Butler Church of the NazareneA spring cleaning day will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68.Music for the 10:45 a.m. Sunday service will be provided by Gordon Thompson. Baby dedication day will be observed. For information, contact the pastor at 724-482-4116.Large Styrofoam plates are being collected for the hospitality ministry. Non-perishable food is needed to replenish the food pantry. Some frozen meat can be accommodated.A Women in Ministry Retreat will be held Friday and Saturday at the Mount Chestnut Nazarene Center. The guest speaker is Joy Wilson of Ohio.

Christ's OutreachMichelle Huff and Ashley Glover will provide music for the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service at Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave.All motorcyclists and their passengers are invited to the church's first bike run Saturday. The Rural Road River Ride will start at 9 a.m.The deadline for bulletin publications is now 9:30 a.m. Thursdays. Submissions can be sent by e-mail to cocrenee@zoominternet.net and cocjanet@zoominternet.net.The new church Web site, www.christsoutreach.org is now completed and can be viewed.

Covenant PresbyThe Sacrament of Baptism will be celebrated during the 11 a.m. Sunday service at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St.Linda Day, editor of the Catholic Biblical Quarterly, will lead the Seekers Class on Sunday in a study of laments appearing in the Old Testament in Job and Psalms. The class meets at 9:45 a.m. in the Assembly Room.The noisy offering of loose change will be received during the 11 a.m. Sunday service.

First BaptistThe First Baptist Christian School Orchestra will perform in concert at 7 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St.Amen's prayer breakfast will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday in the Baptist Youth Center.

First English LutheranThe Bible study, The Way of Grace, will be held at 7 p.m Wednesday at First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St. All are welcome.The Youth Fest will be held Friday and Saturday at Lutherlyn.The Prayer Shawl Ministry will have a second retreat/workshop from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. May 6. The event is open to all women of the church. Lunch will be served.The annual mother/daughter banquet will be held at 6 p.m. May 10. A sign-up sheet has been posted in the Social Room.

First U.M.The Youth Bell group will perform at the 8:20 and 10:50 a.m. Sunday services at First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St.New-member orientation will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Epworth Center. New members will join the church during the 10:50 a.m. service May 7. To participate, contact the church.Youth interested in joining a small group should contact the church office or email fumcyouth@zoominternet.net.

Glade Run U.P.In observation of the National Day of Prayer May 4, the sanctuary of Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, will be open for those who wish to lift up their prayers.A worship planning meeting for the contemporary service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday.The church will recognize those graduating from high school, college or any other institution of higher learning. To submit information about graduates, call the church office.Adults and youth, ages 13 and older, interested in playing on the Glade Run softball team should call 724-898-1016.A garage sale will be held May 19 and 20 at the church. Donated items can be left in the youth room.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranThe Faith Shapers youth group of Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., will go bowling from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday. Drop-off and pickup will be at the church. Cost is $7.The property committee has scheduled a work day starting at 9 a.m. Saturday. Weather permitting, outside work will be done.A prayer and Communion service will be held at noon May 4 in observation of the National Day of Prayer. At about 12:45 p.m., participants will walk over to the courthouse steps for moments of prayer.Starting May 4, donations of items for the Treasure Hunter's Sale may be brought to the church social hall.

Graceway CommunityLyric Ackelson and Jenny Taylor will present the music for the 10 a.m. Sunday service at GraceWay Community Church, Center Township Elementary School, Mercer Road, Center Township.

Hill U.P.The Deacons will host a Fifth Sunday Luncheon following the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St. Members should take a salad to share.A Congregational meeting to elect church officers will be held following worship on May 7.Tickets for the mother/child dinner on May 15 will be sold by the Presbyterian Women at Saturday and Sunday services. Cost is $9.00 for adults and $4.50 for children.Layette Sundays will be May 14 and 21. Infant and children's clothing will be collected. Toys, books, blankets, and monetary donations will also be accepted. Contact Gloria Miller for more information.Covenant Cupboard food request for May is cereal.

Meridian U.P.The Senior Youth of Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave., will join the Beaver-Butler Presbytery Riverboat Cruise on Sunday. Those attending are to meet at 4 p.m. Sunday at White Oak Springs Presbyterian Church.

Mt. Chestnut PresbyThe junior and senior high youth of Mount Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old Route 422, Franklin Township, will participate in the 30-Hour Famine on Friday and Saturday. To make a donation, contact the church office at 724-287-7601.The Food Cupboard will be open from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday at the church. Recipients should take proof of residency. For information, contact the church office.

New Life Christian MinistriesNew Life Christian Ministries, Knoch School Auditorium, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg, will honor the National Day of Prayer on May 4 by holding prayer times 15 minutes before the start of school. Students may gather at the flagpoles at their senior high schools. The ministry staff will also prayer walk from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Saxonburg area. Participants should meet at 10 a.m. in the parking lot at Outlook Pointe, 100 Bella Court, Saxonburg. For details, visit www.NewLifeXN.org or contact Frank Relihan at 724-586-6530.The Lord's Supper will be celebrated as part of the May 7 worship service.

North Main St. Church of GodAcongregational meeting will follow the Sunday morning service at North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext.The Women of the Church of God are collecting recipes for a church cookbook. Forms are available at both Welcome Centers. The deadline for recipes is Sunday.A Mother's Day Dinner Show & Auction for the entire family will be held at 6:30 p.m. May 12 in Fellowship Hall. The evening will include food, entertainment and an auction featuring gift baskets, a Mickey Deahl painting, and a Bill Secunda sculpture. Tickets are $12 for adults in $8 for children age 10 and younger and include a choice of Baked Catalina Chicken or Almond Chicken Dijon and garlic mashed potatoes, vegetable, dessert and beverage. Supervised activities in Noah's Park will follow the dinner. No tickets will be sold at the door. Proceeds benefit the International Youth Convention Trip.Donations for the upcoming Common Shop will be accepted from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through May 5 in Fellowship Hall. Household items and children's toys are needed.

Old Union PresbyTickets for "From These Roots" a meaningful comedy about the founding of Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, are now on sale. Performances will be at 7 p.m. May 5, 6 and 7, with a 2 p.m. matinee on May 7. Tickets are $7 or free for children younger than 6.The Sunday school picnic will be held May 21.The summer schedule begins May 28.The Strawberry Festival will be held June 10.

Rider LutheranRider Lutheran Church, 189 Rider Church Road, West Sunbury, will host a spaghetti dinner from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Tickets will be available at the door.The Confirmation class will meet during Sunday school.

St. John U.C.C.The Adult Choir of St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City, will sing for the VNA Hospice Memorial Service Sunday. They will also sing the anthem at the 11 a.m. Sunday service.The 8:35 Alive service will be led by the contemporary Praise Team.A mother/daughter tureen dinner is planned for 6 p.m. May 11 in fellowship hall.

St. Peter's EpiscopalSt. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St., needs volunteers to answer the phones Monday through Wednesday during the vacations of the rector and the secretary. To help, call the office at 724-287-1869.The Spring Ingathering for the United Thank Offering will be Saturday at St. Paul's Church in Mount Lebanon. For information, contact Lydia Jamison at 724-283-5127.

St. Richard R.C.The youth of St. Richard Roman Catholic Church, 3841 Dickey Road, Gibsonia, will host a spaghetti dinner from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday. Proceeds benefit the Appalachian Mission Trip.Free blood pressure screenings will be offered after the 8 a.m. Mass May 7.ABaptism preparation class will be held at 7:45 p.m. May 9. For information, call 724-444-1971.

Slippery Rock U.M.A banquet for mothers and their children will be held at 6 p.m. May 6 at Slippery Rock United Methodist, Franklin and Maple streets. Cost is $8.50 for adults, $4.25 for children ages 4 to 8 and free for children younger than 4. For information, call Fran Taggart at 724-794-8415.Children's Sunday will be observed May 7. Professional comic book cartoonist Jack Broderick will tell Bible stories during the 10 a.m. Sunday school class.Arummage sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 11 through 13. Donations can be taken to the stage area or pickups can be arranged by calling Susan Bertozzi at 724-794-2359.

Trinity LutheranThe Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be celebrated at the 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday services at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township.A class is now being held at 9:40 a.m. Sundays for those wishing to join the church or brush up on Lutheranism.Sunday will be the last day to place orders for the Vermont Candles being sold by the Trinity Trotters for the American Cancer Society. The candles will arrive in time for Mother's Day.Canned vegetables are still being collected for the community food cupboard. Donations are to be placed in the shopping cart in the vestibule.The church softball league has changed its schedule and Trinity's first game will now be played at 6:30 p.m. May 1 against First Baptist Church. The schedule for subsequent games will appear in the weekly bulletins.

Trinity PresbyThe youth of Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township, will attend the annual Riverboat Cruise, sponsored by Beaver-Butler Presbytery on Sunday. Participants should meet at 4:30 p.m. in the church parking lot. Cost is $10 per person. Chaperones are welcome.

West Sunbury UPAnew group, exploring the meaning of membership, will meet at 9:30 a.m. Sunday and May 7 at West Sunbury United Presbyterian Church, 215 E. Church St., West Sunbury. The group will gather in the living room of the Ministry Center. The group will meet for a luncheon following worship on May 21. New members will be recognized at the 10:30 a.m. service June 4.

White Oak Springs PresbyThe Session of White Oak Springs Presbyterian Church, 102 Shannon Road, Renfrew, will host a breakfast for new members at 8:30 a.m. Sunday.Acolytes will be honored during the 9:45 a.m. Sunday service.

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