Church briefs
March 9, 2007 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 “American Idol.’ Small group Bible studies are offered at 9:30 a.m. Refreshments are served at 10:20 a.m.
Abundant Life Student Ministry is hosting a five-band concert on Friday, March 30, at the church. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Bands include Cherubim, All Have Fallen, Breaking the Silence, Third From First and Remission of Sins. Admission is free. There will be pop and pizza available for purchase to help offset the cost to the bands to come. For more information, call 724-880-4205.
ALLISON CHRISTIAN CHURCH announces Battle Cry meets today from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday worship is at 9 a.m. The Rev. Michael Peton is pastor. Elders are Will Chambers and Charlotte Hughes. Stephanie McCormick is worship leader. Bill Hughes is junior church leader. Nicholas Rosneck is acolyte. The outreach committee will have a bake sale this Sunday with proceeds to benefit newly sponsored child Savannah. The Brownsville Area Ministerial Association is holding a series of Lenten services. The next is Thursday at 7 p.m. at South Brownsville Methodist Church, Second Street. The outreach committee announced that Blanket Sundays are March 18 and 25. A donation of $5 will cover the cost of a blanket. Church World Service sends blankets to victims of natural and manmade disasters in all corners of the world.
ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Beeson Avenue and Dunbar Street in Uniontown, announces Sunday’s more casual 9 a.m. worship service will include the Rev. Thomas E. Brown’s message “A Fellowship of Fools,’ 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 and music director Jim Hutchinson. Loving Nursery Care is available for infants and children under 4. Children’s bulletins available for ages three to seven. Tele-receivers are available for the hearing impaired.
Dog and Spuds Luncheon to benefit Asbury Youth will follow the 11 a.m. service. Asbury Youth meets Sunday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. for students in grades six to 12. The praise and worship service begins at 6:30 p.m. with a message and music by Asbury’s praise band with Kevin Milliken, Paul and Barb Cramer, Paul Chiado, Ira Fox and Bert Sesler. Refreshments and fellowship are at 6 p.m.
BREAKTHROUGH WORSHIP CENTER, located on Ferguson Road in Mount Braddock, will continue in revival 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. There will be Effective Evangelism Class held Sunday at 6 p.m. Intercessory prayer is held Mondays at 6 p.m. and before each service. Midweek service is Wednesday at 7 p.m. when the church continues the series “Discovering and Developing Your Spiritual Gifts.’ Ignited youth group will also meet. Upcoming events include: Ministry Mentorship Team will be held March 18 at 6 p.m. Ignited Youth Group will host a spaghetti dinner at the Fairchance Fire Hall March 24 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with a silent auction, raffles and worship concert from 4 to 6 p.m. Women of Valor conference is April 26-28. For more information about the church or service times, contact the church by e-mailing at begin breakthroughwc@aol.com breakthroughwc@aol.com end
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 15, the service is at South Brownsville Methodist Church with the Methodist Pastor’s Choir in concert. For further information, call the Rev. James Cherry at 724-883-2141 or the Rev. Stan Burdock at 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. 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 Journey to Easter.’ On Thursday at 7 p.m., the community Lenten service will be held at South Brownsville United Methodist Church featuring the Western Pennsylvania Conference United Methodist Ministers Chorus. 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 Troy Bowers. At 6 p.m., CAC will have an evangelistic service with preaching by the Rev. Danny Aber and music featuring the CAC Choir. Wednesday services begin with Sunday School Department focused prayer, followed by Bible teaching at 7:30 p.m. For more information, phone 724-438-5052 or visit the Website at www.calvaryapostolicchurch.org.
CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, located at 34 Clark Street and the corner of Collins Avenue, Uniontown, announces a roast beef dinner will be held at the church on Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. Tickets will be sold at the door. The church worships at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. The Rev. Maryann Long will deliver the message “Joy.’ Dr. David Boyd will be organist. Greeters will be Christine Sickles and her family. Acolytes will be Lindsay Fields and Noah Ludy. Junior church leader will be Jennie Anderson. Confirmation class will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Youths will meet 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. that will have a country-western theme. Meghan and Art Mace will provide the message and special music.
On the third Sunday of Lent, worship is at 10:30 a.m. when Patty Roddy, pastoral associate, will give the message “God Remembered Hannah.’ David Landi will give the children’s message. The Rev. Art Mace is senior pastor. 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 three to third grade are available during Sunday morning worship. A special Lenten study for children in grades one through seventh continues Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and runs until April 8. 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 with a “Through the New Testament in a Year’ focus is titled “The Power of the Gospel: Righteousness from God, Victory by His Spirit – A Message from the Book of Romans.’ 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 three 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, meets at the church on Saturdays at 10 a.m. For more information on church ministries, phone 724-437-6850.
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.
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, will have fellowship brunch at 10:15 a.m. Sunday before 11 a.m. worship with the Rev. Gary J. Smith Sr. There is Children’s church and special music by the children’s choir. For more information on church activities, phone 724-366-1474.
COVE RUN FREE METHODIST CHURCH, located at 345 Yauger Hollow Road, Lemont Furnace, worships Sundays at 10:40 a.m. The last Sunday of every month is a combined service starting at 9:30 a.m. Evening worship is at 6. Monday: Women’s First Place Weight Loss/Bible study/prayer group meets at 6:30 p.m. in fellowship hall. Tuesdays: prayer meeting at 11 a.m., Christian Life Club, a weekly church-sponsored program for youths up to sixth grade, is at 6:30 p.m. (March is CLC mission month with donations being taken for Project Barnabus) and youth group at 7 p.m. Wednesdays: Bible quizzing at 6 p.m., Bible studies in the sanctuary and fellowship hall at 7 p.m. March 20-25 are revival services with Evangelist Eddie Phillips. Services are Tuesday through Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. The Rev. Roger L. Yeager is pastor. For more information, phone 724-437-1050 or 724-439-4439.
DENBEAU HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN CHURCH, located on the East End Road, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with the Rev. Roland O’Brien.
EAST LIBERTY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 169 Main St., Vanderbilt, reminds members to turn their clocks ahead one hour before going to bed. The church 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 Dawson Baptist Church at 7 p.m. The Rev. David Bell is speaker. 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/
FAIRCHANCE APOSTOLIC REVIVAL CENTER, located on Route 857 across from Fairchance fire hall, holds services Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Wednesday at 6 p.m. For more information, phone the Rev. Shirley Victor at 724-564-0211.
FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 690 Morgantown Road, Uniontown, about one-half mile south of Big Lots, announces Sunday worship is at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Stephen Sparks, candidate for senior pastor, will bring the message. Sparks and his wife, Lillian, have shared their lives as pastors, college professors, evangelists and most recently as national directors of the Assemblies of God senior’s and women’s programs. Their travels have taken them to more than 32 different nations, ministering to hundreds of congregations and conducting leadership, marriage and family life seminars. A dessert fellowship has been planned for 6 p.m., followed by a business meeting for the election of senior pastor. 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. Men and Women’s Ministries will also meet. Celebrate Recovery, a faith-based recovery program meets Fridays at 7 p.m. groups are forming for their Step Studies program, which will be held Sundays at 6 p.m. and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. A well-staffed nursery is available during all services and transportation can be arranged by calling 724-437-8101, ext. 100. More information on Faith Assembly and upcoming events can be found on the Web site at www.wordsoffaith.org
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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 are due Monday for 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 information, call 724-872-5626.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF BELLE VERNON, located at 511 Short Street, on the corner of Speers and Short, concludes its winter revival today at 7 p.m. with Evangelist Mark McGaughey from Alabama. The Rev. Jeffrey Anthony is pastor. For more information or directions, phone 724-929-6968.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, Fairchance, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Scott C. Hoppe bringing the message “Put Out Your Nets.’ There is also worship at 6 p.m. Sunday with Hoppe delivering the message “Have I Got a Deal For You!’ 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. This week Jacques Newberry will share his experiences during from a recent mission trip. For more information, phone 724-725-5187.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GRINDSTONE, located at 529 Grindstone Road, gathers for worship Sunday at 10:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. with Larry Smith, minister. For more information, phone the church at 724-785-2774.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF NEW SALEM, 800 New Salem Road, 3.4 miles west of Route 40, turn at Sheetz plaza and proceed 3.4 miles west on New Salem Road, worships at 10:45 a.m. with the Rev. Andy Miles preaching. There is weekly Communion. There is also a 6 p.m. service. Adult and 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 third Lenten message “Anguish’ 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. Malen Stump is worship leader. Lisa Harris is acolyte. Bill King is greeter. The junior youth group meets at 5 p.m. in fellowship hall. The fourth community Lenten service sponsored by the Brownsville Area Ministerial Association will be held Thursday at 7 p.m. at South Brownsville United Methodist Church on Second Street. The United Methodist Minister’s Choir will sing. 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 at the 10 a.m. worship service Sunday. Nursery care is available every Sunday. Florence Britton will serve as greeter. Dave Kurilko will lead Scripture reading. Elton Bodnar will serve as acolyte. 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. Donald E. Walls will give the sermon “The Song of Jesus.’ Organist/choir director is Marcia Goisse. Amy Lewis is pianist. Beth Rich is head usher for March. Greeter is Bill Grimm. Liturgist is Carol Halterman. Joshua DuBois is acolyte. Ushers are Dana Zinck, Drew Zinck and Bill Zinck. Stacey Szewczyk has the nursery. On March 17, there is a buckwheat pancake brunch from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call the office for ticket information or see any Women’s Circle member. For more information on church activities, phone the office at 724-564-2042.
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 “To Jerusalem’ for the third Sunday of Lent. 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 four and younger sponsored by the deacons. The One Great Hour of Sharing Offering is being received through Easter Sunday. Flowers for Easter Sunday may be ordered through March 26. For more information, phone 724-785-3080.
FREE SPIRIT’S PRAYER BOX SERVICE will be at Solid Rock Ministry, 34 Millview St., Uniontown, on Saturday at 6 p.m. There will be singing, praying and the burning of the prayer requests in the prayer box.
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 “We Were Blind, But Now They See.’ Nursery is provided. For more information, phone the office at 724-437-3401.
GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, currently holding services at the South Union Township Fire Department Social Hall located at 364 South 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
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GREAT BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH, 47 W. Fayette St., Uniontown, worships on the third Sunday of Lent at 11 a.m. with Pastor Greg Cooper bringing the message “Getting Rid of the Demons.’ Calling the office at 724-437-6161 provides transportation. A nursery is provided for worship and Sunday school. On Sunday, Senior BYF meets from 5 to 7 p.m. On Tuesday, Bethel Plus meets at noon with a covered-dish luncheon. On Wednesday, there is BYF from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. No Bible study Wednesday. On March 16 at 6:30 a.m. is ABMen prayer and Bible study. ABMen will have breakfast on March 17. Sign up if planning to attend.
GREENE VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located at 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 “You Can Trust.’ The Lenten candle represents faithfulness. First Fruits offering will be received. Janet Adamovich is organist.
JEWEL CITY CHURCH, Route 20, Haywood Road, Shinnston, W.Va., offers March Madness with a special singing group every Sunday morning and evening during March. On March 11, Providence appears at 9:45 a.m. and Hope’s Call at 6 p.m. The men’s group will meet every Monday in March at 7 p.m. with guest speakers each evening. Theme will be “Empowering the Believer’ and the subjects will be on prayer, fasting, studying and meditating. There will be a special Bible study for high school youths and middle school youths titled “All Out War: Investigating Spiritual Warfare’ every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. The Jewel City Praise Team and the choral group Won Heart will sing a blend of music including praise and worship and Southern gospel Sunday mornings and evenings throughout the month. This will be combined with anointed preaching and prayer. For more information, phone 304-592-5755 or 304-592-5678.
LAUREL HILL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 327 Laurel Hill Road, Dunbar, three miles east of Route 51 towards Leisenring, worships on the third Sunday of Lent at 10 a.m. with Pastor Bonnie Hartley delivering the sermon “Lessons From the Past.’ The youth and adult choir will sing. Jillian Glisan is acolyte. Upcoming events include Doughnut Fellowship on March 18 at 9:45 a.m. before the start of worship. Bible study will be held March 20 in the Sunday school room.
LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH, 183 Oliver Road, Uniontown, will have Cowboy Church starting at 7 p.m. Saturday. Officials said, “We will be having country and western gospel music so put on your cowboy hat and best boots and come ready for a foot-stomping good time.’ On Sunday at 11 a.m., pianist Pam Butters will perform along with baptisms. A meal will follow. Revival services will be held March 31 to Aril 4 with Dr. William Horstmeyer as evangelist. Last year, he led a missionary trip to the Philippines where more than 6,500 souls were saved. Special music will be provided each night at 7 by: March 31 – Cowboy Church (country and western gospel music), April 1 – Free Spirit (Southern gospel), April 2 – The Hillsman, April 3 – Al Thompson choir (gospel choir) and April 4 – Inner Light Gospel Band. For more information, phone 724-626-1265.
LITTLE REDSTONE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Fayette City R.D., worships Sunday at 11:30 a.m. with the Rev. Robert Moffat. The Redstone Parish is practicing for an Easter cantata to present during the holidays.
The church will celebrate 150 years of service to God and community during the coming months. The special day of celebration will be Sept. 20 with a special service during worship, a special dinner followed by an afternoon of music and celebration. The church is asking anyone with photos, items or stories who would like to lend them to the celebration. A cookbook is being put together with recipes of friends and neighbors that will be for sale in the spring. For more information about the anniversary celebration, call 724-736-0495.
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. Special music by the M.C.F. Praise and Worship Team. Wednesday Bible study is at 7 p.m. This Friday and Saturday, the women’s ministry will have a retreat at the church. The Rev. David White is pastor. For more information, phone 724-785-4280.
MCCLELLANDTOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Route 21, Church Hill, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Geoffrey Rach delivering the sermon “Taking a Chance.’ Easter lilies or tulips for the church may be ordered from Tim Christopher at 724-737-6626. Youths interested in the annual Redstone Presbytery Gateway Clipper Cruise on March 30 from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. may notify Judy Angelo at 724-737-0651 or Mary Ann Saluga at 724-438-2401 by March 18. Anyone interested in a Hurricane Katrina relief trip April 21-29 should call Bob Hartley at 724-437-1691 by March 18.
MITCH WALL MINISTRIES announces an American Country Revival will be held on Sunday, March 18 at 3 p.m. at the Grindstone Fireman’s Social Hall. “The purpose of the revival is to bring forth a harvest of souls to be led to receive Jesus Christ as their savior and to promote church growth in the local communities,’ stated the Rev. Mitch Wall. “My desire is to tell people about the Good News of Jesus Christ through music and my message.’ Steel Witness, which was formed in 2002 and recently released its first album titled “Repent,’ will perform. Members include Karl Nutt on pedal steel guitar, J.C. Muenzer on lead guitar and vocals, Lee Vuckovich on drums, Tim Baker on bass and vocals and Wall on guitar and lead vocals. Also performing will be singer/songwriter Cathy Stewart, a recording artist from West Newton who is currently recording with Dave Hanner of the Corbin/Hanner Band.
MOUNT MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH, 30 Church St., Smithfield, worships Sunday at 8:30 a.m., led by Joanne Wilson who will bring the message “Choices.’ Music will be provided 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 who will offer the sermon “Rock Solid.’ Music will be provided by Still Waters. For more information, phone 724-569-4847.
MOUNT ST. MACRINA HOUSE OF PRAYER IN UNIONTOWN (formerly the Mount St. Macrina Retreat Center), announces registration is due Monday for the March 17 Lenten Day of Prayer presented by the Rev. Thomas Wesdock from 9:15 a.m. to noon. The program includes one conference, sacrament of reconciliation, prayer service, reflection time and light lunch. For more information or to register, phone the retreat center at 724-438-7149.
NEW BEGINNINGS BAPTIST CHURCH, 200 Sutton Road, Georges Township, will hold worship at 11 a.m. Sunday with the Rev. Stanley L. Rogers bringing the message “Woe Is Me.’ At the 7 p.m. Sunday service, Rogers will continue the series of messages on “What is a Biblical Fundamentalist?’ Special services will be held Thursday at 7 p.m. with musical guest Larry Ahlborn. For more information, contact Rogers at 724-564-1708.
NEW GENEVA BAPTIST CHURCH, Front Street, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. when the Rev. Robert J. Robinson delivers the message “The Mystery of the Cross.’ Vernon Eberhart Jr., Bethany Provance and Zach Dice 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. with “Conversing with God.’
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 are participating in “The Purpose Driven Life’ while youth group IGNITE meets. There are also activities and lessons for elementary-aged students. Mondays at 7 p.m., a weight-loss group meets. For more information or transportation, call the church at 724-785-7141. Transportation is available for Sunday and Thursday services.
NEW LIFE COVENANT CHURCH, 4809 National Pike Road, Markleysburg, on Route 40 next to A.J. McMullen School, located on Route 40 next to A.J. McMullen School and five miles east of Nemacolin Resort, will present Crown Financial Ministries Workshop on March 18 and April 22 at 5 p.m. Both workshops will last two to three hours. Associate Pastor Larry Georgiana Jr. has created a two-part workshop based on Crown Financial Ministries material to help participants achieve financial freedom, reduce and eliminate debt and help establish a plan to increase giving. To register, call 724-329-4445 or e-mail 724-329-4445 by March 11.
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. One Great Hour of Sharing Offering begins this Sunday with dedication of the gifts on Palm Sunday, April 1. Worship assistant is Jamie Velosky. Greeters are Joanne Adams and Sue Voithoffer. Ushers for March are Marty Bavetz, Al Gmutza, Todd Radolec and Paul Gmutza. A nursery is provided during worship for children ages six and under. Nursery attendant is Jennifer Chaikcic. Acolyte for March is Morgan Fritzius. There will be a fellowship time after the service hosted by Dana Velosky and family. On Sunday, March 18 at 3 p.m., the church will show Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of The Christ’ for the second year. It is free of charge. Officials said, “Please join us in the social hall for this powerful presentation of the last 12 hours of Jesus’ life, crucifixion and resurrection. 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 Ryan Lenhart. Before worship begins, Ryan’s picture and a few fun facts about him will be displayed on the big screen. The Debbie Lee family will be acolytes. Guest worship leader will be student associate Randi Henderson. Special music will be provided by PV Adult Vocal Choir. Henderson will be Small Talker. Ushers will be Rob Hager, Ralph Leichliter, Robert Randolph and Roger Rittenhouse.
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. The Elizabeth/Frances Circle is sponsoring a ham loaf sale. Orders can be placed by calling the church office by March 25. Pick up is April 1. Pleasant View Cemetery announces its annual clean up 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.
REDSTONE PARISH CHOIR will present an Easter cantata titled “Behold the Lamb’ on Sunday, March 18, at 7 p.m. in the Star Junction United Methodist Church. A second performance will be held on Sunday, March 25 at 7 p.m. in Newell United Methodist Church. Light refreshments will follow each performance.
ROSCOE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 300 Main St., worships the third Sunday in Lent at 11 a.m. when the Rev. Dr. John Rankin gives the sermon “The Judge.’ The chancel choir will sing, directed and accompanied by pianist Tina Bolin. Rose Fleming will be worship greeter. The loose offering will go to support the missions of the deacons. The study of the national bestseller “The Purpose Driven Life’ continues at adult Faith Seekers Class at 9:30 a.m. Sunday.
The Janet Ray Circle, which meets at noon Monday in fellowship hall, is collecting used postage stamps for a Presbyterian Women Mission Project. Refreshments at the meeting will be served by Helen Andrachek, June Wood and Olive Swalin. Tuesday at 4 p.m., the pastor and elder representative will participate in the meeting of the Washington Presbytery at Hickory United Presbyterian Church.
On Wednesday at 6 p.m., the fourth Lenten supper/program based on the theme “Christ on Trial’ with evidence analyzed by each week by different characters in the events of Passover Week and Easter. Those attending are asked to bring their own table service.
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. Stations of the Cross are held on Wednesdays at noon at the Chapel in Shoaf and at 6:30 p.m. in the main church in Fairchance on Fridays.
The parish is hosting a Lenten fish fry March 9, 16 and 30. Dinners will be served from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Take-outs are available. On March 18, the parish is hosting its semi-annual spaghetti dinner in the parish hall from noon until 5 p.m. Take-outs are available. Tickets may be purchased at the door.
ST. GEORGE MARONITE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6 Lebanon Terrace, Uniontown, announces regular Lenten Friday services are held today at 5:45 p.m., followed by a Lenten meal in the parish hall. Hosting today is the N.A.M. and Order of St. Sharbel. A Bible series continues Monday at 7 p.m. and every Monday of Lent in the rectory with the Rev. Joseph R. David. Confessions will be heard at regular times as well as following devotions during Holy Week. Area confession schedule includes March 10 at St. John at 1 p.m. and March 18 at St. Joan of Arc at 3 p.m.
ST. GEORGE SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH IN CARMICHAELS announces representatives of St. George will join with clergy and faithful from parishes in Aliquippa, Pittsburgh and Steubenville to attend Lenten Vespers at St. George Church of Midland on Sunday evening. The homilist will be Protonamesnik Rajko Kosic, dean of Holy Trinity Cathedral in Pittsburgh. The Rev. Milan Pajic will be host pastor. The Rev. Rodney Torbic is pastor of St. George.
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH, 21 Third Street, Lawrence, will have a fish and chicken dinner on Saturday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. For more information, contact Betty Gipson at 724-223-0445 or leave a message on the church phone at 724-941-9983.
ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 50 Jefferson Ave., Uniontown, on Thursday will have “A Day of Meditation: Let the Little Children Come to Me.’ Eucharistic adoration is from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Divine Chaplet is at 3 p.m. Rosary is at 5:30 p.m.
ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 71 N. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, will celebrate the third Sunday in Lent with the distribution of the Holy Sacrament at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. worship services with the Rev. Paul N. Frank Jr. delivering the sermon “How to Live in the Midst of Trouble.’ During the Wednesday Lenten worship services at 7:30 p.m., the church will meet one or more writers of the New Testament. This week’s sermon for Wednesday will be “The Disciple Whom Jesus Loved.’ 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 begin spluc@dp.net spluc@dp.net end
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ST. PETER’S CHURCH, a parish of the Anglican Communion, 60 Morgantown St., Uniontown, will observe the third Sunday of Lent with the Holy Eucharist at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Serving as chalice bearers and lectors will be David Hoover, Janet Tanner and Van Evans. Acting as crucifer and acolytes are Meridith Balas, Michelle Waggett and Sara Finnie. Nursery care for children kindergarten age and under is provided in the parish house. 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 third Sunday in Lent with the sacrament of Holy Communion at 10:30 a.m. worship. The pastor will continue his Lenten Sunday sermon series titled “A Confrontational Christ.’ This week’s sermon is “Christ Confronts Preconceived Ideas.’ A fellowship time will immediately follow worship.
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 “Prayer.’
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. On Thursday at 7 p.m., the Prayer Study will meet at the church. The Rev. Bernard W. Carl is pastor. For more information, phone 724-439-4730 or e-mail the pastor at PastorCarl9@aol.com.
ST. RITA ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, South First Street, Connellsville, announces the Christian Mothers 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.
ST. VINCENT COLLEGE IN LATROBE welcomes Dr. John Haught, distinguished research professor in the Department of Theology at Georgetown University, on Thursday at 8 p.m. in the college’s Robert S. Carey Student Center Performing Arts Center. His talk, titled “Evolution and Faith: What Is at Stake?’ is being co-sponsored by the St. Vincent College Science and Religion Discussion Forum in cooperation with Local Societies Initiative of the Metanexus Institute.
SERVANT SONG MINISTRIES, 720 E. Greene St., Waynesburg, announces 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.
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 Free Spirit’s Prayer Box Service is Saturday at 6 p.m. with singing, praying and burning of the prayer requests in the prayer box. Sunday, 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. Kay Clark is greeter. George Null is liturgist. A four-week membership class will be taught during Sunday school March 11, 18 and 25. Kid’s Club will be held Tuesday, March 20, at 6 p.m. Contact Renee Dillow at 724-564-0136 for more information regarding church activities.
STREETS OF GOLD MINISTRY presents Eternal Vision, a Southern gospel group from Knoxville, Tennessee, in concert on March 10 at 7 p.m. at the Irwin First Assembly of God Church, 501 Oak St., Irwin. A love offering will be taken. For more information, phone 412-372-0110.
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 “The Sense of the Senseless.’ Special music will be provided by Dolores Sangston and Glenda Bixler. Birthday celebrants are David Tantlinger and Joseph A. Molenock. For more information, phone 724-564-2919.
THIRD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 425 Union St., Uniontown, in the Craig Meadows neighborhood, announces on Sunday, the Rev. Chris Enoch, senior pastor, will deliver the message “Jesus: Master of Wind and Wave’ at both the 9 a.m. contemporary service and the 11 a.m. traditional service. This is the third in a series of messages for Lent titled “Portraits of the Savior,’ based on the Gospel of Mark. Sunday school classes will not meet due to a congregational meeting at 10 a.m. but childcare for children five and younger will be offered in a well-staffed nursery during both worship services and the meeting.
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 “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’ by the Rev. Nick Philiposian, pastor of Grace Brethren Church.
On Thursday at 5:30 p.m., the church offers MidWeek Electives, which includes a meal followed by activities and learning for all ages, infants through adults. The church has ample parking. For directions or more information, phone the church office at 724-438-2529 or visit the Web site at www.3rdpres.org
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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, 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. with a special teaching by Amy Flasher. 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 “Just a Wee Golden Calf.’ Liturgist is John W. Eddy. Acolyte is Jacob Cahn. Following worship, a coffee fellowship will be hosted in the chapel by the Workman and Higinbotham families. 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.
TRIUMPHANT FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, located on Route 21 between Uniontown and McClellandtown, will hold services at 9:50 and 11 a.m. Sunday when the Rev. Tom Barnhart Jr. will preach the message. Barnhart will also bring the message at the 6 p.m. service Sunday. Bible study will be Wednesday at 6 p.m. with Brother Randy Byers. This Friday night will be a covered-dish dinner followed by a movie. 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 “The Secret of Success.’ In honor of the 95th anniversary of Girl Scouting, Girl Scouts Kayla Means, Tiffani Ellsworth, Sarah DeFazio, Mary DeFazio and Elizabeth DeFazio will serve as worship leaders. Haley Wable is interlude musician and Paul DeFazio is acolyte. 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
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UNIONTOWN CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, located on Jeffreys Lane off Route 857, will have Sunday worship 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. On Friday, March 16, at 7 p.m., Roxanne Alexander, a missionary from Ukraine, will be special speaker. On March 28-April 1, Revival with Steve Manley is at 7 p.m. The Rev. Howard Foust is pastor. For more information on church activities, phone 724-437-1035.
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 “The Fox and the Lamb.’ 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 Terry Poling presents a special song. There is also a service Sunday at 6 p.m. Wednesday at 6 p.m., the Nazarene Missions International service, led by Leona B. Huey, is planned. The Rev. Bruce B. Poling is pastor. For more information, phone 724-677-2568.
WHITE HOUSE FREE METHODIST CHURCH, located five miles south of Fairchance on Route 857 near Rich’s Garden Center, will have a gospel concert featuring The New Valley Four Quartet on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. There is a service at 7 p.m. with Time to Share by Virginia McLaughlin. A nursery will be provided for the morning service. For more information, phone the church office at 724-564-4765.
WINGS OF FAITH CHURCH, located at 30 Front St. in historic New Geneva, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. and Tuesday at 7 p.m. Special music will be performed by Jacob Strosnider at 7 p.m. Sunday. The Rev. Tim Strosnider Sr. is pastor. For more information, call 724-725-0656 or wingsoffaith@atlanticbb.net.
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LAUREL MOUNTAIN BAPTIST CHURCH, 1980 Wharton Furnace Road, Gibbon Glade, located one mile north of the Mason-Dixon Line, Route 381, on March 25 at 5 p.m., is sponsoring a Wild Game Night with Chad Schearer, editor of Blackpowder Guns and Hunting magazine and the owner of Central Montana Outfitters. Schearer will share his hunting secrets and success. Schearer is also the co-host of the Blackpowder Guns and Hunting television show on the OLN Network, Fox Sports South and the Sun Sports Network. He is a world champion elk caller and has been called the man that can talk to the animals. For more information, phone 724-329-4707 or visit the Website at www.laurelmtnbaptist.org
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MASONTOWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, located on the corner of Main and Cross streets, announces the youth ministry will sponsor a fund-raising spaghetti dinner on Saturday, March 24 from 4 to 6 p.m. to launch their new puppet ministry. Take-outs are available. At 6:15 p.m., there will be a free puppet show by Puppets for the King from McKeesport. The youth group will have just completed a one-day training session in puppet ministry and will present a skit as well. For tickets or more information, phone the church office at 724-583-9207. Tickets will also be available at the door.
ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF GREENSBURG announces the St. Joseph Center in Greensburg will be renamed Bishop William G. Connare Center in honor of the second bishop of Greensburg who led the diocese for 27 years and oversaw construction of the center in the 1960s. The dedication will be held at the center on May 4.
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 West High St., Kittanning 16201, or email begin padre16201@yahoo.com padre16201@yahoo.com end
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