Religious Roundup
Butler Church of the NazareneThe Ladies Trio and Gwen Atkinson will provide music for the Sunday morning service at Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68, Butler Township.The Caravan program will resume Wednesday. Meetings are held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and are open to children in kindergarten through grade six. For information, contact the church office 724-482-4116 and leave a message for Jim Green.
Christ Community U.M.Several Spiritual Gifts classes have been scheduled for September at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, Butler Township. Designed to help members identify how their talents could be used in the church, classes will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 11 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 23 and 30. For information, contact the church office at 724-287-4462.
Christ's OutreachSunday is the final day to turn in Campbell brand product labels at Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave. The labels will be used for school supplies for the Sun Valley Indian School.Ameeting will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday for all teachers and helpers for Caravan.Crisis Care Kits will be distributed at church services Saturday and Sunday and should be returned to the church by September 30.
Community LifeCommunity Life Church, McQuistion Elementary School, will hold a church picnic Sunday at Butler Memorial Park. The event will begin with a service at 11 a.m. in the Rotary Shelter. The picnic will follow the service.The youth group will meet Sept. 6 at the home of Ben and Amanda Ogle.
Covenant PresbyThe Rev. Dr. William Jamieson will be the guest preacher for the 10 a.m. Sunday service at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St. Jamieson is a retired Presbyterian minister who served as pastor of Westminster Church in Evans City for 28 years. Larry and Sarah Morrison will provide music for the service.
CrosswayAn outdoor family service will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday in the Oak Grove at CrossWay Church of the Assemblies of God, 109 Davis Road, Valencia. The service will feature a concert by musicians, Mark and Jana Snavely. Apicnic will follow the service.For information, call 724-898-4600 or visit www.CrossWayChurch.org.
Grace @ Calvary LutheranDue to Labor Day, there will be no Gracefull Needles meeting this weekend at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St.Chris Wagner will lead the Sunday service. There will be no Communion served this week.There will be no youth group meeting this week.
Graceway CommunityLyric Ackelson and Tim Jones will provide music for the 10 a.m. Sunday service at GraceWay Community Church, Center Township Elementary School, Mercer Road.The rain date for the GraceWay all-church picnic at Camp Lutherlyn is Sept. 9. The event will be held from 4:30 p.m. until dark. For details, call 724-290-7007.
Hill U.P.The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be celebrated during weekend services at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St. Beth Weiland will provide music at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service.Music ministry rehearsals resume Sept. 6. The adult handbell choir will rehearse at 6:30 p.m. followed by the Chancel Choir rehearsals at 7:30 p.m. New members are welcome.Adult and youth volunteers interested in working with Kids' Club should contact Kathy Sawyer or Maryanne Puente.Covenant Cupboard food requests for September are peanut butter and jelly. Donations should be placed in the food barrel in the overflow room.
Meridian U.P.The office of Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave., Butler Township, will be closed Monday in observance of Labor Day.The Sarah Elizabeth Circle will resume meetings at 1 p.m. Sept. 6 in Room 15.
Nixon U.M.There will be no 8:30 a.m. service Sunday at Nixon United Methodist Church, 334 Airport Road, Penn Township.Tyler Geary will provide music at the 10 a.m. service. Participants should take a symbol of their work to be dedicated during the service.
North Main St. Church of GodThe office at North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext., will be closed Monday in observance of Labor Day.Wednesday evening programs will resume this week, beginning with a fellowship dinner at 6 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Bible studies for all ages choir rehearsals follow at 7 p.m.A Back 2 Skool Bash will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday for students in grades six to 12. The bash will feature games, a barbecue and music. Youth who take a friend will receive a free item from the snack bar.
Oak Hills ChristianThe Oak Hills Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, Old Plank and Township Line Roads, Butler Township, will begin its fall schedule Sunday. Sunday school will start at 9:30 a.m. and worship will begin at 10:45 a.m.Bible study classes will resume at 7 p.m. Sept. 6, with the Book of Leviticus.
Old Union PresbyDue to the holiday weekend, Sunday events in September at Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will be moved back one week.
Park U.P.Park United Presbyterian Church, 115 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople, will host its golf tournament at 9 a.m. Sept. 8 at Strawberry Ridge. Snacks will be served at the turn. Prizes and a luncheon are offered at the conclusion of the event. Cost is $50 per golfer. Proceeds will be designated to a church mission.Rally Day will be held Sept. 9 at the church. The event will feature a visit from the Bird Man between the 9 and 11 a.m. services. A continental breakfast will be served.
Saint Andrews U.P.Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St., will host a Dinner with Friends at 6 p.m. Sept. 8 at Hartman's Water Hole in Harmony. For reservations, contact Becky Thomas.
Saxonburg Memorial PresbyThe 8 a.m. Sunday service at Saxonburg Memorial Presbyterian Church, Main Street, Saxonburg, will be held in the large church.Choir practice will begin at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday in the Choir Room. Those interested in joining should attend.Rally Day will begin at 9 a.m. Sept. 9. There will be no Kid Zone that day.Stephen Ministers training will begin the third week of September. Books must be ordered by the first week. For details, call 724-297-5293 or 724-272-2001.The family retreat will be held January 11 to 13 at Laurelville Retreat Center in Mount Pleasant. Linda McDonald is now accepting reservations. Forms are available at the church.
St. John U.C.C.Communion will be served at the 8:35 Alive and 10 a.m. Sunday services at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City.Adult choir practices resume at 7 p.m. Wednesdays during the fall.Rally Day will be held Sept. 9 at the church. On that day, the regular schedule will resume with services at 8:35 and 11 a.m. and Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.
St. Peter's EpiscopalThe regular worship schedule will resume Sunday at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St. Aservice with Holy Communion will be held at 8:15 a.m., and a communion service followed by a coffee hour will start at 10:30 a.m.Christian Formation will resume at 9 a.m. Sunday with a kick-off waffle breakfast.An all-parish meeting will be held after the 10:30 a.m. service and coffee hour Sept. 9.
Summit PresbySummit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Drive, Jefferson Township, will host a service with Communion at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. The fall worship service will resume Sept. 9.The church office will be closed Monday for Labor Day. The First Place group will move their meeting to 6 p.m. Tuesday.
Trinity LutheranThe men of Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township, will meet at 8 a.m. Saturday for breakfast and Bible study.The Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist will be celebrated at the 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday services.The annual corn roast will be held at 5 p.m. Monday in picnic shelter. Participants should use the RSVP form in the bulletin or call the church office at 724-287-1977 for reservations.Awomen's Bible study will begin at 10 a.m. Sept. 6 in Fellowship Hall. The study will continue with the theme "Bad Girls of the Bible."
Trinity PresbyMark Frailey will be the guest speaker Sunday at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township. Missy Hamilton will provide music. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be celebrated.The Ruth Circle will meet at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at King's restaurant. After lunch, the group will return to the church for a meeting and Bible study led by Cheryl Livengood.
Zion U.M.Sunday school teachers and class assignments will be announced at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at Zion United Methodist Church, Bear Creek Road, Sarver. Sunday school will begin at 9:45 a.m.Church members interested in joining the choir should contact Davlin Hupp for information. Rehearsals are at 7 p.m. Wednesdays, beginning this week.
