Butler Church of the NazareneChrisann Green and Marilyn Iden will present the music for the Sunday morning service at Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68, Butler Township. The Rev. Ron Reagle will be the guest speaker.There will be no Sunday evening service this week. The congregation is invited to go to the Sunday evening service at the Camp Meeting at the Mount Chestnut District Center. Acorn roast will be held at the Martsolf's camper following the service.Camp Meeting will continue next week with morning services and 7:30 p.m. services each day.Friday will be Sunday School Summit at the District Center. The service begins at 7 p.m. The Rev. Marcus Whitworth will be the featured speaker.

Christ's OutreachThe Youth of Christ's Outreach Church, Walker Ave., will leave Saturday for a mission trip to the Pineridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. Due to the trip, there will be no Youth Group on Wednesday.Members of the congregation ages 19 to 35 years of age are invited to join the Young Adults Group for a miniature golf tournament at 7 p.m. Aug. 1.

Community LifeCommunion will be served during the 10:15 a.m. Sunday service at Community Life Church, McQuistion Elementary School.Funds are now being raised to purchase an automatic defibrillator for Butler Fire Department.The next youth group meeting will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 2 at the home of the Ogles.The youth will attend a Pirates game Aug. 4. Tickets are $9.Sign-ups and information for the Women of Faith Conference to be held next July in Cleveland is now available. Deadline to register is Aug. 19.

Covenant PresbyMary Ann Zeigler will be the guest organist and Lenore Regis will be the guest vocalist at the 10 a.m. Sunday service at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St.The Kerygma Bible Class, "Discovering the Psalms," will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Faith Presbyterian Church. The lesson topic will be "Psalms of Trust."

First BaptistFirst Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will host an all-church baby shower for Breann Stroupe at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Baptist Youth Center.A junior high camp for students in seventh through ninth grade from AIBCWP churches will be held Monday through July 28 at Slippery Rock Baptist Camp.

First English LutheranA hymn sing with Holy Communion will be held at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St.

First U.M.Members of First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St., are invited to a Summer Afternoon at Thorncreek event from 5 p.m. to dusk Sunday at Thorncreek United Methodist Church.The event will include games, music and a campfire with s'mores. Participants should register at the Welcome Center or by calling the church office.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranThe youth of Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., will gather at 8 p.m. Friday for a Mystery All-Nighter. Participants should take a sleeping bag and pillow. Pick-up time will be 9 a.m. Saturday.Items for the next newsletter are due to the church office Monday.The Faith Shapers group will go to Eracers for miniature golf Wednesday. Participants should arrive at the church at 5 p.m. for pizza and can be picked up at 8:30 p.m.

GraceWay CommunityTim Jones will provide music for the 10 a.m. Sunday service at GraceWay Community Church, Center Township Elementary School Mercer Road, Center Township. Children's music will be lead by Edith McCandless.There will be no youth meeting today. For information, call Amber at 724-504-7264.

Mars U.P.The youth of Mars United Presbyterian Church, Crowe Avenue, will be welcomed back from the Fun in the Son youth conference during the 8:30 and 10 a.m. Sunday services.

Meridian U.P.At the 10 a.m. Sunday service, the Sacrament of Holy Communion will be observed at Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave.Those in need of home bound Communion should call the church office at 724-482-2630 from 8 a.m. to noon.

New Life Christian MinistriesThe 10 a.m. Sunday service of New Life Christian Ministries, will be held at 127 Knoch Road, Saxonburg. The service will be an outdoor celebration under tents. Nursery care will be available in the nursery hut. The Tapestries of Life Mission Team will share about their time inMexico as part of the service.Kids SPOT will meet from 10 a.m. until the end of worship. Breakfast pastries and cold beverages will be available.The middle school and senior high youth mission team will serve with Cutting Edge Ministries in Louisiana from July 28 through Aug. 4.

Nixon U.M.There will be an 8:30 a.m. informal service Sunday followed by a time of fellowship in the social hall at Nixon United Methodist Church, Airport Road, Penn Township.Youth attending Mission Discovery Camp will be consecrated at the 10 a.m. Sunday service. Judy Snyder will provide music for the service.

Old Union PresbyThe conclusion of Bible School at Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will be celebrated with a wiener roast at 8:30 p.m. Friday.

Saint Andrews U.P.Sunday is the last opportunity to help with decorations for the vacation Bible school program at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 East Jefferson St. Preschool crew leaders and game and snack helpers are needed beginning July 23. To volunteer, contact Lori Haughey.Pictures will be taken for the new church pictorial on Aug. 23 and Oct. 16.The Worship and Outreach Team is initiating a Community Day of Prayer on Sept. 8. The sanctuary will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Volunteers from the congregation will be needed to commit to praying for half-hour periods in the sanctuary throughout the day. Prayer requests can be sent to the church at office@standrewsupc.org.Bakers are needed to donate desserts for Meals on Wheels. For details, contact Barb Hutchison.

St. John U.C.C.Baptisms will be administered during the 10 a.m. Sunday service at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City.The annual Garden Tour is set for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. Participants will meet at the church to carpool to the three destinations.The Pastoral Relations Committee will meet at 7 p.m. July 30."The DaVinci Code" book study will not meet Wednesday, but will resume classes Aug. 1.

St. Peter's EpiscopalKaren Geary will repeat her slide presentation on Uganda following the 9:30 a.m. Sunday service at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St.Articles for the August newsletter are due Monday.There will be Holy Communion with healing prayers at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday.

Trinity LutheranCommunion 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.There will be a pot luck supper at 4 p.m. Sunday in the church's picnic shelter to say farewell to Vicar Naomi and her husband.The Trinity Youth will play volleyball at 6:30 p.m. Sunday.Rider Lutheran Church has invited members of Trinity to join the choir for the Butler Farm Show church service to be held Aug. 5. Practice will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday and July 29 at Rider Church. To participate, call Dennis Hindman at 724-287-8692.

St. Richard R.C.A "Festival of Praise" will be held from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Sunday at St. Richard Roman Catholic Church, 3841 Dickey Road, Gibsonia. The festival will be preceded by praying of the Rosary at 1:45 p.m. on the grounds, weather permitting. The Rev. Tom Sparacino will be the guest speaker. The afternoon will include praise, worship and a procession and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.The EDGE Middle School ministry will have a Hangout Night from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Monday.Grandparents and grandchildren will be honored at the 9 a.m. Mass on July 26 to celebrate the Feast of Saints Joachim and Anne, parents of Mary and grandparents of Jesus. Refreshments will be served in the narthex following Mass.Life Teen will hold a Recreation Night from 6 to 8 p.m. July 26.At 7 p.m. July 26 the EDGE middle school group will participate in the Blanket Ministry of the church by working on quilts and making cards for those who are in need of comfort.

Trinity PresbyPaul Cashdollar will be the guest speaker Sunday at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township. Vocalist Missy Hamilton will perform during the service.The congregation and parents of vacation Bible school participants are invited to a program at 8 p.m. Friday. Refreshments will be served after the program.

Westminster PresbyThe youth Bible study group of Westminster Presbyterian Church in America, 420 N. Main St., will meet Tuesday at the home of Martin Furman.Church youth and their leaders will participate in the REACH work camp Sunday through July 29.Kevin and Wendy Mason, missionaries to Estonia, will speak at both Sunday services and Sunday school July 29.

Zion U.M.A closing program for vacation Bible school will be held at the 10:45 a.m. Sunday at Zion United Methodist Church, Bear Creek Road, Sarver. Participants will perform songs they learned during the week.Construction has begun on a new house in East Butler for Habitat for Humanity. Those interested in helping can meet at 6:30 a.m. Saturday at the church to help erect prefabricated walls and install floors. For information, contact Jim Fritz.Cookie donations are needed for the concert and gathering Saturday. Those donating cookies can leave them in the church kitchen Friday or Saturday.