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RELIGIOUS ROUNDUP

There will be special music at 10:45 a.m. Sunday at the Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road. Baby Day will be observed to recognize babies under 2 and their parents.

Caravan and Teens meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

The senior adult and teen dinner is at 6 p.m. Friday with guest speaker Lorraine Ray and her Seeing Eye dog Iva Ray. Call Darlene Johns at 724-538-9342.

Christ Community U.M.Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 North Duffy Road, has room on its mission team trip from April 30 to May 6. Contact Don Loomis.Holy Communion will be observed Sunday at the 9 a.m. contemporary service and the 11 a.m. traditional service. Sunday is the last day to register for the Rev. Burrell’s May 21 retirement dinner. Contact Karen in the office or Ken Killby.Reverse Listening Posts will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday.

Christ’s OutreachCelebrate Recovery meets at 5 p.m. Saturday at Christ’s Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave. Pastor Andrew Brewer will speak at the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday services and special music will be provided by Mary Ann Calderone.Register at Zanotti’s from 10 to 11 a.m. May 7 for the fifth annual Blessing of the Bikes.Food bank items are cereal and breakfast bars.Community Life ChurchCommunity Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary School. This week, there is a special message by Pastor Ben Ogle.Money is due Sunday for the Youth Acquire the Fire weekend starting at 4:30 p.m. May 6 at Pastor Ben’s house. Registration forms and payment are due Sunday for the Women’s Weekend in Chautauqua, N.Y., from May 13 to 14, where Pastor Mamie Ogle is a guest speaker. Tickets must be paid by Sunday for the men’s event at 8 p.m. May 7 to see the Pittsburgh Power arena football at the CONSOL Energy Center.Covenant PresbyThe Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Sunday at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St. Choir Appreciation Sunday includes a reception to honor director Bev Antis and Covenant Choir.Church cleaning day begins at 9 a.m. Saturday.Movie night starts at 6:30 p.m. Friday in the assembly room with “The Staircase” starring Barbara Hershey, William L. Peterson and Diane Ladd.Crossroad CommunityCrossroad Community will have a temporary change in location Sunday, meeting at 10 a.m. at the Meridian Community Fire Hall, 121 Sparks Ave., Meridian. The praise band will perform contemporary Christian music in an informal setting.Faith United PresbyterianCommunion will be served at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Faith United Presbyterian Church, 1329 North Main St. Ext. The Deacons meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday.The Rev. Donald Aull will hold an informal Bible study at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Clearview Eat ‘n Park.First Baptist of ButlerLadies from First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., and guests are invited to a 7 p.m. Bible study today at the Dittmer home.The Berean Sunday school class will having a potluck supper at 5 p.m. Friday at the Baptist Youth Center. Dessert will be provided and devotions will follow.The spring youth retreat at Slippery Rock Baptist Camp begins Friday at 5:30 p.m. and ends at 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Ladies from FBC will attend the Women of Faith Conference Friday and Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.The Women’s Missionary Fellowship meets at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Baptist Youth Center.First Presby of BakerstownFor six Sundays beginning May 1, Mitch Tepper will lead a 10 a.m. Sunday school class entitled “The Roots of Christianity: Judaism Fulfilled” at First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown, 5825 Heckert Road, Bakerstown. Topics include an overview of why it is important for Christians to know their Jewish roots: the history of the first century church, the Feasts, the Law and the Messiah.Grace @ Calvary LutheranThe youth group of Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., will serve the community meal on Monday. Meet at 4:30 p.m. at First English Church.The annual Treasure Hunters sale will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the church.GracewayRuth Ferko, Jenny, Doug and Lilly Taylor and Andre Parker will present music at 10 a.m. Sunday at GraceWay Community Church.Graceway’s adult Bible study begins at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the community room at Panera Bread. The study considers spiritual gifts and how God seeks to utilize each of us.Hill U.P.The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second Street.Sunday school classes for all ages resume this week. The adult class continues their study of the parables.Reservations are due Friday for Monday’s Senior Night Out.The youth meet Friday at 6:30 p.m. to make soup.Nominations for church officers as elders and deacons are being received through Sunday.Meridian United Presbyterian Trustees meet at 6:30 p.m. and the Deacons meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave. Sarah Elizabeth Circle meets at 1 p.m. Thursday.New Life Christian MinistriesNew Life Christian Ministries meets at South Butler Primary School, 328 Knoch Road, Saxonburg. The Lord’s Supper will be celebrated at both Sunday services.Infant and children will be dedicated to the Lord May 8. Those interested in having children dedicated may e-mail info@newlifexn.orgTo serve on the Seneca Hills Bible Camp work camp mission team from September 22 to 26, contact Wendy Kovach at 724-898-1062 or Diane Beck at 724-283-5439.North Main St. Church of GodThe junior and senior high youth will participate in the 30-hour Famine from noon Friday to 6 p.m. Saturday at the North Main Street Church of God, 1201 North Main St. Extension.The Common Shop is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.Celebrate Recovery meets at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Haven.A family dinner will start at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the fellowship hall. Wednesday evening groups for all ages meet at 7 p.m.Women’s Word Share meets at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday in the fellowship hall.The Tom Walker Family will perform at 7 p.m. Sunday in the fellowship hall.Old Union PresbyThe youth group of Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will lead worship on Sunday.Donations will be accepted a week in advance of the May 13 and 14 rummage sale. No clothing.Sign up in the lobby to help with vacation Bible school from July 18 to 25.Pick up brochures in the lobby or speak with Peter about church camp from July 31 to Aug. 5 at Westminster Highlands.Anyone interested in learning about a trip to the Holy Land should speak with Peter or sign up in the lobby.Park United PresbyThe Christian Education Committee of Park United Presbyterian Church meets at 5 p.m. today. A mandatory West Virginia mission trip meeting is at 7 p.m. Friday.The Women’s Ministry will sponsor a free luncheon with a concert by the Bell Choir after the 11 a.m. Sunday service.Ruth Circle meets at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the home of Judy Lutz. W2W Bible study meets at 10 a.m. Tuesday and Knifty Knitters meet from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, both in the church basement.Saint Andrews U.P.Items are needed for the May 6 and 7 rummage sale at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St. Direct questions to Esther Radvinski.The youth group will join youth from the Beaver-Butler Presbytery for an evening aboard the Gateway Clipper from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday. Everyone is welcome.Register with Barb Gallagher for a Dinner with Friends meeting at 6 p.m. May 14 at Lucianos Italian Brick in Mars.Springdale LutheranSpringdale Lutheran Church, 1061 Mahood Road, West Sunbury, will have a congregational meeting after worship Sunday.St. John’s LutheranSt. John’s Lutheran Church, Main St., Connoquenessing, will celebrate Holy Communion at 11 a.m. Sunday. The cause of the month for May is the Japan Tsunami Relief Fund to be forwarded through the ELCA World Wide Relief Fund.St. Luke’s Evangelical LutheranA new Sunday school class begins at 9:30 a.m. in the Hattie Cooper Room at St. Luke’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 310 W. Main St, Saxonburg, on Nicky Gumbel’s “The 30-Day Book.”Saturday’s Women Rejoice gathering is canceled and will be rescheduled.Elmcroft Ministry Team will lead worship services there at 2 p.m. Sunday.Monday AM group meets from 10:30 a.m. to noon to begin a series on Experiencing God by Henry Blackaby.All Ministry Night is at 7 p.m. Monday hosted by Worship.The sanctuary will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. May 5 for National Day of Prayer.St. Mark’s evangelical LutheranHoly Communion will be served at all weekend services at St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St. This weekend is designated as Mission Sunday.Ruth Circle meets at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in the lounge.Reservations are being taken for the 4:30 to 6 p.m. May 14 4F chicken dinner.Summit PresbyCommunion will be served at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at Summit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Drive.Rural Life Sunday will be celebrated at 7 p.m. with a worship service in partnership with the local Grange.The HIS Kids Christian School Board meeting has been moved to 7 p.m. Monday.Trinity LutheranA mother/child tea will be held at 2 p.m. May 7 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township. A reservation form will be printed in this week’s bulletin or call the office at 724-287-1977.Trinity’s Quilters need flat sheets or large pieces of material for backing quilts. Drop donations off at the office or call Betty Wobb at 724-282-3410.Covenant Food Cupboard is collecting personal care items.Zion U.M.Zion United Methodist Church, 438 Bear Creek Road, Sarver, will hold doughnut fellowship at 9 a.m. Sunday.Zion’s exercise class begins at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday in the fellowship hall. Contact Jennifer Cadamore.The mother-daughter banquet is at 6 p.m. May 7. Contact Cindy Shick for information and tickets.

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