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Butler Church of the NazareneVonda Mishler, a student of ministerial studies, will speak at the 10:45 a.m. Sunday worship service at Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68."Moments with Missions" will be at 6 p.m. Sunday.The youth will attend the Acquire the Fire conference in Pittsburgh Friday and Saturday.The ladies banquet will be held May 8 at the church. All ladies are invited. For more information call Millie Martsolf at 724-282-0908.

Community LifeCommunity Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary School.The church will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. tonight at Butler Memorial Park to join in the National Day of Prayer.The church is collecting paper products on Sundays in May for the St. Vincent DePaul Food Cupboard.The youth group will attend the "Acquire the Fire" conference in Pittsburgh Friday and Saturday.The five-week Wednesday series, "Getting in His Presence," will continue at the YWCA on West Cunningham Street.The church will hold a baby and small child dedication May 11.For more information, contact the church office at 724-287-3303, clcbutler@zoominternet.net, or www.clcbutler.org.

Concord PresbyNew times for worship and church school will begin Sunday for Concord Presbyterian Church, 625 Hooker Road, West Sunbury. Worship will be at 9:30 a.m. with church school for all ages at 10:45 a.m.The New Mexico Mission Team will hold a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the church and a spaghetti dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. May 8 in the church social room.

Covenant PresbyCovenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St., will observe the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper during the 11 a.m. worship service, May 11, Pentecost Sunday.The Seekers Class will present, "A Day at the Seminary" at 9:30 a.m. Sunday in the Assembly room.

First BaptistThe Women's Missionary Fellowship of First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will meet Tuesday at the Baptist Youth Center. Carol Stamm will speak at the 9 a.m. session with Shirley Jackman hosting. Kassie Gusarenko will speak with Carole Gwilt as hostess at the 7 p.m. session.The First Baptist Christian School high school boys will participate in a game night from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday at the Baptist Youth Center.A school sports banquet is set for 5:30 p.m. Saturday at the Legacy Banquet Center in Grove City.Monday is bring-a-friend day at the church.

First Baptist Church of Evans CityFirst Baptist Church of Evans City, 242 S. Washington St., will have representatives from Slippery Rock Baptist Camp in the Sunday morning service to present upcoming camp events.The church will observe the Lord's Supper in the Sunday evening service.The ladies spring banquet will be held at 6 p.m. May 6 at the church. For tickets call the church office at 724-538-8341.

First English LutheranFirst English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St., will hold a service at 6 p.m. Saturday.The mother-daughter banquet, "The Sounds of Music," will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. A sign-up sheet is in the church social room.Lutherlyn scholarship funds are available for any youth wishing to attend camp this summer.Open house will be held from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Lutherlyn.

First PresbyDue to the illness of some of the Bakerstown Praise Band members, the First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown, Route 8 at Heckert Road, has canceled Friday's Cinco de Mayo concert.

Glade Run U.P.Communion will be celebrated at both Sunday services at Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia.The 8:45 Worship Planning Team will meet at 7 p.m. Monday.Please call the church office at 724-898-3503 with the names of those graduating from high school, college or any other institution of higher learning.A church work day will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Bring gloves, rakes, buckets, brushes.

Grace@calvaryGrace@Calvary Church, 123 E. Diamond St., will hold a work day at 8 a.m. Saturday at the church.A grab-and-go breakfast will be available from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Sunday in the social hall. There will be a offering taken for Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society.The treasure hunter's sale will be held May 8-10. Items may be dropped off at the church Social Hall from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Hill U.P.The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be celebrated during weekend services at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St., Butler.During the 6 p.m. Saturday worship services in May, the praise team will present secular songs that reflect worship and reflection. The song "Shambala" by Three Dog Night will be performed Saturday.The children's book discussion group will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday beginning May 7 to discuss "The Gospel According to Harry Potter." Children who have read the first four Harry Potter books should meet in the children's library.The Hill Youth Chorale will sell free trade coffee and tea following Sunday worship.The women's Bible study will hold a luncheon at 11 a.m. Tuesday.The Memories of Hill luncheon will be held at noon May 7.Covenant Cupboard food request for May is cereal.

Mars U.P.Mars United Presbyterian Church, Crowe Avenue, will hold a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday.Junior choir rehearsal will be held at 9:30 a.m. preparing for the Mother's Day program.

Meridian U.P.The Mission Prayer Breakfast will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday in Room 15 at Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave.The Senior High Youth Group will be leading the 11 a.m. Sunday service.The Deacons will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Mt. Chestnut PresbyMt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422, will send the youth group to the "Acquire the Fire" conference Friday and Saturday.Both Sunday worship services will include communion.The Food Cupboard will be offered at 6:30 p.m. Monday.The annual mother-daughter banquet will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Reservations are required and a program is included.North Main Street church of GodThe 11th annual Men and Boys Wild Game Feast will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday in the fellowship hall at the North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext. Tickets are available in advanc and at the door.The youth will lead the 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship service.The Inspirational Hymn Sing will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. in the parlor. Lauren McCarrier will provide the special music and light refreshment will be served.The 60 Plus and/or Minus group will meet at noon May 8 in the Fellowship Hall. The program by Isabella Stephens will tell of her near death experience of being caught in a tornado. Please bring a tureen to share.

North Washington PresbyNew times for worship and church school for the North Washington Presbyterian Church, 714 Fairview Road, North Washington, will begin Sunday. Church school classes for all ages will be at 9:45 a.m. with the worship service at 11 a.m.Sunday is homecoming Sunday. Those who have been members for 50 or more years and those who have been members for 25 years will be honored in the morning service with a dinner to follow in the social room. Those attending are to bring a dessert to share. The rest of the meal will be provided.

Oak Hills ChristianThe Oak Hills Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), corner of Township Line and Old Plank Roads, invites members and friends to a mother-daughter salad buffet at 6:30 p.m. Friday, at the fellowship hall, located Z\v mile past the church on Township Line Road.Attendees are asked to bring a salad to share. Entertainment will be provided by "Children of the World."

Park United PresbyThe new Saturday evening service at Park United Presbyterian Church, 115 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople, will be called Nightwatch, to be held in the fellowship hall at 7 p.m. Saturday evenings.The church will hold communion May 11 to celebrate Pentecost and Mother's Day.

St. Andrews U.P.Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 East Jefferson St. will hold a church-wide talent show and mini-auction May 17. All ages and acts are invited to perform. Between acts, baked goods and other items will be auctioned. Proceeds benefit Foreman Christian College in Pakistan. Sign-up sheets are located in the narthex and by the Memorial Room.

St. John U.C.C.St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City, will serve communion in both services Sunday.Solid Rock Cafe Youth Group will have will have a lock-in event at 7 p.m. Friday.Orders for geraniums for Pentecost are being taken. Sign-up forms are available in the narthex.

St. Mary R.C.The Sacraments of Confirmation and First Holy Communion will be administered at a special Mass at 2 p.m. Sunday at St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, Our Lady of Guadalupe, 101 W. High St., Kittanning. This Mass will fulfill the Sunday obligation for all who attend.The children who receive these Sacraments will take part in the special May Crowning Devotions at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

St. Paul R.C.There will be a Blue Army First Saturday Mass at 8 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church on McKean St.Mass will be followed by Rosary and meeting in the Collins Room. For more information on the Blue Army log on to Blue Army.com.

St. Peter's EpiscopalSt. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St., will hold a spring rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in the church basement. Volunteers are welcome to help with clean-up following the sale at 1 p.m. Saturday.All are welcome to join the Moraine State Park Festival Venue Walk between 9 a.m. and noon Saturday on the South Shore of Moraine State Park to walk the site and pray for the festival.

Summit PresbySummit Presbyterian Church will serve Communion at both Sunday services. All involved in church committees will meet at the all-committee meeting night at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Summit Church, 181 Caldwell Drive. For more information, please call the church at 724-287-2378.

Trinity LutheranHoly Communion will be offered at Saturday and Sunday services at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township.After the 11 a.m. Sunday service, there will be a potluck picnic in the fellowship hall. It will be a farewell time for Pastor Peter and his family and a chance to honor him for his ministry.Trinity Men will gather for Bible study and a breakfast at 8 a.m. Saturday.There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board for Trinity Youth to volunteer to help Sunbury Fields residents with light spring cleaning from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 17.

Trinity PresbyTrinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township, will celebrate the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper at morning worship Sunday.A luncheon in the Fellowship Hall will follow the worship service.Ruth Circle will meet at 11:30 a.m. Monday at King's Restaurant for lunch and then return to the church for Bible study.The youth will be attend the "Acquire the Fire" conference in Pittsburgh Friday and Saturday.Reservations for the women and girls banquet are due Sunday.

Valencia PresbyEach Sunday from now through the summer at Valencia Presbyterian Church, 80 Sterrett St. Pastor Gary will teach on the parables Jesus told, beginning with "Sowing Seeds." Communion will be served and special music provided by Bryan and Bethany Hill.A church work day will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday. Chores to be done include lawn work, painting, changing light bulbs, and more. Lunch will be provided.The PowerLab VBS Bible Study will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. each Wednesday.A Mother's Day brunch will be held at 11 a.m. May 10 in the Fellowship Hall. Those attending should sign up by Sunday.

Zion United MethodistZion's Youth Worship Services will be held Sunday at Zion United Methodist Church, 438 Bear Creek Road, Sarver. Doughnut fellowship will be offered between services in the fellowship hall.The United Methodist Women's Group will meet at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in the library to cut dignity robes for breast cancer patients. Participants are asked to bring pins and scissors.Camp registration is still open. Parents may contact Trudy Greenfield for more information.

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