Religious Roundup
Butler Church of the NazareneMarilyn Iben and the vacation Bible school children will present a program and music during the 10:45 a.m. Sunday worship service at Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68. The Rev. Ron Regal, evangelist from Franklin, will speak at the morning worship service.Moments for Missions will be presented at 6 p.m. Sunday.The Rev. Don Chamberlain will speak at the 7 p.m. Wednesday worship.The teens will sponsor a car wash Saturday at the church. Donations will be accepted.
Community LifeCommunity Life Church, McQuistion Elementary School, will hold a free car wash from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Wendy's on New Castle Road.The church will collect paper products on Sundays during July for the St. Vincent DePaul Food Cupboard.The Wednesday series, "Contagious Christianity," will continue at 7:15 p.m. July 16 at the YWCA on West Cunningham Street.The next youth meeting will be held July 17 at the Ogle's home.For more information, contact the church office at 724-287-3303, clcbutler@zoominternet.net, or www.clcbutler.org.
Covenant PresbyterianCovenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson, is seeking volunteers to donate refreshments for the July 22 Beaver-Butler Presbytery meeting at Covenant Church. Volunteers are also needed to serve as guides and to help with registration. Sign-up sheets are in the assembly room.The Covenant Cupboard food bank is requesting donations of cereal for July. Baskets to collect donations are located in the front entrance hallway on Jefferson Street.
First BaptistThe Rev. Chris Sadowitz of Johnson City, N.Y., a church-planting missionary to Japan, will speak at the 10:55 a.m. Sunday service at First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St. He also will share his ministry at an afternoon service that will follow an all-church potluck luncheon.There will be no Sunday evening service.The church will be among congregations participating in junior camp Monday through Saturday at the Slippery Rock Baptist Camp, 130 Elliott Lane, Worth Township. Call 724-287-7241 for more information.
First Baptist Church of Evans CityFirst Baptist Church of Evans City, 242 S. Washington St., Evans City, will have a potluck luncheon following the morning service Sunday.
First Church of Christ, ScientistFirst Church of Christ, Scientist, 120 W. Penn St., will hold Sacrament at 10 a.m. Sunday.
First English LutheranFirst English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St. will hold a bike hike at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. They will drive to Emlenton then bike toward Franklin. Riders should take a light lunch, helmet and water.A hymn sing will be held at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the church.
First United MethodistFirst United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St., will send FROGs (grades 4 through 6) to Kennywood July 18. The bus will leave the church at 9:15 a.m. and return around 9:30 p.m. This is open to all fourth through sixth graders and their families who have participated in FROGs. For more information, call Virginia at 724-290-4033. Reservations are due July 14.Remedy Student Outreach, grades 7 through 12, will go to Cedar Point July 17. Sign up by calling Kevin at 724-283-6160. The teens will meet at the church at 7 a.m. and return at around 10 p.m.The college ministry will go white water rafting from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 26. They will meet in Epworth Center to travel to the Lower Yough River (class 3 and 4 rapids). The reservation deadline is Sunday. Call Kevin at 724-283-6160 for more information or to sign up.
Glade Run United Presbyterian The Rev. Jennifer Haddox will be the guest speaker at the Sunday services at Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia.The church offices will be closed Friday.
GracewayLyric Ackelson, Joyce Moore, Patty Miller and Pastor Dave will present special music at GraceWay Community Church, Center Township Elementary School. A time of fellowship will begin at 9:30 with coffee and doughnuts.GraceWay Tweens will have a swim party Sunday. Call 724-504-7264 for information.Graceway Steering Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Panera Bread.GraceWay Community Church provides listening devices during the worship for the hearing impaired. For information call 724-290-7007.
Hill United Presbyterian The junior team of Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St. will usher at the Sunday 10:30 a.m. service.Sunday school classes for all ages resume this week at 9:15 a.m. Adults will meet in the Hall Memorial Lounge to study "Troublesome Bible Passages." Nursery care is available beginning at 9 a.m. Youth will meet in the downstairs lounge. Bag lunches for the community will also be prepared.Volunteers are needed for Sunday van service. Contact the board of deacons to volunteer.The movie, art and play night for preschool through age 5 will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. July 17. Parents should R.S.V.P. to the church office or to director of children's ministries Kathy Sawyer by Wednesday.
Meridian United Presbyterian Lisa Thong of Evans City will be the guest speaker at the 10 a.m. Sunday worship service at Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave.A memorial service for Marion Stanko Zotter will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church.
New Life Christian MinistriesDr. Chris Marshall will continue the Sermon on the Mount series Sunday at New Life Christian Ministries, South Butler Primary School, 328 Knoch Road, Saxonburg.The Lord's Supper will be celebrated Sunday.Community Vacation Bible School "Power Lab" registrations will be received before and after worship on Sunday.Relevant Student Ministries will travel to Shenango Lake on July 17 for boating and tubing. For more information, contact Brad French at 724-372-0201 or brad@newlifexn.org.
North Main Street Church of GodNorth Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext., will hold a concert on the lawn at 7 p.m. today featuring the Deahl family. Those attending should take lawn chairs.A hymn sing will be held in the parlor at 6 p.m. Sunday with special music by Michelle Huff and devotions by Shirley Barger.There will be a missions committee meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the conference room.A Celebrate Recovery barbecue, "Klondike and a Koncert," featuring David may will be held at 6 p.m. July 17 at the Haven.
Old Union Presbyterian "3-2-1" is an opportunity for members of Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, to take a short, inexpensive minivacation Aug. 4 to 8. For information, contact the Camping Association at 724-738-0058 or capnwp@aol.com.
Park United PresbyterianPark United Presbyterian Church will serve communion at the 9 and 11 a.m. services Sunday. Park United Presbyterian Church is located at 115 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople, on the corner of Routes 19 and 68.
Saint Andrews United PresbyterianSaint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 East Jefferson St., needs bakers to help with July Meals on Wheels desserts. Contact Barb Hutchison for details.Volunteers are needed for vacation Bible school, Aug. 4 to 8. Many food and supply items are also needed. Watch the weekly bulletin for updated lists.
St. John's United ChurchSt. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City, will hold summer blended worship at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Summer Sunday school runs concurrently with worship service times.A pig roast to honor David English will begin at 4 p.m. Sunday at Jim and Pat Morrissey's home.July book study will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday evenings beginning in the Narthex.
St. Mary Roman Catholic St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, Our Lady of Guadalupe, 101 W. High St., Kittanning, will have its yearly devotions in honor of the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Mass will be celebrated and the blessing of scapulars will be part of the devotions.
Summit PresbyterianSummit Presbyterian Church will hold a men's breakfast at 7 a.m. Saturday along with Jefferson Center Presbyterian Church's men at their church, 390 Frazier Road.A Christmas in July fundraiser will be held during 9:30 a.m. worship Sunday to benefit His Kids Christian School.For more information, please call the church office, 724-287-2378. Summit Church is located on the corner of Saxonburg Road and Caldwell Drive, just a few miles south of Butler.
Trinity LutheranTrinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township, will hold a farewell picnic for the Rev. David Miller following the 11 a.m. service. Hot dogs, hamburgers and beverages will be provided. Those attending are asked to take a picnic side dish to share.A little youth carnival will be held from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Sunday. The event will include food, face painting, games and prizes. Teen volunteers are needed for the carnival.Trinity youth will play volleyball from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday.The church is collecting canned fruits and vegetables for the Covenant Food Cupboard. Donations may be left in the shopping cart in the narthex.
Trinity PresbyterianTrinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township, will serve the sacrament of the Lord's Supper Sunday.The July food item for the Covenant Food Cupboard is spaghetti or spaghetti sauce. Items should be placed on the table in the hallway right of the narthex.Set up for vacation Bible school will be at 6 p.m. Friday. Helpers are needed.
The White Oak Springs PresbyterianThe White Oak Springs Presbyterian Church, 102 Shannon Road, Renfrew, will hold its Sunday worship service at the Shannon pavilion on the church grounds. Following worship, the Christian Service Committee will host Moments of Fellowship.
