Butler Church of the NazareneVonda Mishler and Gwen Atkinson will provide music for the Sunday service at Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68, Butler Township. The Rev. Ron Reagle, district evangelist from Franklin, will speak at both weekend services.The church will host a free community dinner at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Church members who wish to contribute something to the meal should call the church office at 724-482-4116.A choir practice has been scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the church.

Christ Community U.M.A Red Church offering will be received Sunday at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, Butler Township. Funds will be given to Church World Service for the purchase of blankets.Photos for the new church directory will be taken from 2 to 9:30 p.m. July 20 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 21. To schedule a time, contact the church office at 724 287-4462. An additional portrait date has been scheduled for 3 to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 5.

Christ's OutreachAblock party will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday for all vacation Bible school attendees, parents and volunteers. An outdoor worship service for children will follow the party.Asign-up sheet has been posted in the sanctuary for those planning to attend the church picnic Aug. 5 at the Mount Chestnut campgrounds. This will help in the planning and preparations.The Grub Runners will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the church parking lot. The restaurant destination has not yet been announced.

Community LifeCommunion will be served at the worship service July 22 at Community Life Church, McQuistion Elementary School.The youth group will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the home of the Ogles.

Covenant PresbyAmy Bole will be the guest vocalist at the 10 a.m. Sunday service at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St.Beginning Tuesday, the Prayer Cordon will meet at 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays. The group meets in the church library for intercessory prayer for personal and world concerns.

First BaptistFirst Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will host its annual all-church picnic at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Slippery Rock Baptist Camp, 130 Elliott Road, Worth Township. The program will include swimming, canoeing, tubing, horseshoes, volleyball, basketball, softball, children's games, a dessert contest and crafts. The 5 p.m. meal will be followed by a devotional in the gym led by youth pastor Jeff Gwilt and a music program directed by Todd Wentworth.A junior camp for children from AIBCWP churches in grades four to six is set for Monday through Saturday of the coming week at Slippery Rock Baptist Camp.

First English LutheranFirst English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St., is in need of helpers for Camp Creation, July 16-20, including someone to do a craft on Tuesday and Thursday.

First U.M.The youth of First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St., will meet at the church parking lot at 5 p.m. Tuesday for their trip to Quaker Steak and Lube.Anew elective, Raising a Modern-Day Knight, will begin Wednesday. The seven-week elective is intended to help fathers and grandfathers connect with their sons and grandsons. Sessions are available at 6 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. To sign up, call the church office at 724-283-6160.

Glade Run U.P.The Rev. Dick Morledge will be the guest speaker at the Sunday services at Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia.The Senior High Youth Group will leave Sunday for a mission trip to Harvest School for the Deaf in Ringgold, Ga.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranOrders for the Angel Food Ministry for July will be taken from 5:30 to 7 p.m. today at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St. The last order session for the month will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.Recipes for the church cookbook are due Sunday. Submissions can be placed in the designated box in the narthex.

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, Center Township. Children's music will be led by Edith McCandless.GraceWay youth will hold a scavenger hunt from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. They will also gather for a family lunch and pool party Sunday at the home of Pastor Dave West. For information, call Amber at 724-504-7264.

Mars U.P.Vacation Bible school participants will participate in the 10 a.m. Sunday service at Mars United Presbyterian Church, 232 Crowe Ave., Mars. The congregation will also pray for the Rev. Jean Gomola and the church youth traveling to Jekyll Island for the Youth Conference Ministries "Fun in the Son."

Meridian U.P.Members of Meridian United Presbyterian Church, Highland Avenue, Butler Township, are invited to a progressive picnic Sunday. The event will begin at 5 p.m. at the home of Ed and Ruth Monnie, 308 S. Eberhart Road. Participants should take an appetizer to share and a lawn chair. The next location will be the home of Bob Sloan, 4115 North Drive. Deacons will provide hot dogs and desserts.

Mt. Chestnut PresbyVacation Bible school participants will present music during the 11 a.m. Sunday service at Mount Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422, Franklin Township. A picnic will follow the service in the picnic shelter. All VBSparticipants and their families are invited.Desserts made for Connoquenessing Meals on Wheels are due on Sunday.The Food Cupboard will be open from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday.There will be no Session meeting Wednesday for the Elders.

Nixon U.M.An informal worship service will be held at 8:30 a.m. Sunday at Nixon United Methodist Church, 334 Airport Road, Penn Township. Afellowship time will follow from 9:15 to 9:45 a.m. in the social hall. Traditional worship will begin at 10 a.m. Skip Cooper, Joshua Glace, Eric Lunn and Eric Walker will provide music for the 10 a.m. service.

New Life Christian MinistriesBill Richardson of Cutting Edge Ministries will share information about the mission's work on Sunday at New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch School Auditorium, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg. The youth mission team will be serving with Cutting Edge the week of July 28 in St. Barnard's Parish, La. The group will be doing reconstruction work that remains from Hurricane Katrina.The Central Blood Bank, in conjunction with New Life Christian Ministries, will hold a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at Knoch School. The drive is open to the community and no appointments are necessary.

North Main Street Church of GodThe Women's Ministry of North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext., Butler Township, is collecting names of women interested in attending the City Wide Yard Sales in Volant July 28. Those interested can sign up at the Welcome Center or by calling the church office at 724-285-4214.The Children's Ministry, Noah's Park, will host a family outing from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday at Eracers. Cost is $16.50 per person and includes unlimited activities.

Old Union PresbyOld Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will have a Prayer Offering during worship this week.The church Growth Team will meet after worship this week.The Beaver-Butler Presbyterian Women is organizing a mission work trip Oct. 15 to 17. Information is available in the back of the church.Asign-up sheet is located in the back of the church for those who can volunteer or make a donation for the July 28 corn roast.

St. John U.C.C.The Singles Group of St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City, is planning a boat tour of Lake Arthur and Moraine State Park Wednesday.The SERRV group is planning a working trip to Church World Service Center in New Windsor, Md. Aug. 2 and 3. After working a six-hour shift at the center, participants will be able to shop at the Greater Gift Fair Trade Gift Shop. Sign-up sheets are on the narthex table.The 8:35 Alive Praise Team will gather for a planning meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday.

St. Peter's EpiscopalAn informational meeting will be held after the 9:30 a.m. Sunday service and lemonade on the lawn at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St.The Parish Health Team will meet at 7:30 p.m. July 19 in the Guild Room.

St. Richard R.C.A free blood pressure screening will follow the 8 a.m. Sunday Mass at St. Richard Roman Catholic Church, 3841 Dickey Road, Gibsonia.The EDGE Middle School Ministry will have a movie night at 7 p.m. Monday.Eucharistic Adoration will be held from 7:45 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 9:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 19.Seminarian Joe Freedy will lead Family Activity Evenings at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday and on July 25. There will be activities for all ages.

Trinity LutheranThe youth of Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township, will hold a car wash from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Wendy's at Clearview Mall.The newly formed women's group will meet at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the church for a trip to the glass factory in Hilliards.The Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist will be celebrated at the 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 a.m. Sunday services.The congregation is invited to attend the ordination of our previous vicar, Brian Evans, at 4 p.m. Sunday at First Church, Downtown Pittsburgh. Details are printed in July's "Trinity Alive."Ameeting will be held during the Sunday school hour this week regarding the new Sunday School curriculum. Teachers and prospective helpers are invited to attend.

Trinity PresbyThe Rev. Ron McKissock will be the guest speaker Sunday at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township.Registration forms for vacation Bible school are still available in the narthex. Registration can also be accepted by phone. The program begins at 6 p.m. Monday.Volunteers from Trinity will serve the community meal from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church.

Valencia PresbyEd Blank, a student at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, will lead the 10 a.m. Sunday service at Valencia Presbyterian Church, 80 Sterrett Street, Valencia.Ladies of the LS Dickson class are planning a trip Monday to Pittsburgh for a ducky tour. The group will car pool from the church parking lot, leaving at 9 a.m. The cost of the tour is $18. Lunch at Station Square will follow the tour. A sign-up sheet is available in the lounge or register by calling Mary Lou Kern at 724-444-4787 or the church office. Deadline to RSVP is Sunday.Planning is under way for the annual rummage sale, scheduled for July 28. Items can be dropped off at the church July 23 through 26. To request a pickup of donations, call the church office. Proceeds go to youth ministry programs and leftover items are donated to the Veterans Association.

White Oak Springs PresbyThe Lord's Supper will be celebrated during the 9:45 a.m. Sunday service at White Oak Springs Presbyterian Church, 102 Shannon Road, Renfrew.

Zion U.M.Donations are still needed for the Avalanche Ranch vacation Bible school at Zion United Methodist Church, Bear Creek Road, Sarver. A list of needed items is in the narthex.Congregation members are asked to take and fill out a thank you card from the narthex. The cards will be sent to troops serving overseas. Members may include names and addresses of specific servicemen and women who should receive cards.