Apr 11, 2013 14 min read

At Abundant Life Baptist Church, 269 Cameron Road, Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:45. Sunday evening service begins at 6. Services will be held at 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. Rebekah Bowman will present special music at all services. There will be no TNT activities Thursday. 724-225-5355

At Amity United Methodist Church, 635 Amity Ridge Road, Sunday worship service will begin at 9:30 a.m., with children’s Sunday school and nursery beginning at 9:45. Tickets are on sale for the annual Women’s Spring Fling luncheon, which will be held at 11:30 a.m. April 27 at the fire hall. Cost is $7. 724-229-8393

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. Bible study is held at 9:15 a.m. every Wednesday. Reservations are being accepted for the Mother/Daughter Banquet, which will be held at 6:30 p.m. May 8. 724-225-0632

At Bentleyville United Methodist Church, 712 Main St., Scout Sunday will be observed. Joan Weatherford will serve as laity prayer leader, and Nancy Bular will be liturgist. Samantha Keller will speak about her mission trip to the Dominican Republic. United Methodist Men will meet for breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Carlton Restaurant. Commission on education will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday. April food pantry item is paper towels. 724-239-2513

At the Bible Chapel, 300 Gallery Drive, McMurray, National Drug Take Back will be held at 5 p.m. Wednesday and 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 20 and 21. Peters Township police will collect outdated medications, no questions asked, at the church. Dallas Theological Seminary will hold informational meetings on Bible Institute classes April 20 and 21. For more information, visit www.biblechapel.org.

At Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church, Sunday worship services begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Active Christian Seniors will host a lunch at 11 a.m. Monday. Sam Baer from Senior Life will present “Health Care Solutions for Senior Living at Home.” Spaghetti will be served at noon. Cost is $6 per person.

At Cecil Alliance Church, 3291 Reissing Road, Sunday school begins at 9 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:30. Sermon question-and- discussion group meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Youth group meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursdays. 412-221-4177; www.cecilcma.org

At Chartiers Hill United Presbyterian Church, 2330 Washington Road, Canonsburg, Sunday worship services will begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m. 724-746-1330

At Church of the Covenant, 267 E. Beau St., Washington, Greg Davis from Pine Springs Camp in Jennersville will talk about this year’s summer camp opportunities at the Sunday service. Mid-Week Speaker Series has resumed. At 7 p.m. Tuesday, “Heaven, Hell and Zombies” will focus on what happens after death. The series will continue Tuesdays through April 30. 724-222-0190

At Clarksville Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Louise Corbett will be guest speaker at the Sunday worship service. 724-377-0228

At Claysville United Methodist Church, 1279 Route 40 West, Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Liturgist will be Becky Welsh. Immediately following the service, the men’s luncheon will be held in the fellowship room. United Methodist Women will meet at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Church council will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, and choir practice will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday. The Association of Claysville Churches will sponsor a roast beef dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. April 20 at the Claysville fire hall. Tickets can be purchased from any of the churches in Claysville. Reservations for the Mother/Daughter Banquet, which will be held April 26 at Claysville American Legion, are due Thursday. Cost is $13 for adults and $6.50 for 5- through 10-year-olds. Children younger than 4 eat free. 724-663-4439

At Claysville United Presbyterian Church, 134 Wayne St., junior choir and bell choir practice will begin at 9:45 a.m. Sunday. Sunday school will begin at 10, followed by the worship service at 11. Neil Brownlee will be liturgist. The deacons will meet after the worship service. Trustees and Session will meet Monday at 6 and 6:30 p.m., respectively. On Thursday, the bell choir will rehearse at 6:30 p.m., and the chancel choir will rehearse at 7:30. The Association of Claysville Churches will sponsor a roast beef dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. April 20 at the Claysville fire hall. Tickets are $6 for a small portion and $9 for a large portion. Tickets can be purchased in the church office. 724-663-7632

At East Buffalo Presbyterian Church, 180 East Buffalo Church Road, confirmation class and adult and children’s Sunday cchool will begin at 9:50 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Session will meet immediately after the service. 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 Fairhill Manor Christian Church, 351 Montgomery Ave., Washington, baptism will be held at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship service. Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Youth group will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday. On Thursday, choir practice begins at 6 p.m. and elders will meet at 7 p.m.

At Faith United Presbyterian Church, 900 E. Beau St., Washington, children’s choir will practice at 9 a.m. Sunday in the sanctuary. Coffee hour begins at 10, followed by the worship service at 11. Linda Webster will deliver the sermon, and Pat Cook will be liturgist. Child care is available for children up to 7 years old. The youth group will meet immediately after the service. The Relay for Life bake sale will be held today and Saturday at Washington Crown Center. On Tuesday, B.Y.O.B will meet at 6:30 p.m., and the deacons will meet at 7 p.m. Faith Explorers will hold an Unbirthday Party at 5:30 p.m. Thursday. 724-225-2110; www.faithupchurch.org

At First Baptist Church, 215 N. Central Ave., Canonsburg, prayer time begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by Sunday school at 9:45 and the worship service at 11. A Gideon representative will make a presentation after the pastor’s sermon. Music will be provided by the adult choir. Evening worship begins at 6:30. On Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., prayer and Bible study will be held and the children’s group will meet.

At First Baptist Church, 101 S. College St., Washington, the chancel choir will sing at the 11 a.m. Sunday worship service. Bible study will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. 724-222-4780

At First Christian Church, 615 E. Beau St, Washington, Sunday worship service begins at 10:30 a.m. The youth group will meet at 5 p.m. Sunday. Disciples Women Ministry will meet at 7 p.m. Monday. Christian Friends will meet at noon Thursday at Angelo’s. Choir practice will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday. 724-222-1510

At First Church of the Nazarene, 1336 N. Main St., Washington, adult Bible study will begin at 9:45 a.m. Sunday. Sunday school classes begin at 10 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Bible study, “In the Dust of the Rabbi,” will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Clothes for Africa Drive will be conducted in April. Place donations in the bin in the coffee room. Membership classes will be held in April. Those who are interested should contact the pastor. 724-222-8240

At First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Wheeling St., Washington, the youth choirs will sing at the 11 a.m. Sunday worship service. Dr. Roy Ickes will lead a study on “God and Science” at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the social hall. 724-225-5415

At First United Methodist Church, 29 N. College St., Washington, David Hart will be the worship leader at the 11 a.m. Sunday worship service. Jacob Kendra will read Scripture, and Isabella Bull will be acolyte. Flea market items can be dropped off from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. On Wednesday, minister’s Bible study will begin at 11:45 a.m. and choir practice will begin at 7:30 p.m. Women’s fellowship breakfast will begin at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the New Tower Restaurant. Flea market, bake sale and luncheon will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 19 and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 20. 724-222-2520

At Fourth Presbyterian Church, 1000 Jefferson Ave., Washington, the Rev. Ford Campbell will be guest speaker at the 9:45 a.m. Sunday worship service. Sunday school begins at 11.

At Friendship Community Church, 1090 Weirich Ave., Washington, dartball begins at 7 p.m. today. Sunday school will begin at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:55. Special music will be provided by Mary Leasure. There will be no choir practice until further notice. 724-222-1480

At Grove United Presbyterian Church, 125 E. Main St., Route 844, West Middletown, prayer meeting will begin at 9 a.m. Sunday, followed by Sunday school at 9:45 and the worship service at 11. Chancel choir practice will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday. On Wednesday, the youth group will meet at 4 p.m. and Teens One Way Café will start at 6 p.m. 724-587-3754

At Holy Trinity National Catholic Church, 605 Hewitt Ave., Washington, Sunday Mass starts at 9:30 a.m., followed by SOCL and a doughnut social at 10:30. Adult Scripture class will begin at 7 p.m. Monday. A meeting to plan summer vacation Bible school will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday. 724-225-1895

At Immaculate Conception Church, Market Day will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, and the Blue & Gold Banquet will begin at 3 p.m. Sunday Masses are held at 9 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. The pastoral council will be installed at 10 a.m. Sunday. On Monday at 7 p.m., Landings will will begin and the Rosary will be said. On Tuesday, Bible study will be held from 1 to 3 p.m., Secular Franciscans will meet at 6:30 p.m., and RCIA and prayer group will meet at 7:30. On Wednesday, prayer group will meet at 5:30 p.m., “Protecting God’s Children” will start at 6:30 p.m., and pre-cana setup will begin at 7 p.m. Quilters will meet from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday. 724-228-2456

At Laboratory Presbyterian Church, 23 Manse St., Washington, volunteer recognition will be observed at the 10 a.m. Sunday worship service. Coffee hour will follow. 724-222-5630

At Legacy Baptist Church, located in Accelerando Music Conservatory, 2510 Washington Road, Route 19, choir practice begins at 10:10 a.m. Sunday. Sunday school begins at 10:30, followed by worship services at 11 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. Bible study begins at 7 p.m. Thrusday. 724-621-6785 www.legacybaptistchurch.us

At Legacy Church International at Life Church, 100 N. Main St., Washington, Saturday worship service begins at 1:30 p.m. There will be a live praise band and refreshments in the lobby at 1 p.m. 724-255-1821

At Liberty United Methodist Church, 1330 Banetown Road, Washington, Sunday worship service begins at 11 a.m., with children and youth Sunday school starting at 11:15. Nursery care is available. Men’s and women’s breakfast will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday at the New Tower Restaurant and Panera Bread, respectively. Volunteers should meet at Washington Christian Outreach at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. 724-222-7180

At Lone Pine Christian Church, 582 Lone Pine Road, Washington, the pastor’s installation at 3 p.m. Sunday will be followed by dinner. Congregational review of bylaws will be held Sunday, with the congregation voting April 21. Adult Sunday school begins at 9 a.m., and the worship service at 10:25. At Wednesday evening family night, kindergarteners through eighth-graders will meet at 5 p.m., and will be joined by ninth- through 12th-graders and adults join for dinner at 6. Music and Bible study will follow. Shepherd’s Exchange offers free clothing, shoes, coats, hats, toys and household items during office hours. Donations of gently used items also are accepted. 724-267-4512; www.lonepinechristianchurch.org

At Millsboro Presbyterian Church, East Buffalo Township, the Rev. Louise Corbett will be guest minister at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship service. 724-377-0728

At New Life in Christ Church, 600 Allison Ave., Washington, Women’s Conference will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 4. The Rev. Beatrice Lamonte will be guest speaker. Cost is $10 for breakfast and lunch. Reservations are required by April 26 by calling 724-225-6808 or emailing homemadebeauty64@yahoo.com.

At North Ten Mile Baptist Church, 322 Ridge Church Road, Amity, early church service resumes at 8:45 a.m. Sunday. 724-267-4385

At St. Hilary Roman Catholic Church, 320 Henderson Ave., Washington, Masses are held at 4 p.m. Saturday, 8 and 10:30 a m. Sunday; and 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. Confession is heard a half hour before each weekend Mass. Prayer group meets every Tuesday after Mass. Religious education for kindergarteners through eighth-graders is held from 9 to 10:10 a.m. every Sunday. 724-222-4087; www.sthilaryparish.org; sthilary@linequest.net

At Third United Presbyterian Church, 22 Cortez Drive, Washington, Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. Contemporary worship led by the youth will begin at 11 a.m. The children’s bell choir will play. A congregational meeting will be held after the service. “Pennies for Peanut Butter” continues. Bring pennies or a jar of peanut butter to benefit Greater Washington County Food Bank. 724-222-7490

At Thomas Presbyterian Church, 1068 Linden Road, Eighty Four, Sunday worship services begin at 8:45 and 11 a.m. Sunday school starts at 9:45. Free flea market will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and Saturday. There will be no early admittance. Monetary donations will be accepted. Food and bake goods will be sold during the flea market. 724-941-8910

At Washington Alliance Church, 246 Sanitarium Road, Washington, cross training and children’s Sunday school begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:30. AWANA will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday. 724-705-0019; www.washingtoncma.org

At West Washington United Methodist Church, new members will be confirmed at the 10 a.m. Sunday worship service.