Religion: Week of Aug. 26
At the Bible Chapel, McMurray, General Admission Sermon Series takes place through Sept. 5 and 6. Content from movies will be used to show the contrast between worldly perspectives and Biblical truth.
• Save the date: Ignition 2015 will take place Sept. 20. The event will include a concert and speaker to rally students for See You at the Pole. Discounted tickets are available until Aug. 31 at itickets.com.
For more details, visit www.biblechapel.org.
At Center Presbyterian Church, McMurray, Pastor Jeff Schooley will preach at the 9:15 a.m. service on Aug. 30. For more information, visit www.center-church.org.
At Chabad of the South Hills, Mt. Lebanon, a Friday Night Dinner under the Stars will be held Aug. 28, featuring a Shabbat dinner with delicious food, great company and lots of Shabbos Spirit. Cost is $18 per family. RSVP by calling 412-344-2424 or register at www.chabadsh.com.
At Christ United Methodist Church, Bethel Park, the worship series “The Questions That Never Go Away” will begin Sept. 5 and 6, taking on these questions: Why do bad things happen to good people? Why can’t we all get along? Is God really there? Does it really matter what I believe? Is this all there is?
• Labor Day Weekend Worship includes a 6 p.m. Saturday service, a 9:01 a.m. Sunday contemporary service in the Christian Life Center, 9 and 10:30 a.m. traditional services in the sanctuary, and a 10:31 a.m. contemporary service in the Christian Life Center.
• Fall worship begins Sept. 12. Services are held Saturdays at 6 p.m. Sunday worship includes a 9:01 a.m. contemporary service in the Christian Life Center, 9:30 and 11 a.m. traditional services in the sanctuary, and an 11:01 a.m. contemporary service in the Christian Life Center.
• Haiti Mission Update, 7 p.m. Sept. 2.
• Chancel Choir rehearsals begin at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 3, for adults 18 and older.
• First Friday Fish Fry, 4-7 p.m. Sept. 4, hosted by Roundtable Ministry. Eat-in and carry out available. Call the church for a monthly menu.
For more information, visit www.christumc.net.
At Crossroads Ministries, Finleyville, Free Summer Movie Night on the lawn is offered throughout the summer. The next family-friendly movie night will begin at 8:30 p.m. Aug. 28 with food and games available. The movie will start at sundown. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. For more information, visit www.crsmin.com or call 724-348-1620.
At Jesus Fellowship, Bethel Park, a Priscilla Shirer study will be offered Mondays, Sept. 14-Oct. 19. The study book for Discerning the Voice of God – How to Recognize When God Speaks is $14 (includes shipping), but is not mandatory. Call 412-833-8419 by Sept. 1 to order the book.
At South Hills Assembly of God, Bethel Park, services of praise and worship, preaching, teaching and prayer are held 9 and 11 a.m. Sundays.
• Gospel Women Prayer Group, led by Marge Kubany, meets at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 27.
• Pastors Jack and Kay Stepp are retiring after 25 years of serving SHA. A retirement celebration will be held at 6 p.m. Aug. 30 at the church. A cookie reception will follow.
• Wings of Eagles motorcycle ministry will meet and depart from the church at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 7 for a Labor Day breakfast run. For more information, call Tom at 412-716-6510.
• Miracle Healing Service with Pastor Rick Kardell and music by Healing Waters Praise Team, 7 p.m. Sept. 7. Fast and pray; bring the sick and afflicted.
• Women of Excellence, hosted by Pastor Sue Willis, meets at 10 a.m. Sept. 8, for women of all ages. The theme is “You! Are A Kingdom Woman.” Light refreshments, fellowship, worship and the Word.
For more information, call 412-835-8900 or visit www.southhillsassembly.org.
At South Hills Church of the Nazarene, Bethel Park, the fall session of DivorceCare will be held 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 3-Dec. 10. A video with nationally recognized experts on divorce and recovery topics will be featured weekly prior to discussion. Seminar sessions include “Facing My Anger,” “Facing My Loneliness,” “Depression,” “New Relationships,” “KidCare” and “Forgiveness.” Fee of $20 includes a workbook. Limited scholarships are available for those who are unable to pay. Babysitting will not be available. For more information, call 412-831-6333.
At St. David’s Episcopal Church, Venetia, a Blessing of the Backpacks will take place Aug. 30. Fr. Kris McInnes will ask children to bring their backpacks to the altar during the service to be blessed.
At Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair, youth groups begin Aug. 26. JAM is for grades 5-6; Veritas is for grades 7-12. Groups meet every Wednesday.
For more information, visit www.westminster-church.org or call 412-835-6630.