Church briefs
ABUNDANT LIFE CHURCH, located at 1239 Brownfield Road, Uniontown, worships at 9 and 10:45 a.m. Sunday where Pastor Nicholas J. Cook will deliver the message “If you want to walk on water, you must get out of the boat.’ Refreshments will be served at 10:20 a.m. Small group Bible studies are offered at 9:15 a.m. At 7 p.m., Zach Ellsworth will present a concert to benefit relief efforts in Africa. Visit www.myabundantlife.org for further information.
ALLISON CHRISTIAN CHURCH worships at 9 a.m. Sunday. Bob Peton is worship leader. Paul Rosneck will be leading junior church. The Rev. Michael Peton is pastor.
APOSTOLIC REVIVAL CENTER, 107 Morgantown Road, Route 857, Fairchance, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. and Wednesday at 7 p.m. The Rev. Shirley Victor is pastor. Sandy Dewitt is assistant pastor.
ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Beeson Avenue and Dunbar Street in Uniontown, announces a new worship schedule for August and September: 9:30 a.m. adult Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship in fellowship hall and children’s Sunday school; and 6:30 p.m. praise and worship.
Sunday’s 10:30 a.m. and evening praise-and-worship services will include a message by Kevin Milliken and music by the church’s praise band featuring Milliken, Paul and Barb Cramer, Bert Sesler, Becky Johnson, Danny Bryson and Andrew Milliken.
Praise and worship begins with a light meal at 6 p.m., followed by a message and music by the praise band. Children’s time begins after the opening music.
Summer Sunday school taught by Beth Vilsack follows the children’s message. Children’s bulletins, large-print bulletins and tele-receivers for the hearing impaired are available.
BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH, 306 Edison St., Uniontown, meets for worship at 9 a.m. Sunday with Aaron Douthitt leading music and the Rev. Bryan Kelley bringing the message from the book of Acts. At 10:30 a.m., a worship service with Kelley presenting the message and Tim Soom leading the music will occur. At both services, the Kelley family will present special music.
The 6 p.m. Sunday service will feature a study from the book of Revelation. At the same time, teenagers and college-age adults will meet for Bible study. Weekly prayer service is held at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Children’s church is available for all services. For more information or transportation, phone the church at 724-437-3090.
BREAD OF LIFE, corner of Connellsville and Bouquet streets, will worship at 10:15 a.m. Sunday under the direction of new pastor, John Broadwater. The Building Our Lives Together (BOLT) band will lead a live praise and worship. A special anointing service for the safety and protection of all students returning to school also will be held. For further information, call 724-430-4882 or visit the Web site at www.boltc.org
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BROWNSVILLE FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 512 Second St., worships at 10:45 a.m. Sunday. Bible study will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. The Rev. Paul Sandusky is minister. For more information on church ministries, call 724-785-2488.
BROWNSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHARGE announces Sunday worship will be held at 8:20 a.m. at West Bend; 10 a.m. at South Brownsville; and 11 a.m. at Brownsville First. The Rev. David Chin will give the sermon “The Faith of a Paralytic.” For additional information on the Brownsville United Methodist Charge, call the 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, invites the community to attend a special evangelical service tonight at 7 p.m. Mike Hall, an evangelist from Morgantown, W.Va., will be ministering. Following the service, a time of fellowship and free refreshments will be held outside, weather permitting.
An abbreviated service will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday immediately followed by the church picnic. Wednesday evening service begins at 7:15 p.m. with a focus on prayer followed by Bible teaching. Pastor is Daniel Bayles. For more information or directions, call 724-438-5052 or 724-963-5598.
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, located on McClellandtown Road, Route 21, Uniontown, worships at 10 a.m. Sunday with the Rev. Joe Ritz bringing the message and Hannah David providing the special music.
Bible classes for all ages will take place at 9 a.m. A Sunday service will be held at 6:30 p.m. with Ritz speaking. The Youth and College & Career group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Sunday for fellowship and Bible study.
Each Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., the congregation gathers for prayer and will meet at 7 p.m. for the Bible study, “A Walk Through Exodus,’ taught by the Rev. Ron Hudson. For more information, call 724-439-0301.
CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, located at 34 Clark St., off Connellsville Street, Uniontown, worships at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. The Rev. Greg Stiver will deliver the message “The Shield of Faith.’ Don Leaphart will provide the special music. Dr. David Boyd will be the organist. Hearing aid headsets, large-print Bibles and hymnals, Upper Room devotional booklets and junior bulletins are available. For further information on church ministries, call the church at 724-437-6341.
CANAAN BAPTIST CHURCH in Hiller welcomes the Rev. Lance Whitlock and the Mount Olive Baptist Church of Canonsburg at 3:30 p.m. Sunday. His choir and praise dancers will accompany him. Dinner will be service from 1 to 3 p.m. The public is invited.
CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 23 S. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, will hold contemporary worship at 6 p.m. Saturday with John and Kathy Yukish leading the service. On Sunday, the Rev. Art Mace, senior minister, will deliver the message “Choose.” The children’s message will be given by David Landi. Adult church school classes begin at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Preschool care is available during the morning service. Children’s church is held for children age four to 3rd grade. For more information, call 724-438-6821.
CHERRY TREE ALLIANCE CHURCH, 640 Cherry Tree Lane, Uniontown, located just off the McClellandtown Road exit of Route 119, will hold a blended contemporary service at 8:30 a.m. Sunday and a blended traditional service at 10:10 a.m. In both services, the Rev. Jack Herman will continue a series of messages titled “Living Life to the Fullest.’ This Sunday’s message is “Overcoming in Spiritual Warfare.’
Adult Bible fellowships are offered at 9 and 10 a.m. On Wednesday, prayer cell will be held at 11 a.m. No evening activities will be held Wednesday. For more information on any of the church’s services, call the office at 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. Dr. Joong W. Koe. Barbara Reagan will be the liturgist and will lead a children’s sermon. Adult Bible Fellowship is at 9:45 a.m. The church picnic is Saturday at Idlewild Park. A fashion show and luncheon will be held Sept. 27. For more information, call the church between 9 and 11 a.m. at 724-439-1630.
COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 1264 W. Penn Blvd., Uniontown, worships Sunday 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 worship at 11 a.m. Sunday. Bible studies will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday. For transportation, call 724-737-5078.
COVE RUN FREE METHODIST CHURCH, 345 Yauger Hollow Road, Lemont Furnace, will host the 28th annual Brush Arbor Gospel Sing Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Worship times will be 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 6 p.m. Sunday. The Riddells, The Purkey Family, Ken Walls, Tammy Gordon, Nancy Yeager and Sharon Honsaker will provide gospel music. Pastor Paul Eckenrode will emcee the event. The event was formerly held at the Light & Life campgrounds in Fairchance. The Rev. Roger Yeager is pastor. For more information, call 724-437-1050.
DUNLAP CREEK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 502 Twin Hills Road, Merrittstown, also known as the Old Stone Church, welcomes Ross Ackinclose as guest speaker at Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service.
FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 690 Morgantown Road, Uniontown, one-half mile past the Uniontown Shopping Center, worships Sunday at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. when Pastor Bill Kiger will deliver the message. Wednesday’s Family Night services begin at 7 p.m. For more information on church ministries and transportation, call 724-437-8101. More information on Faith Assembly can be found at www.myfaithassembly.org
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FAYETTE COUNTY SUNDAY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION’s executive board will not hold its regular monthly meeting in September.
All board members and other people interested in Sunday school are invited to participate in the Pennsylvania State Sunday School Association’s 2008 fall training event to be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at Mount Olive ECNA Fellowship Building located at 515 Pleasant Valley Road or Route 982 in Connellsville.
The event will feature two workshops: “Sunday School Success in Every Church” and “Effective Bible Study for Excellent Bible Teaching,” which will be taught by Dr. William Niblette and/or Rodney Pry.
There is a cost to attend. The deadline to register is Sept. 1. The event is sponsored by the Fayette County Sunday School Association and the Pennsylvania State Sunday School Association. For further information, call the Rev. Robert Patton at 724-628-8033.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 17 N. Morgantown St., Fairchance, worships at 10 a.m. Sunday with the Rev. Scott C. Hoppe bringing the message “The Growing Christian’s Enemy.’ Ron Palo will provide the special music.
Bible studies for all ages meet at 9 a.m. Hoppe will bring the message “Positives in the Christian Life’ at the 6 p.m. Sunday service. At 7 p.m. Wednesday, prayer and study of the book of Revelation taught by Hoppe will occur. Transportation is available for all services. Call the church at 724-564-2080 for information on its ministries.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF NEW SALEM, 800 New Salem Road, 3.4 miles west of Route 40, turn at Sheetz plaza and proceed 3.4 miles west on New Salem Road, worships at 10:45 a.m. Sunday with the Rev. Andy Miles delivering the sermon. Weekly communion and junior church is offered. Wednesday evening Bible studies will begin in September. For more information on church ministries, call the office from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday at 724-245-2741.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) OF REPUBLIC, corner of Eagle Street and Route 166, welcomes Mabel Yauger as guest soloist during 10:55 a.m. Sunday worship where the Rev. J.W. Hormell will deliver the message “The Christ.” Debbie Shuff is worship leader. For more information on church activities, call the office at 724-246-9387.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located on the Towne Square at Fourth and Liberty streets, California, announces the Rev. Jo Ann Nelson will preach the sermon “The Solid Rock Part II’ at 10 a.m. worship Sunday. For more information on church services and activities, call 724-938-7676.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 102 W. Church Ave., Masontown, holds breakfast at 9:30 a.m. Sunday followed by worship at 11 a.m. where Clyde Bailey will bring the message, “It’s not rocket science.” Robin Carr, choir director, will provide special music. For more information, call 724-966-5400.
FLATWOODS BAPTIST CHURCH, 104 Griffin Road, Vanderbilt, worships at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday. A Wednesday prayer meeting will be held at 7 p.m. The Rev. Nathan Anderson is pastor. For further information, call 724-677-2700.
FORT BURD UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF BROWNSVILLE, located at 200 Thornton Road, next to Brownsville Tri-County Hospital, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. with a combined Sunday school class for preschool-aged children through 6th grade as part of worship time. The Rev. Steven Morganti will deliver the message. For more information, call 724-785-3080.
GARWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH, Route 481, 637 Scenic Drive near Daisytown, will offer an 11-week ladies Bible study beginning at 10 a.m. Monday or 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, featuring “Breaking Free, Making Liberty in Christ a Reality in Life,” a video study by Beth Moore. There is a cost to attend. Call 724-938-7431 for more information.
GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH, located near Grindstone on Rowes Run Road, across from the entrance to Rowes Run, worships at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday. Bible study is offered Sunday at 9:30 a.m. in conjunction with the prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 p.m.
GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH, 1 Grace Lane, off Derrick Avenue, Uniontown, worships at 10:30 a.m. Sunday with the Rev. Roland Maust bringing the message “Welcome to the Spiritual Olympics: Today’s Venue: Boxing.” The church offers a men’s and women’s discipleship program. Bible study and prayer time for women is the third Tuesday of each month. Wednesday at 7 p.m. is Special Force Prayer Group. For more information, call the office at 724-437-3401.
GREAT BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH, 47 W. Fayette St., Uniontown, worships at 11 a.m. Sunday with the Rev. Greg Cooper bringing the message. Call the office at 724-437-6161 to arrange for transportation.
GREENE VALLEY PRESYBYTERIAN CHURCH, located at 104 E. Greene St., Carmichaels, worships at 10:50 a.m. Sunday with Bobby Griffith preaching the sermon, “The Eternal Rescue.’ Call the church at 724-966-5291 for further information.
HOPEWELL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 400 Hopewell Road, across from Acklin Cemetery, Luzerne Township, worships at 11 a.m. Sunday when the Rev. Gail E. Mason will preach “What is our Mission?’ Janet Adamovich is organist.
JACOB’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 342 Lutheran Church Road, Masontown, worships at 9 a.m. Sunday with the Rev. Jacqueline Campbell preaching youth and adult sermons and presiding at Holy Communion. For more information, call 724-583-9040.
LAUREL HILL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 327 Laurel Hill Road, Dunbar, three miles east of Route 51 towards Leisenring, worships at 10 a.m. Sunday with Pastor Bonnie Hartley leading the congregation’s participation in the “Make a Joyful Noise to the Lord” hymn sing. Communion will be held Sept. 7 during worship.
MASONTOWN MENNONITE CHURCH, located on Masontown Smithfield Road, worships at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. King’s Kafe is at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Bible study is at 7 p.m. The Rev. Ron Smith is pastor. Call 724-583-2557 for further information.
MCCLELLANDTOWN FREE METHODIST CHURCH, located at 154 Blaine Ave., worships at 11 a.m. Sunday with the Rev. George Eberhart bringing the message. Children’s church is available. Adult Bible study is held Sunday at 6:30 p.m.
MCCLELLANDTOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Route 21, Church Hill, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with the Rev. Geoffrey Rach delivering “Come Let Us Adore Him,’ the first sermon in a series. The sermon will be about the basics of prayer. The worship committee will present a kit of school supplies to the children of the church. The deacons will host a breakfast following the service. For information or to reserve space for the outdoor flea market on Sept. 13, call Michael Bork at 724-737-1143.
MORNING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH, Newell, will worship at 10:05 a.m. Sunday with the Rev. Jason Woods. Bible study will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday. For more information, call the church at 724-938-7937.
MOUNT MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH, 30 Church St., Smithfield, will worship Sunday at 8:30 a.m. at a service led by Pastor Darrell Edgar. Bible study follows at 9:30 a.m. with classes for all ages. At the 10:45 a.m. worship service, the Rev. Jay Hurley will bring the message “Living Water.’ Music and praise for both worship services will be provided by the Witness Jesus Band. There is junior church for preschool through 3rd grade children. Mid-week Bible study and a prayer meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday. For more information, call 724-569-4847.
MOUNT ROSE BAPTIST CHURCH, 9 Grant St., Uniontown, will hold a clothing giveaway in the parking lot of the church from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The church’s Sunday school is sponsoring the event. All items are free. Refreshments will be served. The Rev. Brian K. McLee Sr. is pastor. Call 724-439-5632 for further information.
MOUNT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH, Leckrone, will observe its homecoming and church anniversary at 4 p.m. Guest speaker if the Rev. Solomon Dotson, pastor of Confirming Word ministry in Masontown. He will be accompanied by his choir and congregation. Dinner will be served from 1 to 3 p.m. The Rev. Grant T. Howard is pastor.
NEW GENEVA BAPTIST CHURCH, Front Street, worship at 9:30 a.m. Sunday with the Rev. Robert J. Robinson delivering the message “Apathy.’ Bethany Provance and Janet Robinson will provide the music. Children’s church is at 10 a.m.
NEW SALEM PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 27 S. Mill St., announces the Rev. Norma Prina Murphy will continue the five-week series, “Addressing the Building Blocks of Christian Faith,’ with a sermon focusing on “New Life’ at Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service. For more information, call the church at 724-245-2200 or email begin nspc@verizon.net nspc@verizon.net end
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OAK HILL BAPTIST CHURCH, of Old Frame, Smithfield, worships at 9 a.m. Sunday with the Rev. Philip Elliott bringing the message. Mike Joplin will minister in music. Children’s church is held during worship. Call 724-569-0722 for information.
PHILLIPS GOSPEL COFFEE HOUSE, located in the Village of Phillips on J.K. Packing Road in Uniontown, will be closed today for remodeling. For more information, call 724-438-5683.
PLEASANT VIEW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located two miles west of Smock at the intersection of the Pleasant View and Royal roads, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. The Rev. Keith Conover will give the sermon, “A Lingering Question.” For further information on church events, call 724-677-2149.
POINT MARION UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, located at the corner of Route 119 and Broadway, worships at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. The Rev. Karen Gray will preach the sermon “Distinguished Development.”
PRAISE CHAPEL, located three miles west of Uniontown at 140 Ash St., in the village of Revere, offers a youth-oriented service for young adults from teens through age 25 at 11 a.m. Sunday. Children’s church is available. For more information, call 724-437-9435.
REVERE FREE METHODIST CHURCH worships at 11 a.m. Sunday. Children’s church is available during worship. Special music will be provided by the worship team as well as Patty Kacijancic. Evening worship will be held at 7 p.m. The food pantry operates for anyone who has a need. The Rev. Dale E. Sickles is pastor. For more information, call 724-437-9435.
ST. GEORGE MARONITE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6 Lebanon Terrace, Uniontown, announces the annual Homecoming Festival will take place Sunday on the church grounds and social hall.
The day begins at 10:30 a.m. with Divine Liturgy celebrated by the Rev. Joseph R. David, pastor, in remembrance of living and deceased members of the parish. Assisting will be Subdeacon Thomas R. George.
Homecoming festivities begin at 11:30 a.m. and will include Middle Eastern cuisine and favorite American foods, traditional music, oldies but goodies music, games and entertainment. Chairmen are George, John R. Richey and James W. Nickman.
Tours of special additions to the church grounds will showcase the Shrine to Our Lady, the Memorial Rosary Walk and Garden and the St. Rafka memorial shrine in honor of living, deceased and honorary members of the Ladies Guild.
For more information, call the rectory at 724-437-5589.
ST. GEORGE SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH, Carmichaels, announces its Circle of Serbian Sisters will celebrate the organization’s patronal feast, Dormition of the Mother of God, with vespers at 4 p.m. Wednesday. Thursday, midnight office will begin at 5:30 a.m., matins at 6:30 a.m. and the divine liturgy with the blessing of festal bread and memorial wheat will occur at 10 a.m.
Prayers will be offered for all living and department members of the Circle of Serbian Sisters. A dinner and program will follow the divine liturgy. Sonia Janson serves as president of the organization and will direct the responses of the St. George Choir during the divine liturgy. The Rev. Rodney Torbic is pastor of the church.
ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 50 Jefferson St., Uniontown, will hold Thursday “A Day of Grace: I Am. I Am.’ Eucharistic Adoration is from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Chaplet of the Divine Mercy and rosary is at 3 p.m.
ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 224 S. Market St., Carmichaels, worships at 11 a.m. Sunday with the Rev. Jacqueline Campbell preaching youth and adult sermons and presiding at Holy Communion. For more information, call 724-966-7177.
ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 71 N. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, worships 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. with the Rev. Paul N. Frank Jr. delivering the sermon “Faced with Life’s Most Important Question.’ Holy Communion will be distributed at our Mount Chapel, Christ Lutheran Church located in Chalk Hill at 7 p.m. Saturday. Guest speaker for the evening will be Robert McKnight, who will speak on “How Christians View Law and Order.” This is the fall program of the Women of E.L.C.A. Light refreshments will be served following worship. For more information, call 724-437-9000, e-mail begin splcu@verizon.net splcu@verizon.net end
or visit the church’s Web site at www.stpaulselcauniontown.org
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ST. PETER’S CHURCH, a parish of the Anglican Communion, 60 Morgantown St., Uniontown, will celebrate the Holy Eucharist at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. The Rev. John T. Cruikshank will be celebrant and preacher. Tim Sullz, minister of music, will provide music on the Austin organ. The Holy Eucharist and healing service is held Wednesday at noon. For further information, call 724-438-7731 or visit www.churchstpeters.org
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ST. PETER’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA, 121 Walnut Hill Road, Uniontown, will worship at 9:30 a.m. Sunday with a service of Holy Communion. Sunday school will resume Sept. 7. The Rev. Bernard W. Carl is pastor. For more information, call 724-439-4730 or e-mail the pastor at begin PastorCarl9@aol.com PastorCarl9@aol.com end
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SALVATION HOUSE MINISTRIES will hold services at 3285 Pittsburgh Road in Perryopolis on Sundays at 10 a.m. and at 7 p.m. Thursday. Apostle Joe Perozich will be speaking on faith and confession. Children’s and youth church are available. Pastors are Apostle Joe and the Rev. Rena Perozich. For more information, phone 724-736-2533.
SMITHFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, located at 20 Church St., worships at 9 a.m. Sunday. The Rev. Karen Gray will preach the sermon “Distinguished Development.’
SOLID ROCK MINISTRY- FAITH, HOPE, LOVE, 34 Millview St., Uniontown, worships at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. Pickup for the angel food ministry will occur at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. The food pantry operates from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, call the Rev. Buzz Hall at 724-880-4714.
SPRINGHILL FURNACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 2459 Springhill Furnace Road on Route 857, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with guest speaker John Catlett. Sunday’s greeter is Timothy Austin and liturgist is Renee Dillow. Call 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 at 9:30 a.m. Sunday with Harry Wilson bringing the message “A Believing Heart.’ Children’s church will occur at 10 a.m. Bible study will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday. For more information, call 724-564-2919.
THIRD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 425 Union St., Uniontown, in the Craig Meadows neighborhood, announces the Rev. Chris Enoch will deliver the message “Running the Race: Reaching for the Goal’ at both the 9 a.m. contemporary and 11 a.m. traditional Sunday services.
Enoch will supplement the sermon series with additional Scripture readings and study questions online at www.enochnotes.blogspot.com
. A Harvest Craft Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. For directions or more information, call the church office at 724-438-2529 or visit the Web site at www.3rdpres.org
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TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Main Street, Fairchance, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with the Rev. Joong Koe presiding. The sermon will be “Are Miracles Possible?” Coffee, chat and the Bible will occur at 10:45 a.m. For further information, call 724-438-9129.
TRINITY UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 79 W. Fayette St., Uniontown, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. when the Rev. Michael I. Orsted, pastor, will give the sermon “Jesus has a Question for You.” Beginning at 2 p.m., a church picnic will be held at the Franklin Community Park in Vanderbilt. Swimming, softball, volleyball and games will occur. Church officials said to bring a picnic dish to share for supper at 5 p.m. Hotdogs, sloppy joes and a beverage will be provided along with plates and utensils. Bring a lawn chair. During worship, large-print bulletins and hearing devices are available during worship. For more information, check the Web site at www.trinityupc.net
or call the church office at 724-437-2709.
TRIUMPHANT FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, located on Route 21 between Uniontown and McClellandtown, worships Sunday at 9:50 and 11 a.m. The service will feature a special anointing time for the children, parents and teachers in preparation for the upcoming school year. Fellowship is at 10:30 a.m. in the Henry Mick Fellowship Hall. For more information, call 724-437-5980.
UNION BAPTIST CHURCH in New Salem will celebrate its annual homecoming and friends day at 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Speaker for the afternoon service will be Minister Marvin Wright of City Chapel in Uniontown. Dinner will be served from 1 to 3 p.m. The Rev. Mary L. Baker is pastor.
UNIONTOWN CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 20 Robinson St., worships at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Pastor Vincent Cable will bring the message, “Committed to God,” the second in the series, “Footprints of Faith.” Kayla Means is interlude musician. Judith Means is worship leader. Jeremy Kendall is children’s storyteller. Nancy Hartley is pianist. Large-print bulletins and hymnals and personal ear monitors are available. For further information, visit the Web site at a href=”http://cobuniontown.org http://cobuniontown.org end
or call the 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. Sunday, while worship is at 10:30 a.m. with a message by Joshua Rine. Worship also will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at the church building. The mid-week service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. For more information, call 724-439-4747 or check the Web site at www.utowncofc.org
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UNIONTOWN CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, off Route 857, worships at 10:50 a.m. Sunday when the sermon “God Wants to Hear From Us” will be delivered. Service is held at 6 p.m. Sunday and Wednesday.
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION OF SMITHTON, located at 251 Second St., announces BJ Searcy will speak this Sunday with services beginning at 11 a.m. For more information, call 724-872-5056 or visit a href=”http://uucs.midmon.com http://uucs.midmon.com end
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WALNUT HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 132 Collier Road, Uniontown, worships at 9:30 a.m. Sunday when the sermon “Speculating in Futures” will be delivered. The Rev. Arnold G. Husk is pastor. For more information on other activities, call 724-430-0131.
WHARTON FURNACE UNION CHURCH, located at 1030 Wharton Furnace Road near Elliottsville, worships at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Former pastor Richard Sivo will be guest speaker, delivering a message about his trip to India. The last picnic of the year will begin at 12:15 p.m. Beginning at 1 p.m., Gail Carlins and Jason King will provide special musical entertainment. Church officials said bring folding chairs and a favorite covered dish. 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, will worship at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. The service will feature a gospel concert with “The Riddell Family.” Instrumentalists are Jim Lynn and Paula Bennett. Call the church office at 724-564-4765 for further information.