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Religious Roundup

Community LifeCommunity Life Church holds service at 10:15 a.m. Sundays at McQuistion Elementary School.The church is collecting pasta and spaghetti sauce during June for the St. Vincent DePaul Food Cupboard.The new Wednesday series, "Contagious Christianity," will begin at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday at the YWCA on West Cunningham Street, Butler.A youth meeting will be held tonight at Ben and Amanda Ogle's home.For more information, contact the church office at (724) 287-3303, clcbutler@zoominternet.net, or www.clcbutler.org.

Covenant PresbyterianCovenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St., will welcome Lenore Reges as the guest musical artist on Sunday.

First Baptist Church of Evans CityFirst Baptist Church of Evans City will hold a prevacation Bible school event from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight at EDCO Park in Evans City.A Keenagers luncheon will be held at 11 a.m. Friday. Pastor Andersen will speak.Family Music Night will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday.

First English LutheranFirst English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St., Butler, will hold a community dinner at 5 p.m. Monday at Grace @ Calvary Church, 123 E. Diamond St.

First United MethodistFirst United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St., Butler, will hold a family movie night featuring "Everyone's Hero" at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the church parking lot. In case of rain, the movie will be shown in the sanctuary. Popcorn and drinks will be provided.The church will offer small groups for college-aged individuals with studies lasting 10 weeks. The first small group will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Mattison's home. The second small group will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Epworth Center. Call Kevin Mattison at 724-822-0016 for more information.

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 the Country Kitchen, Penn Township.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranGrace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., will hold a bus trip to the Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod Assembly departing at 9:15 a.m. Friday from the Butler Motor Transit station on Monroe Street.The youth group will hold a lock-in from 9 p.m. Saturday to 8 a.m. Sunday. The youth will walk in the relay from 4 to 5 a.m. and should take warm clothes and tennis shoes.

GraceWay Community GraceWay Community Church will celebrate worship at 10 a.m. Sunday at Center Township Elementary School. Special music will be provided by Lyric Akelson, Patty Miller, Edith McCandless and Pastor Dave. 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 more information.GraceWay Tween will have a yard sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in Ghost Rider's Parking lot. Call 724-504-7264 for more information.

Hill United PresbyterianHill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St. will install church officers during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. A congregational meeting will follow the service.The adult Sunday school class will meet at 9:15 a.m. in the Hall Memorial Lounge to study Ephesians 5:21-64. The discussion will be led by the Rev. Mike Winship. Children should meet in the deacons' room for a video and Bible story. Child care is available at 9 a.m.Musicians, singers and percussionists are needed for the Saturday evening praise team. Call Saturday night worship director Jessica Sanzotti for information.Those interested in being part of a prison after-care ministry should contact Pastor Clark Sawyer for details.

Harrisville United Methodist Harrisville United Methodist Church, 301 S. Main St., will present a Gospel Sounds Music Ministry concert at 7 p.m. Sunday. A love offering will be taken.

New Life Christian MinistriesNew Life Christian Ministries senior pastor Chris Marshall will continue the Sermon on the Mount series at 10 a.m. Sunday at the South Butler Primary School, 328 Knoch Road, Saxonburg.Charles Matus will be ordained as an elder at 10 a.m. Sunday during worship.Community Vacation Bible School "Power Lab" registrations will be received before and after worship Sunday.New Life will have a booth at the Kids' Expo at the Butler Airport, Airport Road, Penn Township on Friday. Children may participate in hands-on experiments and crafts and register for "Power Lab."Those interested in serving a one-day mission to the East Liberty Food Kitchen at 8:30 a.m. Saturday should call Rich McCarthy at 724-766-9047. The group will prepare and serve a meal.Relevant Student Ministries will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Jim and Amy Brown's Home. For more information, call Brad French at 724-372-0201 or visit LiveRelevant.com.The church redesigned the Bible studies site at www.NewLifeXn.com. Visitors to the Web sites are asked to share their constructive thoughts and ideas for improvement by contacting webservant Lisa Johns at webservant@newlifexn.org.

Nixon U.M.The 8:30 a.m. service will resume this Sunday. Seth McCall will share violin music during the 10 a.m. worship service. Following the worship service, the VBS committee will decorate the church.

North Main Street Church of GodNorth Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext., will hold its first Sunday movie night at 6 p.m. Sunday at the Haven.The Board of Christian Education will meet at 7 p.m. Monday in the conference room.Junior and Senior High Youth Camp will be held June 23 through 28 at Whitehall Camp, Emlenton.

Old Union PresbyterianOld Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will hold their strawberry festival Saturday. Volunteers are needed to pick strawberries on Friday and to help with the festival Saturday.Sign up in the back of the church to be part of this year's vacation Bible school in July.

Saint Andrews U.P.Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St., Sunday will send its youth to Cranberry Township for an evening at Fun Fore All. Participants should contact Dave or Jen to confirm attendance and meet at their house at 5 p.m. weather permitting.The church is collecting canned soda and bottled water to sell at the Cruiza Palooza on June 29. Volunteers are needed to staff the table. To volunteer, call Carol Israel or Lori Love-Franke. Donations can be dropped off in the Narthex or inside the Cliff Street entrance.Volunteers are needed for vacation Bible school Aug. 4 to 8. Watch for sign-up sheets.

St. Peter's EpiscopalSt. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St., will hold the annual church picnic with a celebration of Father Bruce and Deacon Karen Geary's service and retirement. The picnic will be held at noon Saturday at Ken and Diane Bennett's home. Directions are in the back of the church.

Summit Presbyterian The men of Summit Presbyterian Church are invited to the monthly men's breakfast at 8 a.m. Saturday at Davison's Restaurant on Route 356. For more information, call Andrew at 724-352-0358.Vacation Bible School will be held from 5:50 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday through June 26 at the Christian Community Outreach building, 650 Saxonburg Road. All children 3 years to fifth grade are welcome to join us at our VBS Power Lab. Summit Church is located on the corner of Saxonburg Road and Caldwell Drive, just a few miles south of Butler. For more information, please call 724-287-2378.

Trinity LutheranTrinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township, will share Holy Communion at all services.Confirmation class members will attend ConfirCamp at Lutherlyn Monday through Friday.Trinity's Bible School will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through June 26 at Grace@Calvary Lutheran Church, East Diamond Street.WELCA will hold its triennial convention in July in Salt Lake City, and Linda Cunningham will be a delegate from the synod. The ladies will collect an offering for worldwide projects. Donors may give their checks to Leigh Ann Hertzog.

Trinity PresbyterianTrinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township, will welcome Paul Cashdollar as Sunday's guest speaker.Trinity volunteers will serve at the Covenant Food Cupboard from 9 a.m. to noon Monday.A cookout and game night will be held at 6 p.m. Friday in the fellowship hall. Beverages and homemade hot sausage and bratwurst will be provided. Please take a covered dish to share.

White Oak Springs PresbyterianThe White Oak Springs Presbyterian Church, 102 Shannon Road, Renfrew, will hold a vacation Bible school closing program at 7:30 p.m. Friday. All members, family and friends are invited to attend.

Zion U.M.C.Cookie donations are needed for the Praise on the Lawn event June 28. Take cookies to the fellowship hall on or before noon June 27 and 28. Anyone wishing to make them now can do so and place them in the freezer.Anyone interested in providing music for the summer special music program should contact Linda McCall.

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