Gordon Thompson will present the special music at 10:45 a.m. Sunday at the Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road. Studies in Jeremiah resume at 6 p.m.

Terrific Tuesdays will be held for children in grades 1 to 6 on Tuesday.

Men are invited to the Pirates vs. Cardinals game at 7:05 p.m. July 22. The group leaves the church at 4:30 p.m. For information, call Al Martsolf at 724-282-0908.

The adult seniors Gateway Clipper trip is July 22. For information, call Darlene Johns at 724-538-9342.

MERGE, outreach Christian Community, is at 6 p.m. Saturday at the YWCA.

Christ Community U.M.The church council of Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, meets at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Summer fun night starts at 6 p.m. Wednesday; bring dinner or a snack to share.Food cupboard items are peanut butter, jelly and mayonnaise.Super Sprouts preschool is accepting registration for the 2011-2012 session. Applications are available in the church office and registration is $30. Contact Sandy McCleary for information at 724-504-0436.

Christ's OutreachCelebrate Recovery meets at 6 p.m. Saturday at Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave. Sunday school meets at 9:30 a.m. Pastor Gary Koontz will speak at the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. worship services.For reservations for the Prime Timers Ducky Tour, call Kathy and Walter Kloock at 724-283-1724.Food bank items for July are pasta and pasta sauce.

Community Life ChurchCommunity Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary School.The water baptism and picnic is from 6 p.m. to dusk Friday at Moraine State Park. The meal is at 6:30 p.m. on the South Shore's Crestline picnic area. The baptisms will be at 7:15 p.m. at the Pleasant Valley Shoreline. Bring a large side dish item to share.The Youth Group Gathering is from 7:30 to 9 p.m. July 21 at Pastor Ben's house.

Covenant PresbyThe Administration and Stewardship Committee of Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St., meets at 7 p.m. Monday in the Assembly Room.Sign up in the Assembly Room or call the church office for ticket information if you plan to attend the July 23 BlueSox game.

First Baptist ChurchFirst Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will participate Saturday in a softball marathon starting at 9 a.m. at Slippery Rock Baptist Camp, 130 Elliott Lane, Worth Township.The van leaves FBC at 11:45 a.m. Saturday for the Berean Class Social and will travel to Moraine State Park for a 1 p.m. boat tour on Lake Arthur. The social concludes with a meal at 3:30 p.m. at Hoss's at the Grove City Outlets.Leon and Donna Duell, former missionaries to Russia, will be the guest speakers Sunday at 10:55 a.m. and 6 p.m.FBC will participate in a junior summer camp program for fourth- to sixth-graders from July 18 to 23 at Slippery Rock Baptist Camp. For information, call the camp at 724-530-7411 or FBC at 724-287-7241.FBC will host Brandon Carmichael, missionary to Brazil, at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

First U.M.Students who just finished grades 5 to 7 are invited to join the Nerve to Serve team from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 18 to 22 in the Ministry Center. Participants will start with music/worship, then spend time with the Word. We will then play some games, eat lunch (provided) and spend the afternoon doing acts of service. To sign up, call Jayme Steighner at 724-283-6160.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranThe Grace Crusaders will walk in Relay for Life at the Butler Farm Show Grounds. The Relay is from 10 a.m. Saturday to 10 a.m. Sunday.The youth group leaves at 9 a.m. Sunday from church to go to Waldemeer Park. They will return to the church at midnight.Church council meets at 7 p.m. Wednesday.Newsletter items are due to Renee by noon Wednesday.

GracewayRuth Ferko and Lyric Ackelson will provide the special music at 10 a.m. Sunday at GraceWay Community Church. A special event is scheduled for Children's Church. GraceWay meets at the Center Township Elementary School.Dinner with Friends meets at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Hotel Saxonburg. Register with Barb Gallagher.Saint Andrews will supply dessert in July for Meals on Wheels. Contact Barb Hutchison for information.The Covenant Food Cupboard requests donations of gift certificates from local food markets, baby food and diapers. A cart for donations is located in the Narthex.

Hill United Presbyterian The Power Chord Academy handbells will provide special music at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship of Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St. The Rev. Clark Sawyer will preach at both weekend services.Music, art and drama camp begins Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m.

Meridian U.P.The youth group of Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave., meets at 6 p.m. Sunday at Jim and Bonnie Fiel's home.The Christian Education Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.Stewardship Committee meets at 10 a.m. Friday.

New Life Christian MinistriesNew Life Christian Ministries meets at South Butler Primary School, 328 Knoch Road, Saxonburg.To serve Saturday on the East Liberty Food Kitchen team, e-mail info@newlifexn.org.

North Main St. Church of GodCelebrate Recovery will hold a barbecue at 6 p.m. July 21 at the Haven. Bring a dish to share; hot dogs and hamburgers provided. For information, call Ray at 724-285-4214.Encounter praise and worship for college students and young adults meets at 7 p.m. Friday at the Haven.

Old Union PresbyThe new picture directory is available for pickup in the lobby of Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars.

Park United PresbyThere will be Christian entertainment in the parking lot from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. during Horse Trading Days.

Saint Andrews U.P.Dinner with Friends meets at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Hotel Saxonburg. Register with Barb Gallagher.Saint Andrews will supply dessert in July for Meals on Wheels. Contact Barb Hutchison for information.The Covenant Food Cupboard requests gift certificates from local food markets, baby food and diapers.

St. Luke's evangelical LutheranA vacation Bible school work session will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at St Luke's evangelical Lutheran, 310 W. Main St., Saxonburg. Nonperishable donations may be dropped off.The Lord's Supper will be shared at 8:15 and 10 a.m. Sunday.Hometown Nazareth vacation Bible school will be from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday to Thursday.Food Bank participation begins at 6:30 p.m. Monday.Bereavement Care Group meets at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

St. John's LutheranSt. John's Lutheran Church, Main Street, Connoquenessing, will celebrate Holy Communion at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the worship service led by Pastor Gary Brown. The July Cause of the Month is Lutherlyn.

St. John U.C.C.The Sunday worship service begins at 9:30 a.m. at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City, with a concurrently running Sunday school program.Christian Education meets at 6 p.m. and P3T meets at 7 p.m. Monday.The summer book study meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays in the Narthex.The Called to Care meeting has been moved to 7 p.m. Tuesday.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranPastor Storm will be the guest minister at all weekend services at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St.

Holy Communion will be served.

St. Peter's AnglicanVolunteers for Saturday's community park cleanup day will meet at 10 a.m. at Institute Hill Park, East Jefferson Street. For information, call 724-287-1869.

Trinity LutheranThe Celebration of the Eucharist will be held at the services at 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township.“Wednesdays in July” continues from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The program includes work in Katie's Garden followed by games and snacks. All are welcome but children in kindergarten to grade 3 must be accompanied by an adult.WELCA's Outreach is collecting personal hygiene items for the youth program at Glade Run.

Westminster PresbyThe VBS kids will sing during the 9:30 a.m. Sunday service at Westminster Presbyterian Church in America, 420 N. Main St.Deborah Circle West meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at Jane Hartzler's home.Mom's Friday Fellowship meets from 10 a.m. to noon Friday at Myndi Proudfoot's.Pine Valley Bible Camp's Community Day is from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at 504 Chapel Drive, Ellwood City.Rally Girls small group meets from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday.A joint officers meeting will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday followed by a Deacon meeting.