There will be an emphasis on missions during the Sunday worship service at the Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road.

The District NMI Convention will be held at 9 a.m. Friday at the District Center tabernacle. Speakers are Don and Evie Gardner from Africa.

District Assembly will begin at 6:30 p.m. Friday continuing Saturday, with the ordination service at 4:30 p.m.

There will be a worship service at 11 a.m. Sunday at the tabernacle.

Christ Community U.M.The Prayer Shawl Group of Christ Community United Methodist, 205 N. Duffy Road, will meet at 6:30 p.m. today.There is a need for yard workers at 11 a.m. Friday at the church.Items are needed for the military serving in Afghanistan. See the list in the narthex.The annual church conference will be Thursday through Sunday.The Red Church will be on the altar Sunday for contributions for Jumonville’s H.O.P.E Camp for underprivileged children.The office will be closed Friday and June 11 through 15.June’s mission team trip to Harrisburg has been canceled.Food cupboard items for June are graham crackers, saltines and cereal.

Christ’s OutreachHoly Communion will be served at both services of Christ Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave.There will be a trustees meeting at 11:45 a.m. Sunday.Prime Timers’ lunch will be Wednesday at the Harmony Inn. Meet at the church at 11 a.m. to go.The food pantry featured item for June is paper products.

Community Life ChurchCommunity Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary SchoolVolunteer family bowling night is from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Meridian Lanes. Contact the church office or Amanda Ogle to register.Men’s breakfast is 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Kings. See Jason Brewer with any questions.Softball games are at noon and 1:15 p.m. Sunday.

Glade Run U.P.Graduates will be recognized at services Sunday at Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia.There will be a parent meeting at 6 p.m. Sunday for all parents of any middle school youth who is signed up for the summer trip.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranGrace’s Closet will be open from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday and 5 to 7 p.m. June 14.Ladies night out will be at 5:30 p.m. June 14 at the Lyndora Hotel. Be at the church at 5:15 p.m. to carpool.Committee meetings are as follows:4 Worship and music, 7 p.m. Tuesday.4 Youth, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.4 Finance, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

GracewayLyric Ackelson and MaryAnn Mahan will provide music Sunday at GraceWay, which meets at the Center Township Elementary School on Mercer Road.There will also be a time of recognition for all graduates during the worship service Sunday.The monthly meeting of the steering committee will take place 6:30 p.m. Monday at Panera Bread.

Hill U.P.The Presbyterian Women’s birthday offering will be received at weekend services of Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St.Lay pastor Kathy Davis will deliver the message at the 6 p.m. Saturday contemporary service.The Hill Youth Chorale will leave at 7:15 a.m. Friday for its trip to New York City.Donations of drinking water in gallon-size containers or bottled water are still being accepted.The Ghana mission task force is accepting donations for educational scholarships for Ghanaian women.

Old Union PresbyThe sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will be celebrate this week at Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars.Prepare by reading 1 Corinthians 11:17-34.There will be a meeting for Splash in the Spirit after worship Sunday.To volunteer for the Strawberry Festival team, or to make a donation, check the fliers in the church lobby.

Saint Andrews U.P.Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St., will celebrate youth Sunday by honoring graduating seniors during worship.Dinner with Friends will gather at 6 p.m. June 16 at the Hardwood Cafe. Make reservations with Susan Moon.Volunteers are needed to help with children’s church this summer. For more information or to sign up, see Lori Haughey or Pastor Merry.The mission team is seeking help assembling and distributing Sunday lunches on the first and fifth Sundays of the month.For more information, contact Jeanne Wilson or Mary Lindenberg.Vacation Bible school will be from June 18 to 22 with work nights Tuesday, Wednesday and June 14. To help volunteer in preparations, contact Lori Haughey.The Covenant Food Cupboard is requesting donations of peanut butter, jelly, canned fruit and rolled oats. A cart for donations is located in the narthex.

The Sower’s ChapelChristopher Barber, a student in the graduate divinity program of Bryn Athyn College, will lead the 10 a.m. lay service Sunday at the Sower’s Chapel, 100 Iron Bridge Road, Sarver.

Springdale LutheranSpringdale Lutheran Church, 1061 Mahood Road, West Sunbury, will have a parish council meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Zion Lutheran Church.

St. Luke’s LutheranSt. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 310 W. Main St., Saxonburg, will change to the summer schedule with worship times of 8:15 a.m. and 10 a.m.Graduates will be celebrated with a blessing Sunday.The spiritual heritage mission group will leave Sunday for Germany. Anyone who hasn’t received their prayer partners should contact Bonnie Ekas.The Monday AM group will not meet again until July 9.Senior stars/55+ group will picnic in Roebling Park at noon Wednesday. Take a favorite picnic dish to share. Chicken will be provided.VBS registration is now available online at stlks.com and click the SonRise icon.Families are needed to adopt a garden for the season. Call or e-mail the office to volunteer a few hours.

St. John LutheranSt. John’s Lutheran Church, 100 Main St., Connoquenessing, Sunday morning worship will start at 10:30 a.m. for the new summer schedule.The cause of the month for June is the Water for the Woodlands.Cash donations will be accepted by St. John’s and sealed jugs of water should be taken to White Oak Springs Presbyterian Church.

St. John U.C.C.Sunday school will run concurrently with worship service at 10 a.m. Sunday at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City.People’s praise planning team will meet at 7 p.m. Monday to discuss summer worship planning.Called to Care ministers will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday.

St. Mark’s Evangelical LutheranGraduate recognition will be Sunday with all graduates from high school, college, trade school, nursing school or any institution of higher leaning honored at St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St.Make sure students’ names have been called into the office for recognition.There will be a reception following the church service and gifts will be presented.The music department is looking for vocalists and/or instrumentalists to enhance the worship services throughout the summer months.Sign the music form located on the ledge near the office or call Karen Krenitsky at 724-287-8162 or choir director Ralph Christy Jr. at 724-285-3653.Three T will meet at 9 a.m. Monday.The Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday.There will be 200th anniversary committee meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.Suggestions as to what to include in the year’s event can be placed in the basket by the Cry Room Sunday.

Summit PresbyWork days to prepare for Summit Presbyterian Church’s Vacation Bible school will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to noon Friday at the Christian Community Outreach building, 650 Saxonburg Road.A 60+ luncheon will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday in the upstairs fellowship area at the church, 181 Caldwell Drive. Register if possible at the church office.The deacons will meet at 6:30 p.m. and session will meet at 7 p.m., both Tuesday.Pastor Tom will be on vacation from Wednesday to June 19.

Trinity LutheranAll services at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township, will offer Holy Communion this weekend.The first of Pastor Benson’s summer classes on the study of Psalms will be held at 9:30 a.m. Sunday in the choir room.Blood pressure screenings will be offered after the Saturday service and between the two Sunday services.Trinity Youth will serve a spaghetti dinner from noon until 3 p.m. Sunday. Donations received will help support their trip to the ELCA’s national youth gathering in New Orleans.There is a pitcher in the narthex for monetary donations to help buy water for the people in Connoquenessing Woodlands who are presently without.Beginning at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, the Health and Wellness Ministry will sponsor a yoga/stretch class, led by Jen’s Academy.

West Sunbury U.P.The West Sunbury United Presbyterian Church, 215 E. Church St., West Sunbury, will honor 2012 high school graduates during its worship service Sunday.

Zion U.M.The book club will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the library of Zion United Methodist Church, 438 Bear Creek Road, Sarver.Volunteers are still needed for the Young Life yard sale being held today through Saturday and June 14 to 16 in Natrona Heights. Contact Pat Gray for information.The family camping trip information is on the bulletin board in the hall narthex.