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 Deb Shutak and the adult Timbrel Praise Team. A baby dedication will be conducted by the Rev. Robert Calhoon during the service.The all-church annual Thanksgiving dinner will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, followed by a vesper service. A sign-up sheet has been posted. For details, see Kathy Thompson.

Chicora U.M.AThanksgiving-themed contemporary service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday at Chicora United Methodist Church, 203 Center Ave., Chicora.

Christ Community U.M.The Little Red Church will be placed on the altar during weekend worship services at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, Butler Township. Donations placed in the church will benefit the area food bank.Blood pressure screenings will be offered following all weekend services.Committee reports for the charge conference should be completed by Friday.The church's annual Charge Conference will be Nov. 16. A cluster gathering will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the conference will start at 7 p.m.The Youth Group will hold a food scavenger hunt from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday. After the hunt, the youth will return to the church to watch the Steeler game and pack the collected food items. Participants should take $3 for a pizza snack.Come and Get It will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and celebrate Twin Night.

Christ's OutreachMusic for the Sunday service at Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave., will be presented by Alex and Tammy Summers. The Board of Directors will meet following the service.Apotluck fellowship dinner will be held at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday. Attendees should take their favorite dish to share. Beverages and desserts will be provided. Caravan Kids Club and youth and adult Bible classes will follow at 7 p.m.

Community LifeThe Sunday service at Community Life Church, McQuistion Elementary School, will celebrate lessons learned through the 40 Days of Community Campaign.Shoe boxes filled with toys and small essentials such as a toothbrushes, toothpaste, and hairbrushes are being collected for Operation Christmas Child. Collection dates are Sunday and Nov. 19.Sunday is the last day do donate funds to purchase phone cards for soldiers serving overseas. Cost is $40 each.The youth group will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at the YMCA.

Covenant PresbyStewardship Sunday will be observed at the Sunday service at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St. Stewardship of time, talent and treasure will be considered. Members should take a food item for the Covenant Cupboard and a dollar for community dinners.

Faith U.P.The Prime Timers of Faith United Presbyterian Church, 1329 N. Main St., Ext., Center Township, will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesday in the fellowship room for a Thanksgiving feast. After the feast, Ken Metrick will present a musical program.The Meadowbrook Kids Club will gather for a Thanksgiving feast this week with their Newhaven Court friends.

First BaptistFirst Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St. will host a potluck luncheon following the 10:55 a.m. Sunday service in the church social rooms. Participating families should take a dish to share. An afternoon service will follow. There will be no evening service."A Servant's Heart" will be the theme of the Women's Missionary Fellowship meetings Tuesday at the Baptist Youth Center. Judy Raisley will be the speaker at the 9 a.m. session and Peggy Bable will be the hostess. Belle Steele will speak and Amy Murphy will serve as hostess at the 7 p.m. session. Participants should take postage stamps, cookies, candy and small gifts to insert into boxes for military personnel and college students. Projects will include preparing poster boards for missionary Nancy Knopf, head coverings and Bible covers, as well as packaging cookies and candy for service personnel and college students and gifts for missionaries and shut-ins.

First English LutheranFirst English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St., will hold a healing service at 12:30 p.m. Sunday.A stewardship dinner will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Michael's Restaurant.A Sisters in Christ dinner meeting will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the church.A book discussion on Digging to America," will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday.A Department of Health Clinic will be held at 9 a.m. Nov. 16.

First U.M.The Youth Ensemble of First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St., will meet at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Sanctuary. A luncheon will follow at noon in Wesley Hall.The Junior High Fall Retreat to Laurelville will leave the parking lot at 5:30 p.m. Friday and return at around 3 p.m. Sunday.A Youth Ensemble breakfast will be held at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, in Wesley Hall.New members will join the church at the 10:50 a.m. Sunday service.An all-church meeting will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Sanctuary to hear the Strategic Plan.A long-term care planning seminar will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in Epworth Center. The seminar is presented by Dick Musko, CPA, and Julian Gray, Esquire, elder law attorney. To register, call 724-283-6160.There will be an EMIM coordinator's meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the conference room.

Glade Run U.P.A coach's clinic for the Upward Basketball program will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia. For information, call 724-898-1016.The church will collect shoe boxes filled with gifts for Operation Christmas Child through Samaritan's Purse. Donations are due to the church Wednesday and should be marked with labels available in the Welcome Center.The annual meeting of the Corporation and Congregation will be held immediately following the 11 a.m. service on Nov. 19. Lunch will be served prior to the meeting. Child care will be provided during the meeting.Glade Run will host a Couple's Holiday Candlelight Dinner at 6 p.m. Dec. 2. The evening will include a full buffet dinner and music for $25 per couple. Reservations forms can be obtained at the church office.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranThe youth group of Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., will meet at 9 p.m. Friday for a lock-in.The annual congregational meeting will be held after the 10 a.m. Sunday Harvest Home service.A youth fundraiser will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 16 at Pizza Hut.

Graceway CommunityMary Ann Mahan and Ruth Ferko will provide music for the 10 a.m. Sunday service at GraceWay Community Church, Center Township Elementary School, Mercer Road. The service will focus on veterans.Afamily luncheon for church youth will follow the 10 a.m. Sunday service.Messages by Pastor David West will be broadcast Saturdays through the HUG ministry on WORD FM (101.5).The Steering Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Panera Bread.Registration for the Thanksgiving dinner is now being accepted. For information, contact West at 724-290-7007.

Hill U.P.Harvest Home will be celebrated during this weekend services at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St. The Praise Team Band will provide music for the 6 p.m. Saturday service. Music for the 10 a.m. Sunday service will be performed by the Potpourri Ringers.Sunday is the beginning of the "Broken Star — Where is Peace" Faithbuilders Bible study led by Mike Winship. The group meets from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Sundays through Dec. 17.Two adults are needed to serve as substitutes for a new Sunday school class. To volunteer, contact Kathy Price or Kathy Sawyer.This weekend is the last weekend to donate Thanksgiving food items for the Covenant Cupboard. Three pound bags of Gala or Jona-Gold apples are the suggested donation as they require the least cold storage.Volunteers are sought to participate in gift wrapping Wednesdays at Clearview Mall to benefit Habitat for Humanity. A sign-up sheet is available in the overflow room.The Holiday Festival of crafts, food, and used books will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 25.

Mars U.P.The Rev. Jean Gomola will lead the 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday services at Mars United Presbyterian Church, 232 Crowe Avenue, Mars.The Thanksgiving Turkey Bash will be held at 12:30 p.m. Nov. 16 for senior citizens in the church and community. For reservations, call the church office at 724-625-1365 or fill out the RSVP slip in the bulletin.Children age 12 and younger will meet after the children's sermon Sunday in the social hall to practice the Christmas play.

Meridian U.P.During November, Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave., will assist with the wheelchair service at the Butler Veterans Affairs Medical Center's Sunday service.The choir will perform during the Sunday and Nov. 19 services.A congregational meeting will be held in the sanctuary following the Sunday service. After the meeting, the deacons will serve a light lunch.Nov. 17 is the deadline for articles for the December Light of Meridian.

New Life Christian MinistriesMissionary Mark Geppert will be the guest pastor Sunday at New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch School Auditorium, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg. His message will be "Greeting the Saints around the World." Geppert is president of the Southeast Asia Prayer Center ministries.The newest class of covenanting disciples will be recognized as part of the worship celebration Sunday.Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes will be dedicated Sunday. The boxes will be sent to children around the world. Team leaders Ed and Evelyn Stephens and Clyde and Joyce Ott will share in the dedication.The ministry staff will meet at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Kelly's Restaurant, Saxonburg, for prayer, devotion and planning.The East Liberty Food Kitchen Team will serve Saturday. To volunteer, contact elder Rich McCarthy at 724-766-9047 or Dean Burtner at 724-352-5328 or mission@newlifexn.org

Nixon U.M.Food bags will be blessed and consecrated Sunday at Nixon United Methodist Church, Airport Road, Penn Township. The bags will be distributed to the South Butler Food Pantry.The church bazaar will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The event will feature homemade goods, Christmas decorations, candy and food.North Main Street church of GodAn inspirational hymn sing will be held 6 to 7 p.m. Sunday in the parlor at North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext.Living Christmas Tree tickets will be available beginning at 9 a.m. Monday. Performances are at 7 p.m. Dec. 7-10. Tickets are free.

Old Union PresbyTwo baptisms will be celebrated at the Sunday service at Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars.The annual congregational meeting will be held after worship this week. Church group leaders and treasurers should prepare reports of activities and finances. A fellowship dinner will follow. Participants should take a dish to share if possible.Operation Christmas Child gift boxes are due this week. Shipping is $7 per box. Boxes and information are available in the back of the church.

Saint Andrews U.P.The Rev. Carl Baughman, executive director of Samaritan Counseling Center, will lead adult Sunday school classes during November at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 East Jefferson St. They will be held at 9 a.m. in the Memorial Room.The children of the church will once again be sending shoe boxes filled with small toys, hard candy, books, crayons and hygiene to children all over the world. Ameeting will be held after the Sunday service to fill and wrap the shoe boxes. Pizza will be served and Christmas music played. For information, see Lori Haughey.The ABBA Kids Choir begins rehearsals Sunday for the Christmas pageant to be performed Dec. 10. The choir is open to all children.The Chancel Choir will rehearse at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and 9:15 a.m. Sundays for the Christmas Cantata to be presented Dec. 17.Musicians are needed to participate in the Christmas Eve service. To participate in any Advent season services, see Rebecca Veith.Kid Krusaders will meet from 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 17 for a pool party. Pizza and drinks will be provided. Cost is $5 per person. Registration is due to Lori Haughey by Friday.On Nov. 19, the Gospel Choir of Westminster College will help lead the worship service. The Rev. Jim Mohr, Chaplain of Westminster College and former pastor of Saint Andrews, will deliver the message.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranMembers of St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., who have overdue books and video cassettes from the church library are asked to return them.

St. Peter's episcopalVeterans Day will be observed at the Sunday services at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St.Members of the congregation are invited to join the choir for the Advent/Christmas season. Practices will begin Nov. 28 and will be held Tuesdays from 7 to 8:15 p.m. and Sundays from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.

St. Richard R.C.Parents of Little Ones will be selling cookbooks following weekend Masses at St. Richard Roman Catholic Church, 3841 Dickey Road, Gibsonia. The cost is $8.The Life Teens will volunteer at Hosanna Industries from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.The second dinner in the two-part Marriage Series will be at 6 p.m. Saturday. Larry Badaczewski, family counselor, will conclude his presentation "Living on the Slippery Slopes of Success — The Story of Marriage." Child care will be provided, but children must be pre-registered. Admission is free and an offering will be accepted.Eucharistic Adoration will be from 7:45 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday.There will be a Baptism preparation class for parents planning to have their children baptized at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday.There will be an Evening of Reflection for Lectors at 7 p.m. Nov. 16.

Springdale LutheranThe Sacrament of Holy Communion will be shared at the 11 a.m. Sunday service at Springdale Lutheran Church, 1061 Mahood Road, Concord Township.

Trinity LutheranThe youth who attended the national gathering in San Antonio, Texas, will lead the Sunday services at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township. Holy Communion will be observed at all weekend services.A blood drive will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. Monday for the American Red Cross. Volunteers are needed to donate blood and staff the drive. Donations of cookies will also be accepted. For information, call 724-287-1977.Aspaghetti dinner will be held Wednesday. Proceeds will help in the building of a handicap accessible church entrance.

Trinity PresbyTrinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township, will hold a congregational meeting following the Sunday service to elect officers.The Deacons are receiving orders for Christmas poinsettias with prices ranging from $6 to $13. The last day to place orders is Nov. 26. Checks should be made payable to the Board of Deacons.The food item for the Covenant Food Cupboard for November is noodles or tuna. Place items in the designated box in the narthex.Trinity volunteers will serve the Community Meal from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church.

West Sunbury U.P.West Sunbury United Presbyterian Church, 215 E. Church St., West Sunbury, will hold a blended worship service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.The Christian Education Committee continues to receive gift-wrapped shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child. The committee asks that finished boxes be placed in the narthex by Nov. 19. Monetary donations of $7 are being accepted to ship each box.The annual Thanksgiving dinner will be held at 6 p.m. Nov. 19. Participants should take a vegetable, salad or dessert and their own table service. Entertainment will follow the meal.Assistance is needed to prepare food Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Donations of canned green beans, cole slaw, fruit for fruit cups, pumpkin pie and unsliced angel food cake is also needed. To donate, contact Nancy Shawl at 724-637-2856. To suggest a shut-in to receive a meal at home, contact Sara Wolfe at 724-283-4934.Complete Care VNA will give flu shots from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 22 in the social hall. Shots are free for Medicare and Security Blue subscribers; all others are $25. Participants age 60 and older are invited to stay for a lunch at a cost of $1.50. For lunch reservations, call 724-283-9002 by Nov. 21.The Sacrament of Baptism will be celebrated at the Nov. 26 service.New members will also be received during the Nov. 19 service. Those joining the church that day should meet with the Rev. Wayne Bell as soon as possible.

White Oak Springs PresbyThe annual congregational meeting of the White Oak Springs Presbyterian Church, 102 Shannon Road, Renfrew, will be held following the 9:45 a.m. Sunday service.

Zion LutheranThe Sacrament of Holy Communion will be served at the 9 a.m. Sunday service of Zion Lutheran Church, 266 Zion Church Road, Concord Township.