Bell Memorial Presbyterian Church
Church News For May 19th, 2013
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
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The Rev. Derek Longbrake, pastor of the Bell Memorial Presbyterian Church, 610 Line Avenue, will speak during the 11 AM worship service. Laura Adams serves as Director of Music. Assisting with the service will be Ed Marshall and Noah Kastroll. Joining into the membership of Bell Memorial will be Austin Brandes, Elizabeth Falen, Abby Higby, and Emily Kastroll.
The Sacrament of Communion will be served. This is also Pentecost Sunday. Greeting the worshipers as they enter the church will be Mary Ann Gearhart and Edna Blake. Elders, Paul McConahy and Bob Kastroll will extend the hand of fellowship at the close of the service. Nursery care will be provided. There will be a meeting of the Anniversary Committee following the morning service.
Sunday -
Breakfast/Opening/Gathering at 9:30 AM
Funday/Sunday School at 9:45 AM
Morning Worship at 11 AM
Anniversary Committee Meeting at 12:15 PM
Monday -
Church Office Closed
Prayer Group meets at 10 AM
Tuesday -
The Young Adult Fellowship will meet at 8 AM in the Longbrake home
Wednesday -
Crossing Guard breakfast will be held at 9 AM
Thursday – Special session meeting at 6:30 PM
Saturday –
Men’s Prayer Breakfast will meet at 8 AM in the church kitchen
Practice for the piano and voice recital
Berean Presbyterian Church
Address: 229 Dutch Ridge Road
Ellwood City, PA 16117
Phone: (724)758-7671
www.bereanpca.org
Calvin Presbyterian Church
Church News For May 19, 2013
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: Sean Brubaker
Music Director/Organist: John Van Gorder
Parish Visitor: Ginny Brest
Children’s Sunday School Class and a Staffed Nursery is provided.
Office Hours: Monday: Closed, Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Wednesday
through Friday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
UPCOMING EVENTS AT CALVIN CHURCH
TODAY
May 19 Day of Pentecost
9:30 a.m. Agape Sunday School Class
9:45 a.m. M&M Sunday School Class
11:00 a.m. The Lord’s Day Worship
Coffee Hour by Group F
12:30 Stated Session meeting
THIS WEEK
20 Office Closed
7:00 p.m. Shenango Presbytery Listening Session – Dining Hall
21 6:00 p.m. Weight Watchers
23 Office Closed
NEXT SUNDAY
May 26 Trinity Snday
Summer Worship Hours Begin
10:00 a.m. The Lord’s Day Worship
Coffee Hour by Group A
LOOKING AHEAD
27 Memorial Day – Office Closed
28 6:00 p.m. Weight Watchers
June:
1 3:00-6:00 p.m. Open House at Sean & Amanda Brubaker’s Home
(814 Woodside Avenue, Ellwood City)
3 Summer Office Hours begin (Closed Monday/Tuesday)
7:00 p.m. Mission Committee Meeting
4 No Stewardship and Finance Committee meeting
8 9:00 a.m. Prayer Breakfast at The Wolverine Restaurant
2:00 p.m. Pschirer Open House Anniversary Celebration – Dining Hall
9 12:30 p.m. Stated Session meeting – Tentative
10 7:00 p.m. Board of Deacons meeting
11 1:00 p.m. Ellwood City Women’s Club meeting
18 12:00 – 6:00 p.m. Red Cross Blood Drive
6:00 p.m. Weight Watchers
Christ Presbyterian Church
Church info for May 19, 2013
325 Spring Avenue
724-758-4563
e-mail: christpc@verizon.net
Pastor: R. Tod Custer
Music Director: Marlene Holland
Christian Education Director: Donna Custer
Church Office Hours: 8:30-12:30 (Mon-Fri)
Lori Fagan, Secretary
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES AND SPECIAL EVENTS:
MAY 19, 2013 Pentecost
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
10:40 a.m. Kids Bells?
11:00 a.m. Worship/Confirmation/Communion class joins
12:00 p.m. Cake & Ice cream reception
6:00 p.m. Session
MAY 26, 2013
10:00 a.m. Worship
JUNE 2, 2013
10:00 a.m. Worship
JUNE 9, 2013
10:00 a.m. Worship
JUNE 16, 2013
10:00 a.m. Worship
6:00 P.M. Session
JUNE 23, 2013
10:00 a.m. Worship
JUNE 30, 2013
WORSHIP IN THE PARK
Session Meetings: 3rd Sunday of the Month, 6:00 p.m.
Deacon Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m.
Administration Mtg: 2nd Tues. of the Month, 7:00 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENT:
Christ Presbyterian Church, 325 Spring Ave, Ellwood City, is hosting a “Junk in the Trunk” Sale on Saturday, June 1 from 8 am to 1 pm. You can reserve a spot to sell your “treasures” or “crafts” for only $15. You keep the proceeds of everything that you sell, and what Christ Presbyterian makes on selling each slot goes towards local mission projects. Christ Presbyterian Church will be hosting a concession table, bake sale table and also their own church yard sale table. This event will be held rain or shine. For more information or to reserve a spot contact Joe McCraley at 724-758-1168 or email: jmccraley@verizon.net.
Dayspring Harvest Ministry
(see our ad at the top of Church Chatter)
Dayspring Harvest Ministries – 316 Sixth Street – Ellwood City. PA
WEBSITE: www.dayspringharvest.org
E-MAIL: dayspringharvestministries@verizon.net
PASTOR: Pastor Cynthia Antinossi
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
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 19, 2013
ADDRESS: 1862 Mercer Road
Ellwood City, PA 16117
PASTOR: Pastor Phil Conklin
WORSHIP LEADER: Cliff Kaufman
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)
SUNDAY – 9:30am Teacher Appreciation Breakfast
10:30am Morning Worship
TUESDAY – 9:00am Ladies’ Bible Study & Lunch
WEDNESDAY – 6:00pm Pizza Meal
6:45pm Children’s Classes, Youth Group, and Adult Bible Study
THURSDAY – 6:00pm Coordinating Team Meeting
NEXT SUNDAY – 8:45am Coffee & Donuts
9:30am Morning Worship
NO Sunday School
Contact Person: Chris LeViere 724-758-7970
Free Methodist Church
412 Glen Avenue, Ellwood City, PA 16117
Phone (724) 758-9494
website: www.churchontheisland.org
e-mail: pastor@churchontheisland.org
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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:
Wednesday – 6:30-8:00 Kid’s Junction (age 4 – 5th grade)
Thursday – 6:30-8:30 Genesis Youth (grades 6-12)
First United Methodist Church
Church News For May 19, 2013
www.firstumcec.org
416 Crescent Avenue, Ellwood City, PA 16117
724-758-6278
Email: firstumcec@zoominternet.net
Facebook: www.facebook.com/firstumcec
Worship Times: 11:00 a.m.
Speaker: Rev. James Cannistraci
Sermon: “The Power of the Wind”
WEEKLY SCHEDULE:
Sunday,May 19, 2013
6:00pm: NO YOUTH GROUP
June Newsletter Articles and Church Council Reports Deadline
Monday, May 20, 2013
6:00pm: Education Committee & Sunday School Teachers Meeting – Altruistic Room
6:30pm – 8:00pm: Boy Scouts
7:00pm: Trustees Meeting – Church Lounge
7:00pm – 9:00pm: Municipal Women’s Dinner – Private Event – Fellowship Hall
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
7:00am – 7:00pm: Primary Elections – Fellowship Hall
9:00am: Quilting- Quilter’s Room and Fellowship Hall
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
NO CHOIR PRACTICE UNTIL FALL
Thursday, May 23, 2013
10:00am – 3:00pm: Private Event – Church Lounge
7:00pm: Finance Committee Meeting – Church Lounge
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 5, 2013
Worship Service 8:30AM
Worship Service 10:30 AM
Sunday School at 9:30AM
Time of Fellowship 10:10AM
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
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
201 Chapel Drive, Ellwood City, PA
Phone: 724-758-7670
Email: pbc.officesecretary@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
ADDRESS: 258 Slippery Rock Drive
Ellwood City, PA 16117
PHONE: (724) 752-8892
WEBSITE: www.slipperyrockchurch.org
E-MAIL: srchurch1@verizon.net
DATE: SUNDAY, May 19, 2013
WORSHIP: 10:00am
SERMON: “Jump Right In!”
PASTOR: Rev. Julia Williamson
SUNDAY SCHOOL:
9:00am Adult Bible Study
9:15am Tweens Class
10:15am Children’s Sunday School
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
Sunday(19th) – 8:30am Personnel Committee Meeting
11:00am Church Life /Worship & Music Committee Meeting
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Reminder: Church Life & Worship & Music is meeting SUNDAY after worship.
Monday night, May 20th, 7 PM at Calvin Church there will be a listening session about the surveys completed recently. We will be lead in conversation by members of the Presbytery Future Committee. All are welcome.
Spread the word that worship for EVERYONE on Sunday, June 2, 10 AM will be at Camp Allegheny, 140 Jenkins Circle. (Turn left at the top of Mt. Hope Rd. onto Dutch Ridge Rd. Take first right onto Camp Allegheny Rd. The camp will be 1.3 miles on your left.) Dress casually and bring a dish to share for lunch afterwards.
The Carpenter’s Project is still accepting requests from homeowners. You are eligible if you own your home and live in the Ellwood City or Riverside School Districts. There are no financial requirements. Donations are not required, but accepted. Homeowners may call Marsha Timblin (651-8776) or Steven Miller (201-0295). Don’t forget our church is responsible for our portion of drinks. Name brand sodas and 16.9 ounce bottled water. Please no Mountain Dew!
Large print Bibles and bulletins are available in the narthex for anyone who would like to use one.
Summer Office Hours begin June 1st, Katy will be in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 9am – 1pm.
Carpenter’s Project Fundraiser – Bring your date, family, and friends and join us for a fun night at a special presentation of Around the World in 80 Days. The show will be held on June 12th at the Red Barn Theater. It will be directed by Annette Quinn. Tickets are $12 a piece. To order or for more information, please call Kathy at (724)752-9294 or Joyce at (724)758-3327.
St. Elias Orthodox Church
St. Elias Orthodox Church
425 Cherry Way, Ellwood City
www.sainteliasellwood.com
Church News For May 5, 2013
Rev. Fr. John Schmidt
Cantors: Juliana Thetford and Marina Thetford
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
307 WAYNE AVE. ELLWOOD CITY
Church News For MAY 19, 2013
DAY OF PENTECOST
COMMUNION SERVICE – NO
SERVICE BEGINS: 10:00 AM
WORSHIP LEADER: MR. ROBERT NIGGEL
GREETERS: KAREN & DEAN SCHULLER
READER: ROSS WYSZOMIERSKI
ORGANIST: BETSY / JEFF BERENDT
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
Church News For May 19, 2013
207 Spring Avenue, Ellwood City, PA 16117
Phone: 724-752-3050
Contact: Melissa Davis, Secretary
9:15 AM – Sunday School
10:30 AM – The Service of Holy Communion
May 19, 2013
Pentecost Sunday
Confirmation
Sermon: “A Forever Advocate”
Youth Choir Anthem: “Every Time I Feel the Spirit”
MISSION STATEMENT: We are committed to being God’s Presence in the Ellwood City area with a mission of evangelism and outreach that seeks to spread the Good News in Jesus Christ, inviting others to join us in the worship and work of our Lord. We are committed to read, study, and meditate upon the Word of God. And through prayer and the Holy Spirit’s guidance, we are empowered to respond to those in need.
Ministers The Members of Trinity
Pastor Pastor Peggy Suhr-Barkley
Music Director David Spielvogel II
Children’s Choir Director Barb DeCooman
This Week at Trinity:
Sunday:
Pentecost Sunday / Confirmation
4:00 Thrivent Financial for Lutherans at Trinity New Brighton
6:00 Pre-Assembly Caucus
Tuesday:
Primary Elections
Wednesday:
7:00 Chancel Choir
Thursday:
6:30 Scouts
7:00 Women’s AA Meeting
7:00 VBS Planning Meeting
Mark your calendars for these special dates!
June 2 Early Worship Begins
June 9 Recognition Luncheon
July 22 – 25 VBS
Nursery Care is available downstairs for infants and children up to 5 years of age.
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 12, 2013
291 Wurtemburg Road
Ellwood City, PA 16117
724-758-4709
wpresbyterian@zoominternet.net
Pastor: Dr. Daniel Stinson
Sermon: “A Before and After Portrait”
Pianist: Wendy Grimes
Sunday, May 19
9:45 am: Sunday School
11:00 am: Worship Service – Communion
Noon: Graduation Luncheon
Following Luncheon: Committee & Session Meetings
Monday, May 20
5:00 pm: Wurtemburg United Methodist Church Mother & Daughter Banquet
Wednesday, May 15
9:00 am: Quilting
6:00 pm: Esther Circle, Ruth Marshall hostess
Thursday, May 16
7:30 pm: Jazz Band
Sunday, May 19
9:45 am: Sunday School
11:00 am: Worship Service
MAY/JUNE WORSHIP ASSISTANTS AND HELPERS
Greeters
May 19: Scott & Sherri McCarty
May 26: Norma Fisher, Bonnie Phillippi
June 2: Jay & Patti Petrak
June 9: Jeff & Karen MacDonald
Hospital Visitation
May 19: Patti Petrak & Susan Sommers
May 26: Jim & Cindy Rosaci
June 2: Jeff & Karen MacDonald
June 9: Ben & Ruth Ann McDanel
Liturgist
May 19: Donna Cook
May 26: Gary MacDonald
June 2: Cindy Rosaci
June 9: Susan Sommers
May/June Ushers
May: Ken Scott, Curt Marshall, Ted Scott, Ben McDanel
June: Jack MacDonald, Arlene MacDonald, Susan Sommers, Dave Phillippi
SUNDAY: The communion will be served in our pews this morning. Our graduates will be passing the bread and juice trays. Please wait until all received the bread and until the words are spoken before eating. Likewise with the passing and drinking of the cup. This is the Lord’s Table and is therefore open to all who care to share this meal of God’s Love.
Noon – Graduate Luncheon, Committee Meetings will follow.
Congratulations to all of our Graduates:
High School:
- Logan Petrak – Lincoln
- Ally (Yurik) Phillippi – GED
- Nicholas Vercilla – New Castle
College:
- Gabrielle Krummert – Slippery Rock University
- Lee Little – Slippery Rock University
- Kevin McCarty – Westminster College
- Lindsay McCowin – Culinary Arts of Indiana University of PA
Vacation Bible School at the Wurtemburg Methodist Church will be held August 5-9, 2013.
Address for our campers who will be attending camp on June 30 and July 7-12 is: Seneca Hills Bible Camp, 276 Damascus Road, Polk, PA 16342. Web site for camp is www.senecahills.com
Ellwood City Area Civic Chorale:
The following is the schedule for the 2013 Spring/Summer Concert Series:The following is the schedule for the 2013 Spring/Summer Concert Series:
Sunday, May 19th - 3:00 p.m. - Park Presbyterian Church, Beaver
Monday, May 27th – 9:00 a.m. – Memorial Day Services, Koppel
Monday, May 27th – 11:00 a.m. – Memorial Day Services, Ellwood City
Saturday, June 29th – 3:00 p.m. – Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, and Food Festival
Our own Ruth Marshall is a member of the Chorale.
The NURSERY is available for children 4-years and under during worship. The Deacons are looking for people to volunteer in the nursery during worship. Contact Sharon Pistorius or Ruth Ann McDanel.
Wurtemburg United Methodist Church
Church News For May 19, 2013
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
Website – http://www.wurtemburgunitedmethodistchurch.com/
PASTOR: Jean A. Smith
Music Director: Diana Franus
Organist: Susan Boots
Children’s Choir: Deborah Cochenour
Generations United Together, Growing in Faith
WORSHIP SERVICES – Sunday 10:20 am; Nursery available
Kid’s Church – 10:20 am
SUNDAY SCHOOL – 9:15 am
Nursery, Various classes for Children, Adult Classes, Confirmation Classes
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
Mondays – AA Meeting 7:30 pm
Tuesdays – Sewing Class 6:30 pm
Wednesdays – Youth Group – 6:00 pm (1st Wed. of the month beginning of June)
AA Meeting 7:30 pm
MONTHLY ACTIVITIES
United Methodist Women -3rd Monday 6:30 pm
Dinner Out – 1st Thursday 6:30 pm
Trustees – 2nd Thursday 6:30 pm
Church Council – 2nd Thursday 7:00 pm
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
Monday, May 20 – Mother Daughter Banquet at 6:00 pm at the Wurtemburg Presbyterian Church
