Church Chatter- News for Week of April 28th

Bell Memorial Presbyterian Church – sharing God’s Mission in the World
610 Line Ave., Ellwood City, PA 16117
Phone: 724-758-3458
Email: bellmemorial@zoominternet.net
Facebook: www.facebook.com/BMPCEC/
Website: www.bellmemorialpc.org/

Worship Time – Sunday, 11:00 A.M.
Pastor Steve Plyler

JUNIOR CHURCH (K – 6TH) | 11:00 AM
Kids K – 6th transition to the upstairs art room after the children’s message .

NURSERY (2 YEARS – PRE K) | 11:00 AM
Children age 2 yrs through pre-K proceed to the church nursery after the children’s message.

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Berean Presbyterian Church

Address: 229 Dutch Ridge Road, Ellwood City
Ellwood City, PA 16117
Phone: (724)758-7671
Email: berean@zoominternet.net
Website: www.bereanpca.org

Opening Time of Praise: 9:30 a.m.
Sunday School Classes: 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship Services; 10:45 a.m.

Pastor: Rev. Cody Hooper

SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 2024

Beginning April 14th, Berean Presbyterian Church will have two services:

The morning service begins at 10:45 and Pastor Cody Hooper will be preaching on the following:
Sermon text: Luke 10:1-24
Sermon title: “Heralds of the Kingdom”

We will observe the sacrament of the Lord’s supper during the morning service.

The evening service begins at 6:00 and Pastor Cody will be preaching from the book of Ezekiel:
Sermon text: Ezekiel 2:1-10
Sermon title: “A Rebellious House”

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Calvin Presbyterian Church

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.calvinpresby.com
email: calvinellwood@gmail.com

Pastor: Rev. Dr. Sean Brubaker
Music Director/Organist: John Van Gorder
Church Office Hours: Wed-Thurs-Fri: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. We are also accessing email and phone messages remotely, so feel free to contact us at 724-758-4258 or calvinellwood@gmail.com if there is anything you need!

Weekly information for the week of April 28, 2024:

Worship in the sanctuary on Sundays, at 11 AM. Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 AM. Children’s Church is held during the 11 AM worship service. Children in grades K-5 are excused mid-service to open God’s Word and do fun activities together. Nursery available for children Age 4 and younger (nursery attendant present). You can also participate in the service using the live video stream via our website or on YouTube (www.youtube.com/calvinpresby/streams). The video and worship program are available on our website www.calvinpresby.com/livestream .

This week at Calvin:

Sunday:
9:30 AM – Sunday School Classes for all ages 11 AM – Worship
6:30 PM – Youth Group (Grades 6-12)

Monday-Tuesday: Church Office Closed.

Tuesday:
6:30 PM – Fitness Group – All ages welcome! 6:30 PM – Girl Scouts meeting.

Wednesday:
7 PM – Choir Rehearsal.

Thursday:
6:30 PM – Sanctuary Jazz Band Rehearsal.

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Christ Presbyterian Church

We seek to make everyone we meet a sharer in Christ, our peace!
325 Spring Avenue, Ellwood City, PA 16117
724-758-4563
e-mail: christpcellwoodcity@gmail.com
Website: www.christpresbyterianellwood.com

Pastor: R. Tod Custer
Music Director:  Mark Smith
Christian Education Director: Donna Custer

Church Office Hours: 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (Monday-Friday)
Tracy Fox, Secretary

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES AND SPECIAL EVENTS:

9:45 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Worship in the sanctuary And on Facebook Live under Christ Presbyterian Church
12:00 Congregational Meeting to elect officers

Session Meetings: 3rd Monday of the Month, 7:00 p.m.
Deacon Meetings: 1st Monday of the month
Administration Mtg: 2nd Monday of the Month, 7:00 p.m.
Next C.E. Meeting: 2nd Monday of the month
Next Worship & Music Meeting: 2nd Monday of the month, 6:00 p.m.

285 Concord Church Road, Beaver Falls, PA 15010
phone: 724-846-4739
website: www.celebrateconcord.com
email: info@celebrateconcord.com

John Phipps, Senior Pastor

Traditional Service, Sunday – 8:30 & 11:00 AM
Contemporary Service, Sunday – 11:00 AM
Sunday School – 9:45 AM
Youth Sunday – 6:00 PM

RUMMAGE SALE!
April 14th and 15th
Saturday is bag day – $2.00
All proceeds benefit our Rise Against Hunger Project

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Dayspring Harvest Ministry

Dayspring Harvest Ministries – 316 Sixth Street – Ellwood City,  PA 16117

Website: www.facebook.com/Dayspring-Harvest-Ministries
Email: office@dayspringharvest.org

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Edgewood Baptist Church

430 Edgewood Road, Beaver Falls, PA 15010
phone: 724-843-2889
website: www.edgewood-church.com

Senior Pastor Michael & Suzanne Coleman
Imagine What God Can Do!
Growth Groups: 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service: 10:45 a.m.

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Ellport Community Church

1141 Church St., Ellwood City, PA 16117

phone: 724-944-7130

website: https://www.facebook.com/ellportcommunitychurch/

Services:
Sunday at 10:45 am
Wednesday at 6:30 pm
Thursday at 7:00 pm Underground (Young Adult Group Bible Study)

221 Portersville Road, Ellwood City, PA 16117
email: ellportchurch@gmail.com

Ellport Presbyterian Church has reopened and holds our Worship Service at 9:30am Sunday mornings in the Sanctuary. We ask anyone who attends to abide by the recommended social distancing protocols.

Rummage & Bake Sale
October 8th from 8am-2pm
Housewares, holiday decorations, clothes, shoes, misc. odds and ends and plenty of baked goods.

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First Church of God

1862 Mercer Road
Ellwood City, PA 16117

PHONE: 724-758-7970
E-MAIL ADDRESS: secretary.fcog.ec@zoominternet.net
WEBSITE: www.ecfcog.org
PASTOR: Pastor John Davis
WORSHIP LEADER: Barry Freed

April 28, 2024

Coffee & donuts: 8:45 AM
Sunday School: 9:30 AM
Morning Worship: 10:30 AM

This Week At First Church of God:

Monday
10:00 AM Ladies’ Bible Study
6:30 PM Adult Open Volleyball

Wednesday
6:00 PM Pizza, salad, ice cream novelties meal
6:45 PM Children & Youth Classes, Adult Bible study

Thursday
6:00 PM Discipleship Team Meeting

Contact Person: Church Secretary, 724-758-7970

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The Fountain @ First Baptist Church

220 Fountain Avenue, Ellwood City, PA 16117
Church Office: (724) 758-5248
Email: thefountaininitiative@gmail.com

Website: www.thefountainellwoodcity.org
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/1st-Baptist-Church-of-Ellwood-City-766672416732745/

Senior Pastor: Dave McQuaid
Associate Pastor: Melvin Jones

Weekly Services:

• Sunday morning praise and worship: 10:30 am
• Sunday morning service: 11:00 am — Children’s church during morning service at 11:00 am
• Sunday – Foster and adoption support group: 6:00 pm
• Monday – Celebrate Recovery: 6:30 pm
• Tuesday – Bible Study 6:00 pm
• Wednesday – Kids Club 6:00 pm (ages 5-12)

Ladies’ Night is the 3rd Thursday of every month at 6:00 pm – a time to get together with like-minded women and laugh, learn, and grow in the Lord.

Kids Choir will be starting back up November 7, 2023 – Please call the church for more details.

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Free Methodist Church

412 Glen Avenue, Ellwood City, PA 16117
Phone (724) 758-9494

e-mail: ellwoodcityfmc@gmail.com
Find E.C. Free-Methodist on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ecfmc/
Pastor: Ray Start

Sunday service times:
Sunday School – 9:30 a.m. (children through adults)

Morning Worship – 10:45 a.m. (children’s church is

available for children 2 yrs old through 5th grade)

A nursery is available for children newborn through 3 yrs

“Just for You” – adult group – 7:00 PM

Midweek children and youth:
Big House -Wednesdays 6:30 – 8:30
Genesis Youth -Thursdays 6:30 – 8:30 / 6th through 12th grade

408 Hickernell Road
Ellwood City, Pa. 16117
Phone: 724-758-8258
Email: lillyvillechurchofgod@gmail.com
Website: www.lillyvillechurch.net/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064518197430
Pastor: Dennis E. Arndt

Office Hours for the secretary: Temporarily Suspended. Feel Free to call us at 721-758-8258

Service Time:

Drive-in and Live streamed through Facebook
Sundays, 8:30 am
Sundays, 10:30 am

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Love Hope Baptist Church

Moravia Presbyterian Church

4280 PA-18, Wampum, PA 16157
www.moraviapresbyterianchurch.com
Ph: 724-652-8280
moraviachurch4280@gmail.com

Charlene Kennedy-Pastor
Jeffrey Murphy-Drums/Singer
Dawn Johnston-Piano(Traditional Service)
Dominic Nocera-Piano/Singer(Contemporary Service)
Dakota Marshall-Sound/ I.T.

Service Times:
Contemporary Worship: Saturday, 6:00 pm
Traditional Worship: Sunday, 11:00 am

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North Sewickley Presbyterian Church

Address: 106 Chapel Drive, Ellwood City, PA 16117 (across from Shakespeare’s Restaurant)
Phone: 724-752-1272
Email: nspc@nspreschurch.org
Website: www.nspreschurch.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorthSewickleyPresbyterianChurch/

Sunday Worship Services at 10:00 a.m.
Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. (September-May). No Sunday School during the summer.

Experience Faith & Community

Worship with us!

• Sunday, April 28, 2024 – I John 4:7-21 and John 15: 1-8; Who Holds the Clippers?
• Sunday, May 5, 2024 – Communion Sunday; Guest Preacher – Pastor Andy Shaffer
• Sunday, May 12, 2024 – Favorite Hymn Sunday
• Sunday, May 19, 2024 – Pentecost – Confirmation Sunday – Acts 2:1 – 21 and Ezekiel 37: 1-14; Can the Spirit Do It?
• Sunday, May 26, 2024 – Missionary Doug Tilton – Mission Sunday

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Sunday, July 28, 2024 – Thursday, August 1, 2024
Theme: Friendship
Time: Sunday night: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Monday – Thursday: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Ages: Going into Kindergarten thru going into Sixth Grade

Come join us for this time of music, crafts, games, and bible Study as we grow in fellowship and faith. We will have a water slide, bounce house, and end the week with a magician. Learn with us throughout the week about what friendship means as we also raise money to support Tiger Pause. For more information, to volunteer, or to register to attend, reach out to Ashley Paff.

YAD – Youth After Dark:
If you are a Youth 7th – 12th grade, join use Sunday, July 28th thru Thursday August 1 for our Youth After Dark. Each night will be a different activity with a Bible Study, snack, and time of prayer to end our time together. Friends are welcome. More details will come in the weeks to follow.

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Park Gate Baptist Church

An Independent Baptist Church

2840 River Road, Ellwood City, PA 16117
Email: parkgatebaptist@gmail.com
Website: www.parkgatebaptistchurch.com
Phone: 724-758-8591

SUNDAY SERVICES
9:30 AM – Sunday School (Fellowship Time – Coffee and Panera Bread
10:45 AM – Morning Worship
6:00 PM – Evening Worship and Praise

WEDNESDAY​​​​​
11:00 AM – Morning Bible Study and Prayer – 1 Corinthians
6:00 AM – Evening Bible Study and Prayer​​ – James

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Providence Baptist Church

201 Chapel Drive, Ellwood City, PA

Phone: 724-758-7670
Email: pbc.officesecretary@verizon.net

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Providence-Baptist-Church/108144042560983

Opportunities for Worship
Sunday – 9:30 a.m. – Sunday School for all ages
10:45 a.m. – Worship Service
Wednesday – 6:30 p.m. – Bible Study and Prayer

LARGE CHURCH YARD SALE!
Saturday, May 20th from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

The church plus multiple families will be set up with a variety of items. New and used! Please join us!!!

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Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church

258 Slippery Rock Drive, Ellwood City, PA  16117 – (724) 752-8892

srchurch258@gmail.com

WORSHIP: 10:00am
PASTOR: Rev. Carolyn F. Moss

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

ANNOUNCEMENTS

We have returned to in person worship. We will still be broadcasting worship via Facebook live at www.facebook.com/slipperyrockpreschurch/.

Has your contact info changed? Please let the office know if your telephone, address, email, etc. changes! Thank you!

Bottles of hand sanitizer are available throughout the church as well as a few extra garbage cans to contain tissues and the like. Please feel free to use them as you feel the need.

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St. Elias Orthodox Church

425 Cherry Way
Ellwood City, PA 16117
Website: www.sites.google.com/view/st-elias-church
E-mail: saintelias2014@gmail.com

Rev. Wayne Wright was assigned the pastor of St. Elias the Prophet Orthodox Church.

Please visit our website for current schedule and information.

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St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH
307 WAYNE AVE. ELLWOOD CITY
PHONE: 724-752-9766
EMAIL: stpaulsec@zoominternet.net

FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/stpaulsellwoodcity/

SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 2024

SUNDAY: FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER – APRIL 28,2024

WORSHIP LEADER: THE REV. RALPH KUSSEROW

LECTOR: LIZ BERENDT

CHURCH SERVICE AT 10:00 AM ; SUNDAY SCHOOL BEGINS AT 9:00 AM

Members can find out more by following our Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/stpaulsellwoodcity

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Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church

207 Spring Avenue  Ellwood City, PA 16117
Office Phone & Fax: 724-752-3050
Church E-mail: triquet2@zoominternet.net
Website: www.TrinityLutheranEllwoodCity.com
David Spielvogel II, Music Director

9:15 a.m.: Continental breakfast and “Blossom with Cross”
10:30 a.m. Worship Service with Holy Communion
Guest Speaker is Pastor Kirk Bish

Interim Pastors are Pastor Martin Galbraith and Pastor Margarethe Galbraith-Cordes

Sunday, April 28, 2024

This Week At Trinity:

Sunday, April 28th Fifth Sunday of Easter – Sacrament of Holy Baptism
9:15 Sunday School Classes and Confirmation Class
10:30 Worship Service with Holy Communion, Guest Worship Leader: Pastor David R. Saylor
Baptism of River Minett, son of Ben and Tara Minett
6:30 Civic Chorale
8:00 AA Group

Tuesday, April 30th
6:00 Church Council

Wednesday, May 1st
5:45-7:30 Girl Scouts – Bridging Ceremony in the sanctuary
6:15 Youth Choir

Thursday, May 2nd
11:15 World Day of Prayer
6:00-7:30 Rotary
7:00 Women’s AA

Next Sunday, May 5th Sixth Sunday of Easter
9:15 Sunday School Classes and Confirmation Class
10:30 Worship Service, Guest Worship Leader: Pastor Phil Conklin
6:30 Civic Chorale
8:00 AA Group

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
Music Director                                David Spielvogel II
Children’s Choir Director            Barb DeCooman

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Word Alive Church

124 Scenic Hill Blvd. Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 752-9575, email: office@wordalivechurch.info
www.wordalivechurch.info

Pastor: Cliff Reynolds
Assistant Pastors: Gail Davis & Matt Reynolds

Sunday Morning
10:00 am Worship Service
Children’s Church (Explorers’, Grades 1-6 Grade)
Junior High Class (PassageWay, Grades 7-9)

Sunday Evening
6:30 pm Evening Prayer Service
6:30 pm Paradise Youth Group Service (For Grades 7-12)
(in Paradise Youth Room)

Wednesday Evening
7:00 pm Wednesday Evening Worship Service (7:00-8:15)
Explorers’ Meet (Grades 1-6)
Paradise Youth Small Groups (Grades 7-12)

Nursery care provided at all services for children 6 weeks to pre-k.

Weekly Schedule:
Nursery and young children 10 a.m.
Explorers (grade 1-6) 10 a.m.
Passage Way (grades 7-9) 10:30 a.m.
Paradise youth group (grades 7-12) 6:30 p.m.

Monday: All men’s group: 6:45 p.m.

Tuesday: Women’s Group 2:00 p.m. (every 2 weeks)

Wednesday: Nursery and Young Children: 7 p.m.
Explorers (grade 1-6) 7 p.m.
Paradise youth group (grades 17-12) 7:30 p.m.
Elevate (18-30 years old) 8:15 p.m.

Friday: Word Power Bible Study: 10 a.m.
Revival Prayer 11 a.m.

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Wurtemburg Presbyterian Church

291 Wurtemburg Road (P.O. Box 709)
Ellwood City, PA  16117
724-758-4709
www.wurtemburgpresbyterianchurch.com
wpresbyterian@zoominternet.net

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WurtemburgPresbyterianChurch/

Pastor: Dr. Rob Guy
Minister: Rob Guy

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR:

The Sunday worship is at 10:00 a.m. in the sanctuary and will also be live streamed on the Wurtemburg Presbyterian Church’s Facebook page.

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