Church briefs
May 4, 2007 Announcements
THE 111TH FAYETTE COUNTY SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION will be held today and Saturday in the Mount Moriah Baptist Church, 30 Church St., Smithfield with the theme “Be a doer of the Word.’ Featured speaker will be the Rev. John Cook, program director of Rankin Christian Center in Braddock, Pa. The choir from First Baptist Church in Fairchance will present special music today and the Mount Moriah Baptist Church Choir on Saturday. There will be a banquet Saturday at 5 p.m. and special music presented by 11-year-old Micah High playing the violin. The services are open to the public. For reservations to the banquet, call Joy Franks at 724-569-5387.
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ALLISON CHRISTIAN CHURCH announces there will be no Battle Cry meeting tonight. The youths are going to Acquire the Fire meeting at the church at 4:30 p.m. See Lori Rosneck if interested in ordering Watkins Products, which will benefit the CWF. Sunday worship is at 9 a.m. The Rev. Michael Peton is pastor. Elders are Bob Peton and Rick Marker. Denise Marker is worship leader and has junior church. Edward Combs is acolyte. A nursery attendant is available for childcare. Officials said, “Please keep our organist and long-time member Charlotte Hughes in prayer. She is a patient in Jefferson Hospital.’
ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Beeson Avenue and Dunbar Street in Uniontown, announces Sunday’s casual 9 a.m. service will include the Rev. Thomas E. Brown’s message “Helping Your Neighbor,’ Holy Communion and praise choruses led by songleader Barb Cruse and special music by pianist Sharon Brown. The traditional 11 a.m. service includes Brown’s message, Holy Communion and special music by the Asbury Chancel Choir and Bert Sesler, organist. Loving Nursery Care is available for infants and children to age four. Children’s bulletins available for ages three to seven. Tele-receivers are available for the hearing impaired.
Asbury Youth meets Sunday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. for students in grades six to 12 with youth leader Deb Conn. 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. A light meal and fellowship are at 6 p.m.
BEULAH BAPTIST CHURCH, 29 High House St., Smithfield, will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its pastor, The Rev. Dewvaul W. Tracy Jr. on Sunday. The day includes Sunday school at 9:55 a.m. with superintendent Deacon Daniel Tracy, 11:15 a.m. worship with the Rev. Spencer Harris, associate pastor of Antioch Baptist Church in Edenborn; and 3:15 p.m. worship with the Rev. Robert Crable, pastor of Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Fairchance. Theme is “Family Faith.’ Program chair is Toni Tracy and co-chair is Christine Martin. Dinner will be served immediately following worship. For more information, call 724-569-5380.
BLAINESBURG BIBLE CHURCH, Fourth and Washington Avenue, off Route 88 between Brownsville and California, will have a gospel concert featuring nationally acclaimed singer, songwriter and minister Ronny Hinson today at 7 p.m. Hinson is best know as writer of the gospel music standard “The Lighthouse.’ Seating is limited. For more information, call the Rev. David Benner at 724-493-2715.
BREAKTHROUGH WORSHIP CENTER, located on Ferguson Road in Mount Braddock, will hold Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. when the church praise band leads a contemporary and prophetic worship service and the Rev. Adam Lawson will bring the anointed word. Extreme Adventures Children’s Ministry meets during worship. There is also worship at 6 p.m. with special guest speaker the Rev. Mike Robinson of Friendsville, Md. Robinson and his wife are the covering apostles of the church and founders of Passion Fellowship International and senior pastors of Western Maryland Christian Center.
Intercessory prayer is held Sundays at 9:30 a.m. 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: Kings Conference May 18-19. Ignited youth group will host worship on May 27 at 6 p.m. 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 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. Doughnut social will be held this Sunday prior to service. Collection for Coats for Kids Campaign will be taken Sunday. Blood Bank Drive is Tuesday from noon to 6 p.m. Bible study is Tuesday at 6:30 p.m., followed by meeting regarding summer Bible school. 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. Kenneth Lashen, guest speaker, will talk on “A Futile Flight.’ On May 20, all three churches will meet together at South Brownsville to celebrate the anniversary of South Brownsville Church. For more information about any of the Brownsville Charge churches, phone the charge office at 724-785-8704.
CALVARY APOSTOLIC CHURCH, located on Rolling Hills Estate road in North Union Township between Sylvan Heights Cemetery and the PennDOT facilities, announces Sunday services begin at 10 a.m. There will be music by the CAC praise team and special singing by Troy Bowers. At 6 p.m., CAC will have an evangelistic service with preaching by Pastor Danny Aber and music featuring the CAC Praise Team. 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 Web site at www.calvaryapostolicchurch.org.
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, located on McClellandtown Road, Route 21, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Joe Ritz speaking and the Rev. Ron Hudson presenting special music. There is also worship at 6:30 p.m. Sunday with Ritz speaking. College & Career age meets Sunday at 6:30 p.m. for fellowship and Bible study while youths in grades five through 12 also meet. Nursery and children’s classes are available for all services. Each Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., the congregation gathers for prayer and at 7 p.m. for a Bible study titled, “A Walk Through Exodus,’ taught by the Rev. Ron Hudson while Children’s Patches and Grace ministry and youths also meet. For more information, call 724-439-0301.
CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, located at 34 Clark St. and the corner of Collins Avenue, Uniontown, is sponsoring a yard sale Saturday at the old Thurby Garage on Connellsville Street near the Dairy Queen from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. with proceeds going to church programs. The church worships at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. The Rev. Maryann Long will deliver the message “Being the Church.’ Dr. David Boyd, organist and choir director, will lead the chancel choir. Greeters are Ruth and Sam Feuster. Mariah Matthews is acolyte. Janet Nolf is junior church leader. 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. with Greg Quarrick as praise leader and presenting special music.
On Sunday, worship is at 10:30 a.m. when the Rev. Norman Hunt will be guest speaker with the sermon “Open Doors.’ David Landi will give the children’s message. The Rev. Art Mace is senior pastor. Patty Roddy is pastoral associate and Denise Zundel is director of music ministries. Morning announcements begin at 10:20 a.m. Nursery and pre-school care as well as children’s church for age three to third grade are available during morning worship. A special study for children in grades one through seventh continues Sunday at 9:30 a.m. 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. Jack Herman will continue a series of messages titled “The Great Epic – Studies in Isaiah and Jeremiah. ‘ This week’s message is titled “the Great Battle: The Ultimate Overcoming of Evil.’ 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.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. There is a mother/daughter banquet on Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the church 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.
CONFLUENCE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, Yough and Sterner streets, about 25 miles south of Somerset on Route 281 and 30 miles east of Uniontown at the base of the Youghiogheny Dam, announces the Rev. Tom and Jan Charles will hold Encouragement Services on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. and Monday through Wednesday at 7 p.m. Charles was ordained a minister in the Church of the Nazarene in 1974. He graduated from Nazarene Bible College in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He pastored seven churches during his 32 years of active ministry in the states of Indiana and Pennsylvania. He is a former pastor of the Confluence Church of the Nazarene, having pastored there from 1987 to 1998. He also pastored two years in Monongahela before taking retirement. He and his wife, Jan, reside in Norman, Indiana and are active in a local church and in doing pulpit supply and holding revivals and other meetings. Charles will preach on encouragement. He and his wife will also provide special music for these services. The Rev. Ron Schaeffer is pastor. For more information, phone 814-395-3639.
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. For more information on church activities, phone 724-366-1474.
DUNLAP’S CREEK CHURCH, 502 Twin Hills Road, Merrittstown, also known as the Old Stone Church, announces a rummage sale will be held today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. The church welcomes the Rev. Kent Lighthall as guest speaker to Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service.
EAST LIBERTY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 169 Main St., Vanderbilt, announces Sunday worship is at 11 a.m. On Tuesday, women’s Bible study is at 6 p.m. Grief support group meets at 7 p.m. The Rev. David McElroy is pastor. For more information, check the Web site at www.forministry.com/USPAPCUSAELPCE/
EMMANUEL BIBLE CHURCH, a Pentecostal church, located at 405 W. George St., Carmichaels, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. and Wednesday at 7 p.m. The Rev. Roy D. Hetrick is pastor. For more information, phone 724-966-8014. Free audiotapes are available upon request.
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. when the Rev. Stephen Sparks brings the message “Celebration of Communion.’ On Wednesday, Family Night begins at 7 p.m. with Missionettes and Royal Rangers for children, 212 Ministry for youths, THE SOURCE for young adults, Griefshare and adult Bible study. Celebrate Recovery, a faith-based recovery program meets Fridays at 7 p.m. Their Step Studies program is 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.
FAMILY FAITH MINISTRIES, Carmichaels, will hold a chicken-n biscuit dinner on May 11 from 3 to 8 p.m. Call 724-966-9203 for local deliveries.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 17 N. Morgantown St., Fairchance, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. when the Rev. Scott C. Hoppe brings the message “Peace in Our Families.’ There is also a 6 p.m. service when Hoppe brings the message “Our Damascus Road.’ Wednesday at 7 p.m., the congregation meets for prayer and Bible study. Youths in grades six through 12 will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. For more information, phone the church at 724-564-2080.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 515 Morgantown St., Point Marion, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. The Rev. Kathy Griffith will share a message titled “A Thank You That Refuses to be Silenced.’ 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, announces Sunday worship is 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 classes for seventh- to 12th-grade students. 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 worships Sunday at 10:55 a.m. when the Rev. J.W. Hormell will deliver the message “Morning Star.’ 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. Beth Lawson is worship leader. Tiffany Cox is acolyte. Bob Boniface and Hazel Page will greet the congregation. C.W.F.-sponsored Blanket Fund Program orders are due Sunday. Officials said, “Warm wool blankets provide tools of hope as Church World Service responds to disaster and emergency situations here in the United States and around the world.’ 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 “What Does Jesus’ Ascension Mean to Us?’ at the 10 a.m. worship service Sunday. Nursery care is available every Sunday. Anita Gibson and Mary Ann Patterson will serve as greeters. Lauren Turosik will lead Scripture reading. The choir will perform. Youth Bible study is available during worship. Coffee house will be served immediately following the service. 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 “He Is Our Peace.’ Organist/choir director is Marcia Goisse. Amy Lewis is pianist. Bill Grimm is greeter. Kathleen Hockenberry is liturgist. Jeremy Rich is acolyte. Ushers are Joshua DuBois, Bill Grimm and Randy Grimm. Tara Reiprich has the nursery. This is Communion Sunday. For more information on church activities, phone the office at 724-564-2042.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 102 W. Church Ave., Masontown, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. Ross Ackinclose is worship leader and will give the sermon “What’s in a Name?’ The choir will lead morning hymns, directed by Robin Carr. Greeter this month is Helency and Peter Sisko. Ushers are Frank Martin, Arnold Koon, David Martin and Peter Sisko. Minute for Mission is by Don Lilley Sr. For more information, call 724-583-7840.
FORT BURD UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF BROWNSVILLE, located at 200 Thornton Road, next to the hospital, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. Pastor William E. Lawson will deliver the message “Follow Me.’ Worship will include a special time for youths. The adult choir will perform, directed by Thomas Rishel. There is a staffed nursery for children age four and younger sponsored by the deacons. The monthly prayer list will be distributed. Red geraniums for Pentecost Sunday may be ordered through May 13. This is the last day to turning paid reservations for the Friday evening Mother’s Day Family Banquet. The Fort Burd Pre-School will hold an open house Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. For more information, phone 724-785-3080.
GARWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH, Route 481, 637 Scenic Drive near Daisytown, announces The Richters of Connellsville will present an evening of music Sunday at 7 p.m., featuring a blend of country, traditional and contemporary gospel. For more information, call 724-938-7431.
GREAT BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH, 47 W. Fayette St., Uniontown, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. with the Pastor Greg Cooper bringing the message. Calling the office at 724-437-6161 provides transportation. A nursery is provided for worship and Sunday school. On Sunday, Junior BYF meets Sunday from 3 to 4:30 p.m. and Senior BYF meets from 5 to 7 p.m. On Tuesday at noon, Bethel Plus has a covered-dish luncheon. On Wednesday, there is BYF from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Bible study at 6:30 p.m. On May 11 at 6:30 a.m., ABMen have prayer and Bible study.
HOPEWELL UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 400 Hopewell Road, across from Acklin Cemetery, Luzerne Township, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. when the Rev. Gail E. Mason’s sermon is “Love Story.’ Janet Adamovich is organist. This year marks Hopewell’s 175th anniversary. The actual date is Sept. 19.
JACOB’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 342 Lutheran Church Road, Masontown, worships at 9 a.m. with the Rev. Jacqueline Campbell. The Holy Eucharist is offered. For further information, phone 724-583-0109 or visit the Web site at www.lutheransonline.com/jacobslutheran
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LAUREL HILL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 327 Laurel Hill Road, Dunbar, three miles east of Route 51 towards Leisenring, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. with Pastor Bonnie Hartley delivering the sermon “Christ’s Mandate: Love One Another.’ Communion will be served with acolytes Keely and Christopher Smiley. Upcoming events: May 13, the church honors Moms in the congregation and May 20 is doughnut fellowship at 9:45 a.m. with Kids Corner following the service.
LAUREL MOUNTAIN BAPTIST CHURCH, 1980 Wharton Furnace Road, Gibbon Glade, located one mile north of the Mason-Dixon Line, Route 381, offers Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday evenings, the church offers a unique fireplace service. The Rev. Dr. Michael George is pastor. For more information, phone 724-329-4707 or visit the Website at www.laurelmtnbaptist.org
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LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH, 183 Oliver Road, Uniontown, part of the Southern Baptist Convention, every Saturday will have youth ministry and Ladies Bible study at 6 p.m. and Cowboy Church at 7 p.m. This Saturday, the church will have On the Right Track, a country and western gospel group from the Connellsville area. This Sunday at 10 a.m. is small group study and 11 a.m. is the worship hour with footwashing and Communion. For more information, phone 724-626-1265 or 724-570-3730.
LIBERTY CHURCH OF GOD, Route 26, Gladefarms, W.Va., concludes revival today at 7 p.m. For more information, call 724-329-1466.
MASONTOWN MENNONITE CHURCH, located on Mennonite Church Road, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at 6 p.m. is King’s Kafe with fellowship and food, and at 7 p.m. is the book study “The Power of Prayer’ led by Richard McIntire. The Rev. Ronald Smith is pastor.
MCCLELLANDTOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Route 21, Church Hill, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. when the Rev. Geoffrey Rach delivering the sermon “A New Normal,’ first in a May series titled “We Remember,’ based on his recent experiences during a Katrina Relief Mission trip to Gulfport, Mississippi. Paige Nagy and Trey Cavaliere will serve as acolytes. The deacons will host a breakfast following worship in the church social room. Sponsors are needed for the annual CROP Walk in Masontown on May 20 at 1:30 p.m. Vacation Bible School will be held June 18-22 from 9 a.m. to noon. For information for the McClellandtown Presbyterian Church Preschool, call teachers Janet Adamovich at 724-438-0462 or Anita Ezzi at 724-437-7206.
MORNING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH, Newell, announces next coffeehouse is Saturday at 7 p.m. with gospel singer Pearl Kujawa. Sunday worship begins at 10 a.m. Wednesday Bible study/prayer meeting is at 7 p.m. For more information, phone Angel Zueger at 724-785-8513.
MOUNT CALVARY MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH announces The Women of Impact will have a fellowship breakfast on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. with Sister Marilyn Winfrey from Mount Olivet Baptist Church in Uniontown.
MOUNT LEBANON BAPTIST CHURCH, BROWNSVILLE, will celebrate the 10th pastoral anniversary of the Rev. Dr. Herman B. Jackson on Sunday. The Rev. Nathaniel Walker of the 48th Street Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Philadelphia will be guest speaker for the 11 a.m. anniversary service. Carol Y. Smith is chairing the event.
MOUNT MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH, 30 Church St., Smithfield, worships Sunday at 8:30 a.m., led by Pastor Darrell Edgar. 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 bring the message “A Fresh Encounter on the Far Side of the Desert or A Burning Bush For You.’ Music will be provided by the Kings Kids, senior choir and the Witness Jesus Band. For more information, phone 724-569-4847.
NEW GENEVA BAPTIST CHURCH, Front Street, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. when the Rev. Robert J. Robinson delivers the message “Reach Out and Touch Someone.’ Jessica and Janet Robinson will present special music. Children’s church is at 10 a.m.
NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 126 Brownsville Ave., Brownsville, hosts a free coffee and doughnut fellowship every Sunday at 9 a.m. Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. Thursday evening is Family Night. Adults are beginning a new study on spiritual warfare 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. “Come in from the Storm,’ every Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the church is open to all women who need a friend, someone to talk to. Come and share a cup of coffee. For more information or transportation, call the church at 724-785-7141. Transportation is available for Sunday and Thursday services.
NEW SALEM PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 27 S. Mill St., announces Sunday service will start at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Norma Prina Murphy. Martin Bavetz is worship assistant. Greeters are Debbie and Ashley Crago. Ushers for May are Tom Martin, Hobie Carroll, Wally Velosky and Dan Voithoffer. A nursery is provided during worship for children ages six and under. Nursery attendants are Elizabeth Glumac and Arianne Gmutza. Lisa Crago is acolyte. Fellowship time after the service will be hosted by Paige Miller. There will be a Church Family Afternoon of Bowling from 1 to 3 p.m. at Fairbank Bowling Center. For more information, phone the church at 724-245-2200 or e-mail nspc@verizon.net.
OAK HILL BAPTIST CHURCH, 100 Old Frame Road, Smithfield, located off Smithfield-New Geneva Road, will celebrate Teacher Appreciation Sunday with a special worship service to honor three area teachers who were selected by the youths. The Rev. Philip Elliott will bring the message. Special music and guest speakers will be heard.
PHILLIPS GOSPEL COFFEE HOUSE, located in the Village of Phillips on J.K. Packing Road in Uniontown, will reopen today and present The Harvest Aires and Bob Denny in concert. The group consists of three sisters, Margaret Jo Friedhof, Lois Friedhof, Marsha McNemar and friend Bob Denny from Uniontown. The group has performed throughout the tri-state area as well as Virginia, Arkansas and Tennessee, singing southern gospel, traditional hymns and contemporary music. Doors open at 7 p.m. Concert begins at 8 p.m. For more information, phone 724-438-5683.
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 Youth of the Week (a new outreach to get to know the children of PV and the community) will be Samantha Phillips. Before worship begins, Samantha’s picture and a few fun facts about her will be displayed on the big screen. Worship begins with a mini-hymn sing. The Rev. Keith Conover will preach the sermon “A Parable on ‘The Way.” Special music will be provided by the adult vocal choir. Lee Ann Conover will be Small Talker. Morgan Adams and Izetta McGill will be acolytes. The family and community outreach team is preparing an updated version of the pictorial directory. In conjunction with the annual food drive of the Boy Scouts of America, the church is collecting non-perishable food contributions to restock the food bank through May 5. May 13 is Music Ministry Sunday with the vocal choir and PVPC Band, vocal and instrumental soloists having a part of worship that day. For more information on church activities, phone 724-677-2149.
POINT MARION UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, located on the corner of Route 119 and Broadway Street, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Gene Stollings will give the sermon. Ashley Nestor will give the children’s message. Holy Communion will be celebrated.
POLISH HERITAGE CLUB OF UNIONTOWN is sponsoring the annual observance of the Polish Constitution of May 3, 1791, on Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Madonna of Czestochowa Roman Catholic Church in Cardale. This para-liturgical observance will include Marian hymns, prayers, a homily in Polish, rosary walk and Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament. The Rev. Joseph Sredzinski, club chaplain, will lead the group as they recall the significance of the first Democratic constitution in Europe, patterned on the American Constitution of 1783. Light refreshment will be served afterwards. Club president is Ben Stawowy.
ROSCOE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 300 Main St., worships Sunday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. John Rankin giving the sermon “To Be or Not To Be.’ Barbara Rankin will be worship greeter. The chancel choir, directed and accompanied by Tina Bolin, will sing. Children’s Sunday school classes conclude May 13 and will resume in September. The adult Faith Seekers class of “The Purpose Driven Life’ concludes at the end of May with a break for Mother’s Day. Michele Hartle, 2007 Vacation Bible School coordinator, is looking for volunteers to help with the Roscoe Community Vacation Bible School. For more information, call Hartle at 724-938-3703.
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. Sunday Mass is also celebrated at 9:30 a.m. at the Chapel in Shoaf. Confession is available in Fairchance on Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. or by appointment. Holy Hour with exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is Wednesday at 7 p.m. Upcoming events include a craft show on May 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 724-564-7436 Monday through Thursday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
ST. GEORGE MARONITE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6 Lebanon Terrace, Uniontown, announces First Holy Communion will be distributed on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Liturgy by the Rev. Joseph R. David, pastor, to Samantha Conaway, Luke Gabriel, Olivia George, Laura Heneks, William Kusniar, Levi Kuykendall, Noah Michael, John O’Brien and Haley Sutton. Assisting in the ceremony will be Subdeacon Thomas R. George and class teacher Patricia Joseph. Ronda Risha is religious coordinator.
ST. GEORGE SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH IN CARMICHAELS will celebrate the patronal feast day of St. George to be celebrated with vespers on Saturday at 4 p.m., on Sunday at 5:30 a.m. with Midnight Office followed by matins. The Divine Liturgy with procession and blessing of the Feastal Bread and Memorial Wheat will be at 10 a.m. The St. George Choir, directed by Sonia Janson, will sing responses. The program and dinner will be at 12:30 p.m. Dr. Ivko Dimitric is the honored kum for the celebration. Stan Brozik will be master of ceremonies at the dinner. The Rev. Rodney Torbic is pastor of St. George.
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH, Third Street, Lawrence, is celebrating the 31st anniversary of the Revs. Melvin and Geraldine Wilson. Anniversary services will be held Sunday with the Rev. Patrick Mack of Mack Ministries speaking at the 11 a.m. service and the Rev. Calloway of Mount Ararat Baptist Church, Cardale, speaking at 3:30 p.m. For more information, call the church secretary at 724-223-0445.
ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH IN UNIONTOWN welcomes Dr. Scott Hahn, nationally acclaimed television personality, Catholic theologian, Bible scholar and author of numerous books on Scripture, on Wednesday at 7 p.m. He will speak on “Reasons to Believe,’ his most recent book. Hahn can be seen on EWTN every Monday at 9 p.m. speaking to a national audience on “Letter and Spirit.’ The church on Thursday will have “A Day of Mercy: Our Lord Jesus Christ Love Never Ceases and His Mercies Never Ends Come Be With Him.’ Eucharistic adoration is from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Divine Chaplet is at 3 p.m. Rosary is at 6 p.m.
ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 71 N. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, will distribute Holy Communion on Saturday at 4 p.m. Quiet Hour Communion with the Rev. Paul N. Frank Jr. presiding. Holy Communion will be distributed at 10:30 a.m. worship. Note the change in time for this worship service. There will not be an 8:30 a.m. service. On Sunday, the church will dedicate the new Walker Technical II rank echo organ during the 10:30 a.m. service. The Rev. Donald J. McCoid, bishop of the Southwestern Synod, will be guest speaker. Organist Jason Keefer, director of music and organist at Trinity United Presbyterian Church, will give a dedicatory recital with refreshments being served in the church social hall following worship. William Dreucci is director of music/senior choir director. The nursery is available at 10:30 a.m. worship. 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 celebrate the Holy Eucharist on Sunday at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Serving as chalice bearers and lectors will be David Hoover, Dr. Judith Taylor and Jeffrey Minshall. Acting as crucifer and acolytes are Ryne Rhodes, Sarah Finnie and Timothy Waggett. The parish conference begins at 6 p.m. May 11 and continues at 9:30 a.m. on May 12, followed by dinner at 5:30 p.m. Keynote speaker will be the Rt. Rev. Keith Ackerman, bishop of the Diocese of Quincy, Ill., speaking on “Saints; Ancient and Modern.’ Childcare will be provided for children age five and younger. The Holy Eucharist and healing service is held Wednesday at noon. Serving on the Altar Guild for May are Carole King, Josephine Brownfield, Karen Kapel and Chris Zeigler. 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, announces an orientation for prospective new members will be held at 9 a.m. Sunday. The church worships Sunday with the sacrament of Holy Communion at 10:30 a.m. worship. The book club will meet at the home of the Rev. Carl and Barbara Carl at 6 p.m. On Wednesday, a Mother-Daughter Dinner will be held at the church at 6 p.m. Speaker will be Jason Tost, lay parish assistant at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Monroeville, who will talk about his mission trip to South Africa. On Thursday from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., Brown Bags and the Bible will be held at the church. Focus will be on the biblical passages appointed for the next Sunday. Participants are asked to bring their own brown bag lunch. The prayer group will meet Thursday at 7:30 a.m. 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.
SERVANT SONG MINISTRIES, 720 E. Greene St., Waynesburg, announces registration deadline is Tuesday for “Building on the Rock,’ men’s overnight retreat, which will be offered May 11 from 6:30 p.m. to May 12 at 7:30 p.m. The men will examine principals of solid building construction and the way they parallel spiritual need to build upon the Rock, who is Christ, in personal lives, families and communities. The men will have an opportunity to participate in a small construction project in Servant Song’s prayer gardens. Registration is May 14 for “Dreams & Spiritual Growth’ weekend retreat. For more information or to register, call 724-852-2133.
SMITHFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 20 Church St., worships Sundays at 9 a.m. The Rev. Gene Stollings will deliver the sermon. Holy Communion will be celebrated. There is a prayer and meditation service led by a member of the congregation every Wednesday at 7 p.m. The Saturday evening service will resume in September.
SOLID ROCK 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.
SPRINGHILL FURNACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 2459 Springhill Furnace Road on Route 857, announces the youth group will hold a white elephant rummage sale Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a bake sale and open kitchen for food and drink purchases. The church worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. George “Joey’ Hickok giving the sermon “Revelation.’ Greeter is Renee Dillow and liturgist is Luana Catlett. Contact Renee Dillow at 724-564-0136 for more information regarding church activities.
TENT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located at the intersection of Route 119 and Tent Church Road, south of Uniontown, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. when Harry Wilson brings the message “If Anyone Love Me.’ Refreshments will be served after worship. Bible study will be held Tuesday at 7 p.m. For more information, phone 724-564-2919.
THIRD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 425 Union St., Uniontown, in the Craig Meadows neighborhood, announces Sunday is the kickoff to a campaign called “40-Day Spiritual Journey to a More Generous Life.’ The Rev. Chris Enoch, senior pastor, will deliver the message “The Lord’s Economics’ at both the 9 a.m. contemporary service and the 11 a.m. traditional service. This is the third in a series of messages titled “God at Work.’ Childcare will be offered in a well-staffed nursery. Senior High CrossWalk meets Sunday at 7 p.m. and Junior High CrossWalk meets Tuesday at 7 p.m. For adults, a wide variety of afternoon and evening Small Groups continue meeting this week. The 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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TRINITY UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, corner of Morgantown and West Fayette streets, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. when the Rev. Michael I. Orsted will give the message “Love One Another.’ Following worship, a coffee fellowship will be hosted in the chapel. Large print bulletins and hearing devices are available during worship. A nursery is provided during the worship hour for children five and under. For more information, check the Web site at www.trinityupc.net
or call the church office at 724-437-2709. For more information about the upcoming children’s Vacation Bible School June 11-15, check the kids’ Web site at www.tupckids.com
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TRIUMPHANT FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, located on Route 21 between Uniontown and McClellandtown, will hold two services Sunday at 9:50 and 11 a.m. Refreshments and fellowship will be in the Henry Mick Social Hall from 10:30 to 11 a.m. The Rev. Tom Barnhart Jr., senior pastor, will preach the message “Results May Vary.’ State Trooper Burden will speak to the youths during 11 a.m. worship. The ladies of the church will celebrate Mother’s Day with a banquet on Friday at 6 p.m. Special music will be provided by a Ladies’ Trio. For more 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 “A Challenge from Jesus.’ This is National Youth Sunday and members of CBYF will serve as worship leaders. The theme is “Now, Follow Me.’ Graduates will be honored during morning worship with a reception to follow in the Mixing Area. Kayla Means is acolyte and Haley Wable is interlude musician. Special music will be provided by the chancel choir, under he direction of Jeremy Kendall and accompanied by Pam Rossini. Nursery service is available for infants and preschoolers. For more information, call the church office 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/Bible study and Celebrate Recovery services are at 7 p.m. The Rev. Howard Foust is pastor. For more information on church activities, phone 724-437-1035.
UNITED BAPTIST CHURCH, 126 N. First St., Connellsville, will have a candlelight service Sunday at 3:30 p.m. The Rev. Albert L. Winfrey is pastor.
WALNUT HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 132 Collier Road, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. The Rev. Arnold G. Husk will give the sermon “When Faith Falters.’ For more information on church activities, phone 724-430-0131.
WHARTON FURNACE UNION CHURCH, located on the Wharton Furnace Road near Elliottsville, announces that due to rain last Saturday, the semi-annual road cleanup will be held this Saturday. Members and friends will meet at the church at 9 a.m. Six miles from Elliottsville to Route 40 on Wharton Furnace Road will be covered. Pizza will be served at the church afterwards. The church worships Sunday at 11 a.m. Pastor J. Edward Loukota will bring the message. The service of Holy Communion will be observed at the close of the service. Congregational greeters and ushers for May are Diane Barr, Dan Wood, Jim Doughty and Jim O’Neil. A nursery and junior church is available for children. For further information on church activities or to arrange transportation, phone the office 724-329-4075 or 724-438-3109.
WHITE HOUSE FREE METHODIST CHURCH, located five miles south of Fairchance on Route 857 near Rich’s Garden Center, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with the Rev. George W. McLaughlin as speaker. Special ministry in song will be provided by Sue Dillow and Linda McLaughlin. Instrumentalists are Dixie Phillips and Paula Bennett. There is also a service at 7 p.m. with Time to Share by Lelia Moser. A nursery will be provided for the morning service. For more information, phone the church office at 724-564-4765.
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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 206 S. Sixth St., West Newton, is planning a bus trip Sept. 28-20 to Williamsburg and Jamestown, Va., with a July 31 deadline and one on Dec. 8, Christmas Amish Day in Middlefield, Ohio with an Oct. 31 deadline. Contact Monica Maleski at 724-872-5626 or Sandy Kuch at 724-872-8726 for information.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 300 Main St at corner of Union and Main Streets, Fayette City, will have a soup, sandwich and bake sale on Election Day, May 15 from 11 a.m. to 2p.m. Take outs available. For more information, call 724-326-8881.
GREGG’S COUNTRY CRUISERS, (formerly Pioneer Trails Cluster Travel Group and led by the Rev. Gary L. Gregg) is announcing the following trips with pick-ups in Washington, Bentleyville and California: May 17, “Beauty and the Beast’ with dinner at the Shakespeare’s Restaurant; June 21, “Oklahoma’ with dinner at the LeMont Restaurant; July 5, “White Christmas’ with dinner at the Grand Concourse. For more information, call 724-938-2529.
KLONDIKE CLERGY ASSOCIATION, representing the churches of Masontown and McClellandtown, is sponsoring the eighth annual German-Masontown CROP Walk on Sunday, May 20. Local churches, Scout groups, organizations and clubs are being invited to walk in this local effort to end hunger both locally and worldwide. The money raised goes to Church World Service, the parent organization of CROP. Twenty-five percent of the money is returned to the local community to assist local food banks address hunger needs at home. Last year, the local CROP Walk raised $5,900 and returned $1,475 to Masontown and McClellandtown food pantries. Anyone interested in participation should call the local coordinator, the Rev. Bob Lewis, at 724-583-9207. For more information about CROP Walks, check the Web site at www.cropwalk.org
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