BUTLER CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

Jim Rea, Gordon Thompson and the Rev. Robert Calhoon will provide music at the 10:45 a.m. Sunday service at Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68.

The Pittsburgh District Ministers and Mates fall fellowship day will be held Saturday at the Mount Chestnut Nazarene Center, 177 North Road. The Rev. Doug Boquist of Youngstown, Ohio, will be the speaker. For information, call 724-287-5867.

For information about the Angel Tree Ministries Christmas gift program, call Connie Brown at 724-285-3872. Deadline for gifts is Nov. 28.

CHRIST COMMUNITY U.M.

The Purpose Driven Life 40 Days of Purpose Campaign will end Sunday at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road. The three weekend services will be combined in a unity service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. The sacrament of Holy Communion will be observed and music will be provided by Sojourner and the Chancel Choir. Personal stories from the congregation will be shared.

A covered-dish lunch will follow the Sunday service at noon in Oz Hall.

Monday is the last day to register for the Dec. 8 bus trip to Cahal Dunne's Wonderful World of Christmas.

Members wishing to sponsor a child for the Adopt-a-Child for Christmas program should contact Lill Griffith.

Members may purchase care packages or individual items to be shipped to soldiers for Support Operation Soldier.

Food items being collected in November for the Covenant Food Cupboard are spaghetti and spaghetti sauce.

CHRIST'S OUTREACH

Dwight Morrison, Beth Yost and the Christ Outreach Church will provide music at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. New members will also be received during the service.

A "Persecuted Church" service is planned for 7 p.m. Sunday in the lower level of the church. Participants should enter quietly through the alley door, not take Bibles and take a flashlight.

The new handbell and chime choir will begin rehearsals at 1 p.m. Saturday in the lower level of the church.

The church youth will participate in a Habitat for Humanity workday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the church. The event is also open to adults. For information, call Amber Crowe at 724-283-1482.

The Tom Walker Family will present a gospel homecoming service at 6 p.m. Sunday at North Street Christian Church.

Paper products will be collected next week for the Cares Closet. Donations can be left in the Counseling Center.

COVENANT PRESBY

The sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be celebrated at the 11 a.m. Sunday service at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St. Stewardship Sunday also will be observed.

Professor Marie Baird of the Department of Religion at Duquesne University will lead the Seekers Class on Sunday.

The food bank is requesting peanut butter and jelly this month.

EAU CLAIRE UNITED PRESBY

During November, services at Eau Claire United Presbyterian Church, Campus Drive, Grove City, will begin at 11 a.m. Sundays.

The Rev. Thomas Prosser will moderate the annual congregational meeting following the service this Sunday.

FAITH UNITED PRESBY

The Prime Timers of Faith United Presbyterian Church, 1329 North Main St., will hold a catered turkey dinner at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday in Miller Hall. Music will be provided by Ken Metrick.

A congregational meeting will be held after the Nov. 14 service.

FIRST BAPTIST

Doug Combs, Ph.D., the Reading-based director of Partnership Mission, will be the guest speaker at the 6 p.m. Sunday service at First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St.

On Saturday, the congregation will participate in a work day and paintball day at Slippery Rock Baptist Camp, 130 Elliott Lane, Slippery Rock. Lunch will be provided.

All teachers of the church and First Baptist Christian School will be honored at 5:30 p.m. Sunday at a banquet in the Baptist Youth Center.

FIRST U.M.

Members of FROGS at First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St., will participate in a retreat Friday through Sunday at Camp Agawam in New Castle. Parents should drop off and pick up their children at the camp. Cost is $20 and permission slips are required.

The Ground Zero Youth will meet at 12:30 p.m. Saturday to visit a corn maze. The group will return at 10:30 p.m. Cost is $12 and permission slips are required. The Ground Zero Youth will not meet on Sunday.

A child identification program will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the annex.

The annual Charge Conference will be held at 7 p.m. Monday in Ritts Chapel.

A new-member orientation will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Wesley Hall.

For information about church events, contact the church office.

FIRST ENGLISH LUTHERAN

The book discussion group will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St.

FIRST PRESBY OF BAKERSTOWN

A free concert "Coming to CHRISTmas!" by the Bakerstown Praise Band will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 19 at First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown, Route 8 at Heckert Road. For information call the church at 724-443-1555.

GLADE RUN U.P.

The Youth of Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, will meet for bowling at 2 p.m. Sunday.

Members of the church will attend the Small Group Leadership seminar from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at Mars High School.

To sponsor a needy child in a third-world country through Operation Christmas Child, call 724-443-5023.

GRACE LUTHERAN

The Faith Shapers youth of Grace Lutheran Church, 220-226 New Castle St., will gather for a Fall Fun Night from 5 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday at the church.

HILL U.P.

Communion will be served at the 6 p.m. Saturday and 10:30 a.m. Sunday services at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St.

Boxed food items, including cake mixes, cereals and pastas, are needed for the Harvest Home collection. Donations can be placed in the southeast corner of the sanctuary.

A Senior Night Out dinner will be held at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. For reservations call 724-287-5427 and for transportation contact Gerry Hull.

The first rehearsal for the youth Christmas musical will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 11. Participants who have not received music should contact Kathy Sawyer.

The Covenant Cupboard is requesting donations of dried beans and rice during November.

HOMEMAKER CHAPEL

Dr. and Mrs. Douglas Combs will present the work of Partnership Missions at Homemaker Chapel, 340 Whitestown Road, during the 9:45 a.m. Sunday school class. They also will speak at the 11 a.m. Sunday worship service.

MERIDIAN U.P.

A special Thanksgiving service will be held at the 11 a.m. Sunday service at Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave. Patty Summerville of New Kensington, a retired nurse from Memorial Christian Hospital, Sialkot, Pakistan, will be the guest speaker. She also will speak at a combined Sunday school at 9:40 a.m.

During November, the church will be helping the Wheelchair Service at the Butler Veterans Affairs Medical Center during their Sunday service. The church choir will provide special music on Nov. 14 and 21.

MT. CHESTNUT PRESBY

Rehearsals for the annual Christmas Cantata will begin at 7:30 p.m. today at Mt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422.

Communion will be served at the 8:45 and 11 a.m. Sunday services.

Sunday school classes will now meet at 9:45 a.m. Sunday. A Prayer ministry will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday, followed by a Bible study at 6:30 p.m.

A new-members class will be held at 10 a.m. Sundays during November.

NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES

First Saturday for New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch School Auditorium, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at The Bridge, 102 Bay St., Penn Township.

NORTH MAIN ST. CHURCH OF GOD

The women of North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext., will meet at 6 p.m. today at the Orchard on North Main Street. A program will be presented by Bernadette Anderson. Participants should take one dozen cookies.

The Common Shop will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in Fellowship Hall.

A reception to honor the Rev. Kenneth Hall will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday in Fellowship Hall 2.

The Living Christmas Tree choir will hold a special rehearsal from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday. Construction of the Living Christmas Tree will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday. The structure will be decorated from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 11.

The Penn Christian Academy will host a Veteran's Day flag ceremony and readings at 1 p.m. Wednesday.

NORTH STREET CHRISTIAN

A homecoming concert will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday at North Street Christian Church, 220 W. North St.

OLD UNION PRESBY

The annual congregational meeting will held following the Nov. 14 worship service at Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars.

Orders for the fruit and nut fund-raising event are due Nov. 28.

SLIPPERY ROCK U.M.

Wally Wells will be the guest speaker at the 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday services at Slippery Rock United Methodist, Franklin and Maple streets.

Food donations are needed for the Feed My Sheep food cupboard.

The musical group Streetlevel will perform at 8 p.m. Friday in the Praise Café.

The final parenting workshop, "Supporting Your Child in School," will be held at 7 p.m. Monday. The session will be led by Diana Duncan.

ST. JOHN'S REFORMED

The family movie "Last Flight Out" will be shown at 7 p.m. Sunday at St. John's Reformed Church, Route 68 and Benbrook Road. Popcorn and beverages will be provided.

The annual congregational meeting and catered lunch will be held Nov. 14. Lunch will begin at noon and the meeting will follow at 1:14 p.m.

ST. JOHN'S U.M.

Dan Schall will provide music and ministry for the Praise, Prayer and Meditation service at 7 p.m. Tuesday at St. John's United Methodist Church, 244 Halston Road, Slippery Rock. No offering will be taken.

ST. JOHN U.C.C.

Holy Communion will be celebrated at the 11 a.m. Sunday service at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City.

Additional adult choir rehearsals for the Christmas Music Festival will be held from 12:15 to 2 p.m. Sunday and 7:30 to 9 p.m. Monday.

The senior high school youth lock-in will be held Nov. 12.

The annual congregational meeting will be held following the Nov. 14 service.

ST. MARK'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN

Communion will be served during the Sunday services at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St. Those unable to come to the rail should sit in the front pew on the pulpit side to receive Communion.

The social ministry is collecting non-perishable food donations to make Thanksgiving baskets for needy families. A list of requested items is available in the church office. Monetary donations will be used for the purchase of perishable food items. Donations are due to the church by Saturday. Families receiving baskets must be referred by a church member and contacted in advance. To recommend a family, contact the church office by Friday.

Blood pressure screening will be held Saturday and Sunday at the church.

ST. PETER'S EPISCOPAL

The rummage sale cleanup will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St.

Friendship Sunday and the observance of All Saints Day will be held Sunday.

The Elias family will host an All Saints Day event from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at their home. For information, call Carol Elias at 724-287-1579.

ST. RICHARD R.C.

A Mass of Healing for Charismatics will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday at St. Richard Roman Catholic Church, 3841 Dickey Road, Gibsonia. Individuals will be available following the Mass for private prayers.

A dinner will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday to benefit orphans in Guatemala. Tickets are $15 and must be purchased in advance of the event.

An All Souls Day memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday.

A Baptism class will be held at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday.

The church youth group will visit the residents of Timpani Nursing Home at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 11.

TRINITY LUTHERAN

Students in grades nine to 12 will meet at 5 p.m. Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, for Table Talks.

TRINITY PRESBY

The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be celebrated Sunday at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave. The Rev. Jim Mohr of Westminster College will be the guest minister.

A breakfast for veterans and their spouses will be held at 8 a.m. Thursday in Fellowship Hall. Participants should sign up in the Narthex and take commemorative items for display.

The Youth Group will gather at 6 p.m. Sunday at White Oak Springs Presbyterian Church.