Buffalo PresbyterianBuffalo Presbyterian Church, 678 Sarver Road, Sarver, will hold a Praise 'n Pie/Hymn Sing at 7 p.m. Sunday. Those attending are to bring a nonperishable food item or cleaning product for the food bank in Cabot. Homemade pie will be available for the fellowship time that will follow the musical presentations. Admission and pie are free.

Butler Church of the NazareneGordon Thompson and Gwen Atkinson will present the special music for the Sunday worship service at Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68. The Rev. Ron Reagle will speak at both the 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. services. The annual church meeting will be held Sunday.Rev. Don Chamberlain will speak at the 7 p.m. Wednesday worship.On April 23, the Senior Adult Ministries will have lunch at the church at 11 a.m. and will leave for Portersville Christian School at 12:15 p.m. to see "Cinderella." For information call Darlene Johns at 724-538-9342.Regular meetings of the Sunday School ministries and Church board will be held Tuesday.

Christ Community U.M.Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 North Duffy Road, Butler, will collect supplies for the Prayer Shawl Ministry team. Supplies include Lion Brand homespun yarn, plain tissue paper, white 1/8-inch ribbon and monetary donations.Care packages for soldiers in Afghanistan and Iraq are being collected and include food, leisure and practical items.The Covenant Food Cupboard is seeking contributions of spaghetti, spaghetti sauce and other food items.For more information call Ellen Kracht at 724-865-9902.

Christ's OutreachChrist's Outreach Church will host the third annual Caravan Kids Club Pinewood Derby Race from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the church on Brugh Avenue in Butler. Pastor Ken's parenting class will be canceled for this event.There will be a PraiseFest planning meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday.A new adult Bible study class led by Evan Thomas will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Community LifeCommunity Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary School.The church is collecting pasta and spaghetti sauce for the St. Vincent DePaul Food Cupboard.The Youth Group will attend the "Acquire the Fire" conference May 2 and 3 in Pittsburgh. Those interested may sign up at the church.For more information contact the church office at 724-287-3303, clcbutler@zoominternet.net or www.clcbutler.org.

Covenant PresbyA salad luncheon will be held at 12:15 Sunday in the assembly room of Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St. Luncheon donations will benefit the Tracey Jo Schlicht Trust Fund for her cancer treatment.The Covenant Church Spring Concert will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday in the Sanctuary. Tenor Michael Desnoyers and trombonist Matt Altdorfer will perform.

Faith Full GospelFaith Full Gospel Church located at 319 E. New Castle St., Zelienople, will hold healing services at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday with Evangelist George Moss.Call 724-452-5864 for more information.

First U.M.First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St. will host a Dinner and a Movie Sunday. Dinner will be served from 4 to 6 p.m. and includes spaghetti, salad, dessert and drink. Cost is $4 for children, $7 for adults. "The Ultimate Gift" will be shown at 6:30 p.m. The dinner will benefit the youth group's trip to Creation 2008.The church will host a blood drive from 1 to 7 p.m. Monday in the Epworth Center.

First English LutheranFirst English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St., will hold a senior youth hike with the pastor from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Moraine.The regular service with Communion will be held at 8:30 a.m. Sunday.The junior youth will meet from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Sunday at the church.

First BaptistDavid and Ruth Kimmel, Baptist Mid-Missions missionary candidates to Romania from West Chester, Ohio, will share their ministry the 10:55 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday services.

First Baptist of Evans CityFirst Baptist Church of Evans City, 242 S Washington St., will have a Gideon speaker give a presentation in the 11 a.m. service Sunday.

Glade Run U.P.The Men's Fellowship breakfast of Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, will be held at 7 a.m. Saturday at Country Kitchen in Penn Township.The church will lead worship at 2 p.m. Sunday at Sunnyview Home. All are welcome to help either with worship or with transporting residents to the service.The monthly prayer gathering will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday at the church.The annual yard sale to benefit the youth group and the mission team will be held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

GraceWay CommunityGraceWay Community Church holds service at Center Township Elementary School. Special music will be provided by Edith McCandless and Maryann Mahan.GraceWay adult Bible study will conduct a new study entitled, "Truth and the Science of Behavior," at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at King's Family Restaurant, New Castle Road.GraceWay Youth will serve dinner Thursday at Katie's Kitchen as a Servant Project.

Hill U.P.Participants in the 30-hour Famine will lead the 6 p.m. Saturday worship of the Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second Street, Butler. A Break the Fast potluck dinner will follow.The adult Sunday school class will focus on the Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Ghana at 9:15 a.m. Sunday. Child care is available for children ages 3 and under at 9 a.m.The Youth Chorale will sell coffee and tea following worship on Sunday.Those interested in attending the Rodef Shalom Biblical Gardens tour June 16 should sign up on the Deacon's table.The Hill Youth Chorale will practice at 12:15 p.m. Sunday.

Mars AllianceMars Alliance Church, 997 Route 228, Mars, welcomes new Family Life Pastor, Rev. Jeffery L. Lawther. He began this part-time position at Mars Alliance April 15. Pastor Jeff will bring the message at 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. April 27.

Mars U.P.Rev. Don Dawson of the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary World Mission Initiative will be guest minister Sunday at Mars United Presbyterian Church on Crowne Avenue in Mars.A vacation Bible school preparation meeting will be held at 12:30 p.m. Sunday.Middle school children will have a pizza and game party with youth director Sean Brubaker at 4:30 p.m. Sunday.The teens will attend a Riverboat cruise April 27. Those interested may see Sean Brubaker to sign up.

Meridian U.P.The Heavenly Bells will play their annual bell program at the 11 a.m. worship hour at Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave.

Mt. Chestnut PresbyA new member's class will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday at Mt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422.A concert series installment will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday with music by Dan Schall. An offering will be taken and refreshments will be servedThe Sunday School Singers will offer special musical in the 11 a.m. worship service Sunday.The Mt. Chestnut Food Cupboard will be open at 6:30 p.m. Monday.

North Main Street church of GodNorth Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext., will hold a tee off from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Spring Golf Clinic at The Haven. Participants are asked to take a finger food or snack to share. Soft drinks and coffee will be provided.Several men are needed to help steam clean the ceramic tile floor in the church kitchen beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday. Contact Ray at the church office to volunteer.The Penn Christian Academy Children's Choir will provide special music in the 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship service.Men and women are needed to spring clean the church kitchen at 9 a.m. Monday.The Penn Christian Academy benefit concert, "Evening of Performance and Praise," will be held at 7 p.m. April 25 at Succop Theater on the Butler County Community College Campus. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Tickets may be purchased at Penn Christian, 724-586-5200; the church office, 724-285-4214; or May's Music Shoppe.

Old Union PresbyThe Church Growth Team of Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will meet after worship Sunday. The Rev. Jean Gomola, former interim pastor of Mars United Presbyterian Church, will lead Sunday worship. There also will be a prayer offering during worship.

Park United PresbyPark United Presbyterian Church, 115 E. Grandview Ave, Zelienople invites mothers and daughters to a mother/daughter banquet at 6:30 p.m. April 22 in the fellowship hall. Entertainment will be provided by violinist Jessica Pierce. Cost is $8 for ladies, $4 for girls ages 4 through 12, and free for girls 3 and under. Call 724-452-9570 to sign up.The Beaver-Butler Presbytery of the PC USA invites teens to a river boat cruise from 5:30 to 9 p.m. April 27 from the Gateway Clipper dock in Pittsburgh. Cost is $15 per person.

St. John U.C.C.St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City, will hold a new Prayer and Meditation Hour beginning today from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in St. John's sanctuary and will continue Thursdays. Meditation materials will be provided.Sunday is the deadline for submission of May newsletter articles.

St. Paul R.C.There will be a mass in Spanish at 2:30 p.m. April 27 at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, 128 N. McKean St., Butler. Upcoming masses will be held May 18 and June 29. A reception and social time follow all masses.

St. Peter's EpiscopalThere will be a women"s retreat near Moraine State Park from 4 p.m. May 9 to 4 p.m. May 10. Those wishing to attend should contact Mary Lou Herbst.In the absence of the rector and deacon April 16 through 25, parishioners should contact Ken Bennett or Bob Gealey regarding emergencies. The Rev. Ethan Magness will conduct services Sunday at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St.

Summit PresbyThe Youth Group of Summit Presbyterian Church, on the corner of Caldwell Drive and Saxonburg Road, south of Butler, will hold a 30-Hour Famine Friday through Saturday.Men are invited to attend the men's breakfast at 8 a.m. Saturday in the Fellowship Hall. Members are encouraged to participate in the blood drive through Central Blood Bank from 7:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday.Carl Baughman with Samaritan Counseling Center will present the Minute for Mission during both the 8:30 and 11 a.m. services.All articles for the Summit Herald are due Monday.

Trinity LutheranTrinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township, will share Holy Communion at 6:30 p.m. Saturday and at 11 a.m. Sunday.Trinity Youth will meet at 9 a.m. Saturday at the church to begin annual clean-up of Hendrick's Road.The Katie's Garden steering committee is seeking volunteers for help in any stage of gardening. There is a chart for those interested to sign up to adopt a bed.The youth are selling Giant Eagle gift cards to receive 5 percent of the cards' value to be used for activities. Cards are available at the youth table after services or in the church office during office hours.

Trinity PresbyTrinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township, is seeking volunteers to serve from 9 a.m. to noon Monday at the Covenant Food Cupboard.Wrapped and labeled baked goods are needed for Meals on Wheels Monday.A vacation Bible school planning meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Fellowship Hall. Volunteers may sign up in the narthex.The Soup Supper will be held at 6 p.m. April 26. The sign-up sheet is in the narthex.

Valencia PresbyValencia Presbyterian Church, 80 Sterrett Street will have the Rev. Dr. Richard Morledge as special speaker Sunday. Our Children's Church and Discovery Club children will provide special music for the Children's Message.A roadside cleanup is scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday for Three Degree Road. Volunteers are to meet at the church. Cleanup supplies will be provided.The New Life Bible study that meets at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday mornings will begin a new eight-week study on forgiveness.The Laura S. Dickson class will hold a covered dish luncheon at noon April 28 in the Fellowship Hall. Guest speaker will be Ida Mae Papik who will share about her experience in Australia and New Zealand. A sign-up sheet is in the lounge. Deadline to sign up is Sunday.

Zion LutheranYouth Sunday will be held during the 9 a.m. Sunday Service at Zion Lutheran Church, 266 Zion Church Road, Concord Township.

Zion U.M.Zion United Methodist Church, on Bear Creek Road in Sarver, will hold Mission Encounter Day at 9:30 a.m. Sunday in Fellowship Hall. Many missions that Zion supports will be represented. The 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. worship services will include missionary speakers.The newsletter assembly date has been changed to 9 a.m. Wednesday in Zion's office.There are several open dates for the flower calendar. Those interested may sign up in the narthex hallway.Life Choices' Baby Bottle Campaign begins Sunday. Each family is asked to take one bottle from the narthex and return it with a donation on Mother's Day.