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 Vonda Mishler and the Rev. Barry Mohney. Children's church will be directed by Pam Calhoon and Children's Bible Quizzing by Linda Brown.Family Day at Kennywood will be held on Friday. Reservations can be made with Millie Martsolf at 724-282-0908. Cost is $20 per person and participants will leave the church at 9:30 a.m.A car wash will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at the church. A pontoon boat ride on Lake Arthur will follow at 5 p.m. Cost is $10 each.Table napkins are being collected in August for the Hospitality Ministry.School Pal Paks for Nazarene Compassionate Ministries are being collected for distribution to children in need. Lists and bags can be picked up in the church foyer.

Christ Community U.M.Blood pressure screenings will be held after the 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 and 10 a.m. Sunday services at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, Butler Township.Donations of homemade chili are needed and should be taken to the church kitchen this week."Adventure Seekers," all-church vacation Bible school, will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Oz Hall. Attendees should wear green. Toiletry items for Project Hope will be accepted.Volunteers are needed to prepare and serve the community meal at First English Lutheran Church on Monday evenings. Contact Barb Fedosick for information.Dates and times for small group "Get To Know You" gatherings have been posted on the bulletin board in the narthex. Members are invited to sign up at a host home in their neighborhood to welcome new pastor, the Rev. Lisa Grant.Food items being collected during the month of August are tuna and noodles.

Christ's OutreachBecky Price and Kay Macurdy will provide music for the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service at Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave.The Idlewild Family Outing will be held Friday.The Madden 2006 video game tournament for all ages and skill levels is at 10 a.m. Saturday in the gym. Pre-registration is recommended. Volunteers are needed to prepare for the event. Call 724-285-8604 or send an e-mail to csnulph@zoominternet.net for information.The food bank is collecting paper products (facial tissues, paper towels, toilet tissue, etc.) during August. Collection boxes are located at church entrances. People in need should contact the church office.The Board of Directors meeting scheduled for Sunday has been canceled due to vacation conflicts.

Covenant PresbyThe Summer Festival variety show and food fest will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Aug. 19 at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St. Entertainment will be directed by Dee Demby and food will be prepared by George Schroth. Tickets are $10 and proceeds will benefit the community dinners hosted at the church on the last Wednesday of each month.Darla Peterson will provide music for the 10 a.m. Sunday service.The Rev. Bradley McKay of Ellwood City will be the guest speaker at the 10 a.m. Sunday service.

First BaptistThe Berean Sunday school class of First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will participate in a corn and hot dog social at 6 p.m. Friday at the home of Earl and Lena Sarvey.An all-church sporting clay shoot is scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday at the Castlewood Rod and Gun Club. Church attendees (men, women and boys age 12 and older) and friends are invited. Each participant is to bring a shotgun (pump, semi or double) and 100 rounds of shells. The $35 entry fee will cover the cost of lunch, 100 rounds of birds and door prizes.

First U.M.The first of the annual tailgate parties at First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St., will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday in Epworth Center.Afree Christian/country music concert will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday in the Butler Sr. High School Auditorium. Child care will be provided.Tommy Brandt will visit the Sunday services, the Ground Zero Youth Group meeting Sunday and the weekend tailgate party.The Merry, Mature Methodists meeting will be held at 4 p.m. Aug. 17, at Fuellgraf Park. Cost is $7.50 for the catered dinner, payable in advance. Reservations should be made with Mary Ellen Millen. For information, contact the church at 724-283-6160.A preview of the pre-kindergarten program will be held from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Sunday.Plans are being made for an adult baptism. Those interested in baptism should leave a name and number at the church office. Organizers will contact those interested when details are available.

Glade Run U.P.Communion will be celebrated at both Sunday services at Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia.August is the church's month to provide desserts for Meals on Wheels. Sign-up sheets are in the church kitchen.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranMembers of Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., will assist with Camp Creation from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Aug. 18 at the Island Playground. To volunteer for cooking, crafts, games or other activities, call the church office.

Hill U.P.The Rev. John Porter and the youth mission team will reflect on their recent Pittsburgh Project experiences during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St. Heather Porter and the Praise Team will lead the casual service at 6 p.m. Saturday in the overflow area of the sanctuary. Refreshments will follow both services.The Annual Children's Clothing Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in fellowship hall. Clothing in sizes infant through teen will be sold for $1 per item.Registration is now being accepted for the HYLights program for youth in grades five to 12. Weekly programming will begin with a pool party and picnic Sept. 10. Registration is due Aug. 25. The Kingdom Ringers and God's Ringers Handbell Choirs rehearse as part of the HYLights program. Youth and adults who play an instrume