BUTLER CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

A finale service for the vacation Bible school program will be held at 6:15 p.m. Friday at Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68. The event will include awards and crafts. Refreshments will be served.

The vacation Bible school picnic has been changed, and will be held noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at Moraine State Park. Participants should look for balloons.

The teen youth group will meet at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday at the church, for a pontoon boat ride at Moraine State Park.

Registration for the district Sunday school ministries workshops and rally will be at 12:30 p.m. July 22 at the Mt. Chestnut Nazarene Center. Workshops will begin at 1 p.m. and the evening rally will begin at 7 p.m. Attorney David Gibbs Jr., founder and president of the Christian Law Association, will be the guest speaker.

CHRIST COMMUNITY U.M.

The Chancel Choir of Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, will provide music for the Sunday worship service at the Butler Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

Members are asked to assist with the weekly fellowship at Island Playground from Monday through July 23. The program begins at 4:45 p.m. Food donations of hot dog buns, chips, snacks and fruit may be brought to the church on Sunday.

A gathering for young adults of the church will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Cole residence.

In July and August, children of the congregation will be collecting coins for "A Mile of Pennies" to assist with programs at Fellowship United Methodist Church, Ambridge.

Peanut butter and jelly are being collected for the Covenant Food Cupboard.

CHRIST'S OUTREACH

Local musicians Tammie Summers and Frank Russo will provide music for the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service at Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave.

The Lord's Supper will be served at the 7 p.m. Saturday service and at the 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday services.

Food and household supplies are currently needed for the "Food For Friends" table. Donations can be taken to the church during office hours or at service times.

The adult Bible study will begin a new adventure in the book of Acts at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

The mission council is collecting labels from Campbell's, V8 and Pepperidge Farm products to support the Sun Valley Indian School in Arizona. The school needs to purchase computers and vans. Labels can be placed in the boxes at the rear of the sanctuary or in the church office during office hours.

COMMUNITY ALLIANCE

A southern gospel concert by "The Southernaires" of Community Alliance Church, 800 Mercer Road, will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday at the church.

COVENANT PRESBY

Darla Peterson will be the guest soloist at the 10 a.m. Sunday worship service at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St.

Vacation Bible school will conclude with a luau at 6 p.m. Friday at Masonic Shelter in Alameda Park.

The food cupboard is requesting donations of cereal.

FAITH FELLOWSHIP

A Friday night fellowship will be held at 7 p.m. tomorrow in the pavilion at Faith Fellowship Alliance Church, 200 Faithway-Fared Drive. Participants should meet in the lower level if it is raining. Participants should also take a dish to share, drinks, and games.

Family nights for children will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Father Marinaro Park.

A combined service will be held at 10:30 a.m. July 25. Music will be provided by Wes Thurston. This will be the only Sunday morning service on that date.

FIRST BAPTIST

Members of the Fellowship Sunday school class of First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will hold a social at 7 p.m. Friday in the Baptist Youth Center.

The church will assist with a junior high camp Monday through July 24 at Slippery Rock Baptist Camp.

The first weekly practice sessions for the Kidz Praise choir will be held Wednesday in the church social rooms. Practices are open to children in first through sixth grade.

FIRST U.M.

The youth of First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St., will leave for a mission trip to Marvell, Ark., on Saturday.

A diversity dinner will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday in Epworth Center. For information, contact the church office at 724-283-6160.

The new God's Country Worship Band will practice at 8 p.m. Tuesday in Epworth Center.

Gary D'Urso will give a creation presentation at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday in the main sanctuary.

FIRST PRESBY OF BAKERSTOWN

First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown, Route 8 at Heckert Road, will hold a combined worship service at 10 a.m. Sunday. During the service, children and volunteers involved in Summer Blast Camp will be recognized and will sing camp songs.

The summer mission project, "Rehab Rally" with Hosanna Industries will be held July 25 to 30. Registration is due Sunday. Volunteers may register for a day or two or for the entire week. To register, call the church at 724-443-1555.

GLADE RUN U.P.

A potluck dinner will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday at Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia. A prayer service will follow at 7 p.m. Participants should take a dish to share.

HILL U.P.

The youth of Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St., will meet at 9:15 a.m. Sunday at the church to pack lunches for the community.

A partial scholarship is available for youth attending the New Wilmington Missionary Conference July 24-31. For information, contact John Porter or Becky Bauer.

Technical rehearsals for staging, lighting and sound for M.A.D. camp will be held 6 p.m. July 23, and 10:30 a.m. July 24.

An All-American dinner will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. July 24. Cost is $6 for adults, with reduced prices for seniors and children.

MUDDY CREEK U.P.

Muddy Creek United Presbyterian Church and the Unionville Parish will have a joint picnic Saturday at the Muddy Creek Church, 341 Muddy Creek Drive. Bingo will begin at 4 p.m., and dinner will start at 5 p.m. Participants should take table service, lawn chairs and picnic food.

NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES

Infants and children will be dedicated to the Lord during the 10 a.m. Sunday worship service at New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch School Auditorium, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg.

Persons interested in serving at the East Liberty Soup Kitchen on July 31 should contact Rich McCarthy at 724-352-7676.

NORTH MAIN ST. CHURCH OF GOD

"The Life of Jesus" Sunday school class will begin at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext. The Rev. Debra Cypher will lead the class, which is open to teenagers and adults.

Communion will be served at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service.

OLD UNION PRESBY

Vacation Bible school at Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will conclude with a wiener roast at 8 p.m. Friday.

SLIPPERY ROCK U.M.

Steve Podlaski will present music at the 9 a.m. Sunday service at Slippery Rock United Methodist, Franklin and Maple streets.

Butch Sliker and Laura Wick will speak about their mission trip to the Rosebud Indian Reservation at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. Music for the service will be provided by Terry Dambaugh.

ST. PETER'S EPISCOPAL

The Faith Alive committee chairs of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St., will meet at 7:30 p.m. today and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Chairpersons should plan to attend one of these meetings.

A family foyer will be held at 6 p.m. July 22 at the home of Ed and Judy Wadding. Swimming will be available. Participants can sign up at the back of the church or call 724-287-0604.

TRINITY LUTHERAN

Communion will be served at the 11 a.m. Sunday service at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Dr.

A youth carnival will be held from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday in the parking lot for children through the sixth grade and their parents. The event will include games and food.

TRINITY PRESBY

Volunteers from Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., will serve the community meal at 5 p.m. Wednesday at St. Andrew's U.P. Church.

VALENCIA PRESBY

The Rev. Richard Moreledge will be the guest speaker at the 10 a.m. Sunday service at Valencia Presbyterian Church, 80 Sterrett St., Valencia.

WESTMINSTER UNITED PRESBY

The summer schedule at Westminster United Presbyterian Church, 330 E. Main St., Evans City, will continue until Sept. 5.

Morning worship will begin at 10 a.m. Adult Sunday school classes will start at 8:45 a.m. and youth Sunday school classes (grades 7-12) will begin at 9 a.m. Sunday school classes for children will not be held during the summer.

WHITESTOWN ROAD BAPTIST

Charles and Nancy Fox will present a program of song and testimony at the 7 p.m. Sunday Service at Whitestown Road Baptist Church, 409 Whitestown Road.