Jim Rea, Rick Rea and Krystal McIndoe will provide music for the Sunday morning service at Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68, Butler Township.

The Senior Adult Ministry has planned a trip to Cambridge, Ohio, Aug. 24 to see the outdoor passion play, "The Living Word Drama." The van will leave the church at 2:30 p.m. Cost is $12 plus dinner. For details or to register, contact Darlene Johns at 724-538-9342 or the church office at 724-482-4116.

The Rally Day kickoff for Sunday school and adult programs will be held from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Sept. 9 on the church lawn at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, Butler Township.Volunteers are needed to staff a booth and serve chili during the Simply Sweet Onion Festival Aug. 26 at the farm show grounds. To volunteer, contact the church at 724-287-4462 or churchoffice@zoominternet.net.

The Rev. Ken Palmer will lead the new class, "Up With Worship," at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave.Ameeting for all Caravan leaders and volunteers will be held at 2 p.m. Aug. 25 and 7 p.m. Sept. 5 at Panera Bread.There will be a meeting for all Bible Quizzing volunteers at 5 p.m., August 24 at the church.Join us for a kickoff party for Bible Quizzing and Children's Choir right after the Sunday service Aug. 25. Pizza and snacks will be provided. Those who plan to attend should sign up in the sanctuary.All men are invited to the Acts 29 prayer group starting at 8 a.m. Sept. 8. The group will meet at the church and will McDonald's for breakfast afterwards. Participants should call the church office by Aug. 27 to reserve a book.The Grub Runners will meet at 1 p.m. Sunday in the church parking lot. The restaurant is to be announced.

Randy Grier, pardoned bank robber, will be the guest speaker at the 10:15 a.m. Sunday service at Community Life Church, McQuistion Elementary School.Covenant PresbyTenor Michael Desnoyers will be the guest musical artist at the 10 a.m. Sunday service at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St. Beverly Antis will be his accompanist.The final meeting of the "Discovering the Psalms," Kerygma Class will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday.

First Baptist Christian School, a ministry of First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will hold a "meet and greet" night for current and interested students, parents and teachers from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Baptist Youth Center.Children, ages 2 to 5, from the Tiny Tots and Beginner departments are invited to a picnic from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the house of Carol Stamm.first English LutheranThe cabinet meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St.Ministry meetings will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the church.

Rev. Vern Borchert, executive director of The Lighthouse Foundation, will preach at both the 8:45 and 11 a.m. Sunday services at First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown, Route 8 at Heckert Road. For information about services, call 724-443-1555 or visit www.fpcb.org.The Bluegrass Potluck Dinner will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday. The event will be held on the church lawn. In the event of inclement weather, the dinner will be moved to Fellowship Hall. Bluegrass entertainment will be provided by the group Various Others. Attendees should take lawn chairs or a blanket, place settings and two food dishes to serve 10. Beverages will be provided. For information, call the church office at 724-443-1555 or visit www.fpcb.org.

Members of First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St., will gather for a picnic from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday in the jaycee and carousel shelters at Alameda Park. Lunch will be served from noon to 2 p.m. Games, activities and a cake baking competition will follow in the afternoon. Participants should take a dessert to share.The August Gemstones meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in Wesley Hall.The youth will hold a video game tournament at noon Wednesday in the Annex. For details, contact the church office at 724-283-6160.

The Men's Fellowship Breakfast of Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, will meet at 7 a.m. Saturday at the Country Kitchen Restaurant in Penn Township.The monthly prayer gathering will resume at 7 p.m. Sunday. Punch and cookies will be served after the prayer time.The men's Tuesday morning Bible study will resume at 6 a.m. Tuesday at King's Restaurant in Gibsonia.The middle school youth will hold a summer picnic from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. For information, call 724-898-1016.

Beth Ackelson and Jenny Taylor will provide music for the 10 a.m. Sunday service at GraceWay Community Church, Center Township Elementary School, Mercer Road.The youth will host a send-off for college-bound students Friday at Erasers. For information, call 724-504-7264.The church picnic will be held Sunday in the Octagon Shelter at Camp Lutherlyn. Meat, rolls and beverages will be supplied. Food will be served at 5 p.m.

The Rev. McWilson Atakro of Accra, Ghana will lead the 6 p.m. Saturday service of Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St. Atakro and his wife, Belief, are participating in a pastoral exchange through the Beaver-Butler Presbytery.The men's choir will perform at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. Bill Ellis, William Hyatt and BJ Hyatt will sing the offertory.Sunday is the last session of Sunday school classes until September 9.The Hill youth chorale will perform at Concerts To Munch By at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday at the Butler Symphony Office on Main Street.Table linens and napkins hand dyed and sewn by women from Ghana are available for purchase through the church. Proceeds will benefit a program for breast cancer screening in Ghana.Fifth grade students and their parents are invited to an ice cream social and HYLights information session at 7 p.m. Aug. 23 in Fellowship Hall. Registration is due Tuesday to Maryanne Puente.A picnic for the Chancel Choir, Praise Team and Memorial Ringers will be held at 6 p.m. Aug. 29 at the Ellis home. Participants should take a lawn chair and a dish to share. Those unable to attend should contact event planners by Aug. 27.

During the 11 a.m. Sunday service at Homeacre Chapel, 340 Whitestown Road, Butler Township, the Chapel musicians will provide instrumental and vocal numbers. A biblical view of music will be presented.A fellowship meal and sing-along will follow the morning service. For information, call the chapel at 724-287-3293 or the Rev. Dave Fisher at 724-287-4358.

A family fun night will be held from 6:30 p.m. today at Mount Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422, Franklin Township. The event will include games, all-you-can-eat corn and a giant ice cream sundae.The Sunday service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Refreshments will be offered before and after the service.A planning meeting for the Community Hymn Sing will be held at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the church. The community is invited to the meeting.

Team members and adult leaders from New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch Senior High School, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg, who served on the Katrina Mission Team will share their stories at the 10 a.m. Sunday service.Youth in grades six to 12 will kick off the fall ministry season with a Capture the Flag night from 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 26 at the home of Justin Kovach, 189 Love Road, Valencia. Males should take a 2 liter bottle of pop to share and females should take a snack. For details, contact senior pastor Chris Marshall at 724-352-4196 or chris@newlifexn.orgBrad French has been chosen as the church's new youth leader/worship coordinator/pastoral aide. Arecent graduate of Grove City College, he has served as the worship arts director for student and young adult ministries and the interim youth pastor at North Main Street Church of God. He resides in West Sunbury with his wife, Samantha.

The Rev. Michael Winship will be the guest speaker at the 10 a.m. Sunday service at Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave. Music will be provided by the Bell Trio.

The Traveling Trombones will provide music at the 10 a.m. Sunday service at Nixon United Methodist Church, 334 Airport Road, Penn Township.North Main St. Church of GodThe youth of North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext., will leave at 9 a.m. Friday for an overnight trip to the Blink Christian Music Festival, in Canal Fulton, Ohio. For information, contact pastor Brian Smith at the church office, 724-285-4214.The Noah's Park End of the Summer Swimming Party will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Alameda Park. Youth age 4 through grade five and their families are invited. Participants should meet in the children's pool area.

Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will have a Prayer Offering during worship this week.

Communion will be served at the 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday services Sunday at Park United Presbyterian Church, 115 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople.The church picnic will follow at 12:30 p.m. at Zelienople Municipal Park. Participants should take food to share.Worship groups will resume their rehearsal schedules Wednesday. Those interested in joining any of the choirs should visit www.parkup.org for a rehearsal schedule.

Sunday school teachers and substitutes are needed at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St. To volunteer, contact Lori Haughey.Rally Day will be held Aug. 26. The event will begin with a Sunday school kick off breakfast in the Memorial Room. Worship will return to 10:30 a.m. that day.

Rev. Mark Brown will preside at the baptism of his granddaughter at the 9 a.m. Sunday service at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St.Episcopal Night at PNC Park is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. Sept. 7. Information is available on the bulletin board. Registration is due Aug. 24.

Carmen Shullo will be the guest speaker at the 9:30 a.m. Sunday service at Summit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Drive, Jefferson Township.There will be no men's breakfast on Saturday.Articles for the September issue of the Summit Herald are due Monday. For information, call the office at 724-287-2378.

The Lord's Supper 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 youth will meet at 6:30 p.m. Sunday to play volleyball.Women of the ELCA will hold a wellness-themed retreat Sept. 14 to 16 at Camp Lutherlyn. Registration forms are available on the bulletin board and are due Aug. 24. For information, contact Linda Cunningham at 724-287-4890.The intern committee is collecting household items to furnish the new vicar's apartment. A list of needed items is available in the Sunday bulletin, or at the church office. To donate, contact Diane Petrak at 724-482-2039.

Denny Barger will be the guest speaker at the Sunday service at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township.Members willing to serve as greeters should sign up in the narthex.

The Discovery Club program for children in kindergarten through grade six will resume Sept. 5 at Valencia Presbyterian Church, 80 Sterrett St. Meetings will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays of each month. Dinner will be served. Parents may participate in the meal and an adult study held concurrently with the youth program. For information, call the church office at 724-625-2002.An open house will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Teachers for each education program will be available to provide information.

A small group class will begin studying "When God's People Pray" at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, at Zion Lutheran Church, 266 Zion Church Road, Concord Township. Refreshments will be provided.

Zion United Methodist Church, Bear Creek Road, Sarver, will hold its annual camping trip to Wesley Woods Friday through Sunday. Participants should sign up in the narthex. For information, contact Jim Fritz.Items for the August Prison Outreach Ministry are still being collected and can be placed in the box in the narthex. Needed are travel size toiletries, duffel bags, backpacks, and new or gently used stuffed animals.A women's retreat based on "Weatherproof Your Home... Against the Storms of Life" by Donna Best is being held Sept. 7 and 8 at Biblical Life Institute, 927 Freeport Road, Freeport. The event will begin at 6 p.m. Friday and conclude at 5 p.m. Saturday. Cost for those staying overnight is $59 and includes the seminar, booklet, room, breakfast and lunch on Saturday. Cost for those who wish to commute is $35 and includes seminar, booklet and lunch on Saturday. Registration forms are available in the narthex.