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 Amber Reckner, Krystal McIndoe and Vonda Mishler. Children's Church will be directed by Betty McIndoe.The Adult Department will sponsor a Dinner Out to be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Hardwood Café. For reservations, call the church office at 724-482-4116.Large or small Styrofoam plates are being collected for the Hospitality Ministry and non-perishable foods are welcome for the Food Pantry.

Christ Community U.M.The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be observed during weekend worship services at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road.Members of the congregation are asked to return the "Welcome Message" cards to the church for newly appointed pastor, the Rev. Lisa Grant. A cake and beverage reception in her honor will follow the 10 am. Sunday service.Volunteers are needed to staff the church nursery. A training seminar and necessary clearances will be provided by the church in the fall. Sign-up sheets are posted in the narthex.The church is accepting donations of recyclable paper products such as newspapers, magazines, junk mail and catalogs.

Christ's OutreachChrist's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Avenue, will host a Praise Fest Tuesday. The event will start at 6 p.m. with live music from the praise band "Innerchange" along with face painting, balloons and games for the kids.The festival provides free food and a great view of the Butler fireworks.Participants should take lawn chairs or blankets.In case of rain, the event will be moved to the church gym.

Concord Presby & North Washington PresbyThe summer worship schedule for the congregations of the Concord Presbyterian Church, 625 Hooker Road, West Sunbury and North Washington Presbyterian Church, 714 Fairview Road, North Washington, will begin Sunday with a union worship service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at the North Washington church and continue at that place and time throughout July.A celebration of Independence and the Sacrament of Baptism will be observed at the Sunday service.

Covenant PresbyThe Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be celebrated during the 10 a.m. Sunday worship service at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St.Cellist Sarah Morrison will be the guest soloist for the 10 a.m Sunday service.Beginning at 5 p.m. Monday, the church will celebrated Independence Day at the Dunmire Farm with swimming, a picnic and fellowship.

Faith Fellowship AllianceAFriday Night Fellowship event will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday in the pavilion at Faith Fellowship Alliance Church, 200 Faithway-Fared Drive.

First BaptistOn Friday, First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will sponsor an all-church trip to PNC Park for the Pittsburgh Pirates baseball game with the Detroit Tigers. A bus will leave the church at 5 p.m. for the 7:05 game and will return about 11 p.m.The church will be among congregations participating from Monday through Saturday in a family camp at the Slippery Rock Baptist Camp, 130 Elliott Lane, Slippery Rock.The church and other churches of the Association of Independent Baptist Churches of Western Pennsylvania also will be participating from Monday through Friday of the coming week in primary day camp, basketball day camp, soccer day camp and music camp at the Slippery Rock Baptist Camp.

Glade Run U.P.Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, will be closed Monday and Tuesday for 4th of July.The Ninth Annual Golf Outing to benefit the South Butler County Meals on Wheels will be held Aug. 9 at Conley's Resort. For information, contact the SBCMOW office at 724-898-0080 or Tim Stenner at 724-538-9380.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranThe Grace-full Needles will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday in the library at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., to work on prayer shawls.New members will be welcomed into the congregation at the 10 a.m. worship service on Sunday.

Graceway CommunityMusic for the 10 a.m. Sunday service at GraceWay Community Church, Center Avenue Elementary School, Mercer Road, will be provided by Patty Miller, Joyce Moore, Mark Schoenfeld and Amber Crowe. There will be a time of honoring freedom and independence during the service.Wednesday youth activities will resume this Wednesday in Room 302 of the Butler Senior High School. The adults will begin a Bible Study on the subject of grace and will meet in Room 301.

Hill U.P.The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be celebrated at both weekend services of Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St. Arlene Roth will sing at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service.There will be no Sunday school this week. Veggie Tales Sunday school will resume on July 9.The Covenant Cupboard is seeking donations of ketchup, mustard and mayonnaise during July.

Meridian U.P.The deacons of Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave., will have a special meeting at 7 p.m. today.The picnic, celebrating the end of Bible School, will be held at 11:30. m. Friday at the church.The guest speaker for the 10 a.m. Sunday worship service will be Ron McKissick.

Mt. Chestnut PresbyThe men of Mount Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422, Franklin Township, will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays in the Church Picnic Shelter for "Men's Camp" fireside meetings. The group will discuss the book "Why Men Hate Going to Church."Communion will be served at the 8:45 and 11 a.m. Sunday services.Dessert donations are being collected for Meals on Wheels during July. For information, call the church office at 724-287-7601.The food cupboard will be open at 7 p.m. Monday.

New Life Christian MinistriesThe Lord's Supper will be celebrated as part of the 10 a.m. Sunday worship service at New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch High School auditorium, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg.Teams of children, teens and adults will prayer walk in the Saxonburg area from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Sunday. Participants should meet at 9 a.m. at the flagpole at Knoch Senior High School for a time of prayer.The church office will be closed July 4.The Community Vacation Bible School team will set up for vacation Bible school following the July 9 worship celebration.A Youth Opportunity Night will be held at 6 p.m. July 9 at 127 Knoch Road. For information, contact Chris Marshall, 724-898-1940 or chris@newlifexn.org or the church at 724-290-0161.

Nixon U.M.Independence Day will be celebrated at the 10 a.m. Sunday service at Nixon United Methodist Church, Airport Road, Penn Township. The children from vacation Bible school will provide music.

North Main Street Church of GodThe office at North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext., will be closed Tuesday in observance of Independence Day.Western Pa. junior and senior high youth camp will be held Monday through July 8 at Whitehall Camp, Emlenton.For information, visit www.wpamin.com or call 724-867-9601.Youth in grades 6 to 12 will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesday at The Haven to travel to MADhouse worship at Camp Whitehall. Youth will return to The Haven at about 10:30 p.m.

Old Union PresbyThe Missions Committee of Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will meet after worship next week.To register for the Aug. 7 South Butler County Meals on Wheels golf outing, call 724-898-0080 or 724-538-9380.Plans for the Aug. 5 corn roast will be made after the July 9 worship service.

St. John's Evangelical LutheranThe sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated at the 11 a.m. Sunday service at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Main Street, Connoquenessing.The Cause of the Month for July is the World Hunger program of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America.A joint worship service with Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Prospect will be held July 9. The service will begin at 10 a.m. in the pavilion. A picnic brunch will follow.

St. John U.C.C.Communion will be served at both the 8:35 and 10 a.m. Sunday services of St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 East Main Street, Evans City. The services will be the first led by the new pastor, the Rev. Verna Call. Sunday School will run concurrently with the 10 a.m. service.Solid Rock Cafe Youth get- together will begin at 7 p.m. Sunday in the fellowship hall.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranBlood Pressure Screening will be held before the Saturday service and following the 8:30 a.m. Sunday service at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St.Communion will be served at both Sunday services.Letters, notes and cards to be sent to youth and sponsors attending Gathering are due Sunday. For information or a list of participants, call 724-287-6741.

St. Richard R.C.St. Richard Roman Catholic Church, 3841 Dickey Road, Gibsonia, will hold brief services at the church flagpole after the Masses on Saturday and Sunday in commemoration of the Fourth of July.There will be free blood pressure screenings after the 8 a.m. Mass on Sunday.The Edge Middle School ministry will meet at 7 p.m. Monday for meeting and social time.

Trinity LutheranThe Sacrament of Holy Communion 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 Property Work Night will be held today to help with various church projects.Closing exercises for the vacation Bible school program will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St. The program is open to family and friends.

Trinity PresbyPaul Cashdollar will be the guest speaker for the Sunday service at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township.Elizabeth Spingola will perform a flute solo.The Ruth Circle will meet at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church to carpool to The Amish House Restaurant in Dayton. They will dine on an Amish Wedding Feast for lunch while learning about Amish customs.

Westminster PresbyA blood drive to benefit Central Blood Bank will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 8 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 210 Westminster Road, Sarver. Appointments may be made by calling Cindy at 724-353-1300.