Debby Shutak will present the special music for the 10:45 worship service at the Butler Church of the Nazarene at 4410 Oakdale Road.

MERGE, the Christian Outreach Saturday evening gathering at the YWCA, will have a Lot Picnic/party from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday. Everyone welcome.

Christ Community U.M.Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, will have its closing Celebration of Power Hour at 10 a.m. Sunday.Food cupboard items for May are ketchup, mustard and mayonnaise.The Rev. Burrell's retirement celebration begins with a buffet (please register) from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday.The summer schedule begins May 29 with the contemporary service at 9 a.m. and traditional service at 10:30 a.m.

Community Life ChurchCommunity Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary School.Friday Night Fire all-praise and worship night is from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at The Net Outreach, 100 Center Ave.Youth Group Gathering from 7:30 to 9 p.m. today at Pastor Ben's house.

Covenant PresbyCovenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St., will recognize Mindy Gall and Larry Morrison at the 11 a.m. Sunday worship service and at a special reception after the service for their years of dedicated service to the church. A card box for each will be in the Assembly Room for cards and expressions of gratitude.

Crossroad CommunityCrossroad Community Church's Sunday worship service will be in Phillips Hall at the Tanglewood Center, 10 Austin Ave., Lyndora.Planning Committee for Bible studies and in-home Fellowship groups meet at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. The contemporary prayer and praise service begins at 10 a.m.Phone Bill Dillon at 724-285-1490 for information and directions.

Faith United PresbyFaith United Presbyterian Church, 1329 N. Main St. Ext., will hold a yard sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.The Prime Timers will go to Mama Rosa's at 6 p.m. today.

First Baptist of ButlerA group from First Baptist Church of Butler, 221 W. New Castle St., will attend the Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Detroit Tigers game Saturday.First Baptist Christian School will have kindergarten and sixth grade graduation at 7 p.m. today. Senior graduation is at 7 p.m. Wednesday.A nursing home service will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. Monday at Sunnyview.

First U.M.First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St., will hold a Spiritual Assessment Class at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Ministry Center.The ApologetiX concert is at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Crossfire location, at the corner of Route 8 North and Mercer Road. Tickets are $10 presale, $15 at the door or buy 8, get two free. Purchase tickets from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday at the church office.Girls Night Out is at 7 p.m. Monday, featuring Kelita, singer, songwriter and comedian. Tickets are $7 at the door.

Glade Run U.P.The softball team of Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, is looking for players. Call Eric Rieger at 412-995-8509 or eric.rieger@yahoo.com.The quarterly prayer meeting will be at 7 p.m. Sunday in the sanctuary.The Men's Fellowship Breakfast is Saturday at Reichold's Restaurant.To help with “Kids Under Construction” vacation Bible school from June 27 to July 1, contact Gloria at 724-898-1016.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranA work day begins at 9 a.m. Saturday at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St.,The last day of Sunday school is May 22.The women's banquet starts at 5 p.m. Sunday at the church.There will be a pasta dinner to benefit Relay for Life Wednesday at the church.The soup and sandwich luncheon will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 26.

GracewayAmber Crowe will provide the special music Sunday for GraceWay Community Church. GraceWay meets at the Center Township Elementary School.The adult Bible class concludes at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Panera Bread community room for a study titled “Gifts Galore.”

Hill U.P.“Jesus and Me” Sunday school participants and teachers will be recognized at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St., Butler.Music, Art and Drama camp rehearsals will be held at 8 p.m. Monday for Joseph's brothers and at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday for those in children's roles.

Meridian U.P.Young people in grades 5 to 12 are invited to a 5:30 p.m. Sunday youth meeting at Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave.Evangelism Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. and the Mission Committee meets at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Stewardship Committee meets at 10 a.m. Friday.

New Life Christian MinistriesNew Life Christian Ministries meets at South Butler Primary School, 328 Knoch Road, Saxonburg.To serve Saturday on the East Liberty Food Kitchen Team, contact Rich McCarthy at 724-766-9047.

New ZionNew Zion evangelical Church, Route 38, Emlenton, will celebrate Children's Day on Sunday with featured guest singers, siblings Isaac and Mikayla McNany.

Old Union PresbyA Sunday school celebration will be held during Sunday's worship service, followed by the church picnic. Wear casual clothes and bring a dish to share. In case of bad weather, the picnic will be in Fellowship Hall.

Park United PresbyChristian Education Committee meets at 5 p.m. today in Park Hall.Parkettes practice at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Outreach Committee meets at 5:30 p.m. and Worship Committee meets at 7 p.m. Monday.Knifty Knitters meet from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday.

St. John's LutheranSt. John's Lutheran Church, Main Street, Connoquenessing, will celebrate the Fifth Sunday of Easter at 11 a.m. Sunday with Pastor Gary Brown leading the service.Volunteers are needed June 16 and 17 to attend the Synod Assembly at California (Pa.) University and for the planning of the 125th church anniversary celebration in December.

St. Luke's Evangelical LutheranWomen of all ages are invited to Women Rejoice! from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday in the Hattie Cooper Room at St. Luke's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 310 W. Main St., Saxonburg,Kids' Club meets at 6 p.m. Friday at the Kellers' for a wiener roast, campfire and games.Sunday services will include a special blessing of soil, seed and water. The annual plant and seedling exchange will be in Centennial Hall. A bake sale Sunday will benefit youth programs.Outreach Ministry needs volunteers to help with Saxony Health Center bingo four Mondays a year from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.The sanctuary will be open for Community Quiet Time from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranSt. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., will hold family game night at 7 p.m. Friday in Fellowship Hall.The spring luncheon meeting of the Women of the North American Lutheran Church of Southwestern Pennsylvania is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Smithy Conference Center in Elderton.Music Appreciation Sunday will be held Sunday with music provided by the Sanctuary Choir and Bell Choir.The Mother Daughter Tea is at 12:30 p.m. Sunday. Reservations required.Eve Bible Study Group meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the church lounge.

St. John U.C.C.St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., will observe Youth Sunday at 10 a.m. Sunday.Summer hours begin May 29 with a 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship service and Sunday school. Bible study will continue at 9 a.m. Thursdays in the church library.

Trinity LutheranYouth Sunday will be celebrated at all services at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township with the youth group presiding and presenting special music.All 2011 graduates will be recognized.A potluck family picnic to mark the end of Sunday school classes for summer will follow the 11 a.m. service.Registration forms are available at the church office or www.trinityalive.com for the Big Jungle Adventure vacation Bible school from 9 a.m. to noon June 27 to 30.WELCA is collecting socks, washcloths, shampoo, soap, deodorant, toothpaste and toilet paper for Glade Run.

Zion U.M.Zion United Methodist Church, 438 Bear Creek Road, Sarver, will have confirmation practice at 9:30 a.m. Sunday in the sanctuary.Senior high youth leaves at 12:15 p.m. Sunday for McConnells Mill. Contact Gabe Gehenio or Amy Shick for information.Kids chorus will be in room 10 at 5 p.m. on Sunday.Contact Davlin Smith to help with the June 12 “Fire and Ice” community event.