Abba Christian CenterMichelle Bruno of Valley Forge Christian College will lead the 10 a.m. Sunday service at Abba Christian Center, Slippery Rock Middle School, Kiester Road, Slippery Rock.An evangelistic outreach will take place Saturday. For information, call the church office at 724-794-1009.

Butler Church of the NazareneDebby Shutak and Marilyn Iden 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.Volunteers and snack donations are needed for the vacation Bible school program to be held June 11 to 15. For information, contact Millie Martsolf at 724-282-0908 or leave a message at the church office, 724-482-4116. The program will conclude with a picnic at 6 p.m. June 15 at the District Center.

Christ Community U.M.The Rev. Hughie Orsborn will be the guest speaker at the 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday services at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, Butler Township.Graham crackers and saltine crackers are being collected for the Covenant Food Cupboard during June. Donations may be placed in the food carts in the narthex.

Christ's OutreachA Bike and Car Cruise will leave the parking lot of Christ's Outreach Church, Walker Avenue, at 1:30 p.m. Sunday. The destination is a late lunch at Famous Dave's Legendary Pit BBQ in Wexford.Volunteers are needed for the vacation Bible school program at 8:30 p.m. July 9 to 13. There will be a training meeting from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. To volunteer, call the church office at 724-283-8407 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays.

Covenant PresbyMichael Desnoyers and Zach Wood will be the guest vocalists for the 10 a.m. Sunday service at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St.Officers elected at the Ecclesiastical meeting Sunday will be ordained and installed at the 10 a.m. service June 17.

First BaptistA group of senior high school teens from First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., led by youth pastor the Rev. Jeff Gwilt, will leave Friday on a nine-day missions trip to the island of St. Vincent in the West Indies.A paintball event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Slippery Rock Baptist Camp, 130 Elliott Lane, Worth Township. It is open to teens, young men, dads and guests from churches affiliated with the Association of Independent Baptist Churches of Western Pennsylvania. A $20 fee will cover costs of gun rental, lunch and 100 paintballs.The two work weeks at the camp will continue through Saturday of this week and Monday through Saturday of next week. It will involve AIBCWP church personnel. Meals will be provided, and lodging is available.Women of the church are invited to a craft night event at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Baptist Youth Center.

First English LutheranSummer worship hours will begin this week at First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St. Services will be held at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sundays.Ahealing service will be held at noon Sunday.The Synod Assembly will be held June 14 to 16 at Thiel College.Lutherlyn scholarships of $100 each for the 2007 summer season are now available. Funds will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.The women of the church will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the home of Carole Demmy.

First U.M.Due to Senior Send-off, there will be no Ground Zero meeting on Sunday at First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St. Members should meet at 5:30 p.m. Sunday at the swimming area of Moraine State Park.A church picnic group meeting will be held at 12:30 p.m. Sunday in Wesley Hall.A women's Bible study will be held at 10 a.m. Mondays during the summer.Plans are now being made for this year's trip to Creation. Completed registration, permission forms and payment are due Wednesday. The trip will be from June 27 to 30. For details, call the office at 724-283-6160.

Glade Run U.P.Members of Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, interested in sharing musical talent during the summer months, should call the church office at 724-898-3503 or Carol Jamison at 724-538-9817.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranMembers of the youth group at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., participating in the Outer Banks trip should meet at 6 a.m. Saturday in the church parking lot. The vans will leave at 6:30 a.m.The Grace-fill Faith Walkers will participate in the Relay for Life from noon Saturday through noon Sunday at the Butler Intermediate High School track. Participants will hold a bake sale and a raffle.The finance meeting has been changed to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

GraceWay CommunityMary Ann Mahan and Ruth Ferko will provide music for the 10 a.m. Sunday service at GraceWay Community Church, Center Township Elementary School, Mercer Road.There will be no youth meeting today at the Dunbar Center.The youth will sponsor a spaghetti supper fundraiser from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at St. Peter Roman Catholic Church. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children ages 3-12, and free for children ages 2 and younger. The event will include entertainment, prizes and a silent auction. For information, call 724-290-7007.Graduates will be honored at the 10 a.m. Sunday service. Youth and their families will meet after the service for lunch at Moraine State Park.The steering committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Panera Bread, New Castle Road, Butler Township.

Mars U.P.Mars United Presbyterian Church, Crowe Avenue, Mars, will have one service Sunday. The service, beginning at 10 a.m. will feature a performance by the Covenant Players.Vacation Bible school preparation painting will be at 11 a.m. Sunday.Summer worship times will be 8:30 and 10 a.m. Sundays.The flea market and bake sale will be held from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. Cost is $1 per grocery bag full of items.

Nixon U.M.Dan Miller will speak at the 10 a.m. Sunday service at Nixon United Methodist Church, Airport Road, Penn Township. Music will be provided by Sharon Perschke.

North Main St. Church of GodThe youth of North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext., Butler Township, will participate in a mission trip to St. Benedict Parish in New Orleans. Dates for the trip are now July 27 to Aug. 3. Registration is due June 18. For information, contact Pastor Brian Smith at 724-285-4214.Penn Christian Academy will offer a kindergarten transition class for the 2007-2008 school year for children who have been through preschool, but are not quite ready for kindergarten. Kindergarten curriculum will be taught along with computer, music and other classes. To participate, children must be 5 years old by Nov. 30. For information, contact the school office at 724-586-5200.

Old Union PresbyThe Lord's Supper will be celebrated during worship this week at Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars.

Park U.P.Executive Presbyter the Rev. Alan Adams will speak at the 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday services at Park United Presbyterian Church, 115 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople.

Saint Andrews U.P.High school and college graduates will be honored at the 10 a.m. Sunday service at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 East Jefferson St. Graduates attending the service should plan to arrive at 9:45 a.m.Musicians and vocalists are being sought to provide music for summer services. For details, contact Becky Veith.The Covenant Food Cupboard is requesting donations of baby food, formula and diapers. Donations can be placed in the cart in the narthex.Bakers are needed to donate desserts to Meals on Wheels during July. For details, contact Barb Hutchison.

St. John U.C.C.Summer worship hours begin this Sunday at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 East Main St., Evans City. Early worship begins at 8:30 a.m. and regular worship at 10 a.m. with announcements at 9:50. From 9:20 to 9:50 a.m., a combined fellowship time will be observed in the narthex.The new DaVinci Code book study will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Notes for the class are available in the narthex.The annual church picnic is set for 10 a.m. June 24.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranGraduates will be recognized at the weekend services at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St. At the 8:30 a.m. service, graduates will be introduced and gifts presented. Areception will follow. Baptism will be celebrated at the 11 Sunday service.Dessert donations are needed during June for Meals on Wheels. Cakes, quick breads and brownies with no icing cream or nuts are needed. All items are to be packaged and ready for freezing. Items should be placed in the kitchen Saturday or Sunday.

St. Peter's EpiscopalThe congregation of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St., is invited to the annual Acolyte Recognition Brunch at 11 a.m. Sunday at Dingbat's restaurant. A sign-up sheet is posted in the back of the church. For details, contact Rick Elias.A District II meeting will be held at 7 p.m. June 19 at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church in Warrendale. Each family is urged to have one person attend. Those attending should sign up in the back of the church.

Summit PresbySummit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Drive, Jefferson Township, will recognize graduates during the 9:30 a.m. Sunday service. The Praise Team will provide music.The deacons and Session will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday.Amen's breakfast and Bible study will be held at 8 a.m. June 16 in Fellowship Hall. For information, call the church office at 724-287-2378.

Trinity LutheranHoly Communion will be observed at the 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday services at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township.There will be a meeting after the 11 a.m. Sunday service for anyone wishing to help with TLC Haven (formerly Kid Swap). For details, see Vicar Naomi.Registration for vacation Bible school has been extended to Sunday. To register, call the church office at 724-287-1977. Volunteers are also needed.The TLC Haven needs gently used or new story books, crayons, markers, games, and cards. Also needed are new notebooks, drawing pads, and coloring books. Donations can be placed in the box outside Vicar Naomi's office.

Trinity PresbyPaul Cashdollar will lead the Sunday and June 17 services at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township.

Zion U.M.The Cabot Food Bank box is located in the narthex of Zion United Methodist Church, Bear Creek Road, Sarver, through Sunday. Suggested donations are canned fruit, toothpaste, and shampoo. Monetary gifts are also appreciated.Blanket Sunday will be observed June 17. Donations of $5 will allow Church World Service to provide a blanket for those whose home or shelter has been destroyed by flood, fire, storm or war. Forms for donations are included in the bulletins.Volunteers are needed to help Zion's Meals on Wheels team cook meals the second Monday of each month or to deliver the meals Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. For details, contact Lucille Hoover.