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Butler Church of the NazareneDebby Shutak and Nathan Martsolf will provide music for the Sunday morning service at Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68, Butler Township.

Christ Community U.M.The staff of Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, Butler Township, is distributing surveys to plan for Faith Development classes for adults this fall. Surveys can be picked up at the church office throughout the week or just before weekend services.Volunteers are still needed to help with sports activities and games during Camp Creation, 4:30 to 7 p.m. Aug. 13 to 17 at the Island Playground. For information call Mel Alston at the church, 724 287-2887.

Christ's OutreachThe congregation of Christ's Outreach Church, Walker Avenue, is invited to the wedding of youth pastor Andrew Brewer and Kara Cook at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 18.Ablood pressure screening will be held after the Sunday service this week.

Community LifeCommunity Life Church, McQuistion Elementary School, is collecting canned tuna during August for the St. Vincent DePaul Food Cupboard.Community Life Fest will be held from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Aug. 17 at Butler Memorial Park. The event will include music and refreshments.The water Baptism and picnic has been rescheduled for Aug. 22 at the south shore of Moraine State Park.A free car wash will be held at noon Saturday at Wendy's on New Castle Road.

Covenant PresbyThe sacraments of the Lord's Supper and Baptism will be celebrated during the 10 a.m. Sunday service at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St. Roger Rettig will be the guest vocal artist and Jessica Sanzotti will be the accompanist.The Kerygma Bible class will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church.

First BaptistFirst Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will celebrate Friend Day on Sunday. Regular attendees are encouraged to invite friends and acquaintances. The 10:55 a.m. service will be followed by a luncheon and afternoon service. There will be no evening service.

First U.M.The Men's Fraternity of First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St., will host an event for the youth group from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Butler Memorial Park.

Glade Run U.P.Communion will be served at both Sunday services at Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia.August is the church's month to provide baked goods for Meals on Wheels. Asign-up sheet is posted in the church kitchen.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranMembers of Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Panera Bread to plan for the Locks of Love project at the Butler Fall Festival.Volunteers are needed to help with Camp Creation the week of Aug. 6-10. For details, call 724-283-0830.

GraceWay CommunityBeth Yost and Edith McCandless will provide music for the 10 a.m. Sunday worship service at GraceWay Community Church, Center Township Elementary School, Mercer Road, Center Township.The youth will meet at 6 p.m. today at the Paul Laurence Dunbar Community Center.

Hill U.P.The Lord's Supper will be celebrated at weekend services of Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St., Butler.A children's clothing sale will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. All clothing items will be sold for $1 each. Proceeds will benefit the church's children's ministries.Volunteers are needed to help with setup for the Worship Without Walls service Aug. 26 at Alameda Park. To volunteer, contact Diane Olenic or Debi Kruger.

Mt. Chestnut PresbyHoly Communion will be served during the 9:30 a.m. Sunday service at Mount Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422, Franklin Township.Asenior lunch program is offered at 11 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays at the church. For details, contact the church office.

New Life Christian MinistriesThe Lord's Supper will be celebrated at the 10 a.m. Sunday service at New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch School Auditorium, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg.

Nixon U.M.There will be no 8:30 a.m. service Sunday at Nixon United Methodist Church, 334 Airport Road, Penn Township. The congregation will meet at 10 a.m. in the church pavilion for an outdoor service. The service will be followed by a church picnic. Hot dogs and beverages will be provided.

North Main Street church of GodA parent/infant dedication will be held during the Sunday service at North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext. Parents interested in having their child dedicated should contact the church at 724-285-4214.The Western Pennsylvania Camp Meeting begins Saturday at the Whitehall Camp in Emlenton. The event will kick off with a Christian concert at 7 p.m. The event will end Aug. 12.

Old Union PresbyThe Missions Committee of Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will meet after worship this week.The Lighthouse Foundation will hold a hole-in-one contest Aug. 11 at Pittsburgh North Driving Range. For information, call 724-443-0499.

Saint Andrews U.P.The Rev. Fred Young will lead services this weekend at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St.A beach chair Bible study will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. the first three Sundays in August. Participants should meet at the Firehouse Shelter at Butler Memorial Park. Child care is available. Those attending should contact Becky Thomas. Participants should take their own Bible, beach chair and beverage.Homebound members should contact Susan Race to arrange for transportation to the church for a portrait sitting. The pictures, which will be used in the new church directory, will be taken Aug. 23 and Oct. 16.Dinner with Friends will be held at 6 p.m. Sept. 8 at Hartman's Water Hole in Harmony. For reservations, contact Becky Thomas.The Covenant Food Cupboard is requesting donations of sugar, flour, peanut butter, muffin mix, cake icing and dessert mixes. Donations can be placed in the cart in the narthex.

Springdale LutheranThe Rev. Karl Schoch will lead the 9 a.m. Sunday service at Springdale Lutheran Church, 1061 Mahood Road, Concord Township.

St. John U.C.C.There will be a congregational meeting at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City. The meeting has been called to discuss possible commitments to improve the sanctuary environment.Consistory will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday.The 8:35 Alive Praise Team will gather at 9 a.m. Aug. 11.

St. Peter's EpiscopalA brainstorming meeting is being planned for junior or senior wardens of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St. Those interested in participating should contact Ken Bennett to arrange a time.Dessert donations are needed for Meals on Wheels during August. For details, contact Judy Herman.Members interested in being involved with the Stewardship Drive for 2008 should contact Ken Bennett.

St. Richard R.C.The Guatemala Mission Group of St. Richard Roman Catholic Church, 3841 Dickey Road, Gibsonia, will hold its annual pig roast from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday. An offering will be accepted. Handcrafted Guatemalan items will be available for purchase.Afree blood pressure screening will be available after the 8 a.m. Mass Sunday.A family activity evening will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.The Life Teen group will meet form 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 9 and 23 for recreation nights.

Summit PresbyCommunion will be served at the 9:30 a.m. Sunday service at Summit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Drive, Jefferson Township. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Alan Adams, executive presbyter of the Beaver-Butler Presbytery.

Trinity LutheranThe Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist 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 church youth will hold a picnic Sunday afternoon at Moraine State Park. Participants will meet at 3 p.m. at the church to car pool to the park. Families and friends of the youth are invited to participate. Hot dogs and buns will be provided.The Men's Ministry is coordinating a trip to the Slippery Rock Sliders baseball game Sunday. A car pool will leave from the church at 4:30 p.m. Former Steeler Jon Kolb will speak before the game, which begins at 6 p.m.Through a donation, an automatic external defibrillator has been purchased for use at the church. A training session for anyone wishing to learn how to use it will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Fellowship Hall. Those planning to attend should sign up on the bulletin board.The Community Food Bank is collecting canned goods and paper products of any sort during August. Donations should be placed in the shopping cart in the narthex.

Trinity PresbyThe Rev. Hugh Orsborn 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. Music will be provided by Mark Boyce on saxophone.Trinity Fellowship will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the home of Robert Heaton. Those attending should sign up in the narthex.The Ruth Circle will meet at 10:45 a.m. Aug. 9 at the church at 10:45 a.m. to travel to the Mariner Restaurant in Kittanning. For reservations, call Mary Livengood or Shirley Sellers.

Westminster P.C.A.The Yates family will be guests Aug. 12 at Westminster Presbyterian Church in America, 420 N. Main St. Tim Yates will lead both services and share in the Sunday School hour in Room 101. Yates is the dean of the master's program in Biblical counseling at China Reformed Theological Seminary and is an instructor in Bible and practical theology. He also serves as a part-time pastor of Friendship Presbyterian Church English Section. For information about the family, visit http://yates.frpctw.org.The summer Bible study for youth will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at McConnell's Mill Park, Slippery Rock Township, Lawrence County. Those needing a ride should meet at 6 p.m. at the church.A question-and-answer congregational meeting to discuss church finances will be held Aug. 15 in Perrin Hall. The deacons will host the meeting. Adinner will begin at 5 p.m. and the meeting will follow at 5:30 p.m.The fall schedule will begin Sept. 9. Worship will begin at 9:30 a.m., with a time for fellowship following. Sunday school will begin at 11 a.m.

Zion LutheranThe Rev. Karl Schoch will lead the Sunday service at Zion Lutheran Church, 266 Zion Church Road, Concord Township.God's Housekeepers will meet at 6 p.m. Monday at the church. Food will be provided.

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