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Religious Roundup

Butler Church of the NazareneDebby Shutak 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 the service.There will be no Sunday or Wednesday evening services as everyone is invited to attend the family camp meeting at the Mount Chestnut District Center.The District NMI Convention will be held at 9 a.m. Friday at the center. The Sunday school rally is at 7 p.m.

Christ Community United Methodist Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 North Duffy Road, will hold Beach Party Vacation Bible School, Tuesday through Aug. 1.The church is planning to send a mission team to Ottawa, Ohio, to work on flood damaged homes Aug. 17 to 23. Anyone who would like to join or donate may contact the church office at 724-287-4462 by Wednesday.The Covenant Food Cupboard is asking for donations of peanut butter and jelly for July.For more information contact Ellen Kracht at 742-865-9902.

Christ's Outreach Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave. is collecting school supply kit bags for vacation Bible school, Caravan and community children. To donate, take a ziplock bag with a supply list from the back of the sanctuary. All kits must be returned to the church by Aug. 3. Those who know a child in need of a kit may call the church office at 724-283-8407.All Wednesday night activities are canceled for August to give volunteers a break and to prepare for the fall kickoff Sept. 10.

Community Life ChurchCommunity Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary School each week.The church is collecting paper products on Sundays during July 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 PresbySoprano Amy Bole will present special music at the 10 a.m. worship service this Sunday at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St. Worship leader will be Ann Morrison.The Noisy Offering of loose change will be taken during the 10 a.m. worship service Sunday.New hours for the Covenant Cupboard Food Bank begin this month. The cupboard will be open the last two Mondays and Thursdays of July from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.first baptistThe men and boys from First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., are invited to a prayer breakfast at 8 a.m. Saturday in the Baptist Youth Center.

First Baptist Church of Evans CityFirst Baptist Church of Evans City Keenagers will tour the Old Stone house and have lunch at the Old Country Buffet Saturday.The Van Wagner family will talk about their ministry at 6 p.m. Sunday.

First English LutheranFirst English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St., needs ushers for both Sunday services.Dates are available for volunteers to provide summer music at the church.

First United Methodist There will be a meeting at 6:30 p.m. July 31 in the pre-kindergarten room for all teachers who will work in pre-kindergarten this fall at First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St.

Grace @ CalvaryAngel Food Ministries food distribution will be held from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the social hall of Grace @Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St.

Hill United PresbyterianMusic, art and drama campers will present the musical "Pirates of the I Don't Care-ibean" during the 6 p.m. Saturday and 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship services at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St. An ice cream social will follow the Saturday service, and refreshments will be served after the Sunday service.The God's Guys small group will leave at 5 p.m. Tuesday for the Pirates baseball game. God's Girls will hold a formal tea from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.Gently worn clothing, jackets, coats, shoes, back packs for children and other school items are needed for the back to school sale Aug. 2. All items should be placed in the stage area beginning Monday. Contact Debi Kruger for more information.

Meridian United Presbyterian David Fox of Meridian will be the guest lay minister at the 10 a.m. Sunday worship service at the Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave.Women will sew from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday at the church. Participants should take a sack lunch.Members of the church will serve the Wednesday community dinner at Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church.

New Life Christian MinistriesThe Rev. Chris Marshall will continue his Sermon on the Mount series Sunday at New Life Christian Ministries, South Butler Primary School, 328 Knoch Road, Saxonburg. More information is available at NewLifeXn.org or by calling 724-256-0851.Marshall will also be on the John and Stephanie program's "Ask the Pastor" segment at 5:10 p.m. Friday on WORD-FM, 101.5 FM.The prayer walking team will meet at 8:30 a.m. Wednesdays at the Knoch Senior High School flagpole to pray for labor negotiations in the South Butler School District. Residents are welcome to participate.Relevant Student Ministries will have a paintball day from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday on the church's property, 127 Knoch Road. For more information, contact Brad French at 724-372-0201 or brad@newlifexn.org.Family and adult singles overnight camping will be held Friday to Saturday at the church property,127 Knoch Road. Those attending are asked to bring snacks and breakfast food items to share along with their tents or campers. Electricity is available but there is no water on site. For more information, call Keith Whisler at 724-353-2858 or David Norris at 724-352-2455.

Nixon United Methodist Nixon United Methodist Church, 334 Airport Road, will hold an informal worship service at 8:30 a.m. this Sunday. Ashley Burns will provide special music at the 10 a.m. service.

North Main St. Church of GodCelebrate Recovery, a ministry of North Main Street Church of God, 1201 North Main Street Extension, will meet at 7 p.m. tonight at the Haven.The Board of Christian Education will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the conference room.Women of the Church of God will meet at 1 p.m. July 31 in the parlor. Women are asked to take baked goods for the camp meeting.

Old Union PresbyterianOld Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, is looking for members for the prayer committee. Those interested should contact Peter deVries or Jim Charles to join.Anyone who would like to participate as a full-time Sunday school teacher or part-time helper for the preschool or the third and fourth grade classes should contact Marcy Eichenauer.

Saint Andrews United PresbyterianSaint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 East Jefferson St., will welcome the Rev. Fred Young to the pulpit Sunday.Kid Krusaders will leave from Kerr's parking lot at 8:30 p.m. Friday to go to the drive-in theater. To sign up, call Mrs. Haughey by today.Bakers are needed to help Saint Andrews supply dessert for Meals on Wheels in July. Contact Barb Hutchison to volunteer.Volunteers are needed to help with vacation Bible school Aug. 4 through 8. Food and supply items are needed and listed in the weekly bulletin.

St. John's ReformedSt. John's Reformed Church, Route 58 at Benbrook Road, will hold their annual church picnic at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Gospel singers Keith Stauffer and Tim Amerson will lead the service. Those attending are to bring a tureen and table service. Meat and beverages will be provided.

St. John's United Church of ChristSt. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City, will hold its annual church picnic at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the home of Dave and Sue Ann Jones. The beach party picnic will be held instead of regular church services and will feature a worship service, garden ingredient cook off and a favorite beach hat competition.The vacation Bible school week will end with an evening program at 6 p.m. Friday at EDCO Park in Evans City. "Surfers" will share what they have learned and after dinner, families will enjoy swimming and other park amenities.

Summit Presbyterian The senior high youth group of Summit Presbyterian Church, Saxonburg Road and Caldwell Dr., will leave the church for its mission trip to Milwaukee at 6:30 a.m. Saturday.All men are invited to the men's breakfast at 7 a.m. Saturday at Jefferson Center Presbyterian Church. For more information or directions, call the church office at 724-287-2378.

Trinity LutheranThe property committee is planning a work day at 9 a.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township.Trinity youth will hold a car wash from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Clearview Mall Wendy's.Holy Communion will be shared at 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday.Youth volleyball games will be played from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday.There is a sign-up sheet in the narthex for those who wish to order cookbooks created to support Relay for Life sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Books will be available in August.

Trinity Presbyterian Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township, will hold a barbeque at 6 p.m. Friday at God's house. Meat and beverages will be provided. Participants should take a covered dish to share.The Butler Notables barbershop chorus will sing in the 10 a.m. worship service Sunday.

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