Church briefs
Today through next week: ABUNDANT LIFE CHURCH, located at 1239 Brownfield Road, Uniontown, myabundantlife.org, worships Sunday at 9:15 and 10:45 a.m. Pastor Nicholas J. Cook will deliver the message “Choose Life.’ Small group Bible studies are offered at 9:30 a.m.
ALLISON CHRISTIAN CHURCH announces Sunday worship is at 9 a.m. The Rev. Michael Peton is pastor. Paul Rosneck is worship leader. The annual congregational meeting will be held immediately following worship. The 2008 budget will be voted on as well as the proposed slate of officers. Committee assignments and various schedules will be distributed in addition to copies of newsletter and bulletin sponsors. The evangelism committee is holding a visitation night on Tuesday. Those interested in attending should be at the church by 6:15 p.m. For directions or more information, visit www.allisonchristianchurch.org or call 724-785-8810.
APOSTOLIC REVIVAL CENTER, Morgantown Road, Route 857, Fairchance, holds services Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Wednesday at 6 p.m. The Rev. Shirley Victor is pastor.
ASBURY UNITED METHO-DIST CHURCH, corner of Beeson Avenue and Dunbar Street in Uniontown, announces The Human Relations Day offering will be accepted at both services Sunday. The more casual 9 a.m. service will include the Rev. Thomas E. Brown’s message “A New Leader’ and praise choruses led by song leader Barb Cruse and special music by pianist Sharon Brown. The more traditional 11 a.m. service will include Brown’s message and special music by the Asbury Chancel Choir and Bert Sesler, organist. Children’s church for grades kindergarten through fifth follows the children’s message. At both services, children’s bulletins available for ages 3 to 7; large-print bulletins and tele-receivers are available for the hearing impaired are available. Praise and worship begins at 6 p.m. with a light meal, followed by the message by Brown and music by the Asbury praise and worship band at 6:30 p.m. There is now a Children’s Time during the service. Children will enjoy the music with their parents and then leave for a lesson/activity during the message portion.
BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH, 306 Edison St., Uniontown, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m., with the Rev. Bryan Kelley bringing the message “Seeing Is Believing’ and also presenting special music. The 6 p.m. Sunday service will include a sermon series from the book of Revelation. At the same time, teenagers and college-age adults will meet for study through the book of James. Weekly prayer service is Wednesday at 7 p.m., which will include a Bible study called “Fear Not.’ Children’s church is available for all services. A soup and salad social for the ladies is scheduled for Jan. 25 at 6 p.m. For more information or transportation, phone the church at 724-437-3090.
BROWNSVILLE FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), 512 Second St., worships Sundays at 10:45 a.m. The Rev. Paul Sandusky is pastor. There will be a soup and sandwich luncheon after service on Sunday. Bible study is Jan. 29 at 6:30 p.m. For more information on church ministries, call 724-785-2488.
CALVARY APOSTOLIC CHURCH, located on Rolling Hills Estate Road in North Union Township between Sylvan Heights Cemetery and the PennDOT facilities, announces new service times for the winter. There will be only one Sunday service, beginning at 2 p.m. with the CAC Praise Team and music featuring the Ladies Ensemble. Wednesday service begins with Men’s department focused prayer, followed by Bible teaching, beginning at 7:30 p.m. For more information, phone 724-438-5052 or visit the Web site at www.calvaryapostolicchurch.org.
CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, located at 34 Clark St., off Connellsville Street, Uniontown, worships at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. The Rev. Maryann J. Long will deliver the message “God Has a Face, A Name, A Presence.’ The chancel choir will sing, accompanied by Dr. David Boyd. There are worship aids available, such as hearing aid headsets, large-print Bibles and hymnals and the Upper Room devotional booklets. For more information on church ministries, call the church at 724-437-6341.
CALVIN UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 307 Spring St., Brownsville, worships at 10 a.m. Sunday. The Rev. Aleda Arnold Menchyk is pastor. The sermon will be “Changed By Grace.’ The chancel choir will sing. On Jan. 26, food bank distribution is from 10 a.m. to noon at Calvin Hall. Contact Fayette County Community Action to register. On Jan. 27, a congregational meeting will follow worship to elect officers, receive annual reports and the budget and vote on future plans. For more information, call 724-785-5745.
CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF UNIONTOWN (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), 23 S. Gallatin Ave., will have a contemporary praise and worship service Saturday at 6 p.m. with the Rev. Art Mace. On Sunday, worship is at 10:30 a.m., when Mace, senior minister, will give the sermon “Can’t We All Get Along’ with a Minute for Mission. David Landi will present the children’s message and there will be special recognition of the Advent Wreath. Patty Roddy is pastoral associate. The Rev. John Matsko will be organist. Children’s church for age 4 to third grade is available during morning worship. 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 10:10 a.m. In both services, the Rev. Jack Herman will continue a series of messages titled “Pursuing Peace in a Broken World.’ This week’s message will be “The Work of God vs. The Work of Man: Living for the Praise of the Living God and Not the Praise of Men.’ There are prayer cells Wednesday at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. For more information on church services, call 724-437-6850.
CHOZ-N 1’Z will be in concert at Solid Rock Church, 34 Millview St., Uniontown, on Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information, call 724-569-0339 or 724-564-5738.
CHRIST CHURCH, Anglican, 319 Church St., Browns-ville, announces Sunday will be celebrated with worship. The Rev. Donald Bowers will celebrate Holy Communion and give the sermon. There is adult Bible study this Sunday but no KIDSCHURCH. Intercessory prayer is at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday there is Holy Communion at the Jefferson Personal Care Home in Perryopolis. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. For further information or directions, call the church at 724-785-7958.
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. Dr. Joong W. Koe. The message is “The Health Gospel.’ For more information, call the church at 724-439-1630 between 9 and 11 a.m.
COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 1264 W. Penn Blvd., Uniontown, announces Sunday worship is at 9:30 a.m. Pastors are the Rev. Roger P. Howard and Daniel L. Brant. For more information, phone 724-437-4740.
CONNELLSVILLE STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST, 519 Connellsville St., Uniontown, with Evangelist DeWitt Clinton. Worship is Sunday at 10:45 a.m. and 7 p.m. For more information, phone 724-438-1112.
CORNERSTONE BIBLE CHURCH, meeting at Franklin Grange, located off Route 40, turn at Jackson’s Farm Store onto Stone Church Road, go 1.2 miles, turn left onto Bunker Hill Road, grange is first left on Bunker Hill, offers worship at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Gary J. Smith Sr. Children’s church is at 11 a.m. For more information, phone 724-366-1474.
DUNLAP’S CREEK CHURCH, 502 Twin Hills Road, Merrittstown, also known as the Old Stone Church, welcomes the Rev. Andrew Slade as guest speaker to Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service.
EAST LIBERTY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 169 Main St., Vanderbilt, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. Communion will be served. The men’s and women’s Bible study classes meet Thursday at 6 p.m. David McElroy is pastor. For more information, check the Web site at www.forministry.com/USPAPCUSAELPCE/
FAIRCHANCE APOSTOLIC REVIVAL CENTER CHURCH, 107 N. Morgantown St., Fairchance, will be the site for a nondenominational gospel music night called “Singing For Jesus’ on Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m., featuring Betty Riecks and Mountain Top Trio. For more information, call 724-569-0339 or 724-564-5738.
FAIRCHANCE FREE METHODIST CHURCH, 53 S. Morgantown St., announces Sunday worship begins at 10:45 a.m. The Rev. Paul K. Lesher will preach a sermon series on “Transformation – It’s All About God.’
Tammy Gordon will provide special music. Preschool and junior church are available for toddlers through sixth grade. The church is handicap accessible. On Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m., adults are studying the Book of Revelation. For more information on church ministries, call the office at 724-564-5000.
FAIRVIEW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Laurendale Road, Grindstone, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. with a children’s program at the same time. The Rev. James Myers will give the sermon “Does God Ask Too Much?’ Jeff Hayducko at the piano and choir will provide special music. Bible study is Wednesday at 7 p.m. For further information, call 724-677-2151 or 724-677-0828.
FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 690 Morgantown Road, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. with a special presentation of the ministry of the Word. At 6 p.m., there is prayer in the sanctuary. Wednesday’s Family Night services begin at 7 p.m. For more information on church ministries and transportation, call 724-437-8101, ext. 100.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, Fairchance, worships Sunday at 9 a.m. with Bible classes for all ages. At 10 a.m., the Rev. Scott C. Hoppe will bring the message “Of Bones and Blessing’ and the chancel choir will sing. At Sunday worship at 6 p.m., Hoppe will bring the message “Bad Dreams.’ Wednesday at 7 p.m., there is prayer and Bible study. On Sunday, Jan. 26, the Sunday school is hosting a movie night with a showing of C.S. Lewis’ epic film “Chronicles of Narnia.’ Transportation is available for all services. Call the church at 724-564-2080 for more information.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 515 Morgantown St., Point Marion, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. Guest speaker Clint Iams will bring news of Camp Carmel. There will be no midweek prayer meeting and Bible study during January. For more information, call 724-725-5187.
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 delivering the sermon. There is weekly Communion.
On Monday, the men and women’s Bible study will begin with the women studying the book “Calm My Anxious Hart’ and men studying “A Man’s Guide to the Spiritual Disciplines.’ Women’s classes are from 9:30 to 11 a.m. and 6:30 to 8 p.m. and the men have one session from 6:30 to p.m. There is also Bible study Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
For more information on church ministries, phone the office at 724-245-2741.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) OF REPUBLIC, corner of Eagle Street and Route 166, announces the Rev. J.W. Hormell continues his series on biblical characters, this week portraying John the Baptizer during Sunday’s 10:55 a.m. service. The chancel choir will sing. A message for children is presented during the service by Mary DeHaas, followed by second hour. Faye Biddle is worship leader. For more information, phone the church 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 the sermon “Joseph’ at the 10 a.m. worship service Sunday. 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, interim speaker, will give the sermon “The Day of the Lord.’ Organist/choir director is Marcia Goisse. Pianist is Amy Lewis. For more information, phone the office at 724-564-2042.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 102 W. Church Ave., Masontown, offers breakfast on Sunday at 9:30 a.m., followed by worship at 11 a.m. Ross Ackinclose will give this Sunday’s message “Only a Handshake Away.’ The church choir will provide special music under the direction of Robin Carr.
FLATWOODS BAPTIST CHURCH, 104 Griffin Road, Vanderbilt, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. and will celebrate the Lord’s Table. The church meets again Sunday for worship at 7 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting is 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 the hospital, worships Sunday at 11 a.m., when Pastor William E. Lawson will deliver the message “Written on the Heart.’ The adult choir will sing, directed by Thomas Rishel. The ordination and installation of new officers will take place. Elders being installed are Darrell Smith and Phil Parkinson. Kathy Haluska will be ordained and installed as a deacon and Joe Ross and Mary Vasiloff are being installed as deacons. Caileigh Carei will be junior deacon for 2008. The monthly special offering for the Brownsville Soup Kitchen will be held.
The annual meeting of the congregation/corporation of Fort Burd for the purpose of hearing year-end reports will be held Feb. 3, following worhip. 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 worship at 10 a.m. GCC Connection Night with Bible study is Thursday at 7:30 p.m. The youths will take a trip snow tubing this Friday. Prayer Power Hour continues Jan. 19 from 9 to 10 a.m. 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 Rev. Greg Cooper bringing the message. Calling the office at 724-437-6161 provides transportation. A Lenten Pilgrimage study is Tuesday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. There is Bible study Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
LAUREL HILL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 327 Laurel Hill Road, Dunbar, three miles east of Route 51 toward Leisenring, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. with Pastor Bonnie Hartley delivering the sermon “Great Is Thy Faithfulness.’ The annual congregational meeting will be held immediately after worship with a covered-dish dinner. Communion and installation of officers will be on Feb. 3 during worship.
LOVE OUTREACH CHURCH, 101 Peach Lane, Village of Phillips, Uniontown, will hold a praise and worship service Sunday at 7 p.m. The Rev. Margaret Jo Friedhof is pastor. The Harvest Aires and Bob Denny from Uniontown will perform special music. For more information, call 724-438-5683.
MARKLEYSBURG UNION CHURCH, 114 Brownhill Road, worships Sunday at 10:15 a.m. The Rev. Michael Grantz will bring the message “Introduction to the Revelation.’ This is the first week of a verse-by-verse study of the Bible’s book of Revelation. The church offers a midweek prayer meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Midweek Bible study is Wednesday at 7 p.m. For more information on ministries, call the church at 724-329-8444.
MASONTOWN COMMUNITY KITCHEN, located in First Presbyterian Church, 102 W. Church Ave., Masontown, will serve its next meal on Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. The menu will be hot open face turkey sandwiches, coleslaw and potatoes with Panera breads and homemade desserts. The Jan. 8 event served 268 dinners. Dinners are free but donations are accepted. To make a donation or volunteer, contact Kathy West at 724-966-5400 or Bettie Crable at 724-583-7464. Community Kitchen is open every other Tuesday.
MASONTOWN MENNONITE CHURCH, located on Masontown-Smithfield Road, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. At 7 p.m., the church will host the Rev. Don and Joan Amon from the Crabapple Community Church just outside Wind Ridge. They also host Coffee or Tea with Joanie and Me on Sundays from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. on WAND 103.1 FM. Tuesday at 6 p.m. is the King’s Kafe, a covered-dish meal, and at 6:30 p.m. is the continuing Bible study. The Rev. Ron Smith is pastor.
MASONTOWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, located on the corner of Main and Cross streets, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. The Rev. Bob Lewis will deliver the sermon “I’ve Got a Strong Case of the ‘Can’t Help Its.” For more information about the church or its ministries, call the Rev. Bob Lewis at 724-583-9207 or visit www.mumchurch.org.
MCCLELLANDTOWN FREE METHODIST CHURCH, located at 154 Blaine Ave., worships Sunday at 11 a.m., with the Rev. George Eberhart bringing the message. Children’s church is available. Bible study is 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 will give the sermon “Now Accepting Applications.’ A congregational meeting to present budget and financial reports will be held immediately following worship. The deacons will host breakfast on Jan. 27 in the social room following worship.
MOUNT CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, Fairchance, announces Women of Impact will have a fellowship breakfast on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Minister Juanita Harris from Confirming Word Ministries will be guest speaker. The Rev. Robert A. Crable is pastor.
MOUNT MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH, 30 Church St., Smithfield, worships Sunday at 8:30 a.m., led by Pastor Darrell Edgar. Small group Bible studies follow. The 10:45 a.m. worship will be led by the Rev. Jay Hurley who will bring the message “Without the Glory.’ Music will be provided for praise and worship time. The senior choir will sing. For more information, call 724-569-4847.
MOUNT ST. MACRINA HOUSE OF PRAYER announces reservations are due today for an event on Jan. 26 called Icons and Prayer with Sister Barbara Jean Mihalchick from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration includes lunch. For more information, call 724-438-7149.
NEW GENEVA BAPTIST CHURCH, Front Street, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m., with the Rev. Robert J. Robinson delivering the sermon “True Compassion.’ Bob Brooks and Bethany Provance will minister in music. Children’s church is at 10 a.m. Bible study is at 6 p.m.
NEW SALEM PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 27 S. Mill St., announces the Rev. Norma Prina Murphy will deliver the sermon “Singing God’s Song in the World’ at Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service.
The Session calls an annual congregational meeting on Sunday following worship and church family dinner about 1:30 p.m.
Business will include annual reports from committees, church officer nominating committee, election of elders, elder-trustees, deacons, auditor and the 2008 church officer nominating committee. Bring a favorite covered dish to share at the dinner. The deacons will provide rolls, beverages and table service.
OAK HILL BAPTIST CHURCH, of Old Frame, Smithfield, worships Sunday at 9 a.m., with the Rev. Philip Elliott bringing the message. Herb and Nancy Linn will have special music. Call 724-569-0722 for further information.
PHILLIPS GOSPEL COFFEE HOUSE, located in the Village of Phillips on J.K. Packing Road in Uniontown, announces Gail Perney from West Newton will be in concert today. Doors open at 7 p.m. Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. 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, announces food bank distribution will be Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. The church celebrates Sunday worship at 11 a.m. The Rev. Keith Conover’s sermon will be “Sick and Tired?’ Special music will be provided by PV Adult Vocal Choir. The church will collect nonperishable foodstuffs to restore the food bank shelves until Feb. 3, Souper Bowl Sunday. Youth Sunday is Jan. 27. Congregation and corporate meeting is Jan. 27. For more information, call the church at 724-677-2149.
POINT MARION UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, located at the corner of Route 119 and Broadway, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. A special service of preparation is held at 9:30 a.m. A special offering will be taken for Human Relations Day. The Rev. Karen Gray will give the sermon “Would God Call and Equip Without A Purpose?’
PRAISE CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY, located at 227 Little Summit Road, Dunbar Township, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Barbara Glunt will deliver the message. Children’s church and special music selections will take place. Bible study is held Thursday at 7 p.m. For directions or more information, call the Rev. Barbara Ann Glunt at 724-626-8186.
ROSCOE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 300 Main St., announces the Faith Seekers Bible/discussion class continues Sunday at 9:30 a.m. in the living room of the church manse, led by the Rev. Millie Adams. The church worships Sunday at 11 a.m. with Elder Richard Kara filling in for the recovering Rev. Dr. John Rankin. Kara, a resident of Brownsville and a member, elder and chancel choir member at First Presbyterian Church in California, will give the sermon “A Test of Faith.’ The chancel choir will sing, led and accompanied by musical director Tina Bolin.
ST. ELLIEN’S ORTHODOX CHURCH, 500 Spring St., Brownsville, a parish in the Self-Ruled Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese of North America, will celebrate Typika with Common on Sunday at 9 a.m. All services are in English. For further information, contact Deacon Stephen Agosto at 724-989-0877 or dnstephen@verizon.net.
ST. GEORGE SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH will celebrate the Feast of Theophany with Divine Liturgy at 8 a.m. on Saturday. The annual blessing of the Monongahela River below the Masontown Bridge will take place Sunday at noon following the Divine Liturgy. The Rev. Rodney Torbic is pastor.
ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 50 Jefferson Ave., Uniontown, on Thursday will have “A Day of Prayer: For the Sanctity of Marriage.’ Eucharistic adoration is from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Chaplet of the Divine Mercy and rosary is at 3 p.m.
ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 71 N. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, will have the distribution of Holy Communion Sunday at 10:45 a.m. worship service. The Rev. Paul N. Frank Jr. will deliver the sermon “What Kind of a Church Do You Want?’ Following the service, the annual congregational meeting will be held to receive reports from 2007, approve the 2008 budget and elect four people to serve on church council.
For more information, call 724-437-9000 or e-mail at spluc@verizon.net or visit the Web site at www.stpaulselcauniontown.org.
ST. PETER’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA, 121 Walnut Hill Road, Uniontown, worships Sunday with a service of Holy Communion at 10:30 a.m. The message is “The Ripple Effect.’ 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 evening praise and worship is Mondays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Healing prayer is Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon with the Rev. Peter Ostrander. United We Pray group meets the second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 10 to 11 a.m. Jesus Loves Me Story Hour is offered the second Sunday of the month from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Grief ministry is the second and fourth Thursday of the month from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
SIGNAL OF LIGHT FULL GOSPEL CHURCH IN EDENBORN will have a healing and miracle service on Jan. 25 at 6:30 p.m. Milton and Linda Dean will serve as elders. The Rev. George W. Cooper is pastor. For more information, call 724-737-5250 or 724-438-1085.
SMITHFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, located at 20 Church St., worships Sunday at 9 a.m. A special offering will be taken for Human Relations Day. The Rev. Karen Gray will give the message “Would God Call and Equip Without a Purpose?’ The non-traditional service will be held in fellowship hall Saturday at 6 p.m., weather permitting. For more information, call 724-569-9659.
SOLID ROCK MINISTRY – FAITH, HOPE, LOVE, 34 Millview St., Uniontown, announces Sunday there is praise and worship at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Choz’n 1’z will minister through music at 6 p.m. Family Bible study is Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. The food pantry is in operation Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call the Rev. Elmer “Buzz’ Hall at 724-880-4714 or 724-438-2273.
SOLID ROCK PENTECOSTAL CHURCH, 3320 Old McClellandtown Road, McClellandtown, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday, home prayer meeting from 8 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday at 7 p.m. There is a prayer service before each service. There is a revival Jan. 18 and 19 with the Rev. Joel Pace from Dallas, Texas. Today’s service begins at 7 p.m. Saturday service is at noon. 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. There will be a covered-dish dinner and congregational meeting following Sunday school on Jan. 27. Contact Renee Dillow at 724-564-0136 for more information regarding church activities.
STREETS OF GOLD presents the Songsters Quartet from Mogadore, Ohio, in concert today at 7:30 p.m. at First Assembly of God Church in Irwin. A love offering will be taken. For directions or more information, contact Joe Chioda, Streets of Gold, 2123 Grandview Ave., Monroeville, 15146 or 412-372-0110.
TEENS ROC (REACHING OUT TO THE COMMUNITY) is sponsoring a teen skating party at Swaney’s Roller Rink on Route 857 in Fairchance on Saturday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. There is a charge. There is also a car pool. Interested youths should contact their local church youth leader or call the Rev. Bob Lewis at 724-583-9207.
TENT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located at the intersection of Route 119 and Tent Church Road, south of Uniontown, announces Sunday worship at 9:30 a.m., when ALP Harry Wilson brings the message “Look, the Lamb of God.’ After the service, a soup and sandwich gathering will be hosted by Brenda and Paul Kondrla in fellowship court. The congregational meeting is Jan. 27 at 12:30 p.m. for end of the year report, voting on people to serve as elders of session, the treasurer’s report and remembrances of members who have entered into God’s army.
THIRD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 425 Union St., Uniontown, in the Craig Meadows neighborhood, announces the Rev. Chris Enoch will deliver the message “Change Our World – Grow Up’ at Sunday’s 9 a.m. contemporary and 11 a.m. traditional services. This is the second of a four-week series, exploring in the second chapter of Acts what the early church discovered and how it can impact lives, the church and the world.
The church office will be closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King’s birthday. There are a variety of small group Bible studies. Call Erick Fitzgerald at 724-438-2543 for more information. 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 Sunday at 11 a.m., when the Rev. Michael Orsted gives the sermon “Who’s Holy?’ Immediately following worship, the annual meeting of the congregation and corporation will be held in the chapel to receive the reports of the session and the financial reports for 2007. The nominating committee for 2008 will also be elected. 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, will hold services Sunday at 9:50 and 11 a.m. The Rev. Tom Barnhart Jr. will preach the message. Special music will be provided by Chuck Johnson and the church choir. The church also offers services Sunday and Wednesday at 6 p.m. For more information, call 724-437-5980.
UNIONTOWN CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 20 Robinson St., worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m., observing Sanctity of Human Life Sunday. The Rev. Vincent Cable will bring the message “The Principle of Life.’ Lavern Wolfe is worship leader. Aaron Means is interlude musician. Children’s church will be offered. The choir, directed by Jeremy Kendall and accompanied by Pam Rossini, will provide special music. Large-print bulletins and hymnals and personal ear monitors are available. For more information, call the church office at 724-438-8372.
UNIONTOWN CHURCH OF CHRIST, 70 Roosevelt Drive, announces its schedule of services. Sunday worship is 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, worships Sunday at 10:50 a.m. The Rev. Howard Foust is pastor. For more information on church activities, phone 724-437-1035.
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION OF SMITHTON, located at 251 Second St., announces Sue Lau will speak about “The End is Coming’ this Sunday. Services begin at 11 a.m. For more information, call 724-872-5056 or visit uucs.midmon.com.
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 “Prayer Changes Things.’ There will be an observance at Walnut Hill on the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Jan. 18-25. There will be an observance of Human Relations Day and Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday on Sunday. For more information, call 724-430-0131.
WHARTON FURNACE UNION CHURCH, located on the Wharton Furnace Road near Elliottsville, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Pastor J. Edward Loukota will deliver the message in a series of “Commitment.’ Special music will be provided by Gail Carlins, Jason King, Jim Perkins and the adult choir. Junior church is provided. For further information on church activities or to arrange transportation, phone the office 724-329-4075 or 724-438-3109.
WOODBRIDGE UNION CHURCH, 849 Gans Woodbridge Road, Smithfield, worships Sunday at 10:45 a.m. with the Rev. Stanley Rogers. There is also a special service at 7 p.m. Sunday with Larry Ahlborn. Wednesday Bible study is at 7 p.m. with A Chronological Study of the Bible. For more information, contact Rogers at 724-564-1708 or 724-562-9729.