Religion: Week of July 26
At Bethany Lutheran Church, Bethel Park, summer worship services will be at 11:15 a.m. Sundays, through Sept. 3. For more information, call 412-835-9221.
At the Bible Chapel, McMurray, Special Needs Respite will be offered from 6 to 8 p.m. July 28, featuring a time of fun and fellowship for congregants with special needs, while their families enjoy a night of rest and rejuvenation.
• Youth Wrestling Camp will be held from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. July 31-Aug. 4. Camp will focus on the fun and fundamentals of wrestling for children in first through fifth grade, while also providing a Christ-centered message and atmosphere of sportsmanship. The waiver agreement and release form is mandatory for attendance and can be printed online. Cost is $25.
• Open registration for Moms Together begins Aug. 1. Each meeting includes a light meal, presentation and small group support in a fun atmosphere of authentic community, personal growth, practical help, and spiritual hope. Visit bible chapel.org for campus locations, meeting times and registration.
• Registration for Upward Flag Football is underway. The program is designed to introduce young athletes to the game with a Christian focus. Practices start Aug. 7. Games begin Aug. 26, with the final game Oct. 14. Register at biblechapel.org/events.
• Fitness classes for women include: Women’s Flexibility and Strength Training, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays, through Aug. 21; Women’s Cardio and Strength Fusion, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. or 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, through Aug. 24; Women’s Cardio and Strength Boot Camp, 9 to 10 a.m. Saturdays, through Aug. 26. All classes are $5 each or purchase a 12-class punch card for $50. For more information, contact sports@biblechapel.org.
For more information, visit biblechapel.org.
At Center Presbyterian Church, McMurray, Sunday morning service begins at 9:30 a.m.
• Tickets are now available for Center Church Night at the Wild Things game planned for Aug. 20.
For more information, visit center-church.org or call 724-941-9050.
At Crossroads Church of Christ, located on Thomas Road in McMurray, Bible study for all ages begins at 9:30 a.m. Sunday (nursery available), followed by worship at 10:30 (nursery and cry room available).
• Life Connections, 5:30 p.m. Sundays. Participate in informal discussions with other Christians. Topics include “Becoming the Answer to Prayer” and “Exploring Christian Movies.” Food provided. For more information, call Jay at 724-941-4942.
At Crossroads Ministries, Finleyville, “Clubhouse Kids” runs from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Wednesdays for children ages 3 through fifth grade. The evening includes high-energy worship, interactive games and crafts, and is free and open to all. For more information, call children’s ministry director Cortney Hodgson at 724-348-1620. For more information, visit www.crsmin.com.
At In His Presence Church, Venetia, Foundations of Honor, a special study series, is held at 7 p.m. Wednesday evenings. This teaching series is by well-known author and speaker Danny Silk. This week’s topic is Long-term Relationships: How to Make and Keep Them. For more information, visit ihpchurchpa.com.
At Mt. Lebanon Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Fired-up Friday, a drop-off program, is held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. the first Friday of each month for kids in kindergarten through fifth grade. Activities include laser tag, dodgeball, face painting, snacks, crafts, a movie, games and prizes while learning about Jesus. Preregister one time only at MLEPC.org. Email Ashley Gardner, Children’s Ministry director, at agardner@mlepc.org. For more information, visit www.mlepc.org.
At South Hills Assembly of God, Bethel Park, South Hills Summer Spectacular will be held in the parking lot the evenings of July 26-28, and from 2 to 11 p.m. July 29. Carnival rides, games and food. For more information, call 412-835-8900 or visit www.southhillsag.org.
At Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair, WROC Talk Presents: Lucinda Miller, author of “Anything but Simple: My Life as a Mennonite from 7 to 8 p.m. July 31. The event is free, but registration is required. To register, visit wroc.westminster-church.org or call Kathy Long at 412-835-6630 ext. 200