RELIGIOUS ROUNDUP
Congregation B’nai Abraham, 519 N. Main St., will hold a Holocaust Remembrance program at 7 p.m. Sunday. Poet Phil Terman will read from his Holocaust-themed poetry, and Cantor Michal Gray-Schaffer will sing art songs inspired by or written by victims of the Holocaust. Pianist Mark DeWalt will accompany her.
Butler Church of the NazareneThe annual Pinewood Derby race at Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68, will be at 6:30 p.m. Friday.Money for the senior trip to Columbiana, Ohio, is due on Sunday to Darlene Johns. Departmental reports are due Wednesday.
Christ Community U.M.The prayer shawl group of Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, will meet at 6:30 p.m. today.Holy Communion will be observed at both Sunday services.The community dinner work team will meet at 4:15 p.m. Monday at First English Lutheran Church on Main Street.The nurture team will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.An open house for Super Sprouts preschool will be from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. April 11.Food cupboard items for April are spaghetti and spaghetti sauce.
Christ’s OutreachChrist’s Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave., will have the Lifetree Cafe today from 4 to 6:30 p.m. The topic will be “An Encounter with God.”Tim Huff will provide special music at the 10 a.m. Sunday service.The New Normal youth group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Community Life ChurchCommunity Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary School.The evangelism seminar will be from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. All denomination are welcome, but please Facebook register. Contact Kevin Riordan with any questions.The new sermon series, “God’s Amazing Grace,” by Pastors Steve and Mamie Ogle begins Sunday. Part one is “What Is It?”Payment for the Women’s Chautauqua Weekend is due Sunday. Pastor Pam Dumont and Pastor Mamie Ogle are the speakers. All women are welcome. Find more information at www.clcbutler.org.
Covenant PresbyCovenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St., will celebrate the kickoff of its bicentennial celebration with an 11 a.m. worship service Sunday. The service will include Communion, “guest appearances” by the Rev. John McPherrin; his daughter, Amelia; and son-in-law, Walter Lowrie (impersonated by Bob Mathias, Amy Bole and Lars Morrison). A special time of fellowship will follow.
Faith U.P.Holy Communion will be celebrated during Sunday worship at Faith United Presbyterian Church, 1329 N. Main St. Ext.Christian growth classes will resume after a week recess.
Grace @ CalvaryThe worship and music committee will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Grace @ Calvary Church, 123 E. Diamond St.Finance committee and fellowship committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the church.Ladies night out will be at Serventi’s at 5:30 p.m. April 11. Call the church if you need a ride.
GracewayGraceWay Community Church meets at Center Township Elementary School on Mercer Road.Vicki Palmer and Ruth Ferko will provide special music for the 10 a.m. Sunday worship service.
Hill U.P.The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated at the weekend services of Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St.Sunday school for all ages resumes this week.The Hill Youth Chorale will rehearse at 12:15 p.m. Sunday.Hoagie orders are due Sunday.Baked goods for Meals on Wheels will be accepted Saturday and Sunday. Items needed include cookies, fruit or pumpkin pies, quick breads and angel food cakes. No nuts or icing should be included. Monetary donations also will be accepted.The Covenant Cupboard food request for April is dried beans or rice.
Meridian U.P.The session of Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave., will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday.Bell choir will practice at 6:30 p.m. April 11 and chancel choir will meet for practice at 7:30 p.m April 11.
Mt. Chestnut PresbyThere will be a building and grounds cleanup at 5 p.m. today at Mt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422.The annual Mt. Chestnut rummage sale will be at 9 a.m. Saturday. Items for the sale may be dropped off anytime Friday at the church. Proceeds from the rummage sale will benefit the church picnic shelter and children’s playground.The 8:45 and 11 a.m. Sunday services will include Communion and a “Holy Humor Sunday” event.
New Life Christian MinistriesNew Life Christian Ministries meets at Knoch Primary School, 328 Knoch Road, Saxonburg.The Lord’s Supper will be celebrated at all three weekend worship services. New Life uses only grape juice. The elements do not include alcohol.Relevant Student Ministries leader Mark Lutz will speak at Sunday worship.The women’s fellowship group will meet at 7 p.m. today at Elmcroft Assisted Living, 100 Bella Court, Saxonburg.A leadership development opportunity will be at 7 p.m. Monday at 320 W. Main St., Saxonburg.
Old Union PresbyBeginning this week at Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, the congregation will try songs for the new hymnal supplement.Old Union will participate in a chili cook-off Saturday at Mars High School. To help, speak with Teresa Bark.Tickets are on sale in the lobby for the Mars Ministerium’s “Family Night Out” of Christian music at 6:30 p.m. Saturday in the Mars High School auditorium. Artists include Chris Bray, Nolan Fox and Greg and Rebecca Sparks.
Rider LutheranRider Lutheran Church, 189 Rider Church Road, West Sunbury, will celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Communion at the 10 a.m. worship service Sunday.The steering committee will meet at 7 p.m. Monday. The council meeting will follow at 8 p.m.
Saint Andrews U.P.The First Sunday mission offering of Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St., will go to support the work of PCUSA mission coworkers Tim and Rachel Stone in Malawi.Dinner with Friends will gather at 6 p.m. Saturday at Double Wide Grill in Cranberry Township. Register with Susan Moon.The adult Sunday school class will resume at 9:15 a.m. Sunday with a series on “The Resurrection Appearances of Jesus” led by Rev. Carl Baughman. Baughman will explore how they can help us with our own faith pilgrimages.
St. Anthony’sSt. Anthony’s Orthodox Church, 400 S. Sixth Ave., will host Deacon Luke Toumi at 12:30 p.m. Sunday. He will present “Hungry Stomachs or Starving Souls.” Toumi is a doctor from Syria pursuing a doctorate in bioethics at Duquesne University.
St. Luke’s LutheranSt. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 310 W. Main St., Saxonburg, will celebrate the Lord’s Supper at both services this week.The Elmcroft worship service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday. The adult Sunday school classes will assist.Council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday in the Mary Esther Room. Take devotionals.Senior Stars/55+ group will meet at noon Wednesday for pizza. Take fruit, salad or dessert to share. Mark Lutz, community youth pastor, will present the program.Call the office to sign up for next week’s Feasting Fellowship progressive dinner.A new biking group is welcoming members. They will enjoy fellowship and God’s creation. Contact the office or Barb (George) Reuning to be added to the e-mail list of events.A new members/seekers group is forming. Contact the pastor for details.
St. John’s LutheranSt. John’s Lutheran Church on Main Street in Connoquenessing will celebrate Holy Communion during the 11 a.m. Sunday worship service.The cause of the month for April is the St. John’s Cemetery Association.
St. Mark’s Evangelical LutheranBeginning Sunday, there will be an 8 a.m. worship service with Holy Communion in the Christ Chapel at St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St. The 10:15 a.m. service will remain the same. The Lord’s Supper will be served during the Saturday and Sunday services. Sunday school classes will be at 9 a.m.The junior youth group, A.M.P.E.D., will meet from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday and the senior youth group, A.M.P.E.D. UP!, will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday.Reservations are due Wednesday for the stuffed chicken breast dinner at 4:30 p.m. April 13. Children’s dinners will be offered. Payment for your reservation will be accepted at the door.
Summit PresbySummit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Drive, will have spring cleanup for both the church building and the Christian Community Outreach building beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday. The rain date will be April 13.Communion will be served at the 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship service. Sunday school will follow at 10:45 a.m.The men’s group will meet at “the old schoolhouse” at 7 p.m. Monday, and the HIS Kids Christian School Board will meet at the church.On Tuesday, the women’s Bible study will meet at the church at 9:30 a.m., the deacons will meet at 6:30 p.m. and the session will meet at 7 p.m.The praise team will rehearse at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday and the chancel choir will rehearse at 7:15 p.m. For more information, call the church at 724-287-2378.
Trinity LutheranTrinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, will have its Men’s Ministry breakfast at 8 a.m. SaturdayThe last time for AARP income tax preparation at the church will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 11.
Zion U.M.Zion United Methodist Church is at 438 Bear Creek Road, Sarver.Suggestions for April donations to the Cabot food bank are cleaning supplies and canned vegetables.
