session’s fellowship committee is sponsoring a Mardi Gras-themed Family Fun Night on Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. Officials said, “Bring your family and friends and your favorite game for a time of fun and fellowship.’ Pizza and drinks will be provided. For more information, call 724-245-2200 or e-mail nspc@verizon.net.
POINT MARION UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, on the corner of Route 119 and Broadway Street, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. This week, in celebration of Black History Month, the sermon will be delivered by the Rev. Dewvaul W. Tracy Jr., pastor of Beulah Baptist Church. A soup supper and prayer service will be held at 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Lent. This week, Ash Wednesday, will be the traditional imposition of ashes.
ROSCOE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 300 Main St., will celebrate Transfiguration Sunday at 11 a.m. worship. The Rev. Dr. John Rankin will give the sermon “Wow!’ The chancel choir will sing. Betty Ermlick will serve as organist. Penny Stanick is worship greeter. On Wednesday at 6 p.m., the church liturgical season of Lent begins with an Ash Wednesday supper/program hosted this week by the deacons. The theme for the six weeks of these Wednesday programs is “Christ on Trial.’ The first program offers a lawyer’s opening statements as to who this Jesus is and who will take the witness stand in coming weeks. The program will be led by Rankin, assisted by volunteers. Ermlick will accompany group singing on the piano. Those attending are asked to bring their own table service. The weekly supper/programs are approximately one hour long and offer a time of reflection on the meaning of Lent.
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, call 724-785-3970.
SS. CYRIL AND METHODIUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Fairchance, celebrates Mass every Saturday at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 8 and 11 a.m. Confession is available Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. or by appointment. Sunday Mass is also celebrated at 9:30 a.m. at the Chapel in Shoaf. On Ash Wednesday, ashes will be distributed at the 7:30 a.m. Mass and again at the evening word service at 6:30. The parish will also sponsor a fish fry on Ash Wednesday and on March 2, 9, 16 and 30. Dinners will be served from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Take-outs are available.
ST. GEORGE MARONITE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6 Lebanon Terrace, Uniontown, announces Catholic inquiry classes for those who may consider joining the Catholic Church will begin today at 7 p.m. in the rectory. Catholics are also welcomed and encouraged to attend and learn more about their 2,000-year-old faith, said the Rev. Joseph R. David. Classes will be conducted by Joanne John. Mardi Gras and talent show sponsored by the Maronite Youth Group of the parish will be held Saturday at 6 p.m. in the social hall with prizes and a free ice cream bar. A variety of foods can be purchased. An admission donation is requested.
The season of Great Lent begins for Maronites with Cana on Sunday, followed by Ash Monday with Liturgy at 7:15 p.m. only, celebrated by David, at which time ashes will be distributed. Fast and abstinence are to be observed on Ash Monday and Great Friday plus abstinence from meat is to be observed on all Fridays of Lent.
Bible series begins on Monday, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m. and every Monday of Lent in the rectory with David. Regular Eucharistic adoration will continue every Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lenten Friday services begin Feb. 23 at 5:45 p.m., followed by a Lenten meal in the parish hall. Hosting Feb. 23 is the parish council.
ST. GEORGE SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH IN CARMICHAELS announces Great Lent begins for Orthodox Christians on Monday. Officials said, “This is a great time of great preparation, fasting and prayer in anticipation of the celebration of Pascha (Easter) on April 8. Great Lent is a time for repentance. It is a time for care of the soul. Divine services increase and change during the period of Great Lent.’
On Sunday evening, representatives of 10 Serbian Orthodox churches in the area and the mission church from Fairmont, W.Va., will travel to St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church in McKeesport for the celebration of Forgiveness Vespers. Homilist will be the Very Rev. Rade Merick, vice president of the Serbian Orthodox Clergy Brotherhood of the United States and Canada, co-editor of The Path of Orthodoxy, the official publication of the Serbian Orthodox Church in the United States and Canada, and the parish priest of Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Church in Steubenville, Ohio. The Very Rev. Stevo Rocknage, president of the Orthodox Clergy Brotherhood of Greater Pittsburgh, is host priest. With the archpastoral blessings of Bishop Dr. Mitrophan, the Very Rev. Stevan Stepanov, Pittsburgh area dean, establishes the schedule of Sunday evening Lenten services throughout the area. The Rev. Rodney Torbic is pastor of St. George.
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH, Third Street, Lawrence, welcomes The Men of Friendship Baptist Church in Washington in concert on Sunday 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 Meditation: Guest Speaker Our Lord Jesus Christ.’ 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, will celebrate the Transfiguration of the Lord with the distribution of the Holy Sacrament on Sunday at 10:45 a.m. worship with the Rev. Paul N. Frank Jr. delivering the sermon “People With Shining Faces.’ Ash Wednesday will be observed with the distribution of Holy Communion at 8 and 11 a.m. and 4 and 7:30 p.m. worship services. 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 worship with the Holy Eucharist Sunday at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Chalice bearers and lectors will be David Hoover, Dr. Judith Taylor and Meridith Balas. Crucifer and acolytes will be Kayla Warren, Ryne Rhodes and Michelle Waggett. The Holy Eucharist and healing service is held Wednesday at noon. 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 IN AMERICA, 121 Walnut Hill Road, Uniontown, will celebrate the Transfiguration at 10:30 a.m. worship on Sunday. Holy Communion will be celebrated. After worship, a covered-dish dinner will be held. At this time, St. Peter’s youth Bible Bowl team will compete against an adult Bible Bowl team. This event will help prepare the youth Bible Bowl team for the inter-church competition on Feb. 25. St. Peter’s Book Club will meet at the home of the Rev. Bernard W. and Barbara Carl at 6 p.m. The book to be discussed is “Why Forgive?’ by Johann Christoph Arnold.
Ash Wednesday will be observed at a service of Holy Communion and imposition of ashes this week at 7:30 p.m.
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, 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. Nancy McClarren will facilitate the program. To register, call 724-852-2133. Lenten reflection series meet 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, call 724-852-2133.
SMITHFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 20 Church St., announces Saturday’s casual worship is at 6 p.m. this week with a skit, contemporary songs and fellowship after the service. The church worships Sundays at 9 a.m. This week, the Rev. Karen Gray will preach the sermon “Out of the Clouds.’ Every Wednesday at 7 p.m., there is a prayer and meditation service led by a congregation member.
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. Prayer is 45 minutes before each service. There is special anointed apostolic preaching and teaching. Leslie Fuller is pastor. For more information, call 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, will hold a fish fry today from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with eat-in or take-out. 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 the Rev. Elmer “Buzz’ Hall at 724-880-4714 or 724-438-2273. 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 “Enemy at the Gates.’ This week’s greeter is Charles Clark. Liturgist is George Null. Dartball team will play at home verses Republican Christian on Tuesday. Kid’s Club has been changed to Tuesday at 6 p.m. The Sunday School Bible Quiz will begin on Feb. 25. Contact Renee Dillow at 724-564-0136 for more information on church activities.
TENT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 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 “Look and Listen.’ Glenda Bixler will present special music. Birthday celebrant is Dorothy Gates. For more information, phone 724-564-2919.
THIRD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 425 Union St., Uniontown, in the Craig Meadows neighborhood, announces the Rev. Philemon Gill, advocate for the persecuted church in the Muslim nations, will deliver the message “The Lord is Calling You’ at Sunday’s 9 a.m. contemporary service and 11 a.m. traditional service. Gill will also speak during the 10 a.m. Sunday school classes. Childcare is offered in a nursery. There is ample 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. The Men’s Ministry invites men and boys of the area to a Wild Game Dinner on Tuesday at the church. Registration and “bragging time’ begins at 6 with dinner at 6:30 p.m. A program featuring Steve Chapman, a hunter, storyteller and songwriter, will follow at 7:30 p.m. The evening concludes with a drawing for a free Guided Upland Bird Hunt. There is a charge for the evening. To make a reservation or for more information, call 724-438-2529.
Lenten Luncheons, sponsored by the Uniontown Area Clergy Association, begin Wednesday at noon at the church. A catered lunch will be served for a small charge, followed by this week’s message “Words From the Cross: Father, forgive them…’ by the Rev. Chris Enoch, senior pastor of Third Presbyterian.
On Thursday, the first in a weekly series called “MidWeek Electives’ will be held. This 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 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 Enoch; Finances 101, a series of presentations on money issues; and chancel choir. Call the church to register. For directions or more information, call 724-438-2529 or visit the Web site at www.3rdpres.org.
Cub Scout Packs 608 (Third Presbyterian Church – Cub Master Ken Jeffries) and 632 (North Union Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8543 – Cub Master Dave Meredith) are collecting toiletries to send to military personnel stationed in Iraq. Drop-off boxes are at Uniontown Giant Eagle, Walnut Shop ‘n Save and Third Presbyterian Church. Donations will be accepted during February and March.
TRINITY UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, corner of Morgantown and West Fayette streets, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. when the Rev. Dr. John K. Sharp, former pastor, will be guest minister. George Tanner is liturgist. Gigi Beatty is acolyte. After worship, a coffee fellowship will be hosted in the chapel by the Ulmer Family. Large print bulletins and hearing devices are available during worship. A nursery is provided during the worship hour for children 5 and under. For more information, visit the Web site www.trinityupc.net.
Trinity Chancel Choir will join the West Virginia University Concert Choir in presenting Gabriel Faure’s “Requiem in D Minor’ on Sunday, March 4, at 4 p.m. in the sanctuary. This major choral work calls for mixed choir, soprano and baritone soloists, orchestra and organ. The concert will feature soprano Elizabeth Zell, harpist Christine Mazza, organist Jim Hutchinson as well as instrumentalists from WVU. Jason Keefer will conduct the concert, which is free to the public.
TRIUMPHANT FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, on Route 21 between Uniontown and McClellandtown, will hold services at 9:50 and 11 a.m. Sunday. The Rev. Tom Barnhart Jr. will preach the message. Bible study will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday with Brother Randy Byers. There will be a missions meet Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Henry Mick Fellowship Hall after the evening service for anyone interested in a mission trip to Mexico in July. For more information on the trip, call Byers at 724-557-7002. For church 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 “What Are You Giving Up for Lent?’ Judy Means is worship leader. Aaron Means is acolyte and interlude musician. Children’s church is offered during the service. The chancel choir will provide music under the direction of Jeremy Kendall and accompanied by Pam Rossini. Nursery service is available for infants and preschoolers. For more information, call 724-438-8372.
UNIONTOWN CHURCH OF CHRIST, 70 Roosevelt Drive, announces 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 FREE METHODIST CHURCH, 300 Evans St., at the corner of Euclid Avenue and Evans Street one block from the B.J. Mundel furniture store in Uniontown, will have guest speakers at both Sunday morning worship services. The Rev. Barb Barnhart will deliver the message for the 8:30 a.m. service and Tammy Gordon will speak at the 11 a.m. service. For more information on other church services and ministries, call 724-438-3438.
UNITED CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Malden Crossroads, California, will host its Fifth Annual Winter Carnival on Sunday, Feb. 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 pm. with snow cones, funnel cakes, hot food, bingo and paint ball. The church will host a community service for World Day of Prayer on March 2 at 6 p.m. For more information, phone 724-938-2098.
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 “Life is for Living.’ For more information on the church, call 724-430-0131.
WALTERSBURG CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, about five miles north of Uniontown on Route 51, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. and 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, on Wharton Furnace Road near Elliottsville, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. J. Edward Loukota brings the message “Becoming All Things.’ Gary Livengood is worship leader. Gail Carlins, director of music ministries, accompanied by Jason King, will provide music. After the service, a congregational meeting will be held for the purpose of voting on a revision of the church charter. The church will have its annual Valentine soup dinner at 6 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, 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 David Hoone and Bob Guzik. Instrumentalists are Paula Bennett and Jim Lynn. Another service Sunday is at 7 p.m. with Time to Share by Leila Moser. A nursery is provided for all ages. For more information, call 724-564-4765.
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ST. PAUL’S AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 187 Morgantown St., Uniontown, announces Bishop John Washington of Christian Love Ministries in Fairmont, W.Va., will be guest speaker during the 6 p.m. service on Sunday, March 4. For more information, phone 724-437-1418. The Rev. Alfred L. Thompson Jr. is pastor.