Church Chatter- News for Week of April 19th

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.

RUMMAGE SALE
9:30 – 4:00 Tuesday April 28
9:30 – 12:00 Wednesday April 29
Bell Memorial Presbyterian Church, 610 Line Avenue, Ellwood City

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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 19, 2026

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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

Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Weekly information for the week of April 5, 2026:

Sunday School classes for all ages @ 9:30AM (September – May)
Worship @ 11AM in the Sanctuary

This week at Calvin:

Maundy Thursday Service
Thursday, April 2 at 7pm

Good Friday Cross Walk
Friday, April 3 at Noon
Meet at the Caboose on 4th Street at 11:45am

Easter Sunrise Service
Sunday, April 5 at 6:30am
Gather at Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church Cemetery

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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

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.

RUMMAGE SALE:

Saturday, April 18th – 9am to 3pm
Sunday, April 19th – 12pm to 3pm

Sales & Specials, Deals on Sunday. Cash only rummage sale. Proceeds to benefit Third Thursday Dinner, The Backpack Program Mission & More

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: 878-232-1223
email: ellportcommunitychurch@gmail.com

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

Services:
Sunday at 10:45 am
Wednesday Bible Study at 7:00 pm

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: Garry Bates
Worship Leader: Cliff Kaufman

April 19, 2026

Sunday School for all Ages: 9:30am
Sunday Worship: 10:30am
Youth & Kid’s Classes Sunday Night -6pm
Parent & Grandparent Classes

This Week at First Church of God

Monday – Open Volleyball 6:30

Wednesday – Adult Bible Study 6:00

Thursday –
Ladies Bible Study 10:00am
Pickleball – 6:00

Contact Person: Church Secretary, 724-758-7970. Hours are Tuesday 9-1pm, Wednesday – 1-5pm, Thursday 9-1pm

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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/

Pastor: Dave McQuaid

Weekly Services:

• Sunday morning praise and worship: 10:30 a.m.
• Sunday morning service: 11:00 a.m. — Children’s church during morning service at 11:00 a.m.
• Sunday – Foster and adoption support group: 6:00 p.m.
• Monday – Celebrate Recovery: 6:30 p.m.
• Tuesday – Bible Study 6:00 p.m (on summer break until September 2025)

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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: Monday- Thursday 9am- 12:30am

Service Time:

Live streamed through Facebook
Sundays, 8:30 am

Drive In: 9:30am
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, December 7, 2025 Matthew 3:1-12 and Isaiah 11:1-10 Peace
• Sunday, December 14, 2025 Luke 1:46b-55 and Isaiah 35:1-10 Joy
• Sunday, December 21, 2025 Christmas Pageant
• Wednesday, December 24, 2025 Christmas Eve Services 7 p.m. and 11p.m.
• Sunday, December 28, 2025 Hymn Sing

Advent Study Advent in Plain Sight
Wednesday, December 3rd, 10th and 17th 7:00—8:30 p.m.
Study and Dessert Join us on Wednesday nights in December as we come together for our Wednesday night Advent Study and dessert! All are welcome for this time together as we work through the book Advent in Plain Sight, which is the Advent continuation of our Lenten study. Join us as we will explore how we will see God present with us in the world around us through everyday objects such as gates, tears, belts, trees, cloth, light, hearts, gold, stars and water. Books are now available in Pastor Becky’s office. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Becky (pastor@nspreschurch.org)

Save the Date:
Women’s Retreat: Saturday, February 21, 2026 You will want to save this date for a wonderful time with an amazing group of women as we learn together under the wonderful leadership of the Rev. Dr. Judy Angleberger. You won’t want to miss it!

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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
Website: www.pbced.org

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

Live Worship Music from 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM, Tuesday evenings, June 24, July 22, and August 19 at the Ellwood City Community Plaza. Hosted by Providence Baptist Church.

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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 19, 2026

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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

Sunday, April 19, 2026; Resurrection of Our Lord: Easter

9:15 Sunday School for all ages
10:30 Worship Service with Communion, Led by Pastor David Saylor

This Week at Trinity:

Sunday, April 19th; Third Sunday of Easter
9:15 Sunday School for all ages
10:30 Worship
6:30 Civic Chorale
8:00 AA Group

Monday, April 20th
6:30-8:30 4-H Meeting

Tuesday, April 21st
Spring Fling reservations due
55+ Group

Wednesday, April 22nd
5:45 Girl Scouts Ceremony Practice
7:00 Choir

Thursday, April 23rd
7:00 Women’s AA

Saturday, April 25th
5:00 Spring Fling

Next Sunday, April 26th; Fourth Sunday of Easter
9:15 Sunday School for all ages
10:30 Worship
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

Senior Pastor: Cliff Reynolds
Assistant Pastor: Gail Davis
Assistant Pastor: Matt Reynolds

SERVICES:

Sunday Morning: 10:00 am Worship Service
(Kids classes available during service- 18 months to 12th grade)
Wednesday Evening: 7:00 pm Evening Service

SCHEDULE: Week of April 19, 2026

The Men’s and Ladies’ groups will meet Monday at 6:45PM April 13th, for their weekly Bible studies and dialogue.

Our Wednesday service begins at 7:00 pm.

Word Power will meet at 10:00 am, Friday with Revival Prayer following.

A new class entitled “Culture of Honor”, will begin Sunday, April 12th at 6:00 pm.

Our Community Men’s Breakfast will be held Sat., 4-25-26 at 9:00 am in our pavilion

The Spring Picnic will be held 5-17-26 at 4:30 pm Sunday in our pavilion.

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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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