Community Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary School.

THRIVE! Foundations class is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday in the YMCA board of trustees room. THRIVE! Foundations is a small-group class led by Pastors Steve and Mamie Ogle to help any believer take the next step to get rooted in his faith.

Final altar worker training is at 10 a.m. Saturday at the YMCA Phillips Hall. Training is led by Kevin Riordan.

This week’s hospitality theme is “Bake-a-Cake”.

Covenant PresbyThe Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated during the 10 a.m. worship service Sunday at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St.The worship and music committee will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Connell Room.The next summer Bible study session will be 11:30 a.m. Aug. 8 in the Assembly Room. The class is studying the Book of Ecclesiastes. Members are invited to bring their lunch.

Faith U.P.Holy Communion will be observed at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship service at Faith United Presbyterian Church, 1327 N. Main St. Ext.Miniature golf night will be at 7 p.m. Monday at Eracers.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranThe church office will be closed Fridays in August at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St.

GracewayGraceWay meets each Sunday morning for a 10 a.m. worship service at the Center Township Elementary School on Mercer Road.Michelle Huff, Andre Parker and Mackenzie and Rosie Mead will provide the special music at GraceWay in the 10 a.m. Sunday worship service.

Hill U.P.Rev. Alan Adams, executive presbyter of the Beaver-Butler Presbytery, will preach at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship service at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St. The sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated during the service.Ghana scholarship money should be turned in by mid-August.Food requests for August are soda or graham crackers.Gallon jugs or bottled water are still being collected. Place donations by food barrel in the overflow area.

Meridian U.P.The Tuesday adult Bible study group will meet at noon Tuesday in Room 15 at Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave..The quilting group will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Room 14.

Mt. Chestnut PresbyMt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old W. Route 422, will serve Holy Communion at the 8:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday worship services.The food cupboard will be offered at 6:30 p.m. Monday. For more information, call the church office.Look for the Mt. Chestnut Christian Preschool booth at the Butler Farm Show Monday to Aug. 10.

New Life Christian MinistriesNew Life Christian Ministries, 139 Knoch Road, Saxonburg, will celebrate the Lord’s Supper at all three weekend services.Time of prayer will be held for college students, children and all school personnel this weekend. Backpacks and school supplies will also be collected.Mercy Ships missionaries Ken and Janet Winebark will be available to meet at the 6:30 p.m. Saturday worship.Pastor Mark Geppert will facilitate a prayer walking seminar from 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 23 and from 9 a.m. to noon, Aug. 24. The seminar is open to the public. Registration is required. Contact the church at 724-256-0851 for details. Geppert is the author of “Attack Lambs” and is a leader in the Southeast Asia Prayer Center Ministries. He will also serve as the guest pastor the weekend of Aug. 24 and 25.

Old Union PresbyThe Women’s Association of Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will collect school supplies for children in need who are served by the Lighthouse. Donations are due in the lobby before Aug. 18.

Rider LutheranRider Lutheran Church, 189 Rider Church Road, West Sunbury, will celebrate the sacrament of Holy Communion at the 10 a.m. worship service Sunday.

Saint Andrews U.P.The First Sunday mission offering of Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St., will go to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance to help victims of Hurricane Sandy and the residents of Moore, Okla., who suffered one of the worst tornadoes in U.S. history. To donate, simply mark your check Presbyterian Disaster Assistance or use a “First Sunday Mission Offering” envelope found in the pew rack.The Weckerly corn roast will be at 6 p.m. Aug. 10. Hot dogs, buns and beverages, as well as Bud’s “world famous” roasted corn will be provided. Those attending are asked to take a dessert and chairs.The handicap ramp is now open and functional.

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERANSt. John’s Lutheran Church on Main Street in Connoquenessing will celebrate Holy Communion at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship service.The cause of the month for August is the ELCA Good Gifts Program.Members should remember to register for the church’s 125th anniversary service and luncheon scheduled for 11 a.m. Sept. 8.The Book of Revelations will be discussed at Emmanuel Lutheran of Prospect at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

St. John U.C.C.Communion will be served during the 10 a.m. worship service Sunday at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City.Consistory will hold its August meeting at 7 p.m. Monday in the narthex.St. John’s annual corn roast and pulled pork dinner will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 10 in fellowship hall.The garden club’s next meeting is at 8:30 a.m. Aug. 10.

St. Mark’s Evangelical LutheranSt. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., will serve Holy Communion at all services this weekend.Rev. Towberman returns to the pulpit from his vacation.Ruth Circle will meet at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in the church lounge.The “MEN 7:14” group will meet at 7:14 a.m. Wednesday.Katie’s Kitchen is planning its annual yard sale Sept. 7. All proceeds will benefit the kitchen. If you have any items you wish to donate, no clothing, call Linda at 724-882-1329.

Trinity LutheranThe men of Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, will meet at 8 a.m. Saturday for breakfast and Bible study.The photographer for the new pictorial directory for the congregation will be on site from today through Aug. 10. It is not too late to sign up. Call the church office at 724-287-1977 to find a time.Holy Communion will be shared at both the 5:30 p.m. Saturday and the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. The Sunday Cafe is open after the Sunday service.Weeders and pickers are needed to help with Katie’s Garden at 6 p.m. Wednesday.The bishop of the synod has requested the Women of the ELCA provide a cookie table for the Churchwide Assembly at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh Aug. 12-16. Anyone willing to volunteer to provide a tray is asked to contact Pam Kusserow at 412-486-0267 after 5 p.m.

WHITESTOWNWhitestown Road Baptist Church, 409 Whitestown Road, will hear the first of a three-part sermon series Sunday in the inaugural service of its new pastor, Rev. Bob Hurd.

Zion LutheranZion Lutheran Church, 266 Zion Church Road, will have a church council meeting at 9 a.m. Sunday before the 10 a.m. church service.There will be a Bible study at 11 a.m. Sunday after the service led by Pastor Schoch.Aug. 11 will be a communion service.