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RELIGIOUS ROUNDUP

Millie Martsolf will present the music for the 10:45 worship service at the Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road.

The teens are having a “Fear Factor” night from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday. For information, contact Pastor Alley at the church, 724-482-4116.

Christ Community U.M.The children and youth choir rehearsal of Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, is canceled until fall.Communion will be observed Sunday at both services.Forty members will be representing the church at the Imagine No Malaria Pittsburgh Marathon on Sunday. For information or to donate, visit www.active.com/donate/ imaginenomalaria.Sunday nights at Christ Church begin at 6 p.m.Prayer Shawl anniversary party will be at 6 p.m. today at Panera Bread.A spiritual gifts inventory is being offered at the church website, www.um.org.Monday is the deadline to donate to the Mother's Day Blanket Fund in memory or honor of a woman.Food cupboard items for May are ketchup, mustard and mayonnaise.

Christ's outreachChrist's Outreach Church is located at 120 Walker Ave.Music will be provided by the Christ's Outreach Church Praise Team at both services Sunday.It is worship as a family Sunday, so there will be no children's church.The walking in the word class is canceled Tuesday.

Community Life ChurchCommunity Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary School.Softball games are at 2:30 and 3:45 p.m. Sunday at the Lutherlyn fields. Directions are available on the website or at the info hub on Sundays.Payments for the men's skeet and eat are due Sunday.Hit the Streets begins at 6 p.m. May 10 at the YWCA parking lot. See Kevin Riordan with any questions.Acquire the Fire is Friday and Saturday in Pittsburgh. Youths in grades 5 through 12 are welcome to attend. Contact Pastor Ben Ogle with any questions.Sunday's hospitality theme is chips and dips.

Covenant PresbyThe Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be celebrated during worship service Sunday at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St.Dr. Steven Tuell, professor of Old Testament at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, will lead the seekers class at 9:30 a.m. Sunday in the assembly room.Choir appreciation Sunday will be Sunday. A reception in honor of the Covenant choir and its director, Bev Antis, will be held immediately after the 11 a.m. worship service in the assembly room.This will be the last Sunday to hear the full choir before the summer hiatus.

Faith U.P.Holy Communion will be celebrated at the 10:30 Sunday worship service at Faith United Presbyterian Church, 1329 N. Main St. Ext.The junior/senior high Sunday school class will wrap up their 30-hour famine for hunger relief.

First Baptist of ButlerFirst Baptist Christian School, a ministry of First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will be having an elementary program, “Sermon on the Mound” at 6 p.m. today.The church will have an all-church work day from 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday.The Association of Independent Baptist Churches of Western Pennsylvania will be having a spring meeting from 9:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Limestone.

First English LutheranThere will be a service at 6 p.m. Saturday at First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St.

Glade Run U.P.Communion will be served Sunday at Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia.A church work day will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday. Take yard tools, buckets, scrub brushes and dust cloths.Session will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranGrace @ Calvary Lutheran Church is located at 123 E. Diamond St.Service will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday at Lutherlyn in the amphitheater with a free brunch afterward.The youth group will be serving at the community meal from 4:40 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday at First English Lutheran Church.Fellowship committee will meet at 6:30 p.m., worship and music at 7 p.m. and youth at 7:30 p.m., all Tuesday.Finance committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.The women's banquet will be at 6 p.m. May 10 at the church.

GracewayJenny Taylor will provide the music Sunday at GraceWay church, which meets at the Center Township Elementary School on Mercer Road.

Hill U.P.There will be no 6 p.m. Saturday worship service this week at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St., because of the 100th anniversary dinner at Tanglewood Center.The centennial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, featuring instrumental and vocal selections.

Meridian U.P.The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be observed Sunday at Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave.Deacons will provide a Lite Bite luncheon following worship service.Session will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday.Let's Connect small-group sessions are being organized for the summer months.Interested people may call the church office for details at 724-482-2630.

New Life Christian MinistriesThe Lord's Supper will be celebrated Sunday at New Life Christian Ministries, South Butler Primary School, 328 Knoch Road, Saxonburg.

North Main St. Church of GodSixty Plus or Minus will meet at noon May 10 in the Fellowship Hall at North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext.The speaker is Rich Fowler, who will be sharing the work of The Gideons International.The Gideons International was founded in 1899 and is the oldest association of Christian business and professional men in the United States.Today, the Gideons International distributes Bibles that have been translated into 94 languages and go to 194 countries.

Old Union PresbyThe spring tea at Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will be May 12. Speak with Dottie Gifford for more information.The talent show to raise money for the Mars Home for Youth Chaplaincy Program will be at 7 p.m. Sunday.

Saint Andrews U.P.Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church worships at 201 E. Jefferson St.The First Sunday mission offering will go to benefit the Butler County Community Health Clinic, 103 Bonnie Drive.The clinic is a nonprofit, community-based volunteer organization that strives to provide health and dental care to uninsured and income-eligible Butler County residents.Assistance will be needed at the St. Andrews Rummage Sale that will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Contact Esther Radvinski to help.Items are still needed for the bake sale held at the same time. Contact Susan Race if able to bake.

Springdale LutheranSpringdale Lutheran Church, 1061 Mahood Road, West Sunbury, will have a parish council meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

St. Luke's Evangelical LutheranSt. Luke's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 310 W. Main St., Saxonburg, will open its sanctuary from 6 to 8 p.m. today for National Day of Prayer.The Community Day Camp hoagie sale will be from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday at Centennial Hall.Communion will be shared at both services Sunday. The church staff will lead the 2 p.m. Sunday worship at Elmcroft.There will be a free camp blast Sunday at Lutherlyn. For details, call the office.Christian growth team will host an all ministry night at 7 p.m. Monday in Centennial Hall.On Wednesday, the Senior Stars/55+ group will travel to Antiochian Retreat Center in Ligonier.The youth are taking orders for Mother's Day begonias to fund their mission trip to Tennessee.

St. John's LutheranSt. John's Lutheran Church, Main Street, Connoquenessing, will celebrate Holy Communion at the 11 a.m. Sunday service.The May cause of the month is the Lutherlyn Church Camp.St. John U.C.C.Communion will be served at the 10 a.m. worship service Sunday at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City.Consistory holds its May meeting at 7 p.m. Monday in the church narthex.Called to Care ministers and St. John's Quilters will each meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday.St. John's is holding a fundraiser dinner at 6 p.m. Saturday at Penn Mar Plaza in Mars. For more information on the dinner, call 724-538-8124.St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranHoly Communion will be served at both services this weekend at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St.Youths in grades 4 through 12 are invited to attend the camp blast at Camp Lutherlyn on Sunday.The youth will head out to Camp Lutherlyn after the Sunday worship service.A Hike A Thon is being done along with all types of sports activities.A campfire with hot dogs and s'mores will be provided. Parents are to pick up their children at Camp Lutherlyn at 4:30 p.m.The church council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday.The Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet at 1 p.m. in the church lounge.Valencia PresbyValencia Presbyterian Church, 80 Sterrett St., Valencia, will be holding a Mother's Day brunch at 11 a.m. Saturday. Entertainment will be provided by the VPC bell chime choir.The last parent's night out before summer break will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. May 12. Register by Wednesday.Westminster PresbyThe youth will meet at Westminster Presbyterian Church in America, 420 N. Main St., at 8 a.m. to travel to Seneca Hills Bible camp for a morning of paintball.Register with Travis Furman or Eric Grove.A picnic for young couples and families will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Jaycee's Shelter at Alameda Park.Take a snack and a drink to share. Contact Jarrod Crawford to register.The elders of Westminster will meet for a Leadership Summit from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday and from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday at Grace Youth and Family Foundation.Senior night at youth group will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday.The golf league will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday at Krendale. This league will then meet every Monday evening. Contact Bill Mayhew with questions.Registration is due by Friday for a Mother's Day luncheon and program at 11:30 a.m. May 12. Contact Jocelyn Richardson.

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