BUTLER CHURCH OF THE NAZARENEThe Children's Department of Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68, will host a Family Fun Night at 6 p.m. Saturday. The movie "Shark Tales" will be shown.Music for the 10:45 a.m. Sunday service will be provided by Gwen Atkinson. Atkinson will also direct the Children's Church program on Sunday.An evening of children's talent presentations will begin at 6 p.m. Sunday. The event will feature performances by the children's choir, musical presentations, Bible memorization, and craft entries.Table napkins are being collected this month for the Hospitality Committee.

CHRIST COMMUNITY U.M.His Productions will present "Rest in Peace," a one-act comedy at 8 p.m. Friday and at 9 p.m. Saturday at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road. Tickets are $5 each and are available at the door or by calling the church office.Members of the youth group will meet at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church to begin preparations for their annual Valentine's Dinner. The all-Italian cuisine dinner will be served from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in Oz Hall. Tickets are $6 per person and child care will be available with a donation.New members will be received into the congregation at the 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday services. A luncheon to honor new members and their sponsors will follow the 11 a.m. Sunday service.The Rev. Mary Gray and John Emmett will speak to the congregation about their recent mission work trip to Louisiana during the Sunday service.Registration forms for fifth and sixth grade students attending the Created by God weekend in March should turn in registration forms and fees by Sunday. Information is available in the church office.

CHRIST'S OUTREACHHoly Communion will be celebrated during the 7 p.m. Saturday and 10:30 a.m. Sunday services at Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave.A meeting for all ushers and greeters will be held after the Sunday service.Newly hired, full-time youth pastor Andrew Brewer will begin his youth ministry at 7 p.m. Wednesday, following the Fellowship Dinner.The Caravan Children and leaders will meet from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at the church for sled riding. Children should dress appropriately for the weather. If there is a lack of snow, games and activities will be held in the gym. Children must take a signed permission slip.The Easter Choir will meet at 5 p.m. Sunday so members of the Married Couples Group can attend the 6 p.m. meeting.

COVENANT PRESBYThe Seekers Class of Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St., will meet for a discussion of the classes on Islam at 9:30 a.m. Sunday in the Assembly Room.Members and friends are asked to bring donation items for the Shrove Tuesday Silent Auction on or before Feb. 26. Gift certificates, hand-made items or gift baskets are requested.The shirt painting class will be held at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in Fellowship Hall. A tole-painted design will be painted on a sweatshirt or T-shirt.

FAITH FELLOWSHIPA women's Bible study, focused on the Gospel of John, will meet at 10 a.m. Thursdays at Faith Fellowship Alliance Church, 200 Faithway-Fared Drive.

FAITH U.P.The Prime Timers of Faith United Presbyterian Church, 1329 N. Main St. Ext., Center Township, will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Maridon Museum for a tour. Participants should take a boxed lunch.

FIRST BAPTISTA women's Bible study for First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., is scheduled for 7 p.m. today at the home of Judy Hemphill.The Berean Sunday school Class will hold a class social at 5:30 p.m. Friday in the Baptist Youth Center.The Kingdom Seekers Sunday School Class will host a valentine social at 5:30 p.m. Saturday in the church social rooms.

FIRST U.M.An all-church meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday in the sanctuary at First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St.A spaghetti dinner will be held from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in Epworth Center. The cost is $7 for adults and $3 for children. Takeouts are available.Rehearsals for the Mystery Dinner Theatre will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday evenings in the Spectrum Center. For information, contact the church office.A new member orientation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Epworth Center for anyone interested in joining the church.

GLADE RUN U.P.The Men's Fellowship Breakfast of Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, will be held at 7 a.m. Saturday at the Country Kitchen Restaurant on Route 8, Penn Township.The February Potluck Dinner/Prayer Meeting will be held after the 11 a.m. Sunday service in the Youth Room. Participants should take a dish to share.The church will host a concert at 7 p.m. Sunday. The concert will feature praise music by Stan "Stash" Szymanski and will be held in the church sanctuary. A love offering will be collected.There will be no youth group on Sunday.Confirmation classes for students in grades 8 to 12 will begin this spring. For information, call 724-898-1016.Rehearsals for the musical presentation, "God Hath Provided the Lamb," for Maundy Thursday evening and Easter morning, will be from 7:45 to 8:15 p.m. Mondays in the sanctuary. The choir is open to all church members. For information, call 724-538-9817 or 724-282-3707.

GRACE @ CALVARY LUTHERANThe older youth group of Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., will hold its second annual "Make a Movie Night" from 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday in the youth center. Participants should take a hot dish. Beverages will be provided.Sunday is the last day to purchase tickets for the '50s-themed murder mystery dinner to be held at 6 p.m. Feb. 25 in the social hall. Sponsored by the older youth group, the event is a fundraiser for the youth going to the Cruzando gathering this summer in Texas. Cost is $10. Drive-in/diner-style food will be served. Period dress is optional, but encouraged.A project day for the quilters will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the social hall. Participants should take a bag lunch.A soup and sandwich lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 23 in the social hall. The lunch is open to the public. Cost for soup, a sandwich, and dessert is $5. Items may also be purchased individually. Takeouts are available. The sanctuary will be open for meditation from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

GRACEWAY COMMUNITYThe youth group of GraceWay Community Church, Center Township Elementary School, Mercer Road, Center Township, will host a spaghetti dinner and silent auction on Feb. 25. Details will be announced next week.A new Sunday church school program will be held during the 10 a.m. Sunday services. The program is open to children ages 4 to 8.

HILL U.P.The Celebrate a Life offering will be received at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St. Music will be performed by the Cherub Choir and soloist Wilbur Dumbaugh. Birthday cake will be served following the service.The Youth Vocal Chorale will practice after the Sunday service.Used ink jet and laser print cartridges and unwanted cell phones are being collected by the Mission Committee to support Youth Mission trips this summer. Items should be placed in the box in the overflow room.The congregation is invited to the ordination service to the ministry of the Word and Sacrament of member Allison Bauer at 3 p.m. Feb. 26. A reception will follow in Fellowship Hall.

MERIDIAN U.P.The Men's Club of Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave., will host a dinner at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Garden Gate. This is an adult dinner for the church congregation. Baby-sitting will be available at the church at 6 p.m.The deacons will host a President Dinner after the Sunday service. They have planned a Cherry Recipe Contest. Participants should take pennies to vote. Place settings will be provided.

NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIESInfant and child dedication will be celebrated Sunday at New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch School Auditorium, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg.Members interested in serving at the East Liberty Food Kitchen Saturday in Pittsburgh should contact Rich McCarthy at 724-766-9047 or Dean Burtner at 724-352-5328 or mission@newlifexn.org.A scrapbooking bee will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday at The Bridge, 102 Bay St., Penn Township. For details, contact Karen Schiebel at 724-586-2241 or karen@newlifexn.orgAsh Wednesday will be observed March 1. A time of cross building will take place from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Crosses and signs sharing information about New Life will be placed in the yards of New Life members during Lent. A sacrificial meal of broth and crackers will be held at 6:15 p.m. with a time of devotion, Lord's Supper and distribution of ashes (for those who wish to receive them) to follow. The entire evening will be held at and shared with guests from Outlook Pointe, 100 Bella Court, Saxonburg. Registration is required, and forms are provided in the Sunday bulletin or online at www.NewLifeXn.org

NORTH MAIN STREET CHURCH OF GODA study of the book "He Chose the Nails" by Max Lucado will be held at 9:30 a.m. Sunday in Fellowship Hall 7 at North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext.The service of Baptism will be held during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service.

OLD UNION PRESBYOld Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will have a prayer offering this week. Prayer forms should be turned in to the church next week.Votes are now being taken for the bicentennial T-shirt design. Choices are posted in the church hallway. The winner will be announced at the end of February.The church is looking for cast and crew members for May's production of "From These Roots," a meaningful comedy about the beginnings of Old Union Church. Rehearsals will begin in March, and will be held on Sundays after worship and on Thursday evenings. See Jill McDonald for a script and information.Anyone interested in organizing or participating in a craft show this fall, as part of the bicentennial celebration, should speak with the pastor.A membership class will begin this week. To participate, speak with the Rev. Peter DeVries.A brochure on the Presbytery Leadership Training Event, to be held March 5, is available in the back of the church.

RIDER LUTHERANThe first annual W.O.R.T.H. Victoria Tea will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday in the social hall at Rider Lutheran Church, 189 Rider Church Road, West Sunbury.The youth group will meet at 2 p.m. Sunday at the church to go bowling.Youth Night will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the church.

ST. JOHN'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERANHoly Communion will be served at the 11 a.m. Sunday service at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Main Street, Connoquenessing. Communion is open to those who are baptized and believe that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior.The cause of the month for February is Hurricane Katrina Home Supplies.

ST. JOHN U.C.C.The Children's Chime Choir of St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City, will resume practice at 5:15 p.m. today.The young adults group has scheduled a Bunco night starting at 7 p.m. Feb. 24.A Baptism will be included in the 11 a.m. service Feb. 26. The Praise Team will lead the 8:35 Alive service in Fellowship Hall.

ST. PETER'S EPISCOPALSt. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St., has available in the back of the church: "Our Daily Bread," daily devotionals for March, April and May; information cards on the Anglican Relief and Development Fund; and information regarding candidates for the presiding bishop election in June.

ST. RICHARD R.C.The Guatemala Mission Group of St. Richard Roman Catholic Church, 3841 Dickey Road, Gibsonia, will sponsor a breakfast buffet following the 8 and 10 a.m. Sunday Masses. An offering will be taken, and proceeds benefit the orphanage in Patzun, Guatemala.Physical therapist Sean Collins will discuss neck problems during the Ladies Group meeting at 7 p.m. Monday.Eucharistic Adoration will be from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 9:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday.The Pastoral Council will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday.The Men's Group will sponsor a Nite at the Races at 7 p.m. Feb. 24. Tickets are $10 and proceeds will go to the Guatemala Mission Group. For information, call the church office at 724-444-1971.A series of six marriage preparation classes for couples will begin on Feb. 26. Classes will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The cost is $15 for materials. For information, or to register, contact Mary Jordan at 724-444-1971, Ext. 12.

TRINITY LUTHERANThe Lord's Supper will be celebrated at the 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 a.m. Sunday services at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township.Chrismon-making event, to replace and add to the church's Christmas tree decorations, will be held from noon to 2 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 27. The project will include working with glitter, sequins and bead weaving. Cross-stitch patterns for Chrismons will also be available.The fourth annual Game Dinner will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday. The dinner will include a variety of dishes prepared by hunters. The guest speaker will be Trapper John, nationally known radio personality. For reservations, call the church office at 724-287-1977.

TRINITY PRESBYA cookie reception will be held after the Sunday services to welcome the Rev. William King as the interim pastor at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave.Volunteers from Trinity will serve from 9 a.m. to noon Monday at the Covenant Food CupboardA Communicants Class is being formed for young people who wish to join the congregation. Parents should contact the church office at 724-287-7464 for information. Registration is required.Items for the March newsletter should be turned in to the church office.