Church briefs
May 2, 2008 Today through next week:
ABUNDANT LIFE CHURCH, located at 1239 Brownfield Road, Uniontown, myabundantlife.org, worships Sunday at 9 and 10:45 a.m. Pastor Nicholas J. Cook will deliver the message “Preparing for Eternity.’ Small group Bible studies are offered at 9:15 a.m.
ALLISON CHRISTIAN CHURCH announces Sunday worship is at 9 a.m. Singer and songwriter Michael Brashear will perform. The Rev. Michael Peton is pastor. Denise Marker is worship leader. Stephanie McCormick has junior church. The Pentecost special offering will be collected this Sunday and May 11.
APOSTOLIC CHURCH OF POINT MARION, located on Third Avenue, will have a special youth service today at 7 a.m. Regular services are Friday at 7 p.m. There is also a Sunday service at 7 p.m.
APOSTOLIC REVIVAL CENTER, Morgantown Road, Route 857, Fairchance, holds services Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. and Wednesday at 7 p.m. The Rev. Shirley Victor is pastor.
ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Beeson Avenue and Dunbar Street in Uniontown, announces the basket offering collected at both services Sunday will be used for UMCOR sewing and layette kits to take to the Western Pennsylvania annual conference. Sunday’s more casual 9 a.m. worship service will include the Rev. Thomas Brown’s message “Are You Praying for the Gift?’ Holy Communion and praise choruses led by song leader Barb Cruse and special music by Sharon Brown. The more traditional 11 a.m. service will include Brown’s message, Holy Communion and special music by the Asbury Chancel Choir, and Jim Hutchinson, organist and director of music. Children’s church follows the children’s message by Wilma Trimble. At both services, children’s bulletins available for ages three to six and seven to 12; 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 music by the Asbury praise and worship band at 6:30 p.m. and a message by Edna Marker. Children’s time begins after the opening music.
BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH, 306 Edison St., Uniontown, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. when the Rev. Bryan Kelley bringing the message from the Book of Acts along with Tamara Kelley presenting special music. There is also a Sunday service at 6 p.m. that will include Bible study from the book of Revelation by Kelley. At the same time, teenagers and college-age adults will meet for study through the book of Daniel. 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. For more information or transportation, phone the church at 724-437-3090.
BEULAH BAPTIST CHURCH, 29 Highhouse Road, Smithfield, will observe the 21st anniversary of its pastor, the Rev. Dewvaul W. Tracy Jr., on Sunday. Schedule includes 9:30 a.m. Sunday school with Deacon Daniel Tracy, superintendent; 11:15 a.m. worship with the Rev. Marvin Prescott, associate pastor of Union Baptist Church in New Salem dinner served from 1 to 3 p.m.; and 3:15 p.m. service with the Rev. William Nicholas, pastor of First Baptist Church in Ronco. Theme is “Power of Forgiveness.’ Officials said, “The Lord has blessed the Beulah Baptist Church with the services of our beloved pastor, his lovely wife, Sister Sandra, and their family for 21 years. We thank God for sending us such a wise and spiritual leader. He always leads by example in putting God first in his life.’ Toni Tracy is program chairwoman. Christine Martin is co-chairwoman. For more information, phone 724-569-5380.
BRASHEAR TO APPEAR IN UNIONTOWN AREA CHURCHES: Christian music soloist Michael Brashear will be in concert in two local churches on Sunday. He will appear at Allison Christian Church, located on East Street, on Sunday at 9 a.m. For more information, call 724-785-8810. He will be at Calvary Baptist Church, 308 McClellandtown Road, Uniontown, at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 724-439-0301. A love offering will be taken. Brashear formerly sang with the Brashear Family for 14 years, performing in 45 states and three countries. He went on to receive his degree in music and video business from the Art Institute of Dallas. While in college, he started his solo ministry in 1990, which is now full-time as a singer, songwriter and producer. Originally from Russellville, Arkansas, Brashear now resides in Castalian Springs, Tennessee with his wife, Cathy, and their four children: Ben, 21, Morgan, 18, Cade, 13, and Carson, 9. He and his family are members of College Heights Baptist Church in Gallatin, Tennessee. His music includes Southern gospel to praise and worship to light contemporary.
BROWNSVILLE FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), 512 Second St., will worships Sundays at 10:45 a.m. The Rev. Paul Sandusky is pastor. Collection for Coats for Kids Campaign on Sunday. Vacation Bible School will be held June 10-20. Volunteers are needed. For more information on church ministries, call 724-785-2488.
BROWNSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHARGE announces Sunday worship is at 8:30 a.m. at West Bend, 10 a.m. at South Brownsville and 11 a.m. at Brownsville First. Pastor is Janice McLay, certified lay minister. Sermon is “We Have a Job to Do.’ 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, announces Sunday service begins at 2 p.m. that includes a celebration of worship with the CAC Praise Team and Tim Partyka. The Rev. Danny Aber will give a message of hope and deliverance. Wednesday service begins with Women’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 CHAPEL OF FREDERICKTOWN welcomes Larry Howard on Saturday at 7 p.m. Howard is president of Larry Howard Ministries Inc. and Omega Arts Inc. Omega Arts is a non-profit organization dedicated to reaching people through the arts and his housed in a state-of-the-art music and video facility in Macon, Ga. Howard and his wife, Peggy, oversee the daily ministry and are pastors of Evangelism and Outreach at Harvest Cathedral in Middle Georgia. Howard travels with Chuck Colson’s Prison Fellowship and Operation Starting Line, giving performances in a range of state and federal prison facilities from coast to coast.
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 “Wisdom & Revelation.’ The chancel choir will lead the congregation in song, accompanied by Dr. David Boyd, organist. Janet Nolf is junior church leader. 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.
CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF UNIONTOWN (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), 23 S. Gallatin Ave., will have a contemporary praise and worship service Saturday at 6 p.m. with Greg Quarrick leading the service. On Sunday, worship is at 10:30 a.m. when the Rev. Art Mace, senior minister, will give the sermon “Third Class Tickets’ and will give the children’s message. Patty Roddy is pastoral associate. The Rev. John Matsko is director of music ministers. Children’s church for age four to third grade is available during morning worship. For more information, phone 724-438-6821.
CHERRY TREE ALLIANCE CHURCH, 640 Cherry Tree Lane, Uniontown, located just off the McClellandtown Road exit of Route 119, this Sunday holds a blended contemporary service at 8:30 a.m. and a blended traditional service at 10:10 a.m. In both services, the Rev. Joe Floris will share a Great Commission Sunday message. At 6:30 p.m. Sunday there will be a PowerJAM service for youth group students in grades six to 12. There is prayer cell Wednesday at 11 a.m. and at 6:30 p.m. there is a Women’s Tea Time sponsored by Alliance Women. For more information on any of the church’s services, call the office at 724-437-6850.
CHRIST CHURCH, Anglican, 319 Church St., Brownsville, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Peter Ostrander will celebrate Holy Eucharist and give the sermon. There is no adult Bible study this Sunday. Intercessory prayer is at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday there is Holy Communion at the Jefferson Personal Care Home in Perryopolis at 12:30 p.m. 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 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. The message is “The Fruit of the Spirit.’ Barb Reagan will give the children’s sermon. Men’s Bible study is every Thursday at 7 p.m. A Mother-Daughter banquet will be held at the church May 13. Bible study for women is May 14 and 28 at 3 p.m. Vacation Bible School is set for July 26. For more information on ministries, call the church at 724-439-1630 between 9 and 11 a.m.
CHURCH OF GOD, Route 51, Uniontown, welcomes the Down East Boys from Reidsville, N.C. in concert on Friday, May 9, at 7 p.m. The Rev. Elliott Leighty is pastor. This Southern gospel quartet includes Ricky Carden, singing lead; Stuart Cary, bass; Jason Runnels, tenor, and Daryl Paschal, baritone. They have been nominated for the Singing News Fan Award as Quartet of the Year and Daryl Paschal for the Horizon Individual. Their new release is “The Cross Still Stands.’ For more information, call 724-628-2652.
COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 1264 W. Penn Blvd., Uniontown, announces Sunday worship is at 9:30 a.m. Pastors are the Rev. Roger P. Howard and Daniel L. Brant. For more information, phone 724-437-4740.
CONFIRMING WORD MINISTRY, 301 Fairview Ave., Masontown, will have an evangelism outreach from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Edenborn Park. For more information and transportation, call 724-737-5078.
DENBEAU HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN CHURCH, located on the East End Road, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with the Rev. Roland O’Brien. Adult Bible study begins Tuesday at 7 p.m.
DUNLAP’S CREEK CHURCH, 502 Twin Hills Road, Merrittstown, also known as the Old Stone Church, welcomes the Rev. Kent Lighthall as guest speaker to Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service.
EAST LIBERTY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 169 Main St., Vanderbilt, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. David McElroy is pastor. For more information, check the Web site at www.forministry.com/USPAPCUSAELPCE/
FAIRCHANCE FREE METHODIST CHURCH, 53 S. Morgantown St., announces Sunday worship begins at 10:45 a.m. with the choir singing. Judy Deans will present a special concert during the service. The worship style is a blend of contemporary praise choruses along with traditional hymns. Preschool and junior church are available for toddlers through sixth grade. The church is handicapped accessible. Adult Bible study is held from 6 to 7 p.m.
FAIRVIEW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Laurendale Road, Grindstone, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. James Myers will give the sermon “Preview of Pentecost.’ There will be children’s program at the same time. There is special music with the choir and Jeff Hayducko at the piano. Bible study is Wednesday at 7 p.m., continuing with the Andy Griffith series. For further information, call 724-677-0828 or 724-677-2151.
FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 690 Morgantown Road, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. as the Rev. Jim Leake, former senior pastor of Monroeville Assembly of God, brings the message. 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. More information on Faith Assembly can be found at www.myfaithassembly.org
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FAYETTE COUNTY SUNDAY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION will hold the 112th annual county convention at the New Life Covenant Church on Route 40 in Markleysburg, next to A.J. McMullen School, today and Saturday. The theme is “Be Strong in the Lord and the Mighty Power.’ Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. today. The evening session will feature special music by the bell choir of Third Presbyterian Church of Uniontown. Keynote speaker will be the Rev. Chris Enoch, pastor of Third Presbyterian. Registration will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, and dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. To register for dinner, call Joy Franks at 724-569-5387. James Marker of Uniontown Free Methodist Church will provide music for dinner. Enoch will bring the convention message at the 7 p.m. session and Penny Whoolery of Fairchance will provide special music. Winners from the posters, essay and Fairchance will also be presented at the Saturday evening service.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 17 N. Morgantown St., Fairchance, worships Sunday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Scott C. Hoppe beginning a sermon series with the message “Recapturing Pentecost.’ The chancel choir will sing special music. Bible studies for all ages meet at 9 a.m. Sunday at 6 p.m., Hoppe continues the series with the message “The Holy Spirit and the Christian Life.’ Wednesday at 7 p.m., there is prayer and Bible study of Revelation. 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, announces a free concert will be held at the church at 7 p.m. today. The Mountain Mission School Concert Choir from Grundy, W.Va., under the direction of Patty Hertzog will perform. The choir has performed throughout the United States as well as Canada, England, Austria and France. Sunday worship is at 10:45 a.m. with the Rev. Andy Miles delivering the sermon. There is weekly Communion and junior church. There is Bible study Wednesdays at 7 p.m., with adults studying I Corinthians with Rufus Peer while Miles has a lesson for youths. For more information on church ministries, phone the office Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 724-245-2741.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) OF REPUBLIC, corner of Eagle Street and Route 166, welcomes the Rev. Norman Hunt as guest minister during Sunday’s 10:55 a.m. service. A message for children is included, followed by the second hour for children in preschool through third grade. Mary DeHaas is worship leader. Blanket orders are due Sunday. Warm wool blankets provide tools of hope as church World Service responds to disaster and emergency situations in the United States and around the world. Geranium orders for Pentecost Sunday are due Sunday. The Rev. J.W. Hormell is minister.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located on the Towne Square at Fourth and Liberty streets, California, announces the Rev. Paul N. Min will preach the sermon “The Message to Ephesus’ at the 10 a.m. worship service Sunday. Youth Bible study and a children’s sermon are available every 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. Robert Robinson, guest minister, will give the sermon “Three R’s of Forgiveness.’ Organist/choir director is Marcia Goisse. Pianist is Amy Lewis. For more information, phone the office at 724-564-2042.
FORT BURD UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF BROWNSVILLE, located at 200 Thornton Road, next to the hospital, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. The Rev. Steven Morganti will deliver the message “Sitting…Waiting.’ The adult choir, directed by Thomas Rishel, will sing. The monthly prayer list will be distributed. This is the last day to order red geraniums for Pentecost Sunday. For more information, phone 724-785-3080
GARWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH, Route 481, 637 Scenic Drive near Daisytown, announces the ordinance of the Lord’s Supper will be observed on Sunday during 11a.m. worship service.
GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH, 1 Grace Lane, off Derrick Avenue, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Roland Maust will bring the message “Life Lessons From One of the Lord’s Leading Ladies, Lydia.’ Frank Hladinec will provide special music. 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, phone the office at 724-437-3401.
GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, currently holding services at the South Union Township Fire Department Social Hall located at 364 South 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. Justin Argabright is pastor. For more information, phone 724-438-4850 or visit the Web site at www.gracecc.us
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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. On Tuesday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. is Invitation to Psalms Bible study. There is also Bible study Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. On May 9, ABMen Bible study and prayer is at 6:30 a.m.
GREENE VALLEY PRESYBYTERIAN CHURCH, located at 104 E. Green St., Carmichaels, announces “Parenting – The Early Years’ is a class included in the Sunday school that begins at 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship will be held at 10:50 a.m. with the Rev. Keith Larson preaching the sermon “Joy in the Midst of Suffering.’ Ladies Bible study is Sunday at 6:30 p.m.
JACOB’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 342 Lutheran Church Road, Masontown, worships Sunday at 9 a.m. with the Rev. Jacqueline Campbell preaching youth and adult sermons and presiding at Holy Communion. For more information, call 724-583-9040.
KLONDIKE CLERGY ASSOCIATION OF MASONTOWN AND MCCLELLANDTOWN is sponsoring a community service projected called The Klondike Clergy Cloverleaf Cleanup Project on Saturday at the junction of Route 21 and Main Street in Masontown from 8 to 10 a.m. The clergy group will supply gloves and plastic bags. Volunteers from all local churches or any interested civic-minded volunteers are invited to participate. For more information, contact Kenny Pryce at 724-583-9213.
LAUREL HILL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 327 Laurel Hill Road, Dunbar, three miles east of Route 51 towards Leisenring, worships on Sunday at 10 a.m. with guest speaker Dorothy Come delivering the sermon. Keith Vale will be guest speaker next week on Pentecost Sunday.
LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH, 183 Oliver Road, Uniontown, announces Chozen 1’z will provide Southern gospel music on Saturday at 7 p.m. At 10 a.m. Sunday, youths and adults will continue Ken Ham’s study through Genesis. There is also worship Sunday at 11 a.m. The Rev. Ewing M. Marietta is pastor. For more information, phone 724-626-1265 or 724-570-3730 or 724-437-2424.
MASONTOWN BRETHREN CHURCH is sponsoring a replenishment blood drive in honor of Nancy Wilson, who has had a long history of cancer, then a spinal infection requiring two surgeries and many blood transfusions. As a member of the church, she has been moderator, vice moderator, secretary and treasurer. She has worked as a leader at the district church camp, planning Vacation Bible school using her own material and as a Sunday school teacher. She is employed by Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown as a nurse on the cardiac step down unit. The blood drive is open to the community. All blood collected by the Central Blood Bank stays in this area of southwest Pennsylvania and contiguous states. All blood collected in her name will be reserved for her. To give blood, a donor must be 17 (16 with parental permission), at least 110 lbs., in reasonably good health, no tattoos and not taking antibiotics. ID is needed. For more information, call the Central Blood Bank at 1-866-DONORS. Participants are asked to make a reservation by calling Bettie Crable at 724-583-7464. The blood drive is Friday, May 9, from noon to 6 p.m. at the church. Donors are asked to use the back door of the social hall closest to Masontown Central Elementary School. The Rev. Stephen S. Cole is pastor.
MCCLELLANDTOWN FREE METHODIST CHURCH, located at 154 Blaine Ave., announces Sunday worship is at 11 a.m. 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 on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with the Rev. Geoffrey Rach delivering the sermon “A Humble Resistance.’ Sponsors and walkers are needed for the Ninth Annual German-Masontown CROP Walk on Sunday, May 18. Anyone who can help with activities is asked to call Rach or Michael or Linda Bork.
MORNING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH, Newell, announces Saturday coffeehouse begins at 7 p.m. with guest gospel singer Betty Reicks. Sunday worship is at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Jason Woods. Wednesday Bible study is at 7 p.m. For more information, phone the church at 724-938-7937.
MOUNT LEBANON BAPTIST CHURCH, Baltimore Street, Brownsville, will celebrate the 11th pastoral anniversary of the Rev. Herman B. Jackson on Sunday. Minister Sandra McCain, associate minister of Mount Lebanon Baptist Church, will be the speaker at the 11 a.m. worship service. The Rev. Brian McLee of Mount Rose Baptist Church in Uniontown will be guest speaker for the 4 p.m. service. Dinner will be served immediately following worship. Carol Y. Smith is chairwoman.
MOUNT ST. MACRINA HOUSE OF PRAYER announces reservations are due today for “Humor and the Feminine: A Refreshing Day for Women,’ which will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 10. 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 message “Three R’s of Forgiveness.’ Casey Zinn and Bethany Provance will minister in music. Children’s church is at 10 a.m. Bible study will be at 6 p.m. with emphasis on character development in suffering.
NEW SALEM PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 27 S. Mill St., announces the Rev. Norma Prina Murphy continues a sermon series titled, “New Life in the Resurrected Christ’ with the focus on A New Oneness with God at the 11 a.m. worship service Sunday. For more information, phone the church at 724-245-2200 or e-mail nspc@verizon.net.
OAK HILL BAPTIST CHURCH, of Old Frame, Smithfield, will observe Teacher’s Appreciation Sunday during the 9 a.m. worship service with the Rev. Philip Elliott bringing the sermon. Certificates will be awarded to Karen Dunham, Cathy Schwartz and Christy Wolfe of the Albert Gallatin School District and Jeff Jordan from Laurel Highlands School District. Presentations will be made by the students who nominated them: Jacob Johnson, Cheyenne Brewster, Paige Kelley, Casey Radicic and Zach Malone. The adult choir will provide music. Call 724-569-0722 for information.
PHILLIPS GOSPEL COFFEE HOUSE, located in the Village of Phillips on J.K. Packing Road in Uniontown, welcomes Burden For the Lost, a seven-member band from Vestaburg, Pa., in concert today. The group has performed in churches, coffee houses and at special musical events. Doors open at 7 p.m. Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Future concerts include Bennie Florendo on May 9, Dwayne Kaufman on May 23 and Good News Blues on May 30. 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 Great Bible Reef Vacation Bible School will be held on May 3 and June 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. for youths ages five to 12. There will be Bible stories, games, crafts and snacks. Adult new members seminar is on Sunday from 10 to 10:40 a.m. The church worships Sunday at 11 a.m. This is Celebrate the Gifts of Women Sunday when the Elizabeth/Frances Circle will have leadership roles in the service of worship. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Sylvia Carlson, a retired pastor and member of Redstone Presbytery, who will speak about visiting the Sudan in January as part of Redstone’s Sudan Mission Team. Pleasant View’s Adult Vocal Choir will provide special music. The confirmation class will be confirmed and received into active membership on Pentecost Sunday, May 11. Music Ministry Sunday will be held June 1. 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. with a celebration of Holy Communion. The Rev. Karen Gray will give the message. This will be the only day a geranium order for Pentecost will be taken.
PRAISE CHAPEL, a youth church for teens and post-high up to age 25, 140 Ash St., Uledi. Services start at 11 a.m., contemporary worship and a Bible study style of the word. Children’s church is available. The food pantry is in operation for those in need. For more information, call 724-437-9435.
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 additional special music selections will take place. Bible study and Trivia Night are held Thursday at 7 p.m. Final signups for the softball team are May 4. For directions or more information, call the Rev. Barbara Ann Glunt at 724-626-8186.
REVERE FREE METHODIST CHURCH, located three miles west of Uniontown off McClellandtown Road onto Rainey Avenue at Uledi Post Office, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. Children’s church is available during worship. Special music wil be provided by the worship team and children’s church. A sermon will be given by the Rev. Dale E. Sickles. There is also worship at 7 p.m. The food pantry is in operation for anyone in need of food. For more information, contact the Rev. Dale E. Sickles of 724-437-9435.
ROSCOE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 300 Main St., announces Elder Richard Kara returns to the pulpit for Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship. The retired Pennsylvania State Trooper and Presbyterian elder will give the sermon “Life’s Storm.’ The chancel choir will sing, directed and accompanied by musical director Tina Bolin. The adult Bible and discussion class Faith Seekers will continue to meet in the church manse through the end of May. Next Sunday, worshippers are encouraged to wear red, the color signifying the coming of the Holy Spirit on the early Church, for Pentecost. For more information on church ministries, call 724-938-3787.
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH, Third Street, Lawrence, Pa., continues celebrating the pastor’s 32nd anniversary. Minister Corey Langford of Oasis Ministries in Pittsburgh will speak today at 7:30 p.m. The anniversary celebration will conclude Sunday with the Rev. Reuben Littleton of Kingdom Assemblies of the Apostolic Faith in Summerville, S.C., speaking at 11 a.m. and the Rev. June Jeffries, pastor of First Baptist Church in North Vanderbilt speaking at 4 p.m. The Rev. Melvin Wilson is host pastor. For more information, call Sister Betty Gipson at 724-233-0445.
ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 71 N. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, will not have the worship service called Shades of Grace this Saturday but it will resume on Saturday, May 10. There will be distribution of the Holy Sacrament on Saturday at 4 p.m. Quiet Hour Communion at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and on Sunday at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. worship services with the Rev. Paul N. Frank Jr. delivering the sermon “Would You Make a Good Witness?’ For more information call 724-437-9000 or e-mail at splcu@verizon.net or visit the 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 Sunday with the Holy Eucharist at 8 and 10:30 a.m. The Rev. John T. Cruikshank will be the celebrant and preacher. The choir will provide music under the direction of Chris Sullz, accompanied on the Austin organ by Tim Sullz. The Holy Eucharist and healing service is held on Wednesday at noon. For further information, call 724-438-7731 or visit www.churchstpeter.org
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ST. THERESE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 61 Mill St., Uniontown, will host a Eucharistic Day of Renewal on Saturday. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (doors open at 7:30 a.m.) and include 8 a.m. morning prayers and rosary, 9 a.m. Mass, talks, confession and Holy Hour with procession of the Blessed Sacrament. There is no charge for this event. Scheduled speakers include Dr. Mark Miravalle, professor at Franciscan University of Steubenville, Char Vance of FOCUS Worldwide Catholic Television Network in New Orleans, and video-taped talk with “Anne,’ who resides in Ireland and is founder of the Lay Apostolate of Jesus Christ, the Returning King.
There is also a Re-Charge Event for teenagers and young adults scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday. Doors open at 4 p.m. There is no charge for this event. The Re-Charge will include a Vigil Mass, talks and quiet meditative time before the Blessed Sacrament. It will conclude with pizza in the lower level of the parish center. Scheduled speakers include Nora McCarthy, youth director of the Re-Charge Youth Program at Direction for Our Times, and Rob Kaczmark, head producer of Spirit Juice Studios in Chicago.
In addition, St. Therese will host a tour of local religious sites in the Uniontown area on Monday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Participants will meet at St. Therese Church with transportation provided by Edenfield Stages. Places visited include St. Therese de Lisieux Church, morning prayers and Mass at the St. Anthony Franciscan Friary, mansion tour at Mount St. Macrina, visiting St. George Maronite Catholic Church, St. John the Evangelist Byzntine Catholic Church, St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, Tree of Life Synagogue and the Jumonville Retreat Center. There is a charge and lunch is not included. For reservations, call Alice Yezbak at 724-439-8240. Denise Reilly is coordinating these events. Marlene Bandzuch is director of faith formation. The Rev. Kenneth G. Zaccagnini is pastor.
SERVANT SONG MINISTRIES, 720 E. Greene St., Waynesburg, announces a healing prayer service will be held Sunday at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Peter Ostrander. It will include a time of communal praise and worship, prayer and a short teaching. There will also be an opportunity for individual healing prayer.
“Come to the Quiet’ retreat day will be held Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., beginning with a prayer service. Scripture suggestions for prayer and reflection throughout the day will be provided. Otherwise participants may follow their own choices. A soup and salad lunch is provided. “Come to the Quiet’ Retreat Day for Women will be held May 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information or to register, call 724-852-2133.
SMITHFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, located at 20 Church St., worships Sunday at 9 a.m. and the first and third Saturdays of the month at 6 p.m., there is a non-traditional service in fellowship hall. This week is a celebration of Holy Communion. The Rev. Karen Gray will give the message. This will be the only day a geranium order for Pentecost will be taken.
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. Family Bible study/praise and worship is Tuesday and Wednesday at 7 p.m. Movie Night is Thursday at 7 p.m. Exercise class is Saturday at 6 p.m. The food pantry is in operation Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and by appointment. The Rev. Elmer “Buzz’ Hall is pastor. For more information, call 724-880-4714.
SPRINGHILL FURNACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 2459 Springhill Furnace Road on Route 857, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. George “Joey’ Hickok giving the sermon “Gazing Up Toward Heaven.’ Contact Renee Dillow at 724-564-0136 for more information regarding church activities.
TENT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located at the intersection of Route 119 and Tent Church Road, south of Uniontown, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. when ALP Harry Wilson brings the message “The Last Words of Jesus.’ Children’s church will be at 10 a.m. Bible study wil be held Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 724-564-2919.
THIRD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 425 Union St., Uniontown, in the Craig Meadows neighborhood, announces Captain Christopher Blessing will deliver the message “Unveiling Ourselves’ at both Sunday’s 9 a.m. contemporary service and the 11 a.m. traditional service. There are a variety of small group Bible studies. For more information, call Erick Fitzgerald at 724-438-2543. The church has ample parking. For directions or more information, phone the church office at 724-438-2529 or visit the Web site at www.3rdpres.org
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TRINITY UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, corner of Morgantown and West Fayette streets, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Michael I. Orsted will give the sermon titled “Sign Up for the Fiery Ordeal.’ 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. Jim (Elvis) Byers will present special music. Dave and Marie Horne are in charge of youth services every Sunday at 6 p.m. There is a prayer meeting every Sunday and Wednesday at 6 p.m. For more information on church ministries, call 724-437-5980.
UNIONTOWN CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, 20 Robinson St., worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Vincent Cable will bring the message “You’re A Good Kid.’ Paula Works is worship leader. Michele Means is children’s storyteller. Elizabeth DeFazio is interlude musician. The choir will provide special music. There will be recognition of high school and college graduates. Large-print bulletins and hymnals and personal ear monitors are available. The Golden Age Dinner will follow worship in the fellowship hall. 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
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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 Leo Nagorski will speak on “Changing the World’ this Sunday. Services begin at 11 a.m. For more information, call 724-872-5056 or visit uucs.midmon.com.
UNITED MOUNTAIN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, 607 Braddock Road, Farmington, worships Sunday at 11 a.m., continuing with “American Idols’ series – Beauty and Appearance.’ There is children’s church with Barbara Sarver. The message is “The King of Glory’ at the 6 p.m. Sunday service. There is Bible study Wednesday at 7 p.m. For more information, call 724-329-1681.
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 “Something Better Than This.’ Items for the women’s shelters can be brought to the church May 4-8. Mother-Daughter Covered Dish Dinner will be held at Walnut on May 8 at 6 p.m. Bobra Michotte will be featured speaker and present a program on the Philippines. For more information on other activities, call 724-430-0131.
WHARTON FURNACE UNION CHURCH, located on the Wharton Furnace Road near Elliottsville, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. The service of Holy Communion will be observed. Pastor J. Edward Loukota will deliver the message, the fourth in a series on basics of the Bible – “Christianity 101 Bible Study.’ Special music is provided by Gail Carlins, Jason King and Jim Perkins. Junior church is provided. The Mother-Daughter Tea will be held May 10 at 6 p.m. Kate Bryan from Center of Hope in Uniontown will be guest speaker. All ladies are welcome. For further information on church activities or to arrange transportation, phone the office 724-329-4075 or 724-438-3109.
WHITE HOUSE FREE METHODIST CHURCH, located five miles south of Fairchance on Route 857 near Rich’s Garden Center, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with the Rev. George McLaughlin as speaker. Ministry in song is by Sherry Wilson and Chuck McLaughlin. Youth ministry is by Niki Myers. Linda McLaughlin has time to share. Instrumentalists are Dixie Phillips and Paula Bennett. For more information, phone the church office at 724-564-4765.
YOUGHIOGHENY WESTERN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION, 642 Duck Hollow Road, Uniontown, announces the lock-in scheduled for May 2 has been postponed until further notice. For more information, call the Rev. Vincent L. Winfrey Jr. at 724-438-4844.