Gordon Thompson will present the special music Sunday at the Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68.

There will be no Sunday evening or Wednesday service as everyone is invited to the District Center for the family camp services. Those needing a ride can contact Jim Green at 724-735-5185.

The missionary convention begins at 8:30 a.m. Friday at the District Center with Rod and Sarah Reed, missionaries from Kenya. There will be a Sunday school rally at 6:30 p.m. in the multipurpose building.

Buffalo Charge U.M.The Buffalo Charge, Craigsville, McKee Chapel and Fenelton United Methodist churches, will host a contemporary service at the Fenelton United Methodist Church at 6 p.m. Saturday.

Community Life ChurchCommunity Life Church holds service every Sunday at McQuistion Elementary School at 10:15 a.m. The sermon message Sunday will be "God as Healer."CLC will collect paper products in July for the Saint Vincent DePaul food cupboard.

Covenant PresbyCovenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St. will hold a hymn sing at 10 a.m. Sunday. The "noisy offering" of loose change also will be received.

First BaptistFirst Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., with the Central Blood Bank, will host a bone marrow screening and replenishment blood drive from 1 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Baptist Youth Center. The event is in honor of Jodi Pierrel Hinchberger, a church member who has been receiving treatment for leukemia.Men and boys from the church are invited to a prayer breakfast at 8 a.m. Saturday at the BYC.The church will conduct a nursing home service from 2 to 3 p.m. Monday at Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.The church will be among congregations involved in a junior high camp program Monday through Saturday at the Slippery Rock Baptist Camp, 130 Elliott Lane, Worth Township.Super Summer Kids Club, for children ages 4 to entering sixth grade, will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the BYC.

First English LutheranA hymn sing will be held at the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday services at First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St. List your favorites on the bulletin insert and place the list in the collection plate. Communion will be held at both Sunday services.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranGrace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., will clean and organize the church library at 9 a.m. Sunday.There will be a soup and sandwich luncheon open to the public from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday in the church fellowship hall. Takeout will be available.

Hill U.P.The music, art and drama camp youth of Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St., will perform "Godspell Jr." at the 6 p.m. Saturday and 10:30 a.m. Sunday services. An ice cream social will follow Saturday, and fellowship hour will be held on Sunday.God's Girls will meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the church kitchen to prepare dinner for Camp Creation.God's Guys will meet from 7:30 to 9 p.m. to fly kites at the Ellis home.

Homeacre ChapelHomeacre Chapel, 340 Whitestown Road, will hold a vacation Bible school day camp, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 3 to 7 for children ages 3 to 12. Lunch is provided; an offering will be accepted to help defray the cost. Call 724-287-3294 for registration and information.

Mt. Chestnut PresbyMt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422, invites all to its special praise music and prayer worship at 8:45 and 11 a.m. Sunday.There will be a report in the worship services given by the young adult mission team returning from Slidell, La.

New Life Christian MinistriesNew Life Christian Ministries will worship at 127 Knoch Road on Sunday. Senior pastor the Rev. Chris Marshall will share a message on "Press On Toward the Prize — The Amazing Second Chance!" at 10 a.m. Sunday at an outdoor worship celebration at 127 Knoch Road, Saxonburg. The Crocodile Dock kids praise team will share during the worship time. A picnic will follow worship. Chicken, beverages and paper products will be provided; please take a side dish.Relevant Student Ministries will not meet Sunday.The ministry staff will meet at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the gazebo in Roebling Park, Saxonburg.A women's retreat "So You Think You Know Men?" will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 8 at the Monroeville Church of the Brethren Social Hall, 481 Center Road, Monroeville. New Life's Sandra Ritchey will lead the retreat. To register, contact her at 412-795-2997 or slritchey54gmail.com by Saturday.Donations of new or gently used backpacks and school supplies are being collected until Aug. 2.

Nixon U.M.Nixon U.M. Church will have an informal worship service at 8:30 a.m. Karen Holder will present special music at the 10 a.m. traditional worship service.

North Main Street Church of GodNorth Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext., will hold the young adult Pioneer Drive-In movie night at 7 p.m. tonight.There will be a continental breakfast and special presentation at 9:30 a.m. Sunday by Pastor Dave Brown with combined Sunday school classes for this presentation.

Old Union Presbyterian The worship leader this week at Old Union Presbyterian Church, 220 Union Church Road, Mars, will be the Rev. Dan Borchert, director of the Lighthouse.

Park U.P.Park United Presbyterian Church, located on the corners of Grandview and Main streets, Zelienople, will host guest preacher Tom McMeekin on Sunday.This week's summer Bible study series will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Harmony-Zelienople Methodist Church at 7 p.m. and will focus on Commandment 5, honoring parents. For information, call 724-452-9570.

Springdale LutheranThe book discussion class on The Shack by William P. Young meets at 9:40 a.m. every Sunday at Springdale Lutheran Church, 1061 Mahood Road, Concord Township.The parish council will meet at 7 p.m. tonight at Zion Lutheran Church, 266 Zion Church Road, Concord Township. Council members are urged to attend, and members of our churches are welcome as guests to our meeting.

St. Luke LutheranSt. Luke Lutheran Church, 330 Hannahstown Road, Cabot, will hold an outdoor community worship service at 10 a.m. Sunday in the outdoor pavilion. This service takes the place of all other Saturday evening and Sunday morning services this weekend.A ministry fair will follow from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the activities center with representatives from St. Luke and community ministries.

St. John's ReformedOn Sunday, St. John's Reformed Church, Route 68 and Meridian Road, will hold its annual outdoor worship service at 10:30 a.m. Ken Metrick of Butler will lead the service.The annual church picnic will begin at noon. Everyone is to take a family size tureen to share and table service. There will be no Sunday school.

St. John U.C.C.St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City, will host guest speaker John Titus at the 9:30 a.m. blended worship service.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranSt. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., will host guest speaker the Rev. Ralph Storm on Sunday.The youth and sponsors will return Monday from their trip to the National Youth Gathering in New Orleans.The Read the Bible in 365 Days group will meet Wednesday.

St. Paul Catholic ChurchThere will be a Spanish mass at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at St. Paul Catholic Church, 128 N. McKean St. Upcoming masses are scheduled for Aug. 30 and Sept. 20.

St. Peter's EpiscopalSt. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St., welcomes Deacon Tara back from continuing education.Services are at 8:15 and 9:30 a.m. The second service includes a baptism followed by lemonade on the lawn.

Trinity LutheranCommunion will be shared at the services at 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive.Coffee hour will be held between the 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday services.The church will collect paper products and personal hygiene items for Covenant Presbyterian's food cupboard during July and August. Place items in the shopping cart in the narthex.

Trinity PresbyTrinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township, will hold Grillin' for God at noon Saturday at the Holly Shelter in Alameda Park. Meat, beverages and dessert will be provided; please take a dish to share.The praise band will provide music Sunday.A congregational forum will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday in the church sanctuary.COGZ will meet from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday for children ages 3 to 11 for the Children of God's Zone program.There will be a planning session for a retreat for women at 6:30 p.m. Friday. All interested women are urged to come and contribute ideas.

Zion LutheranThe parish council will meet at 7 p.m. tonight at Zion Lutheran Church, 266 Zion Church Road, Concord Township. Council members are urged to attend, and members are welcome as guests to meetings.