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, Butler Township, will be provided by the Rev. Robert Calhoon and Vonda Mishler. Children's Church will be directed by Deb Shutak.Senior Adult Ministries is planning a trip to the Collingsworth Family Concert to be held at 6 p.m. Nov. 17 at Butler County Community College. The cost is $12 per person and reservations are required. For information, see Darlene Johns.The Caravan Lock-In has been rescheduled for 6 p.m. Nov. 10. Pickup will be at 9 a.m. Nov. 11. A Harvest Celebration children's party will be held during the event.

Christ Community U.M.Consecration weekend will be celebrated during weekend services at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, Butler Township. The Rev. Glen Kohlhepp, former district superintendent, will lead the worship services and members will be asked to make a personal, spiritual and financial commitment to the church.Dessert will be served in Oz Hall following the Saturday evening service. A continental breakfast will be held after the 8:30 a.m. Sunday service and a light lunch will follow the 11 a.m. service.Youth planning to attend the South Dakota mission trip in June must submit a $50 non-refundable deposit by Sunday. The congregation may purchase mission shares as Christmas gifts to assist the youth.Youth are reminded to bring a baby picture of themselves to youth group Sunday. A special bulletin board will be constructed.The second six weeks of "Come and Get It" begins Tuesday with Western Night. Children in third grade and younger will be involved in the Christmas drama, games and crafts. Youth through grade 12 grade may choose from drama or bells. Adults may participate in praise chorus or an adult Bible study, "This Holy Mystery," an understanding of communion with the Rev. Lisa Grant.Homemade soupwill be prepared and delivered to shut-ins Tuesday. Donations of lima beans, celery, corn, carrots and mixed vegetables are needed.Youth in seventh through 12th grades interested in participating in the church basketball league should sign up on the bulletin board in the narthex.The church council will meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in preparation for the Charge Conference.The food items requested during November are saltines and graham crackers.Families, groups or individuals interested in the Adopt a Child for Christmas program sponsored by the Butler County Children and Youth Agency should contact Lill or Dave Griffith for a child's name and wish list. Financial contributions will also be accepted.

Christ's OutreachDon Hixon and Patty Helms will provide music for the Sunday service at Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave.The Visiting Nurses Association will host flu shot clinics from 8 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday in the gym. Cost is $25 per shot. Security Blue and Medicare, Part B insurance members will receive shots for free with identification cards. Blood pressure screening will also be availableDuring November, Thanksgiving meal items such as canned yams and boxed stuffing mix will be collected for the food bank.

Community LifeCommunity Life Church, McQuistion Elementary School, will hold LifeGroups meetings for the 40 Days of Community campaign at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday at the Butler YWCA. A service will be held Nov. 12 to celebrate lessons learned during the campaign.Shoe boxes filled with toys and small essentials such as a toothbrush, toothpaste, and hairbrushes are being collected for Operation Christmas Child. Collection dates are Nov. 12 and 19.Donations of $40 are being collected to buy international phone cards for soldiers currently serving overseas. The final day for donations is Nov. 12.Pasta and jars of spaghetti sauce are being collected Sundays during November for the St. Vincent DePaul Food Cupboard.A women's shopping event will be held at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at the YWCA. Various vendors are being invited to display their wares.A Cabela's will be held Dec. 2 for the men of the church.

Cornerstone BaptistThe Ladies Missionary Society of Cornerstone Baptist Church, 771 Mercer Road, Butler Township, will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday. Arrangements will be completed for the Missionary Christmas gift mailings.Peanut butter and jelly are being collected for the Covenant Food Cupboard during November.

Covenant PresbyThe Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be celebrated during the Sunday service at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St.Dale Allison, Errett Grable Professor of New Testament Exegesis and Early Christianity at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. will lead the Seekers Class Sunday. He will speak on his book, "Resurrecting Jesus: The Earliest Christian Tradition and Its Interpretation." The class meets at 9:45 a.m.The Covenant Cupboard Food bank is requesting donations of peanut butter and jelly for November. Baskets to receive donations are in the Jefferson Street entrance hall.

Faith Fellowship AllianceTwo new ministry school classes have been announced at Faith Fellowship Alliance Church, 200 Faithway-Fared Drive, Oakland Township. Both classes will be held at 6 p.m. Sundays. "Go Fish: How to Share Your Faith in Everyday Life," will be taught by the Rev. Jeff Lonsinger in the youth building and is open to adults and youth group members."New Testament Survey:Do You Know Your New Testament?," will be led by the Rev. Richard Jenks in the sanctuary. Classes for children are also available.The ladies Bible study will begin a new study on the Book of Acts at 10 a.m. Thursday in the church's lower level.

First BaptistFirst Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will sponsor a women's Bible study at 7 p.m. today in the home of Judy Hemphill.The Berean Sunday School Class will participate in a Thanksgiving social in the Baptist Youth Center at 5:30 a.m. Friday.The Fellowship Sunday School Class will meet at the home of Elsie Oravec at 6:30 p.m. Saturday for a fall harvest party.

First English LutheranThe next evening service will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday at First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St.The Christmas tree will be raised and decorated the first week in November. Volunteers will also be on hand Sundays in November, to accept contributions to help others.

GraceWay CommunityDivine Ridge, a local country gospel band, will present music at the 10 a.m. Sunday service at GraceWay Community Church, Center Township Elementary School, Mercer Road.GraceWay Youth will attend a retreat Friday through Sunday at Whitehall Campground in Emlenton. For information, call 724-504-7264.Signup for the GraceWay Thanksgiving Dinner is currently in progress. For information, call Pastor Dave West at 724-290-7007.

Hill U.P.Communion will be celebrated at the 6 p.m. Saturday and 10:30 a.m. Sunday services of Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St. Homemade soup will be available for purchase after each service with proceeds benefiting youth mission trips.The Faith Builders breakfast for adults will be held before the 9:15 a.m. Sunday service. A continental breakfast will be served and new Sunday school topics will be presented.The Still Young and Fun Group for anyone age 21 and older will meet at 6 p.m. Nov. 11 for a board game and pizza night. Participants should take a board game and toppings for pizza.A Talking Books discussion on "Annie Freeman's Fabulous Traveling Funeral" by Kris Radish will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 13. For information, contact Gerry Hull.The annual holiday festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 25 in Fellowship Hall. The festival is open to the public with free admission and door prizes.Donations of bedsheets are needed by the Presbyterian Women to make bandages. Clean, empty glass jars of all sizes are needed for craft projects and should be placed in the church kitchen in marked box.Donations of fruit and veggie trays, cookies and drink pouches are still needed for Kids' Club. For information, contact Kathy Sawyer.Covenant Cupboard food collection for this weekend is boxed and bagged food such as flour, sugar, cereals, cake mixes and crackers. Monetary donations will be collected as well, as such contributions have decreased significantly in the last year.Donations of baked goods for the Election Day bake sale are needed. Volunteers to staff the bake sale during school hours are also needed. Contact the Rev. John Porter for information or to volunteer. Proceeds will benefit Youth Mission trips.

Mars U.P.The Rev. Jean Gomola of Grove City will lead the 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday services Sunday at Mars United Presbyterian Church, 232 Crowe Ave., Mars. Communion will be served at the 8:30 a.m. service.Volunteers will meet after the 11 a.m. Sunday service to prepare Operation Christmas Child boxes for shipment. Refreshments will be served.

New Life Christian MinistriesThe Lord's Supper will be celebrated at the Sunday service at New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch School Auditorium, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg.The youth ministry for students in grades six to 12 will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the home of Jim and Amy Brown. For information, contact senior pastor Chris Marshall at 724-898-1940.The Mexico Mission Team will leave Saturday for Tapestries of Life Ministries in Guadalupe, Mexico. They will return Nov. 11.A lock-in for youth in grades six to 12 will be held Nov. 9 and 10 at the Butler YMCA. For details, contact Marshall.

North Main Street Church of GodThe Pumpkin Patch Festival will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext.The 60 Plus or Minus annual Thanksgiving Dinner will be held at noon Nov. 9 in Fellowship Hall 2. Tickets are $11 each. For information, call the church at 724-285-4214.

Old Union PresbyThe Missions Committee of Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will meet after worship this week.During worship this week, 10 new members will be received and five baptisms will be celebrated.The youth group will meet at 6 p.m. Friday at the church to prepare a meal to take to a homeless shelter in Pittsburgh. After serving the meal, they will go to Mystic Lanes for Cosmic Bowling. Participants should be picked up at midnight at the bowling alley. Cost is $2.The youth group is planning new T-shirts to sell at the February spaghetti dinner. Ideas should be submitted to the Rev. Peter DeVries by Friday.

Saint Andrews U.P.Dinner with Friends of Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 East Jefferson St., will meet at 6 p.m. Saturday. For information, contact Becky Thomas.The Adult Bible Study will begin at 7 p.m. Monday in Room 108 and will run through the end of November. The Nooma series of DVDs will be used. Each evening is a stand-alone unit, so attendance at every session is not required.The children will once again be sending shoe boxes filled with small toys, hard candy, books, crayons, hygiene items, etc. to poor children all over the world. We will be meeting after church on Nov. 12 to fill and wrap the shoe boxes. Please see Lori Haughey for more information.The Covenant Food Cupboard is requesting donations of canned veggies, yams, stuffing mix, pie filling, pie crusts and gift certificates from a local market for perishable items only. A cart for donations is located in the Narthex.The November Highlander newsletter is now available. To be added to the mailing list, call the church office at 724-287-4777.

St. John U.C.C.All Saint's Sunday will be observed at the 8:35 and 11 a.m. Sunday services at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City.A Taize service is set for 7 p.m. Sunday.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranJehoiada Chest Sunday will be observed this week at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St. The offering is currently used for upkeep or improvements of church facilities. To donate, use the pew envelopes and mark "Jehoiada Chest."A flu clinic will be held after each Sunday morning service this week. The shot will be free for those covered by Security Blue or Medicare part B who present membership cards. Shots for others will be $25 per person. Checks should be made payable to VNA-CCS. Consent forms are located at all entrances and must be completed prior to the clinic.Blood pressure screenings will be held before the Saturday service and after Sunday school.Youth and their sponsors will collect donations after weekend services to help raise $1,000 for Thanksgiving vouchers.Additional choir members are needed during the Advent and Christmas season. Vocalists in grade nine through adult are invited. Those joining should attend rehearsals from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursdays. For details, see Shirley Kerr or call her at 724-482-2626.Sunday school will be held at 8:45 a.m. Nov. 12 and a 10 a.m. service will be the only service that day. The congregational meeting will follow the service to elect council members and officers, a nominating committee and to adopt a ministry budget and the updated constitution and bylaws.Acatered dinner will be served after the congregational meeting to welcome the Rev. Alden Towberman and his wife, Sandy, and to dedicate the newly renovated Fellowship Hall. Reservations are due to the office by Nov. 7.

St. Mary R.C.An All Saints and All Souls Day Mass will be celebrated at 7 p.m. today at St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, Our Lady of Guadalupe, 101 W. High St., Kittanning.

St. Peter's EpiscopalAll Saints Day will be observed at the Sunday services at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St. It also will be Pennies and Prayers Day for November.A training session for all acolytes will be held after the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service.The November ECW will be held at noon Nov. 9 in the Parish Hall. The guest speaker will be Floyd Wagner, who will present a program on the Panama Canal.

St. Richard R.C.Life Teen group of St. Richard Roman Catholic Church, 3841 Dickey Road, Gibsonia, will sell hoagies following Masses Saturday and Sunday. Cost is $5.The Ladies Group will be collecting monetary contributions and meat certificates for the Lighthouse Food Bank this Saturday and Sunday and Nov. 11 and 12.Afree blood pressure screening will follow the 8 a.m. Mass on Sunday.The church will hold its All Souls Day Memorial Service at 3 p.m. Sunday.

St. Wendelin R.C.St. Wendelin Church, 210 St. Wendelin Road, Carbon Center, will celebrate a Charismatic Mass at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Refreshments and fellowship follow.

Trinity LutheranThe celebration of the Lord's Supper will be observed at the weekend services at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township. The Feast of All Saints will be celebrated. Services are at 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday.A First Holy Communion Class will begin Saturday. The class will be held from 9 a.m. to noon. To register a child for the class, contact the church office at 724-287-1977. Aparent must attend the class with each child.A men's breakfast will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday in Fellowship Hall.The church youth group will host a family tureen dinner at 5:30 p.m. Sunday. After the dinner, there will be a speaker from the state police on safety on the Internet. The program will be geared for students in grades seven to 12. For information or to sign up, see the youth bulletin board.Registration is still being accepted for the Youth Quake event to be held Feb. 2 through 4 for students in grades six to nine. For details, see Lisa Blackburn.

Trinity PresbyConsecration Sunday will be celebrated at the Sunday service of Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township. Reservations must be made for the catered luncheon following the service. For reservations, call 724-287-6567.The church library will be open from 10:35 to 11 a.m. Sundays. For help finding books, contact Cheryl Livengood.

White Oak Springs PresbyA service of remembrance will be held in observance of All Saints Sunday during the 9:45 a.m. Sunday service at White Oak Springs Presbyterian Church, 102 Shannon Road, Renfrew.