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RELIGIOUS ROUNDUP

Vonda Mishler will present the special music at 10:45 a.m. Sunday at the Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road. Men will receive a gift. Children will be recognized.

“Terrific Tuesdays” for children in grades 1 to 6 will be held each week. For information, call Millie Martsolf at 724-282-0908.

Christ Community U.M.The Rev. Hughie Orsborne will be a guest speaker Sunday at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road. The summer contemporary service is at 9 a.m. and the traditional service is 10:30 a.m. A Red Church offering will be taken.The greeting card crafting ministry meets at 6:30 p.m. today.June food cupboard items are graham crackers and saltines. The food cupboard work team meets at 8:45 a.m. Monday at Covenant Presbyterian Church.

Community Life ChurchCommunity Life Church meets at McQuistion Elementary School.Pastor Steve Ogle will speak Sunday on Radical Faith. Men may wear a Hawaiian or “radical” shirt to church.Money is due Sunday for the 2011 Women of Faith Conference set for Oct. 7 and 8 in Pittsburgh. See Yvonne Henderson or Amy Gallagher.The youth group meets from 7:30 to 9 p.m. today at Pastor Ben's house.Ladies summer small group meets at 7 p.m. Mondays at Amanda Ogle's home.The men's breakfast is at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at King's.

Covenant PresbyCovenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St., will pay tribute to fathers Sunday. Carnation boutonnieres will be presented at the 10:30 a.m. service. The Annual Ecclesiastical Meeting will follow in the Sanctuary. Elders for the Class of 2013 will be elected and reports will be received from committee and groups.There will be no Fellowship Hour on Sunday.

Crossroad CommunityCrossroad Community Church meets at Northwest Elementary School, 124 Staley Ave. In-home small group ministries begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. For information and directions, call 724-285-3622.

East Butler PresbyEast Butler Presbyterian Church will give out gifts for children from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at East Butler Community Day.

First Baptist of ButlerA work day starts at 8 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St.

First Presby of BakerstownMembers of the community are invited to Honduras Revisited at 10 a.m. Sunday, in Fellowship Hall. Pastors Dan Muttart and Gary Weston and members of the 2011 Honduras Medical Mission Team will speak on their February mission trip. Katie and Javier Castro, missionaries from Honduras, will speak about their ministries.

Gospel Fellowship PresbyThe Rev. Emad Mikhail will teach and preach Sunday at Gospel Fellowship Presbyterian Church, 161 McFann Road, Valencia. He serves with the Presbyterian Church in Egypt.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranGraduation recognition will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St.

Graceway Jenny and Ernie Taylor and Vicki Palmer will provide special music Sunday at GraceWay Community Church. GraceWay meets at Center Township Elementary School. GraceWay will celebrate Father's Day during the 10 a.m. Sunday worship service. Children's Church will have a special event for Father's Day.GraceWay Steering Committee has been rescheduled to meet at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Panera Bread.

Hill U.P.The Pentecost offering will be collected through June at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St.The Deacons' outing to the Butler BlueSox game is Friday.Movie, art and play night for ages 3 through grade 1 will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Costume volunteers for MAD camp meet from 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the preschool room.

New Life Christian MinistriesNew Life Christian Ministries meets at South Butler Primary School, 328 Knoch Road, Saxonburg. The graduates of Men's Fraternity will be recognized Sunday.To serve Saturday on the East Liberty Food Kitchen Team, call Rich McCarthy at 724-766-9047.“Hometown Nazareth — Where Jesus Was a Kid” community vacation Bible school will be held from 5:45 to 8:30 p.m. July 18 to 20 at 177 Royal Oak Drive. For information, e-mail info@newlifexn.org or call 724-256-0851.

Meridian U.P.Stewardship Committee meets at 10 a.m. Friday at Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave.The Christian Education Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. and the Worship Committee meets at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.Vacation Bible school runs from 9 a.m. to noon June 20 to 24. The theme is “Kickin' It Old School.” Children in the community are invited to attend; call 724-482-2630.

North Butler PresbyNorth Butler Presbyterian Church will hold a Father's Day luncheon after the 11 a.m. Sunday worship. During worship, Rebecca Weichey will speak about her mission project to build a well in Africa.

North Main St. Church of GodSpanish class for the Paraguay Missions Team is at 7 p.m. Tuesday at North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext.Celebrate Recovery meets at 7 p.m. June 23 at the Haven.

Old Union PresbyOld Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, needs a new property committee chair. Speak with Craig McMaster.The Church Growth Team meets after worship next week.Meet at the church at 8:30 a.m. Friday to car pool to Snyder's Farm and at 9 a.m. Saturday to prepare berries. The Strawberry Festival is from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday.

Park United PresbyThe Deacons meet at 7 p.m. today in Park Hall.The Knifty Knitters meet from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday in Park Hall.

Rider LutheranRider Lutheran Church, 189 Rider Church Road, West Sunbury, will honor graduates Sunday.Ladies of WORTH will plant flowers at today's meeting.Vacation Bible school runs from June 20 to 24. Call the church at 724-282-4578 or Dennis Hindman at 724-287-8692 to register.

Saint Andrews U.P.Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 East Jefferson Street, will join with Hill United Presbyterian Church on June 26 in celebration of Hill's Centennial Anniversary. A reception in the Bethany Room will immediately follow the service.“Pandamania” vacation Bible school will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. June 20 to 24 at Saint Andrews. Registration is free; call the church office at 724-287-4777 or e-mail e95a98@zoominternet.net for details.Bakers are needed to make dessert for Meals on Wheels in July. Contact Barb Hutchison.

St. Luke LutheranSt. Luke's Lutheran Church, 330 Hannahstown Road, Cabot, will hold an outdoor worship service at 6 p.m. Saturday in the picnic pavilion. Bring a chair.

St. Luke's Evangelical LutheranSt. Luke's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 310 W. Main St., Saxonburg, begins summer worship hours Sunday with services at 8:15 and 10 a.m. The first outdoor worship service is at 10 a.m. Sunday on the Hattie Cooper Room patio.Summer office hours begin Monday. Council meets at 7 p.m. Monday.Reservations or donations for the community day camp yard sale are open.

St. John U.C.C.St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City, will hold “Pandamania” community vacation Bible school from 9 a.m. to noon June 20 to 24 for children age 4 to grade 5. Call 724-538-8124 to register.

St. John's Lutheran ChurchSt. John's Lutheran Church, Main Street, Connoquenessing, will celebrate Holy Communion on Sunday with a service led by Pastor Gary Brown. Sunday morning summer services begin at 10:30 a.m.

Summit PresbyVacation Bible school will be held from 5:50 to 8:30 p.m. June 19 to 23 at the Christian Community Outreach building, 650 Saxonburg Road. Volunteers are still needed; call the church office at 724-287-2378.Articles for the Summit Herald are due Monday.

Trinity LutheranThe Festival of the Holy Trinity will be celebrated with Holy Communion at 6:30 p.m. Saturday and at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township.The committee for Parish Education meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.Bible school registration forms are available at www.trinityalive.com or call 724-287-1977. The program runs June 27 to 30.WELCA is collecting gift cards in any amount for Target, Wal-Mart, Kmart, and prepaid phone cards for the needy.

White Oak Springs PresbyThe annual outdoor worship service and church picnic will be held Sunday at Shannon Pavilion at White Oak Springs Presbyterian Church, 102 Shannon Road, Renfrew. The worship service begins at 11 a.m. with the picnic at noon. Bring table settings, a covered dish and a lawn chair.

Zion U.M.Anyone interested in going to the Mission Barn on Monday should contact Sandy Kalmar.School kit bags are in the narthex and ready to be filled. Return filled bags by June 30.Drivers for Freeport Meals on Wheels are needed. Contact Lois in the church office to volunteer.Zion needs an organist. Contact Jeff Walker for information.

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