Religious Roundup
The annual church meeting will be at 10:45 a.m. Sunday at the Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road.
Teenagers of the church are taking orders for sweatshirts, T-shirts, hoodies and caps with the church logo. The order deadline is Wednesday.
Christ Community United MethodistA prayer vigil will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today in the sanctuary at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road.Sunday is the deadline for orders of the Mother’s Day Blanket Fund.The NOW (three team committees) will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.For information about the inventory manager work at Hope in Store, contact James Golla.
Christ’s OutreachThe Lifetree Café of Christ’s Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave., will show and discuss “Life’s Myths — What really Leads to Happiness” at 7 p.m. today.Walking in the Word Bible study resumes at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.The food pantry is seeking donations of paper supplies and health and beauty aids.
Community Life ChurchCommunity Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary School.The women’s “Burlap Wreath” craft event starts at 9:30 a.m. Saturday downstairs at the Butler Library. For more information or to pay, contact Amanda Ogle and visit www.CLCButler.org.The softball team’s first games will be 2:30 and 3:45 p.m. Sunday.Sign up Sunday to attend the cookies and tea party from 3 to 4 p.m. May 9 at the Lowrie House. Contact Natalie Wall with any questions.
Covenant PresbyterianThe sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated during the 11 a.m. worship service Sunday at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St.Sunday is choir appreciation Sunday. Following the worship service, there will be a reception to honor the choir and its director, Beverly Antis.The People for Peace Bible study will be at 11 a.m. May 8 in the assembly room.
Faith United PresbyterianThe youths of Faith United Presbyterian Church, 120 Orchard Drive, will participate in a 30-hour famine for hunger relief Saturday and Sunday.Holy Communion will be celebrated at the Sunday worship service.The board of deacons will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday.The pastor’s Bible study will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Eat’n Park, 114 Clearview Circle.
First BaptistFirst Baptist Christian School, a ministry of First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will have its elementary spring program at 7 p.m. today.Teens from First Baptist will participate in the Spring Youth Retreat at Slippery Rock Baptist Camp beginning at 5:30 p.m. Friday and ending at 2:30 p.m. Saturday.There will be an 8:30 a.m. breakfast Sunday followed by a 9 a.m. prayer service. There will be no evening service.Ladies of the church will have a luncheon at noon Sunday in the Baptist Youth Center.
Grace@Calvary LutheranThe Faith Shapers youth group of Grace@Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday.Butler Area Ministries for Kids will meet from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Camp Lutherlyn.The women’s banquet will be May 18. Reservations will be taken this weekend.
GraceWayGraceWay meets each Sunday morning at the Center Township Elementary School on Mercer Road.MaryAnn Mahan and Andre Parker will provide the special music at the worship service Sunday.
Hill United PresbyterianHill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St., will celebrate the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper, and new members will be received at the Sunday worship service.The seekers group will have a potluck lunch at 11:30 a.m. Sunday. Parents should take bag lunches for their children.The women’s book club will meet at 12:15 p.m. Sunday to discuss “The All Girls Filling Station’s Last Reunion.”The Hill Youth Chorale will rehearse at 12:15 p.m. Sunday.A 30-family rummage sale to benefit the Hill Youth Chorale will be in the fellowship hall from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
Meridian United PresbyterianMeridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave., will host an after-school program “A Hand Up!” for children in kindergarten through sixth grade from 3:45 to 5 p.m. each Tuesday in May. For more information, call the church office at 724-482-2630.The deacons will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, as will the church trustees.
Mount Chestnut PresbyterianThe youth group of Mount Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422, will attend Acquire the Fire in Pittsburgh Friday and Saturday. For more information, call the church youth director at 724-287-7601.Holy Communion will be offered at both Sunday worship services.The food cupboard will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday. For more information, contact the church office.The Mount Chestnut Christian Preschool will have a Mother’s Day Tea Wednesday.
New Life Christian MinistriesNew Life Christian Ministries, 139 Knoch Road, Saxonburg, will celebrate the Lord’s Supper this weekend at all services.For information about Wednesday’s ladies’ night out, or to make reservations, contact karen@newlifexn.org or call 724-822-9879.For more information about infant and child dedication May 10 and 11, send an e-mail to info@newlifexn.org.
Saint Andrews United PresbyterianSaint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St., will begin a new adult education series at 9:15 a.m. Sunday.The First Sunday mission offering will benefit the Butler County Community Health Clinic.The “Blest Be the Tie That Binds” spring service and supper will be at 4 p.m. Sunday. It will include a hymn sing and Communion.Dinner with Friends will be at 6 p.m. May 10 at the Hardwood Cafe, 646 Pittsburgh Road. Confirm participation with Susan Moon.
St. Luke's LutheranPick up Community Day Camp hoagie orders from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Centennial Hall, St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 310 W. Main St., Saxonburg.For flea market information, call the church office.Holy Communion will be shared this weekend.Pinewood Derby races for all ages will be Sunday in Centennial Hall.All ministry night will be at 7 p.m. Monday in Centennial Hall.Contact the office to reserve spaces for the May 10 Gardeners’ Paradise and for information about biking outings. Text Laura at 724-766-6394 for May kayaking dates.
St. Mark’s Evangelical LutheranSt. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., will have the last 4F dinner of the season at 4:30 p.m. Saturday. The reservation deadline is noon Friday.Holy Communion will be served at all services this weekend.An inquirer’s class will be at 9 a.m. Sunday. For more information, call the church office.The “3T” group will meet Monday in the fellowship hall.Ruth Circle will meet at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in the church lounge.The children’s hour end-of-the-year program will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday.
Summit PresbyterianSummit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Drive, will have the Spring BASH fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at HIS Kids Christian School, 650 Saxonburg Road.To learn about Bible studies and music groups of the church or for other information, call Summit’s office at 724-287-2378.
Trinity LutheranThe monthly men’s ministry breakfast will be at 8 a.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township.A three-week new members class will begin after the 8:30 a.m. Sunday service. A confirmation rehearsal will be after the 11 a.m. Sunday service.Highway pick-up and lunch for the youth group will follow the 11 a.m. Sunday service. The outreach committee also will meet after the 11 a.m. Sunday service.The Christian education committee will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday.Youths will help at Katie’s Kitchen at 5 p.m. May 8.
WhitestownWhitestown Road Baptist Church, 409 Whitestown Road, will observe the ordinance of the Lord’s Supper during the Sunday worship service.
Zion United MethodistHigh school youths of Zion United Methodist Church, 438 Bear Creek Road, Sarver, will join the annual CROP Walk Sunday. The event fights hunger in Sarver and Cabot as well as worldwide. To pledge donations, contact any church youth.Ticket sales for the mother-daughter banquet May 10 will continue through Sunday. The event includes a fashion show presented by a group of re-enactors.For tickets, call the church office at 724-353-1720.
