RELIGIOUS ROUNDUP
Millie Martsolf will present music Sunday at the Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68.
Seniors will have lunch at the church Wednesday then will go to Portersville Christian School for the musical, "Will Rogers' Follies." Call Darlene Johns at 724-538-9342 for information.
Community Life ChurchCommunity Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary School each week. Sunday's message will be on the power of God's word.The church will collect pasta and sauce in April for the St. Vincent DePaul food bank.For information, contact the church office at 724-287-3303, clcbutlerzoominternet.net or www.clcbutler.org.
Covenant PresbyCovenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St., will host a free spring concert at 3 p.m. Saturday. Harpist Maggie Backstrom and flautists Emily Lawther and Jaime Lachesky will perform. A reception will follow.The Seekers class will continue its Sunday morning DVD series Sunday.The Calvin study group, a bi-weekly Wednesday afternoon program, will examine the influence of John Calvin's legacy on the secular and nonsecular areas of society.
First BaptistFirst Baptist Christian School, a ministry of First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will present an elementary school program at 6 p.m. today in the church sanctuary, followed by the annual junior and senior high school spring concert under the direction of Todd Wentworth.The Rev. Les Ollila, chancellor of Northland Baptist Bible College in Dunbar, Wis., will speak at a youth retreat from 5:30 p.m. Friday to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Slippery Rock Baptist Camp, 130 Elliott Lane, Worth Township. The retreat will include a spring zing volleyball tournament and paintball competition.Ollila also will speak at the morning and evening services Sunday at the church.
Glade Run U.P.The senior high youth group of Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, will leave Friday for a retreat at Westminster Highlands and will return Sunday. For information, call Gloria at 724-898-1016.The men's fellowship breakfast will be held at 7 a.m. Saturday at the Country Kitchen in Penn Township.The mission outreach team will conduct a worship service at 2 p.m. Sunday for residents of the Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. To assist with the service or to transport residents to worship, call Sally at 724-290-4595.The monthly prayer gathering will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday.A blood drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. today.
Grace@Calvary LutheranNewsletter items for Grace@Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., are due to the church office Friday.Angel Food distribution day will be held from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church.A tureen lunch for Pastor Marty and Anne will be held after the 10 a.m. service Sunday. Participants should take a covered dish and place settings.The youth group will hold a scavenger hunt at 4 p.m. Sunday at the church.The confirmation class and Pac Min will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday.The bell choir will practice at 7 p.m. Wednesday.The youth will hold a fundraiser from 4 to 8 p.m. April 23 at Pizza Hut on Cunningham Street.A treasure hunters sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. April 23 and 24 and from 9 a.m. to noon April 25 at the church.
First English LutheranBible study will be held at 11 a.m. April 23 at the First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St.The senior choir will rehearse at 7:30 p.m. April 23.
GraceWay Community ChurchMaryAnn Mahan, Patty Miller and Joyce Moore will provide special music Sunday at GraceWay Community Church. The church meets at Center Township Elementary School.The Tale of the Three Trees drama will be presented Sunday at the church to culminate the Easter season.An adult Bible study will begin at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at King's Restaurant on New Castle Road. For information, call 724-290-7007.
Hill U.P.The Memorial Handbell Choir will ring and the junior team will usher during the Sunday worship at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St. The Rev. Mike Winship will speak at weekend services.Sunday school classes will resume at 9:15 a.m. Sunday for children and adults. A new adult class on James will be led by Elder Jim Ihlenfeld in Hall Memorial Lounge.Baked goods for Meals On Wheels should be taken to the church fellowship hall this weekend. Items needed include cakes, cookies, quick breads, fruit pies, gingerbread and angel food cakes. No nuts, icing or chocolate should be used in the baked items. Monetary donations are also welcome with checks made out to Meals on Wheels.Fair trade tea, coffee and cocoa mix will be sold by the Hill Youth Chorale following worship.The Once Around the Block commemorative blocks of the church are available for purchase. All proceeds will benefit the summer youth mission trip to Slidell, La.
Meridian United PresbyterianThe youth of Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave., will participate in the annual river boat cruise April 26 aboard the Gateway Clipper. Registration forms are available at the church office. Deadline to register is April 23. Call 724-482-2630 for details.
Mt. Chestnut PresbyterianMt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422, will hold a youth group international foods fundraiser after the worship service Sunday. Proceeds will go toward the youth trip to Acquire the Fire in Pittsburgh.The food cupboard will be offered at 6:30 p.m. Monday.The annual church rummage sale will be held April 25. Donations will be accepted between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday through April 24 at the church.
New Life Christian MinistriesBrad French will continue the series on pressing toward the prize Sunday at New Life Christian Ministries, South Butler Primary School, 328 Knoch Road, Saxonburg. Information is available at NewLifeXn.org or by calling 724-256-0851.Pat Haver from the East Liberty Food Kitchen will share information about the mission Sunday.Relevant Student Ministries will meet from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Browns' home.The community and family mission team will hold a training meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Marshalls' home.
North Main Street Church of GodThe board of directors will meet at 7 p.m. today in the conference room of North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext.A youth game night will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Haven.A women's retreat will be held Friday and Saturday at Whitehall Camp. Susan Abar will speak. Call the church office for information.A men's meat and movie night will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday at the haven. Men should take their choice of meat to be grilled.A mystery trip for 60 Plus or Minus will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday.A Penn Christian Academy board meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday.The board of Christian education will meet at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday.The church will show the Dave Ramsey program, "Town Hall for Hope on the Economy" at 8 p.m. April 23 in the sanctuary.
Old Union PresbyterianOld Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will hold game night from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday. The evening will include a meal, tickets for door prizes and games and entertainment. To help or to loan a game, sign up in the back of the church.A dedication service for the new building will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday. The Rev. William Carl, president of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, will give the message. Alan Adams, executive presbyter and Stephen Cramer, former student pastor, will lead worship. Following the worship service, a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a cookies and punch reception will be held in the new hall.The church growth team will meet after worship Sunday.
Saint Andrews United Presbyterian The adult Sunday school class at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St., will begin exploring "The Shack" at 9:15 a.m. Sunday.Pastor Merry will hold a Bible study with church members at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Concordia Lutheran Ministries, Marwood road, Cabot.Donations are being accepted for the annual church rummage sale May 1 and 2. Items can be left during church office hours in the Bethany Room or from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Saturday in April.
St. Peter's EpiscopalThe Rev. Norman Erb-White will act as supply priest Sunday at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St. Flowering of the cross will be held at the 10:30 a.m. service.Deadline for the May newsletter articles is Tuesday.
St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranThe youth group of St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., will hold a spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the church. Carryouts will be available.A prayer shawl ministry organizational meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the church lounge. For information, call the church office or Elaine Walker at 724-287-8439.The senior Christian luncheon will be held at noon Tuesday in the fellowship hall.Reservations are being taken for mother/daughter banquet to be held May 1. Call the church office to reserve a spot.
Summit Presbyterian All members of Summit Presbyterian Church are encouraged to help at the annual spring clean-up day at 9 a.m. Saturday at the church, corner of Saxonburg Road and Caldwell Drive.A 60 plus luncheon will be held at noon Sunday in the fellowship hall.Articles for the Summit Herald are due to the office Monday.
Trinity LutheranTrinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township, will celebrate the Lord's Supper at all weekend services.The church's new council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday.Plots are available in Katie's Garden. A sign up sheet is in the narthex.The fellowship committee will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday.Pockets from jeans are needed for a vacation Bible school craft project. Pockets can be left in the box in the narthex.
Trinity Presbyterian Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township, will celebrate the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper Sunday. The praise band Life Everlasting will present special music.A soup luncheon will be held after the Sunday service.
Westminster PresbyterianA meal for the Tuesday service group of Westminster Presbyterian Church in America, 420 N. Main St., will be held today.The theological book club will meet from 8:30 to 10 p.m. Sunday at the Clearview Eat 'n Park to discuss Schaeffer's "He is There and He is Not Silent."The youth will hold Buffalo Wild Wings night Tuesday.WOW will host the ladies from the Portersville Pleasant Hills Church at noon Tuesday. The event will include special music, a speaker and lunch.
Zion U.M. C.Rev. Howard Greenfield will lead a six-week study of "The Shack" beginning at 7 p.m. April 23 in Room 11. Participants should read chapters 1 through 5 before the first meeting. For information, contact Greenfield.Volunteers are needed to help sew bags for UMCOR school kits. Bag kits are available in the narthex.Items for the Cabot food bank can be placed in the box in the narthex.Inserts that are not used after worship can be placed in the tray in the narthex for recycling.
