Religious Roundup
Jim and Rick Rea and Gordon Thompson will present special music Sunday at Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68. The Koinonia Connection (Christian Community) dinner will be held after church.
A memorial service for Marian Action will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday.
A spaghetti dinner will be held at 6 p.m. today to support the four young quizzers who go in June to the Word Quiz in Orlando.
The senior adults will go to the Pittsburgh Zoo and the PPG Aquarium on Saturday. Cost includes lunch and the tram. The van will leave the church at 10 a.m. Call the church for information at 724-482-4116.
The next community dinner will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Christ's OutreachThe Prime Timers of Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave., will meet Monday to finalize plans for a Middlefield trip.The Cross Culture youth group will leave the church at 7 p.m. Friday to go to Fun Fore All. They will return at 10:30 p.m.A membership class will meet from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the church. For information, call 724-283-8407.
Community Life ChurchCommunity Life Church holds service every Sunday morning at McQuistion Elementary School. The church is collecting paper products this month for the St. Vincent DePaul food bank.For information, contact the church office at 724-287-3303, clcbutler@zoominternet.net or www.clcbutler.org.
East Butler PresbyEast Butler Presbyterian Church, Ninth and Randolph streets will dedicate a new organ and new doors at the 9:30 a.m. celebration worship service on Saturday. The organ is a gift by John Clark in memory of his wife, Esther. Special music will be shared by Don Young. Allen Kitchen will play organ recital pieces during the service, and breakfast will follow.
Covenant PresbyMary Ann Zeigler, co-organist at First English Lutheran Church, will be the guest organist Sunday at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St.A spaghetti dinner and silent auction will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday at the church.
Fellowship BaptistFellowship Baptist Church, 3727 Oneida Valley Road, Emlenton, will hold a men's prayer breakfast at 8 a.m. Saturday at the Plaza, Routes 38 and 208.The mother/daughter banquet will be held at noon Saturday in the fellowship hall. Faith Thompson will be the guest speaker.
First BaptistSeniors and juniors from First Baptist Christian School, a ministry of First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., are invited to an evening of elegance Friday. Participants will leave the school at 3 p.m. Friday, view the Bicentennial Tower at Dobbin's Landing and have a buffet dinner and scenic tour hosted by Victorian Princess Cruise Lines. The evening will conclude with a sunset walk on Presque Isle Beach.The church will conduct a service from 2 to 3 p.m. Monday at the Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.Melissa Carlson, a missionary appointee to Sweden, will speak at 7 p.m. Wednesday. She is affiliated with World Wide New Testament Baptist Mission.
First Baptist of E.C.First Baptist Church of Evans City, 242 S. Washington St., Evans City, will hold a Senior Partners in Prayer breakfast at 8 a.m. Friday.
First English LutheranThe junior youth of First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St., will hold an end-of-year celebration after the late service Sunday.The senior choir will rehearse at 7:30 p.m. today.The Cabinet meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday.Evening services will resume in October.
First U.M.First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St., opened a Christian resource center, Words of Wisdom. Call 724-283-6160 for center hours.The church will hold a chicken over biscuit dinner from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at the Epworth Center. Proceeds will benefit the youth group's trip to Belfast, Northern Ireland.Sign-up sheets are available for groups that will discuss "The Shack." Classes will begin May 24 and June 1. Call the church at 724-283-6160 for information.
Glade Run U.P.The men's fellowship of Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, will hold a breakfast at 7 a.m. Saturday at the Country Kitchen in Penn Township.The Glade Run mission group will lead the 2 p.m. Sunday worship service at Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Volunteers are needed to transport residents to the service.Those interested in helping with special music this summer should call the church at 724-898-3503 or contact Carol Jamison at 724-538-9817 or cajamis5@aol.com.
Grace @ Calvary LutheranGrace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., will hold a youth group car wash and bake sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Wal-Mart parking lot on New Castle Road.The women's banquet will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday at the church.The youth group will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday at the church.Parents of youth group teens will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the church.Confirmation and Pac Min will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the church.The church council will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the church.Newsletter items are due May 21 to the church office.
GracewayJenny Taylor will provide special music Sunday at GraceWay Community Church. The church meets at the Center Township Elementary School.The adult Bible study group will begin a new study from Revelation, titled Letting the Seals Loose, at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at King's Family Restaurant on New Castle Road. For information, call 724-290-7007.
Hill U.P.The Rev. Fred Young will be the guest speaker Sunday at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St. The Hill Youth Chorale will perform.Sunday is the last week for children's and adult school Sunday classes.Layette items will be collected Sunday. Suggested donations include baby clothing, diapers, bedding, blankets, crib sheets and small toys. Gently used clothing will be accepted. Donation checks should be made out to Presbyterian Women.Bags of apples will be collected by the deacons this week to benefit the Covenant Cupboard. Cereal is the requested donation for May.The centennial committee is looking for photographs of church activities and groups from 1944 to 1956 when the Rev. Scott McMunn was pastor. All items will be scanned and returned to the owner. Contact Barb Bishop, Mark Hall or Ruth Scott for information.
Mars United Methodist The Mars United Methodist Church, 525 Pittsburgh St., Mars, will hold an after-school ministry rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.Angel Food distribution will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday in the education building.Bible breakfast for teens will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday. This will be the last breakfast until fall.Sunday's service will include a loose change offering.A spaghetti dinner will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. All volunteers should arrive by 4:30 p.m.
Meridian U.P.Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave., is recruiting volunteers to participate in a men's chorus. They will practice at 7 p.m. Thursday. Those interested should call the church office at 724-482-2630.
Mount Chestnut PresbyMount Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422, will hold its last day of Sunday school until fall. A light breakfast will be served to honor Sunday school teachers.The food cupboard will be open at 6:30 p.m. Monday. A prayer service will follow at 7 p.m. at the church.The Mount Chestnut Christian Preschool will hold its last day of school family picnics Monday and Wednesday.
New Life Christian MinistriesBrad French 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 by calling 724-256-0851.Community vacation Bible school directors, Kati Bartlett, Lisa Johns, Shelly Rinaman and Karen Schiebel will share information on Crocodile Dock Sunday as the mission of the month Sunday.Relevant Student Ministries will meet from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Browns' home. For information, visit www.LiveRelevant.com or call Brad French at 724-372-0201.Those interested in serving on the East Liberty Food Kitchen team Saturday should call Rich McCarthy at 724-766-9047.The Mexico mission team will hold a training meeting from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Marshall's home.The ministry staff will meet at 9:30 p.m. May 21 at the C. Matus Store, Main Street, Saxonburg, for a prayer walk. After the walk, the group will meet at Cafe Contrary, 146 Pittsburgh St., Saxonburg.
North Butler Presbyterian North Butler Presbyterian Church, 137 N. Butler Church Road, Chicora, will welcome guest speaker, the Rev. Dan Borchert, to speak Sunday. Borchert is executive director of the Lighthouse, a social service ministry in Butler County.
North Main Street Church of GodNorth Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext., will hold a board of directors meeting at 7 p.m. today.The 60 Plus or Minus group will host the Van Ripers at 7 p.m. today in the sanctuary. They will provide a southern gospel concert.A youth game night will be held at 6 p.m. Friday at the Haven.The church will host a men's movie night at 6 p.m. Friday to view "Sands of Iwo Jima." Men should take meat to grill.A Joani Tabor concert will be held at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the church.The Penn Christian Academy board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday.A church softball game will be held at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday at Prospect Fields.The mission committee will meet at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday.A Celebrate Recovery barbecue will be held at 6 p.m. May 21 at the Haven.
Old Union PresbyOld Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will hold a square dance at 8 p.m. Saturday in the fellowship hall. Food will be available.Items for the May 29 and 30 garage sale may be taken to the church beginning this week. Rental space also is available.A picnic will be held after worship on Sunday. Participants should attend in casual clothing and take a dish to share. Hot dogs, drinks and paper products will be provided. Those willing to help with setup should speak with Peter.Sunday school classes will lead worship Sunday, and good attendance will be recognized.
Saint Andrews U.P.Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St., will hold its first spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday in the Bethany Room.Graduation biographies are due Friday. Call Dave White for details.
St. Mark's evangelical LutheranSt. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., will serve Holy Communion at all weekend services.The youth will meet at noon Sunday in the lounge.The church will hold an appreciation dinner at noon Sunday to recognize all church staff and choirs. Call the church office at 724-287-6741 for reservations.Those graduating from high school or college should notify the church by Saturday to be a part of the recognition service. Call 724-287-6741.The congregation is invited to the graduation exercise and closing program of Children's Hour at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
St. Peter's EpiscopalSt. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St., will host missionary Scot Myhr as he presents information about Christianity in China at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The presentation will be followed by light refreshments.Canon Mary Hays will lead worship services Sunday and will meet with the Vestry after the service.Daughters of the King will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday.
Summit PresbyThe youth group of Summit Presbyterian Church will hold its last pizza sale until fall from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Friday. To order, call the church at 724-287-2378 before Friday.A healing service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday in the sanctuary.Articles for the Summit Herald are due by Monday.A LIFE Butler County presentation will be given for senior citizens at 7 p.m. May 21 at the Christian Community Outreach Building, 650 Saxonburg Road.The church is on the corner of Saxonburg Road and Caldwell Drive, a few miles south of Butler.
Trinity LutheranTrinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township, will hold a children's hour program at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the fellowship hall.Communion will be served at weekend services.Parents, students and teachers are invited to God's Great Banquet during Sunday school Sunday in the fellowship hall. Refreshments will be served.Those graduating from high school or college should e-mail their name and a brief statement of accomplishment to slezakfamily@gmail.com.The quilting group will meet at 9 a.m. May 21.
Trinity PresbyVolunteers from Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township, will serve the community meal from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church.Sign-up sheets are in the narthex for the next Grill'n for God.The Source ministry at the Butler County Community College will not meet through the summer.The Coventri Choir will provide special music Sunday.Copies of Trace and Karen Bender's recent e-mail are available on the narthex table.
Westminster PresbyWestminster Presbyterian Church in America, 420 N. Main St., will hold a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the church. Lunch will be available. Proceeds will benefit the softball team and youth summer missions.
Zion LutheranSunday is the last day of Sunday school at Zion Lutheran Church, 266 Zion Church Road, Concord Township. The youth will be recognized Sunday.
Zion U.M.C.Zion United Methodist Church, 438 Bear Creek Road, Sarver will hold a companions in Christ meeting at 7 p.m. today in room 4.Those reading "The Shack" will meet for discussion at 7 p.m. today in Room 11.Both Sunday services will include Disciple 1 graduation ceremonies in the sanctuary.Youth groups will meet Sunday for the last time until fall.The date for landscaping at Ward Home for Children was moved to 10 a.m. Tuesday.
