Christ Community U.M.Members of Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, who have completed the Spiritual Gifts class are invited to attend "Equipped for Every Good Work" from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Call the church office for reservations. Lunch will be provided.Kathy White of the Western Pennsylvania United Methodist Conference Center will speak to the congregation about summer campership opportunities for children, youth, and adults during worship services Sunday.Members attending the youth mission trip to South Dakota in June should attend an informational meeting at 5 p.m. Sunday.Come and Get It will hold "Celebration Night" with games and activities from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Covenant LifeRandy and Marie Smith will minister at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Covenant Life Church, 220 New Castle Street. The Smiths are the founders of Feed My Lamb Ministries and Women of the Light.Regular Sunday morning services will be held.

First BaptistNorma Nulph, Baptist Mid-Missions inner-city missionary to Cleveland, will be the featured speaker Saturday at First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St. She will speak at a gathering of women's missionary groups from congregations in the Association of Independent Baptist Churches of Western Pennsylvania. The gathering will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and lunch will be provided.AIBCWP members are also invited to a paintball competition from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Slippery Rock Baptist Camp, 130 Elliott Lane, Slippery Rock. A work day will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the camp.The Rev. Jim Spellman, Baptist Church Planters missionary who directs a ministry to the deaf in Faribault, Minn., will be the featured speaker at the 10:55 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday services.First Baptist Christian School will host an open house from 9 a.m. to noon Monday.Youth Pastor Jeff Owilt will lead a group of juniors and seniors from First Baptist Church and First Baptist Christian School on an orientation visit to Northland Baptist Bible College in Dunbar, Wis. The group will leave at noon Wednesday and will return at 8 p.m. April 21.The church will host a pre-meeting dinner at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday in the Baptist Youth Center. The Rev. Jeff and Robin Malin, Baptist Mid-Missions appointees to Australia, will share their ministry at 7 p.m.

First English LutheranA family movie night will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at First English Lutheran Church at North Main and Brady streets. The event will include a light supper and a viewing of "The Chronicles of Narnia."

Glade Run U.P.A senior high training meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday at Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, in preparation for the mission trip in July.A pick-up volleyball game will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. The game is open to players ages 13 and older.A prayer meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Monday. Dessert will follow.There will be no Youth Group Wednesday.The annual Women's Retreat will be held April 27 to 29 at the Laurelville Mennonite Conference Center. Registration fee is $120. For information contact Pam at 724-779-9702.The annual yard sale to benefit the youth group and mission team will be held April 20 to 21. Donations can be taken to the church.Adults and youth ages 13 and older interested in playing on a Glade Run softball team in a church league, should call 724-898-1016 or 724-898-9602.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranThe Faith Shapers of Grace@ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., will meet from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Skate Castle for a skating party. Cost is $7 per person for admission and skate rental. No outside food is permitted.ALongaberger Basket Bingo to benefit the American Diabetes Association will be April 21 in Fellowship Hall. Cost is $25 per person and includes lunch and 20 games. The lunch begins at noon and bingo will follow at 1 p.m. For tickets, contact Esther Cochran at 724-283-1611.A Mystery Dinner Night will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. April 22 to benefit the youth group's spiritual retreat to the Outer Banks. Cost is $10 per person for the spaghetti dinner. Children younger than 5 will be admitted for free.

GraceWay CommunityMark Schoenfeld and Lyric Ackelson will provide music for the 10 a.m. Sunday service at GraceWay Community Church, Center Township Elementary School, Mercer Road.The church youth will meet Saturday for bowling at Family Bowlaway. For details, call Amber Crowe at 724-290-7007.Aplanning meeting for church youth, families and leadership will be held Saturday at Panera Bread.

Hill U.P.Youth from Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St., will join other area church youth for a cruise aboard the Gateway Clipper April 22. The event is open to youth in grade 7 or older. Cost is $15 per person. For details, contact the church office.A Golf Fore Kids event will be May 12 at Suncrest Golf Course. Registration deadline is May 5. For details, contact Pat Brennen.

North Main St. Church of GodThe Rev. Dave Brown will begin a nine-week sermon series Sunday entitled "Better Together" at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service at North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext.The Alpha Introduction Dinner will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday in Fellowship Hall. Avideo presentation on the Alpha program will follow. Commitment to the program is not required to attend the dinner. Admission is free, but reservations must be made by calling the church office at 724-285-4214.The Alpha Ministry, led by Eric Milasincic, will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Fellowship Hall 7. The ten-week series explores what Christian faith means to everyday lives.

Old Union PresbyOld Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will hold a fellowship dinner after worship Sunday. Those who are able should take a dish to share.A soup supper will be April 21. Those able to volunteer time or donations should sign up at the church.The youth group will lead the worship service April 22. Following the service, the group will join other area church youth for a cruise on the Gateway Clipper. For details, contact the Rev. Peter DeVries.Bible School will be held July 16 to 20. Registration forms are now available in the back of the church. To volunteer, contact Beck McMaster.

Saint Andrews U.P.A six-session Spring Bible Study on the book "The Life You've Always Wanted" by John Ortberg will begin at 7 p.m. Sunday in Room 108 at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St.Tickets to the Pirates game Aug. 16 are now available. For ticket reservations, contact the church office.Vacation Bible school has been scheduled for July 23 to 27.

Saxonburg Memorial U.P.The women of Saxonburg Memorial United Presbyterian Church, Main Street, Saxonburg, will participate in a Women's Dine Out at 6 p.m. April 23 at Hardwood Cafe. For details, call 724-352-7686.Aconfirmation class will begin Sunday for youth in grades 7 and older. The class will meet at 9 a.m. in the Rev. Roddy's office. For details, call 724-352-2888.

St. John U.C.C.A new singles group will hold its first meeting at 7 p.m. Saturday at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City.A youth talent show will begin at 6 p.m. April 22.A Church Growth and Hospitality Committee meeting will be held at 7 p.m. April 19. Participants will discuss and plan the new church directory.Sunday is the deadline for material for the May Messenger newsletter.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranThe Rev. Charles Lane will lead the sermon Sunday at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St. Lane will also lead a Stewardship Seminar from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday in Fellowship Hall. The seminar is open to all church members and to members of other churches. There is no cost to attend. Participants should register by calling the church office at 724-287-6741. For details, contact Richard Gibala at 724-355-4497.The annual spring luncheon to honor senior Christian members and friends will be held. The event is open to members previously invited and any church member turning 80 this year. For details, contact the church office by Friday.Lector and lay assistant training will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday.

St. Peter's EpiscopalChildren will participate in flowering the cross during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St.Red chairs with attached kneelers are being sold for $10 each. For details, contact Joanne Baptiste or the church office at 724-287-1869.

St. Richard R.C.The Life Teen group of St. Richard Roman Catholic Church, 3841 Dickey Road, Gibsonia, will sell hoagies for $5 each after Masses Saturday and Sundays.Retreats have been planned for children now preparing to take their first Eucharist. Aretreat will be held at noon Saturday for children with last names beginning with A to L. Children with last names beginning with M to Z will gather at 2:30 p.m. Sunday.Life Teen will host a Festival of Praise at 5:30 p.m. Sunday.The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be held after morning Mass Sunday.The EDGE middle school program will gather from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday for a game night.Closing liturgies for Faith Formation Families will be held April 17, 18, 19 and 22 at the regular Faith Formation time. Families should attend one of these sessions.Life in the Spirit seminars will begin at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday and will continue through May 22. For details or to register, call 724-444-1971.Eucharistic Adoration will be held from 9:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday.

Summit PresbyThe youth group of Summit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Drive, Jefferson Township, will hold a youth movie night from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday. The event is open to all youth. For details, call 724-287-2378.

Trinity LutheranThe Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be celebrated at 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday services at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township.There will be a Katie's Garden potluck dinner at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Participants should take a dish and a gardening story to share. For information, contact Raylene Rekich at 724-482-4971.Several church members will participate in the MS Walk at 9 a.m. April 22 in Pittsburgh. To join the group, call the Maddens at 724-283-3504. Those unable to participate can send donations.New or used books, DVDs and VHS tapes for children and teens are being collected in the narthex for A Children's Place @ Mercy WELCA's designated outreach for the year. Donations will be taken to the Women's Cluster Spring Gathering April 28. To attend the gathering, contact Linda Cunningham at 724-287-4890.

Trinity PresbyThe Praise Band will provide music for the Sunday service at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township.Volunteers from Trinity will serve the community meal from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church.The Bakeless Bake Sale is being held during April to fund the hospitality program. Cash or check donations may be placed in envelopes and put in the box in the narthex.Donations of baked goods for Meals on Wheels are due Sunday and should be wrapped for freezing and contents marked on the outside of packages.

Zion U.M.Dean Baktay Music Ministries will present "Re:Generation" at 6 p.m. Sunday in the sanctuary of Zion United Methodist Church, 438 Bear Creek Road, Sarver. Refreshments will be served following the concert, which will include worship, music, video and testimonies. There is no cost for the event, but an offering will be collected. For details, contact the church office at 724-353-1720 or visit www.re-generation.us.April 21 is Camp Allegheny Work day. Forms to volunteer are available in the narthex. A car pool will leave the church at 6:30 a.m. For details, contact Rob Peters.Ablood drive will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. April 19 at the church. Those interested can walk in or reserve a time slot by signing up in the narthex. For details, call 724-353-1720.A Good Sense budget course will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. April 22, 29 and May 13. A sign-up sheet is available in the narthex.A colyte training is will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. Sunday. The training is open to children in grade 3 and older. a sign-up sheet is available at the church.