RELIGIOUS ROUNDUP
Vonda Mishler will present the special music for the 10:45 a.m. worship service at the Butler Church of the Nazarene at 4410 Oakdale Road. All ladies will be honored with a gift.
Caravan and Teens meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.
MERGE Christian Community service will be at 6 p.m. Saturday at the YWCA in Butler.
Christ Community U.M.Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, will have a Red Church offering for cystic fibrosis on Sunday. Dress accordingly for Sunday school cleaning day on Sunday.Confirmation will be at all services. Finance committee meets at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. The fifth anniversary celebration for the Prayer Shawl Ministry is at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Panera.May food cupboard items are ketchup and mustard.
Christ's OutreachSpecial music will be provided by the Ladies Quartet on Sunday at Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave. Pastor Gary Koontz will speak at the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. services.The fifth annual Blessing of the Bikes will be Saturday. Register at Zanotti's from 10 to 11 a.m.Celebrate Recovery meets at 5 p.m. Saturday.The Prime Timers lunch is at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Hardwood Cafe.Armor of God Adult Study and Cross Culture Youth Group meet at 6:30 p.m. and Caravan Kids meet at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday.Food bank items for May are cereal and breakfast bars.
Community Life ChurchCommunity Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary School.Youth Acquire the Fire Weekend begins at 4:30 p.m. Friday at Pastor Ben's house. Kids can be picked up at church on Sunday.Altar worker training is from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the YMCA. The topic is “How to Be Led by the Holy Spirit.”The men's event to watch the Pittsburgh Power Arena Football at the CONSOL Energy Center is at 8 p.m. Saturday. Contact Jason Brewer.To car pool or drive to the women's weekend May 13 and 14 in Chautauqua, N.Y., contact the church office at 724-287-3303 or stop by the Info Hub. Pastor Mamie Ogle will be a special guest speaker.
Crossroad CommunityThe 10 a.m. Sunday worship service will be held at the Meridian Vet's Club, 125 Vet's Club Road. Community Fellowship hour will be one hour before the service.There will be special recognition for all mothers with music by the praise band.
First Baptist of ButlerFirst Baptist Christian School, a ministry of First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will have an elementary program and high school spring concert at 6 p.m. May 5.
First English LutheranFirst English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St., will hold a 6 p.m. service Saturday. Communion will be served at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday.
Glade Run U.P.The youth of Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, will go to the ropes course at Seneca Hills Camp on Saturday. Contact Gloria at 724-898-1016.The Deacons meet at 7 p.m. Monday.As choirs take summers off, the church is looking for people to fill in and share their musical talent. Call 724-898-3503 or 724-538-9817.The church would like to recognize any member or friend graduating from high school, college or any other institution. Call the church office or e-mail gladerun @gladerunchurch.org.
Hill U.P.The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be celebrated at the 6 p.m. Saturday contemporary worship of Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St. Lay pastor Kathy Davis will speak.The Rev. Clark Sawyer will preach on the ministry of women at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday Mother's Day service. New or gently worn baby items will be received as part of the Presbyterian Women's layette Sunday.Registration for Vacation Christian Camps for children ages 3 through grade six is being held. Program brochures are available on the C.E. bulletin board.Covenant Cupboard food request for May is cereal.
New Life Christian MinistriesNew Life Christian Ministries meets at South Butler Primary School, 328 Knoch Road, Saxonburg. The Lord's Supper will be celebrated at both Sunday worship celebrations.A Ladies' Day Tea will be held from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Sunday at South Butler Primary School in honor of the women and girls in the church.Infant and children will be dedicated to God on Sunday. Those interested in may e-mail info@newlifexn.org for details.
Old Union PresbyOld Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will collected donations this week for the rummage sale, planned for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 13 and 14. No clothing.
Rider LutheranRider Lutheran Church, 189 Rider Church Road, West Sunbury, will hold a vacation Bible school meeting at 7 p.m. for all teachers and helpers.Steering Committee and the Church Council meet at 7 p.m. Monday.
Springdale LutheranSpringdale Lutheran Church, 1061 Mahood Road, West Sunbury, will hold their annual spring dinner from 3:30 to 6 p.m. or until sold out Saturday with a choice of stuffed chicken breast or stuffed pork chops. There will also be a Chinese auction and bake sale. Takeout available.Council meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday. All church members welcome.
St. Luke's Evangelical LutheranThe sanctuary of St Luke's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 310 W. Main St., Saxonburg, will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. today for the National Day of Prayer.A hoagie sale will be held Saturday in Centennial Hall to benefit Lutherlyn Day Camp at St. Luke's.Mother's Day worship is 8:15 and 10:45 a.m. with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Hope for Haiti flowers will be available at both services.Council meets at 7 p.m. Monday.Senior Stars 55+ leave at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday to tour Franklin's antique and tiffany window museums.
St. John U.C.C.New members will be welcomed during the 10 a.m. worship service Sunday at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 East Main St., Evans City.Christian Education meets at 6 p.m. and P3T committees meet at 7 p.m. Monday.The annual mother/daughter banquet begins at 6:30 p.m. May 12 in the church fellowship hall. Member Nancy Gill will present a program on container gardening.
Summit PresbyThere is no youth group meeting Sunday at Summit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Drive.Deacons meet at 6:30 p.m. and Session meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Trinity LutheranThe first planting for Katie's Garden at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township, will be at 8 a.m. Saturday.The Men's Ministry meets at 8 a.m. Saturday for breakfast and Bible study.The mother/child tea will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Fellowship Hall.There will be a first Communion class at 9 a.m. May 14. Children attending are to be accompanied by an adult. Advance registration with the church office at 724-287-1977 is requested.The McCandless Bell Choir is seeking new members. Call the church office at 724-287-1977.The Women's Bible Study will be at 10 a.m. May 12. Bring a dish to share. Drinks and dessert will be provided.
Zion U.M.The youth will lead the 8 and 10:45 a.m. Sunday services at Zion United Methodist Church, 438 Bear Creek Road, Sarver, in honor of Mother's Day. Youth should arrive by 7:30 a.m.Money is due Sunday for junior and senior high youths going to Kennywood. Contact Patty Burdett or Amy Shick.Baby bottles from Life Choices are due Sunday.Orders for memorial geraniums are due May 15 and can be purchased for $2.50 each. They will be planted around the church.
