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Butler Church of the NazareneMillie Martsolf and Gwen Atkinson will provide music for the Sunday service at Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68, Butler Township. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Ron Reagle of Franklin.The Caravan group will hold its graduation Wednesday. Members will also participate in the District Round-Up June 8-10. For details, contact Jim Green by leaving a message at the church office, 724-482-4116.

Community LifeCommunion will be served at the 10:15 a.m. Sunday service at Community Life Church, McQuistion Elementary School.Canned tuna is being collected Sundays during June for the St. Vincent DePaul Food Cupboard.A Father's Day cookout will be held immediately after the service June 17 at the school.

Covenant PresbyThe summer worship schedule at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St., will begin Sunday with Children's Church at 9:45 a.m., morning worship at 10 a.m. and Fellowship Hour at 11:05 a.m. This schedule will continue through Labor Day weekend.The Ecclesiastical Meeting of the Congregation, where new officers are elected and reports of committees are presented, will be held after the 10 a.m. June 10 service. All committee reports must be handed in to the church office by Monday.The Covenant Cupboard food bank is requesting donations of dried beans or rice during June. Baskets for the donations are in the East Jefferson Street entrance hallway.

First BaptistMembers of the Berean Sunday school class at First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will gather for a class social and dinner at 5 p.m. today at King's Family Restaurant, 191 New Castle Road. A devotional and games will follow at Baptist Youth Center.An all-church bridal shower for Sarah Palmer will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Baptist Youth Center. Each participant should take a pantry item.A work week is scheduled Monday through June 9 at Slippery Rock Baptist Camp, 130 Elliott Lane, Worth Township, Monday through Saturday of the coming week. Meals will be provided and lodging is available.Nancy Knopf, coordinator of Baptist Youth Ministries in Vermilion, Ohio, will be the featured speaker at the year-end dinner of the Women's Missionary Fellowship to be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Baptist Youth Center. Attendees should take a tureen or salad. Officers will supply desserts. Rolls and beverages will be provided.

First English LutheranAn evening service will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday at First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St.The 11 a.m. Sunday service will feature confirmation. There will be no Sunday school on Sunday.

First Presby of BakerstownThe Youth Ministry of First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown, Route 8 at Heckert Road, Bakerstown, will lead both services Sunday. Graduating high school seniors also will be honored.Registration is being accepted for Summer Blast Camp and Extended Summer Blast. Registration forms are available in the church office. For information, call the office at 724-443-1555 or visit www.fpcb.org.

First U.M.Afamily movie night will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday in the sanctuary at First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St. Child care will be available during the movie.The Gardening Team will met at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Wesley Hall.

Glade Run U.P.Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, will celebrate Communion at both Sunday services. Graduates will also be recognized at the services.Summer Sunday school will begin Sunday. All children in grade 5 and younger will meet at 9:50 a.m. in the Kids' Zone area.

GraceWay CommunityAmber Crowe and Tim Jones will provide music for the 10 a.m. Sunday service at GraceWay Community Church, Center Township Elementary School, Mercer Road.A party for all graduates will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday at the home of Dave and Amber Crowe. For information, call Amber at 724-504-7264.Information regarding graduates should be submitted by Sunday to be included in the graduation service June 10.

Hill U.P.The Sacrament of Lord's Supper will be celebrated at the 6 p.m. Saturday and 10:30 a.m. Sunday services at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St.The Youth Chorale will perform and graduating seniors will be recognized at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. A luncheon for the congregation and Youth Chorale will follow the service.Sunday school classes for ages 3 through adult resume at 9:15 a.m. Sunday. Children age 3 through sixth grade should meet in the Deacon's Room for a video series. Adults will meet in the Hall Memorial Lounge.The Kingdom Ringers are scheduled to rehearse at 3 p.m. Sunday for their performance at the Butler High School Baccalaureate service Wednesday.

Meridian U.P.Graduates of Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave., will be recognized during the 10 a.m. Sunday service. A Lite Bite Social will follow the service.Beginning this week, services will begin at 10 a.m. Sundays. Sunday school will follow at 11 a.m. and a coffee time will begin at 9:30 a.m. The summer schedule will continue through Aug. 26.The Sarah Elizabeth Luncheon will be at noon June 7. Participants should take a covered dish. Table service will be provided. Election of officers will be held.

New Life Christian MinistriesThe Lord's Supper will be shared at the 10 a.m. Sunday worship celebration at New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch Senior High School, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg.The Community Garden at The Bridge, 102 Bay St., Penn Township, will be planted at 1 p.m. Saturday. The garden provides free produce to those who would like to share in the harvest. For information, contact The Bridge at 724-586-2241.A Chuck Wagon Picnic will be held after worship Sunday at 127 Knoch Road, Saxonburg. Summer missionaries will be commissioned and registration will be received for Avalanche Ranch Community vacation Bible school. The event will also include a blacksmithing demonstration, games and horse and wagon rides. Lunch is provided. The community is invited. For information, contact the church at 724-290-0161.The mission team that will serve at Tapestries of Life Ministries in Guadalupe, Mexico, will hold a training session at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the home of senior pastor Chris Marshall, 447 Leasureville Road, Cabot.

Nixon U.M.Holy Communion will be celebrated at the 10 a.m. Sunday service at Nixon United Methodist Church, Airport Road, Penn Township. The choir will perform a selection of Gaither music.

North Main St. Church of GodThere will be no 6:27 Saturday contemporary service this week at North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext.The Women's Fellowship will travel to the Strawberry Days Art Music Festival in Grove City June 9. The event is open to all women of the church. Registration is accepted at the church office or in the East Welcome Center. Acar pool will depart from the church parking lot at 9 a.m. June 9.An hymn sing will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday in the Parlor. Paul and Betty Wolfe will perform and Lee Bortmas will lead devotions. Light refreshments will follow.Wednesday will be the last night of the regular Wednesday programs until fall.The Women of the Church of God will meet at 1 p.m. June 7 in the Parlor for a program led by Judy Fry.

Oak Hills ChristianThe summer schedule will begin this week at Oak Hills Christian Church, Old Plank and Township Line Roads, Butler Township. Sunday School will start at 9 a.m. and services will begin at 10 a.m.

Old Union PresbyOld Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will hold its church picnic after worship Sunday. Participants should take a dish to share. Hot dogs, buns, condiments and drinks will be provided.Information about a mission work trip is available in the back of the church.Graduates will be honored during worship this week. Names of graduates should be submitted to Barb Cashdollar or Karen Lattanze.Volunteers are needed to help with the strawberry festival June 16. Strawberry pickers are needed June 15.To assist with vacation Bible school July 16-20, see Becky McMaster. Registration forms are available in the back of the church.

Park U.P.Camp meeting Sunday will be held this week at Park United Presbyterian Church, 115 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople. The service will include gospel music and graduate recognition. Apotluck dinner will follow in fellowship hall.

Saint Andrews U.P.Sunday will mark the last session of "The Life You've Always Wanted" Bible study at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 East Jefferson St. The youth group will also hold its last meeting for the season.The Children's Education and Worship and Outreach Teams will hold a joint meeting at 8 p.m. Tuesday.Graduates will be honored at the June 10 service.

St. Peter's EpiscopalThe summer worship schedule will begin this week at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St. Services with Holy Communion will begin at 8:15 and 9:30 a.m. Sundays.Graduates will be honored at the 9:30 a.m. Sunday service.The parish picnic will be held at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at the Kiwanis Shelter at Alameda Park. Participants should sign up in the back of the church to bring a dish, salad or dessert. Attendees can also call the Kamerers to see what help is needed. Meat, beverages and service will be provided.

St. Richard R.C.Members of the Life Teen group and their leaders of St. Richard Roman Catholic Church, 3841 Dickey Road, Gibsonia, will depart after the 10 a.m. June 10 Mass for Mullens, W.Va., where they will do household repairs for those unable to do so for themselves.The group will return June 15.Training for new altar servers will begin in June. Participants can choose to participate from 1 to 2:30 p.m. June 12 and July 3 and 17 or from 7 to 8:30 p.m. June 7 and 21 and July 12. To register, contact Mary Jordan at 724-444-1971, Ext. 12.Aclass will be held at 7:45 p.m. June 12 for parents preparing to have a child baptized.

Trinity LutheranThe celebration of the Lord's Supper will be observed at the 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 a.m. Sunday services at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township. The youth will lead all the services.Aministry fest with children's activities and refreshments will be held during the Sunday school hour. A picnic will follow the 11 a.m. service.A men's breakfast will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday in the fellowship hall.To purchase new hymnals, the worship and music committee is seeking congregation members to purchase the books in honor or in memory of loved ones. Cost is $20 per hymnal. Funds can be placed in the Evangelical Lutheran worship envelopes in the pews.

Summit PresbySummit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Drive, Jefferson Township, will begin its summer worship schedule Sunday. There will be one worship service at 9:30 a.m. each Sunday through Sept. 9. There will be no Sunday school or youth group meetings during the summer. will be held until September 9.

Trinity PresbyTrinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township, will celebrate the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper at 10 a.m. Sunday. A brunch will follow in Fellowship Hall to honor graduates, the confirmation class and the Rev. Bill King for his interim service.The Ruth Circle will travel to the Foxburg Inn for lunch Monday. Members will meet at 10:45 a.m. at the church to car pool. For information or reservations, call Mary Livengood at 724-285-1952.Cereal is being collected for the Covenant Cupboard during June. Adonation cart is located in the narthex.The Deacons will hold an ice cream social at 6 p.m. June 8 in Fellowship Hall.

Zion U.M.Members of Zion United Methodist Church, Bear Creek Road, Sarver, are asked to donate canned fruit, toothpaste or shampoo for the Cabot Food Bank during the first two Sundays in June.Saturday is the community yard sale work day at Allegheny Valley Young Life on Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Help is needed to prepare items for the yard sale. Donations for the sale are being accepted June 1-9. The sale will be held June 7-9 and 14-16. To assist with the sale, contact Pat Gray. To arrange for pickup of donations, call 724-295-2155 or 724-353-1358. Proceeds benefit the youth ministry.

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