BUTLER CHURCH OF THE NAZARENEButler Church of The Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68WButler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68, will host its third annual Caravan Blue and White dinner at 6:30 p.m. Friday. Caravan children should arrive in uniform by 6:15 p.m. for serving instructions. The dinner is open to parents and friends of the Caravan Kids Club.A Pittsburgh District Children's Bible Quiz event for the south zone will begin at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Bethel Park South Hills Church of the Nazarene. Lessons 11 through 20 will be covered.The Rev. Robert Calhoon, the Rev. Dee Bowland, Jim Rea, and Gordon Thompson will provide music for the 10:45 a.m. Sunday service. Children's Church will be directed by Betty McIndoe.

CHICORA U.M.A 10-week ladies Bible study will begin Monday at Chicora United Methodist Church, Central Avenue, Chicora. Each session will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. and will be led by Beth Moore.

CHRIST COMMUNITY U.M.The Rev. Glenn Kohlhepp, recently retired district superintendent of the United Methodist Church, Butler District, will lead the 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday services at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, Butler Township.The annual couples retreat will be held Friday through Sunday at Olmsted Manor.Members attending the leadership retreat at the Biblical Life Institute in Freeport should send a $10 deposit to the church office by Wednesday.Daffodil Day orders will be accepted through March 5. Cost is $7 for a bunch and $15 for a bunch in a vase. Sales benefit the American Cancer Society.Members participating in the April mission trip to Mississippi should have current vaccinations for tetanus and hepatitis A and B.

CHRIST'S OUTREACHInfant/child dedication will be conducted during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service at Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave. Music will be provided by Patti Helms and Amanda Helms.A sleep over and lock-in for Caravan Kids will be held Friday night. The event will begin at 6 p.m. and participants can be picked up at 10 a.m. Saturday. All members should take permission slips, sleeping bags and pillows. Participants can also take one friend. Breakfast will be provided. To volunteer to assist with the event, contact the church office at 724-283-8407.Beginning Saturday, an organized open gym time for youth group teens will be held after the 7 p.m. Contemporary Service every week. The gym time is open to youth group members and their friends in grades seven to 12. This will become a weekly event.The Easter choir rehearsal will resume at 6 p.m. Sunday.

COMMUNITY ALLIANCEOn March 5, at Community Alliance Church, 800 Mercer Road, Pete Brokopp will speak at all three morning services about what the Lord is doing in West Africa. At 6 p.m. on March 5, there will be a special service designed for the senior and junior high youth.

COVENANT PRESBYThe monthly noisy offering of change will be received during the 11 a.m. Sunday service at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St.Andrew Colvin, adjunct professor in the Religion Department at Slippery Rock University, will lead the Seekers Class in a discussion of Buddhism. The class meets at 9:30 a.m. Sunday in the Assembly Room.The Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper and Silent Auction will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday in Fellowship Hall. The supper includes pancakes, sausage, fruit, dessert, and beverage. The silent auction will follow.

FENELTON U.M.Members of Fenelton United Methodist Church, Fenelton-Chicora Road, Fenelton, will host a pancake and sausage dinner Tuesday at the Happy Hunters Sportsman's Club, Chicora-Fenelton Road, Fenelton. A $4 donation per meal is requested.

FIRST BAPTISTA men's prayer breakfast is scheduled for 8 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St.The church teens are invited to a ski trip Saturday at Hidden Valley Resort. Participants will leave the church at 1 p.m. and return at midnight. The cost is $40 per person.The Kingdom Seekers Sunday School class will have a family luncheon after the 10:55 a.m. Sunday service in the Baptist Youth Center. Participating families should take a dish to share.The church will hold a nursing home service from 2 to 3 p.m. Monday at Sunnyview Nursing Home.

FIRST ENGLISH LUTHERANA Shrove Tuesday pancake supper will be held at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at First English Lutheran Church, North Main Street.

FIRST U.M.New members will join the church during the 10:50 a.m. Sunday service at First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St.The FROGS progressive dinner will be held Sunday at the Clearview Mall. The event is open to all youth in grades four through six. For information, contact Virginia Wells.

GLADE RUN U.P.The R.O.C.K. group of Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, will not meet Wednesday evening due to the Ash Wednesday service. The Brunch R.O.C.K. Review will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.Rehearsals for a musical presentation, "God Hath Provided the Lamb," for Maundy Thursday evening and Easter morning will be held from 7:45 to 8:15 p.m. Monday evenings in the sanctuary. Anyone interested in joining the choir for this special Easter musical presentation is welcome. For information, call 724-538-9817 or 724-282-3707.The middle school winter retreat will be held March 11 and 12 at Westminster Highlands. The cost is $35. Registration is due March 5. For information, contact Gloria at 724-898-1016.

GRACE @ CALVARY LUTHERANThe Rev. Tim Bupp of Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., will begin a seven-week Bible study at 11:30 a.m. Saturday in the meeting room at Panera Bread.A film will be shown to children in kindergarten through grade three from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the church. Snacks will be served.Bupp's niece, Sheila Lloyd, will provide music during the 10 a.m. Sunday service. Her music will be available for purchase after the service.A pancake and sausage dinner will be held form 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the social hall. There is no cost, but an offering will be accepted. Proceeds will be used to purchase phone cards for servicemen and women. A talent show will follow the dinner.The older youth group's game nights and Bible study nights will now be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays.A bus trip to Coudersport to see a Passion play presented by the Coudersport Consistory has been planned April 1. The trip is open to the public. The bus will leave Butler Motor Tours parking lot at 10 a.m. Participants should take a bag lunch. The play starts at 3 p.m. A dinner will follow. Cost for the bus, play, and dinner will be $35 per person. For reservations, call 724-285-3522.

GRACWAY COMMUNITYThe youth group of GraceWay Community Church, Center Township Elementary School, Mercer Road, Center Township, has changed the spaghetti dinner/silent auction date to March 10.Music for the 10 a.m. Sunday service will be provided by Heather Fencil and Amber Crowe. Jenny Taylor will provide a ventriloquism performance.

HILL U.P.Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St.New members will be received at the 6 p.m. Saturday service at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St. The Puerto Rico Youth Mission Team will participate in the service.The adult Faith Builder's breakfast will be held at 9:15 a.m. Sunday. New class offerings for the next six weeks will be previewed. Child care will be available beginning at 9 a.m. Sunday school classes for age 3 through grade 12 begin at 9:15 a.m.The Service of Ordination to the Word and Sacrament for Allison Bauer will begin at 3 p.m. Sunday. A reception will follow. The daughter of Herman and Becky Bauer of Butler, she has been called to be a pastor at the Frankfort United Presbyterian Church, Frankfort Springs, Beaver County.Donations of baked goods are needed for Meals on Wheels during March. Cookies, gingerbread, bundt cakes, fruit pies, quick breads and angel food cakes are needed. Items should not include nuts or icing and should be taken to the church on March 4 and 5. Monetary donations will also be accepted.A Lenten Bible study "Road to Recovery" led by the Rev. Mike Winship, will begin at 9:15 a.m. March 5. The first lesson will focus on Old Testament prophecy. The study of the Gospel of John is led by Rev. Fred Young at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. New members are welcome.

MT. CHESTNUT PRESBYMt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422The junior-senior high youth group at Mt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422, Franklin Township, will host an international buffet dinner at noon Sunday. The buffet will include food items from China, Poland, Mexico, Germany, Italy, France and Ireland. The cost is by donation. Takeouts are available. For information or directions, contact the church at 724-287-7601.

NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIESAn update on the Come Let Us Build ministry will be shared Sunday at New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch School Auditorium, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg.The Emergency Food Cupboard at The Bridge, 102 Bay St., Penn Township, will collect donations of peanut butter, jelly, condiments and sauces on Sunday.The senior high youth ministry will participate in World Vision's 30-Hour Famine Friday and Saturday. The group will meet at 6 p.m. Friday at The Net, 100 Center Ave., Butler. For information, contact the Rev. Tim Fulkerson at 724-586-1111 or tim@newlifexn.org.CLASS 101 for children will be held on Sundays March 5 through April 9 following the children's time in worship. Registration is required. Forms are available in the Sunday Lifeline bulletin or at www. NewLifeXn.org.In observance of Ash Wednesday, 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 to follow. The entire evening will be held at and shared with guests of Outlook Pointe, 100 Bella Court, Saxonburg. Pre-registration is required. Forms are available in the Sunday Lifeline bulletin or online at www.NewLifeXn.org.

NORTH MAIN ST. CHURCH OF GODA meeting will be held at 9:30 a.m. Sunday in the sanctuary at North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext., for members interested in serving as ushers.The Service of Communion will be celebrated during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service.Tickets are now available at the church office for the ninth annual Men's and Boy's Wild Game Feast to be held at 6 p.m. March 25 in Fellowship Hall. The speaker will be avid hunter and outdoorsmen Bob Shallenberger. Cost is $6 in advance and $8 at the door. Boys younger than 10 will be admitted free.

OLD UNION PRESBYThe Shrove Tuesday pancake dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars.The church is looking for three people to serve as collection counters to count the collection money, either Sunday after church or on Monday, and drop it off at the Mars Bank. To help, speak with the pastor or a session member.Members who signed up to serve on the building planning committee should meet after the Sunday service to select a meeting date.Actors wanting to help put on the play, "From These Roots," a comedy about the beginning of the church, should contact Jill McDonald for information. A read-through of the script will be held after the service next week.The Evans City Food Cupboard needs paper products, dish detergent, laundry detergent and bath soap. Place donations in the bin in the back of the church.

PARK U.P.Park United Presbyterian Church, 115 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople will host a Night of Prayer and Praise at 6:15 p.m. March 1. Soup and pie will be served beginning at 6:15 p.m. in fellowship hall. Praise and worship events will follow in the sanctuary. The church will combine with St. Peter's Reformed Church for liturgical dance team, chancel choir, bell choir, children's choir and praise band performances.

ST. BRENDAN'S EPISCOPALSt. Brendan's Episcopal Church, 2365 McAleer Road, Franklin Park, will hold a Shrove Tuesday pancake supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday.

ST. JOHN'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERANHoly Communion will be celebrated at the 11 a.m. Sunday service at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 420 Beaver St., Mars.A Shrove Tuesday dinner for members of St. John's and Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Prospect will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Garden Gate Restaurant.The adult choir is in the process of reorganizing. New members are welcome.

ST. MARK'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERANVolunteers from St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., will meet March 13 to pack cookies to send to students and armed forces personnel. Cookie donations should be delivered to the fellowship hall kitchen by March 12.

ST. PETER'S EPISCOPALThe annual Shrove Tuesday pancake supper will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St.Lenten study will be held from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursdays beginning March 9. The class will be taught by the Rev. Terry Johnson. Those needing transportation should call the church at 724-287-1869.

ST. RICHARD R.C.A series of six Marriage Preparation classes for couples planning to get married will begin Sunday at St. Richard Roman Catholic Church, 3841 Dickey Road, Gibsonia. Classes will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The cost is $15 for materials. For information or to register, call Mary Jordan at 724-444-1971, ext. 12.There will be no Faith Formation classes on Sunday through March 2.The church will sponsor a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday. For information please call the church office at 724-444-1971.The Ash Wednesday schedule is as follows: Mass and distribution of ashes, hourly from noon to 7 p.m.; Liturgy of the Word and distribution of ashes. noon to 7 p.m. A traditional meal of pancakes, potato pancakes, and a salad bar will be served in the social hall.

TRINITY LUTHERANThe Lord's Supper will be celebrated at the 6:30 p.m. Saturday, 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday services at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township.The Altar Guild is looking for new members. For information, contact the church office at 724-287-1977.Youthfest at Lutherlyn is scheduled for April 28 through 30, for ninth through 12th grade students. Information is posted on the youth bulletin board. Registration is due Wednesday.

TRINITY PRESBYA soup and salad social will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave. Cost is $5. The event is sponsored by and will benefit Boy Scout Troop 20.

WEST SUNBURY U.P.The West Sunbury United Presbyterian Church, 215 East Church St., West Sunbury, will commission 11 of its members during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. Those 11 will join with 20 others traveling to Slidell, La., on March 4 to continue the work of Hurricane Katrina recovery.A soup luncheon will follow the service to celebrate the volunteers and raise funds for the trip.Members of the Moniteau Youth Group are seeking sponsors for the 30-Hour Famine Program to be held Friday and Saturday. Cost is $30 or $1 for each hour of the famine. For information on sponsoring a youth group member, call Michael Cubbage at 724-822-4664.The Wee Bees program, for children in kindergarten through grade six, will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays through April 5th. The program will include dinner, crafts and fellowship time. To volunteer, contact the church office.Devotional guides are now available on the table in the back of the sanctuary.The Moniteau Food Pantry is need of crackers, toothpaste, toothbrushes and shampoo. Donations will be received in the narthex.