Church briefs
Vacation Bible School ABUNDANT LIFE CHURCH, located at 1239 Brownfield Road, Uniontown, myabundantlife.org, announces On Goal Soccer Camp will be offered June 12-16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Abundant Life with individual and team soccer training for boys and girls from kindergarten through eighth grade. For more information, call 724-425-9700 or email ongoal@atlanticbb.net for more information on the soccer training. Vacation Bible School with the theme “007 Son Force Kids – Special Agents for God’ will be held June 25-29 from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, Fairchance, announces Vacation Bible School is planned for June 25-29 from 6 to 9 p.m. Call the church at 724-564-2080 for more information.
LAUREL HILL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 327 Laurel Hill Road, Dunbar, three miles east of Route 51 towards Leisenring, will have Vacation Bible School June 10-15.
MCCLELLANDTOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Route 21, Church Hill, will have Vacation Bible School June 18-22 with classes for children from kindergarten through eighth grade and an adult class.
ST. PETER’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 60 Morgantown St., Uniontown, will host “Ava-lanche Ranch: A Wild Ride Through God’s Word’ June 11-15 from 5:15 to 8:30 p.m. with songs, team-work building games, Chuck Wagon chow, a Daily Challenge, Bible adventures, Bible Memory Buddies and Bible Point Crafts. For more information, call 724-438-7731.
SPRINGHILL FURNACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 2459 Springhill Furnace Road on Route 857, will have Vacation Bible School June 11-15 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Contact Renee Dillow at 724-564-0136 for more information.
THIRD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 425 Union St., Uniontown, in the Craig Meadows neighborhood, announces Vacation Bible School is scheduled for June 25-29 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The theme is “Passport to the Holy Land.’ Register by calling Carol Wallace at 724-438-5535 or 724-438-2529.
TRINITY UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, corner of Morgantown and West Fayette streets, Uniontown, announces 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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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 “A Just God Presides Over the Destiny of Nations.’ Small group Bible studies are offered at 9:30 a.m. Refreshments are served at 10:20 a.m.
ALLISON CHRISTIAN CHURCH announces Battle Cry meets today from 6:30 to 8 p.m. featuring praise and worship and work on the teen project. This Sunday, which is Pentecost, Nicholas Rosneck and Edward Combs will be baptized during 9 a.m. worship. To commemorate the birthday of the church, wear something red. The Rev. Michael Peton is pastor. Elders are Will Chambers and Paul Rosneck. Denise Marker is worship leader. Rick Marker is junior church. Bob Peton is acolyte. The Pentecost special offering will be collected. The goal is $200. A nursery attendant is available for childcare. Refreshments will be served following the service.
ASBURY UNITED METH-ODIST CHURCH, corner of Beeson Avenue and Dunbar Street in Uniontown, announces in celebration of Pentecost, the Birthday of the Church, Sunday’s casual 9 a.m. service will include the Rev. Thomas E. Brown’s message “Happy Birthday Church,’ and praise choruses led by song leader Deb Conn and special music by pianist Sharon Brown. The basket will be passed at both services to collect money to purchase supplies to make UMCOR Health Kits to take to the annual conference June 6.
The traditional 11 a.m. service includes Brown’s message and special music by the Asbury Chancel Choir and Jim Hutchinson, director of music and organist. The sacrament of baptism will be administered to Benjamin William Winge, son of Joe and Jenn Winge of Meadville. Loving Nursery Care is available for infants and children to age 4. Children’s bulletins are available for ages 3 to 7. 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. The praise and worship service begins at 6:30 p.m. with messages from Wilma Trimble and Debbie Conn about Pentecost and to honor Asbury and community veterans. Music is by Asbury’s praise band with Kevin Milliken, Paul and Barb Cramer, Paul Chiado, Ira Fox and Bert Sesler. A snack/light meal and fellowship are at 6 p.m.
BARN OF PRAISE MINISTRY, located at 207 Hill Farm Road, Dunbar, below Monarch, is hosting a benefit gospel concert, car show and flea market on Saturday at the Fayette County Fairgrounds from 1 to 7 p.m. This benefit is to help a local family who is facing a sheriff’s sale on June 7. There will be children games, horse rides, face painting, Chinese auction, bingo and refreshments. Trophies will be given in the amateur gospel sing and the antique and classic car show. There is an entry fee for the amateur gospel sing and the car show. There is also a charge for flea market or craft tables. There is an admission charge. Volunteers and donations are needed. The Rev. Barbara A. Glunt is pastor. For more information, phone 724-626-8186.
BEULAH BAPTIST CHURCH, 29 High House St., Smithfield, will host its 83rd Men and Women’s Day on Sunday, June 3. Schedule includes 9:55 a.m. Sunday school with superintendent Deacon Daniel Tracy, 11:15 a.m. worship with the Rev. Dewvaul W. Tracy Jr., pastor; and 3:15 p.m. worship with the Rev. William C. Callaway, pastor of Mount Olive Baptist Church in Clairton. Theme is “Family Faith.’ Toni Tracy is program chair while Christine Martin is co-chair. Dinner will be served immediately after morning worship until 3 p.m. For more information, phone 724-569-5380.
BREAKTHROUGH WORSHIP CENTER, located on Ferguson Road in Mount Braddock, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m., when the church praise band leads a contemporary and prophetic worship service and senior pastors, the Rev. Adam and Hillary Lawson, will bring the anointed word. Extreme Adventures Children’s Ministry meets during worship. A church celebration and Building Covenant Relationships will take place at the pastors’ home at 2 p.m. with a picnic, games, swimming and fellowship. There is no evening worship.
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: Ignited youth group will host worship on June 3 at 6 p.m. For more information about the church or service times, contact the church by e-mail at breakthroughwc@aol.com 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. 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. In celebration of Pentecost, the Rev. Donald Cook, interim pastor, will speak on “You Shall Receive Power!’ June 1-2 is set up for rummage sale at South Church. The rummage sale will be held June 4-5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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 the annual Missions Conference begins today at 7:30 p.m. and will continue with services on Saturday at 6 p.m. with special speaker Lynden Shalm. The youths of CAC will present a drama/sign performance and the CAC Trio will sing. Immediately following the service, foods from various lands will be served in the CAC activity center.
Sunday services begin at 10 a.m. with emphasis on children and missions. At 6 p.m., CAC will conclude the Missions Conference with music from the CAC Praise Team and Choir. Missionary to Thailand, Edward Simmons, will minister in both services. Wednesday services begin with Women’s Department focused prayer, followed by Bible teaching at 7:30 p.m. For more information, phone 724-438-5052 or visit the Web site at www.calvaryapostolicchurch.org.
CALVARY ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1316 S. Pittsburgh St., Connellsville, welcomes back The Lordsmen of Elkview, W.Va., on Sunday, June 3. The Lordsmen are a family-based singing quartet that originated in 1966 and travels approximately 40 weekends a year. The award-winning group will sing in the 10:30 a.m. service. Calvary is handicap accessible and a staffed nursery will be provided. A collection to help support The Lordsmen will be taken. For directions, call 724-628-8835 Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, located on McClellandtown Road, Route 21, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Joe Ritz speaking. There is also worship Sunday at 6:30 p.m. 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.
CALVIN UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 307 Spring St., Brownsville, announces Pentecost will be observed Sunday at 10 a.m. worship. The chancel choir will sing. The Rev. Aleda Arnold Menchyk is pastor. The sermon is “A Gift of God.’ The sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated. For more information on church ministries, phone 724-785-5745.
CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF UNIONTOWN (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), 23 S. Gallatin Ave., will have a contemporary praise and worship service Saturday at 6 p.m. with John and Kathy Yukish as praise leaders and presenting special music. Starting next Saturday, June 2, the service will start at 7 p.m.
On Memorial Sunday, worship is at 10:30 a.m., when the Rev. Art Mace, senior pastor, will give the message “Leaving a Vacancy?’ and the children’s message. Patty Roddy is pastoral associate. Beth Collins will be guest organist. Morning announcements begin at 10:20 a.m. Nursery and pre-school care as well as children’s church for age 3 to third grade are available during morning worship. A special study for children in grades one through seven continues Sunday at 9:30 a.m. For more information, phone 724-438-6821.
CHERRY TREE ALLIANCE CHURCH, 640 Cherry Tree Lane, Uniontown, across from Uniontown Wal-Mart, announces this Sunday the church features a blended contemporary service at 8:30 a.m. and a blended traditional service at 10 a.m. In both services, the Rev. Bob Spence will continue a series of message titled “Route 66 – Through the Bible in a Year.’ This week’s message is “Great is God’s Faithfulness.’ Nursery care is provided for all church services. Due to the holiday weekend, there will be no GriefShare session on May 26 and no activities the evening of Sunday, May 27. On Wednesday, there will be a prayer cell at 11 a.m. and at 6:30 p.m. there is Contagious Christian Training. Senior high cell groups meet throughout the week. For more information on church ministries, phone 724-437-6850.
CHRIST UNITED METHO-DIST 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.
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 is having a prayer breakfast on June 2 at VFW, 115 River Ave., Masontown, at 10 a.m. There is an admission charge and limited seats are available. Proceeds go to the building fund. For more information, call the pastor at 724-737-5078 or 724-366-6853.
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.
DENBEAU HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN CHURCH, located on the East End Road, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with the Rev. Roland O’Brien. Youth group meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
DUNLAP’S CREEK CHURCH, 502 Twin Hills Road, Merrittstown, also known as the Old Stone Church, welcomes Ross Ackinclose as guest speaker to Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service.
EAST LIBERTY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 169 Main St., Vanderbilt, announces worship is at 11 a.m. on Pentecost Sunday. Thursday is the last Bible study meeting until September. 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 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 “Are You Building Walls or Tearing Them Down?’ In addition, the service will include special music, 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 more information about ministry opportunities, including children and youth ministries, individual, marriage and family counseling, phone the church office at 724-564-5000.
The church is now on its summer schedule, which includes a Bible study of the Book of Revelation for adults with the Rev. Connie Moser teaching Sundays at 6 p.m. in the social hall. The senior high youths meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. On Sunday, June 2, there will be an indoor flea market and free car wash from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church and a bake sale at Fairchance Shop’n Save.
FAIRVIEW UNITED METH-ODIST CHURCH, Laurendale Road, Grindstone, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. James Myers giving the sermon “People Aflame.’ Children’s program is at the same time. Acolyte is Megan Boyd. Special music is provided by the choir with Jeff Hayducko at the piano. Bible study has ceased until September. Vacation Bible School will be in June. For further information, phone 724-677-2151 or 724-677-0828.
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. as the Rev. Stephen Sparks brings the message “A Time to Remember – Reflections on Memorial Day Weekend.’
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.
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. A yard and craft sale will be held June 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, Fairchance, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Scott C. Hoppe bringing the message titled “Is There Any Wind?’ Graduating seniors Alison King and Katarina Whitmarsh will be honored during the service, followed by a family reception. There is also worship at 6 p.m., when Hoppe brings the message titled “The Purpose of the Church.’ Wednesday at 7 p.m. the congregation meets for prayer and Bible study. Childcare and transportation is available for all services. Call the church at 724-564-2080 for more information.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF LAMBERTON announces an installation service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday for the Rev. Beverly Harris of Wilkinsburg. The morning speaker will be Minister Natalie Dodson and Loretta Davis and master of ceremonies is the Rev. Larry Burden. Afternoon service is with master of ceremonies Rosalyn Rose and guest speaker the Rev. Robert Crable with his choir and congregation from Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Fairchance. Gospel Lights Choir of Pittsburgh will sing. Dinner will begin at 1 p.m. Robert Ford is deacon.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 515 Morgantown St., Point Marion, will observe Memorial Day with a special service Sunday at 11 a.m. Pastor Kathy Griffith will share a message on remembrance and will share special music to honor veterans. 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. The office will be closed May 26 in honor of Memorial Day.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located on the Towne Square at Fourth and Liberty streets, California, announces the Rev. Paul N. Min will preach “Memorial Stones’ at the 10 a.m. worship service Sunday. Nursery care is available every Sunday. The Bodnars will serve as greeters. Julie Bodnar will assist as acolyte. Nanette Bodnar will lead Scripture reading. The choir will perform. Youth Bible study is available during worship. Coffee hour 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, guest speaker, will give the sermon “Lest We Forget.’ Organist/choir director is Marcia Goisse. Amy Lewis is pianist. Bill Grimm is greeter and head usher for May. Carol Halterman is liturgist. Joshua DuBois is acolyte. Ushers are Kathleen Hockenberry, Beth and Jeremy Rich. Stacey Szewczyk has the nursery. 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. The Rev. Todd Crouch is worship leader and will give the sermon “Praise in Prison.’ Officials said, “Please join us Memorial Day Weekend as we kickoff our Sunday breakfast hour. Breakfast is served from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and worship is at 11 a.m.’ The choir will lead morning hymns, directed by Robin Carr. Greeters this month are Helency and Peter Sisko. Ushers are Frank Martin, Arnold Koon, David Martin and Peter Sisko. 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 10 a.m. Pastor William E. Lawson will deliver the message “The Holy Spirit.’ The sanctuary will be decorated with red geraniums in celebration of Pentecost, which remembers the birth of the Christian Church with the gift of the Holy Spirit. The sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will be observed. Everyone is encouraged to wear red as a reminder of the tongues of fire that appeared over the disciples on that first Pentecost. The adult choir will perform, directed by Thomas Rishel. A combined Sunday school class for youths through sixth grade will take place during part of worship. There will be fellowship time hosted by the deacons following worship. The calendar of events for June will be available. The regular Sunday morning schedule will resume in September. For more information, phone 724-785-3080.
GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, holding services at the South Union Township Fire Department Social Hall located at 364 S. Mount Vernon Ave., Uniontown, meets Sunday for praise and worship at 11 a.m. Thursday at 7:30 p.m. is GCC Connection Night with a time to build friendships through Bible study discussions with refreshments in a relaxed atmosphere. There are also sessions for children and youths to get connected with other kids their own age. Nursery is available for both Sunday and Thursday services. This Sunday, GCC will celebrate Pentecost Sunday and the Global Day of Prayer. Justin Argabright is pastor. For more information, phone 724-438-4850 or visit the Web site at www.gracecc.us.
GREAT BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH, 47 W. Fayette St., Uniontown, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. with the Pastor Greg Cooper bringing the message “What Does It Take to Build the Church?’ Calling the office at 724-437-6161 provides transportation. A nursery is provided for worship and Sunday school. This is Camp Carmel Sunday and Memorial Day Recognition. Membership class is from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. There is no BYF. Office is closed Monday. On Wednesday, there is BYF from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Bible study at 6:30 p.m. On June 1 at 6:30 a.m., ABMen have prayer and Bible study. June 2 is Work Day at Camp Carmel.
HIGH HOUSE CHURCH OF GOD, 1156 Walnut Hill Road, Smithfield, observes Pentecost Sunday when the Rev. Smith will preach “World Missions in the Power of the Pentecost’ at 11 a.m. worship. On June 3, the church welcomes Last Generation Ministries at the 11 a.m. service. Mike and Karen Matieszyn of Somerset minister to hurting people with anointed songs with a message. In full-time ministry, they have made numerous recordings and several of their songs have gone national, appearing on several Gospel music charts across the nation. They sing a bit Southern, a bit traditional and a lot of gospel. Both are accomplished musicians. For more information, call 724-438-8606.
HOPEWELL UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 400 Hopewell Road, Browns-ville, across from Acklin Cemetery, Luzerne Township, celebrates Memorial Day and Pentecost in Sunday worship at 9:30 a.m. in the form of an old-fashioned hymn sing. Those attending are asked to wear red and white. There will be a guest leader of the service. The hunger fund will be received. Janet Adamovich is organist.
JACOB’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 342 Lutheran Church Road, Masontown, worships at 9 a.m. The Holy Eucharist is offered every Sunday with the Rev. Jacqueline Campbell. Holy Eucharist is offered every Sunday. For further information, phone 724-583-9040.
LAUREL HILL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 327 Laurel Hill Road, Dunbar, three miles east of Route 51 toward Leisenring, will have Doughnut Fellowship at 9:45 a.m. Sunday. The church worships Sunday at 10 a.m. with Pastor Bonnie Hartley delivering the sermon for Pentecost called “God’s Spirit Unleashed.’ Acolytes will be Leslee and Sara Ellis. Immediately following the service, there will be the celebration of Pentecost with cake, coffee and Kids Corner. Upcoming events: June 3 will be Communion
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 on church programs or to hear Sunday’s sermon, visit the Web site at www.laurelmtnbaptist.org.
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 Jim Sterner and the Wash House Band, a bluegrass gospel group from the Pittsburgh area. This Sunday at 10 a.m. is small group study and 11 a.m. is the worship hour. For more information, phone 724-626-1265 or 724-570-3730 or 724-437-2424.
MASONTOWN COMMUNITY KITCHEN will celebrate Memorial Day by serving a picnic meal of ham and macaroni salad on Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. in Masontown First Presbyterian Church, 102 W. Church St. The usual accompanying Panera breads, desserts and beverages will also be offered. The Rev. Stephen Cole of the Masontown Brethren Church will lead grace. Officials said, “The community is requested to invite someone they may know who is in need of a meal and the social and spiritual fellowship that is found at the kitchen. The meal is free to anyone but donations are graciously accepted.’
The last Community Kitchen on May 15 had an attendance of 122 people who enjoyed the special taco salad prepared by the chefs. An additional 56 meals were provided as carry out for those unable to attend the event. The All Saints Christian Mothers announced they will host the meal on June 12. Anyone or any local civic clubs desiring more information on sponsoring or helping at the Community Kitchen should contact Kathy West at 724-966-5400 or Bettie Crable at 724-583-7464.
MASONTOWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, located on the corner of Main and Cross streets, announces on Sunday, John and Carlus Skiles and Michael Lawrence will be confirmed in the church. Sunday is also Pentecost and members are encouraged to wear red. This is the last Sunday that services will be held at 11 a.m. as MUMC begins its Sunday schedule June 3 with worship at 10 a.m. The church will host a flea market June 9 in the social hall, beginning at 9 a.m. There will also be potato soup, hot dogs and soft drinks for sale. For more information about the church and its ministries, contact the office at 724-583-9207 or visit the Web site at www.mumchurch.org or e-mail the pastor at mumchurch2@verzion.net.
MCCLELLANDTOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Route 21, Church Hill, worships Sunday at 11 a.m., when the Rev. Geoffrey Rach delivers the sermon “Feeling the Breeze.’ Communion will be celebrated on this Pentecost Sunday and the congregation is invited to wear red in honor of the “birthday of the church.’ Davon Angelo and Tanner Cavaliere will serve as acolytes. Large print bulletins will be available. The adult choir will conclude their season with special music accompanied by Janet Adamovich, church organist. A Memorial Day service will be held by veterans’ organizations in the church cemetery at noon Sunday, immediately following worship.
Sunshine baskets are being prepared by the fellowship committee for those unable to attend worship. A box in the vestibule is available for items such as small shampoo, soap, toothpaste, hand cream, puzzle books, etc. Contact Rach at 412-400-4990 to enroll in the confirmation class for youths ages 12 and older to be held from 9 a.m. to noon June 18-22. Redstone Presbytery will hold a Small Church Network meeting at McClellandtown on Wednesday at 7 p.m. with emphasis on ministries to the hungry. Rach will lead a brief devotional/sermonette time.
MOUNT LEBANON BAPTIST CHURCH, Baltimore Street, Brownsville, announces the Gospel Chorus of Mount Lebanon will celebrate their 30th anniversary on Sunday a 4 p.m. A concert will be given by Damon Wilson and the Redeemed singers. The Rev. Dr. Herman B. Jackson is pastor.
MOUNT MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH, 30 Church St., Smithfield, worships Sunday at 8:30 a.m., led by Pastor Darrell Edgar. 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 “From the Inside Out.’ Baptism and the right hand of fellowship will be held. Mike Davies will share his testimony. Music will be provided by the senior choir. Praise and worship music for both services will be provided by 70 Disciples. For more information, phone 724-569-4847.
MOUNT OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH, 51 Stewart Ave., Uniontown, announces revival services continue today at 7 p.m. Guest revivalist will be the Rev. Kaiser W. Jones Jr., pastor of Refuge Baptist Church in Columbia.
NEW BEGINNING CHURCH will host an ordination service for Minister Pearl Mitchell on Sunday, June 3, at 4 p.m. Officials said, “Minister Mitchell has been a faithful servant who walks with the Lord and has shown herself faithful in all areas of the ministry. She is an encouragement in our church as well as in the surrounding community at large.’ Bishop Leonard Tucker Sr. is pastor.
NEW GENEVA BAPTIST CHURCH, Front Street, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m., when the Rev. Robert J. Robinson delivers the message “Why Do We Fight Wars?’ Bob Brooks and Glorybound Express will present special music. Children’s church is at 10 a.m.
NEW SALEM PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 27 S. Mill St., announces the Rev. Norma Prina Murphy will deliver the sermon “Hear and Tell’ at the 11 a.m. Sunday service. Lois Nagy will give a Pentecost minute for mission and the Pentecost offering will be dedicated. Teacher Recognition will be held. Worship Assistant is Arianne Gmutza. Greeters are Paige Miller and Todd Radolec. Ushers for May are Tom Martin, Hobie Carroll, Wally Velosky and Dan Voithoffer. June ushers are Marty Bavetz, Al Gmutza, Todd Radolec and Paul Gmutza. A nursery is provided during worship for children ages 6 and under. Becky Jean Chaikcic is nursery attendant. Lisa Crago is acolyte. There will be a Pentecost party after the service hosted by the worship committee. The deacons are hosting a bake sale at the church on Memorial Day at 9:30 a.m. For more information, phone the church at 724-245-2200 or e-mail nspc@verizon.net.
OAK HILL BAPTIST CHURCH will worship at 9 a.m. Sunday with the Rev. Philip Elliott bringing the message. The adult choir will sing a special Memorial Day tribute. The youths will participate in parades on Saturday at Fairchance and Point Marion, and on Monday at Masontown and Smithfield. Call 724-569-0722 for church information.
PERRYOPOLIS FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DOC), 307 Independence St., announces on Sunday, Marianne Cornetti will sing in worshp at the 10:30 a.m. service. Cornetti was raised in the Pittsburgh area, grew up singing in the church and has performed all over the world. She is a long-time friend of the Betty Sager family and is singing in honor of Betty Sager’s 90th birthday and in memory of Sager’s husband, Harold. Call the church at 724-736-8311 for more information.
PHILLIPS GOSPEL COFFEE HOUSE, located in the Village of Phillips on J.K. Packing Road in Uniontown, will be in concert today with 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 Child of the Week (a new outreach to get to know the children of PV and the community) will be Matthew Watson. Before worship begins, Matt’s picture and a few fun facts about him will be displayed on the big screen. Morgan Adams and Izetta McGill will be acolytes. On this Pentecost Sunday, student associate Randi Henerdson’s sermon will be “Earth, Air, Fire and Water.’ The service will culminate with the celebration of Holy Communion. The family and community outreach team is preparing an updated version of the pictorial directory. On June 3, the church will have an ice cream social in the PV pavilion with hot dogs, hamburgers and dessert. Tickets are available now and at the pavilion. 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. Jan Toth will preach the sermon. It is Youth Sunday and the youths will perform a skit for the children’s message. Pentecost will be celebrated with cake and coffee following worship.
REHOBOTH PRESBYERIAN CHURCH, located about a mile from Allen’s Crossroads on Rehoboth Road, Rostraver Township, will celebrate Pentecost Sunday at 11 a.m. worship. All are invited to wear red as part of the celebration. During the service, three will be baptized and six new members will be received. The church will have its annual strawberry festival on Sunday in the church social hall from 12:30 to 5 p.m. Drinks and sandwiches are also available. For more information, phone the church at 724-929-7020.
ROSCOE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 300 Main St., will celebrate Memorial Day and Pentecost at 11 a.m. worship Sunday. Greeter will be Ret. U.S. Army Cpl. Donald Shipley, chaplain of the American Legion PA District 25, who will also lead the Pledge of Allegiance. The Rev. Dr. John Rankin will give the sermon “The Curse Reversed.’ The chancel choir, directed and accompanied by Tina Bolin, will sing. This is the last service for the choir until September. This is the last Sunday for the Faith Seekers Class until September as they complete their two-year study of the book “The Purpose Driven Life.’ As part of their concluding ministries, they recently voted to send $100 for support of the next Washington Presbytery Volunter work trip to Mississippi in September. Class members are also putting together individual bath sets for recovering addicts in the Resurrection Power Program run by the Rev. Robert Hedges in Washington.
The summer informal worship service begins next week at 9:30 a.m. with a shortened service and casual attire. Those who wish to volunteer for Roscoe Community Vacation Bible School July 30-Aug. 3 should call Michele 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: Vespers will be held May 27 at 5 p.m. in honor of the Feast of Pentecost. The parish youth group is hosting an indoor flea market June 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the parish hall.
ST. GEORGE SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH IN CAR-MICHAELS announces the Feast of Pentecost will be celebrated Sunday with Midnight Office at 5:30 a.m. and Matins at 6 p.m. Divine Liturgy will begin at 10 a.m. with Kneeling Vesper Prayers immediately following. The celebration of Pentecost will continue throughout the week in Orthodox Church, concluding the following Saturday. The Rev. Rodney Torbic is pastor of St. George.
ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 50 Jefferson Ave., Uniontown, on Thursday will have “A Day of Prayer: To Be Opened to the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, Fear of the Lord, Piety, Fortitude, Knowledge, Understanding, Counsel and Wisdom.’ 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 begin Saturday worship at Christ Lutheran Church, the Mountain Chapel at Chalk Hill, by celebrating the Day of Pentecost with the distribution of the Holy Sacrament on May 26 at 7 p.m. Thee will be two worship services on Sunday at St. Paul’s Church with the distribution of Holy Communion at both the 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. worship services with the Rev. Paul N. Frank Jr. delivering the sermon “Two Holidays.’ Nursery is available during the 10:45 a.m. service. For more information, call 724-437-9000 or e-mail at spluc@dp.net or visit the Web site at www.stpaulselcauniontown.org.
ST. PETER’S CHURCH, a parish of the Anglican Communion, 60 Morgantown St., Uniontown, will celebrate the Holy Eucharist on Sunday at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Deacon Don Bowers of Christ Church, Anglican, of Brownsville will be guest preacher and celebrant. Serving as chalice bearers and lectors will be Robert Cimino, Janet Tanner and Russell Rhodes. Acting as crucifer and acolytes are Michelle Waggett, Ryne Rhodes and Timothy Waggett. Childcare is provided for kindergarten children and under. The Holy Eucharist and healing will be held Wednesday at noon. The Rev. Peer Ostrander of St. George’s Church, Anglican, will officiate. For further information, call Lori Page, parish administrator, at 724-438-7731 or visit the Web site www.churchstpeters.org.
SMITHFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 20 Church St., worships Sundays at 9 a.m. Jan Toth will give the sermon. 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 MINISTRY – FAITH, HOPE, LOVE, 34 Millview St., Uniontown, announces Sunday, there is fellowship from 9 to 9:45 a.m., and 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. There is also family Bible study Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. There is a bake sale at Wal-mart June 1 from 3 to 7 p.m. hosted by Solid Rock that benefits Community Outreach Ministries. For more information, call the Rev. Elmer “Buzz’ Hall at 724-880-4714.
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, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. George “Joey’ Hickok. Daisy Fisher is greeter and Betty Barclay is liturgist. Sunday will be an outdoor service weather permitting. Each family is asked to bring a live flower to decorate the wire and wooden cross in honor of Memorial Day. 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, celebrates Pentecost Sunday at 9:30 a.m., when Harry Wilson brings the message “God’s Birthday Gift.’ The youths will present the special music. Birthday celebrants are Jeanette Long and Wilma Brownfield. 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 the Rev. Chris Enoch, senior pastor, will deliver the message “God of Promise’ at both the 9 a.m. contemporary service and the 11 a.m. traditional service on Sunday. This is the sixth and final in a series of messages titled “God at Work.’ Sunday school classes for all ages meet at 10 a.m. will include a church-wide study called “A 40-Day Spiritual Journey to a More Generous Life.’ Childcare will be offered in a well-staffed nursery. 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.
TRINITY UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, corner of Morgantown and West Fayette streets, Uniontown, worships this Pentecost Sunday at 11 a.m. when the birthday of the church is celebrated. The Rev. Michael I. Orsted will give the sermon “Our God Comes’ and lead the service of Communion. The confirmation class of Max Beatty, Bailey Cahn and Annie Ulmer will be received as members and Max Beatty will receive the sacrament of baptism. Guest organist is Dr. John Winkler from West Virginia University. Bagpiper Joel Adams will lead the processional. Special music will be provided by the Trinity Bells handbell choir. Liturgist is Erin Nass and acolyte is Carter Waligura. Following worship, a coffee fellowship will be hosted in the chapel by Chad and Patricia Bogdewic. Large-print bulletins and hearing devices are available during worship. A nursery is provided during the worship hour for children 5 and under. The Sunday school classes for children have concluded until September, however, the adult Bible class will continue to meet each Sunday throughout the summer at 9:45 a.m. 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.
TRIUMPHANT FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, located on Route 21 between Uniontown and McClellandtown, will hold services Sunday at 9:50 and 11 a.m. The church will hold a picnic in honor of its third anniversary following the 11 a.m. service. A covered dish and desert is to be brought by each family attending. Casual dress is recommended this Sunday. The 11 a.m. service will be held outside weather permitting. Beginning next Sunday, a family time of play and games will be held after each 6 p.m. service until school begins. 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 “They Still Speak…’ There will be a time of remembrance during worship for members who passed away over the past year. Paula Works is worship leader and children’s storyteller. Kayla Means is interlude musician. Paul DeFazio is acolyte. 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.
UNIONTOWN CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, located on Jeffreys Lane off Route 857, will have a Sunday Memorial Day service in remembering Don Leadbeater and Jim Quarzo. Sunday worship at 10:50 a.m. and Sunday Night Sing-Spiration service is at 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.
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 “Wind of the Spirit.’ Health kits will be received. 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, announces Sunday worship is at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting at 6 p.m. The Rev. Bruce B. Poling is pastor. For more information, phone 724-677-2568.
WHARTON FURNACE UNION CHURCH, located on the Wharton Furnace Road near Elliottsville, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. Pastor J. Edward Loukota will present a series of messages called “Are We There Yet?’ – traveling with Moses. The first in the series is “Preparing for the Trip.’ Ushers will be Diane Barr and Dan Wood. Special music will be provided by Gail Carlins and Jason King. 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. Special ministry in music will be presented by Dixie Phillips. Ministry in song is by Renee Lynn and Chrissi Myers. Instrumentalists are Jim Lynn and Paula Bennett. There will be no Sunday evening service. A nursery will be provided for morning services. For more information, phone the church office at 724-564-4765.
YOUGHIOGHENY WESTERN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION HEADQUARTERS AND CHRISTIAN CENTER, 624 Duck Hollow Road, Uniontown, is the place where the Women’s Division of the Southwest Regional will hold its annual program Women in White and Men in Black on Saturday at 11 a.m. Special preparation has been planned. Lunch will be served. President is Sister Susan Hunt. Moderator is the Rev. Clifford Carter.
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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 206 S. Sixth St., West Newton, is planning a bus trip Sept. 28-20 to Williamsburg and James-town, Va., with a July 31 deadline and one on Dec. 8, Christmas Amish Day in Middlefield, Ohio, with a Oct. 31 deadline. Contact Monica Maleski at 724-872-5626 or Sandy Kuch at 724-872-8726 for information.
MOUNT ST. MACRINA HOUSE OF PRAYER IN UNIONTOWN (formerly the Mount St. Macrina Retreat Center), announces registration is due June 14 for the women’s weekend retreat with Sister Carol Petrasovich. For more information or to register, phone the retreat center at 724-438-7149.
ST. OLIVER PLUNKETT, ST. MICHAEL ARCHANGEL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH IN FREDERICKTOWN, announces River of Life Group will hold a charismatic Mass on Thursday, June 7, at 6:30 p.m. The Rev. Joe Felt of St. Anthony’s Church in Monongahela will be celebrant. A hymn sing will be held at 6:30 p.m. A covered-dish social will follow the Mass in the parish hall.
TOURS PLANNED: announces in honor of the 90th anniversary of the appearances of the Blessed Mother at Fatima, a trip is set for Sept. 2-9 visiting Fatima, Lisbon and Coimbra, Portugal with the Rev. Aaron Kriss of Holy Martyrs Church in Tarentum, Pa., as spiritual leader. In October, the Rev. Jacques DePaul Daley will lead a tour to Italy which will include Venice, Verona, Assisi, Florence, Padua and Rome. Walking in the footsteps of Jesus will be a Nov. 4-14 trip to the Holy Land with the Rev. Rick Kosisko. Participants will visit Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Nazareth, Tabor, Cana and Gailee. For a detailed packet on a specific tour, call 1-800-242-0728 or fax 724-548-7649 or email begin padre16201@yahoo.com padre16201@yahoo.com end
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