Christ Community U.M.The Youth Group Rummage Sale will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in Oz Hall at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, Butler Township. The sale will benefit the upcoming South Dakota Mission Trip.Members are invited to attend the two-part Introductory Inventory sessions of the Spiritual Gifts class, which will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday and May 6.

Community LifeThe youth group of Community Life Church, McQuistion Elementary School, will gather for its next meeting from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the home of the DiDonatos.Pastas and spaghetti sauces are being collected Sundays during May for the St. Vincent DePaul Food Cupboard.A discussion of the book "The Heavenly Man" will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Butler YWCA, 120 W. Cunningham St.

Covenant PresbyAlan Adams, executive Presbyter of the Beaver-Butler Presbytery, will lead the Seekers Class Sunday at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St. The class meets at 9:30 a.m. in the Assembly Room.The Noisy Offering of loose change will be received during the 11 a.m. Sunday service.The Covenant Cupboard Food Bank is requesting donations of tuna and noodles for May. Baskets to receive the donations are in the Jefferson Street entrance hallway.

First BaptistFirst Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will be among congregations participating in a youth retreat from 5:30 p.m. Friday to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Slippery Rock Baptist Camp, 130 Elliott Lane, Slippery Rock. The retreat, which will cost $20 per person, is for churches involved in the Association of Independent Baptist Churches of Western Pennsylvania. "Hope in God" will be the theme of the retreat. Doug Stewart, youth pastor of Grove City's First Baptist Church, will be the featured speaker.The church will host a prayer breakfast for men and boys at 8 a.m. Saturday in the Baptist Youth Center.Marty Silverberg, Baptist Mid-Missions church planter in New York City's South Bronx, will be the guest speaker at the 10:55 a.m. Sunday service. He and his wife, Val, will share their ministry at the 6 p.m. Sunday service.Carol Stamm will be the speaker and Darlyne Hughes the hostess at the Women's Missionary Fellowship meeting from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday. Projects will include preparing items for use by missionaries.Steve Lamie, men's varsity basketball coach at Grove City College, will be the featured speaker for the First Baptist Christian School sports banquet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Vagabond Center, 1 Lyn Mar Plaza, Lyndora.

First English LutheranFamily Sunday School at First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St., will be held at 9:45 a.m. Sunday in the Social Room. All members of the church are invited to participate.

First U.M.The youth of First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St., will host a Mystery Dinner Theater Saturday and Sunday in Epworth Center. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the event begins at 6:30 p.m. each night. Tickets are $12, payable at the door, but reservations must be made in the church office at 724-283-6160.A Blood Pressure Team meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Bridal Room.The Saturday and May 5 God's Country services will be held in the sanctuary instead of Epworth Center. The services begin at 7 p.m.

Glade Run U.P.Senior High Mission Training will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia. There will be no Youth Group that evening.The National Day of Prayer will be observed May 3. The sanctuary will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Prayer guides will be available.Information about students graduating from high school, college or other institutions of higher learning is now being sought. To submit details, call the church office at 724-898-3503.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranVolunteers for Angel Food Ministries at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., should meet at 7:30 a.m. Saturday for food distribution. The distribution will be from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.Afundraiser for the youth group will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Pizza Hut, West Cunningham Street.

GraceWay CommunityAmber Crowe will provide music for the 10 a.m. Sunday service at GraceWay Community Church, Center Township Elementary School, Mercer Road.GraceWay Youth will be involved in a servant project Saturday in Pittsburgh. For details, contact Amber Crowe at 724-504-7264.

Hill U.P.The deacons of Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St. will host a Fifth Sunday Luncheon after the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. The deacons will furnish luncheon meats, macaroni salad, desserts and beverages. Attendees should take a variety of salads. Participants are asked not to take any food made with nuts or peanuts. Information about partnerships in service and mission will be available after the luncheon.The Chancel Choir, featuring soloists Mark Hall and Beth Weiland, will perform at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service.The Youth Chorale will hold auditions for youth entering grades 8 to 12 during its rehearsal at 12:15 p.m. Sunday.A congregational meeting for the election of elders and deacons will be held at 11:30 a.m. May 6.A Progressive Dinner for adults will begin at 5 p.m. Saturday with appetizers at the Ruffel home. The main course will be served at the church, followed by dessert at the Brady home. For reservations, contact Kathy Ruffel at 724-283-5172 or John Richards at 724-355-7418.Garden plants are needed for the Spring Garden Market May 19 at the Succop Conservancy. Plants should be marked and brought to the Hill table at the market by 9:30 a.m. on May 19. Proceeds benefit HIll Youth Mission Trips. For details, contact Maryanne Puente at 724-282-8292.

Mt. Chestnut PresbyMinistry volunteers will be recognized Sunday at Mount Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422, Franklin Township. A continental breakfast in their honor will be held between the 8:45 and 11 a.m. services.The group Country Vision will perform at 7 p.m. Sunday. The concert of traditional hymns and southern gospel music is the third in the church's concert series. An offering will be collected at the concert.

New Life Christian MinistriesPastor Chris Marshall of New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch Senior High School, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg, has begun a blog called "One Person at a Time¿ " Anyone interested in participating in the blog discussion should visit www.NewLifeXn.org and click the link on the main page.The Family and Community Mission Team that will serve at Tapestries of Life Ministries in Guadalupe, Mexico, will hold a training time from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday. For details, contact Marshall at 724-352-4196 or chris@newlifexn.org.The National Day of Prayer will be observed May 3. Ministry staff and other interested members will gather at 9:30 a.m. in the Outlook Pointe parking lot, 100 Bella Court, Saxonburg. Teams will prayer walk the Saxonburg area until 10:15 a.m. New Life youth will be available at the flagpoles at Butler, Knoch and Mars schools 15 minutes before the start of school for a prayer time. For details, contact prayer ministries elder Frank Relihan at 724-586-6530 or prayer@newlifexn.org.Infant and child dedication will be Mother's Day, May 13. Parents wishing to have their child dedicated to the Lord should contact pastor of administration Pat Fecich at 724-290-0161 or pat@newlifexn.org.Summer Servants are needed for the church nursery. Servants will serve one or two Sundays in June, July or August and will cover vacation dates for the regular nursery staff. Men, women or teens interested in serving should contact Fecich.

North Main Street Church of GodNorth Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext., will host the 10th annual Men and Boys' Wild Game Feast at 6 p.m. Saturday in Fellowship Hall. Tickets are available for $6 at the church office or $8 at the door. Boys younger than 10 will be admitted free. The featured speaker will be the producer and star of the PBS series "Roadkill USA."Women's Word Share will begin the new study "Thin Within" at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in Fellowship Hall. Child care is available.The annual Memorial Day Camping Trip has been set May 25 to 27 at Whitehall Camp, Emlenton. The Hillside Lodge is available for $40 per night to those not interested in staying in tents or recreational vehicles. To reserve a site or room, or for information, contact Dave Wilson at the church office, 724-285-4214.

Old Union PresbyThe Worship Committee of Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will meet after worship this week.The deadline for early registration discounts for camp or for the New Wilmington Missionary Conference is Monday. The church will pay the full cost for a first visit to a camp or conference, and half the cost for a second trip. Brochures are available in the back of the church.The session is seeking information about the annex project conducted in the late 1950s. Those who belonged to the church at that time are invited to a meeting form 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.The deacons will organize a meal for the homeless shelter May 4. To volunteer to prepare, deliver or serve the meal, sign up in the back of the church.The youth group is looking for adults to join them for their next events, the Special Olympics summer games, "Amazing Race Pittsburgh," and a Pittsburgh Passion women's football game. Anyone who would like to participate in all or part of the day, should contact Peter.Bible School will be held July 16 to 20. Registration forms are available in the back of the church. To volunteer, contact Becky McMaster.An African offering will be accepted during worship Sunday.

Saint Andrews U.P.The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be served at the 10 a.m. Sunday service at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St. The Confirmation Class will be joining the church at the service. To welcome new members, a Build-a-Taco tureen lunch will follow the service. Participants should take a salad to share.A painting party will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday in the library. To volunteer, contact Jon McKay. Supplies will be provided, but participants can take their own brushes and rollers if desired.Dinner with Friends will be held at 6 p.m. May 5. For details, contact Becky Thomas.The Blest Be the Tie That Binds: spring service and supper will be held at 4 p.m. May 6. The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be served.

St. John U.C.C.St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City, will host the Pittsburgh Association Spring Meeting from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Registration will begin at 12:30 p.m. The meeting will include a beginning and ending service and three workshops led by church members. Aluncheon will begin at 1 p.m.Reservations are being accepted for the mother/daughter banquet at 6 p.m. May 3 at 6 p.m.Sunday is the last day to schedule portrait appointments for the new church directory. For information, contact the church office from 9 a.m. to noon.

St. John's U.M.St. John's United Methodist Church, Hallston Road, Slippery Rock, will host renewal services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. The guest speaker for the services will be the Rev. Jack Patterson.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranThe Rev. Al Towberman of St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., will bless pets at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Rotary Shelter in Butler Memorial Park.Amother-daughter banquet will be held at 6 p.m. May 11 in Fellowship Hall. Ventriloquist Jenny Taylor will provide entertainment. Also performing will be Stephanie Maharg, on cello, with her daughter, Lena, playing violin. Reservations are due to the church office by Tuesday. For details, call Jean Dreher at 724-283-6591.

St. Peter's EpiscopalMembers of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St., interested in helping with planting and maintaining the garden and landscaping areas around the church should contact Diane Bennett.A small group leader's meeting will be held at 4:30 p.m. Sunday at the Geary residence.

Trinity LutheranThe Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist 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 congregational meeting will follow the 11 a.m. Sunday service so the congregation can have the opportunity to endorse and bless the grant application for a sabbatical for Pastor Pierotti.A six-week new members class will begin Sunday. Classes will be held from 9:40 to 10:40 a.m. Sundays and are open to those considering becoming a part of the congregation. To register, call the church office at 724-287-1977.There is a vacancy for the manager of Katie's Kitchen, which makes Trinity's weekly community meal possible. To apply for the position or for information, contact Suzie Shoup at 724-287-1977. Volunteers are also needed.

Trinity PresbyTrace and Karen Bender of Cabot will visit Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township, during the Sunday school hour Sunday for a presentation on Wycliff Bible Translating. The presentation will be held in Fellowship Hall. The Benders will also present a Minute for Mission during the worship service. They will discuss their preparations for mission work in Africa. Aluncheon will follow the service in Fellowship Hall, at which time the Benders will be available to answer questions.

Valencia PresbyChurch Camp Sunday will be observed this Sunday at Valencia Presbyterian Church, 80 Sterrett St., Valencia. Previous camp attendees will provide the children's message at the 10 a.m. service and will be available after the service to answer questions and show camp pictures.A Children's Church for children ages 3 to 8 will also be held Sunday during the regular worship time.Members wishing to assist with roadside pickup Saturday should meet at 9 a.m. at the church.A church work day will be held at 5 p.m. Monday. Food will be provided.Avalanche Ranch Bible Study will begin Wednesday. The sessions will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays during May. Each session includes a 30-minute Bible study and a 30-minute work session to prepare for vacation Bible school.

West Sunbury United Church of the NazareneWest Sunbury United Church of the Nazarene, 544 Halston Road, West Sunbury, will hold revival services with evangelist the Rev. Ron Schermerhorn at 7 p.m. daily through Sunday. For details, call 724-637-2737.

Zion LutheranMembers of Zion Lutheran Church, 266 Zion Church Road, Concord Township, will sponsor a spaghetti dinner at 3:30 p.m. Saturday.

Zion U.M.A spring clothing drive will be held Sunday at Zion United Methodist Church, Bear Creek Road, Sarver. Donations should be sorted and labeled for men, women, teens, children and infants. Acollection box will be available in Fellowship Hall.Church members will visit Camp Wesley Woods from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday to begin the reroofing project on the dining hall. The project will continue through May 8. To participate, contact Trudy Greenfield.Awork day will be held form 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 4 at the Ward Home for Children in Pittsburgh. Participants will work on landscaping with the children. Volunteer forms are available in the bulletin and can be placed in the offering plate or in the narthex. Participants should take work/garden gloves and small gardening tools. For information, contact Gerry Riemer.