Debra Shutak will present the special music for the Sunday morning service at the Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road.

The Senior Adults will meet at the church at 7 p.m. Friday for movies and snacks.

Christ Community U.M.The usher and greeter picnic of Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday at the home of Ann and Ken Killby. Register by calling 724-586-2833.The trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday.The gift giving gala, Roll Out The Red Carpet, will be 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. Light refreshments will be served.August food cupboard items are tuna, noodles and mayonnaise.

Community Life ChurchThis Sunday will be a baby/small child dedication during the service at Community Life Church, McQuistion Elementary School.Parents wanting to have children dedicated should have already turned in an application. Include a photograph of your child if possible. Contact the church office to have a child dedicated if an application has not been turned in.The next Youth Group Gathering is from 7:30 to 9 p.m. today at Pastor Ben’s house. Grades 6 to 12 and their friends are welcome.Hit the Streets Ministry will meet at 6 p.m. today and next Thursday at the YWCA Parking Lot. See Kevin Riordan with questions.The weekly prayer meeting from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at 440 W. Pearl St. will resume Tuesday.Covenant PresbySign-up for the Covenant Cupboard Back-to-School Program, children ages 2 to 10, continues on the distribution days. Members should take donated school supplies to the church, 230 E. Jefferson St., no later than Wednesday.Volunteers from Covenant will meet at 4 p.m. at Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church to serve the Wednesday Community Dinner.Faith LutheranFaith Lutheran Church, 241 Freeport Road, will bless/dedicate a cross at the beginning of the 10:30 a.m. service Sunday. The cross, made 30 years ago by the late Bunkie Newman, once hung on the door of Faith’s first worship facility. After many years in storage, it has been hung above the main doors of the sanctuary. Everyone is invited to attend this joyous occasion.Faith U.P. ChurchFaith United Presbyterian Church, 1329 Main St. Ext., will receive six new members into the congregation at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship service. Following the service, there will be a reception hosted by the Deacons Board.First BaptistThe members of the Berean Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will be having a picnic at 5 p.m. Friday at Earl and Lena Sarvey’s home.First Presby of BakerstownThe second annual Church in the Park will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday at The Lodge in North Park. The worship service will be held at 10:30 a.m., followed by a catered picnic lunch. Everyone is asked to take two dozen cookies for the incredible cookie contest. The cost is $6 per person and $20 for a family of four with $3 per person for additional family members. For more information, contact the church office at 724-443-1555 or visit www.fpcb.orgFirst Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown meets at 5825 Heckert Road, Bakerstown.Grace @ Calvary LutheranThe youth group will be having a lock-in from 9 p.m. Friday until 7 a.m. Saturday at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St. Take a pillow and a snack.Newsletter items are due in the church office by noon Friday.The monthly soup and sandwich luncheon will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 25. The public is welcome and carryouts are available.GraceWay Community ChurchPastor John Neyman will be the guest speaker at the 10 a.m. Sunday worship service at GraceWay Community Church, Center Township Elementary School. Jenny Taylor, Lyric Ackelson, Patty Miller and Vicki Palmer will provide the special music.Hill U.P.The 6 p.m. Saturday worship at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St., will be led by lay pastor Kathy Davis. Rev. Fred Young will preach at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service.The Centennial Committee will meet at 11:30 a.m. Monday.Jefferson CenterJefferson Center Presbyterian Church, Frazier Road, Saxonburg, will hold a Peach Festival from 3 to 7 p.m. Aug. 27. Available will be pork barbecues, pasta salad, coleslaw, potato salad, all things peaches and drinks. Takeouts are available. Call 724-352-2400 for information.Meridian U.p.Tuesday’s Quilters group will meet at 1 p.m. in Room 14 of the Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave.The Stewardship Committee will meet at 10 a.m. Friday.New Life Christian MinistriesThe members of the Seneca Hills Bible Camp Work Team will be commissioned on Sunday at New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch Senior High School, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg. The team will refurbish a cabin and do other handyperson tasks at the camp in Franklin.Park United PresbyDaybreak will meet at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday in Park Hall, corner of Grandview and Main Street in Zelienople.Outreach committee will meet at 5:30 p.m. in Park Hall followed by the Worship committee at 7 p.m. on Monday.The Senior Luau Luncheon will be held at noon Tuesday in Park Hall.Saint Andrews U.P.The Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St., will be ordaining and installing elders and deacons of the Class of 2014 during the worship service.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. Rain date is Aug. 27.Scrubgrass StoneScrubgrass Stone Church, Scrubgrass Stone Church Road off Route 38 three miles south of Interstate 80, will hold a hot dog roast and concert beginning at 6 p.m. Friday. It will be followed at 7 p.m. with a “Gospel .... with a Touch of Country” concert by Donnie Clark. Take lawn chairs.The installation and ordination of Denny Barger of Grove City as pastor will be held during the 10 a.m. Sunday service.St Luke’s LutheranSunday’s worship will be outdoors on the Hattie Cooper Patio.There are still opportunities for special music for the summer services. Anyone interested should contact Chris at the office, 310 W. Main St., Saxonburg.The public is invited to the sanctuary at St. Lukes Lutheran 6 to 8 p.m. Monday for Community Quiet Time.St. John’s LutheranSt. John’s Lutheran Church, Main Street, Connoquenessing, will celebrate Holy Communion at the Sunday Worship Service with Pastor Gary Brown leading the Worship Service.The August Cause of the Month is the African Inland Missions, formerly the Rape Ministry.St. Mark’s Evangelical LutheranHoly Communion will be offered at all services this weekend at St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St.Those who have taken a school bag to fill, need to return it by Sunday.The music Department of St. Mark’s is planning a trip to hear an organ recital at St. Paul Cathedral in Pittsburgh. The concert is at 4 p.m. Aug. 28. This event is open to Choir members, Bell Choir members, Brass Ensemble and their guests. Reservations are due by Aug. 25. For more information, contact Ralph Christy, Jr. at 724-285-3653 or Karen Krenitsky at 724-287-8162.Trinity LutheranOne Sunday service will be held at 10 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township. It will be preceded by a breakfast and social hour at 9 a.m. There will also be a new members class after the Sunday worship service.Volunteers are being sought to occasionally launder the robes of the ministers and the acolytes. Contact a member of the Worship and Music Committee to help.The office is compiling a list of the addresses and e-mails of college students for the coming year. Call the office at 724-287-1977 with the information.Trinity PresbyterianThe Rev. Jim Campbell will lead the 10 a.m. Sunday service at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave.Westminster PresbyWestminster Presbyterian Church in America, 420 N. Main St., will focus on Japan, The New Spiritual Landscape. During services, Dan Iverson will share as the MTW Country Director for Japan and Team Leader in China. Jeremy Sink will be the speaker for the combined adults and senior high educational hour from 10:50 to 11:50 a.m. in Perrin Hall. The evening of sharing will be at 6:30 p.m. with Joel Richardson as the Master of Ceremonies. Heidi Boyce, Linda Karner and Jeremy Sink will participate. Child Care is provided for Nursery age to 3 year olds. Light refreshments will be served.West Sunbury U.P.The West Sunbury United Presbyterian Church, 215 E. Church St., West Sunbury, will hold its second annual ice-cream social from 3:30 to 6 p.m. SaturdayWhite Oak Springs PresbyThe Lord’s Supper will be celebrated during the 9:45 a.m. worship service Sunday at the White Oak Springs Presbyterian Church, 102 Shannon Road, Renfrew.Zion U.M.The Mission Barn trip for Zion United Methodist Church, 438 Bear Creek Road, Sarver, will be Monday. Contact Ginger Miller for more information.The Committee on Nominations and Leadership will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday in the library.The Thursday morning women’s Bible study group will meet at the church at 8:45 a.m. Thursday to travel to the Bayernhof Museum near Pittsburgh. Lunch will follow in Fox Chapel. For information or to sign up, contact Jennifer Cadamore.Kids choir will meet at 5 p.m. Sunday, in room 10.