Oct 24, 2013 17 min read

At Abundant Life Baptist Church, 269 Cameron Road, Washington, a seminar for teachers, “Success in Bible Teaching,” will begin at 8:30 a.m. Saturday in fellowship hall. Senior high youth will meet at 5 p.m. Saturday to visit “Scaremare.” Sunday school begins at 9:15 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:45. A baptism will be held following the service. Ladies Bible study will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Community Bible study begins at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday. Child care will be provided. On Thursday, KINGS Club for 4-year-olds through fifth-graders will meet at 6:45 p.m., and JV youth and TNT adult study begin at 7 p.m. 724-225-5355

At Amity United Methodist Church, 635 Amity Ridge Road, Sunday worship service begins at 9:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m. Nursery care is available. Open house treats and refreshments will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday. 724-229-8393

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

At Bentleyville United Methodist Church, 712 Main St., Nancy Bular will serve as liturgist at the 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship service. Commission on Education will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Canned corn is the food bank item for October. In support of Evan Shoop’s Eagle Scout project, a pancake breakfast will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at Masonic Lodge 237 in Beallsville. Cost is $7 for adults and $3.50 for children 12 and younger. A chicken-and-biscuit dinner will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Nov. 2 at the church. Cost is $8 for adults and $3 for children. 724-239-2513

At Beth Israel, 265 North Ave., Washington, Shabbas services begin at 7:30 p.m. today and 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Sunday school starts at 10 a.m. 724-225-7080

At the Bible Chapel, 300 Gallery Drive, McMurray, Operation Christmas Child begins Saturday and will be held through Nov. 17. Pack any standard-size shoe box with school supplies, hygiene items, toys, hard candy and gum. Shoe boxes can be dropped off on weekends. A limited number of shoe boxes is available at the Bible Chapel, as well as box labels and brochures with packing instructions. Worship will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday with Kirk and the band. 724-941-8990, ext. 151

At Burgettstown Presbyterian Church, 1325 Main St., Sunday worship service begins at 11 a.m., followed by a luncheon. Lunch will be provided. Afterward, the Rev. Dan Ekas will lead a discussion on “Explaining Our Faith.” 724-947-5387

At Calvary Baptist Church, 1701 Ridgewood Drive, Washington, Sunday worship service begins at 11 a.m. Evening service begins at 6 o’clock.

At Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church, Sunday worship services begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Reformation Sunday will be celebrated, with special music presented by the chancel choir, brass ensemble and guest bagpiper John Marthens. After the service, Scottish shortbread, orange cake and oatmeal cookies will be served in fellowship hall. Everyone is encouraged to wear something plaid, and if Scottish, their family tartan. 724-745-0800

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

At Center Presbyterian Church, 255 Center Church Road, McMurray, the youth group will host Center Church Christian Preschool families and the congregation for a costume party from 6 to 7 p.m. Sunday. Costumes are optional. Food and beverages will be served. RSVP by calling 724-941-9050 or emailing centerpres@comcast.net.

At Centerville United Methodist Church, 823 Old National Pike, Brownsville, Sunday worship service will begin at 9:45 a.m. A coat drive and collection for the food pantry are under way. A penny collection will be donated to the food pantry. Bible study begins at 10 a.m. Thursday. 724-632-2020

At Chartiers Hill United Presbyterian Church, 2230 Washington Road, Canonsburg, Maze and Blaze will begin at 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Sunday worship services begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday school starts at 9:45 a.m. 724-746-1330

At Church of the Covenant, 267 E. Beau St., Washington, Punkin’ Patch will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Activities, including pumpkin decorating, are designed for those in second grade and younger. Sunday installation service for the Rev. Emily Miller will begin at 3 p.m. and will be followed by a reception Family Promise host week is Sunday to Nov. 3. Call the office to volunteer. In addition, donations of milk, juice and healthy snacks are needed. Traditional Sunday worship services begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m.; contemporary worship starts at 9:43 a.m. Sunday school for children and youth begins at 11 a.m., and Sunday school for adults starts at 8:45, 9:30 and 11 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Youth group meets Sundays as follows: student leaders, 5 p.m.; middle school, 6 p.m.; and high school, 6:45 p.m. The final community forum will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the small dining room. New member class will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday in room 210. New members will be received by the congregation at the 11 a.m. Nov. 10 service. 724-222-0190, ext. 112.

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

At Claysville United Methodist Church, 1279 Route 40 West, a buffet breakfast will be held from 7:30 to 11 a.m. Nov. 2. Sponsored by the trustee committee. Sunday worship service begins at 11 a.m. Ruth Gashel will serve as liturgist. Sunday school for children 4 years old through high school begins at 9:45 a.m. Sunday is food pantry day. Choir practice begins at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. 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, with members of the Claysville Volunteer Fire Department participating in the service. All Saints’ Sunday will be observed Nov. 3. Names of loved ones to be remembered should be submitted by Sunday. On Wednesday, the bell choir will rehearse at 6:30 p.m., and the chancel choir will practice at 7:30. 724-663-7632

At East Buffalo Presbyterian Church, 180 E. Buffalo Church Road, discussion on “What We Believe as Presbyterians” will begin at 9:45 a.m. Sunday, followed by children’s Sunday school at 10 and the worship service at 11. Operation Christmas Child project begins today. Shoe boxes will be dedicated Nov. 17. 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, Treats from Trunks will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Saturday. All children 12 and younger are invited. A bonfire and sing-along will follow, weather permitting. Sunday worship services begin at 8:15 and 10:30 a.m., and the Bethany class will hold its monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. at the New Tower Restaurant. A youth fundraiser dinner will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Three Guyz Subz & Pizza, South Main Street, Washington. On Tuesday, the dartball team will host Washington Alliance, prayer shawl ministry will begin at 6:30 p.m., and the adult education task force will meet at 6:30 p.m. On Wednesday, the stewardship/finance ministry will meet at 5 p.m., and the youth group will meet at 6 p.m. On Thursday, choir practice will begin at 6 p.m., and the elders will meet at 7. 724-225-8610

At Faith United Presbyterian Church, 900 E. Beau St., Washington, a new members class will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Register in the gathering area or call the church office. Treats from Trunks will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Saturday. Children 12 and younger are invited. A bonfire and sing-along will follow, weather permitting. Youth choir will meet at 9 a.m. Sunday in the sanctuary. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., with the coffee hour at 10. The worship service begins at 11. Child care is available for children up to 7 years old. Bible study begins at 10 a.m. Tuesdays, and small group meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. 724-225-2110

At First Baptist Church, 215 N. Central Ave., Canonsburg, quiet time begins at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, followed by Sunday school at 9:45 and the worship service at 11. Prayer, Bible study and youth group begin at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

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

At First Church of the Nazarene, 1336 N. Main St., Washington, Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45 a.m., with older and other Sunday school classes starting at 10 and the worship service at 11. Women of the Word Bible study will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Bible study and Worship Arts Ministry for children and teens will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Clothes for Africa are being collected in October. 724-222-9240 www.washingtonfirstnazarene.org

At First Christian Church, 615 E. Beau St., Washington, Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:30. Holy Communion will be observed. The youth group will meet at 5 p.m. Sunday for an outing. Experiencing God Bible study will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. Bible study begins at 11 a.m. Thursday. All-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner will be held Nov. 1 724-222-1510

At First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Wheeling St., Washington, youth choirs will sing at the 11 a.m. Sunday worship service. 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. 724-745-5771

At First United Methodist Church of Houston, 213 E. Pike St., Rake and Run will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday. Adult Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by junior/senior high Sunday school, children’s Sunday school and the worship service at 11. Michelle Garrison will serve as liturgist. Pizza party and bowling will be held at 12:15 p.m. Sunday at West Pike Bowl. Call 724-746-6948 to RSVP. 724-745-2611

At First United Methodist Church, 29 N. College St., Washington, Nate Butler will be the worship leader, J.R. Shaw will read Scripture and Luke Hillebrand will be acolyte at the Sunday worship service. Christmas play signup for children in preschool through sixth grade will be held in the chapel after the worship service. All Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes are due. Youth group hayride at Leavitt’s Farm will begin at 6 p.m. Sunday. On Wednesday, Bible study begins at noon, Fourth Wednesday dinner and program begin at 5:15 p.m., and the choir will rehearse at 7:30 p.m. Women’s book study group will meet at 6:45 p.m. Thursday. 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, with guest minister the Rev. Robert Vande Kappelle, chaplain chairman and professor of the religious studies department at Washington & Jefferson College. 724-746-3040

At Fourth Presbyterian Church, 1000 Jefferson Ave., Washington, Sunday worship service begins at 9:45 a.m., with the Rev. Mary Lynn Gras as guest speaker. Sunday school begins at 11. 724-503-4687

At Friendship Community Church, 1090 Weirich Ave., Washington, dartball begins at 7 p.m. today. On Saturday, choir practice begins at 11 a.m., and the fall festival will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., with the worship service at 10:55. Sunday is Breast Cancer Awareness. Bible study and youth group will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday. 724-222-1480

Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 17 E. Walnut St., Washington, will hold a Trunk and Treat from 6 to 7 p.m. on Halloween. Children should come dressed as their favorite Bible person. 724-222-2382

At Glenn Street Free Methodist Church, 690 Glenn St., Washington, Sunday worship service begins at 10:30 a.m., with Jeanne Wilson and Matt Maners presenting an instrumental duet during offeratory. Theme for all groups this week is “Moses.” Youth group will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday at the D.O.G. House. 724-222-4766

Haven of Hope Chapel, 995 Addison St., Washington, will host its annual Fall Revival at 7 p.m. Sunday through Nov. 1. Speaker is Evangelist Caleb Howell from Goldsboro, N.C., with special music and singing by Beth Howell. 724-263-3362

Holy Trinity National Catholic Church, 605 Hewitt Ave., Washington, will hold a turkey dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday. Sunday Mass begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by a doughnut social and a SOCL fall celebration. Mass for All Saints Day will begin at 7 p.m. Nov. 1. 724-225-1895

At Immaculate Conception Parish, Washington, Sunday Mass and children’s liturgy begin at 9 a.m. Laus Deo youth ministry will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., and the Newman Center Mass will begin at 7 p.m. On Monday, Landings, Men Under Construction and the Rosary will begin at 7 p.m. On Tuesday, Bible study will be held at 1 p.m.; CCS, 7 p.m.; and RCIA and prayer group, 7:30 p.m. Prayer group will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. On Thursday, quilters will meet at 10 a.m.; All Saints Day Vigil Mass will start at 6 p.m.; and the choir will practice at 7:30. On Nov. 1, All Saints Day Masses will begin at 6:30 and 8:15 a.m., and a Saints program will be held at 9 a.m. and 12:10 and 6 p.m. All Souls Day Mass will begin at 9 a.m. Nov. 2, followed by a reception. 724-228-2456

At Laboratory Presbyterian Church, 23 Manse St., Washington, Sunday school begins at 8:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10. Nursery care will be provided for Sunday school and worship. Coffee hour follows worship. Bell choir practice begins at 8:30 a.m. Sunday. 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.legacybaptistchurch.

At Liberty United Methodist Church, 1330 Banetown Road, Washington, Sunday worship service will begin at 11 a.m. Children’s Sunday school begins at 11:15. Nursery care will be available. Adult and senior high Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m. 724-222-7180; lumc@linequest.net

At Living Stone Community Church, 265 North Ave., Washington, Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m. and the worship service at 10:45. Nursery and junior church will be offered during the worship service.

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

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 worship service begins at 11 a.m. 724-225-8210

At New Hope Church, 22 Cortez Drive, Washington, doughnuts and coffee will be available at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, with Sunday school at 9:45 and the worship service at 11. The blended worship service will feature Circle of Faith Praise Band. A light lunch will follow. Word of New Hope study, Acts chapter, will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday. October/November mission focus for the Greater Washington County Food Bank is breakfast cereal and nonperishable Thanksgiving dinner items. Bring shoe-box items for Operation Christmas Child. Deadline is Nov. 17. 724-222-7490

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. Prayer group meets after Tuesday Mass. Religious education classes for kindergarteners through eighth-graders is held from 9 to 10:10 a.m. Sundays. Masses for All Saints Day will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. Nov. 1. All Souls Day and the annual Mass of Remembrance will be held at 10 a.m. Nov. 2. 724-222-4087; sthilary@linequest.net

At St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 210 N. Jefferson Ave., Canonsburg, Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:30. 724-745-5962

At Taylor United Methodist Church, 610 Old National Pike, Brownsville, Sunday worship service begins at 11 a.m. Coat drive and a collection for the food pantry are under way.

At Trinity Church, 550 S. Main St., Washington, traditional Sunday service begins at 8:30 a.m., and a contemporary blend starts at 10:45.

724-222-0740; www.trinitywashington.org

At Upper Buffalo Presbyterian Church, South Buffalo Road, Hopewell Township, Sunday worship service begins at 11 a.m. 724-483-7090

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