Abba Christian CenterRevivalist David Hogan speak to the congregation of ABBA Christian Center at 6 p.m. Thursday in the multi-purpose room of Slippery Rock University's University Union.

Christ Community U.M.The Disciple I class of Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, will hold its annual year-end retreat Friday and Saturday at Olmsted Manor.Registration for the Mission Trip to New York City is due Saturday. For details, contact Evie Kennedy.The fifth and sixth grade Sunday school class will hold a Spring Fling dance from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday in Oz Hall. Those attending may dress casually or wear prom gowns or tuxedos. Prizes will be awarded for the best dressed participants. Drinks and snacks will be available. An offering will be received to benefit the Ashley Pfister Cole Foundation for cancer research.The Little Red Church will be on the altar during weekend worship services. Funds collected will benefit the Adult Mission Trip.Blood screenings will be available after weekend services.In recognition of Mother's Day, members are asked to donate $10 to purchase anti-malaria bed nets in honor or memory of loved ones. The nets will be dedicated during worship services and will be sent to children in Africa.The final Sunday school classes for the season will be held at 9:45 a.m. Sunday.A volunteer recognition brunch will be held May 20. Those planning to attend should sign up in the narthex or contact the church office.Monday is the last day to order copies of "The Faith We Sing" hymnal supplements, which will be dedicated Pentecost Sunday.The church is currently updating member and non-member information in the computer system. E-mail addresses are also being included.Students graduating from high school, trade school, college or graduate school are asked to provide information and a picture for Graduate Recognition Sunday.

Community LifeCommunity Life Church, McQuistion Elementary School,The next youth group meeting will be held at 7 p.m. May 17 at the home of the DiDonatos.A celebration concluding the Getting a Grip on the Basics class will be held at 7:15 p.m. May 16 at the Butler YWCA, 120 W. Cunningham St. Cake will be provided.Registration is now being accepted for a women's luncheon and tea will be held June 9 at the Rose Haven Bed and Breakfast. A tour of the Maridon Museum will follow.

Covenant PresbyThe Mother's Day Youth Worship Service will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St. All women in attendance will receive a carnation presented to them by children of all ages.Linda Day will lead the Seekers Class on Sunday. She will speak on "Theological Education in Russia." Day is co-editor of the recently published book, "Engaging the Bible in a Gendered World." The Seekers Class meets at 9:30 a.m. in the Assembly Room.Stake Out Day will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday. Members should take yard tools to prepare the church yard for the summer.Sunday is Hunger Sunday. Members should take one or more food items to donate to the Covenant Cupboard and a dollar (or more) for the community dinners.

Faith Fellowship AllianceA soup fundraiser will be held 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Faith Fellowship Alliance Church, 200 Faithway-Fared Drive, Oakland Township. Proceeds will benefit leaders participating in the Life 2007 and Philadelphia trips this summer.

First BaptistFirst Baptist Christian School, a ministry of First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will present the spring concert, "Roamin' Through Romans," at 7 p.m. Friday in the church sanctuary.A paintball event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Slippery Rock Baptist Camp, 130 Elliott Lane, Slippery Rock. It is open to teens, young men, dads and guests from churches affiliated with the Association of Independent Baptist Churches of Westen Pennsylvania. Cost is $20 for gun rental, lunch and 100 paintballs.A women's Bible study will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the home of Judy Hemphill.

First English LutheranA contemporary service will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday at First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St.There will be no healing service in May.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranThe youth of Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., will meet at 5 p.m. Saturday in the youth center for a scavenger hunt. There will be no Youth Group meeting Sunday due to Mother's Day.The Treasure Hunter's rummage sale will continue from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday in the social hall. Proceeds will be used to provide Lutherlyn camperships.

GraceWay CommunityBeth and Lyric Ackelson will provide music for the 10 a.m. Sunday service at GraceWay Community Church, Center Township Elementary School, Mercer Road. A gift will be given to mothers present at the service.GraceWay Youth will meet at 5 p.m. Friday at Target to travel to Lernerville Speedway. The group will return at midnight. For information, call 724-290-7007.The steering committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Panera Bread, New Castle Road, Butler Township.

Homeacre ChapelHomeacre Chapel, 340 Whitestown Road, Butler Township, will honor mothers at the 11 a.m. Sunday service. Musical numbers will include the choir, a vocal solo by Becky Ray, a flute solo by Emily Strobel and performances by students who attend the A.C.E. Convention. Mothers in attendance will receive a gift.

Meridian U.P. ChurchCarnations will be passed out to the women of the congregation at the 11 a.m. Sunday service at the Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave.

Mars U.P.The Mother's Day program will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday at Mars United Presbyterian Church, 232 Crowe Ave., Mars. There will be no Sunday school this Sunday. A gift will be presented to women present.The regular service will follow at 11 a.m., during which 25, 50 and 75 year members will be honored.A blood drive will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. May 27 in the social hall.

Mt. Chestnut PresbyMount Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old Route 422, Franklin Township, will host a mother/daughter banquet at 6:30 p.m. Friday. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children younger than 10. The men of the church will cook and serve the meal. Entertainment will follow the meal.Mothers will be honored at the 8:45 and 11 a.m. Sunday services, led by the Monday Evening Women's Bible Study Group. A token of appreciation will be presented to mothers present at the service.Closing programs for the Mount Chestnut Christian Preschool will be offering their closing programs for students and their families at 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Refreshments will be served.The confirmation class will meet with the Elders in Session at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Students will be interviewed and can ask questions of the Elders prior to joining the church May 20.

New Life Christian MinistriesInfant and child dedication will be celebrated during the 10 a.m. Sunday worship celebration at New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch Senior High School, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg.Kids' Community, held during Sunday services, will end for the school term May 20.Kids' SPOT will be on break on May 27 and resume June 3.Son LIFE classes will end for the school term May 20. Son LIFE EXTRA will begin at 9 a.m. June 3. The four-week course is a time of follow-up discussion on the "Living in the Spirit" message series.

North Main St. Church of GodA rehearsal will be held at 9:10 a.m. Sunday at North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext., for women participating in the All Ladies Choir during the morning service.A Women's Ministry craft night will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday in Fellowship Hall 2. Cost is $6 for each woman. The craft will be flower pot painting. For details, call the church office at 724-285-4214.Names of high school or college graduates who attend North Main Street Church of God must be turned in to the church office by May 29 to be included in Graduation Sunday, June 10.

Old Union PresbyThe youth group of Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will assist with the Special Olympics summer games Saturday. The group will then watch the Pittsburgh Passion women's football game. Cost is $5. The group will leave the church at 7:30 a.m. To participate, contact the Rev. Peter DeVries. Adult volunteers are also needed.Donations will be accepted beginning Sunday for the May 19 spring yard and craft sale. Clothing will not be accepted. Volunteers for the event should sign up in the back of the church.Bible school will be held July 16-20. Registration forms are available in the back of the church. To volunteer, contact Becky McMaster.

Park U.P.Mothers will be honored at the Sunday service at Park United Presbyterian Church, 115 E. Grandview Ave. Zelienople. Mothers attending the service will receive a gift.

Saint Andrews U.P.The children of Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St., will present a Mother's Day Program during the Sunday Service. Rehearsals will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday and during Sunday School.A meeting will be held at 6 p.m. May 17 for anyone involved with vacation Bible school. Those unable to attend should contact Lori Haughey.

Saxonburg Memorial PresbyA two-part adult Sunday school class, "The Privileged Planet," will begin at 9 a.m. Sunday at Saxonburg Memorial Presbyterian Church, Main Street, Saxonburg.Volunteers are needed to replace the front entrance walkway next week. Stone removal will begin at about 5 p.m. Saturday and will be completed Sunday afternoon.The Women's Ministry will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday to watch and discuss a DVD.Newsletter information for June, July and August is due Tuesday.

St. John U.C.C.The Praise Team of St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City, will rehearse for 8:35 Alive at 7 p.m. Tuesday.A singles get-together will be held at 7 p.m. May 19 in fellowship hall.A teacher appreciation breakfast will be held at 9:30 a.m. May 20.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranHigh school and college graduates from St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., will be recognized in the June Parishioner. To submit information, call 724-287-6741 by Wednesday.Women of the congregation will be honored during weekend services.The 2007 renovation project is under way. Questions regarding the project and donations should be forwarded to the Property Committee.

St. Peter's EpiscopalMembers of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St., who did not have a portrait taken last week should submit a photograph to the church office as soon as possible for inclusion in the church directory.Summer schedules for readers, acolytes, ushers and communion servers are now being arranged. To volunteer, contact the church office.Clean-up for the rummage sale will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday. Volunteers are needed.A teacher recognition dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Geary residence.May 20 is the final day for Christian Formation classes until fall.

Trinity LutheranHoly Communion will be observed at the 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday services at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township.The Women Quilters and Sewers will meet at 9 a.m. May 17 to work on quilts.A sign-up sheet is available in the narthex for persons interested in walking in the Relay for Life on June 9 and 10 at Butler Intermediate High School track. For details, call Donna Baughman at 724-283-4128.A pasta dinner will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. May 20 at the Butler County Family YMCA to benefit Jordan Hammer. Trinity is one of the churches helping to sponsor the dinner. Hammer has Friedreich's Ataxia, a rare neuromuscular condition.Sign-ups are being accepted for the mother/child tea party to be held from 2:30 to 4 p.m. May 20 at the church. Reservations are due by Sunday. The event will include a hat contest and entertainment provided by church members. To sign up, call the church office at 724-287-1977.

Trinity PresbyCarl Baughman of Samaritan Counseling Service will be the guest speaker Sunday at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township. Music for Mother's Day will be provided by the Children and Youth Choir.A family movie night will begin at 6:30 p.m. May 18 in the recreation room. The movie "Facing the Giants" will be shown.Plans are being made for vacation Bible school to be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 16-20. Volunteers are needed now for the planning. To volunteer, sign up in the narthex or call the church office.Volunteers from Trinity will serve the community meal from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church.A luncheon honoring 50-year members will be held after the service May 20. Reservations must be made by Sunday for 50-year honorees and all others attending. For reservations, see JoAnn McElhaney or Pat Dillon.

White Oak Springs PresbyThe members of the White Oak Springs Presbyterian Church, 102 Shannon Road, Renfrew, will observe Mother's Day by honoring women of the church during the 9:45 a.m. Sunday service. All women in attendance will receive a gift following the service.