Gordon Thompson, Jim Rae and Vonda Mishler will provide music for the Sunday service at Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68, Butler Township. The Rev. Ron Reagle, district evangelist from Franklin, will lead the Sunday services.

Lay leader Don Boardman will be the guest speaker at the 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 10:30 a.m. Sunday services at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, Butler Township.The 9:30 a.m. Sunday service will feature contemporary Christian music.Mark your calendars now for the July 29The summer celebration and picnic will be held July 29. The event will include a unity service at 10 a.m. followed by a picnic, wrapping up Vacation Bible School.

Sunday school for all ages will be held at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at Christ's Outreach Church, Walker Avenue. The missions movie "They Cry in the Night" will be shown.Howard Dillaman and Michelle Huff will provide music for the Sunday service.Young women age 13 and older are invited to Mystery Madness! June 29 in the gymnasium. The event will include dinner, secrets, excitement, challenges and fun. Participants may take a snack, cookies or dessert to share.Acookout will be held at 7 p.m. July 6 for members of the congregation ages 19 to 35. The new Young Adult Ministry will be discussed. Those attending should sign up by contacting the church office at 724-283-8407.Everyone is encouraged to join us at 6 p.m. forPraiseFest will be held at 6 p.m. July 4 on the church grounds. The free community event includes fellowship, food, games and music. Fireworks will be visible from the church grounds.

A new sermon series, "Parables of the Kingdom," will begin at the 10:15 a.m. Sunday service at Community Life Church, McQuistion Elementary School.Agolf outing for men will begin at 4 p.m. June 30 at the Krendale Golf Course.Concord Presby & North Washington PresbyThe congregations of the Concord and North Washington Presbyterian churches will unite for a worship service and picnic at 11 a.m. Sunday at Lakeview Pavilion 5 on the North Shore of Moraine State Park. Those attending should take a tureen to share and a chair, as the worship will be held at the edge of the lake. An afternoon of activities is planned following the luncheon.Worship services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Sundays during July at North Washington Presbyterian Church, 714 Fairview Road, North Washington. In August, services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Sundays at Concord Presbyterian Church, 873 Hooker Road.

Darla Peterson will be the guest vocal artist for the 10 a.m. Sunday service at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St. The Noisy Offering of loose change will be received during the service.The Bible Study, "Discovering the Psalms," will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Ed Carlson, a retired missionary to Pakistan and the interim minister at Faith Presbyterian Church, will lead the study.first baptistTeams from First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., and Calvary Baptist Church of Meadville will compete at 9 a.m. Saturday in a sporting clay shoot at the Castlewood Rod and Gun Club near Ellwood City. The Rev. Jeff Kistler, pastor of Middletown Road Baptist Church in Pittsburgh, will be the devotional speaker. The $35 entry fee will cover costs of 100 targets and lunch.R. Eldon Brock, founder of Ethnic to Ethnic Ministries in Sebring, Fla., will be the guest speaker at the 10:55 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday services.The church will conduct a nursing home service from 2 to 3 p.m. Monday at Sunnyview Home.

The Bishop's Retirement Celebration will be held July 28. Cost is $20 per person including the program and meal. A sign-up sheet is in the Social Room at First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St.

The Chick Flicks Dinner and a Movie will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday in Epworth Center at First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St. Participants will view the film "13 Going on 30." Admission is free, but reservations are required by calling the church office at 724-283-6160.

Wade and Christine Mantlo, missionaries supported by the church, are moving to Manila. A send-off and time of fellowship will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia.From Sept. 8 to 15, the adult mission team will travel to West Virginia to work with West Virginia Ministry of Advocacy and Workcamps. Those interested in participating should call 724-779-9702 for information.

Aworship service for shut-ins will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St. The service will include traditional hymns and Communion. Those needing a ride should contact the church office, 724-283-0830.Vacation Bible school participants will perform at 7 p.m. Friday at Trinity Lutheran Church.Items for the upcoming newsletter are due to the church office Friday.

Beth Ann Karadema and Mary Jo Burkholder will provide music for the 10 a.m. Sunday service at GraceWay Community Church, Center Township Elementary School, Mercer Road, Center Township.The youth group will participate in a Youth Servant Project Saturday. For details call 724-290-7007.GraceWay Youth attending the Creation music festival will depart Tuesday from the Target parking lot. For details, call 724-290-7007.The church's Sunday broadcasts on WISRhave been moved to 7:30 a.m.

The youth mission team, which recently returned from Slidell, La, will speak at the 8:45 and 11 a.m. Sunday services at Mt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422, Franklin Township. The Ministry Unit will provide a light breakfast between services.A meeting of Creative Juices and Munchies will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday to finalize details for vacation Bible school to be held July 9 to 13.new life Christian ministriesMissionary Matt Geppert, of the Southeast Asia Prayer Center, will share the message entitled at the Sunday service at New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch School Auditorium, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg.The Nehemiah Team will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. today at The Bridge, 102 Bay St., Penn Township. The team will review proposed plans and costs for the new mission outpost church building to be constructed at 127 Knoch Road, Saxonburg.

An informal church service will be held at 8:30 a.m. Sunday at Nixon United Methodist Church, Airport Road, Penn Township. Morning Munchies will be served at 9:15 a.m.Artie Black will provide music at the 10 a.m. Sunday service.

The youth of North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext., will travel to the ALIVE Festival of Christian music Friday. The group will depart from the church at 8 a.m. and return at 1 a.m. Saturday.All adult Sunday Morning Groups will combine at 9:30 a.m. Sunday in Fellowship Hall for a presentation by Donald Franz, missionary to Encarnacion, Paraguay. Franz will also speak at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service.Communion will be served at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service.

Members of Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, who would like to assist with Bible school July 16 to 20, should contact Becky McMaster. Registration forms are located in the back of the church.Information about a mission work trip for Church World Service, Oct. 15 to 17, is now available in the back of the church.Tickets are now available for the presentation of the musical "Esther" July 29 and 30 at Butler County Community College. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. For details, call 724-284-8505.A planning meeting will be held after worship Sunday to plan for the corn roast July 28.

St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City, will host its annual church picnic Sunday. Worship begins at 10 a.m. at the home of Dave and Sue Ann Jones. A covered dish luncheon, team challenge and Iron Chef competition will follow. The secret ingredient is pineapple.St. John's annual garden tour will be held at 5:30 p.m. July 24.Youth from the church will participate in a vacation Bible school program from 5:30 to 8:15 p.m. July 9 to 13 at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Evans City. The program is held cooperatively by both churches.

The Respect Life group of St. Richard Roman Catholic The Church, 3841 Dickey Road, Gibsonia, will distribute baby bottles after all Masses Saturday and Sunday. Parishioners will fill the bottles with monetary contributions used to provide sonogram services at the Pregnancy Care Center in Wexford. Bottles should be returned to the church July 21 or 22.The church will hold its summer patio gatherings at parishioners' homes during July and August. The focus this year will be teachings of the faith. Participants need not attend every session. The first session will be from 10 a.m. to noon July 5. with the topic, "Mary, Woman or Goddess." For information or to register, call Mary Jordan at the church office, 724-444-1971.

St. Thomas Roman Catholic Church-in-the-Fields, 4106 St. Thomas Drive, Gibsonia, will host Coffee With the King at 9 a.m. Wednesdays at King's Restaurant, Northtowne Square, Gibsonia. Each session will feature a discussion and study of the Gospel of John. Participants should take a Bible and may take a friend. For information, call the church at 724-443-1963 or visit www.stthomaschurchinthefields.org.

Summit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Drive, Jefferson Township, will host the closing program for vacation Bible school at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at the Christian Community Outreach building, 650 Saxonburg Road. The service will be followed by a potluck picnic. Those attending should take a side dish to share. Meat, drinks and place settings will be provided.The junior high youth group will leave Sunday for the Great Escape youth conference in Tennessee. They will return June 29.

Communion will be shared at the 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday services at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township.The closing program for Trinity's vacation Bible school will be held at 7 p.m. Friday. Refreshments will be available after the program.The youth yard sale will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday in the picnic shelter.The church's Confir-Camp will be held Monday through June 29 at Lutherlyn.

Dennis Barger will be the guest speaker at the Sunday service at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township.Volunteers from the church will serve from 9 a.m. to noon Monday at the Covenant Food Cupboard.A list of needed supplies for vacation Bible school will be listed in the bulletin. Monetary donations can also be given to the church office. Items from the list can be placed in the VBS box in the narthex.

An outdoor worship service will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday under a tent at Valencia Presbyterian Church, 80 Sterrett St., Valencia. Vacation Bible school participants will perform music for the service. Apotluck picnic will follow and will include pony rides for children. The Worship Committee will provide the main dish and drinks. Participants should take a side dish to share.The Elders will host a volunteer appreciation luncheon at 11:30 a.m. July 1. The lunch is open to all. Reservations are due July 25 by calling the church office.

The White Oak Springs Presbyterian Church, 102 Shannon Road, Renfrew, will host a closing program for vacation Bible school at 7:45 p.m. Friday in the sanctuary. Church members, parents, siblings and friends are invited. Refreshments will be served following the program.