Millie Martsolf will present the special music for the 10:45 a.m. Sunday worship service at the Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68.

At 6 p.m. Sunday, there will be an all-church picnic with the community invited. Take a dish to share. Hot dogs and drinks will be provided. For information, call the church at 724-482-4116 or Darlene Johns at 724-538-9342.

The Caravan program will begin Wednesday evenings starting Sept. 9 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Registration will be at 6 p.m. All children ages 4 through grade 6 are invited. The teen program and activities will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Buffalo Charge U.M. The Craigsville, McKee Chapel and Fenelton United Methodist churches will hold a combined service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Fenelton United Methodist Church.

Calvin presby Calvin Presbyterian Church, 415 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople, will resume the regular fall worship schedule Sept. 13. Services will be at 8:30 and 11 a.m., with church school starting at 10 a.m.Adult education also will resume during the Sunday school hour in fellowship hall.Susan Kendall, Ph.D., director of the Doctor of Ministry program at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, will lead a four-week series, "Hunting for Jesus in Pittsburgh" at 10 a.m. Sundays from Sept. 20 to Oct. 18. The community is welcome to attend. Topics are "Searching in Pittsburgh" on Sept. 20, "The Hunt for Understanding" on Oct. 4, "Questions that Guide" on Oct. 11 and "Available Light" on Oct. 18.For information, visit www.calvinchurchzelie.org or call the church office at 724-452-7560.

Center Presby Center Presbyterian Church of Slippery Rock has new hours. There will be one service at 11 a.m. with the new pastor the Rev. William "Bill" Mumaw. He will be installed as the new pastor Sept. 27.Sunday School will be at 9:45 a.m. and the worship service will be at 11 a.m. from Sept. 13 to May 30.

Christ's Outreach Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave., will have Family Fellowship Sunday in the gym at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Come for pastries, doughnuts, coffee, tea and hot cocoa, and fellowship in place of Sunday school. Blood pressure screenings will be available at 11:45 a.m.Wednesday night programs will begin Sept. 9 with a fellowship dinner at 6 p.m. The youth will meet with Pastor Andrew at 6:30 p.m. and begin Caravan classes at 6:45 p.m. The adult study, "The Jesus I Never Knew," will be presented at 7 p.m. by Pastor Ken in the sanctuary.The Prime Timers will take a trip to Volant and New Wilmington at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 10.

Community Life Church Community Life Church holds service at 10:15 a. m. every Sunday at McQuistion Elementary School.There are children's ministry classrooms from birth to sixth grade.The four-part series "Rethinking Thinking" will begin Sunday.Sign-ups for the "Breaking Intimidation" in-home small groups are being held. Groups will begin the week of Sept. 20 and meet eight times.Sign-ups for the eight-week Journey Mission Elementary small groups for grades one to six have begun. The first meeting will be at Pastor Ben's house on Sept. 23.The ladies canoe trip will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 12.Weekly prayer meetings have resumed from 1:30 to 2:30 Tuesdays at 440 W. Pearl St.CLC is collecting paper products in September for the St. Vincent DePaul food cupboard.

Connoquenessing U.M. C.U.M.C. will show the movie "Bolt" at 7 p.m. Friday for the children and adults of the community. There will be pizza, popcorn and pop for all.

Covenant Presby The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be celebrated during the 10 a.m. Sunday worship service at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St.Leanne Heaton will be the guest musical artist for the 10 a.m. worship service on Sunday.Choir rehearsals will resume Sept. 10. New choir members are invited to attend.

First BaptistFriday is picture day for all students and teachers of First Baptist Christian School, 221 W. New Castle St.The women's missionary fellowship will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday for its kick-off dinner at the Baptist Youth Center. Joann Dittmer will speak on women of the Bible, which is this year's theme. Each lady is asked to take a tureen to share.

First English Lutheran The senior choir of First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St., will hold rehearsal at 7:30 p.m. today at the church.Father and Sons Day will be held Friday and Saturday at Lutherlyn.Church services with Holy Communion will be held at the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday services.No community dinner will be held Monday.A book discussion on "The Shack" will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

First Presby of Bakerstown Pastor Dan Muttart will preach on lessons from Abraham in a sermon titled "Signed, Sealed, Delivered — You're His" on Sunday at the First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown, 5825 Heckert Road.At the 11 a.m. worship service, the chancel choir will return following a summer break. People in the community who love to sing are invited to join the chancel choir, which rehearses from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursdays. Contact interim choral director Ben Filippone for information.All are invited to the 10 a.m. Sunday school class in the Westminster Room led by the Rev. Beverly James, titled "My Journey in Ministry."

Graceway Lyric Ackelson and Ruth Ferko will provide special music at GraceWay Community Church's 10 a.m. Sunday worship service. GraceWay meets at Center Township Elementary School. Coffee, tea and doughnuts are served at 9:30 a.m.Adult Bible study will begin at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Kings Restaurant. A new study, "Those Curious Cults," will begin. Information is available at 724-290-7007.

Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., will not hold youth group on Sunday because of the Labor Day holiday. The church office will be closed on Monday.Angel Food Ministry order days will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday at the church.The youth committee will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday.Also on Tuesday, the brown bag dinner is at 6:15 p.m., the finance committee meets at 6:30 p.m., and all other committees meet at 7 p.m.Bell choir practice will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Pizza will be provided for the first rehearsal. Anyone is welcome to join the bell choir.

Hill U.P. The Lord's Supper will be celebrated at weekend services of Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St. The Rev. Clark Sawyer will preach at both services.The piano orchestra will perform at the Sunday service. The members are Lauren McElhaney, Jessica Sanzotti, Kathy Sawyer, Tommy Walters, Nathan Moses, John Thomas, Brian Mueller, with orchestra director and organist Peg McGuirk.The Tuesday morning women's Bible study will begin at 9:30 a.m. This year's study will be "The Gospel According to Luke." Rev. Clark Sawyer will lead the study in the Hall Memorial Lounge.Additional handbell ringers are needed for the handbell choir. No experience is necessary, and anyone over the age of 16 can participate. The first rehearsal is at 6:30 tonight in the handbell room.Updated addresses are needed by the deacons for college students and military servicemen and women. Forms will be included in the September newsletter.The Covenant Cupboard food request for September is peanut butter and jelly.

Meridian U.P. Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave., will return to their fall worship schedule on Sunday with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m.The church office and day care will be closed Monday.The fall schedule for handbell practice resumes at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays and choir practice at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays beginning Sept. 10. Anyone interested in participating is invited to attend.

Mt. Chestnut Presby The office of Mt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422, will be closed Monday. There will be no food cupboard Monday night. The new time is 6:30 p.m. Sept. 14.The 8:45 and 11 a.m. Sunday services will include the serving of the Lord's Supper.

New Life Christian Ministries Senior pastor Dr. Chris Marshall will share a message at 10 a.m. Sunday on "Press On Toward the Prize — The Gift that Keeps on Giving!" at the worship celebration at South Butler Primary School, 328 Knoch Road, Saxonburg.The Lord's Supper will be celebrated as part of the worship time Sunday.The church offices will be closed Monday.The New Life Praise Band will have a time of devotion and rehearsal from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the home of lead pastor Dr. Chris Marshall. Worship leader Brad French will direct the group.The elders council will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the home of pastor of administration Pat Fecich in Saxonburg.The ministry staff will meet at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 10 at Roebling Park in Saxonburg for a time of prayer and planning.Relevant Student Ministries will begin its fall ministry season with a kick-off celebration from 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Kovach home in Saxonburg. All students in grades six to 12 are invited. For details, contact student ministries leader Brad French at 724-372-0201 or go to www.LiveRelevant.com.

North Main Street Church of God The women of the Church of God will meet in the parlor at 1 p.m. today at North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext.The Women's Word Share will begin "A Study of David," featuring Priscilla Shirer, Beth Moore and Kay Arthur at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday.The stewardship committee will meet at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday in the conference room.The 60 Plus or Minus group will meet at noon Sept. 10 in the fellowship hall.The board of directors will meet at 7 p.m. Sept. 10 in the conference room.

Oak Hills Sunday school will start at 9:30 a.m. at the Oak Hills Christian Church (Disciples of Christ.)The worship service will be at 10:45 a.m. The church is located at the corner of Old Plank and Township Line roads.

Old Union Presby Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will hold a kick-off meeting and training session for Sunday school teachers from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.Choir practice will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday. All experience levels of singing are welcome.The fundraising committee will meet after worship Sunday.Worship As You Work, in honor of Labor Day, will be held Sunday. Come to worship in your work, housework or school clothes.

Park U.P. Steve Mick will be the guest speaker at the 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday services at Park United Presbyterian Church.Daybreak meets at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday in Park Hall.Bell practice resumes at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, followed by choir rehearsal at 7 p.m. and praise band practice at 8 p.m.The outreach meeting will be at 7 p.m. today in Park Hall.The Second Saturday Supper Club will meet Sept. 12 in Park Hall for dinner and a movie.A Mexican fiesta, followed by a John the Gospel movie, will begin at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are available by contacting Janice Norris or Kathy Brown or at the door. For information, call the church at 724-452-9570.

Saint Andrews U.P. The youth group of Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St., will start at 6 p.m. Sept. 13 at the church with an ice cream party. Parents of youth group members (grades six to 12) are invited to attend. Youth group members will prepare and distribute bagged lunches Sunday.Reservations for Dinner With Friends are now being accepted. The dinner will be held at 6 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Villa Restaurant. Call Barb Gallagher by Sept. 10 to place your reservation.A children's movie night will be held at 7 p.m. Sept. 12 at the church. Those attending are invited to wear pajamas and take their favorite blankets. Call or e-mail Lori Haughey to let her know you are attending.

St. John's U.C.C. Holy Communion will be served Sunday during the 9:30 a.m. blended worship service at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City.St. John's will go back to regular worship and Sunday School times Sept. 13 for Rally Day.The Quilters will meet for the first time at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.The praise band begins rehearsals at 7 p.m. Tuesday. The adult choir will begin rehearsing at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

St. John's Reformed On Sunday, St. John's Reformed Church, Route 68 and Meridian Road, will return to the fall worship schedule with Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and worship in the sanctuary at 11 a.m.

St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran The 365 Day Bible Study meeting will meet at 6:30 p.m. today in the lounge at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St. Please note the date change. The study will be on Ezra and Nehemiah.There will be Holy Communion served at all services this weekend.The Church Choir is in need of more voices. Rehearsals have been changed to 7 p.m. Wednesdays.Beginning in September, a staffed nursery will be provided for both the 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday worships. A staffed nursery also is going to be available for infants to age 2 during the Sunday school hour.Three T will meet Sept. 14 instead of its regular Monday of the month. The group needs cotton fabric to make quilts. If you can donate, take contributions to the meeting or leave them at the church office.Confirmation orientation will be held Sept. 20 for families with children in grade seven or higher. Call the church office to register by Sunday. Confirmation classes are a two-year program at St. Mark's and classes are held during the Sunday school hour.The bell choir will begin rehearsals at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Everyone is welcome.Children's Hour will begin regular classes at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. For information, call Mrs. Tammi Rossi or the church office.Girl Scout meetings will begin at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 15 in Schramm Hall. They hope to have a troop for any girl from kindergarten to 18 years old.If you are interested or have any questions, call Carri Smith at 724-712-6767 or Teresa Rugh at 724-283-9364.

Summit Presby Summit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Drive, will hold its monthly Communion service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday.The office will be closed Monday.The women's Bible study group, FDFX, will begin its weekly meetings at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday.The deacons will meet at their new time at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Session will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday.Summit Church is on the corner of Caldwell Drive and Saxonburg Road just a few miles south of Butler.

St. Peter's Episcopal St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St., will return to the regular worship schedule on Sunday. Services are at 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. The office will be closed Monday.The business meeting of the Episcopal Church Women (ECW) will be at noon today.The waffle kickoff for Christian Formation will be at 9 a.m. Sept. 13.Choir resumes Sept. 13 with the first rehearsal at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday.

Trinity Lutheran The Men's Ministry of Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township, will meet for breakfast and Bible study at 8 a.m. Saturday.Remembrance of the Lord's Supper will be shared at the services at 6:30 p.m. Saturday and at 11 a.m. Sunday. A coffee hour will be held at 9:45 a.m. Sunday.The church office will be closed Monday. A corn roast will be held at 5 p.m. Monday in the picnic shelter. The meal, dessert and drinks will be provided.The parish education committee will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday to prepare for the coming Sunday school year.Choir practices will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesdays for the month of September.WELCA's first Bible study will be held at 10 a.m. today.

Trinity Presby The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be celebrated at Sunday's worship at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave.Trinity Fellowship will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Hoover's Restaurant. Sign up for reservations on the table in the narthex. Hosts are Bob and Ruth Nickle.A new Bible study on Joshua will meet soon. It will be necessary to purchase study books at a cost of $7 each. Register at the table in the narthex so we can order books.Worship hour changes to 11 a.m. Sept. 13. Bible studies will begin at 9:45 a.m. on Sept. 13.

Zion U.M. Both the 8 and 10:45 a.m. worship services on Sunday at Zion United Methodist Church, 438 Bear Creek Road, Sarver, will celebrate Communion.Doughnut fellowship will follow the 8 a.m. Sunday service.The women's Bible study group will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the library for brunch and to plan for the upcoming year. Take a brunch item to share. All women are welcome.Any student heading to college is asked to submit his or her college address to the office so care packages can be sent.Sign-up sheets for the fall blood drive are in the narthex. The drive will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Sept. 17.