Religious Roundup
Gwen Atkinson will present special music at 10:45 a.m. Sunday at the Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68. A Missions meeting will be at 6 p.m. Sunday.
Christ's Outreach Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave., will have a Celebrate Recovery meeting at 5 p.m. Saturday.The COC Choir will provide music Sunday.
Community Alliance Community Alliance Church, 800 Mercer Road, invites the community to Family Funday from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday. The event includes a car cruise, live stage, yard games, inflatable toys and food.Sunday is the dedication celebration for the new building. For information, call 724-282-2030.
Covenant PresbyRue Snider and Roger Rettig will be guest vocalists at 10 a.m. Sunday at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St. The Noisy Offering of loose change will be received.
First Baptist of ButlerThe senior class of First Baptist Christian School, a ministry of First Baptist Church of Butler, 221 W. New Castle St., will sponsor a free family movie night at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Baptist Youth Center. "How to Train Your Dragon" will be shown outside. Take lawn chairs or blankets.The church will conduct a nursing home service from 2 to 3 p.m. Monday at Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
First Presby of BakerstownBakerstown Presbyterian Children's Center will be recognized and celebrated during the 8:45 and 11 a.m. Sunday worship services at First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown, 5825 Heckert Road.A new adult education class will begin at 10 a.m. Sunday in the Bakerstown Café on the book "Ninety Minutes in Heaven."
Grace @ Calvary LutheranThe church picnic of Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., will be Sunday at the Lutherlyn Worship and Music Center, starting with a hymn sing at 10 a.m., followed by the worship service at 10:30 a.m. A potluck lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. with swimming, children's games and bingo to follow.Youth group will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in the youth center.Sit and Be Fit will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday.
GracewayBeth Ackelson and Jeff and Emily Acquaviva will provide the special music for GraceWay Community Church's 10 a.m. Sunday worship service.GraceWay meets at Center Township Elementary School.
Hill U.P.The annual Worship without Walls service of Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St., will be at 10:30 a.m. Sunday in the Masonic Shelter, Alameda Park. The Praise Team will lead the music, and the Rev. Clark Sawyer will preach. A church picnic will follow; take a salad or side dish.
New Life Christian MinistriesNew Life Christian Ministries meets at South Butler Primary School, 328 Knoch Road, Saxonburg. A Come Let Us Build update on the construction of the mission outpost church at 127 Knoch Road, will be shared Sunday.
North Main Street Church of GodA Club 456 back to school bonfire will be hosted by the Hickmans at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. E-mail melissah@northmaincog.org for information.Tickets for Chris Tomlin's "Hello Love" concert Monday are available through the church. Contact Melissa at melissah@northmaincog.org or call 724-285-4214.MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) starts in October. For information, e-mail mops@northmaincog.org.
Old Union PresbyOld Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will celebrate communion during worship on Sunday.A work day will start at 8 a.m. Saturday at Westminster Highlands.
Rider LutheranThe women's group (WORTH) of Rider Lutheran Church, 189 Rider Church Road, West Sunbury, will meet at 7 p.m. today for Bible study.The Holbeins will host a corn roast at 6 p.m. Saturday.
Saint Andrews U.P.Sunday school teachers will be commissioned and the Lord's Supper will be shared during the 10:30 a.m. worship service at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St. A Blessing of the Backpacks will be held. The Sunday school kick-off breakfast will be held in the Memorial Room. Children will meet with teachers and make a craft.Handbell choir and chimes rehearsal will resume at 6:30 p.m. today, with choir practice following at 7:30.
St. Luke's LutheranThe Centennial Hall renovation project at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 330 Hannahstown Road, Cabot, will continue from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday. Lunch is provided.The first Octoberfest planning session will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday.St. Luke's will host Christmas All Year and a choral concert during the Saxonburg Festival of the Arts. Volunteers should contact Sue Beatty, Chris Savannah or the church office.
St. John U.C.C.Fall adult choir practice begins at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City.Fall worship hours begin Sept. 12 with Rally Day. Sunday school is at 9 a.m. and the worship service is at 10 a.m.Newsletter assembly begins at 9 a.m. tomorrow in the church library.
St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranThere will be no service Saturday at the church building of St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St. The church picnic starts at noon Saturday, and the worship service will be at 6 p.m. at the Masonic Shelter of Alameda Park. Sunday services remain the same.A confirmation orientation meeting for youth and parents will be at 6:30 p.m. Sunday in the fellowship hall with Pastor Towberman.The new members class continues from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Sunday.All-Committee night begins at 7 p.m. Sept. 2 in Schramm Hall.
Summit PresbyAll men are invited 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 Summit Church at 724-287-2378.The Rev. Kathy Horstman will be the guest speaker during the 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship.All committees will have meetings Tuesday.The Praise Team will practice at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
