RELIGIOUS ROUNDUP
Missions meeting will be at 6 p.m. Sunday at Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road.
MERGE, the outreach Christian Community, will meet for the last time at 6 p.m. Saturday with a dinner to follow.
The District IMPACT team will present their program of drama and music at the District Center at 6:30 p.m. Saturday.
There will be a meal and a free will offering will be taken to benefit their mission trip to Columbus, Ohio, this summer.
CHRIST COMMUNITY U.M.The Confirmation class of Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, will be confirmed at Sunday services.The class will also have a potluck celebration dinner Sunday. For information, contact Cherie Loomis.The community dinner work team will meet at the First Lutheran Church at 4:15 p.m. Monday.The trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Monday and are asking for donations and volunteers for church repairs. For information, contact Jon Hiser.Covenant Food Cupboard items for May are ketchup, mustard and mayonnaise.Hours for Sunday worship services will not change during the summer.
CHRIST'S OUTREACHThere will be a Scrapbook All Day Crop from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at Christ’s Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave.Take snacks to share and call Michelle Huff at 724-789-9699.The board of trustees will meet at 11:45 a.m. Sunday.Walking in the Word class resumes at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.
COMMUNITY LIFE CHURCHCommunity Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary School.Youth group gathering is from 7:30 to 9 p.m. today at Pastor Ben Ogle’s house. Take a Bible.Friday night fire, an all praise and worship night, is at 7:15 p.m. Friday at The Net Outreach.Meet the pastors is from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday at 440 W. Pearl St. Anyone new to CLC is invited to have some pizza with pastors Steve and Mamie in their home. Make reservations at the Info Hub on Sunday.Softball doubleheaders are at 2:30 and 3:45 p.m. Sunday.Sunday’s hospitality theme is sweet or sour.
COVENANT PRESBYNew members will be received during the 11 a.m. worship service Sunday at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St.A reception in their honor will be held immediately following the worship service.Dr. Steven Tuell, Professor of Old Testament at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, will lead the seekers class at 9:30 a.m. Sunday in the Assembly Room.
EAST BUTLER PRESBYEast Butler Presbyterian Church, Ninth and Randolph Sts., will host the Butler Dog Training Association for a demonstration at 7 p.m. Friday.The monthly spaghetti dinner will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday.Sue Ann Murray will be guest musician and graduates will receive Bibles on Sunday.
NORTH BUTLER PRESBYNorth Butler Presbyterian Church, 137 N. Butler Church Road, will congratulate graduates with the presentation of Bibles on Sunday. Sue Ann Murray will be the guest musician.
FAITH U.P.Faith United Presbyterian Church will have a community yard and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, 1329 N. Main St. Ext.The deacons will recognize the members of the music ministry and the church school teachers for their work during worship Sunday.There will be a catered lunch to follow.
FIRST BAPTISTFirst Baptist Christian School will have an Evening of Elegance for juniors and seniors at 4 p.m. Friday.First Baptist Church will be participating in a men’s retreat at Slippery Rock Baptist Camp from 5:30 p.m. Friday to 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Dr. Marty Von will be speaking. Call FBC for more information at 724-287-7241.Von will also be the guest speaker Sunday morning at First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St.The church will conduct a nursing home service at Sunnyview from 2 to 3 p.m. Monday with Dennis Junker speaking.
FIRST U.M.The Fixed Gear Bicycle Collective is fixing bicycles from 4 to 6 p.m. Mondays in the parking lot at First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St.
GLADE RUN U.P.Men’s fellowship breakfast will be at 7 a.m. Saturday at Reichhold’s Restaurant on Route 8.The Confirmation class will join Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, at both services Sunday.There will be a brunch for them at 10 a.m. in Fellowship Hall.The Preschool Place will hold graduation at 10:30 a.m. Wendesday.
GRACE @ CALVERY LUTHERANThere will be a healing service after the 10 a.m. worship Sunday at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St.Also after service, there will be a meeting for all the volunteers of Grace’s Closet.The newsletter deadline is noon Monday.Sisters in Christ will meet at Grace at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Take a dish to share.Men’s night out will be at 5:30 p.m. May 24 at the Huddle.
GRACEWAYRuth Ferko and Andre Parker will provide the music for worship service Sunday at Graceway, which meets at Center Township Elementary School on Mercer Road.There will be a children’s event entitled “Growing and Blooming For Jesus” during the 10 a.m. children’s worship Sunday for ages 4 to 11.
HILL U.P.The chancel choir will present an anthem in memory of Wilbur Dumbaugh during worship Sunday at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St.Presbyterian Women’s Layette Offering and the Pentacost Offering will be received and usher and greeter teams will be recognized.Reservations for senior night out dinner are due to church office by Friday.
MERIDIAN U.P.The stewardship committee of Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave., will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday.A youth hangout session will be at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday.
NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIESThe latest class of covenanting disciples of New Life Christian Ministries will be welcomed into the church on Sunday at Knoch Primary School, 328 Knoch Road, Saxonburg.A birthday party will be held Sunday to honor the conclusion of the You Were Born for This series.Cupcakes will be available for take-home following both worship celebrations.
SAINT ANDREWS U.P.Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St., will host the Ortner-Roberts Jazz Duo during its 10:30 a.m. worship service.Dinner with friends will be gathering at 6 p.m. Saturday at Red Rock Falls. Call Susan Moon if planning to attend.The annual Old-Fashioned Backyard Carnival will be held from 12 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Grossman house. There are still lots of ways to help. Contact Dawn Grossman to volunteer or for more information.The Covenant Food Cupboard is requesting donations of cereal, macaroni and cheese, graham crackers, fruit salad and baby food but will happily accept any food items.A cart for donations is located in the Narthex.
THE SOWER'S CHAPELLearn about Johnny Appleseed, the horticulturist and missionary, at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Sower’s Chapel, 100 Iron Bridge Road, Sarver.The Rev. Ray Silverman will speak. He is a visiting minister and is a professor at Bryn Athyn College.
ST. LUKE'S LUTHERANSt. Luke’s Lutheran Church 310 W. Main St., Saxonburg, will host Gardeners’ Paradise from 8 to 2 p.m. Saturday.It will feature children’s crafts and teaching demos. Honey and gardening items will be sold. Plants may be sold or exchanged.The youth and confirmation class will offer a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday in Centennial Hall for the Gardeners’ Paradise. All proceeds from both events will fund the youth mission trip to Chattanooga.Holy Communion will be shared at both services Sunday. Confirmation will be celebrated at 10:45 a.m. followed by a luncheon for confirmands and families.There will be a thanksgiving for the blessing of soil seed and water at both services Sunday.Monday’s food bank participation begins at 6 p.m.
ST. MARK'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERANThe final St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., dinner of the season will be from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday. Call for reservations by 10 a.m. Friday.Holy Communion will be served at all services this weekend.A.M.P.E.D. will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday. The group is for all youth in fourth through sixth grades. Friends are welcome.There will be a VBS meeting at 7 p.m. today and May 24.Those who are a graduate or have someone graduating from their family should call the church office at 724-287-6741.
TRINITY LUTHERANA first Holy Communion class will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township.At least one parent must attend the class with their child.Call the church office, 724-287-1977, with child’s name and age if planning to attend.Services with Holy Communion will be held Saturday and Sunday.A Sunday school celebration will be held at 9:45 a.m. Sunday in the Fellowship Hall.Those graduating from high school or college are asked to submit a graduation biography to the office at officetrinityalive.com by Sunday.Registration forms for vacation Bible school are on the table in the narthex.Anyone willing to help is asked to contact Janet Flecken at 724-285-4182.
VALENCIA PRESBYThe Valencia Presbyterian Church youth group will have a movie night from 6:30 to 9:15 p.m. Saturday at 80 Sterrett St., Valencia.
ZION U.M.A Confirmation reception will be 10 a.m. Sunday at Zion United Methodist Church, 438 Bear Creek Road, Sarver, in Fellowship Hall.The new member class will be at 3:30 p.m. Sunday in Zion’s pavilion. A picnic will begin at 5 p.m..School bags for UMCOR are ready to be filled and are in the narthex.
