May 2, 2013 14 min read

At Abundant Life Baptist Church, 269 Cameron Road, Washington, fellowship time begins at 9:15 a.m., followed by Sunday school at 9:45 and the worship service at 10:45. Washington Christian Outreach volunteers will meet at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. TNT adult study and Bible Institute begin at 7 p.m. Thursday. 724-225-5355

Apostolic Christian Temple, 164 W. Wylie Ave., Washington, is invited to a free gospel concert featuring Men of God’s Heart from Columbus, Ohio, at 4 p.m. Saturday at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 17 E. Walnut St., Washington. Theme is “Make a Joyful Noise Washington.” Donations will be accepted, and all proceeds will go toward the purchase of computers for the LeMoyne Center. 724-225-3155

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. Holy Communion will be celebrated. Bible study is held at 9:15 a.m. every Wednesday. 724-225-0632

At Bentleyville United Methodist Church, 712 Main St., Patty Vandermark will be liturgist and Joan Weatherford will lead laity prayer at the Sunday worship service. United Methodist Women will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday. United Methodist Men will host a family breakfast at 8:30 a.m. May 11 at the church. The May food bank item is dishwashing detergent. 724-239-2513

At Beth Israel, 265 North Ave., Washington, Shabbas services begin at 7:30 p.m. Friday and 9:30 a.m. Saturday. There will be no Sunday school as spring/summer recess begins. Jerusalem Day is Wednesday. 724-225-7080

At the Bible Chapel, 300 Gallery Drive, McMurray, the sermon series “Fear” runs through June 30. The first Senior Information Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Family Life Center, South Hills campus. Representatives from community resources will be available to answer questions about health, legal, financial, housing and Medicare options for retirement years. 724-941-8990, ext. 151

At Broad Street Baptist Church, 682 Broad St., Washington, informal discussion group will meet at 10 a.m. Sunday. Mission Group will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday. An attic treasure sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in the church basement. A chili cook-off community dinner will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. May 18. Mission for May is the Church Leadership Institute. 724-222-3315

At Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church, 112 W. Pike St., a blended worship service will begin at 9 a.m., with Pastor Debbi Rogosky officiating. A ladies luncheon/fashion show will be held at 12:45 a.m. Sunday in fellowship hall. Proceeds will benefit the CUPC elevator fund. Tickets are $12 at the door. Those who attend are encouraged to wear fancy hats. 724-745-0800

At Cecil Alliance Church, 3291 Reissing Road, a pancake breakfast fundraiser for the youth group 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 Central Assembly of God, 155 McGovern Road, Houston, a special healing service with the Rev. Christopher Alam will begin at 6 p.m. Sunday. Alam is a former Muslim who received Jesus in 1975 and, as a result, endured much persecution. He spent a year in prison, where he was threatened with execution. 724-746-4900

At Chartiers Hill United Presbyterian Church, 2230 Washington Road, Canonsburg, traditional Sunday worship services begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m. A contemporary worship service begins at 6 p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday. 724-746-1330

At Church of the Covenant, 267 E. Beau St., Washington, Endowment Sunday will be observed, with a luncheon immediately follow the 11 a.m. worship service. Speaker will be Betsie Trew, executive director of the Washington County Community Foundation. Traditional Sunday worship services begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m. A contemporary service begins at 9:43 a.m. Sunday school for children and youth begins at 11 a.m. Sunday school for adults begins at 8:45, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Middle school youth group meets from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, and high school youth meet from 6 to 8 p.m. 724-222-0190

At Clarksville Christian Church Disciples of Christ, 330 Market St., Pastor Bradley Edgar will be guest speaker at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship service. 724-377-2406

At Clarksville Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Paul Salosky will be guest speaker at the 9 a.m. Sunday service.

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 Aleta Richmond. Food Pantry Sunday will be observed. Choir practice begins at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. A spaghetti dinner will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday in the fellowship room. Sponsored by the trustees. Anyone whose child is graduating from high school, a technical school or college are encouraged to call 724-663-5226 so students can be recognized May 19. 724-663-4439

At Claysville United Presbyterian Church, 134 Wayne St., junior choir practice begins at 9:45 a.m., with Sunday school classes for those 3 and older at 10. Worship will begin at 11 a.m. Mark Welsh will serve as liturgist. The choirs will host fellowship time after the service. The book club will meet at 7 p.m. Monday in the church library. The worship committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. The bell choir and chancel choirs will rehearse at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, respectively. 724-663-7632

At East Buffalo Presbyterian Church, 180 E. Buffalo Church Road, the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated at the 11 a.m. Sunday worship 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, the youth group will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, and the board will meet at 7 p.m. On Thursday, choir practice starts at 6 p.m., and the elders will meet at 7 p.m. Croppers will meet at 6 p.m. May 10. 724-225-8610

At Faith United Presbyterian Church, 900 E. Beau St., Washington, Sunday worship service will begin at 11 a.m., followed by a congregational meeting and lunch. Linda Webster will be liturgist at the worship service. Coffee hour begins at 10 a.m. Child care is available for those up to 7 years old. Men’s breakfast will begin at 8:15 a.m. Saturday. Prayers on the Menu will begin at 2:45 p.m. Sunday at the City Mission. Blessings in a Backpack will be held Wednesday at Washington Elementary School. Those who are interested should contact Barb Kosey. Youth work days at Pine Springs Camp are May 10 and 11. Youth will meet at 5:30 p.m. May 10 at the church. 724-225-2110

At First Baptist Church, 215 N. Central Ave., Canonsburg, free coffee will be available from 7 to 9 a.m. today. Prayer time begins at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, followed by Sunday school at 9:45 and the worship service at 11. Communion will be celebrated, and special music will be provided by the adult choir. A representative from King’s Camp will speak during the service. Evening worship begins at 6:30. On Wednesday, prayer and bible study and children’s group meet at 6:30 p.m.

At First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Wheeling St., Washington, Matthew Brown Fellowship Sunday will be observed at the 11 a.m. worship service. The fellowship is composed of Washington & Jefferson College students who volunteer for local charitable organizations. On Wednesday, organist George Rau will play for Suites before Lunch, beginning at 12:10 p.m. in the sanctuary. Lunch will follow in the social hall. A potluck dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, followed by a Taizé service of music and meditation at 7:30. 724-225-5415

At First United Methodist Church of Houston, 213 E. Pike St., adult Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Youth Sunday will be celebrated. Children and youth will conduct the service. Canned peas and green beans are being collected in May for the Canonsburg Food Bank. 724-745-2611

At First United Methodist Church, 29 N. College St., Washington, the youth will serve as worship leaders at the 11 a.m. Youth Sunday service. Nathaniel Heim will be Scripture reader, and Peter Riddell will be acolyte. Joyce Ellis will be guest speaker. Worship committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday. Adult vacation Bible School will begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday, with lunch to follow, and the missions committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Staff parish relations committee will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday. On Thursday, adult vacation Bible school begin at 10 a.m., with lunch to follow, and the ladies book study will start at 6:45 p.m. 724-222-2520

At First United Presbyterian Church, 102 N. Main St., Houston, Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. On Tuesday, Christian education committee will meet at 6:30 p.m., and the deacons will meet at 7 p.m. Companions in Christ Bible study will begin at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Taters and Talent will be held at 6 p.m. May 11. 724-746-3040

At Fourth Presbyterian Church, 1000 Jefferson Ave., Washington, the Rev. Robert Miller will lead the 9:45 a.m. Sunday worship service. Communion will be observed. Sunday school begins at 11 a.m. 724-503-4687

At Friendship Community Church, 1090 Weirich Ave., Washington, Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:55. The youth group will sponsor a fundraiser spaghetti dinner following the service. 724-222-1480

At Glenn Street Free Methodist Church, 690 Glenn St., Washington, Sunday school will begin at 9:45 a.m. Infant dedication will be held at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship service. Midweek service will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Youth group meets at 6 p.m. Thursdays. 724-222-4766

At Grove United Presbyterian Church, 125 E. Main St., West Middletown, prayer gathering time begins at 9 a.m., followed by Sunday school at 9:45 and th worship service at 11. Bible study begins at 6 p.m. Chancel choir practice starts at 7 p.m. Tuesday. On Wednesday, youth group meets at 4 p.m., and Teens One Way Café begins at 6 p.m. 724-587-3754

At the Haven of Hope Chapel, 995 Addison St., Washington, Riverdale Mass Youth Choir from Riverdale, Calif., will perform at 7 p.m. Monday. Admission is free. For more information, call 724-263-3362 or 724-948-3686.

At Holy Trinity National Catholic Church, 605 Hewitt Ave., Washington, first Communion will be held at the 9:30 a.m. Sunday Mass. ANS woman’s meeting will begin at 3 p.m. Sunday in McKees Rock. Adult Scripture study will begin at 7 p.m. Monday. Mission evangelism meeting to discuss vacation Bible school will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday. 724-225-1895

At Laboratory Presbyterian Church, 23 Manse St., Washington, Sunday school begins at 8:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10. The 100th anniversary planning team will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday. 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, with Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. and worship services at 11 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. Bible study begins at 7 p.m. Thursday. 724-621-6785 www.legacybaptistchurch.us

At Living Stone Community Church, 265 North Ave., Washington, fellowship café begins at 9 a.m., followed by Sunday school at 9:45 and the worship service at 10:45. Communion will be celebrated. Nursery care will be offered during the service. There will be no junior church. Midweek service, Wednesday Night Alive, begins at 7 p.m. May collection for Operation Christmas Child is hair brushes, combs, ponytail holders and barrettes.

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

At North Buffalo Presbyterian Church, 711 Rural Valley Road, a covered-dish dinner will be held after the Sunday worship service to celebrate members’ birthdays and anniversaries. Bring a picnic casserole or salad. Hot dogs, hamburgers and and cake will be provided.

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 a half hour before each Mass. Weekday Mass begins at 8:30 a.m. in the rectory chapel. Prayer group meets every Tuesday after Mass. First Communion and May Crowning will be held at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday Mass. 724-222-4087; www.sthilaryparish.org; Email: sthilary@linequest.net

At St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 234 Walnut St., Houston, Holy Communion worship service will begin at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. 724-745-5962

At Third United Presbyterian Church, 22 Cortez Drive, Washington, Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by a contemporary worship service and lunch. Faith Talk Tuesdays begin at 7 p.m. Pennies for Peanut Butter will benefit the Greater Washington County Food Bank. Circle of Faith concert will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday at Heritage Park in McDonald to benefit United Cerebral Palsy. 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 a.m. 724-941-8910

At Upper Buffalo Presbyterian Church, South Buffalo Road, Hopewell Township, Communion will be observed at the 11 a.m. Sunday worship service. A free community lunch will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday. 724-483-7090

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