BUTLER CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

Teens and adults from Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68W, who plan to attend Acquire the Fire will leave the church at 3 p.m. Friday. Contact Annie McIndoe, NYI President, for information.

Spring workdays at the Mount Chestnut District Center, 177 North Road, will be held Monday through Saturday. Contact the Rev. Calhoon at 724-482-4116 to schedule work times. Meals and lodging will be available.

CHRIST'S OUTREACH

Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave., will host a presentation on the Inter-Testament period at 7 p.m. Wednesday. This is the period of two events between the Old and New Testament.

The mother/daughter banquet, "Daughters of the King Dinner," will be held at 6:30 p.m. May 7. Tickets are $3 for adults and children 12 and younger are free. The guest speaker is Leigh Dillaman.

CHRIST COMMUNITY U.M.

Holy Communion will be observed during the 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 8:45 and 11 a.m. Sunday services at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road.

An Inquirers' Session will be held after the 11 a.m. Sunday service for interested participants seeking church membership.

Washcloths are being collected this weekend for the UMCOR emergency health kits.

Members graduating from high school, college or trade school should submit their information and a picture to the church office by Sunday.

CONCORD PRESBY AND NORTH WASHINGTON PRESBY

Concord Presbyterian Church, 625 Hooker Road, West Sunbury, has changed service time to 9:30 a.m. and Sunday school classes to 10:45 a.m. beginning this Sunday.

The North Washington Presbyterian Church, 714 Fairview Road, will celebrate Homecoming Sunday with church school classes at 9:45 a.m., and worship at 11 a.m. A luncheon will be held at 12:30 p.m. in the North Washington Fire Company social hall on Route 38, where historical photos and other memorabilia from the church and community will be on display.

COVENANT PRESBY

The Lord's Supper and the Sacrament of Baptism will be celebrated during the 11 a.m. Sunday service at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St.

Linda Day, professor of Old Testament at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary will lead the Seekers class at 9:30 a.m. Sunday in the Assembly Room.

FAITH FELLOWSHIP

Faith Fellowship Alliance Church, 200 Faithway-Fared Drive, will hold a rummage sale from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Proceeds will benefit the youth trip to Arizona.

The Watoto Children's Choir will come at 6 p.m. Sunday to the church in full African Dress. To learn more abut the Ugandan orphan group, visit www.watoto.com.

Scholarships have been set up for students from first grade through eighth grade for Christian Summer Camp. Scholarships will cover up to 50 percent of the cost to attend one of three Western Pennsylvania District Youth Camps this summer. Call the church office for information.

FIRST BAPTIST

Members of the Fellowship Sunday school class of First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will go bowling at 7 p.m. Friday at Meridian Lanes.

The Rev. Dave Maitland will be the speaker at the Girls' Weekend Out at Slippery Rock Baptist Camp, 130 Elliott Lane, Slippery Rock. The event runs from 6 p.m. Friday to 3 p.m. Saturday.

The Association of Independent Baptist Churches of Western Pennsylvania will hold his spring meeting from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the church. Evangelist Harold Vaughn will deliver the keynote message.

The church basketball team, cheerleaders and coaches will be recognized at the sports banquet at 6 p.m. Saturday in the Baptist Youth Center.

Todd Wentworth, minister of music, will present a concert on worship at 6 p.m. Sunday.

Belle Steele will speak on at the 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Tuesday sessions of the Women's Missionary Fellowship at the BYC.

FIRST U.M.

The FROGS Group of First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St., will host a rummage sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in Epworth Center.

The church will host a tailgate party from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday in the Epworth Center. Grilled hot dogs and side dishes will be available. The event is free.

Communion will be served at the 6 p.m. Saturday and 8:20 a.m. Sunday worship services.

Bishop Bruce Ough from the Ohio West Conference will be speaking at the 8:20, 9:45 and 10:50 a.m. services.

There will be several infant baptisms at the 10:50 a.m. Sunday service.

Children in grades 4 through 6 will have a bowling party at Family Bowlaway on Wednesday. For information, contact Michelle Winters at 724-283-6160.

The church will host a hot breakfast for the National Day of Prayer from 6:45 to 7:15 a.m. May 6. There will be a time of prayer for our country, our leaders, and our churches from 7:15 to 7:45 a.m. The cost is $4 per person. Children younger than 6 eat free.

Members graduating from high school, college or trade school should contact the church office at 724-283-6160 with the information. Graduates will be honored on June 6.

FIRST ENGLISH LUTHERAN

Lisa Hildebrand will be the guest speaker of Mopps at 9:30 a.m. May 7 at First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St.

Vacation Bible School will be held from 9 a.m. to noon June 14-18.

GLADE RUN U.P.

Communion will be celebrated at the 8:45 and 11 a.m. Sunday services at Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia. The Presbyterian Women's Birthday offering will be collected Sunday.

The Young-At-Heart retreat will be held May 18-21 at Westminster Highlands. Contact the church office for information.

The tubes for the collection of quarters for summer youth trips should be returned to the church.

HILL U.P.

Communion will be served at the 6 p.m. Saturday and 10:30 a.m. Sunday services of Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St.

The Cherub Choir will sing Saturday evening. The Kids of the Kingdom choir will perform on Sunday, with solos by Morgan Miller, Miranda Brady, and Christine Bello.

The youth mission trip will sell pepperoni rolls at the Master Gardeners Market from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Succop Conservatory. Cost is $1 each roll. To place orders, call the church at 724-287-5427.

MOUNT CHESTNUT PRESBY

The youth of Mount Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422, will leave for the Acquire the Fire event in Pittsburgh at 4:30 p.m. Friday.

Communion will be served at the 8:45 and 11 a.m. Sunday services. Coffee hour and donuts will be offered between services.

The preschool will hold closing programs at 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

World Day of Prayer worship will be held at noon May 6 at Calvary Presbyterian Church, 123 E. Diamond St.

Participants donating items for the rummage sale should take items on May 7 to the church.

The annual mother/daughter banquet will be held at 6:30 p.m. May 11 at the church. The men of the church will prepare and serve the meal. The program will feature Trapper John, a well-known radio personality and author of books on household hints and pest control. To attend, call the church office at 724-287-7601. The cost is $7 for adults, $4 for children, and free for children younger than 3. For information, call Ken Metrick at 724-282-8038.

NORTH MAIN STREET CHURCH OF GOD

The Parent/Infant Dedication class will be held at 9:30 a.m. Sunday in the conference room at North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Extension.

The Service of Baptism will be celebrated during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service.

There will be an all-church spaghetti luncheon in the fellowship hall following the Sunday service. Cost is by donation and proceeds benefit the Penn Christian Academy Middle School Field Trip Fund.

Women's Word Share will complete the season in May. The speakers will be Sherri Eury, Penny Lyon, Judy Rentz, and Dr. Patti Arnett. Women's Word Share meets from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays in Fellowship Hall. Childcare is provided.

The youth group will begin Adventure Series 200 - Critical Connections at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday at The Haven. Topics, led by the Rev. Dan Smith, will include how to connect with God, and how to connect with each other. Open to youth in grades sixth through 12.

OLD UNION PRESBY

The movie "Cheaper by the Dozen" will be shown at 7 p.m. Saturday at Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars.

The youth group will go caving on Saturday. The group will meet at 11:30 a.m. at the church and return at 7:30 p.m. Contact the church for information and release forms. Cost is $10 per person.

RIDER LUTHERAN

The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated at the 10 a.m. service with the Rev. John Schneidmiller at Rider Lutheran Church, 189 Rider Church Road, West Sunbury.

SLIPPERY ROCK U.M.

Worship leaders for the 9 a.m. contemporary service at Slippery Rock United Methodist, Franklin and Maple streets, are Wally and Dean Wells.

Communion will be received at the 11 a.m. service.

Items for the Feed My Sheep food cupboard will be collected Sunday.

Friday will be the last night for Praise Cafe for the season, and it will be an open mike night.

ST. JOHN REFORMED

The worship committee of St. John Reformed Church, Route 68 and Benbrook Road, is planning an evening vespers service for Sunday in conjunction with World Day of Prayer.

On May 9, Bryan Rauschenberger, a missionary to Haiti, will be sharing details of his mission work at the service.

ST. MARK LUTHERAN

There will be a farewell reception for the Rev. Vergil Wittenburg and his wife at 9:50 a.m. Sunday in the Chapel at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St. They are moving to Columbus, Ohio, to be closer to family.

Blood pressure screening will be held before the Saturday service and after the first worship service on Sunday.

Holy Communion will be celebrated during Sunday services. Members unable to walk to the front rail should sit in the front pew to receive communion.

The church golf league begins on Monday. Tee time is between 4 and 5 p.m. at Lake Arthur Golf Course. Call Nancy Fisher for information at 724-287-4305.

The first softball game will begin at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at field No. 1 at Lutherlyn Fields in Prospect.

ST. RICHARD R.C.

Judy Krantz will speak at the Life in the Spirit seminar at 8 p.m. Tuesday at St. Richard Church, 3841 Dickey Road, Gibsonia. Child care will be provided.

The musical review "Songs for a New World" will be shown at 8 p.m. Friday, and Saturday and at 7 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students. A wine and cheese reception will be held before the Saturday show, and student tickets will be half price on Sunday.

The Ladies' Group will hold its annual perennial garden plant sale from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday. Hot or cold packs will also be available for $5 each. Proceeds benefit the church building fund.

There will be a Mighty Mass for youth at 5 p.m. Sunday.

A Mass of Healing for Charismatics is set for 7:30 p.m. May 6.

The senior high youth group will volunteer at a Habitat for Humanity site on May 8. Contact Daniel Strudwick at 724-444-1971 for information.

Hospitality Sunday will be held May 9. Refreshments and fellowship will follow the 8 and 10 a.m. Masses in the social hall.

Sacramental chats for youth planning to be confirmed in the fall will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. May 10 and May 26. Youth and their parents should register for one of these sessions.

A Baptism class will be held at 7:45 p.m. May 11.

The youth group will hold a car wash from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 15 at Advanced Auto Parts on Route 8 in Hampton Twp. Proceeds will benefit the Appalachia Mission Group.

The junior high youth group will bake desserts for Meals-on-Wheels from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 15. For information call the church at 724-444-1971.

TRINITY LUTHERAN

The youth of Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, will meet at 6:30 p.m. Friday for the Lutherlyn Youth Retreat. The retreat will end at 11 a.m. Sunday.

Communion will be offered at the 8:30 a.m. Sunday service.

There will be no youth group meeting Sunday.

TRINITY PRESBY

Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., will celebrate the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper on Sunday.

The Ruth Circle will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Monday at King's Restaurant and then return to the church for a meeting and Bible study of Esther 7 led by Carol Orsborn.

A health education opportunity will be available at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Dr. Jason Gillis will speak on arthritis alternative approaches and relieving joint pain disease. For reservations, call the church office at 724-287-7464 or Mary Ann Hutchison at 724-283-3128.

WEST LIBERTY PRESBY

West Liberty Presbyterian Church, West Liberty Road, Slippery Rock, will observe National Day of Prayer with a prayer meeting and fellowship at 7:30 p.m. May 6.

There will be a family game night at 7 p.m. May 17.

For information, visit the web site at www.friendshipparish.com.

WOLF CREEK PRESBY

The Worker's Class of Wolf Creek Presbyterian Church, New Castle Road, Slippery Rock, will hold a Mother's Day Tea for the women of the parish at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Men's prayer breakfast will be at 8 a.m. Saturday.

For information, visit the web site at www.friendshipparish.com.