Bell Memorial Presbyterian Church
Church News For May 13, 2012
Bell Memorial Presbyterian Church – sharing God’s Mission in the World
Phone 724-758-3458
Email bellmemorial@verizon.net
Web page www.e-bellmemorial.org
Check us out on Facebook
The Rev. Derek Longbrake, serves as pastor of the Bell Memorial Presbyterian Church, 610 Line Avenue,
Martha Longbrake will be the guest speaker during the 11 AM worship service.
Laura Adams serves as Director of Music
Assisting with the service will be Lisa and Alaina Caldwell
Communion will be served.
Greeting at the beginning of the service will be The Caccia Family and Peggy Campbell and at the close of the service elders Mervin Rice and Kathy Newton
Nursery care will be provided.
Junior Church will be held under the leadership of Alaina Caldwell
Praise Team will practice at 9 AM
Breakfast will begin at 9:30 AM
Funday/Sunday School classes will begin at 9:45 AM
Monday –
Church Office closed
Prayer Group will meet at 10 AM
Saturday – May 19th –
Family Camp Weekend begins at 3 PM
Berean Presbyterian Church
Address: 229 Dutch Ridge Road
Ellwood City, PA 16117
Phone: (724)758-7671
www.bereanpca.org
Big House Ministries
516 Oliver Avenue (behind the fire dept.)
724-752-9130
e-mail: ecbighouse@yahoo.com
myspace & facebook / ecbighouse
Contact: Michelle Boggs, Director
We are a Christian Youth and Family Recreation center. We provide a safe place for the youth of our community to come together. We have board games, video games, computers, pool tables, foosball, air hockey, and ping pong. We provide special events such as concerts, an annual all-nighter, Christmas party, and movie nights. During our Open Rec and Just For You times we have a devotional and prayer time.
Monday – 2:45 -4:15 (Open Rec ~ ages 11-18)
Tuesday – 7:00 – 9:00 PM (“Just for You” ~ ages 18 and over)
Wednesday – 2:45 -4:15 and 6:30 – 8:30 PM (Open Rec ~ ages 11-18)
Thursday – 2:45 -5:30 (Open Rec ~ ages 11-18)
Tutoring is available, by request, at no charge.
Special family and youth events are posted on door and on Facebook.
Calvin Presbyterian Church
Church News For May 13, 2012
Calvin Presbyterian Church – We seek to make everyone we meet a sharer in Christ, our peace!
615 Crescent Avenue Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-4258
www.CalvinChurch-EllwoodCity.org
email: calvinch@verizon.net
Pastor: Rev. Jim Latta
Music Director/Organist: John Van Gorder
Parish Visitor: Ginny Brest
Office Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
UPCOMING EVENTS AT CALVIN CHURCH
TODAY
May 13 Sixth Sunday of Easter
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. The Lord’s Day Worship
Ascension Sunday – Celebrated
Mother’s Day Offering
Coffee Hour by Group C
THIS WEEK
May 14 7:00 p.m. Board of Deacons meeting
15 6:00 p.m. Weight Watchers
NEXT SUNDAY
May 20 Seventh Sunday of Easter
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. The Lord’s Day Worship
Coffee Hour by Group D
LOOKING AHEAD
May 22 Office Closed
6:00 p.m. Weight Watchers
27 Summer Worship Hours begin
The Lord’s Supper
28 Memorial Day – Office Closed
29 6:00 p.m. Weight Watchers
June 4 Summer Church Office Hours begin
7:00 p.m. Mission Committee meeting
5 9:30 a.m. Stewardship and Finance Committee meeting
6:00 p.m. Weight Watchers
9 9:00 a.m. Prayer Breakfast at The Wolverine Restaurant
10 12:45 p.m. Stated Session meeting – Tentative
11 7:00 p.m. Board of Deacons meeting
12 12 p.m.-6 p.m. Red Cross Blood Drive
6:00 p.m. Weight Watchers
13 12:00 p.m. Ellwood City Women’s Club meeting
17 Father’s Day
Camp Run Presbyterian Church
Location: 489 Church Road, Franklin Twp. Fombell.
Directions: Church Road intersects Route 288 7 Miles east of Ellwood City and 3 miles west of Zelie.
Contact information: Phone: 724-368-8446. email: crcpastor@access995.com Snail Mail: P.O. Box 27, Fombell, PA 16123
Pastor: Andy Shaffer
Ministers: The Congregation
Pianist: Jessica Kennedy
Choir Director: Ed Kelly
Ministries Connected with CRC
Sunday Worship Celebration begins at 9:30 am
Small Group Bible Study Classes for adults and kids at 10:45 am
Sunday Children’s Ministries include: Nursery for Infants and Toddlers; Preschool Worship Ministry led by Cecil Overcashier; Jr. Church Worship Ministry (grades K to 6) led by Joel Montgomery.
Fombell Area Meals On Wheels delivers meals to clients living between Zelie and Ellwood City. Contact CRC to receive meals and to become a volunteer driver.
Home Group Bible Study each Monday at 1:30 pm. Call CRC for details.
Moms In Touch International is a prayer ministry. CRC hosts a Moms In Touch prayer ministry that is dedicated to pray for children, teachers, activities of the Riverside School District.
Youth Groups meet on Saturdays. “The Connection” (grades 4 to 6) meets 5 to 7 pm. “The Upper Room” (grades 7 to 12) meets 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Youth Group Fellowship Meal is 7:00 to 7:30 pm. Call CRC for schedule and details.
Friendship Circle meets on 3rd Wednesday of each month at 8:00 pm
Trustees Meeting is 1st Sunday of month at 8:30 am
Session Meeting is 2nd Sunday of month at 6:00 pm
Other Ministry Information:
“Fireproof: Don’t Leave Your Partner Behind”. A Marriage Encouragement Seminar will be held at Franklin Twp. Vol. Fire Dept. on Feb. 8, 15, 22, March 1, 8, 15 from 2 to 4 pm. This seminar will be led by Andy & Cheri Shaffer. Childcare is available. For more information and to RSVP for the seminar and for Childcare, call CRC at 725-368-8446.
Christ Presbyterian Church
325 Spring Avenue
724-758-4563
e-mail: christpc@verizon.net
Pastor: R. Tod Custer
Music Director: Marlene Holland
Christian Education Director: Donna Custer
Summer Worship Hours: 10:00 a.m.
Summer Sunday School – NO SUNDAY SCHOOL
Church Office Hours: 8:30-12:30 (Mon-Fri)
Lori Fagan, Secretary
Dayspring Harvest Ministry
(see our ad at the top of Church Chatter)
WEBSITE: www.dayspringharvest.org E-MAIL: dayspringharvestministries@verizon.net
TIME: 10 a.m.
PASTOR: Cynthia Antinossi
MESSAGE: One Savior, Jesus Christ our LORD
Edgewood Baptist Church
430 Edgewood Road
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
724-843-2889
Pastor Michael Coleman
Imagine What God Can Do!
Growth Groups: 9:30 am
Worship Service: 10:45 am
Ellport Community Church
www.ellportcommunitychurch.org
Pastor: Calvin Henderson
Youth Pastor: Tom Milnes
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
10:45 a.m. Worship – Traditional & Contemporary Praise Service
Weekly:
Sunday Evening – 6:00 p.m. – Inferno Youth Group
Sunday Evening – 6:00 p.m. – Prayer Meeting
Wednesday Evening – 6:30 p.m. – Bible Study
Thursday Evening – 6:30 p.m. – Inferno Youth Group
First Baptist Church
220 Fountain Avenue
Ellwood City, PA 16117
E-mail: fbc16117@yahoo.com
www.fbc-ellwoodcity.webs.com
Church Office (724)758-5248
To learn more about First Baptist Church please visit our web site: www.fbc-ellwoodcity.webs.com
First Baptist Church would like to thank the community for its continued support and prayers regarding the damage to our recreation building from the storm on September 26. God is watching over us and everything is in His hands.
UPCOMING EVENTS
January
8th – Youth Meeting at church @ 6:00
Also, sometime during January, we will have a Tech Challenge (give up social networking, texting, etc. for one week except when needed for homework) See if YOU can meet the challenge!
A Bible Drill is also in the works – test your knowledge of the bible!
Teaching the Precious Gospel of Grace and God’s Love!
We offer salvation through Jesus Christ, and personal freedom through God’s Word. Learn to live a fulfilling and prosperous life, despite trials and circumstances that may come against us. A new anointing of God is pouring out on our nation. You can expect to see great things happen here and across our Country. Come and experience freedom and joy in your life like you’ve never experienced it before!
Services:
Sunday Morning Worship @ 10:30
Sunday Morning Service @ 11:00
Sunday Morning Youth Service @11:00
Sunday Evening Teen Youth @ 6:00
Wednesday Evening Grades 1 – 5@ 6:00
Thursday Woman’s Bible Study @7: 00 – Held at Pam McCarthy’s home. If you have any questions, see Pam before or after the Sunday Service.
First Church of God
Church News For May 13, 2012
ADDRESS: 1862 Mercer Road
Ellwood City, PA 16117
PASTOR: Pastor Phil Conklin
WORSHIP LEADER: Jeff Syphrit
PHONE: 724-758-7970
FAX: 724-758-3883
E-MAIL ADDRESS: secretary.fcog.ec@zoominternet.net
WEBSITE: www.ecfcog.org
SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:30 AM
MORNING WORSHIP: 10:30 AM
WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEAL: 6:00 PM
WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY: 6:45 PM
Weekly Activities: (This Week at First Church of God)
TUESDAY – 9:00am Ladies’ Bible Study
5:30pm Golf Night
WEDNESDAY – 9:00am Young at Heart Outing to the Pittsburgh Aviary
6:00pm Ham Meal
6:45pm Children’s Classes, Youth Group, and Adult Bible Study
THURSDAY – 6:00pm Property/Finance Team Meeting
NEXT SUNDAY, May 20th – 9:15am Teacher Appreciation Breakfast
10:30am Morning Worship
First United Methodist Church
Church News For April 8, 2012
www.firstumcec.org
416 Crescent Avenue, Ellwood City, PA 16117
724-758-6278
Email: firstumcec@zoominternet.net
Facebook: www.facebook.com/firstumcec
Pastor: Rev. James A. Cannistraci
Organist and Choir Director: Candace Aikins
Worship Time: 11:00 a.m.
Sermon: “The Miracle of A New Beginning!”
Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Sunday, April 8 Easter
9:00 a.m. Shepherd’s Sunday School Class and Breakfast
9:45 a.m. Egg Hunt / Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Worship Service
Monday, April 9
6:30 p.m. Boy Scout Troop Meeting
Tuesday, April 10
9:00 a.m. Quilting
7:00 p.m. PPR
Wednesday, April 11
6:30 p.m. Cub Scout Den Meetings
Rummage Sale Set-Up
7:00 p.m. Choir Practice
Thursday, April 12
Rummage Sale
6:00 p.m. Cub Scout Pack Committee Meeting
7:30 p.m. Boy Scout Troop Committee Meeting
Friday, April 13
Rummage Sale
10:00 a.m. Coffee Talk
Saturday, April 14
Rummage Sale
Next Sunday, April 15
9:00 a.m. Shepherd’s Sunday School Class and Breakfast
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Worship
6:00 p.m. God’s Champions at Providence Baptist
6:00 p.m. Youth Group
Free Methodist Church
412 Glen Avenue, Ellwood City, PA 16117
Phone (724) 758-9494
website: www.churchontheisland.org
e-mail: pastor@churchontheisland.org
Find E.c. Free-Methodist on Facebook
Pastor: Rev. Todd Onink
Sunday Service times:
Sunday school – 9:30
Morning worship – 10:45
(Jr. church and nursery provided during morning worship)
Mid-week youth and children’s programs:
Thursday – 6:30-8:30 Genesis Youth (grades 6-12)
7:00-8:00 Kid’s Junction (age 4 – 5th grade)
Lighthouse Assembly of God
537 North Street
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724)758-8323
Sunday School – 10:00 a.m.
Church Service/Contemporary praise and worship – 11:00 a.m.
(Nursery and Jr. Church provided)
City Wide Youth Connection…The Nehemiah Assignment
(CWYC) Grades 7 – 12
Sunday 6 – 9 p.m.
Youth events are announced weekly
Monthly church fellowship luncheons
Lillyville Church Of God
Church News For May 6, 2012
Worship Service 8:30AM
Worship Service 10:30 AM
Sunday School at 9:30AM
Time of Fellowship 10:00AM
CHURCH: LILLYVILLE CHURCH OF GOD
408 HICKERNELL RD.
ELLWOOD CITY, PA 16117
PHONE: 724-758-8258
E-MAIL: lillyville@verizon.net
Website: www.lillyville.cggc.org
PASTOR: Dennis E. Arndt
Sunday: 6:00pm All daughters banquet
Monday 7:00pm Women’s Adult Bible Study
7:00pm Singing at Katera’s Kove
Tuesday Noon Been There Done That Gang
6:30pm Knitting Class
Wednesday 6:00pm Choir
6:30pm Intercessory Prayer
6:45pm Youth Group
7:00pm Adult Bible Study
Friday and Saturday Yard Sale Friday 8am-4:00pm Sat. 8am -1pm
North Sewickley Presbyterian Church
Located at: 106 Chapel Drive, Ellwood City, PA 16117 (across from Shakespeare’s Restaurant)
724.752.1272
E-mail: nspc@zoominternet.net
Website: www.nspreschurch.org
Pastor: Dr. Maurice Smith
E-mail: pastormauri@zoominternet.net
Sunday Worship Services at 10:00 a.m.
Followed by a time of fellowship
Sunday School at 11:30 a.m.
The vision of our congregation is “To know Jesus Christ and to make Him known.” We would love to have you worship with us or attend one of our many ministry opportunities. The following is a list of our core activities; for more details or to submit a prayer request, visit our informative website: www.nspreschurch.org or you can telephone the church office (724.752.1272).
- Dynamic Worship at 10:00 a.m. on Sundays
- Sunday School classes for all ages at 11:30 a.m.
- Prayer and Praise Service on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.
- Monthly Fellowship Activities
- Monthly Bible Studies as well as periodic short-term studies
- Kids’ Quest and BreakAway after-school programs
- Sunday Evening Youth Group
- Vacation Bible School
- Summer’s Best Two Weeks Day Camp
- Community Involvement Food Assistance (must be pre-qualified)
- Mission Trip Opportunities
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Park Gate Baptist Church
FAX: 724-758-0685
Ellwood City.org
An Independent Baptist Church
Pastor David Childs
2840 River Road, Ellwood City, PA 16117
Email: parkgatebaptist@gmail.com
Website: www.parkgatebaptist.com
Study God’s Word and Share in God’s Love.
Greeters: Cindy Childs; Melody Childs
Coffee and Fellowship: 9:30am
Sunday School: 9:45am
Morning Service – 10:45am
Evening Service – 6PM
Activities for the Week:
Wednesday: Bible Study and Prayer at 6PM
Providence Baptist Church
Pastor Andy Pepe
201 Chapel Drive, Ellwood City, PA
Phone: 724-758-7670
Email: pbc.pastor@verizon.net
Website: www.theProvidenceBaptistChurch.org
Opportunities for Worship
Sunday – 9:30 am – Sunday School for all ages
10:45 am – Worship Service
Wednesday – 6:30 pm – Bible Study and Prayer
Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church
Church News For May 13, 2012
ADDRESS: 258 Slippery Rock Drive
Ellwood City, PA 16117
PHONE: (724) 752-8892
WEBSITE: www.slipperyrockchurch.org
E-MAIL: srchurch1@verizon.net
MOTHER’S DAY
WORSHIP: 10:00am
SERMON: “Musings on Mothers”
PASTOR: Rev. Julia Williamson
SPECIAL MUSIC: “How I Love Your Word”
SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:00am Adult Bible Study
10:15am Children’s Sunday School
CALENDAR
Monday (14th) Noon Martha Circle
6pm Work Day
ANNOUNCEMENTS
A work day will be held tomorrow, Monday, May 14th at 6 PM. Everybody is invited to come and bring a pair of work gloves.
Vacation Bible School- “Sonrise National Park Adventure”- is coming soon, June 11-15, 6-8:15 PM at the Wurtemburg Presbyterian Church. Don’t forget to bring in your pennies and put them in the jar in the narthex.
If you know a young adult in our church who will be receiving their high school diploma, 2-year associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree, give the office a call. We need the name of the student, the school, and the degree. Thank you!
Copies of The Lemon Tree, our book discussion selection for June 10th, are in the narthex. The Lemon Tree is the story of two families – one Israeli and one Palestinian- who live in the same house at different times and who gradually build a friendship over the years. Please sign the sheet when you take your copy. Cost is $8.
The Carpenter’s Project is now accepting requests from homeowners for outside repairs, clean up jobs and painting. Priority is given to those who have never received assistance in previous years. There are no financial requirements. Homeowners may call Beth Andrews or Steven Miller. The Carpenter’s Project Work Forms are now available in the narthex.
Volunteers are needed to help in many capacities, June 30-July 7 when General Assembly meets in Pittsburgh. Visitors are also welcome. Perhaps we could get a group together to visit General Assembly for one of the days. If you are interested in volunteering, visiting or would like more information, please contact Pastor Julia or visit www.Cola2012.org.
We are still collecting items for the Yellow Ribbon Girls. Candy canes, nativity scenes, and monetary donations are accepted throughout the year. Monetary donations can be made at any ESB Bank.
We need your help cutting the grass! Your contribution to help in paying our lawn mower is welcome! Please make your check payable to Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church (memo: Grass Cutting) and place in the offering plate.
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Church News For May 13, 2012
ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH , ELLWOOD CITY
307 WAYNE AVE. ELLWOOD CITY
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
COMMUNION SERVICE – YES
SERVICE BEGINS: 10:00 AM
WORSHIP LEADER: THE REV. JERRY HUHN
GREETERS:BETSY / JEFF BERENDT
READER: BETH WYSZOMIERSKI
ORGANIST: MEGAN MCLACHLAN
ALTAR CARE: JULIE / JEFF D’AMICO
Word Alive Church
www.wordalivechurch.com
124 Scenic Hill Blvd. Ellwood City, PA 16117
Pastor: Cliff Reynolds
Assistant Pastors: Marvin Mayle / MAtt Reynolds / Alan Marsh
Sunday Worship 10 a.m.
Sunday Prayer: 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Worship 7:00 p.m.
Weekly Schedule:
Sunday: Foundations Class 9:10 am / Nursery and young children 10:00 am / Explorers (grade 1-6) 10:00 am / Passage Way (grades 7-9) 10:30 am / Paradise youth group (grades 10-12) 6:30 pm @ the Paradise Building
Monday: All men’s group: 6:45 pm @ the Paradise Building / Grace Class (women) 6:45 pm @ the Paradise Building
Wednesday: Nursery and Young Children: 7:00 pm / Explorers (grade 1-6) 7:00 pm / Passage way (grades 7-9) 7:30 pm / Paradise youth group (grades 10-12) 7:30 pm / Elevate (18-30 years old) 8:15 pm @ the paradise building
Thursday: Word Power Prayer: 9:30 am / Word Power Bible Study: 10:00 am
Wurtemburg Presbyterian Church
Church News For May 6, 2012
P.O. Box 709
Wurtemburg Road
Ellwood City, PA 16117
724-758-4709–phone number and fax line
E-mail – Church office: wpresbyterian@zoominternet.net
Pastor: Dr. Daniel Stinson
Pianist: Wendy Grimes
Sermon: “Abiding and Becoming”
Children’s Moment: Dr. Stinson
This Week’s Calendar
Sunday,
May 6
9:45am: Sunday School
11am: Worship Service
Noon: Committees Meeting
1pm: Session Meeting
5pm: Mother & Daughter Banquet
Tuesday,
May 8
12:30pm Helen Hines Circle
Wednesday,
May 9
9am: Quilting
Thursday,
May 10
7:30pm: Jazz Band practice
Sunday,
May 13
9:15am: Breakfast
9:45am: Sunday School
11am: Worship Service
May Worship Assistants and Helpers
Greeters
May 6: Ken Scott and Ted Scott
May 13: Harriet Marshall & Patti Petrak
May 20: Leona Crable & Jackie Streckheisen
May 27: Karen Krummert & Susan Sommers
Hospital
Visitation
May 6: Donna Cook & Norma Fisher
May 13: Ken and Linda Scott
May 20: Joe & Julia Cisco
May 27: Curt & Ruth Marshall
Liturgist
May 6: Linda Scott
May 13: Scott McCarty
May 20: Arlene MacDonald
May 27: Gary MacDonald
May
Ushers
Cindy Baldwin, Diane Moser, Sue Marshall, Linda Scott, and Tyler Boring
Announcements:
We will be receiving donations for the Ellwood City Ministerium Food Bank next Sunday (May 6th). Donations can be left in the narthex.
Our Monthly Continental Breakfast will begin next Sunday (May 6th) at 9:15 a.m. Come join us as we celebrate May birthdays and anniversaries.
Committees will be meeting next Sunday (May 6th) following the morning worship service. A lunch will be provided. Session members will hold their monthly meeting at 1 p.m.
The Annual Mother and Daughter Banquet will be held on Sunday, May 6th at 5 p.m. The program will be “How’s Your Heart?”
Pentecost Sunday is May 27th. It is considered the “Birthday of the Church” and we will celebrate it with the reception of new members. Anyone interested in becoming a member of the Wurtemburg Presbyterian Church is asked to attend three sessions with Dr. Dan on Sundays, May 6, 13, and 20 from 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. Speak with Dr. Dan today if you are interested.
The Carpenter’s Project is now accepting requests from homeowners. Those requesting assistance are eligible if they own the home they want repaired and are living in it. Projects include painting, small cement repair jobs, power washing, shrub trimming, wheelchair ramp building, small exterior maintenance/repair/carpentry jobs, some window repair, etc. Priority is given to those who have never received assistance in previous years. There are no financial requirements. Homeowners may call Beth Andrews or Steven Miller
Have you thought about volunteering with The Carpenter’s Project during the July 9-13 work week? Information is available from the Cindy Rosaci.
Wurtemburg United Methodist Church
Church News For March 18, 2012
1244 Portersville Road, on Rt 488, East of Ellwood City
Ellwood City, PA 16117
Phone: 724-758-9685 church
Email – church office: wumchurch@zoominternet.net
PASTOR: Jean A. Smith
Music Director: Diana Franus
Organist: Susan Boots
Children’s Choir: Deborah Cochenour
The congregation’s mission is to reflect God’s grace and love to all by following the example to Jesus Christ.
WORSHIP SERVICES – Sunday 10:20 am; Nursery available
Kid’s Church – 10:20 am
SUNDAY SCHOOL – 9:15 am
Nursery, Various classes for Children, Parenting Class, Adult Classes
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
Mondays – AA Meeting 8:00 pm
Volleyball – times vary
Tuesdays – Sewing Class 6:30 pm
Wednesdays – Prayer and Bible Study 6:00 pm
Children’s Choir 6:00 pm
Adult Choir 7:00 pm
AA Meeting 8:00 pm
MONTHLY ACTIVITIES
United Methodist Women -1st Tuesday 10:00 am
Junior Girl Scout Meeting – 1st and 3rd Monday 6:00 pm
Ladies Dinner Out – 1st Thursday 6:30 pm
Trustees – 2nd Thursday 6:00 pm
Church Council – 2nd Thursday 7:00 pm
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
March 2nd: United Wesleyan Class – attend Riverside HS Play
March 6th 9:00 am: UMW – Baking Cookies for Soldiers
March 10th 4:00-6:30 pm – SOUP SUPPER – Chicken Noodle & Beef Veggie
March 31st 2:00 pm – Nursing Home Caroling
April 3rd 7:00 pm – UMW – A Pajama Party for Crisis Shelter of Lawrence Co
April 4th 7:00 pm – Ash Wednesday Service
April 6th 6:00 pm – Good Friday Service at Wurtemburg Presbyterian Church
