BUTLER CHURCH OF THE NAZARENEMusic for the 10:45 a.m. Sunday service at Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68, will be provided by Vonda Mishler. Children's Church will be directed by Deb Shutak.The Pittsburgh District's Ministers and Mates Spring Fellowship Day will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Mount Chestnut Nazarene Center, 177 North Road. The Rev. Stephen Dillman, district superintendent of the Pittsburgh District Church of the Nazarene, will be the speaker.The Caravan Kid's Club will host a dinner at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the church

CHAPEL ON THE HILLCarl Harris, an evangelist and recording artist, will minister at Chapel on the Hill, Route 208, Emlenton, at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday. He also will minister at 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday at the chapel.

CHRIST COMMUNITY U.M.The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated during 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 third trimester of adult Sunday school classes will begin at 9:45 a.m. Sunday.The Rev. James Ritchie will lead the Created by God weekend seminar for fifth and sixth graders Friday through Sunday. Ritchie is a clergy member of the Western Pennsylvania conference who specializes in multi-generational ministries. Created by God is a program for youth about human sexuality from the Christian perspective.Order forms for Daffodil Sunday to benefit the American Cancer Society are due to the church office Sunday.

CHRIST'S OUTREACHBreakfast will be served at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave., to kick off two new adult Bibles studies and the Sunday school program for children age 3 through grade 12.Nicole Furl and Becky Price will provide music for the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service.The church will participate in the Alabaster program during Lent. Offerings will be collected for mission buildings.Following the fellowship dinner on Wednesdays, the Rev. Palmer will offer a new class titled the ABC's of Evangelism.During the month of March, all Easter choir rehearsals will be held at 5 p.m. Sundays. The choir is looking for actors and narrators for the Easter Cantata. For information, contact Don Hixon.Registration for the Pinewood Derby will be accepted through Wednesday. Participants will have two weeks to design and build cars.

COMMUNITY ALLIANCEMissions Conference 2006 will be held from Sunday through Wednesday at Community Alliance Church, 800 Mercer Road. This year Pete Brokopp will share what the Lord is doing in West Africa and will be speaking at all three morning services. At 6 p.m. Sunday there will be a special service for senior and junior high youth. Everyone invited.

COVENANT PRESBYThe Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be celebrated during the 11 a.m. Sunday service at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St.On Sunday, the Seekers Class will review and discuss a CD of Dr Martin Marty preaching at Chautauqua. The class meets at 9:30 a.m. in the Assembly Room.The Covenant Cupboard is requesting donations of soda crackers or graham crackers for the month of March. Baskets to receive the donations are at the East Jefferson Street entrance hallway.

FAITH LUTHERANThe gospel/bluegrass band Various Others will perform during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Faith Lutheran Church, 241 Freeport Road, Butler.

FIRST BAPTISTA women's Bible study for First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., is set for 7 p.m. today at the borne of Judy Hemphill.The Fellowship Sunday school class will hold a class social at 6:30 p.m. Saturday in the Baptist Youth Center.Darlyne Hughes will be speaking on "Satan — Deceiver and Tempter" at the Women's Missionary Fellowship sessions on Tuesday at the Baptist Youth Center. Shirley Jackman and Lenna Calairi will serve as the respective hostesses for the 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. sessions. Participants should take their dime banks and items for layette packages. Quilts will be made for missionaries Cathy Bristol and Norma Nulph.

FIRST ENGLISH LUTHERANThe next evening service at First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St., will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday.Dr. Steven Glinsky will present a present a program, "Martin Luther and Katie," at 12:45 p.m. Sunday. A lunch will be held before the program. A sign-up sheet is posted in the social room.Lutherlyn registration forms for summer camp are available in the magazine cart in the social room. Scholarships are available. Contact church office for information.The theme for this season of Lent is Encounter with Christ. The next Lenten service will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church.

FIRST PRESBY OF BAKERSTOWNThe World Day of Prayer Service will be hosted at First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown, Route 8 at Heckert Road, on Friday. The worship service begins at 10 a.m., with a coffee hour from 9 to 10 a.m. For information, call the church at 724-443-1555.The church will hold a family game night at 6:30 p.m. Saturday in Fellowship Hall. Attendees are to bring a family-type board game or card game and a snack to share for a progressive game night. Registration is required. For information, call the church office at 724-443-1555.Craft Connection will meet at 7 p.m. Monday in Fellowship Hall. The project is a shelf-sitting bunny and a shamrock. The cost is $8. Future dates will be April 3 and May 1. For information or to register by phone, call the church.Wednesday evening classes and dinners will be held during March. Dinner is at 6:15 p.m. and classes will follow at 7 p.m. For information, call the church.

FIRST U.M.Auditions for the Mystery Dinner Theatre at First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St., will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays in Spectrum. For information, contact the church office.

GLADE RUN U.P.Communion will be celebrated at both Sunday services at Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia.Confirmation classes for students in grades eight through 12 will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. March 26 and April 9. The confirmands will join the church on Easter Sunday. All youth interested in becoming members are invited. For information, call 724-898-1016.A new adult Sunday school elective, "Philippians Yesterday and Today," will begin Sunday. The four-week study is open to all interested persons.Adults and youth, ages 13 and older, interested in playing on a Glade Run softball team in a community church softball league, should call 724-898-1016.The middle school winter retreat will be held March 11 and 12 at Westminster Highlands. The Cost is $35 and registration is due Sunday. For information, call the church office.

GRACE @ CALVARY LUTHERANThe Graceful Needles will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday in the library at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., to knit or crochet prayer shawls, lap robes, afghans, hats and mittens. The items will be blessed by the Rev. Tim Bupp and taken to those who need them. Contact the church office to provide names of those in need. Contributions of yarn and knitting and crocheting supplies can be left in the library.The Faith Shapers Make a Pizza/Movie Night will be held from 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday. Youth attending should take their favorite pizza topping.First Communion for students in second and third grades will be held from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Sundays in the library beginning this week. The classes will continue through April 2.Faith Shapers will not meet Wednesday. The next meeting will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. March 22.A midweek Lenten service will be held at 7 p.m. March 8 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church. The Rev. James Dollhopf will lead the service.

GRACEWAY COMMUNITYMusic for the 10 a.m. Sunday service at GraceWay Community Church, Center Township Elementary School, Mercer Road, Center Township, will be provided by a Ladies Ensemble.The youth are planning a spaghetti dinner and silent auction to be held at 6 p.m. March 10 at St. Peter Roman Catholic Church Fellowship Hall.The youth will also participate in a servant project on March 25 at Sunnyview Home. The final QUIZ event for youth will be held March 19.

HILL U.P.The Lord's Supper will be served at the 6 p.m. Saturday and 10:30 a.m. Sunday services at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St. A time of fellowship will follow both services.Baked goods and monetary donations for the Meals on Wheels project are due Saturday and Sunday. Baked goods should include no nuts or icing and can be left in the stage area.Coupons for the Dine and Donate program at Eat n' Park are available at the church. A percentage of restaurant purchases made through April 22 will benefit the summer youth mission trips. For information, contact John Porter.Youth in grades five through 12 participating in the visit the Sports Works Museum on March 12 should turn in registration forms by Wednesday. Cost is $6 and includes admission and transportation.Disposable diapers for the Kids' Club mission project will be collected Wednesdays through March 19 at the church. Diapers of all sizes will be donated to Catholic Charities.Adults and teens in grades eight and older interested in participating in the Palm Sunday vocal cantata should attend practices beginning at 7:45 p.m. Thursdays no later than March 9. Contact Kathy Sawyer to obtain a copy of the music.

NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIESThe Lord's Supper will be celebrated as part of the 10 a.m. Sunday service at New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch School Auditorium, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg.The elders' council will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at The Bridge, 102 Bay St., Penn Township.Persons interested in playing on the New Life softball team or serving as a coach/manager should contact senior pastor Chris Marshall at 724-686-1940 or chris©newlifexn.org. Registration fee is $25 per player (men, women, youth age 13 and over).A Good $ense Financial Planning Workshop will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. March 31 and from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 1 at Outlook Pointe, Roebling Room, 100 Bella Court, Saxonburg. The workshop is designed to help individuals and couples learn biblical concepts on how to manage their money. The cost for the two-day workshop is $15, which covers course materials, snacks and lunch. The workshop is open to the public; registration is required by phoning 724-290-0161 or pat@newlifexn.org Information is also available at www.NewLifeXn.org.

NORTH MAIN ST. CHURCH OF GODThe Service of Communion will be celebrated during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service at North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext., Butler Township.The youth group is seeking donations of new and used couches and lamps to be used at The Haven. To donate an item, call the church office at 724-285-4214.

OLD UNION PRESBYOn March 12, Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will hold their chili cook-off and karaoke night. A covered-dish meal will begin at 6:30.On March 11, the youth group will volunteer at a Special Olympics basketball tournament at Pitt and then go to Dave & Busters at the Waterfront to enjoy some games. They will leave from the church at 7:30 a.m. and return about 2:30 or 3 p.m. The cost is $5 per person, plus the cost of a fast-food lunch. Registration is due Monday.

PARK U.P.Members of Park United Presbyterian Church, 115 E. Grandview Ave., will join members of St. Peter's Reformed Church for a Lenten Bible study beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Beecher's Coffee House on Main Street in Zelienople.

ST. BRENDAN'S EPISCOPALSt. Brendan's Episcopal Church, 2365 McAleer Road, Franklin Park, announces a new series of faith-based courses beginning at 5:30 p.m. Sunday. The series of eight courses called, Via Media, is open to anyone interested in the Episcopal/Angelican tradition. For information, call 412-364-5974 or go to www.stbreandans.com

ST. JOHN'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERANThe sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated at the 11 a.m. Sunday service at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Main Street, Connoquenessing. An offering will be accepted for the Butler County Emergency Relief Fund.The March cause of the month is Camp Lutherlyn.Choir practice will begin on at 4 p.m. Tuesday.

ST. JOHN'S LUTHERANSt. John's Lutheran Stone Church, 265 Stone Church Road, Harmony, will hold Wednesday evening Lenten programs beginning March 8. The schedule will begin with a brief worship at 6:30 p.m., follow by a soup supper.

ST. JOHN'S REFORMEDOn Sunday, Encounters with Christ, will begin at St. John's Reformed Church, Route 68 at Benbrook Road. These Sunday Evening Family Lenten Fellowships will include a meal at 5:30 p.m., Bible study at 6:15 and singing and fellowship at 7:15 p.m. This first night will be a homemade soup night, and everyone is to bring their favorite soup to share. If unable to prepare soup, please contact Karen Peterson.

ST. JOHN U.C.C.Communion will be served at the 8:35 Alive and 11 a.m. Sunday services at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City.A Lenten luncheon will be served in fellowship hall after the 11 a.m. service. The music committee will meet after the luncheon.Church members will participate in the World Day of Prayer service at noon Friday at Westminster Church in Evans City.A spring clean-up has been set for 9 a.m. to noon March 25.

ST. MARK'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERANThe youth of St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., will hold a spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday in Fellowship Hall. Takeouts and dessert will be available. The proceeds of this dinner will benefit the youth traveling to San Antonio in July.Blood pressure screenings will be provided before the 6 p.m. Saturday service and between the Sunday services.The first Lenten service of the Lutheran and Episcopal Churches of Butler will be held at 7 p.m. March 8 at the church. The Rev. James Dollhopf will deliver the message. A fellowship hour with refreshments will follow.Holy Communion will be served at both Sunday services.

ST. PETER'S EPISCOPALOn Sunday, envelopes will be available at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St., to help people in need of money for heat.A Saturday workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. March 25 at Trinity Cathedral in Pittsburgh for acolytes, lay Eucharistic visitors and ministers and readers. Anyone interested in attending should contact Glenn Cryster at 724-285-1043.

ST. RICHARD R.C.Free blood pressure screenings will be offered at St. Richard Roman Catholic Church, 3841 Dickey Road, Gibsonia, following the 8 a.m. Mass on Sunday and on, March 19.The Lenten Series. "The Mission, Vocation, and Model of the Saints — Caring for all of God's Children in Justice and Charity," will be presented by Father Justin Matro, OSB, on March 7 and 21 and April 4 at 7:45 p.m. in the church. Child care will be available in the Social Hall. For information please call Mary Jordan at 724-444-1971, Ext. 12.The Stations of the Cross will be held at 7 p.m. March 10 followed by a Holy Hour of Adoration.

SPRINGDALE LUTHERANServices at Springdale Lutheran Church, 1061 Mahood Road, Concord Township, will now be held at 11 a.m. Sundays.During Lent, services will include a Lenten Liturgy.

TRINITY LUTHERANThe Lord's Supper will be celebrated at the 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday Services at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township.A Katie's Garden Seminar will be held at 5:30 p.m. March 14 in Fellowship Hall. The Rev. Kurt Thompson, professor of religion at Thiel College, will present "Poverty, Nutrition, and our Faith". A tureen dinner will follow. Participants should take a tureen to share. Table service and beverages will be provided. For information, contact the church office at 724-287-1977.A buckwheat pancake breakfast will be held from 8 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday in Fellowship Hall. Pictures will be shared from the recent Katrina work parties. An offering will be accepted for Katrina victims.A healing service will be held during the 6:30 p.m. Saturday service.Those who wish to attend the Valparaiso University Chorale concert March 5 at First Lutheran Church in Pittsburgh should contact the church office at 724-287-1977. A group will leave the church at 2:30 p.m.

TRINITY PRESBYThe Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be served at the Sunday service at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township.The Ruth Circle will meet at 11:30 a.m. Monday at King's Restaurant for lunch. The group will then return to the church for a meeting. Mattie Burtner will lead the Bible study.The Communicants class will begin at 12:30 p.m. Sunday. Members should take a lunch each week. Class and activities will last until 2:30 p.m. each Sunday until Confirmation on June 4.The Trinity Fellowship will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday in Fellowship Hall for a catered dinner. A signup sheet is located in the narthex.A soup and salad supper will be held at 6 p.m. March 10 in Fellowship Hall. Tickets are $4 for adults or $1.50 for children younger than 10. Children younger than 2 can eat for free.

WEST SUNBURY U.P.The Rev. Jack Patterson will be welcomed during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service at West Sunbury United Presbyterian Church, 215 E. Church St., West Sunbury.Monetary donations are now being accepted to buy eggs for families that qualify for the Moniteau Food Pantry. A donation jar is located in the narthex.Orders are now being accepted for daffodils, hyacinths, lilies, tulips and painted mums are now being accepted. Cost is $6 for each 6-inch pot. Checks should made payable to the West Sunbury Presbyterian Church and order forms should be deposited in the collection plate or mailed to the church office at P.O. Box 106, West Sunbury, PA 16061. All orders are due March 12. For information, call the church office at 724-637-2436.

WHITE OAK SPRINGS PRESBYThe Lord's Supper will be celebrated at the 9:45 a.m. Sunday service at the White Oak Springs Presbyterian Church, 102 Shannon Road, Renfrew.

ZION LUTHERANServices at Zion Lutheran Church, 266 Zion Church Road, Concord Township, will now be held at 8:45 a.m. Sundays. Coffee, tea and pastries will be served at 8:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. Sunday school will begin after worship at about 10 a.m.During Lent, services will include a Lenten Liturgy.