BUTLER CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

The morning worship service Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68, will begin at 10:30 a.m. this Sunday. The teen department will present a pre-service Treasure for Teens program including skits and musical selections. Gwen Atkinson will provide music for the service.

A Nazarene Youth International stockholders appreciation luncheon for stock holders who give at least $1 a week each year, will follow the Sunday service.

An all-church ladies holiday party will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Participants should take a treat to share with a copy of the recipe and holiday decorating and entertaining tips.

The Caravan Kids Club will hold a Trunk and Treat night at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Club members will collect Halloween treats from the car trunks of church members' cars. Kids Club will follow at 6:30 p.m.

The Pittsburgh District's Central Zone Ministers and Mates will meet on Thursday at Hoss's Steak and Sea House, Grove City. The Rev. David Morris of West Sunbury United Church of the Nazarene and his wife, Janie, will be honored.

The Ministers and Mates retreat will be held from Tuesday through Thursday at The Radisson in Sharon.

CHRIST COMMUNITY U.M.

Steve Fedosick will address the congregation on his recent mission trip to Russia during the Sunday worship services at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road.

Members are asked to provide baked goods for Meals on Wheels. Dessert items may be brought to the church kitchen on Sunday.

The Butler County Children and Youth Agency is seeking members to "adopt a child" for Christmas by purchasing gifts of by making financial contributions for a child in foster care. Sign-up sheets are on the bulletin board or contact Lill Griffith.

CHRIST'S OUTREACH

Several babies will be dedicated during the 7 p.m. Saturday contemporary service at Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave. Cake will be served after the service.

Beth and Lyric Ackelson will provide music for the Sunday service.

COVENANT PRESBY

Beverly Antis will be the guest organist at the 11 a.m. Sunday service at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St.

The Rev. Fred Young, retired Baptist minister, will lead the Seekers Class in a four-part series on grief beginning at 9:45 a.m. Sunday in the Assembly Room.

The Rev. James Swanson will lead a sermon discussion forum after the Sunday service.

EMMANUEL LUTHERAN

Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Church and Perry streets, Prospect, will host a hayride and bonfire at 5 p.m. Saturday.

FAITH U.P.

The Prime Timers of Faith United Presbyterian Church, 1329 N. Main St. Ext., will meet at 6 p.m. Monday in Fellowship Hall for an Oktoberfest Dinner prepared by Sue Warheit. For reservations, call 724-287-4326.

FIRST BAPTIST

First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St. will celebrate a ministry appreciation fellowship immediately after the 6 p.m. Sunday service in the church social rooms. It will include a card shower for Pastors Dave Maitland, Jeff Gwilt and Todd Wentworth. Cake and ice cream will be served.

The church will conduct a nursing home service from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday at Sunnyview Home.

FIRST U.M.

A meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday in Epworth Center at First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St., for Katrina volunteers. For information, call the church at 724-283-6160.

A stuffed chicken breast dinner will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. For information, contact the church office.

FIRST PRESBY OF BAKERSTOWN

The women of the community and church are invited to the Women of Bakerstown's Annual Fall Mission Brunch at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 27 in the Colonial Room of First Presbyterian Church, Route 8 at Heckert Road, Bakerstown. The speaker will be Karen Snair, director of the Allegheny Valley Association of Churches. To make reservations, call the church office at 724-443-1555.

Protecting Kids Online, an awareness program for adults, presented by law enforcement officers, will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 2. This program is open to people in the community as well as the church. Registration is required. Child care for infants through age 4 and programming for children in kindergarten through grade 5 are available if requested by Wednesday. For information or to register, call the church office at 724-443-1555.

GLADE RUN U.P.

The nominating committee of Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, will meet at 7:30 p.m. today.

GRACE @ CALVARY LUTHERAN

The confirmation class at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 220-226 New Castle St., will be held at 6:45 p.m. Thursdays.

The Faith Shapers Youth Group will hold a Halloween party from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday. Members should wear a costume and take a snack or beverage to share. Dinner will be provided.

The older youth group will meet from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the church to work in the youth center. Members should wear work clothes and take painting supplies if desired. Lunch will be provided.

GRACEWAY COMMUNITY

Amber Crowe and Jenny Taylor will provide music for the 9:30 a.m. Sunday service at GraceWay Community Church, Center Township Elementary School, Mercer Road, Center Township.

The youth will participate in the Walking in the Dark program Friday through Sunday at Maranatha Youth Camp. Cost is $30 per person.

A Thanksgiving dinner will be held Nov. 13. To volunteer to help, call Jeannie West at 724-283-1482.

HILL U.P.

Victory Weekend will be observed this weekend at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St. A "Celebrate a Life" offering will be received during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. Birthday cake will be served after the service.

Applications and deposits for the youth mission trip are due to John Porter by Sunday.

Registrations for the Christmas musical for youth age 4 through grade 12 are due Nov. 9. The musical will be presented on Dec. 18.

Homemade desserts are needed for the dessert auction on Oct. 30. Volunteers and those donating desserts should contact John Porter.

Reservations are now due for the Fifth Sunday luncheon on Oct. 30.

Members who plan to donate baked goods for the election day bake sale should contact Barb Graham at 724-282-2122. Volunteers are also needed to work during the sale.

MERIDIAN U.P.

Flu shots will be given at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave. A light snack will follow.

There will be a hayride from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Ed Gilliland Farm.

MT. CHESTNUT PRESBY

A fall party will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday for members of the Kid's Club at Mt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422. The event will include pumpkin carving, piñata and food. Parents and siblings are invited to attend.

NIXON U.M.

Erin Black will speak on her trip to Africa during the 11 a.m. Sunday service at Nixon United Methodist Church, 334 Airport Road, Penn Township. A question-and-answer time will follow in the church basement. The youth will serve pre-ordered subs, chips and beverages. Extra subs will also be available for purchase.

NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES

Members of the mission team serving at Tapestries of Life Ministries in Guadalupe, Mexico, will be commissioned for service on Sunday at New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch School Auditorium, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg.

The middle school youth fellowship's new meeting time is from 5 to 7 p.m. Sundays at the home of Jim and Amy Brown, 447 Overlook Road, Valencia.

The senior high youth group will hold a lock-in at Butler YMCA from 11 a.m. Friday to 5 p.m. Saturday. The cost is $5 per person, and participants can take a friend for free. For information, contact Tim Fulkerson at 724-586-1111 or tim@newlifexn.org.

The children in the FaithWeaver Friends Tuesday LIFE Home Group will hold a ministry service day Tuesday. They will travel to Middlesex Township Park, where they will clean the park and pick up litter. For details, contact Mrs. Huber at 724-586-5518.

NORTH MAIN ST. CHURCH OF GOD

Discovery Series Classes highlighting the "Purpose-Driven Church," will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext. A complimentary meal will be served. To register, call the church office at 724-285-4214.

Group sign-up for the "Weekend to Remember" will be held Sunday. The convention will be held Nov. 11 through 13 at the Westin Convention Center in Pittsburgh. For information, call 724-285-4214.

The youth will distribute plastic bags after the 11 a.m. Sunday service for those donating for the Helping Hands supply. A suggested list of groceries will be included in each bag. Bags should be returned on Oct. 30.

OLD UNION PRESBY

Because of declining attendance, fellowship time at Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will not be held until Nov. 6.

The Presbytery office is sponsoring a Christmas ornament contest. Information sheets are available in the back of the church.

This week's worship service will be led by the Rev. Mike Winship, a retired pastor from Butler.

PARK U.P.

Heritage Sunday will be celebrated Oct. 30 at Park United Presbyterian Church, East Grandview Avenue, Zelienople. The service will honor the church's Scottish-Presbyterian roots. A guest bagpiper will provide music.

A bell choir reunion will be held Sunday.

An anniversary celebration will follow the Sunday service.

RIDER LUTHERAN

Members of Rider Lutheran Church, 189 Rider Church Road, West Sunbury, will meet at 9 a.m. Friday at the church to peel apples. Bring a snack.

Members will begin to make apple butter at 6 a.m. Saturday at the church.

On Sunday, there will be a Christmas program practice during Sunday school. All children are urged to attend.

ST. JOHN'S U.C.C.

The praise team will lead the 8:35 Alive services Sunday in the Fellowship Hall at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City.

The adult choir will perform during the 11 a.m. Sunday service.

The Hospitality Committee meeting has been changed to 7 p.m. today.

A service receiving new members is now being planned. Prospective members should contact the pastor's office for information.

ST. MARK'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN

The women of St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., will hold their Thankoffering this weekend.

Harvest Home weekend will also be observed during the services this weekend. Gifts for the YWCA are due to the church by 4 p.m. Friday and will be displayed during weekend services.

ST. MARY R.C.

St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, Our Lady of Guadalupe, 101 W. High St., Kittanning, will have a "Living Rosary" at 2 p.m. Sunday. Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament will conclude the afternoon service.

ST. PETER'S EPISCOPAL

The Worship Team Meeting of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St., will be held at noon Sunday.

The United Thank Offering Ingathering will be held Saturday at St. David's Church in Peters Township.

The Healing Service music rehearsal will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

The Healing Service with Holy Communion will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

TRINITY LUTHERAN

Harvest Home Sunday will be celebrated at all three services this weekend at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Dr. Donations of institutional-size canned goods will be collected.

Holy Communion will be served at the 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday services.

Members interested in helping repair the Chrismons will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

TRINITY PRESBY

Ron McKissick will be the guest speaker at the Sunday service at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave.

Volunteers from the church will serve from 9 a.m. to noon Monday at the Covenant Food Cupboard.

The fall rummage and bake sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 29 in Fellowship Hall.

New members will be received during the service Sunday. A luncheon will follow in Fellowship Hall.

WEST SUNBURY U.P.

Lay pastor Sue Mayer will lead the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service at West Sunbury United Presbyterian Church, 215 East Church St., West Sunbury.

The Fellowship Committee will host a dress-up party from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 30 in the social hall. Participants are invited to wear costumes. Refreshments, prizes, games and treats will be provided.

Monetary donations are being sought to provide treats during the Halloween party and for packages to be sent to college students and military personnel. To submit an address for packages, contact Sara Wolfe at 724-283-4934 or Mary Sarver at 724-637-2745.