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 Amber Reckner and Vonda Mishler. Children's Church will be led by Debbie Shutak and the nursery by Theresa Falci.The Timbrels' Praise Team will practice from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Sunday at the church. Participants should take a bag lunch.Music practice for the ladies retreat praise team will be held Tuesday at the church.The teen department is accepting used furniture in good condition for its classroom. To donate, contact Jenny Reckner at 724-482-4116.

Christ Community U.M.Members of Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, planning to attend the mission trip to Vancleave, Miss., in November should contact Steve or Barb Fedosick for information.Come and Get It will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Attendees should wear tie-dyed clothing.A Get to Know You gathering is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Oct. 5 at the church. Dave and Lil Griffith will host the event.The Prayer Shawl group will meet at 7 p.m. Oct. 5 at the church. Following devotions, members will work on projects. Donations of yarn and monetary donations are needed. New members are invited to join.

Christ's OutreachA Celebration of Communion will be held at the 7 p.m. Saturday and the 10:30 a.m. Sunday services at Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave. The youth group will prepare and serve a luncheon fundraiser following Sunday's service.The Caravan Kids club will have a lock-in Friday. Drop-off is at 7 p.m. Participants should be picked up at 10 a.m. Saturday. Attendees should take blankets and pillows.A Discipling Connections pizza party will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday.

Community AllianceThe Community Women's Bible Study of Community Alliance Church, 800 Mercer Road, will meet from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays in the lower level of the church. For information, call the church at 724-282-0230.The last car cruise of the year will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday.

Cornerstone BaptistCornerstone Baptist Church, 771 Mercer Road, Butler, will observe Communion during the Sunday service.The Food Pantry item of the month for October is cereal.

Covenant PresbyIn observance of World Communion Sunday, the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be celebrated during the Sunday service at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St. Breads from around the world will be used. The Peacemaking Offering will be collected during the service.Aida Nasser Weran, of the faculty of the Theological Seminary in Krartoum, Sudan, will speak at 7 p.m. Wednesday on "The Situation in Sudan." She is a Presbyterian Church USA Peacemaker. A reception will follow in the Assembly Room.

Faith U.P.The Meadowbrook Kids Club at Faith United Presbyterian Church, 1329 N. Washington St. Ext., Center Township, begins Wednesday. The Trinity Lutheran Church van will pick up children at 6:45 p.m. at the Meadowbrook basketball courts.

First BaptistFirst Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will be among congregations participating in a youth retreat from 5:30 p.m. Friday through 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Slippery Rock Baptist Camp, 130 Elliott Lane, Slippery Rock. Pastor Ryan McCammack of Joliet, Ill., will be the featured speaker.

First English LutheranThe 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible study at First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St., will begin a new study on the Gospel of Luke this week.Rehearsals will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays at First Presbyterian Church in New Castle for vocalists who wish to sing Handel's Messiah with the New Castle Music Club Chorus Nov. 26 at Mary, Mother of Hope Roman Catholic Church Parish in New Castle.

First U.M.Worldwide/All-Church Communion will be observed this weekend at First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St.An EMIM Coordinator's meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Conference Room.The DREAMS Support Group will now meet at 6:15 p.m. Wednesdays in the Upper Room.AKIDZ Ministry meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Oct. 5.

Glade Run U.P.Communion will be celebrated at the Sunday services at Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia.A worship planning meeting for the 11 a.m. service will be held at 8 p.m. Monday.A blood drive will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesday in Fellowship Hall.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranAn adult Bible study will begin at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 7 in the social hall at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St.A Golden Agers luncheon will be served after worship Oct. 8.A Women's Bible study will begin at 6 p.m. Oct. 8 in the library.There will be a Catacombs show at 6 p.m. Saturday.

GraceWay CommunityRuth Ferko and Beth Ackelson will provide music for the 10 a.m. Sunday service at GraceWay Community Church, Center Township Elementary School, Mercer Road.World Communion Sunday will also be celebrated during the Sunday service. Those in attendance will receive a genuine gemstone cross as a continual reminder of the commitment made during communion.Anew study in Proverbs will begin at the Wednesday adult Bible study "Deli-Devotions" at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Rocky Mountain Deli. Asoup and sandwich supper will precede the study at 5:30 p.m. Requested donation is $3.

Hill U.P.Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St., will celebrate Worldwide Communion at the 6 p.m. Saturday and 10:30 a.m. Sunday services. The Peacemaking Offering will be received during both services.Bibles will be presented to third grade students during the Sunday service.The fall session of Kids' Club begins at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. Children age 3 through grade 4 are invited to attend the seven-week program of fellowship, music, and instruction. Registration is now being accepted and adult volunteers are needed to help and donate food. For information, contact Kathy Sawyer.The congregation will take part in the Baskets of Hope project this fall to help the families of patients in Children's Hospital. Toiletry items, snack items, and personal items are needed by Oct. 15. Contact the church for information.The golf tournament has been postponed until May. Details will be announced in the spring.

Mars U.P.The Rev. Dr. Richard Morledge will be the guest pastor during the 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday services at Mars United Presbyterian Church, 232 Crowe Ave.Worldwide Communion will be celebrated at both services.

Meridian U.P.Worldwide Communion will be observed at the Sunday service of Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave. For homebound communion, call the church at 724-482-2630.The Peace Making Offering will be the Special Mission Offering for October.

New Life Christian MinistriesIn observance of World Communion Sunday, the Lord's Supper will be celebrated at the 10 a.m. Sunday service of New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch High School auditorium, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg. Breads from countries where New Life's partner missionaries are located will be used during the celebration.Operation Christmas Child, a ministry of Samaritan's Purse, will begin Sunday.The Homework Connection will be held from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays at The Bridge, 102 Bay St., Penn Township. For details, contact Karen Schiebel at 724-586-2241 or karen@newlifexn.org.A woman's small group will study the book "The Attack Lambs" by Mark Geppert. The group will meet Tuesday mornings at the home of Lisa Johns. For details, contact Johns at 724-283-2647. or webservant@newlifex.org.Class 101 — Journey to Discipleship will be held at 12:30 p.m. Oct. 29 at The Bridge. Registration is required by Oct. 22. Contact the church office at 724-290-0161 or pat@newlifexn.org to register.

North Main Street Church of GodWorldwide Communion will be observed at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service of North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext.Living Christmas Tree rehearsals will be held from 7:45 to 8:15 p.m. Wednesdays in the sanctuary through December. Music, CDs and tapes are available in the Choir Room.

Old Union PresbyA budget forum will be held Wednesday at Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars.The new picture directories may be picked up in the back of the church.Sign-ups are available in the back of the church for those planning to help organize the Oct. 21 Fall Fest.

Saint Andrews U.P.The sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated at the 10 a.m. Sunday service at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St.A Blest Be The Tie That Binds fall service and supper will be held Sunday for families who are unable to attend Sunday morning services. Worship will begin at 4 p.m. and will include communion. The service will last about 45 minutes. A dinner, hosted by the deacons, will be served at 5 p.m. Participants may dress casually. To attend the dinner, call the church office at 724-287-4777.

St. John's ReformedA Soup-n-Sing will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday at St. John's Reformed Church, Route 68, Butler Township. Participants should take a favorite soup to share. Bread, beverage, dessert and table settings will be provided. A hymn sing will follow.

St. John U.C.C.World Communion Sunday will be celebrated with Holy Communion consisting of various ethnic breads at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City.The installation of St. John's new pastor, the Rev. Dr. Verna Call, is set for 3 p.m. Oct. 15.

St. Mary R.C.St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, Our Lady of Guadalupe, 101 W. High St., Kittanning, will observe its yearly devotions in honor of St. Therese of Lisieux, the Little Flower of Jesus, with a Mass at 5 p.m. Saturday, followed by benediction, blessing of roses and special prayers.

St. Peter's EpiscopalThe Fall Rummage Sale at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St., will be held Wednesday through Oct. 7. Donated items should be left at the church on or before Oct. 4. For information, contact Judy Herman.

St. Richard R.C.In celebration of Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Richard Roman Catholic Church, 3841 Dickey Road, Gibsonia, will hold a Blessing of the Animals at 11 a.m. Saturday.The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick will be held following all Masses on Sunday.There will be EDGE Middle School Hangout Nights at 6:30 p.m. Monday and Oct. 16.Rehearsal for Confirmation will be held at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 5.

Summit PresbyA Communion service will be held during the 8:45 and 11 a.m. services at Summit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Drive, Summit Township.

Trinity LutheranThe celebration of the Lord's Supper will be observed at the 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 a.m. Sunday services at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township.Trinity Youth will take part in the Youth Adopt-A-Highway service project on Saturday. They will clean Hendricks Road beginning at 9 a.m. The rain date will be Oct. 7.The ELCA women are collecting personal items, such as shampoo, toothpaste and towels, for the women at Deshon Place. Donations should be placed in the box in the narthex.Registration is still being accepted for the Children's Hour program at 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Registration forms are available on the bulletin board in the narthex, or by calling the church office at 724-287-1977.The Worship and Music Committee is seeking input on the feasibility of beginning a nursery during church services. Members who would be interested in using the nursery or staffing the program should sign up on the bulletin board.

Trinity PresbyTrinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township, will observe Worldwide Communion Sunday.The Brown Bag Bible study has started again and will meet at noon Wednesdays in Fellowship Hall.A soup and sandwich supper is planned Oct. 14. Tickets are $4 and are available at the church office or in the narthex following services. Those willing to make a soup or dessert should contact Sandy Gardner.

West Sunbury U.P.In observance of World Communion Sunday, the West Sunbury United Presbyterian Church, 215 East Church St., West Sunbury, will celebrate the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. Elders will offer anointing during the service.The Mission and Stewardship Committee will distribute offering materials before and after the Sunday service in the vestibule. Those unable to pick them up will have them mailed to their homes.

White Oak Springs PresbyWorld Communion Sunday will be observed during the 9:45 a.m. Sunday service at White Oak Springs Presbyterian Church, 102 Shannon Road, Renfrew. The Peacemaking Offering will be received during the service.

Zelienople Church of ChristMembers of the Zelienople Church of Christ will participate in the annual Life Chain observance from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the corner of Grandview Avenue and Main Street in Zelienople. Signs will be supplied the day of the Life Chain. The coordinator for the Zelienople/Harmony event, Jo Ann Mick, can be reached at 724-452-5887.