Butler Church of the NazareneDebby Shutak will present special music Sunday at Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68. A gift will be given to all ladies. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Don Chamberlain, retired minister on the Pittsburgh District.Church board meetings are Tuesday.The men's prayer ministry will meet Sunday at Panera Bread for breakfast.

Community Life ChurchCommunity Life Church holds services at McQuistion Elementary School. The youth group will attend Acquire the Fire this weekend.The church is collecting paper products in May for the St. Vincent De Paul food bank.For information, contact the church office at 724-287-3303, clcbutler@zoominternet.net or www.clcbutler.org.

Covenant PresbyRabbi Walter Bonninger of the B'Nai Abraham Congregation will teach the Seekers class at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St.All women in the congregation will be given carnations for Mother's Day Sunday.Daryl Kemerer will be the guest organist at the 11 a.m. worship service Sunday.The final Calvin study group will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday.

First English LutheranHoly Communion will be celebrated Sunday at First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St.A healing service will be held at 12:30 p.m. Sunday.The senior choir will rehearse at 7:30 p.m. today.

Glade Run U.P.An all church work day will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia. Participants should take shovels, rakes, wheelbarrows, buckets, brooms, mops and sponges. Beverages and doughnuts will be provided.The deacons will meet at 7 p.m. Monday.The session will meet at 6:40 p.m. Tuesday.Those interested in participating in the summer music ministry should call the church office at 724-898-3503 or contact Carol Jamison at 724-538-9817 or cajamis5@aol.com.

GraceWay Andre Parker and MaryAnn Mahan will provide special music Sunday at the GraceWay Community Church. GraceWay meets at Center Township Elementary School.The adult Bible study group will begin a new study from Revelation titled "Strike Up The Band" at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at King's Restaurant on New Castle Road. For information, call 724-290-7007.A special gift will be presented to all mothers Sunday. The Rev. Dave West will speak on women who follow God's plan for their lives.The steering committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Panera Bread.

Hill United Presbyterian The praise team will sing Saturday at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St. Seminary student Dan Bender will preach that evening.The mixed handbell choir will ring and Rev. Clark Sawyer will preach on the ministry of women Sunday.The Pentecost offering will be collected during worship services in May and will be used to benefit children at risk.The church will sell perennials and garden plants Saturday at the Butler Master Gardeners Day at the Succop Conservancy. Those wishing to donate plants should take them to the church's table by 9:30 a.m.The centennial committee will meet at 11:30 a.m. Monday in the fellowship hall.College students and young adults will meet for a small group Bible study beginning this month. Contact Dan Bender to complete a questionnaire.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranGrace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., will hold a property work day at 9 a.m. Saturday. The ladies will meet for project day at 1 p.m. Saturday.The last day to order for Angel Food Ministries for May is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.Faith Shapers will meet at 6 p.m. Monday at the church.The youth committee will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday.The finance committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.All other committees will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday. A brown bag supper will be held at 6:15 p.m.The bell choir will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the church.The youth group fundraiser will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. May 14 at Pizza Hut on West Cunningham Street.

Mars United Presbyterian Mars United Presbyterian Church, 232 Crowe Ave., Mars, will take orders from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday for Angel Food Ministries. Distribution will be held May 16.Bible breakfast for teens will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday.Mary Anderson Memorial Scholarship applications are due to the church office Monday.The after school program will accept donations for the rummage sale all week starting Sunday. Clothing, large appliances and large furniture will not be accepted. For information, call Heidi at 724-625-1488My School preschool's art shows will be held Monday and Tuesday. Church members are asked to help with set up Friday and with hospitality Monday and Tuesday.The Mars United Methodist Church praise band will perform Sunday.

Meridian United Presbyterian The children will present a special music program at the 11 a.m. Mother's Day Sunday service at Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave.Registrations for summer vacation Bible school are being accepted. Call 724-482-2630.

Mount Chestnut PresbyterianMount Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422, will hold a National Day of Prayer service at 7 p.m. today.The youth will attend Acquire the Fire from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday and from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday. They will then have an overnighter at the church.The women's choir and handbell choir will perform Sunday. All mothers will receive a gift.

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 by calling 724-256-0851.A ladies' day tea will be held from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Sunday at the South Butler Primary School. Women and girls are invited to the continental brunch.Relevant Student Ministries will not meet Sunday.Students in grades six to 12 are invited to have breakfast with Brad at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday at Kelley's Restaurant on Main Street in Saxonburg. For information, call 724-372-0201 or visit www.LiveRelevant.com.The elders council will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Fecich home.The ministry staff will meet at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Kelley's Restaurant.Teens and adults, 13 and older, are invited to join the New Life softball team. For information, call Aaron Johns at 724-283-2647 in the evening.

Nixon United Methodist Nixon United Methodist Church, 334 Airport Road, will hold a Muffins for Mothers tea between the early and late services Sunday. All ladies are invited.

North Main St. Church of GodNorth Main Street Church of God, 1201 North Main Street Extension, will participate in a softball game at 6 p.m. today at Prospect Fields. Other softball games will be held at 6 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, also at Prospect Fields.The mother/daughter tea will be held at noon Sunday in the fellowship hall. Ladies are asked to take their own tea cups.The board of directors will meet at 7 p.m. May 14 in the conference room.The 60 Plus or Minus group will host the Van Ripers, who will present Southern Gospel music at 7 p.m. May 14.

Old Union Presbyterian On Saturday, the youth group of Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will volunteer at the Special Olympics Summer Games and then compete in the Amazing Race. They will leave the church at 7 a.m. and return in the late afternoon.The building committee will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 East Jefferson St., will hold dinner with friends at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Waterhole Restaurant in Harmony. R.S.V.P. to Barb Gallagher tonight.The church will participate in a guided walk to see wildflowers from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Jennings Environmental Center. Call Lori Haughey by Saturday to sign up.Volunteers to make desserts and to help with set up, serving and cleanup are needed for the May 15 spaghetti dinner. To sign up, see Dale Hutchison or Dave Landis.

Springdale Lutheran Springdale Lutheran Church, 1061 Mahood Road, West Sunbury, will hold a Mother's Day celebration dinner from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday. Choices include a stuffed chicken breast or stuffed pork chop. The dinner will include a Chinese auction and a bake sale.The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be shared Sunday.Parish council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Zion Lutheran Church.

St. John's United Church of ChristSt. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City, will show a Mother's Day video at both services Sunday.A special offering to benefit St. Paul Homes will also be taken.The mother/daughter tea will be held at 6 p.m. today in the fellowship hall.The Mother's Day organ concert will begin at 3 p.m. Sunday in the sanctuary.

St. Paul Roman Catholic St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, 128 N. McKean St. will hold a holy hour for peace at 7 p.m. Monday at the church.

St. Peter's Episcopal The church school children of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St., will sing Sunday.The Episcopal Church women will meet at noon May 14. Participants should take their own lunches. Dessert will be provided. A representative from VOICe will speak.

Summit Presbyterian The men of Summit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Drive, will hold a men's breakfast at 7 a.m. Saturday at Jefferson Center Presbyterian Church. For information, call the church office at 724-287-2378.Those interested in helping with the mother/daughter dinner should call Phil Henkel. The dinner will begin at 6 p.m. Saturday.The deacons will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday and the deacons and Session will meet at 7 p.m.

Trinity LutheranTrinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township, will offer Holy Communion Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township.A schedule of games for the church league softball team is included in May's Trinity Alive.A meeting for those helping with vacation Bible school will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday.The last WELCA Bible study will be held Wednesday. It will include a potluck luncheon.Drinks and dessert will be provided.The church is collecting drink mixes for the Covenant Community Food Bank.

Trinity Presbyterian Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township, will recognize mothers during Sunday services.The praise band Life Everlasting will provide special music.Those attending Acquire the Fire in Pittsburgh Friday and Saturday need to be at the church no later than noon Friday.Trinity Fellowship will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Hoover's Restaurant. Sign up in the narthex for reservations.The Covenant Food Cupboard needs rice and dried beans this month.The new women's Bible study, "Stepping Up a Journey through the Psalms," will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the church.The first VBS planning session will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

White Oak Springs Presbyterian The White Oak Springs Presbyterian Church, 102 Shannon Road, Renfrew, will honor women in the church Sunday at the Shannon Pavilion, weather permitting.Zelienople Church of ChristThe Zelienople Church of Christ, 112 Mennonite Lane, Harmony, will hold a prayer walk from 5 to 6:30 p.m. today for the National Day of Prayer. Call Jody Eldridge at 724-452-4295 to sign up.A communitywide prayer service will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. today at Shelter A at the Zelienople Community Park. Refreshments will be served. Please call the Rev. Reid Moon at 724-816-2035 for information or visit www.hzchurches.org.

Zion LutheranZion Lutheran Church, 266 Zion Church Road, Concord Township, will hold a Mother's Day brunch at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. There will be no Sunday school that day.The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be shared Sunday.Parish council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Zion United Methodist Zion United Methodist Church, 438 Bear Creek Road, Sarver, is collecting baby bottles Sunday for Life Choices.Church members will participate in landscaping at Ward Home for Children from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday in Pittsburgh. Volunteers should meet at the church for carpooling and take small hand tools and gardening gloves. Contact Gerry Riemer for information.Volunteers are needed May 16 for Angel Food Ministries food distribution day. Contact Jennifer Cadamore for information.