RELIGIOUS ROUNDUP
The trustees of Christ Community United Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Food cupboard items for June are graham crackers, saltines and mayonnaise.
Community Life ChurchCommunity Life Church meets at McQuistion Elementary School.On Sunday, a building fund offering will be taken and Communion will be observed. Paper products will be collected for St. Vincent DePaul in the box truck out front.A Laundromat ministry outing will follow the Sunday service.The water baptism and picnic is from 6 p.m. to dusk Friday. The picnic starts at 6:30 p.m. and the baptisms start at 7:15 p.m. at the Pleasant Valley Shoreline. Bring a large side dish item to share.Ladies may join Penny Boulanger to go walking at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Sign up at the Info Hub or see Penny.
Christ's OutreachCelebrate Recovery meets at 5 p.m. Saturday at Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave.Pastor Gary Koontz will speak at both the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship services.Cross Culture Youth Group meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.Food bank items are peanut butter and jelly.
Covenant PresbyThe Sacrament of Holy Baptism will be celebrated during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship service at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St.The “Noisy Offering” of loose change will be received.
Crossroad CommunityCrossroad Community Church meets at Northwest Elementary School, 124 Staley Ave.Local home ministries meet Wednesdays and Thursdays. Women of Faith prayer and praise group meets at 4 p.m. Sunday. For information or directions, call 724-285-3622 or e-mail office@CCButler.org.
Faith United PresbyterianSpecial music will be provided by the men's quartet Sunday at Faith United Presbyterian Church, 1329 N. Main St.The Men of Faith meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday for dinner and a program.
First Baptist of ButlerThe senior class of First Baptist Christian School will sell field-level tickets for the 6:30 p.m. Friday Butler BlueSox game.Tickets will be on sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday. Tickets may be used for any non-fireworks game this season. For information, call 724-287-1188.The senior class will also sponsor a yard sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Hemphill's house, 223 Rural Drive.The church will conduct a nursing home service from 2 to 3 p.m. Monday at Sunnyview.
First Presby of BakerstownTwo adult education classes begin at 10 a.m. Sunday at First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown, 5825 Heckert Road, Bakerstown. Classes are open to the community.Classes include: “Study of the Beatitudes — Blessed Are You,” a look at the Old Testament roots and context of the Beatitudes and an exploration of their contemporary implications. Led by Al Wettach in the Geneva Room.“The Reasons for God — Conversations on Faith and Life,” a video curriculum by Timothy Keller that shows conversations with people in which he addresses their doubts and objections to Christianity. Led by Mitch Tepper in the Westminster Room.For information, call the church office at 724-443-1555 or visit www.fpcb.org.
Grace @ Calvary LutheranVacation Bible school starts at 9 a.m. Monday at Trinity. If you have not registered but still would like to attend, report to Trinity Lutheran Church around 8:50 a.m. Monday to register.The monthly soup and sandwich luncheon will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 30.
GracewayBeth Ackelson and Ruth Ferko will provide the special music at 10 a.m. Sunday at GraceWay Community Church. GraceWay meets at the Center Township Elementary School.
Hill U.P.A joint worship service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St., to kick off Hill Church's centennial year celebration. A reception will follow.Those desiring a ride to St. Andrew's should meet at Hill Church no later than 10 a.m. on Sunday. Call the church so that enough transportation will be available.
Merge Christian CommunityMerge Christian Community will meet at 6 p.m. Saturdays at the YWCA in Butler. For information, visit www.mergebutler.com.
Meridian U.P.A vacation Bible school program will be part of the 10 a.m. Sunday worship service at Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave. Sewing day will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday. The evangelism Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. and the Mission Committee meets at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. The Centennial Committee will host a viewing at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday of historical photos and films of the church.
New Life Christian MinistriesNew Life Christian Ministries meets at South Butler Primary School, 328 Knoch Road, Saxonburg.Sunday is “Ask the Pastors Day” at both worship celebrations. AskThePastors.org will launch June 26 for people to submit questions for New Life's pastors, who will provide biblically-based answers.Registration begins Sunday for Hometown Nazareth — Where Jesus Was a Kid community vacation Bible school, which will be held from 5:45 to 8:30 p.m. July 18 to 20 at 177 Royal Oak Drive. For details, e-mail info@newlifexn.org or call 724-256-0851.
North Main St. Church of GodSunday Groups for all ages meet at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext.Spanish class is at 7 p.m. Wednesday for the Paraguay Missions Team.Celebrate Recovery meets at 7 p.m. June 30 in the Haven.Encounter worship for college students and young adults meets at 7 p.m. July 1 in the Haven.
Old Union PresbyThe Christian Education and Worship committees meet after worship this week at Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars.Sunday is the last day to sign up for a Fruit of the Spirit t-shirt.Old Union is looking for a new property committee chair. See Craig McMaster.
St. Luke's Evangelical LutheranSt. Luke's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Main and State streets, Saxonburg, will have a planning session for Women Rejoice from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday. The community is invited to the sanctuary for Quiet Time from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday.Spaces are available for next weekend's community yard sale. Donated items may be left at Centennial Hall.
St. John U.C.C.The 9:30 a.m. Sunday service of St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City, will feature a summary of vacation Bible school events.A celebratory luncheon and strawberry ice cream social will follow.Member Susan Kent will offer yoga classes at 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through June in the Narthex.
St. Mark's evangelical LutheranThe Women of St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., will select the winner of the Lutherlyn Campership at the 11 a.m. Sunday worship service. Pastor Randy from Lutherlyn will be present to pull the winning entry.Vocalists and/or instrumentalists are needed to fill in for the Sanctuary and Bell Choirs during summer. Contact Karen Krenitsky at 724-287-8162 or Ralph Christy Jr. at 724-285-3653.People are needed to usher during church services, especially during the 11 a.m. Sunday service. Call the church office at 724-287-6741.Communion assistants and readers also are needed. Call Karen Cooper at 724-789-7260.Registrations for Children's Hour are being taken. Orientation is at 7 p.m. Sept. 7 and classes begin at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 14.Vacation Bible school will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 17 to 20.Old CDs, colorful stones, gems or trinkets are needed for craft projects.
Trinity LutheranThe Sacrament in Remembrance of the Lord's Last Supper will be celebrated at 6:30 p.m. Saturday and at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township.Vacation Bible school will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Monday to Thursday. The closing program is at noon Thursday.
Trinity PresbyTrinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., will begin summer worship hours at 10 a.m. Sunday. The Rev. James Campbell will speak Sunday.White Oak Springs PresbyThe closing program for vacation Bible school will be held at 7:45 p.m. Friday at the White Oak Springs Presbyterian Church, 102 Shannon Road, Renfrew. All parents, grandparents, members and friends are invited to attend.
Whitestown Road BaptistA vacation Bible school-style children's program begins at 10 a.m. Sunday and continues each Sunday morning during the summer at Whitestown Road Baptist Church, 409 Whitestown Road.
Zion U.M.Sunday is the last official day with Rev. Greenfield and Rev. Mikesell. A special farewell doughnut fellowship will be held at 9 a.m. A congregational tureen luncheon will follow the 10:45 a.m. service in Fellowship Hall.Devotions for Zion's website can be emailed or mailed to Jennifer Cadamore.