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RELIGIOUS ROUNDUP

Butler Church of the NazareneThe Timbrel Praise Team and Krystal McIndoe will present special music for the 10:45 a.m. Sunday worship service at Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68. The Rev. Ron Reagle, evangelist from Franklin, will speak at both services. Fathers will receive a special gift.The Rev. Don Chamberlain will speak at the 7 p.m. Wednesday worship service.The Senior Adults are planning a safari trip to Wagon Trails Animal Park in Vienna, Ohio, on June 23. For information call Darlene Johns at 724-538-9342.

Christ's OutreachChrist's Outreach Church will distribute crisis care kits the next two Sundays.Children who attended Caravan will camp at Mount Chestnut District Center Camp Grounds Friday.Teens will leave from the church for teen camp Monday.A missions council meeting will be held Tuesday.

Community Life ChurchCommunity Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary School every week at 10:15 a.m.The church is collecting pasta and spaghetti sauce on Sundays during June for the St. Vincent DePaul Food Cupboard.The Youth Group will hold a video scavenger hunt and sleepover at 6 p.m. Friday.For more information, contact the church office at 724-287-3303, clcbutler@zoominternet.net or clcbutler.org.

Covenant PresbyCovenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St. will observe the Baptism during the 10 a.m. Sunday worship service.Roger and Chelsea Rettig will present special music Sunday.All men will be given carnation boutonnieres during the 10 a.m. worship service Sunday for Father's Day. A special fellowship hour "High Tea for Dad," hosted by Nancy Moorhead, Connie Brown and Company, will follow in the assembly room.

Faith LutheranDave Atkinson, aka Dave "Elvis" Atkinson, will conduct the 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship service to consist of gospel music at Faith Lutheran Church, 241 Freeport Road.

Fenelton U.M. & McKee ChapelFenelton United Church and McKee Chapel will hold a joint service at 9 a.m. Sunday at Fenelton United Methodist Church, Fenelton-Chicora Road, Fenelton.

First Baptist Church of E.C.Dr. Michael Loftis, President of the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism, will speak in Sunday school and the morning service at First Baptist Church of Evans City, 242 S. Washington St.A pre-VBS event will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. June 19 at EDCO Park in Evans City.

First English Lutheran Youth and adults of First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St., are invited to join Pastor Jim for a bike hike. Those attending will meet at the church at 10:30 a.m. Saturday and drive to Emlenton, where they will bike toward Franklin. Participants should take a light lunch and water.The Synod Assembly will be held June 19 to 21 at Thiel College.The safari trip to the Maridon Museum will be at 12:30 p.m. Sunday.

First United Methodist First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St. will have a VBS decorating day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in Spectrum.A new member orientation will be held Monday, June 16, at 7 p.m. in Wesley Hall. New members will then join the church June 22.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranGrace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., will host a men's night out with Pastor Tim at 6 p.m. Friday, meeting at the church. Dinner will be in Slippery Rock. Participants are asked to R.S.V.P. to 724-283-0830.Ladies' project day at 1 p.m. Saturday. The ladies will work on quilts to be sent to Lutheran World Relief.Faith Shapers will go to Mars Bethel Miniature Golf Course Tuesday. Children may be dropped off at the church at 6 p.m. and picked up at 9 p.m.Acclamation of Grace will present special music Sunday.

GraceWay CommunityGraceWay Community Church will celebrate worship at 10 a.m. Sunday at Center Township Elementary School. Special music will be provided by Mary Ann Mahan. Each father will receive a gift from GraceWay. A time of fellowship will begin at 9:30 a.m. with coffee and doughnuts.The GraceWay Tweens meeting scheduled for Sunday has been changed to June 22 because of Father's Day.

Glade Run United PresbyterianGlade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, will lead 2 p.m. Sunday worship at Sunnyview Home. Volunteers are needed to escort residents to the worship service. Call Dick at 724-898-2576 for more information.The 11th annual golf outing to benefit South Butler County Meals on Wheels will be held Aug. 4 at Conley's Resort, Route 8. Golfers and sponsors are being sought. Contact 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.

Hill United Presbyterian ChurchHill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St., will have the Children's Praise Team perform in honor of Father's Day at the 6 p.m. Saturday worship service. The Adult Praise Team will present contemporary music during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service.The adult Sunday school class will explore the topic "Walking in Our Neighbor's Shoes" at 9:15 a.m. Sunday. Discussion will be led by Norman Tuck.A music, art and play night will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. June 19. Children ages 3 through kindergarten will enjoy a Veggie Tales movie, dinner and games. Contact Kathy Sawyer to register.The newsletter deadline is June 15.Volunteers are needed from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday to help sort music in the choir room.The adult mission trip to Mississippi has been changed to Aug. 16 through 24. The mission trip will help victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

Meridian U.P.Father's Day will be observed at the 10 a.m. Sunday worship service at Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave. The Rev. William Jamieson will be the guest speaker.Vacation Bible school will be held from 9 a.m. to noon June 16 to 20.

Mt. Chestnut PresbyMt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422, will help with parking and traffic for the Moraine Park Summer Festival to be held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.Fathers will be recognized Sunday and food will be offered between the 8:45 and 11 a.m. worship services.The food cupboard will be open at 6:30 p.m. Monday. The congregation is collecting cold drink mixes and condiments for the food cupboard. To donate, contact the church office, or drop items off at any time.

New Life Christian MinistriesSenior pastor Dr. Chris Marshall will continue the Sermon on the Mount series Sundayat New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch Senior High School, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg.Vacation Bible school "Power Lab" will accept registrations Sunday. Power Lab will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 14 through 18, at 127 Knoch Road. Children age 3 through those entering fifth grade are welcome. A free dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. and Power Lab will follow at 6:15 p.m. Registration forms are available at NewLifeXn.org. Kati Bartlett is the Power Lab coordinator.Relevant Student Ministries will not meet Sunday.New Life's mission teams to Mexico and Louisiana will have a food booth at the Moraine Park Summer Festival Friday, through Sunday. All donations will go to the mission work in both areas.The ministry staff will meet for prayer, devotion and planning at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Kelley's Restaurant in Saxonburg.

Nixon United MethodistNixon United Methodist Church, 334 Airport Road, will not hold an 8:30 a.m. worship service Sunday. Dan Miller will be the guest speaker at the 10 a.m. worship service and Stefanie Baker will present special music.

North Main Street Church of GodNorth Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext., will hold graduation Sunday during the 10:30 a.m. service.Vacation Bible school setup will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday.Vacation Bible school will be held from 9:30 a.m. to noon, June 16 to 20.The Penn Christian Academy Elementary Boys and Girls Basketball Camp will be held at the church June 16 to 19. The girls' camp will be held from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., and the boys from 3 to 5 p.m.The fifth and sixth grade youth camp will be held June 16 to 21 at the Whitehall Camp, Emlenton.A barbecue and a Beth Champion Mason concert will be held at 6 p.m. June 19 at the Haven, sponsored by Celebrate Recovery.

Old Union PresbyterianOld Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will hold a congregational meet after worship on Sunday when the building proposal will be presented.On Sunday, there will be an hour-long guided boat tour of Lake Arthur, followed by a picnic at Moraine State Park. Participants should take a picnic dish to share.Sign up in the back of the church to volunteer to pick berries or donated supplies for the June 21 strawberry festival.

Saint Andrews United PresbyterianSaint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 East Jefferson St., will serve the Sacrament of Holy Communion at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service.To give the Chancel Choir a break, the church is looking for people to present special music during summer worship. Those interested should contact Susan Moon or sign up in the choir room.Volunteers are needed for vacation Bible school, which will be held August 4 through 8.The Covenant Food Cupboard is requesting donations of dried beans or rice, but any nonperishable food items will be accepted. Donations can be placed in the cart in the narthex.

St. John's United Church of ChristSt. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City, will host a video presentation honoring fathers as part of Sunday's worship service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school will also be held at 9:30 a.m.St. John's Single Serving Group will go to the Red Barn Theater Saturday.Favorite hymns, as voted on by the congregation, will be featured at worship services throughout the summer.

St. Mary Roman Catholic St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, Our Lady of Guadalupe, 101 W. High St., Kittanning, will have their yearly devotions in honor of the feast of St. Anthony at 7 p.m. today. The service will include Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament, prayers to St. Anthony, Benediction and the and the blessing of St. Anthony bread. The Rev. Emil Payer, pastor, will be the celebrant and the homilist.The feast of St. Anthony Mass will be celebrated at 8 a.m. Friday.

St. Paul's CommunityChristian Professional Wrestler, Nikita Koloff, "The Russian Nightmare," will present the morning message at 10 a.m. Sunday at St. Paul's Community Church. He will be in the area for the Moraine Park Summer Festival and will be part of the Sunday Smackdown at 3:30 p.m. later that day at Moraine State Park.St. Paul's Community Church is at 2167 State Route 268, Chicora. For more information call the church at 724-445-3834 or send an e-mail to sugarcreekchurch@aol.com.

Summit PresbyMonday is the deadline for articles to be published in the Summit Herald.VBS work nights will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday and June 19 at the CCO building.Those interested in volunteering for the Moraine Park Summer Festival should call the church office at 724-287-2378, or see the pastor.Summit Church is on the corner of Saxonburg Road and Caldwell Drive south of Butler. Summer worship time is 9:30 a.m. with coffee hour to follow.

Trinity LutheranTrinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township, will remember the Lord's Supper at 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday. The Rev. Marty Young, interim pastor, will speak.Trinity Youth will hold a yard sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Setup will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday.Other youth activities include volleyball from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday and bowling from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Family Bowl-A-Way.During June, the Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (WELCA) will collect drink boxes, coffee, tea, powdered cream and sugar for the Women's Center of Beaver County.The deadline for Bible school registration has been extended until Sunday. To register, call Barb Martz at 724-637-3339 or pick up a registration form at the church office.

Trinity Presbyterian Volunteers from Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township, will serve the community meal from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church.An exercise class will meet at 2:15 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in the recreation room. Call the church office for more information.New church office hours will be 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.Trinity's softball game will be held Friday at Lutherlyn Ball Field on Route 528.Power Lab kickoff for VBS will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. The event will include games, crafts, science experiments, fun and a snacks for children while parents register children.

White Oak Springs Presbyterian Members of the White Oak Springs Presbyterian Church, 102 Shannon Road, Renfrew, will hold an annual outdoor worship service and church picnic at 11 a.m. Sunday. The service and picnic will be held in the new William and Audrey Shannon Memorial Pavilion on the church grounds. Those attending are asked to take table service, lawn chair and a dish to share.

Zion LutheranYouth confirmation will be held during 9 a.m. Sunday worship at Zion Lutheran Church, 266 Zion Church Road, Concord Township. The youth will also serve as the lectors. Refreshments and fellowship will follow after worship. All are welcome.

Zion United MethodistZion United Methodist Church, 438 Bear Creek Road, Sarver, has delivered May reports to the shepherd's mailboxes.Any orders for Angel Food Ministries must be received by Saturday. Volunteers are needed for order distribution from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Center United Methodist Church, 1575 Donnellville Road in Natrona Heights. For more information, contact Jennifer Cadamore.

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