Butler Church of the NazareneThe Children's Choir and Timbrel Praise Team will present music for the Sunday morning 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. He will also speak at the evening service Sunday.Acting-Up Club, for students in grades one to 12, will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Participants will learn acting and singing skills. A play will be presented at the end of the summer. For information, contact Millie Martsolf at 724-282-0908.The speaker for Wednesday worship will be the Rev. Don Chamberlain, retired district minister.The Missionary Convention will be from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the District Center at Mount Chestnut. The speaker will be the Rev. Harmon Schmelzenbach, director of the work in the Fiji Islands.

Christ Community U.M.Summer worship hours have begun at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, Butler Township. Traditional services will be held at 6:30 p.m. Saturdays 10:30 a.m. Sundays, and a contemporary service will be held at 9 a.m. Sundays.July 8 is the last day to schedule portraits for the new church directory. Portrait sitting dates are July 20 and 21. To schedule a time, call the church office at 724-287-4462.

Christ's OutreachMembers of Christ's Outreach Church, Walker Avenue, will participate in a Missions Conference from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Nazarene Convention Center, 177 North Road, Franklin Township. The guest speaker for the event will be Harmon Schmelzenbach, a fourth-generation missionary in Fiji. Nursery care, teen activities and a children's program will be available.

Community LifeThe youth of Community Life Church, McQuistion Elementary School, will gather for its next meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the home of the Ogles. The meeting will include a cookout and fireworks.Canned tuna is being collected Sundays during July for the St. Vincent DePaul Food Cupboard.

Covenant PresbyThe Sacrament of the Lord's supper will be celebrated at the 10 a.m. Sunday service at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St.The Covenant Cupboard Food Bank is requesting donations of cereal for July. Baskets to receive donations are in the East Jefferson Street entrance.

First BaptistFirst Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will host a prayer breakfast for men and boys at 8 a.m. Saturday in the Baptist Youth Center.Marty Yon, Ph.D., vice president for ministry affairs at Northland Baptist Bible College, Dunbar, Wis., will be the featured speaker at the 10:55 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday services.First Baptist Church will be among congregations participating in the annual family camp activities Monday through Saturday at Slippery Rock Baptist Camp, 130 Elliott Lane, Worth Township. The camp will involve churches from the Association of Independent Baptist Churches of Western Pennsylvania. Running concurrently with the family camp will be basketball and soccer day camps, primary day camp and music camp.

First English LutheranNo community dinner will be held Monday at First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St.

First U.M.A RECESS Ministry meeting will be held at 10 a.m. July 6 in the conference room at First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St.Gail DiCuccio and Ed Hughes will conduct swing dance lessons at 7 p.m. July 9, 16 and 23 in Epworth Center. The cost is $20 per person, which covers all three evenings. Proceeds will benefit "Nothing but Nets." For reservations, call the church office at 724-283-6160.

Glade Run U.P.Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia will participate in the Middlesex Community Fun Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.The Men's Tuesday Morning Bible Study will be on break until Aug. 21.Anyone interested in joining the adult mission trip to West Virginia from Sept. 8-15 should call 724-779-9702.The 10th annual golf outing to benefit South Butler County Meals on Wheels will be Aug. 6 at Conley's Resort. For information, contact Meals on Wheels at 724-898-0080 or call 724-538-9380.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranAngel Food Network food distribution will be held from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the social hall at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St. Customers should take a laundry basket or box to carry their order.The Faith Shapers group will hold a picnic Saturday at Moraine State Park. Drop-off time is 3:30 p.m. at the church parking lot. Pick up is at 8 p.m. at the Church. Each youth should take a beverage.The church office will be closed Wednesday in observance of Independence Day. For emergencies, contact the pastor at 724-283-0830.

GraceWay CommunityBeth Ackelson and Edith McCandless will provide music for the 10 a.m. Sunday service at GraceWay Community Church, Center Township Elementary School, Mercer Road. The service will focus on the celebration of our country's independence.There will be no youth meeting this week at the Dunbar Center because of the Creation Music Festival.

Hill U.P.Marilyn Rogerson will provide music for the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St.The July 8 worship service will feature the Youth Mission Team upon its return from Clarveaux Farms in Maryland.A rehearsal will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 15 for participants in Music, Art and Drama Camp. For details, see Kathy Sawyer.

Mt. Chestnut PresbyThe Rev. John McLwain will lead the 8:45 and 11 a.m. Sunday services at Mount Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422, Franklin Township. The Lord's Supper will be served.Dessert donations for Connoquenessing Meals on Wheels are due today for delivery Monday.The Food Cupboard will be open from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday.The church office will be closed Wednesday in observance of Independence Day.new life Christian ministriesThe Lord's Supper will be celebrated during the 10 a.m. Sunday service at New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch School Auditorium, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg.The church offices will be closed Wednesday in observance of the July 4 holiday.A clean-up day will be held July 7 at The Bridge, 102 Bay St., Penn Township. For information, contact Karen Schiebel at 724-586-2241 or karen@newlifexn.org.The Family and Community Mission Team will have a debriefing time from 6 to 9 p.m. July 7 at the home of Bill and Margaret Gebhart.

Nixon U.M.The 8:30 a.m. Sunday service has been canceled this week at Nixon United Methodist Church, Airport Road, Penn Township. The early services will resume July 8.Bill Hoffman will lead the 10 a.m. Sunday service, which will feature music performed by vacation Bible school participants.

North Main St. Church of God The 10 a.m. Sunday service at North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N.Main St. Ext., will mark Independence Day and include patriotic music.A Fourth of July celebration luncheon will be held at 11:45 a.m. Sunday in Fellowship Hall 2. Participants should take two covered dishes to share. Place settings, beverages, and dessert will be provided.The church office will be closed Wednesday in observance of Independence Day.The Women of the Church of God will meet at 1 p.m. July 5 in the Parlor.The 60 Plus or Minus group has planned a trip Sept. 27 and 28 to Lancaster. The trip will include overnight accommodations and admittance to the "In the Beginning," theatrical production, a visit to Hershey Chocolate World and Hope Acres Robotic Farm and a tour of Amish Farmlands. For information, call the church office at 724-285-4214.

Old Union Presby Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will serve a meal at the homeless shelter July 6. To assist in preparation or serving, sign up in the back of the church.

Saint Andrews U.P. The Rev. Fred Young will lead weekend services at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St.Sarver Free MethodistNew worship times have begun at Sarver Free Methodist Church, 509 Sarver Road, Sarver. Worship will begin at 9:30 a.m. Sundays, followed by Sunday school at 10:45 a.m. Services will be led by the church's new pastor, the Rev. Dan Banks.

St. John U.C.C. Communion will be served at the 8:35 and 11 a.m. Sunday services at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City.

Summit Presby Summit Presbyterian Church, at 181 Caldwell Drive, Jefferson Township, will hold its monthly Communion service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. The Praise Team will provide music for the service.The church office will be closed Wednesday in observance of Independence Day.

Trinity Lutheran The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be shared at the 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 a.m. Sunday services at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township.Lutherlyn's Summerfest 2007 will be held Sunday. The event will begin with worship at 10:30 a.m. and continue throughout the day with food, recreation and activities. Avespers bonfire service will conclude Summerfest at dusk.The church softball team will play its final game at 6:15 p.m. Monday at Lutherlyn. Ice cream will be served in the church picnic shelter following the game. Participants are asked to wear red in support of the team.The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. July 6 at the church. Volunteers are needed to donate blood and cover three-hour shifts. Sign-up sheets are posted in the narthex.Volunteers are needed for the new TLCHaven outreach project. For details, call 724-287-1977.

Trinity Presby The Rev. William Jamieson will be the guest minister Sunday at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be served. Brenda Pyle will provide music.The Ruth Circle will meet at 11 a.m. Monday at the church to carpool to The Water Hole for lunch. For reservations, contact Audrey Kennedy or Mary Livengood.

Valencia Presby Volunteers will be recognized at the 10 a.m. Sunday service at Valencia Presbyterian Church, 80 Sterrett St., Valencia. Communion will be served during the service.AVolunteer Appreciation Luncheon, provided by church elders, will be held following the service.

Zion U.M. Israel/Palestine missionary Tina Whitehead will speak during the 9:30 a.m. Sunday school hour this week at Zion United Methodist Church. The presentation, open to adults and youth, will be held in Fellowship Hall after Donut Fellowship. Regular Sunday school classes will resume July 8.Pittsburgh-Tarentum campgrounds will begin Sunday evening summer services at 7 p.m. this Sunday in the campground's pavilion. Members of Zion United Methodist Church will sing and provide testimony at the kick-off. A brochure with the summer schedule is available in the narthex.Those interested in performing music during summer services should sign up in the narthex. For help selecting music, contact Linda McCall.