Oct 15, 2015 22 min read

At Abundant Life Baptist Church, 269 Cameron Road, Washington, Sunday school begins with a coffee fellowship at 9:15 a.m. During the 10:45 worship service, a video for Operation Christmas Child will be shown. A luncheon will follow the service to honor the pastors in celebration of Pastor Appreciation Month. On Thursday, Community Bible study begins at 9:15 a.m., KINGS club and Essentials meet at 6:45 p.m. and Adult TNT and the JV youth meet at 7. 724-225-5355

At Amity United Methodist Church, 635 Amity Ridge Road, Sunday worship service celebrating Laity Sunday begins at 9:30 a.m. Children and youth Sunday school follows at 9:45. A hayride will begin at 6 p.m. tomorrow. Bonfire and refreshments to follow. 724-229-8393

At the Anglican Parish of Christ the Redeemer, 120 E. College St., Canonsburg, informal Holy Communion and children’s Christian education begin at 5 p.m. Saturday. Traditional liturgy with hymns and praise music and children’s Christian education begin at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. 724-745-0685; www.redeemersouthhills.org

At Atlasburg Church of the Nazarene, 46 Main St., Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:30. 412-999-0554

At Bentleyville United Methodist Church, 712 Main St., Sunday worship service will begin at 10:30 a.m. with Joan Weatherford serving as reader. On Wednesday, prayer meeting and Bible study begins at 6 p.m. followed by choir practice at 7:15. UMM and UMW will be selling baked goods at 9 a.m. before and during the Halloween parade. 724-239-2513

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

At the Bible Chapel, 300 Gallery Drive, McMurray, Psalm 139 Respite will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today. Respite care is open to families of children and siblings with a variety of physical, cognitive, social and emotional needs. Visit biblechapel.org for more information. Night of worship begins at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Come and sing, worship and magnify the Lord during an extended time of worshipping God through music. 724-941-8990, ext. 151

At Broad Street Baptist Church, 682 Broad St., Washington, Randy and Marci Brown will lead the Sunday worship service at 11 a.m. with their musical ministry and Marci will provide an inspirational message. 724-222-3315

At Burgettstown Presbyterian Church, 1325 Main St., Sunday worship services begin at 8:30 a.m. in Slovan and 11 a.m. in Burgettstown. Adult Sunday school begins at 9:45 and children’s Sunday school begins at 11:15. 724-947-5387

At Calvary Baptist Church, 1701 Ridgewood Drive, Washington, Sunday worship service will begin at 11 a.m. and the adult choir and Robin McCloskey will have special music. The teens will meet at 5 p.m. and the young adults will fellowship at 7:30. 724-222-2524; www.calvaryofwashington.com

At Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church, Sunday worship services begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m. 724-745-0800; www.canonsburgup.org

At Cecil Alliance Church, 3291 Reissing Road, Sunday school begins at 9 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:30. 412-221-4177; www.cecilcma.org

At Center Presbyterian Church, 255 Center Church Road, McMurray, Sunday worship services will begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday school and Christian education classes for all ages begin at 9:45. The annual church bazaar will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 23 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 24. A craft sale featuring local crafters will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 24. A few openings are still available. Contact the church office for information. The Book Club will read C.S. Lewis’ classic The Screwtape Letters this month. 724-941-9050; centerpres@comcast.net; www.center-church.org

At Chartiers Hill United Presbyterian Church, 2230 Washington Road, Canonsburg, Sunday worship services begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Refreshments will be served afterward. Sunday school begins at 9:45. On Thursday, Carillonns meet at 6 p.m. and the choir meet at 7. The Haiti vendor fundraiser will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. tomorrow. The Clay Shoot fundraiser will be held at Nemacolin Woodlands Sunday. For more information, call the church. 724-746-1330

At Church of the Covenant, 267 E. Beau St., Washington, the church will host the Friends of Haiti Child Sponsorship Dinner at 6 p.m. tonight in the Covenant Center. Guest speaker will be Edvens Milius from the Child Sponsorship office in Haiti. Traditional Sunday worship services begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m.; contemporary worship starts at 9:43 a.m. The third grade Sacrament Training Class will receive their Bibles at the 11 a.m. worship service. Children’s church begins at 9:45 and children’s Sunday school begins at 11. Youth breakfast club meets at 10:45 a.m. and adult classes meet at 9:15, 9:30 and 11 Sunday and Tuesday and Thursday evenings. On Tuesday, Thursday and Oct. 27, there will be membership classes offered at 7 p.m. in the parlor. On Wednesday, CommuniTea, a non-denominational women’s Bible study, will meet in the church dining room from 9:15 a.m. to noon. All women are invited to attend. If interested, call the church office. 724-222-0190, ext. 112.

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

At Claysville United Presbyterian Church, 134 Wayne St., Sunday school will begin at 10 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Guest speaker will be Annamarie Groenenboom, a student at the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Frank Snodgrass will be the liturgist. The Deacons will meet at noon after the service. On Monday, the trustees will meet at 6 p.m. and the session will meet at 7. On Wednesday, the Bell and Chancel choirs will rehearse at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m., respectively. 724-663-7632

At East Buffalo Presbyterian Church, 180 E. Buffalo Church Road, Sunday worship service will begin at 11 a.m. 724-222-1006

At Edward’s Chapel Methodist Church, 3111 Route 136, Finleyville, Sunday school and the worship service will begin at 11 a.m. 724-258-8413

At Emmanuel United Presbyterian Church, 480 Route 519, Eighty Four, Sunday school begins at 10 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. 724-222-7488

At Fairhill Manor Christian Church, 351 Montgomery Ave., Washington, the annual Craft Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. tomorrow. Sunday worship service will begin at 10 a.m. On Tuesday, prayer shawl will meet at 6:30 p.m. and First Christian at Fairhill Manor dartball begins at 7. On Wednesday, information for the November newsletter must be turned into the office and Daisies will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Set up for fall crop will take place Oct. 22 and 23. 724-225-8610

At Faith Community Church Lakeside, 337 Waterdam Road, McMurray, Wednesday prayer service is held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. 724-941-9035

At Faith United Presbyterian Church, 900 E. Beau St., Washington, coffee hour begins at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, followed by the worship service at 11. Sunday school meets at 10 with a Chronological Study of the Bible meeting at 9:30. On Tuesday, Bible study meets at 10 a.m. and Small Group meets at 1 p.m. On Wednesday, Small Group meets at 6:30 p.m. at New Tower Restaurant. The Blessings in a Backpack team will meet at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at Washington Elementary School. The Mission Team is selling pumpkins for $5, with the proceeds going to the literacy project in Ethiopia. They are also collecting socks for the homeless. 724-225-2110

At First Assembly of God, 4131 W. Roy Furman Highway, Waynesburg, Sunday school begins at 9 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10. Life Night family ministries is held from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Wednesdays. There are classes for kindergartners through adults. 724-627-5356; waynesburgfirstassembly.org

At First Baptist Church, 215 N. Central Ave., Canonsburg, Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Bible study begins at 6:30 p.m. Bible study, prayer and teen and kids’ classes begin at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. 724-745-8740; www.firstbaptistofcanonsburg.org

At First Baptist Church, 101 S. College St., Washington, Sunday worship service will begin at 11 a.m. and the 201st Anniversary of the church will be celebrated. Dan Chunko will provide music and the Chancel choir will sing. Bible study will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. 724-222-4780

At First Christian Church, 27 Barnard Ave., Marianna, Sunday worship service will begin at 10:30 a.m. Prayer and Bible study begin at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. The first Friday of each month is Movie Night at 7 p.m.

At First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 61 Walnut Ridge Road, Charleroi, Sunday school will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:45. Adult and Sundowners classes begin at 6 p.m. A weiner roast is held every Wednesday at 6 p.m. 724-489-9014; fcccharleroi@gmail.com; www.fccharleroi.com

At First Church of the Nazarene, 1336 N. Main St., Washington, adult Bible study begins at 9:45 a.m. Sunday; all other Sunday school classes start at 10. Sunday worship service begins at 11. Sign up in the church foyer this week for the Pastor Appreciation Dinner immediately following next weeks worship service. On Wednesday, Bible study in the Ministry Center and Worship Arts Ministry for children and teens meets at 7 p.m. 724-222-9240; www.washingtonfirstnazarene.org

At First Lutheran Church, 92 W. Walnut St., Washington, Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. 724-225-4040

At First Presbyterian Church of Waynesburg, 169 W. College St., G.R.O.W. classes for all ages begin at 9:15 a.m. Sunday, followed by the worship service at 10. Nursery care is provided. The church also offers an afterschool program for kindergartners through fifth-graders and a youth program for sixth- through 12th-graders. 724- 627-6006

At First United Methodist Church of Canonsburg, 161 W. Pike St., blended Sunday worship service will begin at 8:45 a.m. Adult Sunday school begins at 7:57 a.m. and youth Sunday school begins at 10. Free community spaghetti dinner will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. today in the social hall. Takeouts available until 5:30. 724-745-5771

At First United Methodist Church of Houston, 213 E. Pike St., Sunday worship service begins at 11 a.m. 724-745-2611

At First United Methodist Church, 29 N. College St., Washington, Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Refreshments will be served after the worship service. Youth group will meet at 6 p.m. Pastor’s noon Bible study is held Wednesdays. 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, Bible study will be held from 10 a.m. to noon in the family room. On Wednesday, Bible study will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the family room. 724-746-3040; fupc@houstonpresbyterian.org

At Fourth Presbyterian Church, 1000 Jefferson Ave., Washington, Elder John Devenney will lead the 9:45 a.m. Sunday worship service. 724-503-4687

At Friendship Community Church, 1090 Weirich Ave., Washington, Sunday school is held from 9:30 to 10:40 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Wednesday morning Bible study meets at 10 a.m., youth and BUD children’s ministry meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and Bible study begins at 7 p.m. Dinner and a movie begins at 6 p.m. today. 724-222-1480

At Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 17 E. Walnut St., Washington, Sunday school for youth and adults begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:30. Men’s ministry meets at 6 p.m. Mondays. Prayer meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Women’s ministry meets at 6 p.m. Thursdays. A family night will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 31 at the annex, 254 N. Main St., Washington. No costumes. 724-222-2382

At Glenn Street Free Methodist Church, 690 Glenn St., Washington, Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:30. Youth group meets at 6 p.m. Thursdays. 724-222-4766 At Holy Trinity National Catholic Church, 605 Hewitt Ave., Washington, Sunday Mass begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by a doughnut social and SOCL class. The ANS woman’s group is sponsoring a religious forum for women of the area. Hospitality and registration begin at 2 p.m. Call the parish to register. The SOCL Halloween parade and class presentation will be held after Mass on Oct. 25. The parish will sell cabbage rolls Oct. 24 for $3 each. Call the parish to place your order. The youth group is sponsoring a hoagie sale to benefit World Vision’s fight against hunger Oct. 25. Call te parish to place your order. 724-225-1895

At Immaculate Conception Parish, Washington, daily Mass begins at 6:30 and 8 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. Saturday Mass begins at 9 a.m. and the Vigil Mass begins at 6 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation follows the Saturday morning Mass and is held from 5 to 5:45 p.m. Saturday. Sunday Mass begins at 7:30, 9 and 10:30 a.m. and 12:15 and 4 p.m. The 10:30 a.m. Mass is broadcast live on WJPA radio. Children’s liturgy begins at 9 a.m. Sacred Heart Church Mass in Claysville begins at 10. 724-225-1425; www.icwashpa.org

At Jefferson Avenue United Methodist Church, Saturday worship service begins at 6 p.m. Sunday worship service begins at 11 a.m.

At Keystone Baptist Church, 701 Wilmington St., Washington, Sunday school begins at 10 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11.

At Laboratory Presbyterian Church, 23 Manse St., Washington, guest speaker will be the Rev. Bob Hedges at the 10 a.m. Sunday worship service. Sunday school begins at 8:30. Trunk-or-Treat will be held at 4 p.m. Oct. 24. 724-222-5630

At Legacy Baptist Church, 2510 Washington Road, choir practice begins at 10:10 a.m. Sunday, with Sunday school at 10:30, followed by the worship service at 10:45. Saturday worship service begins at 1:30 p.m. Bible study begins at 7 p.m. Thursday. For transportation call 724-222-7073. 724-678-7182; www.legacybaptistchurch.

Legacy Church International holds worship services at 1 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. Sundays at the LeMoyne Center, 200 Forrest Ave., Washington. 724-222-7073

At Liberty United Methodist Church, 1330 Banetown Road, Washington, Sunday worship service celebrating Laity Sunday will begin at 11 a.m. Children’s Sunday school follows at 11:15. Adult Sunday school meets at 9:45. 724-222-7180; lumc@linequest.net

At Living Stone Community Church, 265 North Ave., Washington, Sunday school for adults and youth ages junior and senior high school will begin at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:45. Junior Church for ages first thru fifth grade is held during the message. www.lsccwash.com

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

At Lone Pine Christian Church, 582 Lone Pine Road, Washington, adult Bible study begins at 9 a.m. Sunday, followed by the worship service at 10:25. Sup! Family Ministry is held from 5 to 7 p.m. every Wednesday. Christian youth fellowship and praise team meet after family ministry.

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 school will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. For van pickup, call 724-225-8211 by 8 p.m. today. Bible study begins at 1 p.m. Wednesday. nbchurch1896@verizon.net

At New Dominion Birth Kingdom Ministries, 240 N. Lincoln St., Washington, Sunday worship service will begin at 10:30 a.m. Outreach ministries are held every other Friday or Saturday. 724-223-1570; https://www.facebook.com/NDBKM

At New Hope Church, 22 Cortez Drive, Washington, coffee and donuts begin at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, followed by Sunday school for all ages at 9:45. Contemporary Sunday worship service led by the youth begins at 11, followed by a light lunch. On Tuesday, Word of New Hope Bible study begins at 7 p.m. in the church lounge. On Thursday, the deacons will meet at 6 p.m. The mission focus is small toys for Operation Shoebox. Return boxes by Nov. 8. The weekly sermon is broadcast at 7 and 11:30 a.m. Sundays on 101.5 WORD-FM. 724-222-7490

At New Hope Worship Center, Washington Church of God of Prophecy, 805 Maple Ave., Sunday school begins at 10 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Sunday evening service begins at 7. There is no evening service the third Sunday of the month, when a potluck dinner is held after the morning service. Wednesday worship service begins at 7 p.m.

At Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church, 300 Pike St., Meadow Lands, weekend Masses begin at 5 p.m. Saturday and 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. Spanish Mass begins at 2:30 p.m. Daily Mass begins at 10 a.m. On Wednesday, Mass is held at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Confession is held from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. and 4 to 4:45 p.m. Saturday. 724-222-1911; www.miraculousmedalchurch.org

At Pathway to Christ Baptist Church, 1395 Allison Ave., Washington, Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Bible study is held at 6 p.m. Tuesdays. Praise and worship service begins at 7 p.m. every Friday. Trunk or Treat will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31. 724-225-8036

At Peters Creek United Presbyterian Church, 250 Brookwood Road, Venetia, the Rev. Dr. Lawrence Stratton will preach at the 5 p.m. Sunday worship service. 724-941-3635

At Pigeon Creek Presbyterian Church, 45 Church Road, Eighty Four, Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:45. Bible study meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays. 724-225-3431; www.pigeoncreekchurch.com

At Riverview Baptist Church, 405 Main St., New Eagle, Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Choir practice is held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Mondays. Survivorz youth group for sixth- through 12th-graders meets from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Bible study is held from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. The fall Clothes-a-Rama will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. tomorrow. There will be free clothes and more. 724-258-8976; www.riverviewbc.us

At St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Sixth Street and Lookout Avenue, Charleroi, Sunday worship services begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m., with a fellowship hour following the late Mass. Sunday school will resume in September at 9:30 a.m. 724-483-4072; saintmarys2@verizon.net

At. St. George’s Anglican Church, 100 Bonar Ave., Waynesburg, worship and children’s Sunday school begin at 10:30 a.m. 724-499-5469

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. in the rectory chapel. 724-222-4087; sthilarychurch@comcast.net; www.sthilaryparish.org

At St. Louise de Marillac Parish, 320 McMurray Road, Upper St. Clair, weekly Marian devotions in honor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal and prayers for deliverance and healing are held Tuesdays as follows: 9 a.m. – Holy Mass; 9:30 a.m. – opening devotions for the daylong silent adoration of the Blessed Sacrament; 6:30 p.m. – recitation of the Holy Rosary; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. – confession; 7:30 p.m. – Novena in honor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal with healing prayers and benediction. 412-833-1010; www.stlouisedemarillac.org

At St. Patrick Parish, 317 W. Pike St., Canonsburg, weekend Masses begin at 5 p.m. Saturdays, and 7:30 and 10:30 a.m. and 12:15 and 4 p.m. Sundays. 724-745-6560

At St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 210 N. Jefferson Ave., Canonsburg, Sunday school for all ages begins at 10:15 a.m., followed by the Holy Communion worship service at 11:15. Bible study will meet from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday. 724-745-5962; www.lutheransonline.com/stpaulscanonsburg At Salvation Army, 60 E. Maiden St., Washington, Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11. Adult Bible study begins at 6 p.m. Wednesdays. 724-225-5740

At Servant Song Ministries, 720 E. High St., Waynesburg, healing prayer is held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays. 724-852-2133

At Temple of God Church, 505 E. Hallam Ave., Washington, Bible study begins at 11 a.m. Saturday. Prayer gathering begins at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, followed by Sunday school at 10 and the worship service at 11:30. Wednesday prayer service is held from 7 to 8 p.m. 724-225-9324

At Trinity Bible Fellowship, 1350 Park Ave., Washington, adult Christian education, coffee hour and prayer meeting begin at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, followed by the worship service at 10:30 and Sunday school at 11. Prayer meeting begins at 9 a.m. Monday. Prayer teams meet from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays. Newcomers are welcome. Promise youth group ministry begins at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Choir rehearsal begins at 7 p.m. Thursday.

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

At Washington Arbors, 154 N. College St., Washington, Bible study begins at 6 p.m. Saturdays, and the worship service begins at 3 p.m. Sundays.

At Washington Seventh-day Adventist Church, 901 N. Main St., Saturday worship service begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by Sabbath school for all ages. Adult Bible study begins at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Young adults meet at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Friday of the month. 724-222-7222; washington23adventistchurch@connect.org

At West Washington United Methodist Church, 625 Fayette St., youth Sunday school begins at 9:15 a.m. Sunday worship service will begin at 10. Junior church is provided for preschoolers through fifth-graders. Homecoming will be celebrated during the worship service and 50 year members will be recognized. A covered dish luncheon will be held at 11. The United Methodist Women will meet at 6 p.m. Monday in Fellowship Hall. 724-222-2280

At Wolfdale Bible Church, 2025 Jefferson Ave., Washington, Dr. Leon Foote of Georgia will conduct Revival Services at 10 and 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday. Services will be held at 7 p.m. thru Oct. 23. Come and hear old fashioned Bible preaching. For more information or transportation, call 724-228-0258.