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The Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68, will hold an all-church picnic at 6 p.m. Sunday. Take chairs and a dish to share. Call 724-482-4116 or 724-538-9342.

Revelation Bible Study resumes at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

The Caravan program for children ages 4 to sixth grade will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Teen activities will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.

Buffalo Charge U.M. Craigsville United Methodist Church, McKee Chapel and Fenelton United Methodist Church will hold a combined service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at Fenelton United Methodist Church, Fenelton-Chicora Road, Fenelton.

Christ Community U.M.Communion will be celebrated at all weekend services at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road.Spaghetti and sauce are this month's Covenant Food Cupboard items.Super Sprouts begins this month. For information, call 724-504-0436.The traditional service chancel choir begins practice at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Finance committee meets at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Christ's OutreachChrist's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave., will have Worship as a Family Sunday on Sunday. Family and fellowship hour will be at 9:30 a.m.Cross Culture Youth Group will be 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Community Life ChurchCommunity Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary School.The Street Ministry Team meets at 6 p.m. Thursdays in the YWCA parking lot.Food bank items are paper products.The Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium trip will be Sept. 11. To car-pool, meet at the school at 8:15 a.m.

Covenant PresbyCovenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St., and Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church will hold a joint service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Saint Andrews, 201 E. Jefferson St., Butler.Covenant Choir will resume rehearsals at 7 p.m. Sept. 9 in the sanctuary.

First BaptistFirst Baptist Christian School, a ministry of First Baptist Church of Butler, 221 W. New Castle St., will have student picture day at 9:15 a.m. Friday.The Womens' Missionary Fellowship of FBC will have the kick-off dinner Tuesday at the Baptist Youth Center

First English LutheranFirst English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St., will celebrate communion at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday.The community dinner will not be held Monday.Choir rehearsal starts at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9.Church council will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

First Presby of BakerstownThe Men's Ministry Team of First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown, 5825 Heckert Road, Bakerstown, announced its 2010-11 schedule. Events include: Sept. 16, Bocce and Brats at Richland Community Park; Oct. 21, Oktoberfest at FPCB in Fellowship Hall; Nov. 18, Veterans Day Presentation; Dec. 18, visit to the VA Hospital; Jan. 29, Men's Ministry Conference at FPCB; February, Nailers Hockey Night, date to be announced; March 25 and 26, men's retreat at Jumonville.

First U.M.Books for The Story are available at First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St. Also available is a tote bag with the book, a journal and a highlighter.The college mailing ministry will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday. To add a student to the list, call the office.

Glade Run U.P.Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, will have a traditional service at 8:45 and a contemporary service at 11 a.m. Sunday.The church offices will be closed Monday.The singing groups and bell choir need new members. Contact Carol Jamison at 724-538-9817 or cajamis5@aol.com or Jeff Link at 412-841-2270.The Preschool Place's Wednesday pre-kindergarten classes will be extended until 2 p.m. if parents desire.

GracewayNancy Darstek, Andre Parker, and Jenny, Doug and Lily Taylor will provide special music Sunday at GraceWay Community Church.The adult Bible study will begin at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Kings Family Restaurant. Call 724-290-7007.GraceWay meets at Center Township Elementary School.

Hill U.P.The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be celebrated at weekend services of Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St., Butler. The Rev. Clark Sawyer will preach at both services.The choir picnic is tonight at 6 p.m. at the Ellis' home.The memorial handbell choir resumes practice tonight at 6:30 p.m.Covenant Cupboard food requests are peanut butter and jelly. The office will be closed Monday.

Meridian U.P.Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave., will return to the fall schedule Sunday with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m.The trustees meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. The deacons will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday. The handbell choir will practice at 6:30 p.m. Thursday and the adult choir will meet at 7:30 p.m.

New Life Christian MinistriesNew Life Christian Ministries meets at South Butler Primary School, 328 Knoch Road, Saxonburg. The office will be closed Monday.The Lord's Supper will be celebrated at the 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship service.The elders council will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Relevant Student Ministries building, 320 W. Main St., Saxonburg.

New Testament BaptistNew Testament Baptist Church, 437 N. Duffy Road, will host a skating party Sunday at Skate Castle. Receiving a hand stamp after the morning service will entitle participants to skate rental, skating, pizza and pop. Call 724-282-2494 or visit www.VisitNTBC.com.

Nixon U.M.Nixon United Methodist Church, 334 Airport Road, Butler, will have the Dedication of Work and Labor at the 8:30 and 10 a.m. Sunday services.Angel Food Ministries will take orders from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 9 at the church

North Main Street Church of GodWednesday night dinner and programs will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday at North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext.60 Plus or Minus will meet at noon Sept. 9 in the fellowship hall.Tickets are available for the Sept. 30 Chris Tomlin concert. Contact Melissa at melissah@northmaincog.org or call 724-285-4214.MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) will start in October. Contact Sabrina or Amy at mops@northmaincog.org.

Oak Hills Christian Oak Hills Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) will host the Wheels of Faith Chapter 44 meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Call Ricky Lake at 724-433-9174 or visit www.wheelsoffaithmm.org.Chancel Choir will begin rehearsals at 7 p.m. today at the church.

Old Union PresbySunday is "Worship As You Work" Sunday at Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars.A new membership class will begin Sept. 19 and meet during Sunday school. Speak with Peter.Choir practice will begin at 7:20 p.m. Wednesday. Wednesday Worship will begin next week with service from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.The fundraising committee will meet after worship Sunday.

Park United PresbyMartha Circle will meet today in Park Hall. Ruth Circle will meet at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in Park Hall. The regular music schedule will start at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Rider LutheranRider Lutheran Church, 189 Rider Church Road, will celebrate Holy Communion at 10 a.m. Sunday.

Saint Andrews U.P.The Community Day of Prayer will be Sept. 11 at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St. The sanctuary will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Send prayer requests to office@standrewsupc.org.Kids Klub movie night will be at 7 p.m. Sept. 11 in the Chadder's Theater Room.Dinner with Friends will meet at 6 p.m. Sept. 11 at the J Barn. RSVP to Barb Gallagher.The chicken and biscuit dinner was postponed. Watch the bulletin.

St. John's ReformedSt. John's Reformed Church, Route 68 West at Meridian Road, will return to regular hours with Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Sunday.

St. John U.C.C.The Consistory meeting was moved to 7 p.m. Sept. 13 at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City.The fall worship schedule will begin Sept. 12. Sunday school is at 9 a.m. with breakfast, followed by the 10 a.m. worship service. Lunch will follow in the fellowship hall.

St. Luke's LutheranSt. Luke's Lutheran Church, 310 W. Main St., Saxonburg, will host the free concerts Christmas in September and Voices in Praise. Volunteers are needed. Contact Sue Beatty, Chris Savannah or the office.The Centennial Hall renovation project will continue from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday.The Lord's Supper will be celebrated Sunday at 8:15 a.m. in the sanctuary and 10 a.m. at the outdoor service on the Hattie Cooper patio.Senior Stars will meet at noon Wednesday for a Tex-Mex barbecue beef brisket. Activities include a target shoot.Praise choir will resume at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 9, followed by Generations choir at 7:30 p.m.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranHoly Communion will be served at all weekend services at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St. This also is Mission Weekend.The church nursery will be staffed at both Sunday services starting Sunday for infants to 5-year-olds. Children's Hour will begin at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.Return completed School Kit bags by Sunday.A new outreach ministry will begin Sept. 26 at New Haven Court in Butler with a service at 2:30 p.m. the last Sunday of each month. To help, call 724-282-1014.

St. Peter's AnglicanBeginning Sunday, the regular worship services will be 8:15 and 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter's Anglican Church, 218 E. Jefferson St.The Anglican Church Women business meeting will be at noon Sept. 9 in the parish hall. Take a bag lunch. Dessert and beverages will be provided.The Christian Education kickoff will begin at 9 a.m. Sept. 12 with a waffle breakfast.

Summit PresbySummit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Drive, will hold a Communion service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday led by Pastor Dave Hupp. Coffee hour will follow at 10:45 a.m.The office will be closed Monday. The first meeting of the women's Bible study FDFX will be 9:15 a.m. Tuesday.

Trinity LutheranThe men's ministry of Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township, will meet for breakfast and Bible study at 8 a.m. Saturday.Services with Holy Communion will be held at 6:30 p.m. Saturday and at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday.The health and wellness committee will meet at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Chancel choir rehearsals will begin at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.The women's Bible study group will start at 10 a.m. Sept. 9.

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