RELIGIOUS ROUNDUP
Vonda Mishler will present special music for the worship service at Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68, Sunday.
The Rev. Don Chamberlain will speak during the Wednesday evening service.
Caravan graduation will be held June 4.
Acting Up Club will be held Wednesdays during the summer. Call Millie Martsolf at 724-282-0908 for more information.
Christian Community Church will welcome new part-time youth director, Jake Nelko of Economy, at the 11 a.m. worship service Sunday.
Community Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary School. Missionary Ed Elliot will speak Sunday about his recent trip to Vietnam.The church is collecting pasta and spaghetti sauce Sundays during June for the St. Vincent DePaul Food Cupboard.Our Wednesday Series, "Getting in His Presence," has been extended through June 18 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 Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St., will begin a summer worship schedule Sunday with children's church at 9:45 a.m. The morning worship service will begin at 10 a.m., and the fellowship hour will be held at 11:05 a.m.The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be celebrated during the 10 a.m. worship service Sunday and Darla Peterson will present special music.
Faith Fellowship Alliance Church, 200 Faithway-Fared Drive, will host missionaries to Thailand, Steve and Carol Strong, during missions weekend. The 50 Plus members will meet with the missionaries for a time of fellowship at 7 p.m. Saturday. Each is asked to bring a finger food to share.Sunday the missionaries will be in the 9:30 a.m. prayer service and the 10:30 morning service. After the evening service the church will have a social to which each family is asked to bring a hot or cold dish to share.
The Rev. Raymond Eichler will begin his ministry at Faith United Presbyterian Church, 1329 N. Main St. Ext., at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship service. Communion will be served.
Members of the Secret Prayer Pals of First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will meet for dinner at 5:30 p.m. Friday at the home of Theresa Delker.Men and boys are invited to a prayer breakfast at 8 a.m. Saturday at the Baptist Youth Center.The church will be among congregations participating in a work Monday through Friday at Slippery Rock Baptist Camp, 130 Elliott Lane, Worth Township.The Women's Missionary Fellowship will host a year-end dinner at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Baptist Youth Center. Kathy Oesterling will discuss her recent mission's trip to Liberia. The program will include election of officers. Participants are asked to bring a casserole or salad. Dinner roll, desserts and beverages will be provided.Leon Duell, veteran missionary to Russia, will be the guest speaker at the 7 p.m. Wednesday praise and prayer service.
The Junior Youth of First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St., will hold an end of year celebration at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at the church.Confirmation will be held at the 11 a.m. Sunday service.Vacation Bible school will be held from 9:30 a.m. to noon June 23-27. Information and registration forms are available in the church newsletter and at the church office.
Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, will celebrate Communion at both Sunday services.Graduate recognition will be held at both Sunday worship services. Call the church to be part of the recognition.Summer Sunday school will begin Sunday through Rally Day, Sept. 7. All children up to fifth grade will meet in the kids' zone area at 9:50 a.m. Middle school will continue to meet as usual.The Preschool Place has openings for the 2008-2009 school term. Children must be 3 years old by Sept. 1. Call the preschool at 724-898-2602 for information or to register.
Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., will hold a miniature golf outing for Faith Shapers on Friday. Drop off will be at 6 p.m. and pickup will be at 9 p.m. at the church.Saturday Angel Food Ministries distribution will be at the church from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.The youth group will hold a car wash at the Clearview Mall Wendy's as a fundraiser for the summer trips. Drop-off will be at 10:30 a.m. and pickup will be at 4 p.m. at Wendy's.
GraceWay Community Church will celebrate worship at 10 a.m. Sunday at Center Township Elementary School. Special music will be provided by Beth Ackelson and Ruth Ferko. A time of fellowship will begin at 9:30 a.m. with coffee and doughnuts.A spaghetti dinner will be sponsored by GraceWay Youth from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at St Peter's Church on Franklin Street. Tickets for drawings and a silent auction will be available. All funds benefit the GraceWay Youth Group. Call 724-504-7264 for more information.GraceWay Tweens, a new ministry for those ages 10 to 14, will meet from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday.
The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be celebrated at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship service at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second Street, Butler.A reception to honor church secretary Dolly Fetterman on her retirement and 26 years of service will be held immediately following the Sunday service in the fellowship hall.The youth chorale will sing at 10 a.m. Sunday at St. John's Reformed Church.Sunday school for all ages resumes at 9:15 a.m. Sunday. Children ages 3 through grade 6 should meet in the deacons' room for a video and Bible lesson. Youth grades 7 and up along with adults will meet in the memorial lounge to study "Troublesome Bible Passages." This week's discussion will be led by Jim Ihlenfeld. Nursery care is available at 9 a.m.The children's praise team will meet at 6:30 p.m. June 5 to practice songs for the 6 p.m. worship June 14. Contact Saturday worship director Jessica Sanzotti at 724-991-9889 for more information.The Hill softball team will play a game against North Street Christian Church tomorrow at 6 p.m.Covenant Cupboard requests pasta and spaghetti sauce for June.
Senior pastor Dr. Chris Marshall will share a message entitled "Back to Basics: The Sermon on the Mount — The Best Sermon Ever – Jesus' That Is!" at 10 a.m. Sunday at New Life's future church site, 127 Knoch Road, Saxonburg. The Lord's Supper will also be celebrated. There will be no nursery care at the outdoor service.A fellowship picnic will follow the service. Hot dogs, beverages and paper products will be provided. Those attending are asked to bring a side dish or dessert to share.Relevant Student Ministries will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Brown's home. For details, contact Brad French at 724-372-0201 or brad@newlifexn.org or www.LiveRelevant.com.
Oak Hills Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) will begin a summer service schedule Sunday with Sunday school starting at 9 a.m. and Worship Services at 10 a.m. The church is located at the corner of Old Plank and Township Line Roads, Butler.
The Women's Association of Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Springfield Grill, Route 228.Northside Common Ministries will have a walk-a-thon Saturday to raise money for the Pleasant Valley Shelter. Sign up in the back of the church or call 412-323-1163 to register.A sign-up sheet is available in the back of the church for those wishing to spend an afternoon at Westminster Highlands June 16.The fund-raising committee will meet after worship on Sunday.
Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 East Jefferson St., will hold an Old-Fashioned Spring Congregational Picnic after worship Sunday at the Miller Shelter in Butler Memorial Park.
On Sunday, St. John's Reformed Church, Route 68 West and Benbrook Road, will begin its summer worship schedule. Sunday school will be at 9 a.m. and church at 10 a.m. Communion will be celebrated at 10 a.m. service Sunday.
High school and college graduates will be recognized Sunday at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 East Main St., Evans City. A breakfast buffet to honor the graduates will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in Naftzinger Social Hall. Sunday school classes will be part of a short program held during the breakfast.
The summer worship schedule for Summit Presbyterian Church will begin on Sunday. Worship will be at 9:30 a.m. and there will be no Sunday school. Youth group will not meet at 6:30 p.m. in the summer but only as events are scheduled. The monthly Communion service will also be during worship on Sunday.All-Committee Meeting Night will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday. All involved in setting up for vacation Bible school are to meet at the CCO building at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday.Summit Church is located on the corner of Saxonburg Road and Caldwell Drive, just a few miles south of Butler. For more information call the church office, 724-287-2378.
St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St., will hold a special service to honor teachers, students, graduates, and acolytes at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Holy Communion will be offered at both the 8:15 and 10:30 services.The Rev. Bruce Geary will lead a course titled "Sharing Your Faith" from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at First United Methodist Church on East North Street.
Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township, Trinity Lutheran Church will celebrate Holy Communion at the 6:30 p.m. Saturday service and the 11 p.m. Sunday service. There will be no communion at the 8:30 a.m. service Sunday morning.From 9 a.m. to noon Saturday there will be planting time for Katie's Garden. For more information, call Dick Schwab at 724-285-7023.
Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township, will begin a new worship hour at 10 a.m. Sunday and will serve the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper.A cookout and game night will be held on at 6 p.m. Friday. The evening will include outdoor and indoor games. Hotdogs, hamburgers and beverages will be provided. Participants are asked to take a covered dish.A new member class will begin on at 8:30 a.m. Sunday and end June 15 in the fellowship hall. Lists of requirements for membership are located on the narthex table. Contact Pastor Jeff with any questions.A list of items that are still needed for vacation Bible school is located on the card table in the narthex.
Free blood pressure screenings will be offered after 9 a.m. Sunday worship at Zion Lutheran Church, 266 Zion Church Road, Concord Township. Refreshments will be provided. A short planning meeting for the 150th celebration committee will also be held after worship. All members are invited to attend.
Donations of canned fruit, toothpaste and shampoo are being collected for the Cabot Food Bank through June 8. The box is in the narthex.Volunteers are needed from 10 a.m. to noon Monday through Wednesday to prepare for the Vine's annual yard sale which will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 5 through 7 and June 12 through 14. Donations can be taken to the Young Life house located at 6003 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. The community is invited and proceeds benefit Young Life and its ministry to area youth. Call Pat Gray for more information.
