Butler Assembly of GodThe Rev. P.S. Phillip, Principal of Bethel Bible College in south India, will speak at the Butler Assembly of God, 105 Purvis Road, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Phillip is also a Presbyter for the Assemblies of God in south India.For more information, call the church at 724-285-4267 or visit www.butlerag.org.

Butler Church of the NazareneThe Rev. Ron Reagle will speak at the 10:45 a.m. Sunday worship service at Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68.There will be no evening service as everyone is invited to attend the closing services of family camp at the Mount Chestnut District Center.TheRev. Don Chamberlain will speak at the Wednesday worship service.

Calvary TempleThe Calvary Temple Worship Center, currently holding services at Epworth United Methodist Church, 805 E. Washington St., New Castle, will hold a special service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at Epworth to celebrate their 35th anniversary.A special service will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday at Cascade Park for the anniversary festival to include food, fellowship and fun followed by a free gospel concert at 7 p.m. with performances by the church's CTP Gospel Choir and Kidz Choir.Jameson Titus, president of Christ for India, will speak about revival in India at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Christ Community United Methodist Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, will send a mission team to Ottowa, Ohio, to work on flood-damaged homes Aug. 17 to 23. Those interested in joining the team or donating should call the church office by Friday at 724-287-4462.The Covenant Food Cupboard is seeking donations of tuna and noodles for August.

Christ's Outreach ChurchSunday will be the last day to return full school supply bags.There will be a teen Bible quizzing meeting for interested youth and their parents at 6 p.m. Sunday.All Wednesday night activities are canceled until the fall kickoff Sept. 10.

Community Life Community Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary School every Sunday at 10:15 a.m.The church is collecting pasta and spaghetti sauce during August 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 PresbyterianCovenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St., will celebrate the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper during the Sunday morning worship service. The worship leader will be Orville Nicholas.Special music will be provided by soloist Colleen Gray. Gray teaches opera in the music department at Slippery Rock University.

First Baptist Members, attendees and guests from First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., are invited to an all-church picnic at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Slippery Rock Baptist Camp, 130 Elliott Lane, Worth Township.

First Baptist Church of Evans CityFirst Baptist Church of Evans City, 242 S. Washington St., will observe the Lord's Supper in the evening serviceSunday.

First English LutheranFirst English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St. will observe Holy Communion at the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship services.

First United Methodist The RECESS ministry of First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St., is now collecting book bags and school supplies to distribute to children at the beginning of the school year. These supplies will be collected until Aug. 17 in the church office. Call 724-283-6160 for more information.

GraceWay CommunityGraceWay Community Church will celebrate worship at 10 a.m. Sunday at Center Township Elementary School. Special music will be provided by Amber Crowe, Patty Miller and Joyce Moore. For information call 724-290-7007. A time of fellowship will begin at 9:30 with coffee and doughnuts.

Hill United PresbyterianThe Lord's Supper will be celebrated at weekend services of Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St.The back-to-school gently used children's clothing sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in the Fellowship Hall. Donations for the sale should be dropped off at the church and left on the stage area.Volunteers are needed to prepare bag lunches for the community Aug. 10. Contact Kathy Nevel for information.Sign-up sheets for the new church pictorial directory are available in the church overflow area. Dates for pictures are Aug. 7 and Sept. 26 and 27.Focus group meetings will be held Monday and Aug. 10 and 12 to discuss the findings of the recent church survey. Meetings will be held in the Hall Memorial Lounge. Child care and transportation will be available. Sign-up sheets are posted at the church.

Meridian United PresbyterianThe Mission Prayer Breakfast will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday in Room 15 at Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave. Lisa Thong will be the speaker.Holy Communion will be served at the 10 a.m. Sunday worship service. Katherine Horstman will be the guest speaker.The deacons will hold their meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

New Life Christian MinistriesBrad French will continue the Sermon on the Mount series at New Life Christian Ministries, South Butler Primary School, 328 Knoch Road, Saxonburg, Sunday. More information is available at NewLifeXn.org or by calling 724-256-0851.The prayer walking team will meet at 8:30 a.m. Wednesdays at the Knoch Senior High School flagpole for prayer for the ongoing labor negotiations in the South Butler County School District. Residents are welcome to participate.Middle schoolers, grades six to eight, will meet Friday at Moraine State Park. For more information, contact Brad French at brad@newlifexn.org or 724-372-0201.School supplies and new or gently used backpacks are being collected. Donations may be dropped off from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Aug. 7 at The Bridge Community Center, 102 Bay St., Penn Township. Backpacks will be distributed to local students in need. Residents may request backpacks or school supplies by contacting Karen Schiebel at 724-586-2241 or karen@newlifexn.org. Requests must be received by Monday.

Nixon United Methodist There will be an informal worship service at 8:30 a.m. Sunday. Dr. James Thorne will lead singing and provide special music at the 10 a.m. worship service.

North Main St. Church of GodNorth Main Street Church of God, 1201 North Main Street Extension will hold a Celebrate Recovery testimony night at 7 p.m. tonight.Church families will attend the Western Pennsylvania Ministries family camp meeting Saturday to Aug. 10 at Whitehall Camp and Conference Center in Emlenton.A new Bible study for young adults, The Parables, will be held at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. It will be led by Jeremy Plaisted.Cyber-bowling will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Family Bowl Away. Participants should sign up in Noah's Park.The 60 Plus or Minus annual picnic will be held at noon Aug. 7 at Whitehall Camp in Emlenton. Participants are asked to take a tureen to share. The Rev. Donald Barger will speak. Those wishing to carpool may meet at the church at 11 a.m.

Saint Andrews United PresbyterianSaint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 East Jefferson St., will welcome the Rev. Connie Dunn to the pulpit Sunday. The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be served at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service.Children's Sunday school teachers and substitute teachers are needed by Sept. 7. Those interested should contact Lori Haughey.Volunteers are needed to help with vacation Bible school Monday through Aug. 8. Food and supply items are needed and listed in the weekly bulletin.

St. John's United Church of ChristSt. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City, will serve communion at the 9:30 a.m. blended worship service Sunday.Sunday school will run concurrently with the 9:30 a.m. service.Consistory will meet at 7 p.m. Monday in the church narthex.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranSt. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., is now taking registrations for Children's Hour. Classes will begin with an orientation meeting Sept. 3. For information or to register, call Tammi Rossi at 724-524-2113.The youth of St. Mark's are available to help with mowing, weeding or other yard chores. Call Ron at 724-822-1146 or Liz at 724-991-2093 to hire a team.There will be a rally day meeting at 7 p.m. Monday in the church lounge. Anyone wanting to take part in the rally day weekend should attend.The women of the church will hold their annual picnic at noon Tuesday. Participants should take a covered dish to share and table service. The picnic will be at Carol Fleeger's home on Layton Drive. Call 724-282-1014 for directions.The Sanctuary Choir is looking for new members. The choir practices from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. Call the church office at 724-287-6741 for more information.

St. Mary Roman Catholic St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, Our Lady of Guadalupe, 101 W. High St., Kittanning, will have a special Mass to pray for an increase of vacations to the priesthood at 7 p.m. Monday. This is the feast of St. John Vianney, the Cure' of Ars and the Patron of Parish Priests. The Most Blessed Sacrament will be exposed from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

St. Peter's Episcopal St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St., is responsible for Meals on Wheels desserts for August. Baked goods may be dropped off at the church any time. Dessert makers are asked to avoid icing and nuts.There will be one combined service at 9 a.m. Sunday and all remaining Sundays in August. Holy Communion will be observed, and the Rev. John Corbett will be the guest priest.

Trinity PresbyterianTrinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township, will welcome the Rev. William Jamieson as guest minister for Sunday worship.Ketchup, mustard or mayonnaise is needed for the Covenant Food Cupboard.

Zion LutheranZion Lutheran Church will hold family pictures at 9 a.m. Sunday at 266 Zion Church Road, Concord Township. Pictures will be displayed at the 150th celebration later in August. Free blood pressure screenings and refreshments will also be provided after worship.

Zion United Methodist ChurchThe vacation Bible school worship service will be held at 10:45 a.m. Sunday at the Zion United Methodist Church, 438 Bear Creek Road, Sarver. Children will perform the songs they learned. Families and friends are invited.The August book club will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday to discuss the selected book, "One More Sunrise," by Michael Landon, Jr. For more information, or to obtain a book, contact Sue Fritz or Patty Burdett.