Church briefs
March 23, 2007 Today through next week:
ABUNDANT LIFE CHURCH, 1239 Brownfield Road, Uniontown, myabundantlife.org, worships Sunday at 9:15 and 10:45 a.m. Pastor Nicholas J. Cook will deliver the message “Life, Joy and Other Wonderful Things.’ Small group Bible studies are at 9:30 a.m. Refreshments are served at 10:20 a.m.
Abundant Life Student Ministry will host a five-band concert 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. Pop and pizza sales will help offset the cost for the bands. 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 Rick Marker and Paul Rosneck. Stephanie McCormick is worship leader. Junior church leader is Karla Lent. Acolyte is Matt Johnson. A nursery attendant is available. This is Blanket Sunday. A donation of $5 covers the cost of a blanket. Church World Service sends blankets to victims of disasters in all corners of the world. Easter flower orders are due Sunday. The American Cancer Society daffodils will be available for pick-up this weekend. Sarris candy orders can be picked up after church.
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 “This is Not What You Expected?’ with praise choruses led by song leader Barb Cruse and music by pianist Sharon Brown. The more traditional 11 a.m. service will include Brown’s message and music by the Asbury Chancel Choir, soloist Sharon Brown and organist and music director Jim Hutchinson. Loving Nursery Care is available for infants and children under 4. Bulletins are available for ages 3 to 7. Tele-receivers are available for the hearing impaired. Asbury Youth meets Sunday, 6 to 8:30 p.m., for sixth- to 12th-graders. The praise and worship service begins at 6:30 with a message and music by the praise band with Kevin Milliken, Paul and Barb Cramer, Paul Chiado, Ira Fox and Bert Sesler. Refreshments and fellowship are at 6.
BREAKTHROUGH WORSHIP CENTER, Ferguson Road in Mount Braddock, will hold a spaghetti dinner Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Fairchance Fire Hall. There will also be a silent auction, raffles and a free music concert from 4 to 6 p.m. with One Way, a contemporary praise and worship band from Accident, Md. The church will continue in revival Sunday at 10:30 a.m. The church praise band will lead contemporary and prophetic worship service and the Rev. Adam Lawson, senior pastor, will bring the anointed word. The ministry mentorship team will lead worship and bring the message Sunday at 6 p.m. Intercessory prayer is 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: Fresh Wind Revival on Sunday, April 1, at 6 p.m. E-mail breakthroughwc@aol.com or call 724-569-9549.
BROWNSVILLE AREA MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION is sponsoring community Lenten services with local congregations Thursdays at 7 p.m. On March 29, the service is at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church with the Rev. Frank Lewis preaching. For more 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., worships 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. is pastor. The Rev. Donald Cook, interim pastor, will speak on “Restoring Our Vision.’ For more information about any of the Brownsville Charge churches, call 724-785-8704.
CALIFORNIA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Third and Liberty streets, announces the Care and Share Shop will celebrate its 22nd year of service with a customer appreciation day March 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. and March 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Care and Share started March 1985 as widespread layoffs occurred in the Mon Valley. Its mission is to provide some new but mostly used clothing and household and other items in a store-like setting so people may shop with dignity. For more information, call 724-938-2270.
CALVARY APOSTOLIC CHURCH, 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. 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 Men’s Department focused prayer, followed by Bible teaching at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 724-438-5052 or visit the Web site www.calvaryapostolicchurch.org.
CALVARY ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1316 S. Pittsburgh St., Connellsville, welcomes the Rev. Bob Anderson as guest speaker Sunday. Anderson is the director of Watchman Fellowship of Murrysville and has traveled all over the world and United States preaching and teaching on counterfeit Christianity. Watchman Fellowship speakers have spoken in some of the leading churches in America. Anderson’s schedule at Calvary includes: 9:30 a.m. adult/teen Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. service and 6:30 p.m. service. He will return Wednesday, April 4, at 7 p.m. Watchman Fellowship is a faith ministry and comes on a love-offering basis. Calvary has ample parking and a staffed nursery during Sunday school and morning worship. For more information, call 724-628-8835.
CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 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 “Merciful in Thought, Word and Deed.’ Dr. David Boyd will be organist. Greeters will be Jane Naymick and her daughters, Michelle and Jennifer. Acolytes will be Lizzie David and Alea Burkett. Junior church leader will be Colleen Smitley. Confirmation class will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Youth group will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. A staffed nursery and babyland are available.
CALVIN UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 307 Spring St., Brownsville, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. The Rev. Aleda Arnold Menchyk is pastor. The sermon is “The Joy of Easter’ presented by the Sunshine Club (Talon Balog, Alexa Delorenzo, Kayla Delorenzo and David Winkler) and directed by Gloria Sloan, Darlene Jacobs, Joanne Watson and Theresa Balog. The service will include the extinguishing of the fifth Lenten candle. The chancel choir will sing. For more information, call 724-785-5745.
CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF UNIONTOWN (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), 23 S. Gallatin Ave., will have a contemporary praise and worship service Saturday at 6 p.m. David and Darlene Landi and Keith and Aquila Hilling will provide the message and music. On the fifth Sunday of Lent, worship is at 10:30 a.m. when the Rev. Art Mace, senior pastor, will give the message “Looking in the Wrong Places and 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. 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 Lenten study for children in first through seventh grades continues Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and runs until April 8. The Chi Rho/CYF Youth Group will not meet Sunday. 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. Joe Floris will continue the series of messages titled “The Greatest True Story in All of History’ with the message “Proverbs’ Plan for Success – A Message from the Book of Proverbs.’ 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 ages 3 through fifth grade. On Wednesday, there will be a prayer cell at 11 a.m. and at 6:30 p.m., there will be the Financial Peace University and Alliance Women. AWANA for children, nursery through eighth grade, will also meet at 6:30. 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 Saturdays at 10 a.m. For more information on the church, call 724-437-6850.
CHRIST CHURCH, Anglican, 319 Church St., Brownsville, observes the fifth Sunday in Lent with Holy Eucharist at 10:30 a.m. and a sermon by the pastor. KIDSCHURCH is at 10:25 a.m. Fellowship hour is at noon. Ultreya! At St. Andrew’s, New Kensington, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, church office hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5 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. Bible Released Time for public high school students will be Friday at 9:20 a.m. Saturday, diocesan men’s gathering at St. Stephen’s, Sewickley, 8:30 a.m. to noon. The Rev. Stanley Burdock is pastor. The Rev. Donald Bowers is deacon. For more information, call 724-785-7958.
CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, the corner of Fayette Street and Beeson Boulevard, 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.
CONFIRMING WORD MINISTRY, 301 Fairview Ave., Masontown, will launch its first monthly Daughters of the King breakfast meeting Saturday at 9:30 a.m. with Minister Lisa Crable of Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Fairchance as guest speaker. The organization meets every fourth Saturday of the month at the same time.
CONNELLSVILLE PALM SUNDAY PROCESSION will be held April 1 at 12:15 p.m., hosted by the Connellsville Area Ministerial Association. The churches will gather at Lions Square on West Crawford Avenue.
CONNELLSVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 711 S. Pittsburgh St., announces Sunday, fellowship time is at 10:30 a.m. and worship is at 11 a.m. The Rev. Mark L. Juengel will give the sermon “To Do or Not To Do.’ Community Lenten luncheon is from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday. For more information, call 724-628-4401.
CONNELLSVILLE STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST, 519 Connellsville St., Uniontown, with Evangelist DeWitt Clinton. Worship is Sunday at 10:45 a.m. and 7 p.m. For more information, phone 724-438-1112.
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. Sunday, April 1, is Bring a Friend Day. For more information, call 724-366-1474.
COVE RUN FREE METHODIST CHURCH, 345 Yauger Hollow Road, Lemont Furnace, continues revival services with Evangelist Eddie Phillips today and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday with services 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, East End Road, worships each 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 at the Academy Building in Merrittstown on Friday, March 30, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday, March 31, from 9 a.m. to noon.
EMMANUEL BIBLE CHURCH, a Pentecostal church, at 405 W. George St., Carmichaels, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. and Wednesday at 7 p.m. The Rev. Roy D. Hetrick is pastor. For more information, phone 724-966-8014. Free audiotapes are available upon request.
FAIRCHANCE FREE METHODIST CHURCH, 53 S. Morgantown St., worships Sunday at 10:45 a.m. with the choir singing. The Rev. Paul Lesher will bring the message “The Key to Successful Living: Trust.’ In addition, the service will include praise choruses, traditional hymns and a time to express testimonies. Pre-school and junior church activities will be available for children. The church is handicapped accessible. For information about ministry opportunities, including children and youth ministries, individual, marriage and family counseling, call 724-564-5000. Family Night Ministries includes a children’s ministry and a Bible study on the Book of Daniel for adults Sundays at 6 p.m. Senior high youths meet at 7 p.m. On March 31 from 10 a.m. to noon, the youth ministry will sponsor an Easter egg hunt for children aged 2 to 12. Children will make crafts, find eggs and have a snack. Parents can register their children by calling the church office by March 26. There are no walk-in registrations.
FAIRCHANCE-SMITHFIELD MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION will host Holy Week services with special speaker Dr. Steven Manley from Tennessee that begins at 7 p.m. on Palm Sunday at Mount Moriah Baptist Church in Smithfield.
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. Kris and Shannon Walker of Living Proof Ministries will be special guests. The walkers use a balance of ministry in music, through worship and from the Word.
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 will lead the adult Bible study “Salvation and the Spirit.’ Celebrate Recovery, a faith-based recovery program meets. Their Step Studies program is held Sundays at 6 p.m. and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. A nursery is available during all services and transportation can be arranged by calling 724-437-8101, ext. 100. More information and upcoming events can be found at www.wordsoffaith.org.
FALLEN TIMBERS COMMUNITY CHAPEL, 112 Fallen Timbers Road, 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. On Saturday, March 31, at 7 p.m., the movie “Facing the Giants’ will be shown. Donations will be accepted for the Building Expansion Fund. R. Scott Teets is pastor. For more information, call 724-725-1749 or visit www.fallentimberscommunitychapel.org.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF CLARKSVILLE announces Brother William Bradley, member and a trustee, will offer his call to the ministry trial sermon March 31 at 1 p.m. Repast will be served after the service. The Rev. James C. Cherry Sr. is pastor.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 515 Morgantown St., Point Marion, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. The Rev. Kathy Griffith will share the message “It Opened All By Itself.’ For more information, call 724-725-5187.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GRINDSTONE, 529 Grindstone Road, gathers for worship Sunday at 10:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. with Larry Smith, minister. For more information, call 724-785-2774.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF NEW SALEM, 800 New Salem Road, 3.4 miles west of Route 40, turn at Sheetz plaza and go 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 and youth group at 7 p.m. On Wednesday at 7 p.m., there is Adult Bible study with a new study called “Training for Service’ and Youth Outreach with singing and Bible study. For more information, call 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 fifth Sunday of Lent will be observed during the 10:55 a.m. service when the Rev. J.W. Hormell will deliver the message “Conviction.’ 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. Brenda DelSignore is worship leader. Dominique Ballone is acolyte. Michael Ballone will greet the congregation. Following the service, friends and members of the congregation will gather in the Mariam Anthony Fellowship Hall for the monthly Sweet Meet. For more information on the church, call 724-246-9387.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, on the Towne Square at Fourth and Liberty streets, California, announces the Rev. Paul N. Min will preach “WWJD About Temptation’ at the 10 a.m. worship service Sunday. Nursery care is available. Adrian McCrory will serve as greeter. Isabelle Anderson will lead the Scripture reading. Allen Free will assist as acolyte. The children’s choir will sing. The choir will perform. Youth Bible study is available during worship. The deacons will host coffee hour following worship. The Daisytown Presbyterian Church will hold its service at 11:45 a.m. For more information, call 724-938-7676.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 114 W. Church St., Fairchance, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. The Rev. Phillip Elliott, guest speaker, will give the sermon “Love and Devotion.’ Organist/choir director is Marcia Goisse. Amy Lewis is pianist. Beth Rich is head usher for March. Bill Grimm is greeter. Jeremy Rich is liturgist. Joshua DuBois is acolyte. Ushers are Beth Rich, Kathleen Hockenberry and Jeremy Rich. DuBois has the nursery. For more information, phone the office at 724-564-2042.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 102 W. Church Ave., Masontown, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. Clyde Bailey will lead worship. The choir will lead morning hymns, directed by Robin Carr. Ushers are Frank Martin, Arnold Koon, David Martin and Peter Sisko. Minute for Mission will be read by David Martin. The church invites the public to attend Community Kitchen in the social room. Meals are provided by the community at no cost, however, donations are accepted. For more information, call 724-583-7840 or 724-966-5400.
FORT BURD UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF BROWNSVILLE, 200 Thornton Road, next to the hospital, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. Pastor William E. Lawson will deliver the message “The Gift of Sight’ for the fifth Sunday of Lent. Thomas Rishel will direct the adult choir. There will be a special time for youths. There is a staffed nursery for children 4 and younger sponsored by the deacons. The April calendar of events will be available. The One Great Hour of Sharing Offering is being received through Easter Sunday. Today is the last day to order flowers for Easter Sunday. There will be a fellowship time hosted by the deacons following worship. For more information, phone 724-785-3080.
FREE SPIRIT GOSPEL MUSIC MINISTRY will be in concert Sunday at 7 p.m. at the Revere Free Methodist Church. For more information, phone 724-438-7861.
GEIBEL CATHOLIC MIDDLE-HIGH SCHOOL, 611 E. Crawford Ave., Connellsville, will be the site for a public meditation of the Way of the Cross on Tuesday at 1 p.m. Students, faculty and staff of Conn-Area Catholic, St. John the Baptist and Geibel will participate, gathering in the gymnasium at 12:45 p.m. The meditations will walk participants around the campus, pausing at designated spots to reflect on one of the stations. Some areas of the campus may present challenges walking. This is a combined activity coordinated by the Neighbors in Catholic Education (NICE) initiative that brings together the resources of the three schools for the expansion of Catholic education and the spiritual and academic enrichment of each student. For more information, call Conn-Area Catholic at 724-628-5095, St. John at 724-887-9550 or Geibel at 724-628-5600, ext. 210.
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 “Empowering Each Individual.’ Nursery is provided. For more information, call 724-437-3401.
GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, holding services at the South Union Township Fire Department Social Hall, 364 S. Mount Vernon Ave., Uniontown, meets Sunday at 10 a.m. for praise and celebration. Thursday at 7:30 p.m. will be a time of multi-faceted ministry with sessions geared to 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 www.gracecc.us.
GREAT BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH, 47 W. Fayette St., Uniontown, worships the fifth Sunday of Lent, the Sunday of Hope, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Greg Cooper’s message “Distracted Disciples.’ 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 Monday, Martha Champion Class will meet at Rotelli’s at 5:30 p.m. On Wednesday, there is BYF from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Bible study at 6:30 p.m. On March 30 at 6:30 a.m., ABMen have prayer and Bible study.
GREATER SCOTTDALE AREA CHORAL SOCIETY will have a series of Easter season concerts that begin on Palm Sunday, April 1, at Christ United Methodist Church, Market Street, Scottdale, at 7 p.m. From the 1940s, the Greater Scottdale Choral Society has been presenting sounds of harmony for the enjoyment and inspiration of music lovers. Under the direction of Dwight Brown, the group draws members from several communities of the Fay-West area. Accompanied on piano by Sue Booher, the group is preparing inspirational works ranging from Brahms to gospel. For more information, call 724-887-7815.
GREENE VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 104 E. Greene St., Carmichaels, worships each Sunday at 10:50 a.m.
HOPEWELL UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 400 Hopewell Road, Brownsville, across from Acklin Cemetery, Luzerne Township, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. The Rev. Gail E. Mason’s sermon is “Change and Fear (Remember: God is the Same – Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow).’ The Lenten candle represents love. The hunger offering will be received. Janet Adamovich is organist.
JACOB’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 342 Lutheran Church Road, Masontown, observes the fifth Sunday in Lent with Holy Eucharist at 9 a.m. with the Rev. Jacqueline Campbell. Refreshments and fellowship will be held after worship. For further information, phone 724-583-9040.
JEWEL CITY CHURCH, Route 20, Haywood Road, Shinnston, W.Va., offers March Madness with a singing group every Sunday morning and evening in March. Sunday, Mark Bishop will appear at 9:45 a.m. and Tribute Quartet will appear at 6 p.m. The men’s group will meet every Monday in March at 7 p.m. with guest speakers. There will be a special Bible study for high school youths and middle school youths titled “All Out War: Investigating Spiritual Warfare’ Thursdays 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 in March. For more information, call 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 fifth Sunday of Lent at 10 a.m. with Pastor Bonnie Hartley delivering the sermon. The youth and adult choir will sing. Howard and Tyler Metzger will be acolytes. Upcoming events include the Easter cantata at 10 a.m. Palm Sunday, April 1, with the adult and youth choir.
LAUREL MOUNTAIN BAPTIST CHURCH, 1980 Wharton Furnace Road, Gibbon Glade, one mile north of the Mason-Dixon Line, Route 381, Sunday 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 is also the co-host of the Blackpowder Guns and Hunting 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, call 724-329-4707 or visit the Web site www.laurelmtnbaptist.org.
LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH, 183 Oliver Road, Uniontown, announces revival services will be held March 31 to April 4 with Dr. William Horstmeyer as evangelist. He served 23 years as a senior pastor at Midway First Baptist, when the church was in the top 5 percent for baptisms in the Southern Baptist Convention. Music will be provided each night at 7 by: March 31, Cowboy Church (country and western gospel); April 1, Inner Light Gospel Band; April 2, The Hillsman; April 3, God’s Choir; and April 4, Free Spirit. For more information, call 724-626-1265.
MASONTOWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, the corner of Main and Cross streets, announces the youth ministry will sponsor a fund-raising spaghetti dinner Saturday from 4 to 6 p.m. to launch their puppet ministry. Take-outs are available. At 6:15 p.m., there will be a free puppet show by Puppets for the King of McKeesport. The youth group will have just completed a one-day training session in puppet ministry and will present a skit. For tickets or more information, call 724-583-9207. Tickets will also be available at the door.
MCCLELLANDTOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Route 21, Church Hill, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Geoffrey Rach delivering the sermon “Something for the Effort.’ The baptism of Lucas Randy Wilson, son of Deana and Randy Wilson, will be celebrated. Jane Yutzy will be guest pianist. Daffodils orders will be distributed and extras will be available to benefit the American Cancer Society. Easter lilies or tulips for the church may be ordered until March 30 from Tim Christopher at 724-737-6626. To help participants in the Katrina Mission relief trip April 21-29, gift cards from Lowe’s or Home Depot will enable crewmembers to purchase materials at the work site. Remodeled rooms and registration for the September preschool will be discussed with teachers Janet Adamovich and Anita Ezzi at 7 p.m. preschool committee meeting Tuesday.
MITCH WALL MINISTRIES announces the Rev. Mitch Wall will perform a solo concert on Palm Sunday, April 1, at the Fairchance Apostolic Revival Center at 6 p.m. He will feature songs from his newly released album “Repent’ and have a special message. For more information, call 724-938-2003 or visit www.mitchwall.org.
MOUNT MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH, 30 Church St., Smithfield, worships Sunday with a special schedule. At the 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. services, Garrett Smith from the Boston branch of Jews for Jesus will be guest speaker. A time of fellowship and refreshments will follow the 8:30 a.m. service. The senior choir will provide music for the 10:45 a.m. service. For more information, phone 724-569-4847.
MOUNT OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH, 51 Stewart Ave., Uniontown, announces the Annual Men’s Day Service will be held Sunday. At 8 a.m., the message will be delivered by the Rev. Vincent L. Winfrey Sr. The 11 a.m. message will be delivered by Minister Vincent L. Winfrey Jr. Guests for the 4 p.m. service will be the Rev. Melvin Wilson of the St. John Baptist Church, Lawrence, with his choir and congregation. Winfrey declares “Revival: This Is Your Year.’ These services will take place Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary of the church. For transportation, call Brother Curtis Clarke at 724-317-1290.
NEW BEGINNING FULL GOSPEL CHURCH, 93 Jefferson St., Uniontown, will have a church revival Sunday through Wednesday. Sunday morning service is at 11:30 and evening services is at 7. Bishop Leonard Tucker is pastor and founder of New Beginning Church. Minister Sequoya (Quee) Ganges of City Chapel Church will speak Sunday evening. The Rev. Pricilla Dixon of God’s Recreation Church will speak Monday through Wednesday evenings.
NEW GENEVA BAPTIST CHURCH, Front Street, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. when the play “Grandma’s Easter Eggs’ will be presented under direction of Nancy Loring and Marcie Moody. Children participating include Aimee Zinn, Kara Thomas, Jessica Robinson, Noah Michael, Hunter and Braeden Moody. Music will be by the Glorybound Kidz. The last Lenten Bible study “Witnessing’ from “The Spirit-Filled Follower of Jesus’ is Monday at 7 p.m. The Rev. Robert J. Robinson is pastor.
NEW LIFE FREE METHODIST CHURCH, 2370 Pittsburgh Road, Smock, on Route 51 at the intersection of Town Country and Tippecanoe Road, announces a representative for Jews for Jesus will present “Christ in the Passover’ Saturday, March 31, at 7 p.m. Officials said, “You’ll gain wonderful insights on how the pieces of God’s plan of salvation fit together and you’ll remember this visual display of the Passover pageantry for years to come.’ For more information, call 724-677-0327 or 724-438-2060.
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. The sermon this week is “Crossroads in Faith: Extravagant Love.’ The 2 Cents a Meal offering will be collected. Debbie Crago will give a minute for mission about the One Great Hour of Sharing offering that will be dedicated Palm Sunday. Todd Radolec is worship assistant. Greeters are Mack and Loretta Cooley. Ushers for March are Marty Bavetz, Al Gmutza, Todd Radolec and Paul Gmutza. Ushers for April are Mark Nagy, John Paull, Bob Cole and Bob Stilwell. A nursery is provided during worship for children 6 and under, with attendants Christina Voithoffer and Kevin Hughes. Acolyte for March is Morgan Fritzius. The Martin Family will host fellowship after the service. For more information, call 724-245-2200 or e-mail nspc@verizon.net.
PHILLIPS GOSPEL COFFEE HOUSE, in the Village of Phillips on J.K. Packing Road, Uniontown, will present the Harvest Aires Gospel Singers from Uniontown in concert today. The group includes sisters Margaret Jo and Lois Friedhof and Marsha McNemar, who have sang many types of gospel music throughout the nation. Refreshments are available. Doors open at 7 p.m. Concert begins at 8 p.m. For more information, phone 724-438-5683.
PLEASANT VIEW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, two miles west of Smock at the intersection of the Pleasant View and Royal roads, worships at 11 a.m. Sunday. The Child of the Week (a new outreach to get to know children of PV and the community) will be Emma McSurdy. Before worship begins, her picture and fun facts about her will be displayed on the big screen. With 12 other congregations in western Pennsylvania, Pleasant View is participating in the Partnership for Missional Church, a process of self-study and immersion in God’s community. This Sunday, the worship includes time for Dwelling in the Word, reflection and prayer. Information will be received about interviews conducted with congregation and community members, a summary of Pleasant View’s historical timeline, and the church will begin a process of “discerning God’s will for us as a missional congregation in the future into which God is calling us.’ The Debbie Williams family will be acolytes. Ushers will be Rob Hager, Ralph Leichliter, Robert Randolph and Roger Rittenhouse. A confirmation class for 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 Easter Sunday. Adult New Members Seminary is April 1 from 10 to 10:40 a.m. New members will be received Easter Sunday. During Lent, a study of Christian practices is 6 p.m. Sundays. A ham loaf sale is sponsored by the Elizabeth/Frances Circle. Orders can be placed by calling the church by Sunday. Pick-up is April 1. The Campbell Men’s Bible Class will hold its fish and chicken fingers dinner March 31 from 4 to 7 p.m. There is a charge. Pleasant View Cemetery annual clean up begins today. Arrangements must be removed from the cemetery and may be replaced after April 1. For more information, call 724-677-2149.
POINT MARION UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, on the corner of Route 119 and Broadway Street, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Karen Gray will deliver the message “Do Your Motives Smell?’ This is Youth Sunday and Daffodils of Hope Sunday. The Lenten soup supper and prayer service will be held at 5 p.m. Wednesday with Gray’s message based on the study book “Chocolate for Lent.’
REDSTONE PARISH CHOIR will present an Easter cantata titled “Behold the Lamb’ Sunday at 7 p.m. in Newell United Methodist Church. Refreshments follow.
REVERE FREE METHODIST CHURCH announces Sunday worship starts at 11 a.m. Music will be provided by the worship team. Children’s church and nursery are available during worship. Worship and youth Bible study is Sunday at 7 p.m. Free Spirit will be in concert Sunday at 7 p.m. The Rev. Dale E. Sickles is pastor. The food pantry is in operation for those needing assistance. For more information, phone 724-437-9435.
ROSCOE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 300 Main St., announces this Sunday is the deadline for ordering Chancel Easter memorial flowers for the church. Order forms are in the back of the sanctuary and are to be turned in to Linda Mudry of the Church Session Music and Worship Committee by the conclusion of Sunday worship. “Coincidence’ is the title of the sermon by the Rev. Dr. John Rankin at Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service. The chancel choir will sing, directed and accompanied by organist and pianist Tina Bolin. Walter Bethem is worship greeter. Cheryl Lewis, chair of the church Session Worship and Music Committee, will present the Minute for Mission regarding projects planned this year utilizing receipts from the upcoming One Great Hour of Sharing offering Palm Sunday. At the conclusion of the service, each worshipper will receive an American Cancer Society daffodil in honor of those who have been affected by disease. On Wednesday at 6 p.m., the Lenten supper/program will be hosted by The Awesome Foursome, Jody, Rose, Paul and Jack. Volunteers will continue to be witnesses at “Christ on Trial,’ the Lenten program that follows the supper. Those attending are asked to bring their own table service.
ST. ALOYSIUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH IN DUNBAR, Ranch Road, is having a Mass of Anointing on Monday at 10:30 a.m. with an opportunity for confession at 10 a.m. A light Lenten luncheon will follow in the social hall. Monsignor J. Edward McCullough is pastor.
ST. ANDREW’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 307 High St., Brownsville, worships Sunday at 9 a.m. with the Rev. Jack Hernstrom. Communion is celebrated every Sunday. Worshippers gather downstairs the first and third Sundays for fellowship after worship. For more information, call 724-785-3970.
SS. CYRIL AND METHODIUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Fairchance, celebrates Mass every Saturday at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 8 and 11 a.m. Confession is available Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. or by appointment. Sunday Mass is also celebrated at 9:30 a.m. at the Chapel in Shoaf. The parish will host a regional penance service Monday at 7 p.m. Stations of the Cross are held Wednesdays at noon at the Chapel in Shoaf and at 6:30 p.m. in the main church in Fairchance Fridays. The parish is hosting a Lenten fish fry today and March 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 regular Lenten Friday services are held today at 5:45 p.m., followed by a Lenten meal in the parish hall. Hosting today is MCF/MYO. 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 Saturday at St. Joseph at 1 p.m. and Monday at Ss. Cyril and Methodius at 7 p.m.
ST. GEORGE SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH IN CARMICHAELS will host clergy and faithful from six Serbian Orthodox parishes for Lenten Vespers Sunday at 4:30 p.m. The Very Rev. Stevo Rocknage, priest of St. Sava Church in McKeesport and president of the Orthodox Clergy Brotherhood of Pittsburgh will give the homily. The St. Sava Church Choir will sing the responses. The St. George Circle of Serbian Sisters is preparing a Lenten meal to be served in the church hall following the service. The Rev. Rodney Torbic is pastor of St. George.
ST. HUBERT ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 9 Sadler St., Point Marion, Holy Week schedule will include Palm Sunday services with the distribution of Blessed Palms at all weekend Masses: Saturday at 4 p.m. and Sunday at 8 and 11 a.m. The Rev. Joseph Sredzinski is pastor.
ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 50 Jefferson Ave., Uniontown, Thursday will have “A Day of Meditation: O Lord God, Give Us Your Peace and Pardon Our Sins.’ 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 fifth 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 “Changing Lives Through Jesus Christ.’ During the Wednesday Lenten worship services at 7:30 p.m., the church will meet one or more writers of the New Testament. Wednesday’s sermon is from Peter “Cephas.’ The nursery is open to infants for the 10:45 a.m. service. For more information, call 724-437-9000, e-mail spluc@dp.net or visit www.stpaulselcauniontown.org.
ST. PETER’S CHURCH, a parish of the Anglican Communion, 60 Morgantown St., Uniontown, will observe the fifth Sunday of Lent with the Holy Eucharist at 8 and 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Martin Wright of Latrobe will be celebrant and preacher. Serving as chalice bearers and lectors will be David Hoover, Dr. Judith Taylor and Meridith Balas. Acting as crucifer and acolytes are Brennan Ruthardt, Marissa Springer and Timothy Waggett. The Holy Eucharist and healing service is held Wednesday at noon. The Lenten series is being held Wednesday with dinner at 6 p.m. and the program beginning at 7 p.m. The Rev. Thomas R. Finnie is rector. For more information, call 724-438-7731 or visit the Web site www.churchstpeters.org.
ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA, 121 Walnut Hill Road, Uniontown, will celebrate the fifth 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 the Cultural Reality.’ A fellowship time will follow the worship service.
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 “Works of Love.’ 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 7:30 p.m., the Prayer Study will meet at the church. The Rev. Bernard W. Carl is pastor. For more information, call 724-439-4730 or e-mail the pastor at PastorCarl9@aol.com.
SERVANT SONG MINISTRIES, 720 E. Greene St., Waynesburg, announces Lenten reflection series meets Mondays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
SIGNAL OF LIGHT FULL GOSPEL CHURCH, Edenborn, will have a healing and miracle service today at 6:30 p.m. Milton and Linda Dean will serve as elders. The Rev. George W. Cooper is pastor. For more information, phone 724-737-5250 or 724-438-1085.
SMITHFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 20 Church St., worships Sundays at 9 a.m. This week, the Rev. Karen Gray will preach the sermon “Do Your Motives Smell?’ This is Daffodils of Hope Sunday. 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., including a skit, contemporary songs and fellowship time.
SOLID ROCK APOSTOLIC PENTECOSTAL CHURCH, 3320 Old McClellandtown Road, McClellandtown, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. and Tuesday at 7 p.m. Special speaker is Evangelist Harris Sunday. 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, call 724-785-3457.
SOLID ROCK MINISTRY – BREAD OF LIFE CHAPEL, 341 Coolspring Jumonville Road, Hopwood, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. For more information, phone the Rev. Elmer “Buzz’ Hall at 724-880-4714. The clothing ministry will be available Monday, Wednesday and Friday from noon to 4 p.m.
SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA CHRISTIAN SINGLES FELLOWSHIP announces William O’Flaherty of Dunbar will speak on “How to Be Your Own Best Friend’ Sunday at 6 p.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church, Beeson and Dunbar streets, Uniontown. Light refreshments will be served. Admission is free. Call 274-438-5655.
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 “Whatever Became of Sin?’ Betty Coppolino is greeter. Renee Dillow is liturgist. A membership class will be taught during Sunday school this week and April 1 at 10:30 a.m. The Minutemen will have a work detail on March 31 at 10 a.m. Kid’s Club Bell Choir will perform during 9:30 a.m. worship services April 1. Contact Renee Dillow at 724-564-0136 for more information.
STANDING IN THE GAP presents Captain Jennifer Blessing of the Uniontown Corps of the Salvation Army speaking on “William Booth – Impact of One Man on a Nation and the World – How You Can Make an Impact in Your Community’ today at 7 p.m. at the Salvation Army, 32 W. Fayette St., Uniontown. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call Barbara Van Verth at 724-439-6523, Marcia Martin at 724-564-1042 or Blessing at 724-437-2031. Standing in the Gap is a group of concerned Christians committed to preserving the nation as “One Nation under God’ and Christian and family values.’
TENT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, at the intersection of Route 119 and Tent Church Road, south of Uniontown, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with Harry Wilson’s message “The Raising of Lazarus.’ Music will be provided by Glenda Bixler and Mildred Handschumaker. Refreshments will follow worship. For more information, call 724-564-2919.
THIRD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 425 Union St., Uniontown, in the Craig Meadows neighborhood, announces Sunday, the Rev. Chris Enoch, senior pastor, will deliver the message “Jesus: Obedient Servant and Savior’ at the 9 a.m. contemporary service and the 11 a.m. traditional service. This is the fifth in a series of messages for Lent titled “Portraits of the Savior,’ based on the Gospel of Mark. Childcare will be offered. Senior High CrossWalk meets Sunday at 7 p.m. and Junior High CrossWalk meets Tuesday at 7 p.m. For adults, afternoon and evening Small Groups continue 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 the message “It is Finished’ by the Rev. Travis Deans, Small Groups Pastor of Cherry Tree Alliance 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. The church has ample parking. For directions or more information, call 724-438-2529 or visit the Web site at www.3rdpres.org.
TRINITY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH OF GOD, 126 Lincoln St., Uniontown, announces Sunday praise and worship is at 11 a.m. followed with an anointed message by the Rev. Stanley Flasher. 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 special teaching by Amy Flasher. For more information, phone 724-526-9636.
TRINITY UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Morgantown and West Fayette streets, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. when the Rev. Michael I. Orsted gives the sermon “I Know That Scripture.’ Amanda Workman is liturgist. Jacob Cahn is acolyte. Following worship, Trevor and Cherisse Waligura will host coffee fellowship. Large print bulletins and hearing devices are available. A nursery is provided for children 5 and under. Next Wednesday the final Taize service of the Lenten season will be held at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary. Taize is a simple candlelit service of music, readings, meditation and responsive prayers, sung and spoken, and has been described as a personal and peaceful form of worship. For more information, see the Web site at www.trinityupc.net or call 724-437-2709.
TRIUMPHANT FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, on Route 21 between Uniontown and McClellandtown, will hold two services Sunday. The first is at 9:50 a.m., followed by fellowship in the Henry Mick fellowship hall, until 11 a.m., when the Rev. Tom Barnhart Jr. will preach the message. Sunday and Wednesday evening services begin at 6. For more information, call 724-437-5980.
UNIONTOWN CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 20 Robinson St., worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Vincent Cable will bring the message “Jesus Where Are You?’ Sarah DeFazio is interlude musician. Tiffani Ellsworth and Clara Kendall are children’s storyteller. Nicole Cook will provide music. Nursery service is available for infants and preschoolers. For more information, call 724-438-8372.
UNIONTOWN CHURCH OF CHRIST, 70 Roosevelt Drive, announces Sunday Bible study for all ages is at 9:30 a.m., followed by worship at 10:30 a.m. with a message by Joshua Rine. There is also worship Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Midweek service is Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 724-439-4747 or check the Web site at www.utowncofc.org.
UNIONTOWN CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, on Jeffreys Lane off Route 857, will have Sunday worship at 10:50 a.m. There is a singspiration Sunday at 6 p.m. Participants should bring their favorite song. Celebrate Recovery is held Thursday at noon. Revival services are at 7 p.m. March 28-31 and April 1 at 10:50 a.m. with Steve Manley. The Rev. Howard Foust is pastor. For more information, call 724-437-1035.
UNITED CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Malden Crossroads, California, will have a pancake breakfast and free Easter egg hunt March 31 from 8 a.m. to noon. There will be a special guest to have pictures taken with. For tickets or more information, phone 724-938-2098.
WALNUT HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 132 Collier Road, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. when the Rev. Arnold G. Husk gives the sermon “Reality of the Resurrection.’ A Lenten study, “Bound for Golgotha,’ is Monday at 7:30 a.m. For more information, call 724-430-0131.
WALTERSBURG CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, about five miles north of Uniontown on Route 51, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. with Leona Huey presenting a song. There is also a service at 6 p.m. Wednesday at 6 p.m. is a prayer meeting. The Rev. Bruce B. Poling is pastor. For more information, call 724-677-2568.
WHITE HOUSE FREE METHODIST CHURCH, five miles south of Fairchance on Route 857, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with the Rev. George W. McLaughlin as speaker. Ministry in music is by Dixie Phillips. Ministry in song is by Jay McLaughlin. Instrumentalists are Phillips and Virginia McLaughlin. There is another service Sunday at 7 p.m. with Time to Share by Jim Lynn. A nursery will be provided for the morning service. For more information, call 724-564-4765.
WINGS OF FAITH CHURCH, 30 Front St., New Geneva, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. and Tuesday at 7 p.m. Music will be performed by the youth hand bell choir Sunday morning. The Rev. Tim Strosnider Sr. is pastor. For more information, call 724-725-0656 or wingsoffaith@atlanticbb.net.