Butler Church of the NazareneMusic for the 10:45 a.m. Sunday service at Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68, Butler Township, will be provided by Deb Shutak and Marilyn Iden. The Rev. Ronald Reagle, Pittsburgh district evangelist, will be the guest speaker.The youth department will hold an all-night sports and swimming event from 11 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Saturday at the YMCA.A farewell reception for the Rev. Robert and Pamela Calhoon, following 25 years of ministry at Butler Church of the Nazarene, will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the church. Cards and letters of appreciation are being received and will be presented at that time.The World Evangelism Offering for Nazarene Missions is being received through the month of April. More than $2,000 has been received so far, and the goal is $5,500.

Christ Community U.M.The Chancel Choir of Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, will provide music for the worship service Sunday at Veterans Affairs Medical Center.A special appeals offering in observance of Native American Sunday will be received during weekend services."I Live Big" for adults in the Sunday school program will begin the spring session with the "Five Love Languages of Teens" series at 9:45 a.m. Sunday. Cherie Loomis will lead the group.The trustees will meet for devotions at 9 a.m. April 26 at Panera Bread. The group will then work on projects at the church. Retired members of the congregation are invited.To contribute donations for the rummage sale April 28, contact a youth group member participating in the South Dakota Mission Trip.

Community AllianceCommunity Alliance Church, 800 Mercer Road, will hold a mother-daughter banquet at 5 p.m. May 5. Tickets are $7 for adults and $3 for youth ages 3-10. Tickets can be purchased Sunday mornings, Wednesday evenings and during regular church office hours.

Community Life ChurchMembers of Community Life Church, McQuistion Elementary School, will meet from 6 to 9 p.m. April 29 at the YWCA.

Covenant PresbyThe Rev. William Carl III, president of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, will be guest preacher for the 11 a.m. Sunday service at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St.Carl also will lead the Seekers Class at 9:30 a.m. in the Assembly Room. His topic will be "Exercising and Growing in Our Faith."Volunteers are needed Saturday to lay carpet in the upstairs music room. Those assisting should arrive at 9 a.m.A silent auction of a baby blanket crocheted by Julie Bruno is being held. Bids will be opened at Fellowship Time Sunday. Proceeds benefit the Community Dinners.

First BaptistA women's Bible study, sponsored by First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will be held at 7 p.m. today at the home of Judy Hemphill.Pete Ringelberg, preconstruction coordinator for Continental Baptist Missions, in Rockford, Mich., will be the featured speaker at the Sunday evening service, as part of the church's missions emphasis month program.The church will conduct a nursing home service from 2 to 3 p.m. Monday at Sunnyview Home.The church will host a pre-meeting dinner at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday in the Baptist Youth Center. The Rev. Joel and Pauline Kettenring, Southeast area representatives for Remnant Ministries, will share their ministry at 7 p.m. Remnant Ministries, directed to Jewish people, is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.

First English LutheranA family movie night will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday in the social room at First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St.Submissions for "The Witness" are due to the church office by the 20th of each month.

First U.M.The Children's Department of First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St., will hold a Saturday Spectacular at 6 p.m. on Saturday in Spectrum. Participants will play games, do crafts and watch movies.

Glade Run U.P.An indoor yard sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia. Proceeds will benefit the youth group and the mission team.A pick-up volleyball game will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. The game is open to anyone ages 13 and older.A class for prospective new members will be held from 10 to 10:50 a.m. Sundays beginning this Sunday and continuing through May 6. To register, call the church office at 724-898-3503.Project HOPE, which assists families with children who face unexpected or long-term hospitalization, will host a scrapbooking day from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. April 29 at the church. Cost is $30 and includes 4 feet of scrapbooking space, coffee, chocolates, a continental breakfast and dinner. For details and registration, call 724-453-1788 or visit www.projecthope-zelienople-pa.com.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranAfamily fun night will be held Friday in the youth center at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St. The event will begin with a performance by ventriloquist Cindy Speck at 7 p.m. Participants should take board or card games to play following the entertainment. Those attending can also take snacks to share.

GraceWay CommunityJenny Taylor will be provide music for the 10 a.m. Sunday service at GraceWay Community Church, Center Township Elementary School, Mercer Road. The guest speaker will be the Rev. James Cossin, executive director for the Seneca Hills Camp.Ayouth parent meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Panera Bread.

Hill U.P.Adoubles ping pong tournament for boys in grades seven to 12 will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. April 27 at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St. Snacks will be served. Individual or pair registration is due April 25 by calling the church office or visiting www.hillup.org.

Mt. Chestnut PresbyMt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422, Franklin Township, will host its annual rummage sale at 9 a.m. Saturday.The youth group will participate in a riverboat cruise Sunday in Pittsburgh. For details, contact the church office.The 150th anniversary celebration committee will meet at 7 p.m. Monday.

New Life Christian Ministries"Reflection," a worship and praise team from Geneva College, will serve as the worship and praise leaders for the Sunday service at New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch Senior High School, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg,Information on Summer Blast will be shared Sunday. The community day and carnival will be held from 9 a.m. to noon June 9 at The Bridge, 102 Bay St., Penn Twp. Those interested in serving on Summer Blast teams should contact local mission and outreach coordinator Karen Schiebel at karen@newlifexn.org or 724-586-2241.A men's Bible study group will meet on Tuesday evenings, beginning at 7:45 p.m. this Tuesday, at the home of George Trinidad, 148 Old Route 8 South, Valencia. The group is open to male members of the church and their friends. The study will focus on the Gospel of Mark. Dan Sowers will serve as group leader. For information, contact Trinidad at 724-316-7838 or Sowers at 724-898-2280.Students who will be graduating this spring from high school or college or any program of higher education are asked to complete the graduation form in the Lifeline bulletin. Graduates will be recognized June 10.Persons interested in borrowing New Life's tables and chairs for spring or summer events are asked to contact the church office at 724-290-0161 or pat@newlifexn.org.CLASS 101 will be held at 12:30 p.m. April 29 at the home of Pastor Chris and Nancy Marshall, 447 Leasureville Road, Cabot. The class offers information about the church mission and membership. Lunch is provided and child care is available. Registration is due Sunday, by contacting the church at 724-290-0161 or pat@newlifexn.org.

North Main St. Church of GodThe Celebrate Recovery group of North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext. will host a barbecue the third Thursday of each month beginning today at 6 p.m. Regular meetings will follow at 7 p.m.The pastoral staff and board of directors focus group will meet at 7 p.m. today in the Parlor.The lay leaders focus group will meet at 8:30 a.m. Saturday in Fellowship Hall. Breakfast will be served.The Western Pennsylvania Prayer Summit will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at The Haven.A baptism will be performed during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service.The focus group for parents of infants through grade five will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday in Fellowship Hall, following the fellowship dinner.Volunteers are needed at 9 a.m. April 26 to help clean the church kitchen.

Park U.P.The youth of Park United Presbyterian Church, 115 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople, will participate in the Beaver-Butler Presbytery's cruise aboard the Gateway Clipper from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Sunday. The event will feature live music. Cost is $15 per person. Area youth interested in participating should call 724-452-9570. Agroup will depart form the church's upper parking lot at 4 p.m. Sunday. Participants should take extra money for food.

Saint Andrews U.P.The adult Sunday school class of Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St., will begin a new study of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, at 9 a.m. Sunday in the Memorial Room.Rehearsals for the Mother's Day program will be held 9 to 9:15 a.m. Sundays beginning this week.Students in the confirmation class will become members of the church April 29. Atureen luncheon will follow the service.The Mission Committee is seeking donations from the congregation for the U-Name-It Auction to be held May 18. Proceeds will benefit the scholarship fund of Foreman Christian College in Pakistan. For details, contact the church office at 724-287-4777 or see Terri Bonnett or Dave White. Donations are due May 3.

St. John U.C.C.Members of St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City, will gather for spring cleaning from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the church. Participants should take cleaning materials.Members of the congregation can make portrait appointments for the new church directory before and after worship services this Sunday and April 29. Portraits will be taken from 3 to 9:30 p.m. May 8 and 9.A mother/daughter banquet is planned for 6 p.m. May 3.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranEarth Day will be observed Sunday at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St. Baptism Sunday will also be observed this week.

St. Peter's EpiscopalCopies of the Lenten sermon series given at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St., are available in the back of the church.The spring Dioscesan UTO Ingathering will be held Saturday at St. James' Church in Penn Hills. Information is available on the bulletin board. To participate, contact Lydia Jamison.

St. Richard R.C.A healing Mass for Charismatics will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday at St. Richard Roman Catholic Church, 3841 Dickey Road, Gibsonia. Following the Mass there will be a time for private, personal prayer with members of the Prayer Group.The Life Teen group will volunteer with Hosanna Industries Saturday. For details, call the church at 724-444-1971, Ext. 17.There will be an Evening of Reflection for Confirmation Candidates and their parents at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.The Life Teen group will volunteer at the Lighthouse Food Bank from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 26.The Life Teen and Edge groups will host a spaghetti dinner from 5 to 7:30 p.m. April 27.

Saxonburg Memorial PresbyApreschool art show will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Saxonburg Memorial Presbyterian Church, Main Street, Saxonburg. The show is open to the public.

Trinity LutheranThe men's group of Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township, will meet at 8 a.m. Saturday at the church to travel to Trinity Lutheran Church in Pittsburgh for a fellowship breakfast.Trinity Youth should meet at 9 a.m. Saturday at the church for highway cleanup.Ahealing service with Holy Communion will be held at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Communion will also be offered at the 8:30 a.m. Sunday service.A group for adult women of all ages is being formed and will meet on Saturday mornings. The group will hold its first meeting at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Fellowship Hall.A skating party will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Skate Castle, New Castle Road, for youth, children and their families. Cost is $6 per person. Participants should take snacks to share.

Trinity PresbyVolunteers from Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township, will serve from 9 a.m. to noon Monday at the Covenant Food Cupboard.The confirmation class will meet at 12:30 p.m. Sunday.In honor of Mother's Day, a women and girls dinner will be served at 6 p.m. May 5 in Fellowship Hall. Tickets are $7 each. The dinner will be cooked, served and cleaned up by the males of the church. Reservations are due April 30 by calling the office or Sandy Gardner.A sign-up sheet is available in the narthex for members who would like to honor or memorialize someone with sanctuary flowers. Members can also call the church office to request a bouquet. Cost is $12 each and payments should be made to the Board of Deacons.

Zion U.M.Life Choices baby bottles are available in the narthex of Zion United Methodist Church, Bear Creek Road, Sarver. Members can take an empty bottle, fill it with donations and return the bottle by May 13.Saturday is camp Allegheny Work day. Forms to volunteer are in the narthex. Acar pool will leave from the church at 6:30 a.m. For details, contact Rob Peters.Sunday, is the annual Mission Encounter. Representatives of various church-supported missions will speak during worship services and during the adult Sunday school hour.