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 the youth department. The group will also discuss its trip to the Acquire the Fire youth event.Those attending Acquire the Fire and riding in the church van will depart the church at 3:30 p.m. Friday. For information, contact Annie McIndoe, youth president.A new Bible study entitled "The DaVinci Deception by Erwin Lutzer, will be held from 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. Sundays in the church sanctuary.A Mother's Day banquet will be held at 6 p.m. Monday. The cost is $5 per adult or $3 for children age 7 and younger. A sign-up sheet has been posted.

Chicora U.M.Acontemporary service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday at Chicora United Methodist Church, Central Avenue, Chicora.

Christ Community U.M.The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated during the 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday services at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, Butler Township.Church World Service Blanket forms and money should be returned to the church by Wednesday. Blankets may be purchased for $5 in honor or memory of special women who have influenced our lives. Blankets are distributed to people during times of disaster.The Prayer Shawl Ministry team will hold an organizational meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. May 11. Those attending should take yarn, knitting needles or crochet hooks. Monetary donations or donations of yarn are needed to support this project. Contact Tammy Aul for information.Short-term summer Bible study groups are currently forming. To lead or participate in a group, contact the church office.Hope In Store is selling Ethiopian whole bean coffee for $7.25 per bag. Breakfast teas and chocolate bars are also available. Sales benefit equal exchange fair trade growers.Ketchup, mustard and mayonnaise are being collected for the food cupboard during May.Reservations are being accepted for a bus trip to the musical comedy "Smoke on the Mountain" on June 30. Cost is $70 per person and proceeds will assist in the purchase of new choir robes. For information, contact Margaret Hoffman.

Christ's OutreachThere will be no open gym after the 7 p.m. contemporary service Saturday.Alex and Tammy Summers will provide music for the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service.The children's choir will practice after the 10:30 a.m. service through 3 p.m.

Covenant PresbyThe Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be celebrated at the 11 a.m. Sunday service at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St.A family movie night will be held at 7 p.m. Friday in the Assembly Room. The movie "Places in the Heart" will be shown. Snacks and a discussion will follow. Participants should take an item to donate to the Covenant Food Cupboard.Angela Kim Harkins of the Department of Religion at Duquesne University will lead the Seekers Class at 9:45 a.m. Sunday in the Assembly Room.

First BaptistA women's Bible study for First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will be conducted at 7 p.m. today at the home of July Hemphill.The Kingdom Seekers Sunday School class will meet for breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Sunday in the church social rooms. Each family should take a breakfast item to share.Eugen Oana, a Baptist Mid-Missions church-planting missionary to Gypsies on Romania, will share his ministry at the 6 p.m. Sunday church service and at the Monday morning chapel service at the First Baptist School. His wife, Felicia, will speak at the 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday sessions of the Women's Missionary Fellowship.A Women's Craft Night will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Baptist Youth Center.

First English LutheranVolunteer Appreciation Sunday will be observed during the Sunday service at First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St.Adiscussion on the book "Runaway" by Alice Monroe will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday.The annual mother/daughter banquet will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

Glade Run U.P.Communion will be celebrated at the Sunday services at Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia.Openings for the Preschool Place are available for fall classes. Call 724-898-2602 for information.Vacation Bible school will be held the week of June 12 and registration forms are available in the church office. To volunteer, call 724-586-2194 or 724-898-1016.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranA Longaberger Basket Bingo will be held Saturday in the social hall of Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., to benefit the American Diabetes Association. Lunch will be served at noon followed by basket bingo. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased by calling 724-283-1611 or 724-355-7868. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans will be donating $1 for every $3 raised up to $1600.On Sunday afternoon, a group will be leaving for Ocean Springs, Mississippi, to aid in Hurricane recovery.Women interested in a Bible study titled "Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts" are asked to attend a meeting at 6:30 p.m. Sunday in the church library to decide when to hold this study.The annual Treasure Hunter's Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. May 11 and 12 and from 9 a.m. to noon. May 13 in the social hall. Some lunch items will be sold also. Profits from the sale will be for Lutherlyn camperships.

Graceway CommunityMaryann Mahan, Joyce Moore, Patty Miller and Pastor Dave West will present music for the 10 a.m. Sunday service at GraceWay Community Church, Center Township Elementary School, Mercer Road, Center Township.The youth group of GraceWay will be conducting a car wash and bake sale fundraising event from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Wal-Mart. Donations of baked items are welcome. Please take all baked goods to the Rocky Mountain Deli on Wednesday evening or to Wal-Mart Saturday morning. Proceeds will be used to fund the youth trip to the Creation Christian Music Festival 2006.

Hill U.P.The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be celebrated at the weekend services at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St. Tenor Brooks Decker, chancel choir member and a CMU graduate in vocal performance, will perform the offertory during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service.A congregational meeting to elect church officers, elders and deacons will be held following the Sunday service.The Hill Youth Chorale will rehearse from noon to 1 p.m. Sunday. Auditions for next year's chorale will take place during rehearsal. Serious singers in grades seven through 12 are welcome to audition. Contact director Kathy Sawyer for more information.Tickets for the Mother/Child dinner to be held at 6 p.m. May 15 may be purchased following each service. Cost is $9 for adults and $4.50 for children. Entertainment will be provided by storyteller Vonnie Kay Braugh.Extra wagons are needed by the Mission Youth team on May 20 at Succop Conservancy. Baked goods and garden plants may also be donated for the sale. Plants should be labeled and brought to the church's table by 9:30 a.m. May 20.Reservations for the New Haven Senior VIP Luncheon at 1:30 p.m. May 16 are being taken. Hostess will be Marian Bell. For transportation, contact Keith Swank.

Meridian U.P.The Heavenly Bells, The Chimes and a vocalist will provide music for the 11 a.m. Sunday service at Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave.

Mt. Chestnut PresbyA Community Hymn Sing/Choir Festival will be held at 7 p.m. today at Mount Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422. Area choirs will be performing and all are welcome to attend.The Youth of Mt. Chestnut will attend Acquire the Fire Friday and Saturday in Pittsburgh. All youth should contact the church for departure time on Friday.Communion will be served during the 8:45 and 11 a.m. Sunday services.The preschool will host its graduation exercises Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at the church. The school is currently accepting registrations for the 2006-2007 school year.

New Life Christian MinistriesInfants and children will be dedicated to the Lord May 14 at New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch School Auditorium, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg.The First Saturday group will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday at The Bridge, 102 Bay St., Penn Township. For information, contact Karen Schiebel at 724-586-2241 or karen@newelifexn.org.

North Main St. Church of GodThe women of North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext., will meet at 7 p.m. today in the church parlor. Devotions will be led by Shirley Flory.Common Shop will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in Fellowship Hall. Clothing, household items, toys and other items will be available at no cost for anyone who has need. There are no income limitations or restrictions, provided that the articles are for personal use, not for resale. The north side entrance will be used.A Parent/Infant Dedication class will be held at 9:30 a.m. Sunday in the library for those who are interested in having their child dedicated at the May 14 service.An All-Church Spaghetti Luncheon and Dessert Auction will be held at 11:45 a.m. Sunday in Fellowship Hall 2. Cost is by donation and proceeds benefit the Penn Christian Academy Middle School Field Trip Fund.An Inspirational Hymn Sing will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Sunday in the Parlor. Paul and Betty Wolfe will perform Margie Noah will lead devotions. Refreshments will be served following the hymn sing.Names of all 2006 high school and college graduates are due to the church office by May 30. Graduates will be honored on Graduation Sunday, June 4.

Old Union PresbyOld Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will hold its picnic May 21.To volunteer for Bible school, sign up in the back of the church or speak to Becky McMaster.

St. John's Evangelical LutheranLay minister Barbara Bartley will lead the Sunday service at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Main Street, Connoquenessing. Communion will not be celebrated.Awomen's Bible study will begin at noon Wednesday. Comfort knotting will follow the study.

St. John U.C.C.A Baptism will be included in the 11 a.m. Sunday service at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City.A new youth worship service and get together, Solid Rock Cafe, will have its first meeting from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday in Fellowship Hall. Contemporary music and refreshments will be included in this youth meeting, open to those in grades seven through 12.A mother/daughter tureen dinner is planned for 6 p.m. May 11 in Fellowship Hall.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranOn Sunday there will be a pancake and sausage breakfast from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the fellowship hall at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St. Tickets are available at the door.Holy Communion will be celebrated at the both Sunday services. Sunday also is Mission Sunday.Blood pressure screening will be held before the Saturday evening service and between services Sunday.The youth of the church and the 8th grade confirmation class will hold a fishing event from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Goose Haven Lane. The event is open to all ages. Youth who will not be accompanied by adults must obtain a permission slip from the church office.

St. Peter's EpiscopalFriendship Sunday will be observed on Sunday at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St. Parishioners are encouraged to take a friend. HolyCommunion will be observed at both Sunday services.The May birthdays and anniversaries will be celebrated with Pennies and Prayers.The Adult Formation Class, which meets at 9:15 a.m. Sunday, will feature a DaVinci Code lecture this week.The ECW will meet at noon May 11. There will be a guest lecturer on diabetes.

St. Richard R.C.The Appalachia Mission Group of St. Richard Roman Catholic Church, 3841 Dickey Road, Gibsonia, will meet at 7 p.m. May 11.There will be a time of reflection for Extraordinary Ministers of Communion at 1 and 7 p.m. may 11. Alternate dates are 1 p.m. May 16 and 8 p.m. May 24.The Life Teen group will volunteer at Hosanna Industries from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 13.The Guatemala Mission Group will sponsor a Mother's Day breakfast buffet from 9 to 11:30 a.m. May 14.

Trinity LutheranHoly Communion will be offered at the 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday services at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township. The services on Sunday will be a folk song setting for Communion.There will be a men's breakfast and Bible Study at 8 a.m. Saturday.The Trinity softball team will host an all-church picnic after the 11 a.m. Sunday service. Donations will be accepted to benefit the team.The last Bible study of the season will be held as a lunch at noon May 11. Meat, rolls and drinks will be provided and those attending should take a dish to share.A mother/child tea will be held from 2:30 to 4 p.m. May 21. As part of this year's tea party, there will be a hat contest with many different categories from most beautiful to most outrageous. The registration deadline is Sunday. Forms may be placed in the offering plate or turned in at the church office.The women of the ELCA are collecting items for Deshon Place, a transitional living facility on the grounds of the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Items collected include dishcloths, garbage bags, aluminum foil, paper towels, dish soap, cups and glasses. The donated items are to be placed in the yellow box in the narthex by May 12th.

Trinity PresbyThe Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be celebrated Sunday at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township.The Trinity Fellowship will hold a dinner meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Eppinger's Restaurant in Portersville.

Valencia U.P.The Rev. Gary Weston will preview a three week sermon series "Quest for Truth behind the DaVinci Code" Sunday at Valencia United Presbyterian Church, 80 Sterrett St., Valencia. The sermon series will begin May 14. Communion will also be served.Planning for vacation Bible school is now being held during Fiesta Bible studies, from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays.The Thursday evening small group Bible study will begin a new topic on "What the Bible Says about... Priorities" at 7 p.m. today.A church work day is scheduled for 8 a.m. Saturday.The deacons have scheduled a Mother's Day Brunch for 11:30 a.m. May 13.

West Sunbury U.P.Heather Withrow, director of Camp Westminster Highlands, will present at Minute for Mission during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service at West Sunbury United Presbyterian Church, 215 East Church St., West Sunbury. Heather will also lead the Children's Chat in the service.The church trustees will work on the church and on the grounds at 9 a.m. Saturday. Volunteers are welcome and should take a broom, shovel, rake or clippers to help you work and food to share at lunch time.

White Oak Springs PresbyMembers of the White Oak Springs Presbyterian Church, 102 Shannon Road, Renfrew, will dedicate the fellowship hall in memory of Fred and Mary Backhaus during the 9:45 a.m. Sunday service.