Butler Church of the NazareneMusic for the 10:45 a.m. Sunday service at Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68, will be provided by Dee Bowland. Children's church will be directed by Deb Shutak.A Family Movie and Game Night will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the church. The movie "Madagascar" will be viewed. Each family should take a snack and a favorite game to share.The Pittsburgh District Children's Bible Quizzing Finals will be from 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 27 at the Mount Chestnut Nazarene Center, 177 North Road, Franklin Township. The competition will be for children in grades two through six on the Book of Acts.

Christ's OutreachTammy Summers and Alexis Summers will present music during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service at Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave.A Town Meeting for the election of church leadership will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday. Members unable to attend the Wednesday meeting are asked to attend.A Pinewood Derby Workshop will held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Caravan Kids should take their cars. The day will include sanding, painting and assembly. All cars will be weighed and measured for accuracy. Participants should also take a packed lunch. Drinks will be provided. For information, call 724-287-7211.

Covenant PresbyOn Sunday, Professor Linda Day, who has taught Old Testament at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, will lead the Seekers Class of Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St. Her topic is "Lamentations in the Old Testament." The class meets at 9:45 a.m. in the Assembly Room.The Slippery Rock University Concert Choir and Chamber Singers will perform "Mass of Hope," an original work by Joe Negri, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Negri and his Jazz Ensemble will also perform instrumental jazz. Tickets are $5 and proceeds will be used to fund vocal scholarships at Slippery Rock University.A Sermon Forum will be held during the Fellowship Hour after the 11 a.m. Sunday worship service. Members are invited to discuss sermons past and present with the Rev. James Swanson, Covenant's pastor.

Faith Fellowship AllianceThe spring ministry school classes at Faith Fellowship Alliance Church, Faithway-Fared Drive, will resume at 6 p.m. Sunday. Classes include Under Cover, focused on the teachings of John Bevere, and Changes that Heal, a study on the teachings of Henry Cloud.

First BaptistThe Berean Sunday school class of First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will host a class social at 5:30 p.m. Friday in the Baptist Youth Center.Les Ollila and Marty Von, faculty members at Northland Baptist Bible College, Dunbar, Wis., will be the featured speakers at a youth retreat this weekend at Slippery Rock Baptist Camp, 130 Elliott Lane, Slippery Rock. The retreat, lasting from 5:30 p.m. Friday to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, will involve youths from churches associated with the Association of Independent Baptist Churches of Western Pennsylvania.Ollila, chancellor of Northland Baptist Bible College, will be the speaker at Sunday's 10:55 a.m. service.The church will conduct a nursing home service from 2 to 3 p.m. Monday at Sunnyview Home.The Rev. Leland "Lee" Hufhand of Proctorville, Ohio, will be the speaker at the 7 p.m. service Wednesday. Hufhand formerly served as the state representative for the Pennsylvania Association of Regular Baptist Churches.

Glade Run U.P.The 2006 Confirmation Class will join Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, during the 8:45 a.m. Sunday service.The Potluck Dinner/Prayer meeting will be held after the 11 a.m. Sunday service in Fellowship Hall. Attendees should take a dish to share.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranGrace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., will host a soup and sandwich lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 27 in the social hall. The lunch is open to the public. Cost for soup, a sandwich, and dessert is $5. Items may also be purchased individually. Takeouts are available. The sanctuary will be open for meditation from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Anyone interested in receiving a menu may send their e-mail address to graceatcalvary@zoominternet.net.The older youth group will attend a Derek Webb concert April 27 at Grove City College. They will leave the church at 6:30 p.m. and return at 11:30 p.m. Each youth should take $10 for tickets and snacks.

GraceWay CommunityAmber Crowe and Howard Dillaman will provide music for the 10 a.m. Sunday service at GraceWay Community Church, Center Township Elementary School, Mercer Road, Center Township. The youth group of GraceWay will speak about their weekend at Battle Cry during the service.The youth group will work with Habitat For Humanity Saturday. For information, call Amber Crowe at 724-283-1482.The Wednesday Adult Bible Class will begin a study on the twofold nature of sin at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Rocky Mountain Deli, Main Street, Butler. Asoup and sandwich supper begins at 5:30 p.m. Cost is a donation.

Hill U.P.The Rev. Clark Sawyer will deliver the message at the 6 p.m. Saturday and 10:30 a.m. Sunday services at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second Street. The Instrumental Ensemble will play at the Sunday service.Saturday is the last day to use Dine and Donate coupons at Eat 'n' Park. Proceeds will benefit the 2006 summer mission trips.Sunday school classes for all ages resume at 9:15 a.m. Sunday. Child care is available for infants through age 2 beginning at 9 a.m. New adult class offerings include men's and women's bible studies, a couple's class and a class focusing on creation theories. Contact the church for more information.Those interested in ordering a DVD of the choir's Lenten Cantata should sign up in the office. Cost is $10 and proceeds benefit the church's music ministry. DVDs will be available after the Sunday service.A Fifth Sunday Luncheon will be held April 30 following worship. Those attending should take a salad to share. The deacons will provide ham barbecue, vegetable, dessert and beverages. Reservations are due April 28.

Meridian U.P.A dinner will be held in after the Sunday service in McCaslin Hall at Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave. Participants should take a tureen and table service.A yard sale will be held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 27 and 28 hosted by the deacons.

Mt. Chestnut PresbyThe youth group will lead the 8:45 and 11 a.m. Sunday services at Mount Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422, Franklin Township.

New Life Christian MinistriesThe Community and Family Mission Team of New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch High School auditorium, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg, that will serve in the Tapestries of Life mission in June will hold a training day from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 29. For details, contact Chris Marshall at 724-898-1940 or chris@newlifexn.orgCLASS 101 — Journey to Discipleship will be held at 12:30 p.m. April 30, at The Bridge, 102 Bay St., Penn Township. The class is for people who want to learn more about the mission, vision and values of the church. Lunch is served and child care is available. Registration may be made by contacting administrator Pat Fecich at 724-290-0161 or pat@newlifexn.org.

North Main Street Church of GodA newspaper advertisement honoring Mothers for Mother's Day is being planned at North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext. Congregation members can include a tribute to their mothers for a fee. Asign-up sheet is located outside of the church library.The Western Pennsylvania Church of God Prayer Summit will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at The Haven.

Oak Hills ChristianThe Oak Hills Christian Church Bible Study group weekly discussion series will begin a new study on the Book of Hebrews at 7 p.m. today. The sessions are held every Thursday and are open to members and friends. The church is at the corner of Old Plank and Township Line Roads.

Old Union PresbySteve Cramer, an elder from Calvin Presbyterian Church in Zelienople and a student at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, will lead the Sunday service at Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars.The church is selling presbytery cookbooks to benefit the resource center. The book contains 999 recipes, including some from Old Union. The cost is $17.Anyone who would like to help with the videotaping of the contents of our church to have on file for insurance purposes should speak with the pastor.Sign up in the back of the church if you would like to help with vacation Bible school this summer.Those seeking financial assistance to attend church camp this summer should turn in registration forms before the end of the month.Youth Nite will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday.

Slippery Rock U.M.Apotluck dinner and mission presentation will be held Monday at Slippery Rock United Methodist, Franklin and Maple streets. The dinner will begin at 6 p.m. and a presentation by Liz Shropshire of the Shropshire Music Foundation will follow at 7 p.m. Participants should take their own table service and a dish to share.A banquet for mothers and their daughters and sons is planned at 6 p.m. May 6. Tickets will be available after the services on Sunday and April 30. Cost is $8.50 for adults and children age 9 and older, $4.25 for children ages 4 to 8 and free for children younger than 4.Volunteers are being sought to help with a rummage sale to be held May 11 through 13. Donations can be taken to the church stage. Pickups can be arranged by calling Ken Blinn at 724-794-8662 or Susan Bertozzi at 724-794-2359.

St. John U.C.C.New members will be accepted into the church at the 11 a.m. Sunday service at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City.A Youth Talent Show will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sunday in the fellowship hall.The Praise Team will lead the 8:35 Alive service Sunday in fellowship hall.

St. Peter's EpiscopalOn Sunday, the congregation of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St., will take part in the Flowering of the Cross. There will be a special United Thank You collection.The Rummage Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the church.The 10th anniversary of the consecration of Bishop Robert Duncan will be held at 7:30 p.m. April 27 at Trinity Cathedral, Pittsburgh. The event will include an Evensong of Thanksgiving featuring portions of Handel's Messiah.

St. Richard R.C.Receptions will be held after Masses Sunday in the social hall at St. Richard Roman Catholic Church, 3841 Dickey Road, Gibsonia, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the ordination of the Rev. Kenneth Oldenski.The Ladies Group will meet at 7 p.m. Monday. Pat Oczarzak will demonstrate machine embroidery.The Life in the Spirit Seminar will begin at 7:50 p.m. Tuesday and will continue through May 30. Each session includes prayer, singing, a time of teaching and small group discussion, Child care is available. Call the church office at 724-444-1971 for more information.There will be an Evening of Reflection for Confirmation Candidates and their parents at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.The youth of the church will sponsor their annual spaghetti dinner from 5:30 to 8 p.m. April 28. An offering will be collected. Proceeds will benefit the Appalachian Mission trip.

Trinity LutheranThe Lord's Supper will be celebrated at the 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 a.m. Sunday services at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township.The Cluster 2 Spring Gathering of the Women of ELCA will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Gibsonia. The theme is "Act Boldly in Cheerful Service." The cost is $5 for lunch. To participate, contact Linda Cunningham at 724-287-4890 as soon as possible.There is still room to join the church softball team. The opening game will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Lutherlyn Field 2. Trinity will play Christ Community United Methodist Church.

Trinity PresbyOn Sunday, the children of Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township, will perform the chancel drama "Three Wise Dudes — The Easter Encounter."Baked goods for Meals on Wheels are due on Sunday.Volunteers from Trinity will serve from 9 a.m. to noon Monday at the Covenant Food Cupboard.