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Gordon Thompson will present special music at 10:45 a.m. Sunday at Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68.

A meeting for all vacation Bible school workers will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday.

Contact Carman by Tuesday at 724-841-0145 or ccahill@zoominternet.net to attend the Chris Tomlin concert Sept. 30 in Pittsburgh.

Christ's Outreach Beth Yost will provide special music at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave. The Pastoral Candidate vote is scheduled for Sunday after each service.Butler is requesting cereal and breakfast foods in June for the food bank.

Community Life Church Community Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary School. Altar worker training is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at SherylAnn Geibel's house.The next building fund offering and Communion will be Sunday.Pasta and sauce are being collected for the St. Vincent De Paul's food bank.Becoming a Leader will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday.

Covenant PresbyNewly elected elders will be ordained and/or installed during the 10 a.m. Sunday service at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St. The Noisy Offering of loose change also will be received.Leanne Heaton will be the guest vocal soloist at the 10 a.m. Sunday worship service.

East Butler PresbyEast Butler Presbyterian Church, Ninth and Randolph streets, will hold an outdoor worship service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday in the church yard. The theme is old-fashioned country worship. A trio will provide music, and a picnic will follow the service.

First Baptist of ButlerMen and boys from First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., are invited to a prayer breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the Baptist Youth Center. There will be a meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday for vacation Bible school teachers and helpers at the BYC.Elizabeth Bailey will speak at the 6 p.m. Sunday service.The church will conduct a nursing home service at Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center from 2 to 3 p.m. Monday.

First English LutheranFirst English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St., will celebrate Pentecost Sunday with communion at the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. services. Greeters and those interested in becoming greeters will have a short meeting following both services.

First Presby of BakerstownA four-week adult education class will begin at 10 a.m. Sunday in the Westminster Room at First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown, 5825 Heckert Road, Bakerstown. "Treasure in Clay Jars: Exploring the Missional Church Movement" will be led by Pastor Karen Anderson. For information, call 724-443-1555 or visit www.fpcb.org.

First U.M.Church directories are ready for distribution during weekend services at First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St.

Glade Run U.P.Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, will host guest speaker Mike Haddox on Sunday.The buildings and grounds committee will meet at 7 p.m. Monday.Musicians are needed on Sundays. Contact the church office at 724-898-3503 or Carol at 724-538-9817 or cajamis5@aol.com.The West Virginia trip is set for Sept. 25 to Oct. 3. Contact Pam or Kevin at 724-779-9702 after 7 p.m. for information.The church is participating in the Crossing Borders Ministries school supply drive. A list is at www.gladerunchurch.org.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranThere will be a reception at 7 p.m. Saturday at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., for all interested in meeting the candidate who is being considered for call at Grace. He will preach at Sunday's 10 a.m. service, and a congregational meeting will follow to hold a call vote.

GracewayEdith McCandless and Joyce Moore will provide the special music for GraceWay Community Church's 10 a.m. Sunday service. GraceWay meets at Center Township Elementary School.

Hill U.P.The Rev. Clark Sawyer will preach at weekend services of Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St., Butler. Officers will be installed at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Volunteers are needed to host fellowship hour Sundays after worship in July and August.MAD camp will hold an optional general music practice tonight from 7 to 8:30 p.m.The Pittsburgh Project mission trip begins Sunday.

Mars U.P.Mars United Presbyterian Church, 232 Crowe Ave., is collecting orders for July Angel Food Ministries food packages. To view July's selections, go to www.angelfoodministries.com/menu. Deadline for orders is July 9; distribution day is July 17.Orders may be placed in person at the church from 5 to 7 p.m. July 8 or from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 9 or by mail to MUMC, c/o AFM, P.O. Box 649, Mars, PA 16046 (include a self-addressed stamped envelope.) Mail orders must be received by July 9. For information, call 724-625-1488.

Meridian U.P.The ordination and installation ceremony for the new pastor Stephen Franklin will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday at Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave. Dinner will be served in McCaslin Hall following the service; take a dessert. Call the church office at 724-482-2630 for information.Sewing Day is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday.Sarah Elizabeth Circle will meet at 1 p.m. July 1.

New Life Christian MinistriesNew Life Christian Ministries meets at the South Butler Primary School, 328 Knoch Road, Saxonburg.Team leaders and helpers for High Seas Expedition community vacation Bible school will be commissioned for mission service at the 10:15 a.m. Sunday worship celebration. Registration will be taken Sunday, or sign up at www.NewLifeXn.orgThe ministry staff will not meet July 1.

Nixon U.M.There will be an informal worship service at 8:30 a.m. Sunday. Stefanie Baker will share special music at the 10 a.m. service.

North Main Street Church of GodChristian Women Connection will meet at 1 p.m. July 1 in the parlor of North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext.Youth camp for grades third and fourth will be held Sunday to July 1 at Whitehall Conference Center in Emlenton.A Christian Education meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. July 1 in the conference room.

Old Union PresbyThe worship committee of Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will meet after worship.Members of the mission team will be commissioned Sunday.See the display in the lobby or speak to Lorene Winner to help at vacation Bible school from July 19 to 23.The session is receiving bids to install steps at the side door of the fellowship hall. To make a contribution, mark it "Steps."To update and maintain the resource center, speak with Peter de Vries or Marcy Eichenauer.

Park United PresbyThe annual church picnic will follow the 11 a.m. Sunday worship at Lancaster Community Center. Take table service and a dish to share.Donations for the Horse Trading Days flea market will be accepted in Park Hall starting Sunday.The mission trip to West Virginia will meet at the upper parking lot and leave following the 9 a.m. Sunday service.

Saint Andrews U.P.The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be served at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St.Saint Andrews will supply dessert for Meals on Wheels in July. Contact Barb Hutchison.The vacation Bible school picnic will be at 7 p.m. July 2 at the Grossmans' house. Take a dish.Saint Andrews will sell drinks at Cruise-A-Palooza on Sunday. To make a donation, mark your gift "Cruise-A-Palooza" and drop it in the offering plate. Assistance is needed to man the booth. Call Janice King.Special music is needed for summer services as the choir takes a break. Contact Deanna Golden. The Covenant Food Cupboard requests dried beans, rice, cereal or canned fruit.

St. John U.C.C.A blended worship service will start at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City. Sunday school runs concurrently with the worship service.Meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday at the church to car pool to St. John's annual Garden Tour at the home of Dan and Donna Sailor.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranSt. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., will update the military bulletin board for July 4. If you have a family member serving in the armed forces, give the office his or her name and picture.Children and youth from age 3 to eighth grade will study the Ten Commandments starting Sunday.Join St. Mark's at 6:30 p.m. Sunday for the Blue Sox game at Pullman Park. The event benefits Butler Meals on Wheels.The youth of St. Mark's are available to help with yard work or chores. Call Ron Ernst at 724-822-1146 or Liz Ernst 724-991-2093 to hire a team.

St. Paul R.C.St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, 128 N. McKean St., will hold a Mass in Spanish at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Future masses will be July 25 and Aug. 29.

Summit Presbyterian The men of Summit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Drive, invite all men to a men's breakfast and Bible study at 7 a.m. Saturday in the Fellowship Hall of Jefferson Center Presbyterian Church. For information, call 724-287-2378.Vacation Bible school will be held from 5:50 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday to July 1 in the Christian Community Outreach building, 650 Saxonburg Road. Staff must be there by 5:30 p.m.

Trinity LutheranVicar Scott Schul will preach his last sermons at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township, at 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday. A farewell potluck dinner and bonfire will be held at 5 p.m. at Trinity.

White Oak Springs PresbyThe closing program for vacation Bible school at the White Oak Springs Presbyterian Church, 102 Shannon Road, Renfrew, will be held at 7:45 p.m. Friday. Parents, relatives, friends and church members are invited. Refreshments will follow.

Zion U.M.The women's group of Zion United Methodist Church, 438 Bear Creek Road, Sarver, will tour Ed Mine and Museum Wednesday. Contact Jennifer Cadamore.Contact Scott or Lisa McClelland if interested in becoming the Senior High youth leaders. Contact Donna Scholl to help with Kidz Klub and Elementary Youth.Contact Cheryl Peters to join her short-term Bible study beginning July 7.Cabot Food Bank is collecting canned fruit, toothpaste and shampoo in June.

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