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Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68, will hold an all-church wiener roast with devotions, music, hot dogs and lawn games at 6 p.m. Sunday. Participants should take a side dish and chairs. Everyone is welcome.

The church will hold a yard sale Saturday at Cahills, Sixth Avenue, to support the church's World Quiz champions' trip in June to Orlando.

Christ Community U.M.Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, will begin its summer worship schedule Sunday and will continue through Aug. 30. Service times include 5:30 p.m. Saturday, 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. No Sunday school will be held during the summer.

Christ's OutreachChrist's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave. will host a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. Wednesday for Caravan graduation.The church will hold an open house for Jim Alderson's 80th birthday from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Saxonburg Fire Hall.

Community LifeCommunity Life Church, which meets at McQuistion Elementary School, is collecting paper products this month for the St. Vincent DePaul food cupboard.The youth group will meet at 7:30 p.m. today at Pastor Ben's home.

Covenant LifeThe women of Covenant Life Church, 220 New Castle St., will gather for prayer at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday.The youth group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Covenant PresbyCovenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St., will host David Daugherty as guest organist Sunday.

First English LutheranFirst English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St., will hold a senior choir rehearsal at 7:30 p.m. today.Holy Communion will be held at both Sunday Services.There will be no community dinner Monday.The church office will be closed Monday.

First U.M.First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St., will begin two new small group studies that will study "The Shack." The first will be held at 11 a.m. Sundays starting this Sunday. Another study for women only will begin at 1 p.m. June 1. Both will be held in the bridal room.Kindness in Action will collect nonperishable foods and paper products for the food bank in Butler.Sermon CDs and tapes are now available in the Words of Wisdom Resource Center.

Glade Run U.P.The offices of Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, will be closed Monday.Preschool graduation will be held at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Wednesday and 10:30 a.m. Friday in the church sanctuary.The annual women's retreat will be held May 29 to 31 at the Laurelville Mennonite Church Center. For information, call Pam at 724-779-9702.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranYouth group and Faith Shapers are canceled this week at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St.Lutheran Sisters in Christ will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mark's Lutheran Church. Participants should take a tureen to share.Confirmation class will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the library.The monthly soup and sandwich luncheon will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 28. The public is welcome.

GracewayBeth Ackelson and Ruth Ferko will provide special music Sunday at GraceWay Community Church, Center Township Elementary School.The church will pay tribute to veterans Sunday.The adult Bible study will begin a new study from Revelation, titled "Who Said She Is a Lady?" at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at King's Restaurant, New Castle Road. For information, call 724-290-7007.The church now provides audio and video recordings of Sunday services on its website, www.gracewaychurch-butler.com.

Hill U.P.Emily Mueller will provide special music Sunday at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St.

Meridian U.P.Practice will continue at 7 p.m. Thursdays at Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave., for the men's chorus. The men will sing during the Sunday worship service.

New Life Christian MinistriesThe Rev. Chris Marshall will continue the Lord's Prayer series Sunday at New Life Christian Ministries, South Butler Primary School, 328 Knoch Road, Saxonburg. Information is available at www.NewLifeXn.org or calling 724-256-0851.The ministry staff will meet at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at 127 Knoch Road.A Spring Bash for students in grades six to 12 will be held May 29. For permission forms or information, visit www.LiveRelevant.com or call Brad French at 724-372-0201.The fall Tapestries of Life mission team will sponsor a flea market June 6. Prospective vendors should contact Lisa Suppo at 724-449-4339 or suppo@zoominternet.net.

North Main St. Church of GodNorth Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Extension, will hold a Celebrate Recovery barbecue at 6 p.m. today at the Haven. Testimonies will be given at 7 p.m.The church will host its annual memorial Day weekend camping trip beginning Friday at Whitehall Camp in Emlenton. See Dave Wilson for information.A church softball game will be held at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday at Prospect Fields.The board of Christian education will meet at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday in the library.The stewardship committee will meet at 8:15 p.m. in the conference room.

Old Union PresbyDonations for the May 29-30 garage sale at Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, may be dropped off at the church.The men's homeless shelter on the North Side needs paper products, especially napkins and dessert plates. To donate an item, give it to Peter.The summer schedule will begin at 10 a.m. Sunday. Weather permitting, worship will be held in the pavilion.

Saxonburg Memorial PresbyterianSaxonburg Memorial Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Main St., is seeking a new assistant director of children's ministries and a new assistant director of Twogether Pittsburgh. For information, contact the Rev. Brewer.Donations for the May 30 deacons' garage sale can be dropped off from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. beginning Tuesday.The 8 a.m. Sunday service is now being held in the little church for the summer. The 9 a.m. service will be held in the sanctuary.Sign-up for summer church camp will be the last week of May. Brochures are available at the church or by calling Linda McDonald at 724-352-1781.

St. John U.C.C.St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City, will observe youth Sunday at both services Sunday. The youth of the church will provide music and other programming.The task force for constitution and by-laws revision will meet tonight at 7 p.m. Thursday in the narthex. TheSt. John's Single Serving Ducky Boat tour and dinner event is set for this Saturday.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranSt. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., will recognize graduates Sunday.The church will host a blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday in the fellowship hall.The ladies will host Sisters in Christ at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the choir robing room. Participants should take a tureen and table service.The softball team will play North Main St. Church of God at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday at Camp Lutherlyn. Those interested in donating toward uniforms should call 724-287-6741.

Summit Presbyterian The men of Summit Presbyterian Church, corner of Saxonburg Road and Caldwell Drive, will hold a men's breakfast at 7 a.m. Saturday in the fellowship hall of Jefferson Center Presbyterian Church. For information or directions, call 724-287-2378.There will be no youth group meeting Sunday.The church office will be closed Monday. There will also be no First Place meeting Monday.The monthly all-committee meeting night will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Trinity LutheranTrinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township, is seeking coffee hour hosts. Sign up in the narthex.Trinity's video ministry is looking for an adult to volunteer with audio-video production. For information, call Stephanie at 724-421-7562.Lutheran Sisters will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mark's Lutheran Church. Participants should take a dish to share.There will be a Katie's Garden planting at 9 a.m. Saturday at the church.The new e-mail address for the office is office@trinityalive.com.Communion will be served at all services this weekend.

Trinity PresbyThe Coventri Choir of Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township, will provide special music Sunday at the VA Butler Healthcare.The CPR and first aid class has been postponed to a later date in June. Date will be announced.The Coventri Choir and the handbell choir will provide special music Sunday.

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