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RELIGIOUS ROUNDUP

SDMI will meet Monday at Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68.

The children's department will sponsor a Tuesday trip to Deer Park and Pymatuning. For more information, call the church office at 724-482-4116.

Christ Community U.M.The staff of Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, will meet at 9:15 a.m. Saturday at Panera Bread.Guy's night out will be at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Butler BlueSox game.The Red Church offering Sunday will benefit the “Fun in the Sun” event.The trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Christ's OutreachChrist's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave., will have a board meeting following the 10 a.m. service Sunday.There will be a newcomers class at 9 a.m. Sunday.Life Tree Cafe will present “Coping with Grief” at 7 p.m. today.Food bank items for July are condiments.

Community Life ChurchCommunity Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary School.The water baptism and picnic rain date is Friday at Moraine State Park, South Shore. The picnic begins at 6 p.m. at the Crestline picnic area. Baptism will begin at 7 p.m. at the Pleasant Valley Beach shoreline. Take a large side dish item to share.Kevin Riordan will teach “Our Authority in Christ” at the YMCA, board of trustees room Saturday. This altar worker training is mandatory for all current members of the team but is also open for anyone to attend.The next Honduras fundraiser is Sunday. Mary Brewer will sell her new CD, “Walking Tour of Spiders in the Woods,” and the profits will support the Honduras mission trip.

Covenant PresbyCovenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St., will have a family picnic and fireworks display in honor of Covenant's bicentennial anniversary at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the Dunmire Farm.David Halin will be the guest soloist for the 10 a.m. worship service Sunday.The administration committee of the church will meet at 7 p.m. Monday in the Connell Room.

Faith U.P.Special music at Faith United Presbyterian Church, 1329 N. Main St. Ext., will be offered by Mrs. Julia Hackbarth at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

First BaptistFirst Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will host Tony Beckett, vice president of church relations for the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism, as the guest speaker for the 10:55 a.m. and 6 p.m. services Sunday.The church will be among congregations involved in Junior Camp for grades 4 to 6 at Slippery Rock Baptist Camp, 130 Elliott Lane, Worth Township, from Monday to July 20. Details are available at 724-287-7241.The youth group will be at Slippery Rock Baptist Camp during chapel service Wednesday evening.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranGrace's Closet at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., will be open from 5 to 7 p.m. July 18. This clothing bank is open to all regardless of income.The church office will be closed on Fridays in July and August.

GracewayGraceWay meets at the Center Township Elementary School on Mercer Road.MaryAnn Mahan, Lyric Ackelson and Pastor Dave West will provide the special music at GraceWay in the 10 a.m. Sunday worship service.There will be a peanut butter collection Sunday for the community care ministry.See Mike and Rebekah Aust at church to sign up for the GraceWay booth at the Butler Farm Show.

Hill U.P.Power Chord Academy members will present handbell and chime music during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St.Music, art and drama camp begins Sunday. Rehearsals will continue from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Participants should take a lunch each day.To help with M.A.D. camp or to donate items, check the sign-up sheets on the Second Street lower entrance bulletin board.

Meridian U.P.Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave., will host an outdoor movie night at 8:45 p.m. Friday in the parking lot at the rear of the church. The featured film will be “Soul Surfer.” Take lawn chairs for this family-friendly event. Popcorn and beverages will be provided. In case of rain, the event will be indoors.

Mt. Chestnut PresbyMt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old W. 422, will offer its food cupboard at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the church. For more information, call the church office at 724-287-7601.Session will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday for all elders.

New Life Christian MinistriesInfant and children will be dedicated to God this weekend at New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch Primary School, 328 Knoch Road, Saxonburg.The women's fellowship group will meet at 7 p.m. today at 139 Knoch Road, Saxonburg. For more information, contact outreach leader Karen Schiebel at karen@newlifexn.org.

Old Union PresbyDuring worship this week at Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, the mission team will be commissioned for a New York City trip to help rebuild from Hurricane Sandy.This is the last week to sign up for the Salvation Army camp for adults age 50 and older. See Barb Cashdollar for more information.For information about Adopt a Mission and the Peki Seminary in Ghana, see John Cashdollar.

Saint Andrews U.P.Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St., will celebrate the Lord's Supper during the 10:30 a.m. worship service Sunday.Dinner with Friends will gather at Houlihan's in Cranberry Township at 6 p.m. July 20. Register with Susan Moon.A Lernerville Speedway outing will be at 7:30 p.m. July 26. The rain date is Aug. 2. For more information or to reserve tickets, call the church office or see Chuck King.Saint Andrews will supply dessert for Meals on Wheels in July. Contact Barb Hutchison for more information or to bake.Springdale LutheranSpringdale Lutheran Church, 1061 Mahood Road, West Sunbury, will serve Holy Communion at the 11 a.m. Sunday service.Vacation Bible school will be Aug. 12 to 17.St. Luke's LutheranChristian Outreach Community Day Camp of St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 310 W. Main St., Saxonburg, will host a concert by Frank Cappelli at 7 p.m. tonight.There will be a “Rally for Raleigh” family meeting at 8 p.m. tonight in the Hattie Cooper Room.Food bank participation will be at 6 p.m. Monday. Take donations to the church.Summer office hours are in effect.St. John's LutheranSt. John's Lutheran Church on Main Street in Connoquenessing will have an outdoor service at 9 a.m. Sunday at Adams Park. A picnic and games will follow. For information, call Denise at 724-333-0274.The church council will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday.The July cause of the month is Jesse and Jessy McAlexander of the Trinity International Missions, who work in Thailand.St. John's ReformedSt. John's Reformed Church, 494 Evans City Road, will have a country praise concert at 7 p.m. Sunday.St. John U.C.C.The people's praise planning team will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City.Garden Club, which was scheduled for Saturday morning, has been canceled.St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranWhile Pastor Towberman is on vacation, Pastor Ralph Storm will lead services from Saturday to July 28 at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St.The Three T group will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday.Trinity LutheranThe wellness ministry of Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, will conduct blood pressure screenings after the 5:30 p.m. Saturday service and before the 10 a.m. Sunday service.After the Sunday service, a potluck luncheon will honor Sandra Huey for her years of service as Trinity's treasurer.A Holden Evening Prayer service will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday.White Oak Spring PresbyThe White Oak Springs Presbyterian Church, 102 Shannon Road, Renfrew, will have the 9:45 a.m. Sunday worship service in the Shannon Pavilion on the church grounds.

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