Oct 31, 2013 16 min read

At Abundant Life Baptist Church, 269 Cameron Road, Washington, Sunday school begins at 9:15 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:45. National Tract Sunday will be celebrated. Ladies Bible study meets 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 children age 4 through fifth grade will begin 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, Communion Sunday worship service will begin at 9:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m. Nursery care is available. 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. Communion and All Saints Memorial will be celebrated. Bible study begins at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. 724-225-0632

At Bentleyville United Methodist Church, 712 Main St., Howard Fields will serve as liturgist at the 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship service, and Madge Finney will lead the laity prayer. Communion and All Saints Day will be celebrated. Bags of chocolate Christmas candy is the food bank item for November. Chicken-and-biscuit dinner will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday. Cost is $8 for adults and $3 for children 12 and younger. Takeout will be available. Children will start taking a collection of change for their mission project. 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 community collection is under way at the South Hills Campus. Donors should pack any standard-sized shoe box with school supplies, hygiene items, toys and hard candy/gum. Through Samaritan’s Purse, the shoe boxes will be sent to needy children around the world, along with a gospel booklet in their native language. Visit biblechapel.org for collection dates and times. Monday is the deadline to register for Upward Basketball. The Upward Sports League offers a 10-week season of one practice and one game each week for children in kindergarten through eighth grade. For league dates and registration, visit the Bible Chapel website or call 724-941-8990, ext. 151.

At Burgettstown Presbyterian Church, 1325 Main St., Sunday worship service begins at 11 a.m. 724-947-5387

At Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church, Sunday worship services begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m. The annual arts and crafts bazaar and luncheon will be held Thursday in fellowship hall. Craft and bake sale begins at 10 a.m., with a hamloaf lunch served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Takeout will be available. Lunch costs $8 per person, and proceeds will benefit Kids4Camp. 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 Centerville United Methodist Church, 823 Old National Pike, Brownsville, Sunday worship service begins at 9:45 a.m. Nancy Brown will serve as liturgist. A coat drive and collection for the food pantry are under way. A pennies collection will be donated to the food pantry. Bible study is held at 10 a.m. Thursday. 724-632-2020

At Chartiers Hill United Presbyterian Church, 2230 Washington Road, Canonsburg, Sunday worship services begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday school starts at 9:45 a.m. All Saints Memorial Sunday will be observed. Sporting clays will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday at Nemacolin Woodlands. 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 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. All Saints Memorial Day and Reformation Sunday will be observed. Members of the congregation who have died will be remembered. and bagpiper Dave Olson will provided music. Those who attend are encouraged to wear plaid. 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. 724-222-0190, ext. 112

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

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. Saturday. Sponsord by the trustee committee. Sunday worship service begins at 11 a.m. Sunday school for children 4 years old through high school begins at 9:45 a.m. 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. Cheryl Cumer will serve as liturgist. All Saints Day and Stewardship Sunday will be observed, and the new “Glory to God” hymnals will be dedicated. A covered-dish lunch will follow the service. On Thursday, 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, children’s Sunday school begins at 10 a.m., followed by a celebration of the Lord’s Supper at the 11 o’clock worship service. The food offering will be collected during 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, Sunday worship services begin at 8:15 and 10:30 a.m. A free concert featuring Ron King, Pete Cimino and the Button Box Band, Betty Riecks and the Ambassadors will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday. Donations will be accepted, Proceeds will benefit needy families in the Washington area. The drive-through nativity committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Youth group will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday. On Thursday, choir practice will begin at 6 p.m., and the elders will meet at 7. Annual craft show will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Lunch will be available, and there will be a Chinese auction. Bring a nonperishable item for the Greater Washington County Food Bank and receive a Chinese auction ticket for up to five items. 724-225-8610

At Faith United Presbyterian Church, 900 E. Beau St., Washington, men’s prayer breakfast begins at 8:15 a.m. Saturday. Youth choir will meet at 9 a.m. Sunday in the sanctuary. Coffee hour starts at 10 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Child care will be available for children up to 7 years old. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. Bible study begins at 10 a.m. Tuesdays, and small group meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Bring Your Own Book group will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday to discuss “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.” Blessings in a Backpack volunteers should meet at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at Washington Elementary School. Contact Barb Kosey if interested in helping. International Christmas Market will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 9. 724-225-2110

At First Baptist Church, 215 N. Central Ave., Canonsburg, teen night will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. today. 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, adult Bible study begins at 9:45 a.m., with all other Sunday school classes starting at 10, followed by the worship service at 11. Video Bible study and Worship Arts Ministry for children and teens will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Shepherds of Christ, all-church dinner, will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Bring a dish to share. 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. 724-222-1510

At First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Wheeling St., Washington, the chancel choir will present Vierne’s “Solemn Mass” in honor of All Saints Sunday at the 11 a.m. worship service. 724-225-5415

At First United Methodist Church of Canonsburg, 161 W. Pike St., a blended worship and special memorial service for All Saints Sunday will begin at 8:45 a.m. Counter meeting will begin at 9 a.m. Monday. Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday. 724-745-5771

At First United Methodist Church of Houston, 213 E. Pike St., 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. Mary Haas will serve as liturgist. Pasta and sauce are the food bank items for November. Bible study begins at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday and 6:30 p.m. Thursday. 724-745-2611

At First United Methodist Church, 29 N. College St., Washington, David Hart will be the worship leader, Joyce Blackburn will read Scripture and Jade Miller will be acolyte at the Sunday worship service. Monday church council will meet at 7 p.m. On Wednesday, Bible study begins at noon and choir practice at 7:30. Family movie night will begin at 7 p.m. Nov. 8. “Prince of Egypt” will be shown. 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. Communion will be celebrated. On Tuesday, the Christian education committee will meet at 6:30 p.m., and the deacons will meet at 7. 724-746-3040

At Fourth Presbyterian Church, 1000 Jefferson Ave., Washington, Sunday worship service with Communion begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by Sunday school at 11. 724-503-4687

At Friendship Community Church, 1090 Weirich Ave., Washington, men’s breakfast begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, and choir practice starts at 11 a.m. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:55. Bible study and youth group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. 724-222-1480

At Garwood Baptist Church, 637 Scenic Drive, Daisytown, Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Ordinance of the Lord’s Supper will be observed, with special music provided by the choir. Items are being collected for the Samaritan Shoe Box outreach. 724-239-2237

At Glenn Street Free Methodist Church, 690 Glenn St., Washington, Lynn Dutton will play the Djembe drum at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship service. Children and youth worship also begins at 10:30 a.m. 724-222-4766

Haven of Hope Chapel, 995 Addison St., Washington, will host its annual Fall Revival at 7 p.m. today. Evangelist Caleb Howell of Goldsboro, N.C., will be guest speaker, with special music and singing by Beth Howell. 724-263-3362

At Holy Trinity National Catholic Church, 605 Hewitt Ave., Washington, Mass for All Saints Day will begin at 7 p.m. today. A turkey dinner will be held 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. 724-225-1895

At Immaculate Conception Parish, Washington, All Saints Day Masses begin at 6:30 and 8:15 a.m. and 12:10 and 6 p.m. today. On Saturday, All Souls Day Mass of Remembrance begins at 9 a.m., followed by a reception, and Market Day begins at 10:30 a.m. On Sunday, children’s liturgy begins at 9 a.m.; confirmation retreat will be held from 2 to 5 p.m.; and youth ministry will meet at 5 p.m. On Monday, Landings, Men Under Construction, the rosary and prebaptism class begin at 7 p.m. On Tuesday, Bible study begins at 1 p.m., CD of A and the worship committee will meet at 6:30 p.m., and RICA and prayer group start at 7:30 p.m. On Wednesday, prayer group will meet at 5:30 p.m., and the bell choir and Knights of Columbus meeting begin at 7:30 p.m. On Thursday, quilters will meet at 10 a.m., and advance phase meeting begins at 7 p.m. 724-228-2456

At Laboratory Presbyterian Church, 23 Manse St., Washington, Sunday school and bell choir begin at 8:30 a.m., followed by the All Saints Day worship service at 10. A congregational meeting will follow the worship service. Nursery care will be available, and van service is offered. 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, adult and senior high Sunday school begin at 9:45 a.m., followed by 11 by the Communion Sunday worship service. Children’s Sunday school begins at 11:15. Nursery care will be available. Dry goods for the local food pantry are being collected throughout the month. 724-222-7180; lumc@linequest.net

At Living Stone Community Church, 265 North Ave., Washington, fellowship café begins at 9 a.m., followed by Sunday school at 9:45 and a Communion worship service at 10:45. There will be no junior church Sunday, but nursery care 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 and children, youth and teen ministries begin 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. Communion will be observed, and praise music will be provided by Circle of Faith. A light lunch will be held, followed by a Session meeting. Word of New Hope study, Acts chapter, will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday. November mission items for the Greater Washington County Food Bank are breakfast cereal and nonperishable Thanksgiving dinner items. A spaghetti dinner/veterans program begins at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 10. All Veterans eat free; cost to others is a free-will donation. All proceeds will benefit the Wounded Warrior Program. 724-222-7490

At St. Hilary Roman Catholic Church, 320 Henderson Ave., Washington, Mass for All Saints Day begins at 9 a.m. today. All Souls Day and the annual Mass of Remembrance will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday. 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. 724-222-4087; sthilary@linequest.net

At St. John Bible Center, Lawrence, annual Trustee Day will begin at 4 p.m. Sunday. The Rev. James Cherry of First Baptist Church of Clarksville will be guest speaker. 724-942-3242

At St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 210 N. Jefferson Ave., Canonsburg, Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the All Saints Day 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. Karen Hegedus will serve as liturgist. Coat drive and a collection for the food pantry are under way.

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 Upper Buffalo Presbyterian Church, South Buffalo Road, Hopewell Township, Communion will be observed during the 11 a.m. Sunday worship service. 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

At West Washington United Methodist, 625 Fayette St., Washington, Friday Faith Café?will feature the men’s gospel chorus of St. Paul A.M.E. Church of Washington from 7 to 9 p.m. today. Doors open at 6:30. Free refreshments will be available. 724-222-2280