Church briefs
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 “Freedom In Christ.” Small group Bible studies are offered at 9:15 a.m.
ALLISON CHRISTIAN CHURCH announces Sunday worship is at 9 a.m. The Rev. Michael Peton is pastor. Stephanie McCormick is worship leader. Bob Peton has junior church. Peton will conduct a baptismal class on Monday at 6:30 p.m. for anyone considering baptism. The outreach ministry will decorate gift bags for a Christmas project for its sponsor child Savannah and her schoolmates in Kentucky. The fall road cleanup is scheduled for Oct. 4 beginning at 9 a.m. Allison Christian Church is in partnership with Pennsylvania Cleanways of Fayette County and Redstone/Luzerne Townships.
APOSTOLIC REVIVAL CENTER, 107 Morgantown Road, Route 857, Fairchance, holds a service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday and praise and worship at 7 p.m. Sunday and Wednesday. The Rev. Shirley Victor is pastor. Sandie DeWitt is assistant pastor.
ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Beeson Avenue and Dunbar Street in Uniontown, announces Sunday’s more casual 9 a.m. worship service will include the Rev. Thomas Brown’s sermon “Are You and Christ Like-Minded?” and praise choruses by song leader Paul and Barb Cramer and special music by pianist Sharon Brown. Fall Christian education classes have a new schedule at 9:45 a.m. with children through third grade meeting in the nursery, the new youth class “The Amazing (Bible) Race” for grades six to eight meeting in the room above the sanctuary and grades nine to 12 in the room above the library. The three adult classes remain the same. The more traditional 11 a.m. service will include Brown’s message, and special music by the Asbury Chancel Choir and organist and director of music Jim Hutchinson. Children’s church for grades kindergarten through fifth follows the children’s message. Children’s bulletins, large-print bulletins and tele-receivers for the hearing impaired are available. Praise and worship begins with a light meal at 6 p.m., followed by a message from Dr. Frank Ronco and music by Asbury’s Praise Band. Children’s time begins after the opening music with parents offering a lesson/activity. Asbury’s Annual Charge Conference begins at 7 p.m. with Brown and the Rev. Frank Sherman, district superintendent. From 8 to 8:30 p.m., there will be a time of fellowship between Asbury and Calvary United Methodist Churches, followed by Calvary’s Annual Conference.
BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH, 306 Edison St., Uniontown, announces work at the new building will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Sunday worship is at 10:30 a.m. with Tim Soom leading the music and the Rev. Bryan Kelley bringing the message from the book of Acts along with the ladies ensemble presenting special music. There is also a 6 p.m. Sunday service with Kelley bringing the message from the book of Revelation. Mid-week prayer service is Wednesday at 7 p.m. Children’s church is available for all services. For more information or transportation, call the church office at 724-437-3090.
BEULAH BAPTIST CHURCH, 29 High House St., Smithfield, will celebrate its 84th Homecoming and 107th Church Anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 5. Schedule includes 9:55 a.m. Sunday school with Deacon Daniel Tracy, superintendent. Worship is at 11:15 a.m. with Minister Vincent Winfrey Jr. of Mount Olivet Baptist Church in Uniontown and at 3:15 p.m. with the Rev. Vincent Winfrey, pastor of Mount Olivet Baptist Church in Uniontown, who will be accompanied by his choir and congregation. Theme is “Power of Forgiveness.” Toni Tracy is program chair and Christine Martin is co-chair. Dinner will be served immediately following morning worship. The Rev. Dewvaul W. Tracy Jr. is pastor.
BREAD OF LIFE TABERNACLE, located on the corner of Connellsville and 15 Bouquet St., Uniontown, welcomes special guest and missionary the Rev. Mark Dover from Living Springs Ministries, Mexico Sunday at 10:15 a.m. For more information on church ministries, visit www.bolt.org or call the office at 724-438-4882.
BROWNSVILLE FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 512 Second St., worships Sundays at 10:45 a.m. The Rev. Paul Sandusky is minister. 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. The Rev. David Chin will give the sermon “Our Attitude for a Blessed Life.” For additional information, call 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 there is a Sunday service at 10 a.m. that is followed by a celebration of praise and worship led by the CAC Praise Team. An anointed, inspirational message will be given by the Rev. Daniel Bayles. Wednesday service begins with focused prayer at 7:15 p.m., followed by Bible teaching. John Barnett is the newly elected assistant pastor and Chad Mirandy is youth pastor. For more information, phone 724-438-5052 or 724-963-5598.
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. Calvary’s Choir under the direction of Dr. David Boyd will sing. There are worship aids available, such as hearing aid headsets, large-print Bibles and hymnals and the Upper Room devotional booklets as well as junior bulletins. For more information on church ministries, call 724-437-6341.
CANAAN BAPTIST CHURCH IN HILLER is celebrating Homecoming on Sunday at 4 p.m. Guest preacher will be the Rev. James Cherry of Triedstone Baptist Church in Aliquippa, accompanied by his congregation. Dinner is from 2 to 4 p.m.
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 the Rev. Art Mace, senior minister, will give the message “Is the Lord With Us or Not? and Keithette Quarrick 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. with adult Bible fellowships offered at 9 and 10 a.m. In both services, the Rev. Jack Herman will give the second message in the church-wide spiritual life campaign “40 Days of Love.” This week’s message is entitled “Love is Patient, Love is Kind: Two Primary Marks of True Love.” On Wednesday, there is prayer cell at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. 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., led by the Rev. Deacon Keith Pozzuto. There is adult Bible study 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. held by Pozutto. Adult Bible study is Thursday at 7 p.m. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information or directions, call the church at 724-785-7958.
CITY CHAPEL OF UNIONTOWN, 254 E. Main St., will observe its annual Candlelight Service on Sunday at 4 p.m. Guest preacher will be Bishop Leonard Tucker, pastor of New Beginnings Full Gospel Church. He will be accompanied by his choir and congregation. The Rev. Leonard Kirby is host pastor.
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, offers praise and worship Sunday at 11 a.m. Thursday Bible study is at 7 p.m. For transportation, call 724-737-5078.
CONNELLSVILLE STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST, 519 Connellsville St., Uniontown, with Evangelist DeWitt Clinton. Worship is Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. For more information, phone 724-438-1112.
DENBEAU HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN CHURCH, located on the East End Road, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with the Rev. Roland O’Brien.
DUNLAP’S CREEK CHURCH, 502 Twin Hills Road, Merrittstown, also known as Old Stone Church, welcomes guest speaker Ross Ackinclose to Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service.
EAST LIBERTY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 169 Main St., Vanderbilt, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. The Tri-Town Ministries will hold its monthly service Oct. 1 at the Vanderbilt Nazarene Church at 7 p.m. The Rev. Tom Cahill will be speaker. David McElroy is pastor. For more information, check the Web site at www.forministry.com/USPAPCUSAELPCE/.
FAIRCHANCE FREE METHODIST CHURCH, 53 S. Morgantown St., one-half mile from the town’s traffic light on Route 857, will feature the Rev. Eugene Cowsert as guest pastor on Sunday. The choir will sing a call to worship and special music will be provided. Worship is a blend of traditional and contemporary styles of music. Junior church is available.
On Wednesday, Solid Grounds Café will have its grand opening. Solid Grounds is a newly converted game room that features ping pong, air hockey, pool, foosball in a café-style setting. A newly renovated library is also available for students to complete homework assignments in a quiet atmosphere. Doors open for elementary school-age children from 3:30 to 5 p.m. and will reopen for junior high students from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Snacks will also be provided. All games, food and beverages are free. Solid Grounds will be open every Wednesday at these times.
FAIRVIEW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Laurendale Road, Grindstone, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. James Myers will give the sermon “Who’s Going to Heaven?” There will be a children’s program at the same time. There is special music by Jeff Hayducko at the piano and the choir. Bible study will begin Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. For further information, call 724-677-0828 or 724-677-2151.
FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 690 Morgantown Road, Uniontown, one-half mile past the Uniontown Shopping Center, celebrates Friends Day with worship Sunday at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Stephen Sparks will bring a special message entitled “The Gift of a Friend.” At 6 p.m., there is prayer in the sanctuary. Wednesday’s Family Night services begin at 7 p.m. when Men’s and Women’s Ministries will have special guest speakers Mike and Brenda Amico. For more on church ministries and transportation, call 724-437-8101, ext. 100. More information on Faith Assembly can be found at www.myfaithassembly.org.
FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER, 67 Ferguson Road, Mount Braddock, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. and Wednesday at 6 p.m. The church is non-denominational. For more information, call 724-366-8380.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 17 N. Morgantown St., Fairchance, begins worship Sunday at 10 a.m. the Rev. Scott C. Hoppe bringing a message and the chancel choir bringing special music. Bible studies for all ages meet at 9 a.m. Hoppe will bring the message at the 6 p.m. Sunday service. Wednesday at 7 p.m., there is prayer and a topical study of “Angels” taught by Hoppe. Transportation is available for all services. Call the church at 724-564-2080 for information on its ministries.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 515 Morgantown St., Point Marion, will worship Sunday at 11 a.m. when Pastor Kathy Griffith will share the message “Gulfing the Gaps.” On Sunday, Oct. 5, the church will be open at 2 p.m. for anyone in the community needing a winter coat. An assortment of coats and other winter apparel will be available free of charge to those in need. For more information, call 724-725-5187 and leave a message.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GRINDSTONE, located at 529 Grindstone Road, gathers for worship Sunday at 10:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. with Larry Smith, minister. For more information, call 724-785-2774.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF NEW SALEM, 800 New Salem Road, 3.4 miles west of Route 40, turn at Sheetz plaza and proceed 3.4 miles west on New Salem Road, announces Sunday worship is at 10:45 a.m. with the Rev. Andy Miles delivering the sermon. This is Deacon’s Fund Sunday. There is weekly Communion and junior church. There is Bible study Wednesdays at 7 p.m., with adults studying Galatians led by Rufus Peer. For more information on church ministries, call Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 724-245-2741.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located on the Towne Square at Fourth and Liberty streets, California, announces this will be Vision Day and the congregation will be led by John Alrutz. A congregational self-study will begin at 9 a.m. At 10 a.m., Alrutz will deliver the sermon and following worship, the deacons will serve a light lunch. The program will end by 2 p.m. For more information, 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 “The Right Thing to Do.” 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. Harry Wilson, ALP, will give the message. The adult choir under the direction of Robin Carr will provide special music. The Community Kitchen will serve its next meal on Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. Donations are accepted.
FLATWOODS BAPTIST CHURCH, 104 Griffin Road, Vanderbilt, announces on Sunday Dr. Jobe Martin, author of “Evolution of a Creationist,” will speak on creation and evolution in both the 10 a.m. Sunday school hour and the 11 a.m. worship service. There is worship at 7 p.m. with a study of Genesis. Wednesday prayer meeting is at 7 p.m. The Rev. Nathan Anderson is pastor. For further information, call 724-677-2700.
GEYER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER IN SCOTTDALE will have the debut of “Excellent Trouble” on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. “Written and performed by Ted Swartz and Ingrid De Sanctis, the show connects us to a God who can and longs to be part of our everyday relationships,” according to a press release. “The addition of live music by Pittsburgh musician Brad Yoder is an extra treat for audiences of this show.” “Excellent Trouble” is appropriate for all ages. There is a charge for tickets, which are available in advance or at the door. The performance is supported by Amber House at Harmon House in Mount Pleasant. For more information, visit www.tedandlee .com/ExcellentTrouble.
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 “Church 101, Super Senior Saints, Part 3.” The church offers a men’s and women’s discipleship program. Bible study and prayer time for women is the third Monday 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, announces Future Kids of Grace Prayer Group will start today at 10 a.m. with specific prayer for the children and the future of the church. Power of Prayer is Saturday at 9 a.m. The church 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.
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. Martha Champion Class will have its meeting at Eat’n Park on Monday at 5:30 a.m. On Tuesday, “The Way of Prayer” class begins at 9:15 a.m. Bible study is Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. On Oct. 3, ABMen Bible study and prayer is at 6:30 a.m. There is a youth retreat at the Heritage Reservation on Oct. 3. They will return on Oct. 5.
GREENE VALLEY PRESYBYTERIAN CHURCH, located at 104 E. Greene St., Carmichaels, announces Sunday worship will be held at 10:50 a.m. with the Rev. Keith Larson giving the sermon “Resolve to Be Known For Gentleness.” Ladies Bible study is at 6:30 p.m.
HAYDENTOWN CHRISTIAN CHURCH celebrates its 44th Annual Homecoming at 2 p.m. on Sunday with the theme “At Home in the Presence of Jesus.” The Rev. Steve Baker will bring the message. There will be special singing by Nancy Yeager and The Woods Family, the Rev. Jason Woods and Mother RoseMarie Woods. A meal provided by the church and fellowship will follow in the Haydentown Community Center across the road.
HOFFMAN “OLD BRICK” CHURCH, South Huntingdon Township, will have its annual service on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Special guest speaker for the interdenominational service will be the Rev. Thomas Shirer of Alverton United Methodist Church. Special music will be provided. Long considered an historic site, the rustic old church is located two and a half miles east of Smithton, off Route 981, in the Barren Run area of the township. The public is invited to share in this once-a-year service held in memory of the church founders.
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.
JOHN WESLEY AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL ZION CHURCH, located at 349 E. Main St., Uniontown, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. The Rev. Linda Arthur is pastor. The church will hold Men and Women Day Sept. 28 at 4 p.m. with the Rev. Richard Calloway of Mount Ararat Baptist Church in Cardale and his choirs and congregation.
LAUREL HILL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 327 Laurel Hill Road, Dunbar, three miles east of Route 51 towards Leisenring, announces worship is at 10 a.m. Sunday with Pastor Bonnie Hartley delivering the sermon “How Has Christ Made a Difference in Your Life?” Worldwide Communion will be held Oct. 5.
LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH, 183 Oliver Road, Uniontown, will have a food bank today from 5 to 7 p.m. On Saturday, services start at 7p.m. with Jim Sterner and the Wash House Band providing blue grass music. There will be a meal afterwards. On Sunday, worship is at 11 a.m. There are Bible studies available – Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Harris Garden apartment’s and Rowes Run, Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Church and Thursday at 7 p.m. for College and Career. The Rev. Ewing M. Marietta is pastor. For more information, phone 724-626-1265, 724-570-3730 or 724-437-2424.
LOVE OUTREACH COFFEE HOUSE, Ash Road, Village of Phillips, Uniontown, is the new name of Phillips Gospel Coffee House, which also has a new location. The coffee house announces The Harvestlights from Nemacolin will appear today. Stan and Connie Myers have ministered for 20 years in nursing homes, churches, coffeehouses and on Christian television as well as traveling throughout the West Coast. Doors open at 7 p.m. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Betty Reicks will appear Oct. 3. For more information, call 724-438-5683.
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 ham salad sandwiches, pea salad, Panera breads and desserts. The last meal was held Sept. 16 when 189 dishes of Mexican chicken were served. The United Mine Workers of America contributed macaroni salad. Steve Andrasky contributed a new Rival meat slicer and a monetary gift. The community kitchen, open every other Tuesday, is operated by volunteers and most churches of every denomination in the surrounding locale. Dinners are free but donations are accepted. To make a donation or volunteer, contact Judy Julian at 724-943-3013 or Kathy West at 724-966-5400.
MASONTOWN MENNONITE CHURCH, located on Masontown Smithfield Road, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at 6 p.m. is the King’s Kafe and at 7 p.m. is Bible study. The Rev. Ron Smith 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 Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with the Rev. Geoffrey Rach delivering the sermon “The Pursuit of Joyfulness” about joy as a fruit of the spirit. There will be no adult choir. Bible study “Chasing Daylight” will be held Wednesday at 7 p.m. Oct. 5 is Worldwide Communion Sunday.
MORNING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH, Newell, announces Sunday worship is at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday Bible study is at 7 p.m., studying the book of Revelations. The Rev. Jason Woods is pastor. For more information, call 724-938-7937.
MOUNT LEBANON BAPTIST CHURCH, Baltimore Street, Brownsville, will celebrate its 108th church anniversary on Sunday at 4 p.m. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Vincent Winfrey who will be accompanied by his choir and congregation from the Mount Olivet Baptist Church of Uniontown. Dinner will be served. The Rev. Herman B. Jackson is pastor. For more information, call the church at 724-785-7333.
MOUNT MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH, 30 Church St., Smithfield, worships Sunday at 8:30 a.m., led by Pastor Darrell Edgar. Bible study follows at 9:30 a.m. with classes for all ages. The Rev. Jay Hurley will bring the message “Words of The Amen: Faithful and True” at the 10:45 a.m. worship service. There will be a baptismal service. Praise time for both worship services will be led by the choir. There is junior church for preschool through third grade. Mid-week Bible study and prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 p.m. Anyone wishing to place a food order through feedFAYETTE may do so at the church on Sundays from 8:30 a.m. to noon and Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. or order online at www.feedFAYETTE.com. Orders will also be taken Oct. 3 to Oct. 7 from 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, call 724-569-4847.
NEW BEGINNING FULL GOSPEL CHURCH, 93 Jefferson St., Uniontown, announces Bishop Leonard Tucker Sr. and the New Beginning Full Gospel Church Women will have the 2008 Women’s Conference today and Saturday. Theme is “Women of Valiant.” “Proverbs 31:10,” “Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies.” Services today begin at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Priscilla Dixon from God’s Re-Creation Christian Center in Pittsburgh. On Saturday, there will be an all-day service with women speaking on topics such as “Living Single in a Holy Vessel,” “Shape to Serve,” “Passing the Paton,” “Words of Wisdom” and “Women of Strength.” Service begins at 8:30 a.m. with a continental breakfast. The New Beginning Church will serve breakfast and lunch. There is also a service at 6 p.m. with Minister Victoria Timbers as guest speaker from the Power House of Deliverance Fellowship of Covenant Churches, Incorporated, located in Dunbar, W.Va.
NEW GENEVA BAPTIST CHURCH, Front Street, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with the Rev. Robert J. Robinson delivering the message “The Right Thing to Do.” Kristen Sheir, Noah Michael and Hunter and Braeden Moody will minister in music. Children’s church is at 10 a.m. and the Bible study “Walking With Christ” is at 6 p.m.
NEW SALEM PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 27 S. Mill St., announces the Rev. Norma Murphy will deliver the sermon “When Dreams Run Dry” at Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service. The Two Cents a Meal gifts will be collected and dedicated during the offering. For more information, call 724-245-2200 or email nspc@verizon.net.
OAK HILL BAPTIST CHURCH, of Old Frame, Smithfield, announces on Saturday, the adult choir will sing at the Fayette County Coal and Coke Festival at Penn State Fayette. The church worships Sunday at 9 a.m. with the Rev. Philip Elliott bringing the message “My God,” Part 4 in the series “Seven Words of Christ.” A healing service will follow. Children’s church is held during worship. Pam Drew and MaryAnn Jensen will minister in music. The adult choir will minister in music. Oak Hill has started up its children’s ministry/BYF, held Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 724-569-0722.
PENNSYLVANIA BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION WOMEN’S MINISTRY SOUTHWEST REGION will have its annual Women of Distinction Luncheon on Saturday at 1 p.m. at the YWBA Christian Center, Duck Hollow Road, Uniontown. Guest speaker will be Judge Cheryl Allen of the Superior Court of Pennsylvania. Honorees are Dr. Barbara Chandler Wright, Sister LaTanyua T. Robinson, Dr. Auretie Thermitus, Dr. Janice G. Allen, Sister Maxine Carter, Dr. Diane Fagg and Sister Nicole Tarpley. Sister Sylvia Tarpley is chairwoman and Sister Susan Hunter is president.
PLEASANT VIEW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, located two miles west of Smock at the intersection of the Pleasant View and Royal roads, worships Sunday at 11 a.m. The Rev. Keith Conover’s sermon will be “Willing to Work for Food.” Elianna Elizabeth, daughter of Charles and Starla Gadd, will be baptized during worship. Oct. 5 is World Communion Sunday when the Presbyterian Peacemaking Offering will be received. Seventy-five percent of the offering will be forwarded to the Presbytery of Redstone, the Synod of the Trinity, and the General Assembly to be used in the peacemaking ministries of those governing bodies. The remaining 25 percent will be directed to local ministries. For more information on church events, call 724-677-2149.
POINT MARION UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, located at the corner of Route 119 and Broadway, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Karen Gray will preach the sermon “Just Answer the Question.” This is Youth Sunday and youths will read Scripture and usher. World Communion Sunday is Oct. 5.
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 offers Bible study at 9:45 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. every Sunday. There will be special music by the worship team as well as Paul Stants. The Rev. Dale E. Sickles is pastor. A holistic sermon will be presented. There is also worship at 7 p.m. The food pantry is in operation for anyone who is in need. For more information, call 724-437-9435.
ROSCOE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 300 Main St., announces a Bible discussion group led by the Rev. Millie Adams will be held Sunday at 9:30 a.m. in the church manse. Matthew Campion, a senior at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, returns this Sunday to lead the 11 a.m. worship service. The Grove City College graduate and state legislator aide lives in Peters Township with his wife, Erin, and four children. He will complete his master’s degree in theology in 2009. The chancel choir will sing.
ST. ANDREW’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 307 High St., Brownsville, worships Sunday at 9 a.m. with the Rev. Jack Hernstrom. Communion is celebrated every Sunday. For more information, phone 724-785-3970.
ST. ELLIEN’S ORTHODOX CHURCH, 500 Spring St., Brownsville, a parish in the Self-Ruled Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese of North America, announces the Rev. George Alberts will celebrate Divine Liturgy Sunday and will be available for confession prior to the Liturgy. The parish is one of the oldest in the archdiocese. For further information, contact Deacon Glenn McIntyre at 724-448-5382 or deaconglenn@verizon.net.
ST. GEORGE SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH, Carmichaels, will celebrate the Feast of the Elevation of the Precious and Life-giving Cross with Great Vespers today at 6 p.m. and Matins tomorrow at 6:30 a.m. The celebration will continue in daily liturgical services until next Saturday. The Rev. Rodney Torbic is pastor.
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH, Third Street, Lawrence, will host its 82nd church anniversary this Sunday at 4 p.m. The Rev. LaRue Davis, pastor of Second Baptist Church in Carnegie, will be guest speaker. The Rev. Melvin Wilson is host pastor.
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST BYZANTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 185 E. Main St., Uniontown, a parish in the Byzantine Catholic Archeparchy of Pittsburgh, will celebrate the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom on Saturday Vigil at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday at 9 a.m. There will be Vespers Tuesday at 6 p.m. and Liturgy Wednesday at 9 a.m. in honor of the Feast of Protection of the Mother of God. There will be no ECF this Sunday. For more information, call 724-438-6027.
ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 50 Jefferson St., Uniontown, on Thursday will have “A Day of Prayer: I am the cure for every ill.” 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 IN CARMICHAELS, located at 224 S. Market St., worships Sunday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Jacqueline Campbell preaching youth and adult sermons and presiding at weekly Holy Communion.
The church will distribute coats and clothing to people in need on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is the fifth year for the clothing giveaway. Available items include coats, jackets, hats, scarves, gloves, sweatshirts, jeans and all types of children’s, women’s and men’s clothing in many styles and sizes. For more information, call 724-966-7177.
ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 71 N. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, worships Sunday at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. with the Rev. Paul N. Frank Jr. delivering the sermon “Stolen Identities.” On Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. at Mountain Chapel, Christ Lutheran Church, located at Chalk Hill, guest speaker will be Richard Bierbower. For more information call 724-437-9000 or e-mail at splcu@verizon.net or visit the Web site at www.stpaulselcauniontown.org.
ST. PETER’S CHURCH, a parish of the Anglican Communion, 60 Morgantown St., Uniontown, will celebrate the Holy Eucharist on Sunday at 8 and 10:30 a.m. The Rev. John T. Cruikshank will be the celebrant and preacher. The choir will provide music under the direction of music ministers Chris Sullz, accompanied on the Austin organ by Tim Sullz. The Holy Eucharist and healing service is held Wednesday at noon. For further information, call 724-438-7731 or visit www.churchstpeter.org.
SALVATION HOUSE MINISTRIES will hold services at 3285 Pittsburgh Road in Perryopolis on Sundays at 10 a.m. and Thursdays at 7 p.m. Children’s and youth church are available. Apostle Joe Perozich will speak on “Salvation and Redemption” Pastors are Apostle Joe and the Rev. Rena Perozich. For more information, call 724-736-2533.
SIGNAL OF LIGHT FULL GOSPEL CHURCH IN EDENBORN will celebrate the 35th pastoral anniversary of the Revs. George and Olga Cooper, Sunday at 4 p.m. The Rev. Owen Anderson will speak at the 11 a.m. service. The Rev. John Derrico of Christian Center Church in Belle Vernon will be guest speaker at the 4 p.m. service. Dinner will be served following the morning service. For more information, call 724-438-1085.
SMITHFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, located at 20 Church St., worships Sunday at 9 a.m. and a casual service is held at 6 p.m. the first and third Saturdays of September through May. This week, the Rev. Karen Gray will preach the sermon “Just Answer the Question.” World Communion Sunday is Oct. 5.
SOLID ROCK MINISTRY – FAITH, HOPE, LOVE, 34 Millview St., Uniontown, announces Angelfood ministry pick-up is Saturday at 10 a.m. Saturday is also the third annual Harvest Festival from noon to 6 p.m. at the church. Sunday worship at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. There is also worship at 7 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday. Thursday Bible study is at 7 p.m. The food pantry is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and by appointment. For more information, phone 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 the Rev. Dr. George “Joey” Hickok giving the sermon “You’re So Vain.” 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. with ALP Harry Wilson bringing the message “The Answer is Yes!” Children’s church will be at 10 a.m. Special music will be provided by MaryBeth Riggin. Bible study will be held Wednesday at 6 p.m. For more information, call 724-564-2919.
THE JOURNEY, a new non-denominational church located in Nemacolin, will hold a free bluegrass gospel concert open to the public on Sunday with The Hagar’s Mountain Boys from North Carolina, starting at 10 a.m. A love offering will be taken for traveling expenses. For more information, call 724-966-5001 or email the journey@windstream.net.
THIRD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 425 Union St., Uniontown, in the Craig Meadows neighborhood, announces Erick Fitzgerald will deliver the message “Just Walk Across the Room – The Power of Story” at both the 9 a.m. contemporary and 11 a.m. traditional Sunday services. This is the third of a four-week evangelism emphasis, “Just Walk Across the Room. Are you ready to give the ‘single greatest gift’ to someone today?” Cub Scout Pack 608 has started meeting in the church Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Ken Jeffries at 724-438-1849. Boy Scouts meet at the church Mondays at 7 p.m. For more information, call Charlie Yarris at 724-437-3083. The church has a variety of afternoon and evening small group Bible studies. For more information, call Fitzgerald at 724-438-2543. The church has ample parking. For directions or more information, call 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 guest speaker will be Carol Isley Corey. 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. Crista Brooks Buswell will be in concert at the 11 a.m. service. Brother Chuck Johnson will lead worship and Brother Jim Price will lead the Sunday night service. For more information, 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 “How Far Will Good Intentions Get You?” Connie Diehl is worship leader. Kayla Means is interlude musician and Clara Kendall is children’s storyteller. The chancel choir, under the direction of Jeremy Kendall and accompanied by Pam Rossini, will provide special music. Nancy Hartley is pianist. Large-print bulletins and hymnals and personal ear monitors are available. For more information, visit the Web site at http://cobuniontown.org or call 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 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 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, is celebrating 20 years of service and denomination and celebrating its 100th birthday on Oct. 5 at 10:30 a.m. Worship is at 10:50 a.m. and Sunday Singspiration is at 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible study is at 6 p.m. The Rev. Howard Foust is pastor. For more information, call 724-437-1035.
UNIONTOWN FREE METHODIST CHURCH, located at the corner of Euclid Avenue and Evans Street, one block from the B.J. Mundel furniture store on Uniontown’s East End, welcomes the Rev. Robert Crable of Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Fairchance for a special worship service at 6:30 p.m. The ladies choir will bring special music and a love offering will be taken. For more information, call the Rev. James B. Jobes at 724-438-3438.
UNITED BAPTIST CHURCH OF CONNELLSVILLE will have revival services Oct. 1-3 at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Vincent Winfrey of Mount Olivet Baptist Church in Uniontown. The Rev. Albert Winfrey is pastor. For more information, call 724-626-0268.
WALNUT HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 132 Collier Road, Uniontown, worships Sunday at 9:30 a.m. The Rev. Arnold G. Husk is pastor. The sermon is “Are You Far From Home?” For more information on other activities, call 724-430-0131.
WHITE HOUSE FREE METHODIST CHURCH, located five miles south of Fairchance on Route 857 near Rich’s Garden Center, worships Sunday morning with the Rev. George McLaughlin bringing the message. Ministry in song will be provided by Bob Guzik and Linda McLaughlin. Youth ministry is by J.T. Myers and Time to Share is by Jim Lynn. Instrumentalists are Virginia McLaughlin and Dixie Phillips. For more information, phone the church office at 724-564-4765.
WORD OF FAITH CHURCH, 119 E. Fayette St., Uniontown, worships Sunday at 10:30 a.m. when the Rev. Roger Ice will minister the message “Behavior in the Wilderness.” At 6:30 p.m. Sunday, there will be a Night of Christian Talent. Soloists Becky Bowlin, Alexis Allen, Donna Guzik and Nick Jordan will minister. Bobby Reed and Gail Carlin will be on keyboard. Faith Workman will perform an interpretive dance. Several CDs will be given away.