Apr 24, 2015 18 min read

At Abundant Life Baptist Church, 269 Cameron Road, Washington, men’s breakfast begins at 8 a.m. Saturday at the new Tower Restaurant. Sunday school begins at 9:15 a.m. with a coffee fellowship, followed by the worship service at 10:45. “Mystery of History Night” open house will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday. Homeschooled students will display their projects from history club. On Thursday, community Bible study meets at 9:45 a.m., KINGS Club’s year-end party will begin at 6:45 p.m. and all adult groups will meet at 7. 724-225-5355

At Amity United Methodist Church, 635 Amity Ridge Road, Sunday worship service will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by children and youth Sunday school at 9:45. Women’s luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Amity fire hall. Tickets will be available at the door. 724-229-8393

At the Anglican Parish of Christ the Redeemer, 120 E. College St., Canonsburg, informal Holy Communion and children’s Christian education begin at 5 p.m. Saturday. Traditional liturgy with hymns and praise music and children’s Christian education begin at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. 724-745-0685; www.redeemersouthhills.org

At Atlasburg Church of the Nazarene, 46 Main St., Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:30. 412-999-0554

At Avery United Methodist Church, 1100 Gabby Ave., Washington, Sunday school begins at 9:15 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:30. 724-225-0632

At Bentleyville United Methodist Church, 712 Main St., Sunday worship service will begin at 9:30 a.m., with Nancy Bular serving as reader. A special offering will be taken for Imagine No Malaria. Choir practice will begin at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday. 724-239-2513

At Beth Israel, 265 North Ave., Washington, Shabbat services begin at 7 p.m. today and 9:30 a.m. Saturday. 724-225-7080

At Burgettstown Presbyterian Church, 1325 Main St., Sunday worship service will begin at 9:30 a.m. 724-947-5387

At Calvary Baptist Church, 1701 Ridgewood Drive, Washington, Sunday worship service will begin at 11 a.m. The adult choir and Julia Smith will provide special music. The missions team will host a dinner for PRISM in Pittsburgh for international students who attend the University of Pittsburgh. 724-222-2524; www.calvaryofwashington.com

At Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church, Sunday worship services begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m.. Sunday school begins at 9:45. 724-745-0800

At Cecil Alliance Church, 3291 Reissing Road, Sunday school begins at 9 a.m., with the worship service at 10:30. 412-221-4177; www.cecilcma.org

At Center Presbyterian Church, 255 Center Church Road, McMurray, Sunday worship services will begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m. CPC youth group will lead both services. Church preschool will hold a “Frozen Fun Super Saturday” for 3- to 7-year olds on Saturday. 724-941-9050; centerpres@comcast.net

At Chartiers Hill United Presbyterian Church, 2230 Washington Road, Canonsburg, Sunday worship services begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m. 724-746-1330

At Church of the Covenant, 267 E. Beau St., Washington, traditional Sunday worship services begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m.; contemporary worship starts at 9:43 a.m. Sunday school for adults begins at 9:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m., and Sunday school for children begins at 11. Breakfast Club for seventh- through 12th-graders begins at 10:45. Connect Prayer service will begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday. The service contains short, Taizé-type hymns, prayer, guided Scripture readings with time for silent meditation and private, one-on-one prayer. Preschool spring programs will be held at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesday and 10 a.m. Thursday at the Covenant Center. The annual Texas Roadhouse luncheon and Chinese auction will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday. A spring vendor and craft show will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 2 in the Covenant Center. The show will benefit missions of the church. 724-222-0190, ext. 112.

At Clarksville Christian Church Disciples of Christ, 330 Market St., Sunday worship service will begin at 10:30 a.m. 724-377-2406

At Clarksville Presbyterian Church, Sunday worship service will begin at 9 a.m.

At Claysville United Methodist Church, 1279 Route 40 West, the annual hymn sing sponsored by the Claysville Area Men’s Christian Organization will begin at 6 p.m. Saturday. Sunday school for children will begin at 9:45 a.m. Social time with coffee and doughnuts will begin at 10 a.m. “No Excuse Sunday” will be celebrated at the 11 a.m. worship service. Liturgist will be Michelle Wright. Food Pantry Sunday also will be observed. Donations for the local food bank can be placed on the table in the sanctuary. Bowling begins at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Route 19 Bowling Lanes. Choir practice begins at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Reservations for the mother and daughter banquet. which will be held at 6 p.m. May 9, are being accepted. Forms are in the sanctuary. Those interested in taking a CPR classfrmo 6 to 8 p.m. May 7 are asked to register in the sanctuary. 724-663-4439

At Claysville United Presbyterian Church, 134 Wayne St., Sunday school begins at 10 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Nancy Racunas will be liturgist. The bell and chancel choirs will rehearse at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, respectively. 724-663-7632

At East Buffalo Presbyterian Church, 180 E. Buffalo Church Road, Sunday worship service will begin at 11. Children’s Sunday school will follow the children’s message. 724-222-1006

At Edward’s Chapel Methodist Church, 3111 Route 136, Finleyville, Sunday school begins at 10 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. 724-258-8413

At Emmanuel United Presbyterian Church, 480 Route 519, Eighty Four, Sunday school begins at 10 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Guest speaker will be Don Herschell. 724-222-7488

At Fairhill Manor Christian Church, 351 Montgomery Ave., Washington, Sunday worship services will begin at 8:15 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday school will begin at 9:15. Youth fundraiser will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Three Guyz Subz and Pizza Piez. Choir practice will begin at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. A Gathering of Women on May 2 will recognize all women, daughters, sisters, mothers, grandmothers and friends. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children younger than 10. For more information, call the church at 724-225-8610.

At Faith Community Church Lakeside, 337 Waterdam Road, McMurray, Wednesday prayer service is held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. 724-941-9035

At Faith United Presbyterian Church, 900 E. Beau St., Washington, Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Mission team is collecting cleaning supplies for Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern Pennsylvania. On Tuesday, Bible study meets at 10 a.m., and small group meets at 1 p.m. 724-225-2110

At First Assembly of God, 4131 W. Roy Furman Highway, Waynesburg, Sunday school begins at 9 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10. Life Night family ministries is held from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Wednesdays. There are classes for kindergartners through adults. 724-627-5356; waynesburgfirstassembly.org

At First Baptist Church, 215 N. Central Ave., Canonsburg, Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Bible study will begin at 6:30 p.m. On Wednesday, Bible study, prayer, teen and kids’ classes begin at 6:30 p.m. 724-745-8740; www.firstbaptistofcanonsburg.org

At First Baptist Church, 101 S. College St., Washington, Sunday worship service will begin at 11 a.m. The adult chancel choir will sing, and Bobbi Heastings will provide music. On Wednesday, Bible study will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the library. 724-222-4780

At First Christian Church, 27 Barnard Ave., Marianna, Sunday worship service will begin at 10 a.m. Prayer and Bible study begin at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.

At First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 61 Walnut Ridge Road, Charleroi, Sunday school will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:45. Adult class begins at 6 p.m. 724-489-9014; fcccharleroi@gmail.com; www.fccharleroi.com

At First Church of the Nazarene, 1336 N. Main St., Washington, adult Bible study begins at 9:45 a.m. Sunday; all other Sunday school classes start at 10. Women of the Word Bible study also begins at 10. Sunday worship service begins at 11. Bible study, “Forty Days of Love” from Easter to Pentecost and Worship Arts Ministry for children and youth begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday. This is the last week for the clothing drive. 724-222-9240; www.washingtonfirstnazarene.org

At First Lutheran Church, 92 W. Walnut St., Washington, Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11.

At First Presbyterian Church of Waynesburg, 169 W. College St., G.R.O.W. classes for all ages begin at 9:15 a.m. Sunday, followed by the worship service at 10. Nursery care is provided. The church also offers an afterschool program for kindergartners through fifth-graders and a youth program for sixth- through 12th-graders. 724- 627-6006

First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Wheeling St., Washington, will be closed Sunday. Members of the congregation will meet in Jumonville for an all-church retreat Friday through Sunday. 724-225-5415

At First United Methodist Church of Canonsburg, 161 W. Pike St., a blended worship service will begin at 8:45 a.m. Sunday. On Thursday, New Ladies’ Bible study begins at 5:30 p.m., and ATI meeting will begin at 6:30. A rummage sale will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. May 1 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 2. Call the church office at 724-745-5771 for more information.

At First United Methodist Church of Houston, 213 E. Pike St., adult Sunday school will begin at 9:45 a.m., followed by youth and children’s Sunday school and the worship service at 11. Diana Barnes will serve as liturgist. Paper towels are the food bank item for April. 724-745-2611

At First United Methodist Church, 29 N. College St., Washington, Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Refreshments will be served afterward in the chapel. Pastor’s noon Bible study will be held in the Mary Hazlett Room. Flea market/bake sale/lunch will be held from 9 to 3 p.m. Friday and 9 to 1 p.m. Saturday. 724-222-2520

At First United Presbyterian Church, 102 N. Main St., Houston, Sunday school will begin at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. A congregational meeting will be held. The Rev. Craig Kephart will be guest speaker. Bible study will be held from 10 a.m. to noon.Tuesday. A teddy bear picnic for 3- to 6-year-olds will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. May 1 in fellowship hall. 724-746-3040; fupc@houstonpresbyterian.org

At Friendship Community Church, 1090 Weirich Ave., Washington, Sunday school will be held from 9:30 to 10:40 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. On Wednesday, youth and BUD Children’s Ministry will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m., and Bible study will begin at 7 p.m. Dartball will begin at 7 p.m. Friday. 724-222-1480

At Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 17 E. Walnut St., Washington, Sunday school will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:30. Men’s ministry meetings are held from 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays. On Wednesday, prayer meeting begins at 6:30 p.m., and Bible study begins at 7. Women’s ministry meetings are held from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursdays. 724-222-2382

At Grace Brethren Church of Washington, 4 Waynesburg Road, Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:45. 724-225-8203

At Hickory United Evangelical Church, 210 Main St., handbell soloists Bob and Roberta Erickson will present a concert, “Ringing in Spring,” at 4 p.m. Sunday. A free-will offering will be taken for their ministry. The couple play multiple octaves of handbells and will present some of their favorite hymns. For more information, visit hickoryup.org or bellvangelists.com. 724-356-7337.

At Immaculate Conception Parish, Washington, daily Mass begins at 6:30 and 8 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. Saturday Mass begins at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday Mass begins at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation follows the Saturday morning Mass and is held from 5 to 5:45 p.m. Saturday. Sunday Mass begins at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. and 12:10 and 4 p.m. The 10:30 a.m. Mass is broadcast live on WJPA radio. Children’s liturgy begins at 9 a.m. Sunday baptisms begin at 1:30 p.m. Sacred Heart Church Mass in Claysville begins at 10. 724-225-1425; www.icwashpa.org

At Jefferson Avenue United Methodist Church, Wednesday healing service begins at 7:30 p.m. Saturday worship service begins at 6 p.m. Sunday worship service begins at 11 a.m.

At Laboratory Presbyterian Church, 23 Manse St., Washington, Family Fun Night, “Planting Faith – Growing Faith,” will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday. volunteers will be recognized at the 10 a.m. Sunday worship service. Sunday school and bell choir rehearsal begin at 8:30 a.m. 724-222-5630

At Legacy Baptist Church, 2510 Washington Road, choir practice begins at 10:10 a.m. Sunday, with Sunday school at 10:30 and worship services at 11 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. Bible study begins at 7 p.m. Thursday. 724-678-7182; www.legacybaptistchurch.

Legacy Church International holds worship services at 1 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. Sundays at the LeMoyne Center, 200 Forrest Ave., Washington. 724-222-7073

At Liberty United Methodist Church, 1330 Banetown Road, Washington, Sunday worship service will begin at 11 a.m., followed by children’s Sunday school at 11:15. Adult Sunday school begins at 9:45. Amity United Methodist Church’s Women’s luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Amity fire hall. Tickets will be available at the door. 724-222-7180; lumc@linequest.net

At Living Waters Church of God, 965 Weirich Ave., Washington, Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:30. Adult Bible study and children, youth and teen ministries begin at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. 724-222-1558

At Lone Pine Christian Church, 582 Lone Pine Road, Washington, adult Bible study begins at 9 a.m. Sunday, followed by the worship service at 10:25. Sup! Family Ministry is held from 5 to 7 p.m. every Wednesday. Christian youth fellowship and praise team meet after family ministry.

At Millsboro Presbyterian Church, East Bethlehem Township, Sunday worship service begins at 10:30 a.m. 724-377-0728

At Nazareth Baptist Church, 123 N. Lincoln St., Washington, Sunday school will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. For van pickup, call 724-225-8211 by 8 p.m. today. Bible study begins at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Installation service for the Rev. Eugene Beard will be held at 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. May 3. nbchurch1896@verizon.net

At New Dominion Birth Kingdom Ministries, 240 N. Lincoln St., Washington, Sunday prayer begins at 10 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:30. Guest speakers will be Debbie Miller of Ohio and Pastor Sue Morino of Buffalo, N.Y. Community Bible study is held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. 724-223-1570; https://www.facebook.com/NDBKM

At New Hope Church, 22 Cortez Drive, Washington, coffee and doughnuts will be served at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, followed by Sunday school for all ages at 9:45 and the worship service at 11. A light lunch will follow. Mission focus is nonliquid toiletry items for shoeboxes. Word of New Hope Bible study begins at 7 p.m. Tuesday. The weekly sermon is broadcast at 7 and 11:30 a.m. Sundays on 101.5 WORD-FM. 724-222-7490

At Pathway to Christ Baptist Church, 150 Sunset Blvd., Washington, Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Bible study is held at 6 p.m. Tuesdays. 724-225-8036

At. St. George’s Anglican Church, 100 Bonar Ave., Waynesburg, worship service and children’s Sunday school begin at 10:30 a.m. 724-499-5469

At St. Hilary Roman Catholic Church, 320 Henderson Ave., Washington, weekend Masses begin at 4 p.m. Saturday and 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Confession is held 30 minutes before each weekend Mass. Weekday Mass begins at 8:30 a.m. in the rectory chapel. 724-222-4087; sthilarychurch@comcast.net; www.sthilaryparish.org

At St. Paul A.M.E. Church, 16 Ridge Ave., Washington, “The Value of God’s Love” will be presented at 4 p.m. Sunday. The program will feature choirs, soloists and mime groups.

At St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 210 N. Jefferson Ave., Canonsburg, Sunday school for all ages begins at 10:15 a.m., followed by the Holy Communion worship service at 11:15. Bible study will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday. 724-745-5962 At Salvation Army, 60 E. Maiden St., Washington, Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Adult Bible study begins at 6 p.m. Wednesdays. 724-225-5740

At Servant Song Ministries, 720 E. High St., Waynesburg, healing prayer is held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays. 724-852-2133

At Temple of God Church, 505 E. Hallam Ave., Washington, Bible study begins at 11 a.m. Saturday. Prayer gathering begins at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, followed by Sunday school at 10 and the worship service at 11:30. Wednesday prayer service is held from 7 to 8 p.m. 724-225-9324

At Trinity Bible Fellowship, 1350 Park Ave., Washington, adult Christian education, coffee hour and prayer meeting begin at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, followed by the worship service at 10:30 and Sunday school at 11. Prayer meeting begins at 9 a.m. Monday. Prayer teams meet from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays. Newcomers are welcome. Promise youth group ministry begins at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Choir rehearsal begins at 7 p.m. Thursday.

At Trinity Church, 550 S. Main St., Washington, traditional Sunday worship service begins at 8:30 a.m., and a contemporary blend starts at 10:45. 724-222-0740; www.trinitywashington.org

At Washington Alliance Church, 246 Sanitarium Road, Sunday worship services begin at 9 and 10:45 a.m. Open Life group meets at 9. AWANA begins at 6 p.m. Wednesdays. 724-705-0019; www.washingtoncma.org

At Washington Seventh-day Adventist Church, 901 N. Main St., Saturday worship service begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by Sabbath school for all ages. Adult Bible study begins at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Young adults meet at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Friday of the month. 724-222-7222; washington23adventistchurch@connect.org

At West Washington United Methodist Church, 625 Fayette St., youth Sunday school begins at 9:15 a.m. Sunday worship service begins at 10. Junior church is provided for preschoolers through fifth-graders.