Butler Church of the NazareneMusic for the 10:45 a.m. Sunday service at Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68, will be provided by Chrisann Green. Children's Church will be directed by Amber Reckner. All veterans present will be honored.The final Caravan Kids Club meeting will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. The Explorer's Class, led by Al Martsolf, has scheduled a fishing trip to Lake Arthur on Wednesday.Paper towels are being collected during May for the hospitality committee. Funds are being collected for the new landscaping project directed by Gary Shutak. Contributions should be marked "Landscaping."

Chapel on the Hill Assembly of GodAn evangelistic crusade will be held during the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday services at Chapel on the Hill Assembly of God Church, Route 208, Emlenton. Ministers Mikey and Shereen Chesier will lead the service. For information, call the church office at 724-867-6771.

Christ Community U.M.The summer schedule of worship at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, Butler Township, begins this weekend with services at 6:30 p.m. Saturday and the contemporary service at 8:30 a.m. Sunday and the traditional service at 10 a.m. Sunday.The Chancel Choir banquet will be held Wednesday at the church.

Christ's OutreachAfour-part sermon series on "The Da Vinci Code"will begin this week at Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Avenue.The Inner Change Praise Band will provide music for the Saturday service and Tammy Summers and Alexis Summers will provide music for the Sunday service.The Boy Scout Troup will host a car wash from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Wal-Mart.The final Wednesday fellowship dinner will be held at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday. Participants should take a dish to share. The Kids Caravan graduation ceremony will follow the dinner at 7 p.m.

Covenant PresbyMembers and friends of Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St., who have served in the armed forces will be honored during the 11 a.m. Sunday service. Those in attendance will be invited to tell the congregation the number of years served, theater of assignment and other details. Family members of deceased veterans may also participate. Uniforms, medals, photos and other memorabilia will be on display.The annual Ecclesiastical Meeting of the Congregation of Covenant Church will be held after the 11 a.m. Sunday service. Nominations will be accepted for the office of elder and the Church Officer Nominating Committee will be received. Committees and session groups will also present reports.

First BaptistGraduation ceremonies for the first high school class graduating of First Baptist Christian School will be held at 7 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St. The ceremony is open to the public.

First U.M.The Great Mysteries of the Bible small group of First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St., will begin a new study on the book of Job on June 5. The class meets at 6 p.m. every other Monday in the Dickson Room. For information, call the church office at 724-283-6160.Graduation Sunday will be observed June 4.The church youth programs will hold a joint lock-in from 9 p.m. Sunday to 6 a.m. Monday.

Faith Fellowship AllianceThe youth of Faith Fellowship Alliance Church, 200 Faithway-Fared Drive, will host a work day at 9 a.m. Saturday at the church. Participants will work on the church grounds including the playground, sand area and shelter. Lunch will be served. To participate, call the Rev. Jeff Lonsinger at 724-287-2700.

Glade Run U.P.Areception will be held between the 8:45 and 11 a.m. Sunday services at Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, for Jennifer Dillner Haddox, who is graduating with a master of divinity degree from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary.Church offices will be closed Monday in honor of Memorial Day.Summer Sunday school will begin at 9:50 June 4 in the large Sunday school room.Musicians are now being sought to perform during Sunday services this summer while the choir is not in session. To volunteer, call 724-898-3503 or 724-538-9817.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranThere will be no youth group meeting Sunday at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St.A meeting and lunch will be held at noon June 1 for those who have helped or would like to help with the soup and sandwich lunches.

Graceway CommunityMary Ann Mahan and Jenny Taylor will present vocal and instrumental music for the 10 a.m. Sunday service at GraceWay Community Church, Center Township Elementary School, Mercer Road, Center Township. In honor of Memorial Day, the service will include recognition of men and women who have given their lives in service to the country.The youth group of GraceWay Community Church will host a spaghetti dinner and silent auction from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in the fellowship hall at St. Peter Roman Catholic Church. The event will subsidize the youth trip to the Creation Christian music festival. Cost is $6.50 for adults and $3 for children age 12 and younger.The Wednesday Bible study group will begin a new study entitled, "Just What Kind of a God Are You?" at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Rocky Mountain Deli, Main Street. Soup and sandwiches will be served at 5:30 p.m. The cost is a donation.

Hill U.P.Brian Mueller, a student at Malone College, will perform a vocal solo at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service of Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St.There will be no Sunday School classes this weekend. Sunday school for all ages will resume June 4. Children age 3 through grade 6 should report to the Deacon's Room for Veggie Tales Sunday school at 9:15 a.m. Child care is available for children age 2 and younger beginning at 9 a.m.A send-off luncheon will be held on after the June 4 service for the Hill Youth Chorale before their trip to New York City. Reservations are required. For information, contact Kathy Sawyer.

Jefferson Center PresbyEncounter contemporary worship services will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Jefferson Center Presbyterian Church, 390 Frazier Road, Saxonburg. The services will be held each Wednesday throughout the summer. For information, call the church at 724-352-2400, or visit www.jcpeace.org.

Meridian U.P.Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave., will prepare and serve the 5 p.m. Wednesday Community Dinner at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church.The Sarah Elizabeth Circle will have a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. June 1 in room 15. Their next meeting will be at 1 p.m. Sept. 7.

New Life Christian MinistriesMemorial Sunday will be observed with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag on Sunday during the children's time in worship at New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch School Auditorium, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg.Teams of children, teens and adults will prayer walk in the Saxonburg area from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Sunday. Persons are to meet at the flagpole at Knoch Senior High School at 9 a.m. for a time for prayer.Church offices will be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day.A church picnic will be held June 4 following the worship services at 127 Knoch Road. Those attending are to take a covered dish to share, no desserts. Persons serving in the mission field will be commissioned at the end of the picnic.

North Main St. Church of GodThe Celebrate Recovery group will host a training session from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext.The church softball team will play at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Prospect Ball Field.The church office will be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day.An end-of-the-year party for children age 4 through grade 5 will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Noah's Park. The event will include a preview of vacation Bible school. Noah's Park activities will resume in the fall.

Old Union PresbyThe summer schedule begins this week at Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars. There will be no Sunday school classes and worship will begin at 10 a.m. Weather permitting, summer services will be held in the pavilion.Seedlings from the linden tree are now available for a donation to the building fund. To claim one, contact Ed Kosinski.The Mars Memorial Day service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the VFWHall on Mars-Valencia Road.Updated copies of the church address and phone list are available in the back of the church. Copies of the congregational photograph taken Palm Sunday are now available for purchase. Cost is 12 cents for a 4- by 6-inch copy, 79 cents for a 5- by 7-inch or $2.99 for a n 8- by 10-inch. To order, talk with the Rev. Peter DeVries.Anyone who would like to lead the lesson for one night of Bible School in July should sign up in the back of the church or speak to Becky McMaster.The Strawberry Festival will be held June 10. Sign up in the back of the church to help pick strawberries or held at the festival. Donations of supplies are also needed.

Sarver Free MethodistAfallen heroes service will be held at 10:45 a.m. Sunday at Sarver Free Methodist Church, 509 Sarver Road, Sarver. The service will include patriotic music performed by gospel country artist Randy Quinn, a rifle salute by the Armstrong County American Legion Honor Guard and a display of more than 2,000 wooden crosses, symbolizing those who have lost their lives in the War in Iraq.Veterans present will be recognized, and the guest speaker will be retired Navy chaplain E. Dean Cook. For information, contact the church office at 724-353-2110.

St. John U.C.C.The youth of St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City, will be featured in music and story at the 11 a.m. Sunday service.The "Back to the Barn" Memorial Day picnic and worship, sponsored by the 8:35 Alive Worship Team will begin at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Roland Herb farm. Dinner is set for 5:30 p.m. and music and worship will follow at 7 p.m. Attendees should take a covered dish and lawn chairs.

St. Peter's EpiscopalMembers of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St., will celebrate Ascension Day with other area Lutherans at 7 p.m. today at Trinity Lutheran Church.To participate in the Katie's Garden Project, contact Donna Eubanks at 724-352-4067."Our Daily Bread"devotionals for June, July and August are now available in the back of the church.

Trinity LutheranA blood drive until 6 p.m. today from at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township.Ashared Ascension Day service with Holy Communion for Lutherans and Episcopalians will be held at 7 p.m. today at the church.Holy Communion will be offered at the 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 a.m. Sunday services.Pick-up for the vegetable plants for Katie's Garden will be at 10 a.m. Saturday. They may be planted then or at the volunteer's convenience.The church office will be closed Monday in celebration of Memorial Day.

Trinity PresbyPentecost offering envelopes will be received June 4 at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township.Summer camp brochures for Westminister Highlands and Camp Lambec are available in the narthex. Scholarships are available for those who need financial help. Requests for aid should be submitted to Betty Sandala or Joan Miller as soon as possible.Alist of graduates to be recognized is now being compiled. Names of high school are college graduates should be submitted to the church office.Volunteers are needed for wheelchair escort chapel service at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center for Sunday and June 4. To volunteer, contact the church office.Volunteers are also needed to help with vacation Bible school.

White Oak Springs PresbyThe Rev. Alan Adams, Executive Presbyter of the Beaver-Butler Presbytery, will be the guest preacher at the 9:45 a.m. Sunday service at White Oak Springs Presbyterian Church, 102 Shannon Road, Renfrew. Moments of Fellowship will follow the worship service.