Butler Church of the NazareneChrisann Green and Vonda Mishler will provide music for the Sunday morning service at Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68, Butler Township. Children's church will resume for the fall on Sunday. As part of Senior Adult Day, all seniors will be recognized.A free dinner for seniors is being planned for 5:30 p.m. Saturday. For details, call the church office at 724-482-4116.

Calvin PresbyterianOn Sunday, Calvin Presbyterian Church, 415 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople, will begin a weeklong celebration and dedication service for its new additions and renovations. Services will be held at 8:30 and 11 a.m. and music will be provided by the Down by the Wayside Choir.Dedication of the new building and an open house will be held between the services.The Down by the Wayside Choir will offer a concert at 7 p.m. Sunday.

Christ Community U.M.Rally Day will be held Sunday, marking the start of Sunday School and Youth Group activities at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, Butler. From 9:45 to 10:45 a.m., participants will have a chance to review the fall class options, eat a light breakfast and meet the teachers.Youth group members will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the church.The fall worship schedule resumes this Sunday with traditional services at 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday and contemporary worship at 8:30 a.m. Sunday.

Christ's OutreachSamuel Ovando, a missionary in Puerto Rico, will speak at 6 p.m. Sunday at Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave.Children's Bible Quizzing will hold its first meeting for the year at 7 p.m. Sunday. Meetings on subsequent weeks will be held at 6 p.m. Starting Sunday, members will sell insurance cards for $5 each. The cards exempt church members from being challenged by members of the quizzing team, the COCCrusaders.Caravan will resume Wednesday. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m.Beginning Wednesday, the youth will hold weekly meetings at 7 p.m. The group is open to youth in grade seven through age 18.Adult Bible study with Tom Walker will begin meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Christian PraiseBeginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday, the Rev. James Berkebile will lead an eight-week series entitled "Ancient Pagan Cultures of the Old Testament" at the Christian Praise and Worship Church, Route 68, Bradys Bend. Coffee and doughnut will be served.

Connoquenessing U.M.Sunday School for children in preschool through grade six will resume this week at Connoquenessing United Methodist Church, 206 Main St., Connoquenessing. Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m. and worship follows at 11 a.m.The Southernaires will perform at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at the church.

Covenant PresbyWelcome Back Sunday will be observed this weekend at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St. The Sunday service will return to 11 a.m. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be served.Acontinental breakfast will be served at 9 a.m. and a welcome back luncheon at noon Sunday. Both are given by the fellowship and outreach committee.Dr. Kang-Yup Na, associate professor at Westminster College, will speak to the Seekers Class at 9:45 a.m. Sunday. He will focus on the topic "Lessons from Job."

Faith Fellowship AllianceRodney Hibbler will speak at the 7 p.m. Friday service at Faith Fellowship Alliance Church, 200 Faithway-Fared Drive, Oakland Township.Aprayer breakfast will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday.The youth will gather for pizza at 6 p.m. Saturday. Following the 7 p.m. service, the youth will play Capture the Flag.

First English LutheranFirst English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St., will begin its 2007-2008 Sunday school year at 9:45 a.m. Sunday.There are classes for all ages.

First U.M.Auditions for the Christmas Drama at First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St., will be held at 12:30 p.m. Sunday in Epworth Center.Sunday will mark the kickoff of fall youth programs. Sunday school for youth in kindergarten through grade six will begin at 9:45 a.m.The FROGS group will hold their kick-off in the Bauer Shelter at Butler Memorial Park.The youth group will hold its kickoff at the Slear home. For details, call the church office at 724-283-6160.The church will hold a blood drive from 1:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday in Epworth Center.The Youth Ringers will resume practice at 6 p.m. Wednesday in Wesley Hall. The Wesley Ringers will resume practices at 6 p.m. Sept. 13 in Wesley Hall. New members are welcome for both groups. For details, call the church office.The Gemstones Women's Ministry will begin a new study Sept. 13. Classes are offered from noon to 1:45 p.m. in the Dickson Room and 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. in the Annex. Cost is $20 for the study, based on "Daniel: Lives of Integrity, Words of Prophecy" by Beth Moore. To register, call the church office or visit www.butlerfumc.com.

Freeport Road CMACathy Howard, missionary to Mexico, will speak at the 10:45 a.m. service Sept. 23 at Freeport Road Alliance Church, 516 Freeport Road, Freeport.

Glade Run U.P.Sunday is Rally Day at Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia.

GraceWay CommunityMary Jo Burkholder and Edith McCandless will provide music for the 10 a.m. Sunday service at GraceWay Community Church, Center Township Elementary School, Mercer Road, Center Township.The all-church picnic has been rescheduled for 4:30 p.m. to dusk Sunday at Lutherlyn. For details, contact Pastor Dave West at 724-290-7007.GraceWay Youth will have a Scavenger Hunt Friday at Clearview Mall. For information call 724-504-7264.

Hill U.P.Ten pianos, along with a pipe organ, will be the featured music at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St. Butler. Organist Peg McGuirk will conduct the piano orchestra.Sunday school classes resume at 9:15 a.m. Sunday. Children age 3 through grade six should meet on the balcony for opening exercises. Youth in grades seven to 12 should meet in the youth lounge to prepare bag lunches for the community.Adults will meet at 9 a.m. in fellowship hall for a Faith Builders breakfast and to learn about class offerings for the next five weeks. Child care begins at 9 a.m. in the nursery.The Hill Youth Chorale will practice after worship on Sunday.HY Lights Youth will meet at the Moses/Puente home from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday for a kickoff party. Activities include swimming, games and dinner.Volunteers are needed for the church booth at the fall festival Sept. 15. For details, contact Nancy Slezak.

Meridian U.P.The 11 a.m. Sunday service of Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave., Butler Township, will be held at the Veterans Club Picnic Grounds, Meridian. Participants should take a covered dish. Children in fourth grade will receive a Bible and Sunday school teachers from the previous year will be recognized.

New Life Christian MinistriesAdult discipleship opportunities begin at 9 a.m. Sunday at New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch Senior High School, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg. Class information is available at www.NewLifeXn.org.The fall session of Kids' SPOT will focus on the Lord's Prayer. the group meets from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Kids' Community follows from 10:30 a.m. until the end of worship. The group will study Creation during the fall term.A pig roast and fellowship picnic will be held after the Sunday service at 127 Knoch Rd., Saxonburg. Meat, beverages and paper products will be provided. Those attending should take a covered dish to share.Relevant, New Life's student ministries for youth in grades six to 12, will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the home of Jim and Amy Brown, 447 Overbrook Drive, Valencia. Faith will be the study topic. Fellowship time will also be held. For information, contact Brad French at 724-372-0201 or brad@newlifexn.org. French also has a blog at bradfrench.blogspot.com and a MySpace page at myspace.com/therealbradfrench.Faithful Friends, for children in kindergarten through grade five, will meet from 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday at Outlook Pointe, 100 Bella Court, Saxonburg. Transportation by bus from South Butler School District to a bus stop near Outlook Pointe can be arranged with the district. Contact Lisa Johns for transportation details. For information, please contact Lisa Johns at 724-283-2647 or webservant@newlifexn.orgA study for women will begin Sept. 14 at the Bridge. The 12-week study will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. A get-acquainted gathering will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the home of Diane Beck, 124 Sassafras Lane, Butler. Participants should take a swimsuit and towel. Cost for the study book is $16. For information, contact Beck at 724-283-5439.

North Main St. Church of GodThe Women of North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St., Ext., will meet today in the parlor for a Spiritual Birthday program by Irene Patterson.Sunday Morning Groups will gather at 9:30 a.m. Sunday for a continental breakfast in Fellowship Hall. Cost is a $2 donation. Regular Sunday Morning Groups will not meet this morning.An inspirational hymn sing will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday in the Parlor. Music will be performed by Lois and Sarah Fennell. Light refreshments will be served.Sunday is the deadline to sign up for the Weekend to Remember marriage seminar at the Four Points Sheraton North in Cranberry; cost is $80 per couple. To register, contact the church office.

Old Union PresbyThe youth group of Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will meet at 3 p.m. Saturday to do yard work at the Lighthouse and then go to the school bus races at the Lernerville Speedway. The cost is $5 and includes supper. Participants should take a change of clothes.The fund-raising committee will meet after worship this week to prepare for making apple dumplings.

Saint Andrews U.P.The ordination and installation of new elders and deacons will be celebrated Sunday at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St.A class for anyone wishing to explore membership at Saint Andrews will begin Sept. 16. Meetings will be held after worship in the Memorial Room. The dates for the classes are Sept. 16 and 23 and Oct. 7 and 14. For information, contact the Rev. Merry Meloy.The unveiling and rededication of the library will be held after worship Sept. 30. A tureen luncheon, sponsored by parents of children and youth, will follow in the Memorial Room.The food cupboard is requesting donations of rolled oats, cereal, crackers, boxed pie crust and powdered milk. Donations can be placed in the cart in the narthex.

Saxonburg Memorial PresbyRally Day will begin at 9 a.m. Sunday at Saxonburg Memorial Presbyterian Church, Main Street, Saxonburg. Children will meet with their teachers for the year and can be picked up at 10 a.m.Kid Zone — Kids are invited to join us downstairs during the 10:15 service this fall as we become Agents in Action, a 13-week adventure for children ages 3-12.Deacons will meet for a picnic at 7 p.m. today at the home of Chris Heckathorne.Shout will begin again at 7 p.m. Sunday.Women's Ministry will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 18. Meetings will continue the third Tuesday of each month.Sunday school, led by the Rev. Brewer and John Haverstick, will begin at 9 a.m. Sept. 16. The title is "Defending Your Faith in a Skeptical World."

St. John U.C.C.St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City, will host its annual flea market Sept. 13, 14 and 15 at the home of Glenn and June English, South Washington St.Members of the adult choir will join choirs from the Zelienople and Harmony areas to sing the National Anthem at PNC Park Friday. The choirs will be under the direction of Dr. David English.

Springdale LutheranThe Sacrament of Holy Communion will be shared at the 9 a.m. Sunday Service at Springdale Lutheran Church, 1061 Mahood Road, Concord Township.

St. Johns ReformedRally Eve at St. John's Reformed Church, 493 Evans City Road, Route 68, will start at 6:30 p.m. Saturday with a hay ride, corn roast and square dance. Rally Day will be held Sunday.

Summit PresbyWorship times at Summit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Drive, Jefferson Township, will change Sunday. Contemporary worship will begin at 8:30 a.m., Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and traditional worship will begin at 11 a.m.

Trinity LutheranHoly Communion will be shared at the 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday services at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township.The ELCA's new edition of worship hymnals will be introduced to the congregation at the Sunday services.Rally Day, the beginning of the Sunday School year, will be held at 9:40 a.m. Sunday in the sanctuary. Grade school children will be introduced to the new rotational Sunday School program. Adult programs will also resume Sunday.Trinity youth will begin meeting Sunday. Meetings will be held form 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.Kids Club and Kids Club Choir will begin at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.Children's Hour will begin at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 19. Registration forms are available on the bulletin board in the narthex.WELCA Women are collecting backpacks and toiletries for a Child's Place at Mercy. Needed items are shampoo, bar soap, toothbrushes and toothpaste, combs, brushes and baby powder. Donations are to be placed in the yellow box in the narthex.

Trinity PresbyThe fall worship schedule resumes Sunday at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township. Rally Day will begin at 9 a.m. with a continental breakfast. Aprogram will follow at 9:30 a.m. in the sanctuary. Morning worship will begin at 11 a.m. The Guest speaker will be Carl Baughman.Sunday school classes will begin at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 16.Trinity Fellowship will meet at 6 p.m. Sept. 12 at Hoover's Restaurant at 6 p.m. A sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin board in the narthex.The food item for the Covenant Food Cupboard for Sept. is graham crackers or saltines.Please place food in the cart in the narthex.

Valencia PresbyThe Rev. Gary Weston will kick off a 12-week parenting workshop on the Essentials of Discipline with a sermon at the 10 a.m. Sunday service at Valencia Presbyterian Church, 80 Sterrett St. The hour-long workshops will be held at 10:15 a.m. and 6:45 p.m. at the church. Child care will be available at all workshops. For child care reservations, call 724-625-2002.Elizabeth Trexler, a foreign language teacher with World Mission Initiative, will visit Sunday and provide a Minute for Mission during the service. She will also be available after the service to discuss her work or answer any questions.The Hands-of-Faith Puppet Ministry will provide the Children's Message during worship. Afterwards, children ages 3 to 8 can attend Children's Church, giving them an opportunity to learn about and worship God in their own unique way.Rally Day will begin with a breakfast at 9 a.m. Sunday.Praise Team and Chancel Choir practice times have been changed. Both will begin practices today. The Praise Team will meet from 6:30-7:15 p.m. and the choir from 7:15-8 p.m. For information, contact DJ Meigel.

Westminster PresbyFree bicycle repair at Westminster Presbyterian Church in America, 420 N. Main St., has been moved to 4 to 6 p.m. Fridays at the church.Women in the Church will have their first meeting from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, in Perrin Hall. The featured book will be "The Legacy of Biblical Womanhood." Child care is provided.The first small group night for youth will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. The youth will participate in a scavenger hunt Sept. 15 at the Clearview Mall. Adult volunteers are needed.The Big Sha-Bang First Source meeting will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 16 in the Youth Room.

West Sunbury U.P.Rally Day will begin at 9 a.m. Sunday with a continental breakfast at The West Sunbury United Presbyterian Church, 215 East Church St., West Sunbury.Fall semester Sunday school classes begin at 9:30 a.m.Worship will be held at 10:30 a.m. and will include the "Blessing of the Backpacks." Those attending should take a book bag, briefcase, or anything else carried to school or work.School supplies will be collected to donate to children in need.September Devotional Guides are available on the table in the back of the sanctuary.The annual joint meeting of the session and trustees will be held at 7 p.m. Monday.White Oak Springs PresbyMembers of White Oak Springs Presbyterian Church, 102 Shannon Road, Renfrew will observe a kickoff service at 9:45 a.m. Sunday. During the service, students in grades 4 through 6 will receive new Bibles. A picnic will follow at noon on the church lawn.

Zion LutheranSunday School for children ages 2½ and older and adults will begin at 9:45 a.m. Sunday at Zion Lutheran Church, 266 Zion Church Road, Concord Township. The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be shared at the 11 a.m. Sunday Service.

Zion U.M.Dean Baktay will be in Fellowship Hall during the Sunday school hour this Sunday at Zion United Methodist Church, Bear Creek Road, Sarver. He will discuss his recent mission trip to China that Zion supported. All ages are welcome.The welcome back and planning gathering for bell players has been changed to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the library. For information, contact Donna Scholl.The annual CROP walk will be held Oct. 7. Pledge envelopes will be available after each service Sunday and Sept. 16.A new book study, "What About the Devil? A Study of Satan in the Bible and Christian Tradition" by Douglas Wingeier will begin Sept. 13. The course will be held from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 25. Sign up is in the narthex.