May 9, 2013 15 min read

At Abundant Life Baptist Church, 269 Cameron Road, Washington, Ladies and Girls Banquet is at 6 p.m. Saturday. The program, “A Daughter’s Journey of Faith,” will feature music and chalk art. Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by worship service at 10:45. Mothers of Preschoolers will meet at 9:15 a.m. Thursday for their final meeting of the year. TNT and Bible Institute will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday. 724-225-5355

At Amity United Methodist Church, 635 Amity Ridge Road, Sunday worship service begins at 9:30 a.m., and children’s Sunday school and nursery begin at 9:45. 724-229-8393

At Bentleyville United Methodist Church, 712 Main St., United Methodist Men will host a family breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Pat Cornell will serve as laity prayer leader and Nancy Bular will be liturgist at the 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship service. Trustees will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, followed by the council meeting at 7. 724-239-2513

At Beth Israel, 265 North Ave., Washington, Shabbas service begins at 7:30 p.m. today with guest speaker Shulamit Bastacky, Holocaust survivor. Shabbas service also will begin at 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Yizkor service begins at 9 a.m. Thursday.

Bible Chapel, 300 Gallery Drive, McMurray, will participate Saturday in Tunch & Wolf’s Walk for the Homeless. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Great Hall at Heinz Field. The walk begins at 10. For more information, visit www.biblechapel.org or www.lightoflife.org

At Broad Street Baptist Church, 682 Broad St., Washington, discussion group will meet at 10 a.m. Sunday. Mission group will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Community dinner will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. May 18. A congregational meeting will be held May 19 after the worship service. Mission collection for May is the Church Leadership Institute. Barb’s Closet, which provides free clothing, will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Thursday. 724-222-3315

At Calvary Baptist Church, 1701 Ridgewood Drive, Washington, the worship team and adult choir will provide special music at the 11 a.m. Sunday worship service. 724-222-2524

At Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church, Sunday worship services begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m. The cherub choir will sing at both services, and the chancel choir will sing at the late service.

At Chartiers Hill United Presbyterian Church, 2230 Washington Road, Canonsburg, Sunday worship services are held at 8:30 and 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. A social will follow the 11 a.m. service, and the youth group will meet at 12:30 p.m. to make Mother’s Day gifts. Sunday school starts at 9:45 a.m. 724-746-1330

At Church of the Covenant, 267 E. Beau St., Washington, Covenant kids choir will present its spring performance, “Creation,” at the 9:43 a.m. contemporary Sunday service. Traditional worship services begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday school for children and youth begins at 11 a.m., and adult Sunday school begins at 8:45, 9:30 and 11 a.m. May 19 is the last day of Sunday school until the fall. Middle school youth group meets from 5 to 7 p.m. Sundays, and high school youth meet from 6 to 8 p.m. 724-222-0190

At City Mission, 84 W. Wheeling St., Washington, Saturday worship service begins at 5 p.m. in the chapel. Sunday services begin at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Brunch is served from 10 to 10:30 a.m., and dinner is served from 4 to 4:30 p.m. 724-222-8530

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

At Clarksville Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Louise Corbett will serve as minister the 9 a.m. Sunday service.

At Claysville United Methodist Church, 1279 Route 40 West, work day at the church begins at 11 a.m. Saturday. Sunday service is at 11 a.m. Liturgist will be Elden Morris. ACC will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, and the finance committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Church council will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, and choir practice begins at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Orders for Memorial Day geraniums is Sunday. Cost is $2.75 per plant. Contact Amy Demi. The fellowship and trustee committees will sell funnel cake and food at the National Pike Festival. 724-663-4439

At East Buffalo Presbyterian Church, 180 E. Buffalo Church Road, a reception of the 2013 confirmation class will be held at the 11 a.m. Sunday worship service. Mothers will receive a flower. 724-223-1006

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, mothers will be honored at the 8:15 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship services. Pizza Hut youth fundraiser will begin at 5 p.m. Monday at the Murtland Avenue restaurant, followed at 7 p.m. by the Christian Men’s Fellowship meeting at the church. On Tuesday, Christian Women’s Fellowship will meet at noon, and Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet at 6:30 p.m. Youth group will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday. On Thursday, choir practice begins at 6 p.m., and the elders will meet at 7 p.m. 724-225-8610

At Faith United Presbyterian Church, 900 E. Beau St. Washington, coffee hour begins at 10 a.m. Sunday, followed by a service at 11. Child care is available for those up to 7 years old. Blanket Sunday and Noisy Buckets will be observed. Youth work days at Pine Springs Camp will be held today and Saturday. Meet at the church at 5:30 p.m. The seventh annual Women’s Tea will be held Saturday. 724-225-2110

At First Baptist Church, 215 N. Central Ave., Canonsburg, prayer time begins at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, followed by Sunday school at 9:45 and the worship service at 11. Barbara Ayers will provide music. Evening worship service begins at 6:30. Prayer and Bible study and children’s group will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

At First Baptist Church, 101 S. College St., Washington, the chancel choir will sing at the 11 a.m. worship service. Bible study will not be held Wednesday. 724-222-4780

At First Christian Church, 615 E. Beau St., Washington, Ladies Day Banquet will begin at 5 p.m. Saturday. Sunday service is at 10:30 a.m. The board will meet at 7 p.m. Monday. Loving Caregivers Support Group will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Christian Friends will hold their luncheon at noon Thursday at the Springhouse. 724-222-1510

At First Church of the Nazarene, 1336 N. Main St., Washington, volunteers are needed to prepare 100 carnations today for delivery throughout the neighborhood Saturday. Those who can volunteer are asked to contact Pastor Marty Bausman. Adult Bible study begins at 9:45 a.m. Sunday in the Agape classroom. Sunday school begins at 10 a.m., followed by the worship service and children’s church at 11. Bible study, “God Heard Their Cry,” is at 7 p.m. Wedneday. Women of the Word Bible study will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday. 724-222-8240

At First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Wheeling St., Washington, choir Sunday will be celebrated at the 11 a.m. worship service. Suites Before Lunch will begin at 12:10 p.m. Wednesday in the sanctuary. Harp music will be provided by Julia Scott. Lunch will follow in the social hall. 724-225-5415

At First United Methodist Church of Canonsburg, 161 W. Pike St., a blended service is at 9 a.m. Sunday. Council meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday. Free spaghetti dinner will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. May 17. 724-745-5771

At First United Methodist Church, 29 N. College St., Washington, Nate Butler will be the worship leader at Sunday’s 11 a.m. service. Tom Aloia will be Scripture reader, and Peter Riddell will be acolyte. Church council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday. On Wednesday, noon Bible study will be held, and the chancel choir will practice at 7:30 p.m. Women’s Fellowship will meet at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the New Tower Restaurant.

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. The Lil’ Chimers and His Kids will perform. Deacon shopping card orders are due Sunday. Hawthorne Woods worship service begins at 2 p.m. Sunday. Companions in Christ Bible study group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Mother and daughter luncheon is at 11 a.m. May 18 at the Golf Club of Washington.

At Fourth Presbyterian Church, 1000 Jefferson Ave., Washington, the Rev. Ford Campbell will be guest speaker at the 9:45 a.m. Sunday service. Sunday school begins at 11. 724-503-4687

At Friendship Community Church, 1090 Weirich Ave., Washington, the women’s banquet will begin at 6 p.m. Saturday. Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:55. Jim Thompson will provide special music. Bible study and youth group will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday.. 724-222-1480

At Garwood Baptist Church, 637 Scenic Drive, Daisytown, summer Sunday school begins at 9 a.m., followed by the worship serivce at 10 and children’s church at 10:15. Music will be provided by Karen Brown. Child care will be provided. Bible study begins at 7 p.m. Sunday. 724-938-7431

At Glenn Street Free Methodist Church, 690 Glenn St., Washington, Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m. Mothers will be recognized and receive a small gift at the 10:30 a.m. worship service. Midweek service begins at 7 p.m. Wednesdays, and youth group meets at 6 p.m. Thursdays. 724-222-4766

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

At Hickory United Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 210 Main St., Country Garden Day and Plant Sale will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday. There will be annuals, vegetables, perennials and shrubs, plus silent auction items, including a children’s playhouse. Quiche and soup will be available. 724-356-4424

At Holy Trinity National Catholic Church, 605 Hewitt Ave., Washington, Sunday Mass begins at 9:30. A doughnut social will follow Mass. 724-225-1895

At Immaculate Conception Parish, Washington, May crowning will be held at 1 p.m. today. Market Day will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday. Mass will be held at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. There will be no 4 p.m. Mass. On Monday, holy hour will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m., benediction at 6:30 and the rosary at 7. On Tuesday, Bible study will be held from 1 to 3 p.m.; Temporalities will meet at 6:30; education committee will meet at 7; and prayer group will begin at 7:30. On Wednesday, prayer group will meet at 5:30 p.m., and the Pastoral Council will meet at 7 p.m. On Thursday, quilters will meet from 10 a.m. to noon, and pre-baptism class will begin at 7 p.m. 724-228-2456

At Laboratory Presbyterian Church, 23 Manse St., Washington, Mother’s Day worship service will begin at 10 a.m. 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 and worship services at 11 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. Bible study begins at 7 p.m. Thursday. 724-621-6785; www.legacy baptistchurch.us

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

At Living Stone Community Church, 265 North Ave., Washington, fellowship café is at 9 a.m. Sunday, followed by Sunday school at 9:45 and worship service at 10:45. Nursery and junior church will be offered during the worship service. Wednesday Night Alive will begin at 7 p.m. May collection for Operation Christmas Child is hair brushes, combs, ponytail holders and barrettes.

At Lone Pine Christian Church, 582 Lone Pine Road., Washington, adult Sunday school begins at 9 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:25. Wednesday family night begins at 5 p.m. for kindergarteners through eighth-graders. They will be joined at 6 p.m. by other teens and adults for dinner, music and Bible study. Shepherd’s Exchange, which provides free clothing, shoes, toys and household items, is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Donations also are accepted. 724-267-4512; www.lonepinechristianchurch.org

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

At New Beginnings Church of God of Prophecy, 411 Fourth Ave., New Eagle, a free concert with Squire Parsons and the Parsons Brothers, along with Crimson Stream, will be held at 7 p.m. May 24. A love offering will be taken. 724-258-2861

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. Mass of the Anointing of the Sick will be held at 10:30 a.m. May 26. 724-222-4087; www.sthilaryparish.org; sthilary@linequest.net

At St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 210 N. Jefferson Ave., Canonsburg, Holy Communion worship service will be held 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 at 11. Children’s bell choir will play. A luncheon will be held after the service. Faith Talk Tuesdays and Bible study begin at 7 p.m. Pennies for Peanut Butter, an ongoing Greater Washington County Food Bank mission, continues. 724-222-7490

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

At Wolfdale Bible Church, 2025 Jefferson Ave., Washington, Sunday school begins at 10 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Mothers will be given a gift made by Floyd Kennedy. For information or transportation, call 724-228-0258.