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The Green Team of Calvin Presbyterian Church, 415 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople, will host a Green Fair between services Sunday in the fellowship hall. The team will offer suggestions for the congregation to be more aware of the environment as summer approaches.

For information, call 724-452-7560 or visit calvinchurchzelie.org.

Christ's OutreachChrist's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave., will host an informational meeting at 10 a.m. Monday to discuss plans for an over 55 ministry called Prime Timers.The church will collect crisis care kits May 3 and 13. Plastic bags can be picked up at the church along with instructions for filling.COC Crusaders will attend district quiz finals Saturday.

Community Life Community Life Church holds service every Sunday at McQuistion Elementary School Sundays"Getting into His Presence" will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the YWCA on West Cunningham Street.The laundromat ministry members will meet after the service on Sunday.For information, contact the church office at 724-287-3303, clcbutlerzoominternet.net or website www.clcbutler.org.

Covenant Life Covenant Life Church, 220 New Castle St., will hold a women's prayer gathering at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday.The youth group, grades five to 12, will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Covenant Presbyterian Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St., will celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Baptism during the 11 a.m. service.The Noisy Offering of loose change will be received during the Sunday worship service.Church participants will leave the church at 1:30 p.m. Sunday to travel to the Heinz Chapel in Pittsburgh for the Calvin festival worship service sponsored by the Pittsburgh Chapter of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians.The Calvin study group will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the assembly room.

Fellowship Baptist Fellowship Baptist Church, 3727 Oneida Valley Road, Emlenton, will hold its missions conference beginning at 7 p.m. Wednesday through May 2. May 3 services will be held at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Keynote speaker will be the Rev. Bill Duttry of First Baptist Church of Milford in Ohio. Missionaries to Egypt, Italy, Malawi and the Caribbean will present their ministries.The youth group will hold a red-eye all-nighter at 7 p.m. Friday at the church. Teens should be picked up at 9 a.m.A men's prayer breakfast will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday.For information, call 724-867-5911.

Fenelton United Methodist Fenelton United Methodist Church, Fenelton-Chicora Road, Fenelton, will hold a contemporary service at 6 p.m. Sunday. The service, hosted by the Buffalo Charge, will include contemporary music, communion and an informal atmosphere.

First Baptist Church of Evans CityConcerned Women for Missions of First Baptist Church of Evans City, 242 S. Washington Ave., will meet at 7 p.m. today. Speaker will be Jyn Woods.An AWANA dinner and closing program will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday. Meteorologist Dennis Bowman will be the guest speaker.

First English LutheranThe senior choir of First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St., will hold rehearsal at 7:30 p.m. today.Services with Holy Communion will be held at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday.The junior youth Cinco de Mayo party will be held at 12:30 p.m. Sunday.

First BaptistThe Berean Sunday school class of First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will hold a hoagie dinner class social at 5 p.m. Friday in the Baptist Youth Center.Men and boys of the church are invited to a prayer breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the BYC.The church will conduct a service at Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center from 2 to 3 p.m. Monday.

First United Methodist First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St., will hold a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday in the Epworth Center. Call the church for information or to sign up. Walk-ins welcome.

Gospel Fellowship Presbyterian Dan Jenny, director of Tumpline Ministries, and his wife Jan, will present a report of their seven-month mission internship in Chile at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Gospel Fellowship Presbyterian Church, 161 McFann Road, Valencia.

Grace@Calvary LutheranGrace@Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., will hold a treasure hunter's sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Lunch will be available.Youth group will meet at 6 p.m. Sunday at the church.Faith Shapers will meet at 5 p.m. Monday at the church.Confirmation class will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday in the church library.The bell choir will practice at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the church.A soup and sandwich luncheon will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 30. The public is welcome.

GraceWay Edith McCandless and Mary Jo Burkholder will provide special music Sunday at GraceWay Community Church. The church meets at Center Township Elementary School.Adult Bible study will continue at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at King's Family Restaurant, New Castle Road.For information, call 724-290-7007.

Hill United Presbyterian Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St., will recognize usher teams and greeters at a reception after the 10:30 a.m. service Sunday.Junior high game night will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday at the church. Senior high game night will be held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Contact Dan Bender for information.The Kingdom Ringers will practice from 5 to 6 p.m. Sunday. HYLights youth fellowship will follow at 6 p.m.Anyone 16 and older is welcome to join the church's co-ed softball team. Those interested should sign up at the church or contact Pastor Sawyer.

Meridian United Presbyterian The Heavenly Bells bell choir will present a special musical program at the 11 a.m. Sunday worship service at Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave. The community is invited.

Mt. Chestnut PresbyterianMt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422, will hold a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.A Discipleship 201 class will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday. Pastor Curtis will teach.A spring clean-up day will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday. Participants should take tools and work gloves.The Discipleship 201 Class will begin this Sunday at 10 a.m. taught by Pastor Curtis. No prior registration is required.

New Life Christian MinistriesThe Rev. Chris Marshall will begin the series on the Lord's Prayer 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 Come Let Us Build update will be shared during Sunday service.The community vacation Bible school directors will meet at 11:30 a.m. Sunday.Class 101 Journey to Discipleship will be held at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at the Marshalls' home.Students in grades six through 12 are invited to share breakfast with Brad at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday at Kelley's Restaurant on Main Street in Saxonburg. For information, visit www.LiveRelevant.com.The ministry staff will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday for fellowship.Women should register for the women's retreat to be held May 15 to 17. To register, contact Sandy Ritchey at 412-795-2997 or slritchey54gmail.com.

North Main Street Church of GodNorth Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext., will hold a Dave Ramsey simulcast "Town Hall for Hope" at 8 p.m. Thursday.The 30-hour famine will be held from 12:30 p.m. Friday to 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the Haven.The Uganda mission team will hold a garage sale from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at 1502 N. Main St. Ext.The Superstart Preteen Conference will be held Friday and Saturday in Cincinnati. Participants will leave the church at 5 p.m. Friday and will return at 10:30 p.m. Saturday.The young adult spring cleaning party will be held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Call Jeremy Plaisted for information.The stewardship committee will meet at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday.

Old Union PresbyterianSunday will be youth day at Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars. The youth group will lead worship and join other youth for a Gateway Clipper Cruise. They will leave the church at 5 p.m. and return at 9 p.m. For information, see Peter.Registration for church youth planning to attend Westminster Highlands July 26 to 31 are due next week.A soup supper will be held Saturday. Help is needed beginning at 9 a.m. Friday and from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday.

Park United PresbyterianTeens from Park United Presbyterian Church, 115 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople, will participate in the Beaver Butler riverboat cruise at 5 p.m. Sunday at the Gateway Clipper Dock.

Saxonburg Memorial Presbyterian Saxonburg Memorial Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Main St., Saxonburg, will hold an 8 a.m. service Sunday in the little church. A 9 a.m. service will be held in the sanctuary of the big church. These times are for this Sunday only. A new members class will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday in the Roebling House.Volunteers are needed for Kids Zone Sundays.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranSt. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., will hold a pastor's inquirers class from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Those who wish to join the church will be received May 10.The youth group will meet at 6 p.m. Sunday.

St. Paul Roman Catholic St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, 128 N. McKean St., will hold a Mass in Spanish at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Spanish speakers, as well as native English speakers, are welcome. The next Mass will be held May 31.

St. Peter's EpiscopalSt. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St., is seeking volunteers to gather and deliver canned goods to the food cupboard at 9 a.m. Sunday.Vestry members will meet after the 10:30 a.m. service Sunday.Daughters of the King will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday.

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 Jefferson Center Presbyterian Church's fellowship hall.Children in kindergarten through third grade are invited to an acolyte training session at 10 a.m. Saturday. Participants should meet Pastor Jonathan in the sanctuary.A spring bash fundraiser will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Christian Community Outreach Building, 650 Saxonburg Road. Proceeds will benefit His Kids Christian School. The fundraiser will include food, crafts, vendor tables, a basket auction, games and a bake sale.The church will hold a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday.The youth group will hold a dinner and movie night from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday.The all-committee meeting night has been changed to 7 p.m. Tuesday. This is a change in the calendar.

Trinity LutheranTrinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township, will plant early vegetables at 9 a.m. Saturday in Katie's Garden.Holy Communion will be shared at weekend services.A farewell brunch for Tina Brown, secretary and organist, will be held between Sunday services. May 1 is her last day.WELCA will hold its breakfast and Bible study at 10 a.m. Thursday.A new members class will be held during Sunday school in May. Contact Pastor Tom or Vicar Cinda for information.

Trinity Presbyterian Volunteers from Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township, will serve from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday at the Covenant Food Cupboard.COGZ (Children of God's Zone), for children ages 3 to 11, will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday. Age-appropriate activities will include fun videos and lessons, games, crafts and snacks.The sanctuary will be open for prayer from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday.A potluck for ladies who participated in the women's Bible study will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. April 30 in the fellowship hall.

Zion United Methodist ChurchZion United Methodist Church, 438 Bear Creek Road, Sarver, will hold its mission encounter event during services Sunday. Mission representatives will speak and answer questions. A breakfast will be served at 9 a.m. and lunch will be served at noon in the fellowship hall.An offering will be collected Sunday for Native American ministries.Baby bottles for Life Choices are available in the narthex. Participants should take bottles to fill and return them by May 10. For information, contact Linda Stack.

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