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RELIGIOUS ROUNDUP

Buffalo Presbyterian Church, 678 Sarver Road, is now a pickup site for Angel Food Ministries. For information, call 724-353-1161.

Butler Church of the NazareneMillie Martsolf will present the special music at the Butler Church of the Nazarene at 4410 Oakdale Road. A series of special services called “Missional Summit” will begin at the 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday services and at 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. Dr. Ron Benefield, President of Nazarene Theological Seminary, will speak.The ladies banquet is at noon Saturday. Call Missy Watterson at 724-445-3839.Christ Community U.M.Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, will have a spaghetti dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday with tickets on sale at the door.The Disciple I retreat will be at Olmsted Manor Friday and Saturday.Food cupboard items for May are ketchup, mustard and mayonnaise. Church council meets at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.Christ’s OutreachCelebrate Recovery meets at 5 p.m. Saturday at Christ’s Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave.Pastor Gary Koontz will speak at the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday services.Armor of God adult study and Cross Culture Youth Group meet at 6:30 p.m. and Caravan Kids meet at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday.May food bank items are cereal and breakfast bars.Community Life ChurchCommunity Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary School.“Meet the Pastors” is from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday at the home of Pastors Steve and Mamie.“Friday Night Fire” will be from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. May 20 at The Net Outreach, 100 Center Ave.Youth group meets from 7:30 to 9 p.m. May 19 at Pastor Ben’s house.Covenant PresbyThe Rev. Dr. William A. Jamieson will be the guest preacher at 11 a.m. Sunday at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St.The final People for Peace Bible study is at 11:30 a.m. May 19 in the Assembly Room led by Nancy Rice.Crossroad Community The worship service of Crossroad Community Church will move temporarily to the East Butler Fire Hall Community Center, 808 Grant St., East Butler.Small Group Ministries study group meet at 9 a.m. For information, call Bill Dillon at 724-285-1490.Faith United Presbyterian Items for the yard sale at Faith United Presbyterian Church, 1329 N. Main St. Ext., may be dropped off from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Wednesday.Prime Timers meet at 6 p.m. May 19 at Mama Rosa’s.First English LutheranHoly Communion will be served at both Sunday services at First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St. The 11 a.m. service will be a contemporary worship service.First Presby of BakerstownThe men’s ministry of the First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown will host an event May 19 with former Steeler Tunch Ilkin. Tickets are $15 and include dinner at 6 p.m. and the program at 7:15 p.m., titled “Who Is In Your Huddle?’ For information, call 724-443-1555.First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown will celebrate its 140th anniversary on May 20 to 22. Activities include the program “Bakerstown: A Historic Celebration” at 7 p.m. May 20, followed by an ice cream social; an outdoor festival from 4 to 6 p.m. and picnic supper from 4 to 6:30 p.m. May 21; a choir and Praise Band concert at 7 p.m. May 21; and a combined worship service at 10 a.m. Sunday.GracewayThe Brian Check Family will provide special music Sunday for GraceWay Community Church. GraceWay meets at Center Township Elementary School.The adult Bible class meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the community room of Panera Bread for a new study, “Getting Out Of Your Comfort Zone.”Hill U.P.The confirmation class will be received during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St., Butler. A reception will follow.Instrumental ensemble rehearses at 5:45 p.m. Sunday. Newsletter information on 2011 graduates is due Sunday.Reservations for the May 29 Fifth Sunday Luncheon hosted by the Deacons are due May 22.Sign-ups for the new schedule for Pew Tenders duties is located in the office.The Presbyterian Women’s Birthday Offering is being received during May.Meridian U.P.The Christian Education Committee of Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave., meets at 6:30 p.m. and Worship Committee meets at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.Bell Choir practices at 6 p.m. and Chancel Choir practices at 7 p.m. Thursdays.The Rev. Franklin will conduct a new members’ class from 9 a.m. to noon May 21 for anyone interested in becoming a member of Meridian United Presbyterian Church. Call 724-482-2630 to register.New Life Christian MinistriesNew Life Christian Ministries meets at South Butler Primary School, 328 Knoch Road, Saxonburg.The latest group of covenanting disciples members will be recognized on Sunday at both worship celebrations.Contact Rich McCarthy at 724-766-9047 to serve May 21 on the East Liberty Food Kitchen Team.North Main St. Church of GodWomen’s Word Share meets at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday at North Main St. Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext.A family dinner will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Wednesday evening groups for all ages meet at 7 p.m.Celebrate Recovery meets at 6 p.m. Thursday for a barbecue at the Haven.Old Union PresbyThe church growth team of Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will meet after worship.The youth will leave at 8 a.m. Saturday to volunteer at the Special Olympics.The garage sale is Saturday and Sunday.Park United PresbySecond Saturday Supper meets at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, in the upper parking lot of the church.The Senior Luncheon is at noon Tuesday.Knifty Knitters meet from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday.Rider LutheranCommunion will be celebrated Sunday at Rider Lutheran Church, 189 Rider Church Road, West Sunbury.Registrations are being accepted for vacation Bible school June 20 to 24. Call the church at 724-282-4578 or Dennis Hindman at 724-287-8692.Saint Andrews U.P.All high school or college graduates of Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St., are being honored. Turn graduation biographies into the church office by May 18. For information, contact Dave White or the church office at 724-287-4777.Dinner with Friends meets at 6 p.m. Saturday at Lucianos Italian Brick in Mars. Register with Barb Gallagher.Volunteers are needed to serve as wheelchair escorts in June at the VA Butler Healthcare Medical Center. Please contact Jeanne Wilson or the church office to sign up.St. John’s LutheranSt. John’s Lutheran Church, Main St., Connoquenessing, will celebrate the Forth Sunday of Easter at 11 a.m. Sunday with Holy Communion.Newsletter information on 2011 graduates is due Sunday.Volunteers are needed to sign up as lay assistants.St. Luke’s Evangelical LutheranSt Luke’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 310 W. Main St., Saxonburg, will hold its monthly Praise and Pie service at 2 p.m. Saturday. Communion will be shared at the 8:15 a.m. blended worship service and 10:45 a.m. traditional service.Sunday School celebrates Funday Sunday this week with guest leader Allison Barnett. There will be a special blessing of graduates Sunday, followed at noon by a reception and lunch.Food bank participation begins at 6:30 p.m. Monday.The Bereavement Care Group meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.St. John U.C.C.St. John’s United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City, will hold its annual spring cleanup from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.The Mother/Daughter Banquet begins at 6:30 p.m. today in the fellowship hall.Sunday’s 10 a.m. worship service is designated Good Shepherd Sunday and features guest speaker Cindy Princeler.Bible Study continues Thursdays at 9 a.m. in the church library.St. Joseph R.C.The Christian Mothers of St Joseph’s Church, Oakland Township, will host a day of recollection from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday led by Fr. Angelus Shaughnessy.St. Mark’s Evangelical LutheranHoly communion will be served at all Sunday services of St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St.Call the church office to sign up for the May 21 spring luncheon meeting of the North American Lutheran Church of Southwest Pennsylvania.The 4F Chicken Dinner will be served at 4:30 p.m. Saturday.Reservations are due May 19 for the 12:30 p.m. May 22 Mother/Daughter Tea. Entertainment will be Linda Kristophel of Fombell, who will entertain with her voice and stories of her travels and spiritual life.St. Peter’s AnglicanStudents and teachers will be recognized during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St.Last day for children’s education is May 22.A fellowship event at the J. Jones’ home will follow the 10:30 a.m. service and coffee hour. All are invited; register with the Joneses.Summit PresbyThe youth of Summit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Drive, will hold a pizza sale from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday. Call 724-287-2378 before 4 p.m.The spring craft show to benefit HIS Kids Christian School will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Christian Community Outreach Building, 650 Saxonburg Road.The youth group will attend the Silver Ring Thing at 5 p.m. Sunday. To sign up, call Carol at the church. Articles are due Monday for the Summit Herald. There will be no choir rehearsal Wednesday.Zion U.M.Elementary youth will meet at 12:15 Saturday at Zion United Methodist Church, 438 Bear Creek Road, Sarver, to leave for the Ducky Tour in Pittsburgh. The group returns around 5:30 p.m. There is no meeting.The United Methodist Women’s morning group will meet at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Evolution Grille. For information or to car-pool, contact Jennifer CadamoreThe Book Club is reading “The Thorn” by Beverly Lewis for its June 7 meeting Contact Patty Burdett for information.

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