Vonda Mishler will present the special music for the 10:45 a.m. Sunday worship service at the Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68.

Evening worship will be at 6 p.m. Sunday.

Children and teens will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

The teens are planning a canoe trip to Cook Forest on Saturday. For information, contact Jennie Reckner at 724-712-3538.

An all-church picnic will be held at 6 p.m. Sept. 6. The community is invited. Take a dish to share. Hot dogs and drink will be provided. For information, call the church at 724-482-4116.

Buffalo U.M. ChargeA contemporary service will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday at Fenelton United Methodist Church, Fenelton-Chicora Road, Fenelton.

Christ Community U.M.Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, is collecting tuna and noodles for the Covenant Food Cupboard.Preschool registration at Super Sprouts is being taken. For information, call Sandy at 724-504-0436.Registration is being taken for a women's retreat in September at Olmstead Manor. For information, see Ann Killby.Handbell practice is starting soon, and volunteers are still needed. To help, contact Marilyn at 724-287-7938.A ten-week study of the book "Esther" by Beth Moore will begin Sept. 28. Please sign up in the narthex or see Barb Fedosick as soon as possible (workbooks must be ordered.)Men's fellowship is at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday at Panera BreadQuilters meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday.Contemporary's Sojourners practice is at 6 p.m. Thursday.Plans are being made for a mission trip to Vancleave, Miss., from Dec. 6 to 12 to work on Katrina-damaged homes. See Steve Fedosick or call 724-283-8927.The informal worship service is at 5:30 p.m. Saturday. The contemporary worship service is at 9 a.m. and the traditional worship service is at 10:30 a.m.

Christ's OutreachChrist's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave., will hold training at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the gym for caravan leaders and helpers.Bring children to the 10:30 worship service for the children's "sermon in a sack."There will be children's and teen quizzing at 6 p.m. Sunday.

Community Life ChurchCommunity Life Church holds service at 10:15 a.m. every Sunday at McQuistion Elementary School.CLC will collect pasta and sauce in August for the Saint Vincent DePaul food cupboard.The Laundromat ministry will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday.The annual picnic will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday at Butler Memorial Park's Rotary Shelter.

Covenant PresbyA leadership training seminar for elders of Covenant and Saint Andrews Presbyterian churches will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St. The Rev. Dr. James E. Swanson and the Rev. Merry Hope Meloy will lead the seminar.Leanne Heaton will be the guest musical artist for the 10 a.m. Sunday worship service. The "noisy offering" of loose change also will be received.

Faith Fellowship AllianceFaith Fellowship Alliance Church, 200 Faithway-Fared Drive, will hold a healing service at 6 p.m. Sunday. Wes Thurston, who had a dramatic healing, will give his testimony.

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 at the Old Country Buffet at Moraine Pointe Plaza.The children's program will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. The program is for children ages 2 years to sixth grade and will continue each Wednesday during the school year.

First English LutheranChurch services with Holy Communion will be held at the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday services at First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St.The senior choir will resume practice at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 3.

First Presby of BakerstownPastor Dan Muttart will preach on lessons from Abraham in a sermon titled "Coming Home To A Place You've Never Been Before" on Sunday at First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown, 5825 Heckert Road.The children's center will be recognized and dedicated in prayer as the new preschool year is ready to start for 2009-10. For information, call 724-443-5330.All are invited to a Sunday school class at 10 a.m. led by the Rev. Beverly James with a video by Dr. Ken Bailey on "The Historical Jesus: A Middle Eastern View." Meet in the Westminster Room.

First U.M.Sign-ups will be available for the Fall 2009 electives this weekend at all services at First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranPac Min will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St.The Sunday service will be at 10 a.m.

GraceWayJenny Taylor and MaryAnn Mahan will provide special music at the 10 a.m. Sunday worship service. GraceWay meets at the Center Township School, and doughnuts are served at 9:30 a.m.

Meridian U.P.The sewing group of Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave., will meet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday.The trustees will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.The deacons will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday.The Sarah Elizabeth Circle is scheduled for 1 p.m. Sept. 3.

New Life Christian MinistriesLead pastor Dr. Chris Marshall will share a message on "Press On Toward the Prize — God's Strategy for You!" at 10 a.m. Sunday at South Butler Primary School, 328 Knoch Road, Saxonburg. Information on the progress of the mission outpost church will be presented during the worship celebration.The New Life Praise Band will have a time of devotion and rehearsal from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the home of Dr. Chris Marshall. Worship leader Brad French will direct the group.The ministry staff will meet at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 3 at 127 Knoch Road, Saxonburg, for a time of prayer and planning.

Nixon U.M.The informal 8:30 a.m. church service will resume this week. A traditional worship service will be held at 10 a.m. A talented performer will be sharing special music.

North Main Street Church of GodNorth Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext., will hold a young adult small group today at 7 p.m. in the gathering place.There will be a choir picnic at 6 p.m. Friday at McGowan Farms.Church dinners resume at 6 p.m. Wednesday along with all Wednesday night programs beginning at 7 p.m.The board of evangelism will meet at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday in the conference room.The Women of the Church of God will meet at 1 p.m. Sept. 3 in the parlor.

Old Union PresbyOld Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will celebrate Communion during worship on Sunday.The missions committee will meet after worship on Sunday.A kick-off meeting and training session for Sunday school teachers will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.There will be a homeless shelter meal Sept. 4. Anyone interested in preparing and delivering the meal can contact Becky McMaster.Choir practice begins Sept. 9.

Park United PresbyThe annual Park U.P. Church picnic will be held at noon Sunday at Middle Lancaster Community Center immediately following the second service. Please take table service and a side dish.Morning services will be led by the Rev. Keith Black.Ruth Circle will meet at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in Park Hall. Martha Circle will meet at 7 p.m. Sept. 3 in Park Hall.Daybreak will meet at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday in Park Hall.The summer Bible series on the Ten Commandments will conclude at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Burry's Church.

Saxonburg memorial PresbyAlan Adams, executive Presbyter for Beaver-Butler Presbytery, will speak at the 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday services at Saxonburg Memorial Presbyterian Church. Communion also will be observed.F.W. Friends are reorganizing and will begin meetings the first Wednesday of each month, beginning Wednesday. Meetings will run from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for children in third to fifth grade. Stacey and John Zenewicz will lead the group. For information, call 724-265-1121.There is a need for volunteers to help count the offering each Sunday morning. This is not a weekly commitment. If interested, please call the office at 724-352-2888.Parents whose children are participating in the drama club will meet at 7 p.m. Sunday at the church. For information, call Gay Johnson at 724-265-2203.There is a need for Sunday school teachers, children's sermon volunteers and children's education facilitator. Please pray about helping one of these areas.

St. John U.C.C.An open house to introduce the new Called To Care program will be held at the conclusion of the 9:30 a.m. blended worship service Sunday at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City. Called to Care is a lay visitation and listening program for St. John's church community.The fall music programs begin with Praise Team practice from 1 to 7 p.m. Tuesday and adult choir practice at 7 p.m. Wednesday.The St. John's Quilters group will resume meeting at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 8. The group will meet on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month.A corn roast and chili dog dinner will he held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday. The dinner includes local sweet corn, chili cheese dogs, chips, watermelon, pie and drinks. Takeout dinners will be available.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranSt. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., will have a picnic Saturday at the new mini carousel shelter in Alameda Park.Games begin at 10:30 a.m. Lunch is on your own. More games and activities begin at 1:30 p.m. A pie baking contest will be at 3 p.m., and immediately following the judging, the pies will be auctioned. The meal will be at 4 p.m.; take a covered tureen to share for every four family members. Hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks will be provided. A worship service followed by a hymn sing will be at 6 p.m.There will be no church service at the church building this evening. Judy Perry, missionary to China will be the guest. She also will attend the services Sunday. Take a lawn chair or blanket.The Ruth Circle will meet at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday for Bible study.Children's Hour will hold an orientation from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Sanctuary. The first regular session will begin Sept. 9.

Trinity LutheranHoly Communion will be shared at all services this weekend at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township. Coffee hour will be at 9:45 a.m. Sunday.The last photo sessions for the new church directory will be held after the 6:30 p.m. Saturday service and before and after the 11 a.m. Sunday service.Volunteers are needed for the Wednesday Children's Hour program. To help, contact Shelley O'Donnell at 724-476-1998.Choir practices will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Trinity PresbyThe ministry of music on Sunday will be provided by Glorybound at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave.COGZ will meet from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday for the Children of God's Zone program for children ages 3 to 11.A planning meeting for the women's retreat will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday.Prayer time will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesdays in the sanctuary. All are encouraged to attend.BASMA, a local car club, is joining us for a car cruise and Grillin' for God from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday. Please take a dish to share. Meat and beverages will be provided.