Pastor Andrew Brewer will speak at the 9:30 a.m. worship service Sunday at Christ’s Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave.

New Normal youth group resumes at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

There are new Christian novels and children’s books in the church library.

Sign-up sheets are available for the church picnic on Sept. 16.

Community Life ChurchCommunity Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary School.The Acts Gathering will be at 7 p.m. Friday at Kerm and Sally Minich’s house. Contact Kevin Riordan with questions or check Facebook.The ladies canoe trip is at 10 a.m. Saturday. Meet at McQuistion Elementary parking lot at 9 a.m. to carpool to Emlenton Outfitters. Pack a lunch. Contact Amanda Ogle with any questions.The next laundromat outing is Sunday after tear down.Set-up team is in need of volunteers. Set up begins at 8 a.m. Requirements are the ability to lift, move and carry heavy bins and equipment. Sign up at the info hub and see Tony DiDonato with any questions.The first meeting of the fall small group study “Honor’s Reward” by John Bevere is from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the YWCA. Buy/order the book at the Resource Center on Sunday.Child care is available for children through kindergarten for a small fee. Elementary students in grades one to six are meeting at Pastor Ben’s house. Drop-off time begins at 7 p.m.

Covenant PresbyThe Rev. A. Gary Angleberger will be the guest preacher at the worship service Sunday at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St.Angleberger is a retired Presbyterian minister and a former Synod executive.He is the chair of the Beaver-Butler Committee on Preparation for Ministry.The noisy offering of loose change will also be received during worship Sunday.

First BaptistFirst Baptist Church is located at 221 W. New Castle St.First Baptist Christian School will be having a back-to-school night this evening for all parents, students and teachers beginning at 6 p.m. with food and fellowship and concluding with a 7 p.m. meeting.The first day of school will begin at 8 a.m. Wednesday.The church will conduct a nursing home service at Sunnyview from 2 to 3 p.m. Monday. Dennis Junker will speak.

First U.M.First United Methodist Church is located at 200 E. North St.There will be a meet and greet at noon on Sunday in the Ministry Center, 232 E. North St., to meet Dick and Judy Amos, longtime missionaries to Japan.The college mailing ministry will start its school year at 7 p.m. Monday in the Dickson Room.This important meeting will be used to schedule mailings to our college students for the 2012-2013 school year.Friendship Parish of the Slippery rock PresbyThe Friendship Parish summer picnic will be at 11 a.m. Sunday at Crestfield Camp and Conference Center, 195 Taggart Road, Slippery Rock.Worship service conducted by Pastor Donna Yanosy will be followed by a potluck picnic. Afternoon activities include games and a hayride.Because of this event, no worship services will be conducted at Bethel, West Liberty or Wolf Creek Presbyterian churches.

GRACE @ CALVARYThe clothing bank will be open from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St. This clothing bank is open to all and there is no limit on the number of clothing you may take.Service will be at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Lutherlyn. There will be a hymn sing at 10 a.m.A picnic will follow worship. Take a dish to share and white elephant gifts for the bingo.Call the church office Friday during office hours to receive a ride to the picnic.The monthly soup and sandwich luncheon will be from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 30. Carryout is available.

GraceWayTrevor Ackelson, Joyce Moore and Patty Miller will provide the music Sunday at GraceWay.GraceWay meets at the Center Township Elementary School on Mercer Road.

Hill U.P.Hill United Presbyterian Church is located at 501 Second St.Worship Without Walls will be held at 10:30 a.m. Sunday in the Masonic Shelter, Alameda Park, with the annual church picnic to follow.Each family is asked to take a side dish to serve 10 people. Hot dogs, drinks and desserts will be provided.

Meridian U.P.Ladies of the church are invited to attend sewing day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday at Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave.Adult Bible study group is scheduled for noon Tuesday in Room 15.The quilt group will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday.

New Life Christian MinistriesThe sacrament of baptism will be held Sunday at New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch Primary School, 328 Knoch Road, Saxonburg.Men’s prayer time dedicated to praying for the November elections will be held from 8 to 9 a.m. Saturday at 320 W. Main St., Saxonburg.People interested in learning more about New Life’s mission, vision and values are invited to attend CLASS 101 at 12:30 p.m. Sept. 30 at Shurina’s Restaurant, Cabot. Registration is required by e-mailing pat@newlifexn.org or calling the church at 724-256-0851.Dave Lacinski has joined the ministry staff at New Life. He will serve as lead administrator. Lacinski is a Geneva College graduate; he resides in Freeport with his wife and two sons.

Old Union PresbyMichael Wallace, the new student pastor, will preach Sunday at Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars.Sunday is pickle project Sunday.

Saint Andrews U.P.Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St., will have a blessing of the backpacks during the 10:30 a.m. worship service.Everyone who is going to school this fall is invited to take their backpacks and book bags to worship to receive a blessing and gift.The Weckerly corn roast will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Weckerly Farm.Hot dogs, corn and beverages will be provided. Take a dessert to share and chairs. The rain date is Sept. 1.The sixth annual Community Day of Prayer will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 8. Volunteers from the congregation will be needed to commit to praying for half-hour periods in the sanctuary.Prayer requests can be sent to the church office at office@standrewsupc.org or mailed by Sept. 2.

St. Luke's LutheranGolden Milestone Ministries will host a social hour Sunday following the 11 a.m. worship to celebrate Jean Heckman’s 90th birthday at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 310 W. Main St., Saxonburg.The public is invited to the sanctuary from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday for community quiet time.The altar guild is looking for donations of artificial fruit to decorate the sanctuary for autumn. Donations may be left at the church any day until 3 p.m.The Christian Outreach Ministry will sponsor Christmas in September and a Christian choral concert during the Saxonburg Arts Festival.Anyone who would like to volunteer to help should contact the office or Sue Beatty.

St. John's LutheranSt. John’s Lutheran Church will have a congregational meeting immediately following the 10:30 a.m. worship service to vote on the proposed change to the Church Constitution as recommended by the church council.The August cause of the month is the Red Cross Local Chapter.The church council still needs volunteers to help plan the 125th anniversary celebration.

St. Mark’s Evangelical LutheranThe fourth annual Olde Fashion Church Picnic of St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Masonic Shelter at Alameda Park.A potluck supper will begin at 4 p.m. and the evening will end with worship and Holy Communion at 6 p.m.There will be no service at the church Saturday.Sunday school and service will be held as usual on Sunday, 201 W. Jefferson St.An orientation program for St. Mark’s Children’s Hour will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. For more information contact Darcie Pomykata at 724-282-9627.The children’s hour program will begin Sept. 5. This program is for children between the ages of 2 and kindergarten age and there are still openings available.The sanctuary choir will resume rehearsals from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. The choir is in need of voices in all ranges and is open to anyone seventh grade and older.

Trinity LutheranWeekend services at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township, will include a blessings of the backpacks for all students as the new school year begins.There will be an important meeting about confirmation for all students going into 7th or 8th grade this fall immediately following the Sunday service. Parents are also expected to attend, as the expectations for being eligible for the rite of confirmation will be explained.The worship and music committee will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday.Choir rehearsals will begin at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. New members are welcome.The McCandless Bell Choir is still seeking new members, with or without experience. Rehearsals will begin in September. Contact Patsy Ann Johnson as soon as possible if interested.

Zion U.M.Zion United Methodist Church is located at 438 Bear Creek Road, Sarver.Sunday is the annual rally day at Zion in order to kick off a new year of Sunday school.A continental breakfast will be at 9 a.m. with recognition and promotion ceremonies beginning at 9:30 a.m. All children, teen and adult classes are invited.A new adult Sunday school class led by John Woitas on the Book of Acts will be held in Room 4.Any college students should be sure to get their addresses to Lois as soon as possible in order for care packages to be sent in the coming year.