BUTLER CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

A 40 Days of Purpose kickoff tailgate party will be held at noon Saturday at Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68. The event will include a simulcast broadcast of "What Am I Here For" by the Rev. Rick Warren, music by southern gospel singers and activities for children. Food, beverages and childcare will be available. For information, call 724-287-PRAY or 724-482-4116.

Music for the 10:45 a.m. Sunday service will be provided by Gordon Thompson, Jim Rea, the Rev. Mohney and the Rev. Calhoon.

Shampoo is now being collected for the Crisis Care Kits. Donations can be left in the church foyer.

CHRIST COMMUNITY U.M.

Blood pressure screenings will be held after the weekend services at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road.

Registration is now being accepted for the Butler District Growing Congregations workshop to be held Saturday at the New Castle First United Methodist Church. The event will begin with a registration and continental breakfast at 8 a.m. Saturday. For information, contact the church office.

In celebration of Children's Month, Jessica Gauker will speak about adoption at the 8:30 a.m. Sunday service.

An informational meeting for members of the Dominican Republic mission trip will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday.

The youth group will meet at the church at 6 p.m. Sunday to attend a concert in Grove City.

Members of the 2005 confirmation class will attend service at 7 p.m. Friday at the Congregation B'Nai Abraham. Family members and friends who wish to attend should contact the church office for reservations.

Committees are now being formed to plan the church's 40th anniversary celebration. To participate, contact Wayne Pierce.

CHRIST'S OUTREACH

The worship band InnerChange will perform "Trading My Sorrows" at 7 p.m. Saturday at Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave.

Debbie Price will provide music for the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service.

COVENANT PRESBY

The Seekers class at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St., will view and discuss a video on Albert Schweitzer at 9:30 am. Sunday in the Assembly Room.

Bells and music will be added to the Kids in Christ Klub activities from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Saint Andrew's Presbyterian Church.

Peanut butter and jelly are being collected for the Covenant Food Cupboard during April.

FIRST BAPTIST

The Berean Sunday school class of First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will meet for breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Sunday at the Old Country Buffet Restaurant, 268 Moraine Point Plaza. Participants should meet at the restaurant.

The teen youth group will have a Sunday Night After Church event after the 6 p.m. Sunday service at the home of Samantha Blackwell and Nicole Blackwell.

Barbara Anderson, a retired missionary from the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism will be the featured speaker at the spring meeting of Women's Missionary Fellowship Groups from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church in Evans City. The subject will be "Encouraging Missionaries and Others." The group will also elect a vice president and secretary for two-year terms. The project goal is to provide an ice machine for the Slippery Rock Baptist Camp. Participating churches are to take rolls and a salad for five attendees.

Women of the Kingdom Seekers Sunday school class will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday for a craft night at the Baptist Youth Center.

FIRST U.M.

Volunteers from First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St., are needed to clean the church from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Participants should take a bucket and rags.

FIRST ENGLISH LUTHERAN

A healing service will be held at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St.

The Christian bookstore of the Lighthouse Foundation is requesting donations of paperback books for the Butler County Jail. A donation box is located in the social room.

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 Mission Team will assist Saturday at the East Liberty Soup Kitchen. Participants should meet at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the church.

The Preschool Place is accepting registration for fall 2005 classes. For information or to schedule a visit, call 724-898-2602.

GRACE @ CALVARY LUTHERAN

The youth group of Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., will hold a lock-in from 7 p.m. Friday to 7 a.m. Sunday. Participants should take a sleeping bag, pillow, and a 2-liter bottle of soda or chips to share.

A Bible study focusing on Revelations will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at King's Restaurant.

HILL U.P.

The handbell choirs will perform at the Sunday service at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St. The guest pastor will be the Rev. Mike Winship.

Reservations for the Senior Night Out on Tuesday are due Sunday. For transportation, contact Gerry Hull.

Youth in grades 7 through 12 planning to attend the Gateway Clipper Cruise on April 24 must return the registration form and $10 fee by Wednesday. For information, contact John Porter.

Softball team participants age 16 and older are needed. To sign up, contact Herman Bauer.

A spring clean-up day will be held from 10 a.m. to noon April 16. A light lunch will be provided for all volunteers.

Donations of dried beans and rice are being collected for the Covenant Food Cupboard during April.

MT. CHESTNUT PRESBY

A new members' class will begin at 10 a.m. Sunday at Mt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422. The six-week course will be taught by the Rev. Jeff Curtis.

A Christian support group for caregivers is forming at the church. The group will meet once a week for six weeks beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday in the church library. Childcare will be provided as needed. For information, contact the church office.

MUDDY CREEK U.P.

The Women's Prayer Breakfast group of Muddy Creek United Presbyterian Church, 341 Muddy Creek Drive, Butler, will meet at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Panera Bread.

Kidzone will kick off at 5:30 p.m. Friday. Dinner will be served and the event will end at 7 p.m.

NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES

New deacons and elders of New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch Senior High School, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg, will be commissioned and ordained Wednesday at The Bridge, 102 Bay St., Penn Township. Dinner will be served at 6:15 p.m. followed by the service.

The women's Bible study group will begin study on the book "Captivating" at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the home of Lisa Johns, 114 Oak Hills Manor, Penn Township. For information, call 724-283-2647 or e-mail webservant@newlifexn.org.

NORTH MAIN ST. CHURCH OF GOD

A new adult Bible study will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the parlor at North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext. The study will focus on the book of James.

A ladies program about Judy Peterson's mission trip to Thailand will be held at 7 p.m. today. Refreshments will be served.

A baptismal class will be held at 9:30 a.m. Sunday in the conference room for those considering baptism at the April 17 service.

The Discovery Series will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday in Fellowship Hall. For class information or to register, call the church office at 724-285-4214.

A hymn sing will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday in the Parlor. Refreshments will follow.

OLD UNION PRESBY

Updated address and phone number directories are now available at Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars. If corrections are needed, contact the church office.

An African offering will be held during the Sunday service. A fellowship dinner will follow the Sunday service. Those who are able should take a dish to pass.

A hoagie sale will be held May 5 to benefit the building fund.

Members who are interested in continuing movie night events should submit comments or suggestions to the Rev. Peter DeVries.

Members with contact information for military personnel stationed overseas should contact the Rev. DeVries.

ST. JOHN U.C.C.

A congregational meeting to approve financial agreements regarding the adjacent property will be held during the 11 a.m. Sunday service at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City.

Bring a Friend Sunday will be observed April 17.

The youth group will host a talent show at 6:30 p.m. April 17.

ST. PETER'S EPISCOPAL

An all-parish bowling party will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at Sherwood Lanes in Lyndora for the congregation of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St. Cost is $8, and includes bowling, shoes, pizza and soda. For details call Carol Elias or Denise Relihan.

A new adult study group will begin at 9:15 a.m. Sunday in the Guild Room.

A fellowship meal will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. Holy Communion with healing prayers will follow at 6 p.m. and a Daughters of the King meeting will be held at 7 p.m.

ST. RICHARD R.C.

The youth group will sell hoagies following the Saturday and Sunday Masses at St. Richard Roman Catholic Church, 3841 Dickey Road, Gibsonia.

A class in natural family planning will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday. For information, call the church office at 724-444-1971.

A baptism preparation class will be held at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday for parents planning to have their children baptized. To register, call the church office at 724-444-1971.

TRINITY LUTHERAN

A five-week class for new members will begin at 9:45 a.m. Sunday in the choir room at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Dr.

A picnic will be held at noon Sunday to raise funds for softball team equipment.

The youth will lead the 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday services. Communion will be offered at the Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday services.

TRINITY PRESBY

The Fellowship Group of Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday for a catered dinner.

Members donating baked goods for Meals on Wheels should take their donations to the church on Sunday or April 17. All goods should be wrapped for freezing and labeled.

WEST SUNBURY U.P.

The Worship, Music, Outreach and Evangelism, Mission and Stewardship committees of West Sunbury United Presbyterian Church, 215 East Church St., West Sunbury, will meet after the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service to prepare for the Session meeting.

Vacation Bible school planners are seeking input as to whether this year's camp, to be held June 13 to 17, should be held during the day or evening. To submit a comment or suggestion, e-mail wsupc@zoominternet.net or call 724-637-2436.

Lori Shawl is accepting orders through Sunday for six-inch hoagies that will be available after the 10:30 a.m. service on April 17. Cost is $3.50. A sign-up sheet is located at the back of the church. Proceeds will benefit the food pantry.

Donations of crackers, toothpaste, toothbrushes and shampoo are needed for the food pantry. Donations can be left in the narthex.

WHITESTOWN ROAD BAPTIST

A gospel concert featuring the Southernaires will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday at Whitestown Road Baptist Church, 409 Whitestown Road, Butler Township. Refreshments will be served.