Butler Church of the NazareneGordon Thompson and Gwen Atkinson will present special music for the 10:45 a.m. Sunday worship service at the Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68. The Rev. Ron Reagle, evangelist from Franklin, will speak at both the morning worship and the 6 p.m. service.There will be an all-church and community dinner at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. The Rev. Don Chamberlain will speak for 7 p.m. service.Contagious Christian Groups will begin at 5 p.m. Sunday. For details, call Millie Martsolf at 724-282-0908.

Christ's OutreachPictures are due for the Memorial Day presentation on Friday.Cross Culture Youth Ministry will travel to Fun-Fore-All from 8 to 10 p.m. Friday. Participants should meet at the church at 7 p.m.

Christ Community U.M.Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, will send three church members to Peru for mission work with an orphanage and medical clinic with Child Reach Ministries. Child Reach has asked church members to donate the medicines such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen, clothing for children and babies, receiving blankets, toiletry items and school supplies.Sunday is "Peace with Justice Sunday." A special offering will be taken to help the United Methodist Church address world justice issues.The church needs caring and qualified adult nursery workers during the evening. These are paid positions. For information call the church office at 724-287-4462.

Community LifeCommunity Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary School. The church will hold an all-worship service Sunday.We are collecting paper products on Sundays in May for the St. Vincent DePaul Food Cupboard.Our new Wednesday Series, "Getting in His Presence," will continue May 21 at the YWCA on West Cunningham Street.For more information, contact the church office at 724-287-3303, clcbutler@zoominternet.net or www.clcbutler.org.

Covenant PresbyCovenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St., will recognize the choir Sunday. Beverly Antis and the Covenant Choir will be honored during 11 a.m. worship and a reception hosted by the Worship and Music Committee will follow worship. Sunday will be the last full choir performance until fall.The Covenant Cupboard Food Bank requests donations of noodles and tuna for May. Donation baskets are in the Jefferson Street entrance hallway.

EPWORTH U.M.Calvary Temple's Created to Praise Gospel Choir will perform at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Epworth United Methodist Church, 805 E. Washington St., New Castle. A Children's Choir also will be featured. For information, call 724-658-4777 or visit www.calvary-temple.com.

First BaptistThe boys and girls softball teams from First Baptist Christian School, a ministry of First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., are entered in the Tri-County Christian League tournaments at Butler Memorial Park. The tourneys will get under way at 9 a.m.Friday.A couples retreat at Slippery Rock Baptist Camp, 130 Elliott Lane, Worth Township, will take place from 5:30 p.m. Friday through 1 p.m. Saturday. Dinner will be at 7 p.m. Friday.The Rev. Ken Davis will speak at the 10:55 a.m. Sunday service and an afternoon service that will follow a church luncheon. Pastor Davis is director of the Project Jerusalem church-planting program of Baptist Bible Seminary, Clarks Summit, Pa. There will be no evening service.The church will conduct a nursing home service at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Sunnyview Home. Dennis Junker will be the speaker, and church teens will provide special music.

First U.M.First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St., will hold a fashion weekend at 7 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. Saturday. Shari Braendel from Proverbs 31 Ministries will host a "Modest is Hottest" Fashion Show for teenage girls on Friday and a "What Not to Wear" workshop for women on Saturday. Call the church office at 724-283-6160 for more information.A tailgate party will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, in the Epworth Center. Food will be served picnic-style.The Blazing Star Choral Society will perform at 7 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are available at the door.

First English LutheranFirst English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St., will hold a Senior Youth picnic from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Puchnick's.The Community Dinner will be served from 5 to 6 p.m. Monday at Grace @ Calvary.

Glade Run U.P.Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, will hold a Men's Fellowship Breakfast at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Country Kitchen in Penn Township.The monthly Prayer Gathering will be at 7 p.m. Sunday.Church league softball games begin this week. Those interested in playing should call Corey at 724-898-9602.The church will lead a Sunnyview Home worship at 2 p.m. Sunday. Volunteers are needed to help transport residents to worship. For information, call Dick at 724-898-2576.Musicians are needed for Sundays this summer. If interested, call the church office at 724-898-3503 or Carol at 724-538-9817.

Hill U.P.Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St., Praise Team will perform "Here Comes the Sun" by the Beatles. A time of fellowship and refreshments will follow. Nursery care is available and children ages 3 to 5 may participate in Treasure Club.Sunday is the final day to purchase fair trade coffee and tea from the Hill Youth Chorale until fall.New and gently used clothing, toys, bedding and books for children up to age 2 will be received this week for Layette Sunday. Items should be placed in the bassinet in the sanctuary. Monetary donations will also be accepted and should be made out to Presbyterian Women's Association.The youth will sponsor a plant valet service at the Master Gardener's Market, Succop Conservancy from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Extra garden plantings are needed and should be brought to the church's booth by 9:30 a.m. All items should be marked with plant type and color. Wheelbarrows and garden carts are also needed.Adult leaders are needed to help with Club 56, a new ministry for fifth and sixth graders, which begins this fall. Call Kathy Sawyer for information and to volunteer.

Graceway communityGraceWay Community Church will celebrate worship Sunday at the Center Township Elementary School. Special Music will be provided by Mary Jo Burkholder and Edith McCandless. A time of fellowship will begin at 9:30 a.m. with coffee and doughnuts.GraceWay Youth are collecting yard sale items for their All-Day Sale Saturday in the Ghost Riders parking lot. Call 724-504-7264 for information.

Meridian U.P.Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave., will host a farewell reception for the Rev. Stephen Cahoon and his wife Marie from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Mt. Chestnut PresbySunday will be the last day of Sunday School classes for Mt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422, for summer break. The church will honor Sunday school teachers in both worship services. A light breakfast will be available between services.The church will celebrate the "Building for Tomorrow-Today Campaign" in Sunday worship. The program raised funds for building improvements and missions including new carpeting, air conditioning, a new sound system and mission donations. Donors will be recognized.The Finance Ministry Unit meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday.The Session meets at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

New Zion E.C.New Zion Evangelical Christian Church, located along State Route 38, 5 miles north of Emlenton, will host a spring rally Sunday. The event will feature the family gospel trio One in Spirit beginning at 9:45 a.m. with Sunday school for children and adults. One in Spirit will minister during the 10:45 a.m. morning worship service.

New Life Christian MinistriesNew Life Christian Ministries, South Butler Primary School, 328 Knoch Road, Saxonburg, will have a service Sunday in which worship and student ministries leader Brad French will share a message on gentleness. Pentecost also will be celebrated.The mission of the month will be the various ministries offered at The Bridge Community Center, 102 Bay St., Penn Township. Karen Schiebel will share information about the Summer Blast, Common Ground Community Garden, Computer Lab and Community Work Day. Those interested may sign up. Call The Bridge at 724-586-2241 for more information.A tea for the residents at Elmcroft Home, 100 Bella Court, Saxonburg, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday. The event will include music, games and prizes.Old Union PresbyThere will be a prayer offering during the Sunday worship service at Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars. This week's worship service will be the annual Sunday School Celebration and those with good attendance will be honored.A picnic will be held after Sunday worship. Attendees should wear casual clothes and take a dish to share. Drinks and hot dogs will be provided.A guided nature cruise and picnic will be held June 15 at Moraine State Park. Participants should sign up in the back of the church.The church will host a half day at camp during the week of June 16. Those interested should sign up in the back of the church.Oakland Church of God The Oakland Church of God, Distant, will hold its annual Patriotic Service at 7 p.m. Saturday and at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday. The church is 3 miles south of New Bethlehem. For information, call the church at 814-275-3626.Saint Andrews U.P.Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St., will hold its "Saint Andrews Got Talent!" show and mini-auction at 6:30 p.m. Saturday in the Bethany Room. All ages and acts are invited to perform. Between acts, items will be auctioned. Proceeds will go to Foreman Christian College in Pakistan.Sunday will be the last day of children's Sunday school. Classes will resume when school begins. Children's Church will be offered during worship throughout the summer for children up to fifth grade.The youth will go to Cranberry for an evening at Fun-Fore-All on Sunday. Participants are to meet at the Whites' house at 5 p.m.Graduating high school or college students are asked to send graduation biographies to the church office by today. Call Jennifer White with questions.St. John U.C.C.St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City, will celebrate Youth Sunday at both services. Youth will participate through songs and skits and annual attendance awards will be given at the 11 a.m. worship service. The service will conclude with the dedication of the Maddy Lind Memorial Garden and a butterfly release.A luncheon to recognize church organist Cindi Fisher and children's choir director Jennifer Bowers will be held at 12:30 p.m. Sunday in the Fellowship Hall.A Mother/Daughter Banquet will begin at 6 p.m. May 22 in the Fellowship Hall. Attendees are asked to take a covered dish to share.St. PAUL R.C.There will be a Spanish mass at St. Paul Church, 128 N. McKean St., Butler, at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. A reception and social time follow all masses.St. Peter's EpiscopalThere is a sign-up sheet in the back of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St., for volunteers to sign up for one hour or more at St. Peter's booth during the Moraine State Park Festival.A "Sharing Your Faith" course will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday at Grace Community Church on Mystic Pine Trail in Cranberry Township.Summit PresbyThe guest speaker Sunday will be Carmen Shullo. There will be no Sunday school or youth group because of the All-Church Retreat.Summit Herald articles are due to the church office Monday.Summit Church is located on the corner of Caldwell Drive and Saxonburg Road, just a few miles south of Butler. For more information, call the office at 724-287-2378.Trinity LutheranTrinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township, will observe Holy Communion at all services Sunday. The youth will lead services Saturday and Sunday. All attending are welcome to enjoy the ministry fest in the fellowship hall. Refreshments will be served after the 6:30 p.m. service Saturday. A picnic will be held after the 11 a.m. service Sunday.Sunday is the last day of Sunday school before summer break.A family skating party will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Skate Castle. Participants are asked to take a snack to share.Youth will perform a service project from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Sunbury Fields apartments. Call Lisa Blackburn for more information or to sign up.Trinity PresbyTrinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township, will help serve the Community Meal from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at St. Andrew's U.P. Church.A kitchen shower for Garnet will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday in the Fellowship Hall. The shower is sponsored by the Deacons.Zion LutheranYouth Recognition Sunday will be held during 9 a.m. worship at Zion Lutheran Church, 266 Zion Church Road, Concord Township. The Sunday School students will serve as lectors. Refreshments and fellowship will follow.Zion U.M.Elementary youth interested in attending the trip to Station Square on Saturday should call Donna Scholl to make reservations.Those interested in sharing musical talents for Zion's special music summer program are asked to sign up in the narthex. Call Linda McCall for more information.School kits are ready to be filled. A list of needed items is included in each bag in the narthex. Please return bags by June 8.Any women interested in going miniature golfing and out to lunch Tuesday with Zion's United Methodist Women's group should meet at the church at 9:30 a.m. For more information and to R.S.V.P., call Jennifer Cadamore.