RELIGIOUS ROUNDUP
Butler Church of the NazareneDebby Shutak will present special music at the 10:45 a.m. Sunday service at the Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68.The free community dinner will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.The men's prayer ministry will meet at 8 a.m. Saturday at Panera Bread.
Christ's Outreach Teens from Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave., will leave the church at 7:15 a.m. Saturday to compete in the teen quiz meet final in Hermitage. Participants should bring money for meals.The church will begin a parenting class for parents of children ages 1 through 12. Classes will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. To sign up, contact the church office at 724-283-8407 or cocsecy@zoominternet.net.A baby dedication will be held at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.The handbell choir will practice at 6 p.m. Sunday.
Community Life Community Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary School every Sunday at 10:15 a.m.The church is collecting candy for the Kidz Great Eggadventure April 11.The Rev. Ben Ogle will preach on honoring God with your life Sunday.The youth will meet at 7:30 p.m. March 19 at the Ogles' home.The church is collecting paper products this month for the St. Vincent De Paul food bank.For more information, contact the church office at 724-287-3303, clcbutler@zoominternet.net or www.clcbutler.org.
Covenant Presbyterian Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St., will host a Saturday movie matinee double feature at 3 p.m. Saturday in the assembly room. Movies will include "The Bible Tells Me So" and "Freehold." Participants should bring snacks to share.The Rev. James Swanson will lead the Seekers class at 9:30 a.m. Sunday in the assembly room.A Calvin study will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the assembly room.
First Baptist of Evans CityFirst Baptist Church of Evans City, 242 S. Washington St., Evans City, will hold the AWANA Club Grand Prix at 5:30 p.m. Sunday.
First English Lutheran ChurchThe senior choir of First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St., will rehearse at 7:30 p.m. today.A contemporary service rehearsal will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday.Holy Communion will be held at the 8:30 a.m. regular church service and at the 11 a.m. contemporary service.The junior youth will meet at 12:30 p.m. Sunday.On Tuesday, a cabinet meeting will be held at 7 p.m., followed by a ministry meeting at 7:30 p.m.A Lenten service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church.The choir dinner will be at 6 p.m. March 19. Senior choir rehearsal will follow at 7:30 p.m.
First United Methodist First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St., will welcome Brenda Lange, missionary to Mozambique, at all services Saturday and Sunday.First United Methodist Church will take orders for nut rolls through March 29. Call the church at 724-283-6160 to order.The youth group will host a fundraising spaghetti dinner from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Proceeds will benefit the youth trip to Belfast, Ireland. Takeouts will be available.The Crist family will perform gospel music at 7 p.m. Sunday in the sanctuary. Admission is free and a reception will follow in Asbury Chapel.Tickets are available for the women's Good Friday breakfast to be held April 10 at the Butler Country Club. The guest speaker will be the Rev. John Guest of Christ Church at Grove Farm. Child care will be available in the church nursery from 6:30 to 9 a.m.
Glade Run United Presbyterian The mission team of Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, will lead worship services at Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at 2 p.m. Sunday. All are welcome to help with the service.The monthly prayer gathering and women's discovery group will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Grace @ Calvary LutheranLadies project day will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St.Angel Food Ministry order day will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.Pastor Marty will hold a Eucharistic minister class after the 10 a.m. service Sunday. Participants should bring a lunch.The bell choir will perform at the 10 a.m. service Sunday. Practice will follow the service.PacMin will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the church.The church council will meet at 7 p.m. March 19.The youth group fundraiser will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. March 19 at Pizza Hut on Cunningham Street.
GraceWayMary Jo Burkholder and Edith McCandless will provide special music at the GraceWay Community Church worship service Sunday. GraceWay meets at the Center Township Elementary School.The church is taking orders for Easter flowers. For information, call 724-272-5258.
Hill United Presbyterian The youth chorale of Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St., will sell fair trade coffee, tea and cocoa mix Sunday after worship.The instrumental ensemble will rehearse at 5 p.m. Sunday.Club 56 will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday.HYLights youth fellowship for grades seven through 12 will meet Sunday in preparation for the 30-Hour Famine, which will begin March 20. Those who wish to contribute should contact Dan Bender. Food is needed for the Break-the-Fast dinner following the Saturday worship March 21. Contact Maryanne Puente at 724-282-8292 to help or to donate a side dish.The Betsy McCormick circle will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Mars United PresbyterianMars United Presbyterian Church, 232 Crowe Ave., Mars, holds Lent suppers at 6 p.m. Wednesdays throughout Lent.The church will hold a soup luncheon at noon Friday.The Rev. Nathan Esser will preach the message "Are You Asleep?" Sunday.
Mt. Chestnut Presbyterian The youth of Mt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422, will participate in the 30-Hour Famine to benefit World Vision Friday and Saturday.The church will host the concert "Gifts of the Heart" at 7 p.m. Saturday.The church will begin a new members class at 10 a.m. Sunday in the fellowship hall.
New Life Christian MinistriesBrad French will continue the series on pressing toward the prize Sunday at New Life Christian Ministries, South Butler Primary School, 328 Knoch Road, Saxonburg. Information is available at www.NewLifeXn.org or by contacting New Life at 724-256-0851.Relevant Student Ministries will meet from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Browns' home. For information, visit www.LiveRelevant.com or call 724-372-0201.Students in grades six through 12 are invited to breakfast with Brad at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday at Kelley's Restaurant, Main Street, Saxonburg.The ministry staff will meet at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Kelley's Restaurant.The Summit Presbyterian Church choir will provide the music for the Sarver-Saxonburg Ministerium's community Lenten services at noon at 7 p.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Church, Cabot. Pastor Jonathan Evans will share a message titled "A.C.T. C.a.l.m. - Thanksgiving." For a complete list of services, visit www.NewLifeXn.org, click on the Church Family tab and scroll to Announcements.
North Main St. Church of GodNorth Main Street Church of God, 1201 North Main St. Ext., will host Dan Schall in concert at 7 p.m. today in the sanctuary. The concert will be presented by 60 Plus or Minus and will be followed by refreshments in the fellowship hall. A love offering will be collected.The board of directors will meet at 7 p.m. today in the conference room.Hoagie pickup for the missions trip fundraiser will be held Sunday.The Penn Christian Academy School Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday in the conference room.The mission committee will meet at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday in the conference room.Celebrate Recovery will hold a barbecue at 6 p.m. March 19 at the Haven.
Old Union PresbyterianThe Church Growth Team of Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will meet after worship this week.PALS will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday.The Mars Lenten Luncheon service continues Friday at Mars United Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Gary Weston of Valencia United Presbyterian Church as speaker.
Park United PresbyterianPark United Presbyterian Church, 115 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople, will hold Lenten book studies at 7 p.m. Thursdays until April 2. The studies are with St. Peter's Reformed Church.A West Virginia mission trip meeting will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday in Park Hall.
Saint Andrews United PresbyterianSaint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 East Jefferson St., will teach on spiritual health during the adult Sunday school class during Lent.Those interested in ordering lilies for Easter should order them by March 29.A new members class will begin later in March. To join, call Pastor Merry at 724-287-4777.
St. John's ReformedSt. John's Reformed Church, Route 68 and Meridian Road, will continue the Lenten fellowship series with a dinner at 5:30 p.m. Sunday followed by a video and discussion at 6:15 p.m. The evening will conclude with a hymn sing.
St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranCarl Bachman will portray Barabbas on Wednesday evening at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St. The children's and youth Sunday school classes will host the Lenten meal.The congregation is asked to wear Irish green to services Saturday and Sunday to remember missionaries.The cookie packing committee is asking for names of college students or military personnel who should receive a cookie package. Names and addresses should be given to the church office by March 26.
St. Paul's U.C.C.The third Lenten service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 120 Walker Ave.
St. Peter's EpiscopalSt. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St., will hold a Vestry meeting after the late service Sunday.The topic for the 7 p.m. Wednesday Lenten study will be "Sinners Saved by Grace."Canned goods are needed for the food cupboard.
Summit Presbyterian The family night Lenten series will be held at Thursdays through Lent at Summit Presbyterian Church. Dinner will begin at 6 p.m. and the study will begin at 6:45 p.m. Call the church at 724-287-2378 to sign up. Child care and a children's program will be available.The youth of the church will hold a pizza sale from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Friday. To order pizza, please call the church before 4 p.m.Articles for the Summit Herald are due to the church office by Monday.Summit Church is located on the corner of Caldwell Drive and Saxonburg Road, a few miles south of Butler.
Trinity LutheranOrder forms for Easter candy should be submitted to Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township, by Friday. Proceeds will be used for their trip to the National Youth Gathering.Holy Communion will be shared at all weekend services.The annual game dinner will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday in the fellowship hall.The church will host the shared Wednesday Lenten service at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The Rev. Phil Conyers of Oak Hill Christian Church will speak.
Trinity PresbyterianVolunteers from Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township, will prepare and serve the community meal from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church.The Coventry Choir will provide special music Sunday.A sign-up sheet is located on the table in the narthex for CPR and first aid training class. All staff and volunteers are urged to attend this class to be held March 21.Easter flower orders are due by Sunday with a check payable to the church.
