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Last Updated on Monday, 31 July 2017 15:10

The sounds of praise and music will once again echo through Chess Park in Monongahela when that community celebrates with the 13th annual Praise and Worship in the Park on August 11, 12, and 13 beginning at noon and running to 9 p.m.

A number of area churches, ministries and non-profit organizations will join together for this day of praise, music, food and fellowship.

A variety of activities are planned, including all-day musical performances, children's activities, and food booth informational booths.

Musicians scheduled to appear, beginning at noon, include but are not limited to: Journey by Grace Church, First Baptist Church, Shepherd's Voice, , First Christian Church Praise Band, and From the Top. This year to headline at 7:30 p.m. is local Christian artist Greg Capozzi, from Belle Vernon. Greg says, "It means the world to me to have a platform to share with you the music I’ve been graciously afforded to create.”

The event is sponsored by the First Christian Church, Monongahela. A partial list other participating churches include Journey by Grace Methodist, First Baptist Church, First Presbyterian Church, Saint Damien of Molokai, Option Resource Center, and many more. Other ministries which will be represented include Washington City Mission, Christian Bikers, GoTime Ministries, Shekinah Ranch, Association of Christian Athletes, and more.

This year again, there will be a FREE concert for area youth on Friday, August 11, starting at 6 p.m. in Chess Park. This is sponsored by Go Time Ministries. The high-energy group “We are Vessel” at will be featured at 7:30 p.m.

Free refreshments and prizes and back-to-school supplies and backpacks will be provided for those 17 and under as long as supplies last. All ages are welcome.
An open worship service will take place on Sunday, August 13 at 9:30 a.m. in Chess Park. All are welcome.

Any ministry or church wishing to join the day’s festivities, or anyone wishing more information, should contact First Christian Church at 724-258-3255, or DJ Fogiato at djbrick@comcast.net, or visit the website at www.fcmonongahela.com.