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 “Majoring in the Minors.’ Small group Bible studies are offered at 9:30 a.m. Refreshments are served at 10:20 a.m.
ALLISON CHRISTIAN CHURCH announces the youths will participate in the 30-Hour Famine today and Saturday. The older youths will begin their fast at noon today and meet at the church at 6 p.m. Children age 12 and younger will meet at the church on Saturday and begin their fast at 9 a.m. The fast will conclude at 6 p.m. on Saturday with a dinner provided by the social life committee. Donations to the youths will benefit World Vision, a Christian relief organization dedicated to helping children worldwide by tackling the causes of poverty. Meanwhile, Chris Konopka will participate in the Polar Plunge at Cheat Lake on Saturday. He is accepting donations in support of West Virginia Special Olympics.
The annual Week of Compassion offering will be taken on Sunday. Worship is at 9 a.m. The Rev. Michael Peton is pastor. Elders are Stephanie McCormick and Carol Ludwig. Paul Rosneck is worship leader. Bob Peton is junior church leader. Chris Burle is acolyte.
The Week of Compassion dinner and program will be held Sunday at 4:30 p.m. The youths are collecting newspapers for a community service project in conjunction with Fayette Friends of Animals. Anyone who cannot bring papers to the church can contact one of the youth leaders to have them picked up. The reorganization of the board was held at the postponed board meeting on Feb. 20. The following officers were elected for a one-year term: chairman of the board, Richard Marker; vice chairman of the board, Jeff Johnson; and secretary of the board, Shelley Williams. Orders for Sarris Easter Candy are due; give them to Susan Toth.
ASBURY UNITED METHO-DIST 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 “Choices,’ praise choruses led by song leader Barb Cruse and special music by pianist Sharon Brown.
During the 9:45 a.m. Sunday school hour, the church will celebrate the first Sunday in Lent with “Pretzel Sunday.’
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 Bert Sesler. 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.
BREAKTHROUGH WORSHIP CENTER, located on Ferguson Road in Mount Braddock, will hold graduation for the churches second discipleship class Saturday and a dinner at USA Steakhouse to follow. The church will worship Sunday at 10:30 a.m. The church praise band will lead contemporary worship service and the Rev. Adam Lawson, senior pastor, will continue the message “The Best is Yet to Come.’ The church also worships Sunday at 6 p.m. 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: Beginning in March, the church’s new 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-mailing at breakthroughwc@aol.com or calling 724-569-9549.
BROWNSVILLE AREA MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION is sponsoring community Lenten services with local congregations on Thursdays at 7 p.m. On March 1, the service will be at Fort Burd Presbyterian Church in Brownsville. For further information, call 724-785-7958.
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. Coats for Kids Campaign begins March 4 with donations accepted the first Sunday of the month until Nov. 4. 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 “Our Pilgrimage to Easter.’ On Thursday at 7 p.m., the community Lenten service will be held at Fort Burd United Presbyterian 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 Sunday services begin at 10 a.m. with music by the CAC praise team and a special song by Lori Aber. 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 Men’s Department focused prayer, followed by Bible teaching at 7:30 p.m. For more information, phone 724-438-5052 or visit the Web site at www.calvaryapostolicchurch.org.
CALVARY ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1316 S. Pittsburgh St., Connellsville, welcomes missionary Laura Smallie Wednesday at 7 p.m. Smallie will share the vision for Curaca, Netherlands Antilles. Calvary has plenty of parking. An offering will be collected to help with ongoing support. For more information, call 274-628-8835.
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. 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 METHODIST CHURCH, located at 34 Clark St. and the corner of Collins Avenue, Uniontown, worships at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. The Rev. Maryann Long will deliver the message “Bankruptcy to Blessedness.’ Dr. David Boyd will be organist. Annabelle Dzurnak and Ed Krol will be greeters. Mariah Matthews will be acolyte. Colleen Smitley will be junior church leader. 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. Kathy Yukish and Darlene Landi will provide the message and special music.
On Sunday, worship is at 10:30 a.m., when the Rev. Art Mace, senior pastor, will give the message “Flattened By Life?’ John Yukish 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 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 Lenten study for children in grades one through seven begins Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and runs until April 8. The Chi Rho/CYF Youth Group will not 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. Philemon Gill from Pakistan will open Missions Conference week with the message “God’s Heart for His Persecuted Children.’ Nursery care is provided for all worship services.
This week marks the annual Missions Conference. On Sunday at 6:30 p.m., Ted Sauve, missionary to Ecuador, will be speaker for a special evening service. On Monday, the church will host a sloppy joe dinner and game night, which also starts at 6:30 p.m. and features Sauve. On Tuesday at 6:30 p.m., Joy Newburn, also a missionary to Ecuador, will join the congregation for an international potluck dinner.
On Wednesday, there will be a prayer cell at 11 a.m. and at 6:30 p.m., the church will host AWANA Missions Night, featuring Newburn, for children in nursery through eighth grade. Adults are welcome. Senior high cell groups meet throughout the week.
On Saturday, March 3, there will be a special prayer workshop led by Sauve, beginning at 9:30 a.m. with coffee and pastries. Griefshare, a series of weekly seminars/support groups for people grieving the death of someone close, will begin March 3 and meet at the church. Those planning to attend should call the church. For more information on any of the church’s services, call the office at 724-437-6850.
CHRIST CHURCH, Anglican, 319 Church St., Brownsville, observes the first Sunday in Lent with Holy Communion at 10:30 a.m. and sermon by the Rev. Donald Bowers. There will be no adult study at 9:15 a.m. There will be KIDSCHURCH at 10:25 a.m. Closura for Cursillo No. 84 will be held at St. Joseph Hall in Greensburg at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday there will be Bible study at 10 a.m. and Holy Eucharist at 11 a.m. and Holy Communion at the Jefferson Personal Care home, Perryopolis, at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, church office hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bible Released Time for public high school students will be Friday at 9:20 a.m. The Rev. Stanley Burdock is pastor. The Rev. Donald Bowers is deacon. For further information on church ministries or directions to the church, phone 724-785-7958.
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. Lenten dinners will be held every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the basement.
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 Clarks-ville 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.
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.
CONNELLSVILLE STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST, 519 Connellsville St., Uniontown, with Evangelist DeWitt Clinton. Worship is Sunday at 10:45 a.m. and 7 p.m. For more information, phone 724-438-1112.
CORNERSTONE BIBLE CHURCH, meeting at Franklin Grange, located off Route 40, turn at Jackson Farms Store onto Stone Church Road, go 1.2 miles and turn left onto Bunker Hill Road, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Gary J. Smith Sr. There is Children’s church and special music. 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 the Rev. Andrew Slade 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.
EAST LIBERTY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 169 Main St., Vanderbilt, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. with Pastor David McElroy. The grief support group will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday. The Tri-Town Community Lenten worship service will be held at Vanderbilt United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The Rev. David Trout will speak on “The Sermon on the Mount.’ 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.
EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF PITTSBURGH announces Bishop Robert Duncan will report Saturday on the recent meeting of Primates of the Anglican Communion in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, during a diocesan gathering at St. Martin’s in Monroeville from 9 to 10:30 a.m. In a short communication to the diocesan office, Duncan said he wanted to thank Pittsburgh Episcopalians for the marvelous level of prayer and support for him this week. He added that he was who he needed to be during his presentation to the primates of the Anglican Communion.
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.
FAIRCHANCE FREE METHODIST CHURCH, 53 S. Morgantown St., worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with the choir singing. The Rev. Wayne Whoolery, guest speaker, will bring the message. In addition, the service will include praise music, hymns and a time to express testimonies. Pre-school and junior church activities will be available for children. The church is handicapped accessible. For more information about ministry opportunities, including children and youth ministries, individual, marriage and family counseling, phone the church office at 724-564-5000. Family Night Ministries includes a children’s ministry and a Bible study on the Book of Daniel for adults, takes place Sundays at 6 p.m. Senior high youths meet at 7 p.m. A flea market will be held on Saturday, March 3, at the American Legion in Fairchance to benefit the Light & Life Free Methodist Campgrounds in Fairchance. Call the church office for details.
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. The Rev. James Leake will be guest speaker. 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, Fairchance, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Scott C. Hoppe bringing the message “Lips and Hearts.’ There is also worship at 6 p.m. Sunday with Hoppe delivering the message “Messies Anonymous’ 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 CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GRINDSTONE, located at 529 Grindstone Road, announces on Saturday at 6 p.m., there will be a puppet show performed by Master Puppets of First Methodist Church of Murrysville. The church 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, worships at 10:45 a.m. with Rufus Peer preaching. There is weekly Communion. There is also a 6 p.m. service. 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 Rev. J.W. Hormell will deliver the first Lenten message “My Chosen’ 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. Tiffany Cox is acolyte. Cory Lawson is worship leader. Ernie and Bernice Bradman will greet the congregation. The junior youth group meets at 5 p.m. in the Mariam Anthony Fellowship Hall. The Four C’s Ministry will be open Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the new garage building located behind the church. 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, Elder Rich Kara, retired state police officer and active member of the church, will preach the sermon “Where Is God?’ at Sunday’s 10 a.m. worship service. This is the first Sunday of Lent and Communion will be served. Nursery care is available every Sunday. The Bodnar Family will serve as greeters. Nanette Bodnar will lead Scripture reading. 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 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 “Jesus is the Way.’ Organist/choir director is Marcia Goisse. Amy Lewis is pianist. Bill Grimm is greeter and head usher for February. Carol Halterman is liturgist. Jeremy Rich is acolyte. Beth Rich, Kathleen Hockenberry and Jeremy Rich are ushers. Joshua DuBois has the nursery. For more information on church activities, phone 724-564-2042.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 102 W. Church Ave., Masontown, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. This week’s worship leader, Benjamin Glaser, will give the sermon “Hope, Mercy, Redemption.’ 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 Peter Sisko.
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 on the first Sunday of Lent at 11 a.m. with Pastor Greg Cooper bringing the message “I’ll Be the Judge of That!’ Calling the office at 724-437-6161 provides transportation. A nursery is provided for worship and Sunday school. On Sunday, the Senior BYF is from 5 to 7 p.m. On Tuesday, dartball has the first round. On Wednesday, there is BYF from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Bible study is Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. On March 2 at 6:30 a.m. is ABMen prayer and Bible study. There will be no van transportation on Sunday, March 4.
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 “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. The hunger offering for February will be taken March 4. Janet Adamovich is organist.
LAUREL HILL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 327 Laurel Hill Road, Dunbar, three miles east of Route 51 towards Leisenring, worships on the first Sunday in Lent at 10 a.m. with Pastor Bonnie Hartley delivering the sermon “Responding to God’s Faithfulness.’ The youth and adult choir will sing. Acolytes will be Keely and Christopher Smitley. The celebration of Communion will be held on Sunday, March 4.
LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH, 183 Oliver Road, Uniontown, will have coffee Sunday at 10:30 a.m. The church worships at 11 a.m. The sermon is “What a Commitment!’ The Cordells will provide Southern gospel music. For any prayer, need or counseling, call the Rev. Ewing M. Marietta at 724-626-1265.
MALDEN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP (FULL GOSPEL-NON DENOMINATIONAL), located three miles west of West Brownsville on Old Route 40 at Malden, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible study is at 7 p.m. Saturday is Movie Night with “The End of the Spear.’ Time is 7 p.m. Fellowship is at 6 p.m. The Rev. David White is pastor. For more information, phone 724-785-4280.
MASONTOWN CROP WALK: A planning meeting is being held Saturday at 10 a.m. at Masontown United Meth-odist 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.
MCCLELLANDTOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Route 21, Church Hill, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Geoffrey Rach delivering the sermon “The Long Journey’ and celebrating Communion. Deacons are sponsoring Daffodil Days to benefit the American Cancer society of Fayette County. Orders are due March 2. Daffodils will be distributed March 25.
MOUNT MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH, 30 Church St., Smithfield, worships Sunday at 8:30 a.m., led by Pastor Darrell Edgar with music by 70 Disciples. A time of fellowship and refreshments will follow. The 10:45 a.m. worship service will be led by the Rev. Jay Hurley. Music will be provided by the Witness Jesus Band and the senior choir. For more information, phone 724-569-4847.
NEW BEGINNINGS BAPTIST CHURCH, 200 Sutton Road, Georges Township, will meet at 11 a.m. Sunday with the Rev. Stanley L. Rogers bringing the message “The Secret to Victory Over Sin.’ Laurie Rogers will provide special music. Services will also be held at 7 p.m. Sunday. Thursday Bible study is at 7 p.m. 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 “Jesus Is the Way.’ Robert Kelley and Glorybound Express will present special music. Children’s church is at 10 a.m. A Lenten Bible study “The Spirit-Filled Follower of Jesus’ begins at 6 p.m.
NEW SALEM PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 27 S. Mill St., worships Sunday at 11 a.m. During Sundays in Lent, the Rev. Norma Prina Murphy will speak about challenges all people face in life. This week the subject is “Crossroads in Faith: Temptation.’ Trenton Timperio, infant son of Mark and Nicole Timperio, will receive the sacrament of baptism. The 2 Cents a Meal Offering will be collected. Alieen Clay is worship assistant. Greeters are Pat Dearth and Barbara Kipila. Ushers for February are Tom Martin, Hobie Carroll, Wally Velosky and Dan Voithoffer. Ushers for March are Marty Bavetz, Al Gmutza, Todd Radolec and Paul Gmutza. A nursery is provided during worship for children ages 6 and under. Nursery attendant is Meg Radolec. Kristen Wingard is the acolyte for February. There will be a fellowship time after the service hosted by Pat Dearth and Meg Radolec. 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 Michael Payton. Before worship begins, Michael’s picture and a few fun facts about him will be displayed on the big screen. Matthew and Michael Watson will be acolytes. Small talkers will be Deacons Megan Marks and Sandy McSurdy. Special music will be provided by the PV Adult Vocal Choir. The Rev. Keith Conover will preach on “Where is This Leading?’ On this first Sunday of Lent, worship will culminate with the celebration of Communion. Ushers will be Barb and Patty Herring, Edna Randolph and Ellen Skergan. A confirmation class for youths ages 12 to 15 who seek to be members will be held during the weeks preceding Easter. 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. Campbell Men’s Bible class will make and sell hoagies on Saturday, March 3. Pleasant View Cemetery announces its annual cleanup will begin March 23. All arrangements must be removed from the cemetery prior to that date. Arrangements may be replaced after April 1. For more information on any activities, contact the church office at 724-677-2149.
POINT MARION UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, located on the corner of Route 119 and Broadway Street, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Karen Gray will deliver the message “The Temptation.’ On Wednesday, a soup and prayer service will begin at 5 p.m. in the social hall.
ROSCOE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 300 Main St., announces the sacrament of the Lenten Holy Communion will be focus of worship Sunday at 11 a.m. The Rev. Dr. John Rankin will give the Communion Meditation “An Opportune Time.’ Eric, Nicholas and Zackery Smith will be greeters. The chancel choir will sing, directed and accompanied by pianist Tina Bolin. The study of the national bestseller “The Purpose Driven Life’ continues at adult Faith Seekers Class at 9:30 a.m. Sunday.
On Wednesday at 6 p.m., the Lenten supper/program continues on the theme “Christ on Trial.’ This week’s program calls the first witness, “Matthew, who speaks of Jesus’ scandalous association with the seedier side of society.’ The church Session will host the supper. Those attending are asked to bring their own table service. Led by volunteers, the supper/programs last about an hour and provide an opportunity for reflection. For more information on the church, phone 724-938-3787.
ST. ANDREW’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 307 High St., Brownsville, worships Sunday at 9 a.m. with the Rev. Jack Hernstrom. Communion is celebrated every Sunday. Worshippers gather downstairs the first and third Sundays for fellowship after worship. For more information, phone 724-785-3970.
SS. CYRIL AND METHODIUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Fairchance, celebrates 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.
The parish is hosting a Lenten fish fry 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 a new series of Catholic Inquiry Classes will begin today at 7 p.m. in the religious classroom in the social hall and will continue every Friday. For more information, phone Joanne John at 724-437-9028 or the rectory. This is open to all who are interested in the Catholic Church and to Catholics who wish to learn more about the Church. Regular Eucharistic adoration will continue every Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lenten Friday services begin today at 5:45 p.m., followed by a Lenten meal in the parish hall. Hosting today is the parish council. A Bible series begins on Monday at 7 p.m. and every Monday of Lent in the rectory with the Rev. Joseph R. David.
ST. GEORGE SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH IN CAR-MICHAELS announces clergy and faithful from Orthodox churches in the Pittsburgh area will gather at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church in Pittsburgh on Sunday at 5 p.m. to celebrate the Sunday of Orthodoxy. Bishop Dr. Mitrophan, Serbian Orthodox bishop of Eastern America, is homilest. The Doxology service is sponsored by the Orthodox Clergy Brotherhood of Greater Pittsburgh. The Very Rev. Stevo Rocknage is president of the brotherhood, which has representatives from all canonical Orthodox churches in the area. Host priest for Sunday is the Very Rev. Dr. John Abdulah. The Rev. Rodney Torbic is pastor of St. George.
ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 50 Jefferson Ave., Uniontown, on Thursday will have “A Day of Meditation: Surrendering Completely to Our Lord Jesus Christ Directions.’ 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 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.
ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 71 N. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, will begin two Sunday worship services at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. The church will celebrate the first Sunday in Lent at both services with the distribution of Holy Communion. The Rev. Paul N. Frank Jr. will deliver the sermon “Offer Them Christ.’ The church will begin Wednesday Lenten worship services at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 28. During Lent this year, the church will meet one or more writers of the New Testament. This week’s sermon for Wednesday will be “From a Lover of Money To a Lover of God.’ 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 observe the first Sunday of Lent with the Holy Eucharist at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Serving as chalice bearers and lectors will be David Hoover, Jeffrey Minshall and Russell Rhodes. Acting as crucifer and acolytes are Ryne Rhodes, Carene Rhodes and Marissa Springer. The Holy Eucharist and healing service is held Wednesday at noon. The Lenten series is being held Wednesday with supper at 6 p.m. and the program beginning at 7 p.m. 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, will celebrate the first Sunday in Lent with the sacrament of Holy Communion at 10:30 a.m. worship. The pastor will begin his Lenten Sunday sermon series titled “A Confrontational Christ.’ This week’s sermon is “Christ Confronts the Evil World.’ A fellowship time immediately follows worship. At 2:45 p.m., the youths of the congregation will travel to Salem Lutheran Church in Delmont to participate in the annual Bible Bowl competition of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod.
On Wednesday, the congregation will serve a light supper in fellowship hall at 5:45 p.m. The Service of the Word will begin at 6:45 p.m. As part of the pastor’s Wednesday Lenten series, “The Discipline of Lent,’ the evening’s sermon will be “Repentance.’
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, announces “Facing Your Giants’ by Max Lucado is the February book selection for the “Whatsoever’ fellowship that meets today 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. Lenten reflection series meet Mondays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. For more information on Servant Song Ministries, hone 724-852-2133.
SIGNAL OF LIGHT FULL GOSPEL CHURCH, Main Street, Edenborn, announces the Annual Feast of the Brethren will be held March 4 with the Rev. George W. Cooper of Signal of Light speaking at 11 a.m. and Bishop Thelma Mitchell of Living Waters International Church of Clairton speaking at 4 p.m. Dinner will be served following the morning service. For more information, phone 724-737-5250.
SMITHFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 20 Church St., worships Sundays at 9 a.m. This week, the Rev. Karen Gray will preach the sermon “The Temptation.’ Every Wednesday at 7 p.m., there is a prayer and meditation service led by a congregation member. A casual, contemporary worship is held on the first and third Saturdays of the month at 6 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 a fish fry will be held today from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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 “His Brother’s Keeper.’ This week’s greeter is Charles Clark and liturgist is George Null. 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 Harry Wilson brings the message “Pushing Against the Rock.’ For more information, phone 724-564-2919.
THIRD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 425 Union St., Uniontown, in the Craig Meadows neighborhood, announces the Rev. Chris Enoch, senior pastor, will deliver the message “Jesus: Son of God’ at both Sunday’s 9 a.m. contemporary service and the 11 a.m. traditional service. This is the first in a series of messages for Lent titled “Portraits of the Savior,’ based on the Gospel of Mark. Childcare is available in a well-staffed 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.
Lenten Luncheons, sponsored by the Uniontown Area Clergy Association, continue Wednesday at noon at the church. A catered lunch will be served for a small charge, followed by this week’s message “Today you will be with me in Paradise’ by the Rev. Tom Brown, senior pastor of Asbury United Methodist Church.
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 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.
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 Hill Shop ‘n Save and Third Presbyterian Church. Donations will be accepted during February and March, including disposable razors, shaving cream, deodorant, bar soap, shampoo, toothbrushes and paste, lip balm, sunscreen, insect repellent, Handiwipes or baby wipes, batteries and Silly String.
TRINITY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH OF GOD, 126 Lincoln St., Uniontown, announces Sunday services are at 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 “Me? Tempted?’ Erin Nass is liturgist. Gigi Beatty is acolyte. Following worship, a coffee fellowship will be hosted in the chapel by Nancy Davis. Large print bulletins and hearing devices are available during worship. A nursery is provided during the worship hour for children five and under.
Each Wednesday during Lent, a Taize service of sung prayers and responses is held at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary. Taize is a very simple service of music, meditation and common prayers. It encourages people to commit themselves to their own church, community and family, and is designed to involve all religions in a non-denominational prayer service.
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 that include horns, solo viola and violin. Jason Keefer will conduct the concert, which is open to the public and free of charge. For more information, visit the Web site www.trinityupc.net.
TRIUMPHANT FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, located 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. Barnhart will also bring the message at the 6 p.m. Sunday service. Bible study will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday with Brother Randy Byers. For church 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 “What Are You Doing for Lent?’ Kenneth Hager is worship leader. Kayla Means is acolyte. Sarah DeFazio is interlude musician. Jeremy Kendall 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 titled “The Circumcision of the Heart.’ Worship is at 10:50 a.m. and 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.
UNITED CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Malden Crossroads, California, will host its Fifth Annual Winter Carnival on Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. 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, announces the United Methodist Men will serve a breakfast at 8 a.m. The church worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. when the Rev. Arnold G. Husk gives the sermon “Living a Life for Eternity.’ Game Night is Sunday at 6 p.m. A Lenten study, “Bound for Golgotha,’ will be held Monday at 7:30 p.m. For more information on church activities, phone 724-430-0131.
WALTERSBURG CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, located about five miles north of Uniontown on Route 51, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. when Leona B. Huey presents a message is song. There is also a service Sunday at 6 p.m. Fannie Vairus will conduct the Wednesday prayer meeting at 6 p.m. The Rev. Bruce B. Poling is pastor. For more information, phone 724-677-2568.
WHARTON FURNACE UNION CHURCH, located on the Wharton Furnace Road near Elliottsville, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. J. Edward Loukota bringing the message “Jonah.’ Gary Livengood is worship leader. Gail Carlins, director of music ministries, accompanied by Jason King, will provide special music. The annual soup dinner will be at 6 p.m. Sunday. 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 Olivia Smith and Charles McLaughlin. Instrumentalists are Paula Bennett 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 all ages. For more information, phone the church office at 724-564-4765.
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CHRISTIAN MOTHERS OF ST. RITA ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, South First Street, Connellsville, will sponsor a Lenten Day of Recollection for all women of the area on Sunday, March 25, at 1 p.m. The Rev. Lawrence Manchas will lead the program, which includes devotions, a time for reflection, celebration of Mass and dinner. There is a fee. Deadline for reservations is March 19. Call 724-628-5227 for reservations.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH will have a one-day bus trip on April 28 to Altoona. Those participating will depart from West Newton to Greensburg, ride train to Altoona, do all tours and lunch. For more details, call 724-872-5626. Reservations are due March 12.
TOURS PLANNED: announces a pilgrimage to Poland called “Footsteps of Pope John Paul,’ led by the Rev. Rick Kosisko of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in North Huntingdon, will be conducted April 17-25 that includes stops in Warsaw, Krakow, Zakopane, Czestochowa, Auschwitz and Wadowice plus other religious and historical sites affiliated with Pope John Paul and St. Faustina of the Divine Mercy. A tour of northern Italy and Rome is planned for May 15-24 with visits to Venice, Verona, Florence, Assisi, Rome and Vatican City, including a papal audience. For a detailed packet, call 1-800-242-0728 or fax 724-543-2938 or write 101 W. High St., Kittanning 16201, or e-mail padre16201@yahoo.com and include your mailing address. Space is limited.