Butler Church of the NazareneChrisann Green and Gwen Atkinson will present special music for the 10:45 a.m. Sunday worship at Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68. The Rev. Ron Reagle, evangelist from Franklin, will speak.Moments of Missions will be at 6 p.m. Sunday.The Rev. Don Chamberlain will speak at the 7 p.m. Wednesday worship service.The District Prime Time Centennial picnic and concert will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the District Center Pavilion. Participants are asked to take a dish to share. Everyone is invited. For information, call Darlene Johns at 724-538-9342.

Christ Community U.M.Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, is sending three members to Peru for mission work in an orphanage and a medical clinic for Child Reach Ministries.Care packages for soldiers in Afghanistan and Iraq are being collected and include food, leisure and practical items. To add a soldier to the list of those receiving boxes, call the church at 724-287-4462.The Covenant Food Cupboard is seeking donations of graham crackers, saltines and other food items.

Christ's OutreachChrist's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Avenue, is requesting volunteers for vacation Bible school to be held July 14 to 19 at the church. Training will be held from 10 a.m. to noon June 14.Communion will be served at the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. services Sunday.Cross Culture Youth Ministry will attend a Pirates baseball game Sunday.District Teen Camp will be held June 16 through 21. Call Pastor Andrew at 724-283-8407 for more information.Items requested for the food bank are assorted cans of fruits and vegetables.

Community LifeCommunity Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary School at 10:15 a.m. Sundays.The church is collecting pasta and spaghetti sauce on Sundays in June for the St. Vincent DePaul Food Cupboard.For more information, contact the church office at 724-287-3303, clcbutler@zoominternet.net or www.clcbutler.org.

Covenant PresbyLeanne Heaton will present special music for the worship service at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St.The annual rummage and bake sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the Fellowship Hall.The Covenant Cupboard Food bank is requesting donations of dried beans or rice. Donation baskets are located in the front entrance hallway.

First Baptist Church of Evans CityFirst Baptist Church of Evans City will hold an all-church luncheon after the morning service Sunday.

First BaptistWomen from First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., who were in the fall or spring Apples of Gold Bible studies are invited to an Apples of Gold banquet at 6:30 p.m. today at the Baptist Youth Center.A paintball event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Slippery Rock Baptist Camp, 130 Elliott Lane, Worth Township. It is open to teens, young men, fathers and guests from churches affiliated with the Association of Independent Baptist Churches of Western Pennsylvania. Lunch will be provided.A work week involving AIBCWP churches is set for Monday through Friday at Slippery Rock Baptist Church. Meals will be provided and free lodging is available.The missions trip activities for church teens will involve conducting morning backyard Bible clubs from Tuesday through Thursday at the homes of Youth Pastor Jeff Gwilt and Don Huber. They will also visit Jesse and Sarah Bartz in Toronto, where they will canvass and invite people to the All Nations Baptist Tabernacle.

First English LutheranThe summer hours at First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St., will begin Sunday with services at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.The healing service will be at noon Sunday at the church.Those interested in providing summer music or serving as an usher may call the church office at 724-283-2378.Bible school will be held from 9:30 a.m. to noon June 23-27.

First U.M.The Gemstones Gardening Group will hold a plant swap at 6:30 p.m. Monday in the parking lot of First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St. A social will be held after the swap in the church.All college-age individuals are invited to a picnic from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Alameda Park. Call Kevin at 724-283-6160 for more information.The church will offer two new small groups for the college-age attenders. Call Kevin at 724-283-6160 for more information or to sign up.Remedy Student Outreach will hold its summer kickoff event from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Alameda Park.The Children's Department is holding its end of school celebration from 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday at the Rose Schneider YMCA in Cranberry Township. The event will include swimming, games and snacks for the whole family. Call Tai at 724-283-6160 to sign up.

Glade Run U.P.The deacons of Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, will meet at 7 p.m. Monday.The Worship Planning Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Monday.The Session will meet at 6:40 p.m. Tuesday.The senior high youth going on the summer trip will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday to plan and organize the trip.The 11th annual golf outing to benefit South Butler County Meals on Wheels will be held Aug. 4 at Conley's Resort on Route 8. Golfers and sponsors are being sought. Call Meals on Wheels at 724-898-0080 or Tim at 724-538-9380.Vacation Bible school will be held the week of June 23. Registration is encouraged. For information or to volunteer, call Laura at 724-586-2194 or Gloria at 724-898-1016.

Grace @ CalvaryGrace @ Calvary Lutheran Church will hold a celebration luncheon after the Sunday morning service at the church at 123 E. Diamond Street. The luncheon will include picnic food and strawberries.

GracewayGraceWay Community Church will celebrate worship at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Center Township Elementary School. Special music will be provided by Amber Crowe and Edith McCandless. For information call 724-290-7007. A time of fellowship will begin at 9:30 a.m. with coffee and doughnuts.GraceWay Tweens will meet from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday at Dave and Amber Crowe's house, 434 Brown Ave. Call 724-504-7264 for information.GraceWay will honor graduates during Sunday's morning worship service.GraceWay steering committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Panera Bread on New Castle Street.The July and August newsletter is being prepared for mailing. Call 724-272-5258 to be added to the mailing list.

Hill U.P.The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be celebrated at the 6 p.m. Saturday worship service of Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St.Graduating seniors will be recognized at the 10:30 a.m. service Sunday. Seth Laidlaw, a member of Butler High School's class of 2008, will sing.A congregational meeting to elect church officers and the financial secretary will follow at 11:35 a.m.Bag lunches for the community will be prepared at 9:15 a.m. Sunday. Youth in grades 7 to 12 are asked to participate.The Troublesome Bible Passages class will study "A Woman's Extravagance" on Sunday. The discussion will be led by Lorma Hill in the Hall Memorial Lounge.Those able to assist at the Moraine Park festival with security, parking, ushering and the information booth June 13 through 15 are asked to call 724-431-2397.

Mars U.P.Mars United Presbyterian Church on Crowe Avenue will recognize college and high school graduates at both services Sunday. Call 724-625-1365 for more information or directions.

Meridian U.P.The mission prayer breakfast will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave.The 10 a.m. Sunday service will be conducted by Alan Adam, the executive Presbyter.The trustees will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.The session will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday.Vacation Bible school will held from 9 a.m. to noon June 16 through 20. Those interested in volunteering may call the church office from 8 a.m. to noon.

New Life Christian MinistriesBrad French will preach a message entitled "Back to Basics: The Sermon on the Mount, the BE-attitudes" on Sunday at South Butler Primary School, 328 Knoch Rd., Saxonburg.Graduates will be recognized during the 10 a.m. worship service Sunday.The ministry staff will not meet Wednesday.The Nehemiah Team will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday and the elders council will meet at 8 p.m. Tuesday at The Bridge Community Center, 102 Bay St., Penn Township.

Nixon U.M.The early worship service will begin at 8:30 a.m. Sharon Pershke will present special music at the 10 a.m. service. The Sacrament of Holy Baptism will also be celebrated.

North Main Street church of GodNorth Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext., will hold an inspirational hymn sing Sunday in the parlor. Special music will be presented by Earl Fennell Jr. and Richard Ammon. Devotion will be by Harry Burtner.A yard sale to benefit the Uganda Mission will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at 1502 N. Main St. Ext. across from the Clearview Mall entrance.The 60 Plus or Minus Mystery trip will leave the church at 7 a.m. Tuesday and return at 7:30 p.m. Call Pat Rubright at 724-283-2141 for information.Wednesday will be the last night for the Wednesday evening programs until fall.A vacation Bible school meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday in Fellowship Hall.Vacation Bible school will be held from 9:30 a.m. to noon, June 16 through 20. Register at www.NorthmainCOG.org.

Old Union PresbyOld Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will hold two congregational meetings to discuss and decide upon a building proposal. An informational meeting will be held after worship on June 15. On June 29, they will meet to make the final decision. Information packets on the building proposal are available in the back of the church and on the church web site.The June 16 afternoon at Westminster Highlands has been canceled.

Saint Andrews U.P.Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 East Jefferson St., will honor graduating seniors at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship service.Dinner with Friends will meet at 6 p.m. on Saturday at W. Rick's Restaurant in Meridian. Call Becky Thomas for reservations.Kid Krusaders are going to the movies at Pioneer Drive-In on Saturday. For more information, contact Lori Haughey.Volunteers are needed for vacation Bible school which will be held Aug. 4 through 8.

St. John U.C.C.St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City, will begin a summer schedule with a blended service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday.Sunday school will run concurrently with the 9:30 a.m. worship with children starting worship in the sanctuary, then going to Sunday school. St. John's new sanctuary air conditioning system will be dedicated during 9:30 a.m. worship.Solid Rock Cafe youth group will park cars at Red Barn Theater Saturday. Youth are to meet at the church at 6:30 p.m. Saturday.

St. Peter's EpiscopalSt. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St., will begin a summer schedule Sunday. The early service will be at 8:15 a.m., and the second service will begin at 9:30 a.m., and be followed by lemonade on the lawn.

Summit PresbyterianSummit Presbyterian Church will honor high school, trade school and college graduates at the Sunday worship service with prayer, and the high school graduates will receive a graduation gift. Coffee hour will follow the service.The deacons will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday and Session will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday.VBS work nights will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at the CCO building, 650 Saxonburg Road. 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 at 724-287-2378.

Trinity LutheranTrinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township, will celebrate communion at all services. High school and college graduates will be honored at the 11 a.m. worship service.Men's breakfast will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday in the fellowship hall.Donations for the youth group yard sale will be accepted at the church next week. The yard sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 14.Volunteers are still needed for vacation Bible school from 9 a.m. to noon June 23 to 27 at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church. To volunteer, call the church office at 724-287-1977.There will be a cake social from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday in the fellowship hall to honor Dave Titley for his service to our country.

Trinity PresbyterianTrinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township, will hold a men and boys dinner at 6 p.m. Saturday in the fellowship hall.Trinity Fellowship will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Garden Gate Restaurant. Participants should sign up on the narthex table. Bob and Audrey Kennedy will host.The June food item for the Covenant Food Cupboard is cereal. Donations may be placed on the table in the hallway to the right of the narthex.

White Oak Springs PresbyterianThe White Oak Springs Presbyterian Church, 102 Shannon Road, Renfrew, will hold a meeting for all vacation Bible school volunteers following the 9:45 a.m. worship service Sunday.

Whitestown Road Baptist On Sunday, Whitestown Road Baptist Church, 409 Whitestown Road will be traveling to Expressway Baptist Church, Sarver, to support their "block party" community outreach. Due to this event, the 6 p.m. service will not be held. Morning worship and Sunday school will be held as usual.

Zion U.M.C.The annual Young Life Yard Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 5 through 7 and June 12 through 14 at The Vine, 6003 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Proceeds from the sale go to Young Life and its ministry to Zion's youth and other area youth.The Cabot Food Bank box is in the narthex through Sunday. Suggested donations for June are canned fruit, toothpaste and shampoo. Monetary donations are also welcome.Those going to the Pirates game on Saturday should meet at the church at 5:15 p.m. The bus will leave at 5:30 p.m.