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 and Gwen Atkinson. Children's church will be directed by Amber Reckner and nursery by Missy Watterson.Practice for the adult and young girls' Timbrel Praise Team will be held from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Sunday. Members should take a sack lunch.A northern regional children's Bible quiz-off will take place Saturday at the Gentle Shepherd Church of the Nazarene in Hermitage, beginning at 9 a.m. See Linda Brown for details.Wednesday Worship and the Kids' Club Caravan meetings will not be held Wednesday. Both activities resume Nov. 29.

Christ Community U.M.Sausage sale workers will meet Friday evening at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, to set up for the preparation and sale of sausage Saturday. Sausage orders will be available for pick up between 1 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the church.A Greater Gift sale will be held from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday in the narthex. The sale features handcrafted items produced by developing countries throughout the world using fair trade principles. "Hope in Store" merchandise, featuring coffee, tea, hot chocolate and chocolate bars, will also be available to sample or purchase.An offering will be received during weekend services to benefit the Youth Service Fund.Come and Get It will observe Give Thanks night from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Those attending should take a canned good for the Covenant Food Cupboard.Donations of old eye glasses are needed for the victims of Hurricane Katrina and should be brought to the church by Nov. 24.Bell ringers are needed to assist the Salvation Army Christmas project from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 16 at Wal-Mart. Contact Lill Griffith to sign up.An Extra Effort food drive will be held during the holiday season. Items needed for the local food cupboard include stuffing mix, canned pumpkin, cranberry sauce, vegetables and other grocery staples.

Christ's OutreachChrist's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave. will celebrate Thanksgiving this weekend with a dinner at 5 p.m. Saturday. Cost is a donation of a nonperishable food item to the food bank. A musical concert with Ken Metrick and communion will be held in the sanctuary at 7 p.m.The Bell Choir will present music for the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service.All Wednesday night activities have been canceled due to the holiday.Bible Quizzing participants will leave at 7:30 a.m. Saturday for the invitational meet in Hermitage. The group will return at around 1:30 p.m.The church youth will go ice skating at 12:15 p.m. Sunday in Cranberry Township and return at 3:30 p.m. Cost is $5.Donations of irons, ironing boards, alarm clocks and trash bins/cans are now being collected for victims of the Concordia fire. Donations can be dropped off at Concordia or the Salvation Army, 313 W. Cunningham St. Donations should be marked for Concordia victims.

Cornerstone BaptistCornerstone Baptist Church, 771 Mercer Road, will host its annual Christmas banquet at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 1. Participating families should sign up at the Welcome Center to bring one of the food items listed. Families are also asked to take a photograph of a Christmas past for the banquet. Photos are due to the church by Nov.

Covenant PresbyMembers of Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St., will come forward during the 11 a.m. Sunday service for dedication of their pledges and consecration of their church service.Mark Roth of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will lead the Seekers Class Sunday. He will speak on "Ethics in Journalism." The class meets at 9:45 a.m. in the Assembly Room.

Faith Fellowship AllianceDue to the Thanksgiving service being held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, there will be no Wednesday service this week at Faith Fellowship Alliance Church, 200 Faithway-Fared Drive, Oakland Township.

First BaptistFirst Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will be among congregations participating in a Thanksgiving dinner and service at 6:30 p.m. today at the Union Baptist Church, Kittanning. Chaplain Murdock will be the featured speaker. Achurch financial seminar will precede the service at 2 p.m. The seminar will be led by Melissa Blankenship. The events are open to churches in the Association of Independent Baptist Churches of Western Pennsylvania.A women's Bible study will be conducted at 7 p.m. today at the home of Judy Hemphill.A paintball event, involving AIBCWP teens, young men, dads and guests, will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Slippery Rock Baptist Camp, 130 Elliott Lane, Slippery Rock. The $20 entry fee will cover gun rental, lunch and 100 paintballs.Doug and Heath Amundson of Dayton, Ohio, missionary candidates to Santiago, Chile, will share their ministry at the 6 p.m. Sunday service.Women of the church are invited to a craft night at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Youth Center.

First English LutheranA Confirmation breakfast will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday at First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St.On Sunday, Consecration Day will be observed with one service at 10:30 a.m.Junior youth activities will be held from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Sunday at the church to work on Thanksgiving activities.

First U.M.Bishop Tom Bickerton will lead the weekend services at First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St.A dessert night will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday in Epworth Center for the God's Country service.Aguest band will perform at the 9:45 a.m. Sunday Crossfire service in the Butler Junior High Auditorium.

Glade Run U.P.Thank Offering Sunday will be observed at the Sunday services of Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia.The Men's Fellowship breakfast will be held at 7 a.m. Saturday at the Country Kitchen.Pie will be served after the Thanksgiving Eve service at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.Boy Scout Troop 58 will sponsor a pancake breakfast from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday at the church.

Graceway CommunityEdith McCandless, Mary Jo Burkholder, Joyce Moore, Patty Miller and the GraceWay Men's Chorale, directed by Beth Ackelson, will provide music for the 10 a.m. Sunday service at GraceWay Community Church, Center Township Elementary School, Mercer Road. A special emphasis will be placed on the spirit of Thanksgiving during the service.The church's Thanksgiving dinner will be held Sunday at the Meridian Fire Hall. Hors d'oeuvres will be served at 4:30 p.m., and dinner will follow at 5. For information, call 724-290-7007.The new church Web site planned to be launched Dec. 1.The church youth will gather for bowling from 2 to 7 p.m. Friday at Family Bowlaway. For information, call 724-504-7264.Due to the holiday, there will be no Wednesday Bible study this week.

Hill U.P.The hanging of the greens will follow the 10 a.m. Sunday service at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St.An informational and fellowship event about the Legacy ALIVE program of long-term planned giving will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday.The Presbyterian Women's group will sponsor the Keep Me Warm Christmas Tree again this year. Donations of good or slightly used clothing can be placed under this tree.Volunteers from the church will participate in gift wrapping Wednesdays during the holiday season at the Clearview Mall Church. Proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity. To volunteer, contact Rose Hall or Janet Edinger.The annual Holiday Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 25. Admission is free and the event will include food, crafts and a used book sale.mars allianceThe King's Men Quartet will present an evening of gospel music at 6 p.m. Sunday at the Mars Alliance Church, 997 Route 228 Mars.

Mars U.P.Mars United Presbyterian Church, 232 Crowe Ave., Mars, has announced that the Rev. Jean Gomola will now serve as an interim pastor.The 10 a.m. Sunday service will be the only service this Sunday. A Welcome Tea for Gomola will follow the service.Afamily game night will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday in the Social Hall.

Mt. Chestnut PresbyAfree concert featuring music by Ken Metrick will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday at Mount Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422, Franklin Township. A time of food and fellowship will follow the concert.Consecration Sunday will be observed this weekend. A Biblical and spiritual emphasis will be placed on principles of generous giving for stewardship education programs this year. A light breakfast will begin at 9:45 a.m. Sunday, and a catered lunch will be held at noon. Reservations are required by contacting the church office at 724-287-7601.Donations for "Operation Christmas Child" will be dedicated Sunday.The food cupboard will be open from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday. For information, contact the church office.The Hometown Christmas concert will be held at 7 p.m. Dec. 15 and 11 a.m. Dec. 17.

New Life Christian MinistriesMembers of New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch School Auditorium, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg, will serve at the East Liberty Food Kitchen Saturday. To volunteer, contact elder Rich McCarthy at 724-766-9047 or elder Dean Burtner at 724-352-5328.The youth ministry for students in grades six to 12 will meet 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.Thanksgiving Eve Worship and Believer Baptism will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at CrossWay Church of the Assemblies of God, 109 David Road, Valencia. Members wishing to be baptized should contact Marshall.The church offices will be closed Nov. 23 and 24 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.The ministry staff will share the Lord's Supper to those who are physically unable to attend worship on Nov. 29.

North Main Street Church of GodThe youth of North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext., will leave Friday for the 2006 Western Pennsylvania State Youth Convention, "Thirst," in Monroeville. The group will return Sunday.The service of communion will be held at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. Music will be provided by Butch Gruver.

Old Union PresbyA prayer offering will be held during worship this week at Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars.

Saint Andrews U.P.The Kid Krusaders of Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 East Jefferson St., will gather for a pool party from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday. Pizza and drinks will be provided. Cost is $5 per person.The Gospel Choir of Westminster College will participate in the Sunday service. The Rev. Jim Mohr, chaplain of Westminster College and former pastor of Saint Andrews, will be the guest pastor for this service.Pledges of time, talent and treasure will be dedicated on Stewardship Dedication Sunday, Nov. 26. Those attending should take their pledge cards.

St. John U.C.C.The Little Peoples/Wild Things Thanksgiving Breakfast will be held Saturday at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City.The Festival of Christmas Music, presented by St. John's vocal and bell choirs, is set for 7 p.m. Dec. 1 and 2 and 2 p.m. Dec. 3. To purchase tickets, call 724-538-8124.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranThe Women of St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., will hold their Thankoffering this weekend. Practice for the service will be held Saturday.The flu shot clinic, which had been canceled Nov. 5, has been rescheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 24. There will be release forms at all entrances for those wishing to receive a flu shot.An organizational meeting for youth basketball will be held after the 11 a.m. Sunday service in the Cry Room. The program is open to youth in grades 7 to 12. For information, contact Mark Zanella at.

St. Peter's EpiscopalSunday is Stewardship Sunday at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St.

St. Richard R.C.The EDGE Middle School ministry of St. Richard Roman Catholic Church, 3841 Dickey Road, Gibsonia, will hold a Monday night "Hang Out" at 6:30 p.m. Monday. The group will have pizza party and will bake holiday cookies for the needy.

Springdale LutheranThe Women of the ELCA will host a Thankoffering service after the 11 a.m. Sunday service at Springdale Lutheran Church, 1061 Mahood Road, Concord Township. A luncheon will follow in Fellowship Hall.

Summit PresbySummit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Drive, will host a men's breakfast and fellowship at 8 a.m. Saturday in Fellowship Hall. For information, call Andrew Moyer 724-352-0358.

Trinity LutheranHoly Communion will be shared at 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday services at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township.Food donations for Thanksgiving dinners are being collected for the Community Food Bank through this weekend. Donations can be placed in the shopping cart in the narthex.Practice for Journey to Bethlehem will be held at 7 p.m. Friday. Dates for subsequent practices will be announced at that time.The church office will be closed on Nov. 24.

Trinity PresbyThe deacons of Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township, will deliver meals to the homebound Saturday.Prayer Fellowship will not meet this Wednesday.Thank Offering envelopes are being distributed and will be collected for several weeks. A variety of projects will benefit from this offering.

West Sunbury U.P.Donations for Operation Christmas Child are due Sunday at West Sunbury United Presbyterian Church, 215 East Church St., West Sunbury.The annual Thanksgiving dinner will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday. Participants should take a vegetable, salad, or dessert and table service. Entertainment will follow the meal.Volunteers are needed to prepare food Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Donations of canned green beans, cole slaw, fruit for a fruit cup, pumpkin pie and angel food cake are needed for takeout dinners. To donate, contact Nancy Shawl at 724-637-2856. To suggest a shut-in to receive a home-delivered meal, contact Sara Wolfe at 724-283-4934.Complete Care VNA will give flu shots from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in the church social hall. Shots are free for Medicare and Security Blue subscribers. All others are $25.Alunch will follow the clinic for participants age 60 and older. Cost is $1.50. For reservations, call 724-283-9002 Tuesday.Baptism will be celebrated at the 10:30 a.m. service Nov. 26. To participate, contact the Rev. Wayne Bell.New members will be received at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service.Volunteers bell ringers are needed to serve at Thompson's Market in the days before Thanksgiving. To volunteer, contact the church office at 724-637-2436 or sign up Sunday.Volunteers from the church will wrap gifts Dec. 5 at the Clearview Mall to assist Habitat for Humanity. To volunteer, call the church or sign up Sunday.

White Oak Springs PresbyThe members of the White Oak Springs Presbyterian Church, 102 Shannon Road, Renfrew, will observe the annual Thankoffering and Ingathering service during the 9:45 a.m. Sunday service. Members should take non-perishable food items or monetary contributions for the Evans City Food Cupboard.

Zion LutheranThe Women of the ELCA will hold a Thankoffering service following the 9 a.m. Sunday service at Zion Lutheran Church, 266 Zion Church Road, Concord Township.