BUTLER CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

Music for the 10:45 a.m. Sunday service at Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68, will be provided by Chrisann Green and Barry Mohney. Children's Church will be lead by Gwen Atkinson.

The all-church Family Thanksgiving Dinner will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday at the church. A sign-up sheet for reservations and food is posted. Turkey, ham, beverages, and place settings will be provided.

Resealable bags and non-perishable food items are being collected this month for the hospitality ministry.

The Pittsburgh District's Central Zone Ministers and Mates will meet at 6 p.m. Nov. 17 at Hoss's Steak and Sea House Restaurant, 1948 Leesburg Road, Grove City.

CHRIST COMMUNITY U.M.

The youth group of Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, will attend a fall retreat this weekend at Camp Wesley Woods. They will leave Friday and return Sunday.

Blood pressure screenings will follow all three weekend worship services.

Sausage order forms should be returned to the office by Sunday.

Unused baskets of all shapes and sizes are needed to assist in a Christmas project Donated baskets should be taken to the Christian Education office by Sunday. The gift baskets containing coffees, teas, cocoas, and chocolate bars will be available for purchase on Nov. 20.

Anniversary tributes in honor or memory of persons who have demonstrated their faith through ministries of the church should be returned by Sunday for publication in the anniversary banquet program.

Steve Fedosick will continue his presentation on his recent mission trip to Russia at 7 p.m. Monday. Participants should take a snack, drink or dessert to share.

CHRIST'S OUTREACH

The youth of Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave., are starting a study into the movie, "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe," based on the novel by C.S. Lewis. The group will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays.

After the 7 p.m. Saturday service, there will be a time of fellowship to thank the Rev. Gary Sansom and family for their ministry at the church.

Orders for Christmas flowers are due by Nov. 23. Order forms are available in the church office.

COVENANT PRESBY

Special recognition will be held during the 11 a.m. Sunday worship service for the sons and daughters of the Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St., who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Veterans' names will be listed in the bulletin and living veterans and the family member of the deceased veterans will be invited to share details of their service to their country.

Sunday also will be Pledge Dedication Sunday. During the 11 a.m. worship service, members will bring their completed pledge cards forward for a dedication service.

Mary Ann Zeigler, co-organist at the English Lutheran Church, will be the guest organist for the 11 a.m. worship service on Sunday.

The Rev. Fred Young, a retired Baptist minister, will complete his series on the subject of coping with grief for the Seekers Class on Sunday. The class meets at 9:45 a.m. in the Assembly Room.

FAITH U.P.

The Prime Timers of Faith United Presbyterian Church, 1329 N. Main St. Ext., will gather for a catered Thanksgiving dinner at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. The Fishermen Gospel Quartet of First United Presbyterian Church will perform after the dinner.

FIRST BAPTIST

All women from First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., are invited to a craft night at the Baptist Youth Center starting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Young people from churches in the Association of Independent Baptist Churches of Western Pennsylvania will participate in a work/play day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Slippery Rock Baptist Camp, 130 Elliott Lane, Slippery Rock. Lunch will be provided.

Teens from the church will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Family Bowlaway, 540 Fairground Hill Road, for bowling activities. A time of devotions and prayer will follow at the Baptist Youth Center.

FIRST U.M.

The Youth Ensemble will perform at the 8:20 and 10:50 a.m. Sunday services at First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St.

New members will be received during the 10:50 a.m. Sunday service.

Rehearsal for the Christmas musical will be held from 12:15 to 2 p.m. Sunday and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Epworth Center.

There will be a meeting for Katrina volunteers at 6:15 p.m. Monday in Epworth Center. For information contact the church at 724-283-6160.

FIRST ENGLISH LUTHERAN

The next healing service will be held at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St.

The stewardship dinner will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Michael's Restaurant.

The Moms' Evening Group will hold its first meeting from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.

GLADE RUN U.P.

The Mission Team of Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, will be helping at the East Liberty Soup Kitchen on Saturday. They will leave the church parking lot at 8:30 a.m. Any interested persons are invited to join them.

Donations of new socks are being collected for the soup kitchen patrons. A basket for donations is located in Heritage Hall. Donations will be accepted through Dec. 4.

The Shine Team is being re-activated to clean areas around the church that have been neglected. The team will meet at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. Call 724-898-3026 for information or to confirm attendance.

GRACE @ CALVARY LUTHERAN

Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., will hold its final Saturday morning Bible study for the year at 11:30 a.m. this Saturday at Panera Bread.

This Sunday is Harvest Home Sunday. Church members wanting to support Luther's Table at First English Lutheran Church should place their contributed items in the front of the sanctuary before the service. Financial donations will also be accepted for Luther's Table.

Project Day will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. Participants should take a bag lunch.

GRACEWAY COMMUNITY

Mary Ann Mahan will provide music for the 9:30 a.m. Sunday service at GraceWay Community Church at the Center Township Elementary School, Mercer Road, Center Township.

GraceWay Youth is now meeting on Thursday evenings from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Beginning Nov. 30, the group will meet at the Rocky Mountain Deli with quiz practice from 5 to 6 p.m. and P.U.N.K.S. from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Those who volunteered to help in the kitchen for the Thanksgiving dinner should meet at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Meridian Fire Hall. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m.

The Christmas church party will be held Dec. 11 at the Meridian Fire Hall. Clockwise Scarlett will perform.

HARMONY-ZELIENOPLE U.M.

Harmony-Zelienople United Methodist Church, 123 N. Pittsburgh St., Zelienople, will hold its annual Missions Conference Nov. 18-20 at the church. The conference will begin at 7 p.m. Nov. 18 with a movie "Beyond the Gates" in the sanctuary. Hosting the event will be Carol Jones Saint from WPJT-AM (730). A children's version of the movie for those up to 10 years of age provided with adult supervision will be held in the church nursery.

All three weekend services will have guest speakers Bruce Griffith and Frank Martin sharing their stories. During the Sunday school hour from 9:45-10:45 a.m. the church will host folks like Chris and Sue Champion from Moscow, Russia, Randy and Peggy West from North East Region of WGM, Steve Mogo with Joy in the Harvest who has served in Tanzania, Bruce Griffith in Afghanistan, and others.

HILL U.P.

Fifth grade student Natalie McCaw will perform the piano prelude at the 6 p.m. Saturday contemporary worship service at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St.

The Sacrament of Baptism will be performed at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service and the Kingdom Ringers youth handbell choir will perform. Refreshments will follow in Fellowship Hall after worship.

The first rehearsal for the youth Christmas musical will be held from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Friday.

The teen handbell ensemble will practice immediately after worship Sunday.

Harvest Home food requests for this week are potatoes, apples, carrots and other fresh items.

HyLights youth group members will leave at 12:30 p.m. Sunday for a scavenger hunt and bowling at Pittsburgh Mills. Adult volunteers are needed to help with transportation.

The reverse offering will be received Nov. 26 and 27. To share your story on your offering project, contact Barb Bishop.

MERIDIAN U.P.

The congregational meeting will be held after the 11 a.m. Sunday service at Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave. The deacons will then serve a Lite Bite Lunch.

The deadline for articles for the December Light of Meridian is Wednesday.

MUDDY CREEK U.P.

The Women of Muddy Creek United Presbyterian Church, 341 Muddy Creek Drive, will meet with the women of Unionville United Presbyterian Church at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Panera Bread for a women's prayer breakfast. The event is open to all women of the church.

NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES

Members of the Mexico Mission Team will share about their recent time of service as part of the worship celebration Sunday at New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch School Auditorium, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg.

The church offices will be closed on Friday in honor of Veterans' Day.

The Kid's Community ministry team will meet after the worship service Sunday. Team members should gather in the Kid's Community area. For details, contact Cherie McNulty at 724-482-1730 or nurture@newlifexn.org

NORTH MAIN ST. CHURCH OF GOD

A hymn sing will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Sunday in the Parlor at North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext. The event will include music by Doreen Young and devotions by Ruth Cooper.

A discussion on the movie "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe," will be held at 9:45 a.m. Sunday for parents who plan to take their children to see the movie.

The Living Christmas Tree Choir will rehearse at 7 p.m. this Tuesday in the sanctuary.

NORTH WASHINGTON PRESBY

The congregation's annual fall meeting at North Washington Presbyterian Church, 714 Fairview Road, North Washington, will be after the Sunday morning service.

Country Vision will present a concert of traditional hymns, country gospel and southern gospel music at 7 p.m. Sunday. Following the concert refreshments will be served in the church social hall. The public is invited.

OAK HILLS CHRISTIAN

A Bible study class on the book of Jeremiah will begin at 7 p.m. today at Oak Hills Christian Church, 113 Township Line Road.

A family game night will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday. Participants should take a game and snacks or drinks.

OLD UNION PRESBY

The annual congregational meeting of Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will be held after worship on Sunday. A fellowship dinner will follow the meeting. Participants should take a dish to share.

A prayer offering will be held during worship on Sunday.

PARK U.P.

The fall congregational meeting will be held after each Sunday service this week at Park United Presbyterian Church, 115 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople. A slate of officers will be approved and the 2006 budget will be received.

ST. JOHN U.C.C.

A congregational meeting and cornerstone dedication will be held after the 11 a.m. Sunday service at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City. A new budget will be adopted and church officers will be elected. The dedication will signal the completion of Project 2000.

ST. MARK'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN

The 10 a.m. Sunday service at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., will be the only service this Sunday. The congregational meeting will follow at 11 a.m.

A luncheon and pastors reception will be held after the congregational meeting on Sunday. Participants should call the church office at 724-287-6741 to confirm attendance.

The youth will host a spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday in Fellowship Hall. A donation of $6 is requested for adults or $4 for children younger than 12. Takeouts will be available.

The eighth grade confirmation class will meet from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday for a painting day. Bright colored paints and small paintbrushes are needed. Members can take friends.

Jehoiada Chest offering will be accepted this weekend. The offering is collected for the upkeep of the church.

An Acolyte and Reader training for confirmation students will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 19. Lunch will be provided.

ST. PETER'S EPISCOPAL

A lasagna luncheon and cooking class will follow the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St. For information contact Karen Geary or Mary Lou Herbst.

SPRINGDALE LUTHERAN

The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be shared at the 9 a.m. Sunday service at Springdale Lutheran Church, 1061 Mahood Road, Concord Township.

TRINITY LUTHERAN

A work day will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township, for church clean up.

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

Saturday evening after the service, the movie "Cider House Rules" will be shown. A short discussion time will follow.

Glade Run Lutheran Services has a wish list for the following things to be shared with their residents: fleece material, journals, slipper socks and teddy bears. There is a collection box in the narthex.

There will be a Katie's Garden meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, to discuss the planning of workshops addressing the hunger and poverty in our community.

A Family Advent Night will be held at 6 p.m. Nov. 20. Each family should take a covered dish to share. Beverages and table service will be provided. Registration for the event is due this weekend.

TRINITY PRESBY

The Coventri Choir of Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., will join other choirs at 6 p.m. Sunday at St. Fidelis Roman Catholic Church in Butler Township for a Veteran's Day Celebration.

The Veggie Tales group will meet at 3 p.m. Sunday. Reservations can be made by calling the church office or Nancy Pollock.

The church youth group will join the Meridian United Presbyterian and White Oaks Springs Presbyterian Churches for activities from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at White Oaks Springs.

The Deacons are now accepting orders for Christmas Poinsettias. Order forms are due Nov. 27. Checks should be payable to the Board of Deacons.

Volunteers from Trinity will serve the Community Meal from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at St. Andrews United Presbyterian Church.

The food item for November for the Covenant Food Cupboard is noodles or tuna.

Practice for the Christmas Cantata is held at 8 p.m. Thursdays. The choir is open to all members.

WEST SUNBURY U.P.

The West Sunbury United Presbyterian Church, 215 E. Church St., West Sunbury, will celebrate Baptism during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service.

A computer slide show from the recent trip from our church and community to Slidell, La., will be available for viewing before the service in the vestibule. A short computer film to honor veterans will also be shown.

WHITE OAK SPRINGS PRESBY

A congregational meeting will be held after the 9:45 a.m. Sunday service at White Oak Springs Presbyterian Church, 102 Shannon Road, Renfrew. Officers will be elected, the budget reviewed and the pastor's terms of call will be approved.

ZION LUTHERAN

The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be shared at the 11 a.m. Sunday service at Zion Lutheran Church, 266 Zion Church Road, Concord Township.