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 the Pittsburgh District Church of the Nazarene's IMPACT Team, directed by Lori Bradford of Bradford. The team is composed of teenagers from the Churches of the Nazarene in Western PA. The group will present a worship concert of instrumental and vocal music. An offering will be accepted.The Children's and Adult Timbrel Team will meet at 12:30 p.m. Sunday for lunch and practice at the church. Participants should take a sack lunch.A Sunday School Ministries Appreciation Dinner will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday for all Sunday school teachers, assistants and board members. Al and Millie Martsolf will host the event.The adult Christmas dinner and white elephant auction will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at the church. Participants should take a dish to pass and a wrapped white elephant gift. Beverages will be provided.

Christ Community U.M.The first Sunday in the Advent season will be celebrated with the Sacrament of Holy Communion during weekend worship services at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, Butler Township.The second semester of adult Sunday school classes begins at 9:45 a.m. Sunday. An "I Live BIG" Advent study for adults, based on African American Spirituals, will be led by the Rev. Lisa Grant and Alan Alston. The study will conclude Dec. 24.Offerings for Mission Share contributions will be received throughout December.Reservations are being accepted for the adult Christmas party to be held at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 10. Cost is $7.50 per person for the catered dinner. A white elephant gift exchange will follow. The Youth Group will provide child care services. Sign-up sheets are posted in the narthex.Come and Get It will celebrate Hat Night from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Christ's OutreachThe Tom Walker Family and Patty Helms will present music for the Sunday service at Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave. In anticipation of Christmas, the first Advent Candle will be lit.The Visiting Nurses Association will offer flu shots following the Saturday night and Sunday morning services in Room 2. Cost is $25 or free to those with Medicare and Security Blue members cards.Following a successful invitational competition, bringing home a gold, silver and two bronze awards, the Children's Bible Quizzers will begin preparing for their next meet Sunday. The Quizzers meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Sundays. Children's Choir follows from 7 to 8.Fellowship Dinners, Caravan Kids Club, Youth Group, Adult Bible Study and Hot Potato Issues will resume their Wednesday night schedules throughout the month of December.Baking goods, including flour, sugar, oatmeal and chocolate chips, will be accepted for the food bank during December.

Community AllianceThe "S" Files Children's Christmas Program will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday at Community Alliance Church, 800 Mercer Road, Center Township.

Covenant PresbyAn Advent Bible study course on Handel's Messiah will be held at 1 p.m. Dec. 6, 13, and 20 at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St. The Rev. James Swanson of Covenant and the Rev. Merry Meloy of Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church will lead the class.Linda Day, editor of Catholic Biblical Quarterly, will lead the Seekers Class at 9:45 a.m. Sunday in the Assembly Room.An Advent/Christmas vocal concert will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday in the sanctuary. Eric Snyder and Tabitha Kupec will present the first half, and tenor Brookes Decker will present the second half of the concert. The community is invited. An offering will be received. Light refreshments and a reception will follow.Fall leaf raking will take place at 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Participants should take rakes and tarps.

Crestview CommunityCrestview Community Church, 210 Kline Ave., Callery, will host a luncheon at 10:45 a.m. Dec. 10, following the worship service. To attend, call 724-538-8559 or send an e-mail to crestviewpcusa@earthlink.net and leave a message with name, address, phone number and number attending. Reservations are due Dec. 7.

First BaptistThe Berean Sunday school class of First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will hold its annual Christmas banquet at 5 p.m. Friday at Davison's Restaurant, 715 S. Pike Road, Sarver. Larry Peth will be the speaker. Music will be provided by Todd Wentworth.A Christmas party for children from the Tiny Tots through Junior departments of Sunday school will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the church.The church teens will participate in a Christmas party from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the home of Dave and Judy Blackwell.Virginia Whitmire will speak at the 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Tuesday sessions of the Women's Missionary Fellowship in the Baptist Youth Center. Carol Stamm will be the hostess for the 9 a.m. sessions, and Belle and Peggy Steele will host the 7 p.m. session. Participants should take lap robes and slippers for shut-ins and valentines for residents of the Shepherds Baptist Ministries Home in Union Grove, Wis.

First Church of Christ ScientistFirst Church of Christ Scientist, West Penn Street, has launched a new youth Web site, www.tmcyouth.com. The site offers spiritual ideas on relationships, travel and purpose, youth blogs and ideas for community healing.Information for Christian Science Military Chaplaincy is also on the site.

First English LutheranThe next evening service at First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St., will be at 6 p.m. Saturday.

First U.M.Weekly community meals will resume at 5 p.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St.The Christmas Toy Shoppe, for the distribution of new and gently used toys, will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday in Epworth Center.

Glade Run U.P.Communion will be celebrated at both Sunday services at Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia.The Hanging of the Greens will be held at 6 p.m. Friday. Pizza will be ordered. The event is open to anyone.The Middle School Youth will have a movie and dinner night at 4 p.m. Sunday. For information, call 724-898-1016.

GraceWay CommunityRuth Ferko and Mary Ann Mahan will provide music for the 10 a.m. Sunday service at GraceWay Community Church, Center Township Elementary School, Mercer Road. Ventriloquist Jenny Taylor will make a presentation.Dick and Colleen Trulick will light the second Advent candle and Inez Schmidt will lead the congregation in a reading on the topic "Preparation."A meeting of the GraceWay Children's Church Workers will follow the Sunday service.GraceWay children will begin rehearsals Sunday for a musical presentation they perform during the Christmas Eve Service. For information, call Pastor Dave West at 724-290-7007.Wednesday adult Bible study and youth activities will resume Wednesday at Rocky Mountain Deli.

Hill U.P.Amourning service for those grieving during the holidays will be held at 4 p.m. Dec. 10 at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second Ave. Participants will be invited to light a candle in remembrance and to seek God's peace for the New Year.The children and youth will present the musical "The Christmas S.O.C.C. E. R Team" at 7 p.m. Dec. 17 in the sanctuary.

Mars U.P.The first Sunday of Advent will be celebrated during the 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday services at Mars United Presbyterian Church, Crowe Ave., Mars. The peace candle will be lit.A Tarry and Talk will follow each service.Communion will be served at the 8:30 a.m. Sunday service.Gifts for the Salvation Army Angel Tree Program are due to the church Sunday.The 2007 flower chart is now available for those wishing to order flowers for the altar.

New Life Christian MinistriesThe Lord's Supper will be celebrated Sunday at New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch School Auditorium, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg.Youth ministry, for students in grades 6 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.Orders for Christmas Eve poinsettias in memory of loved ones will be received until Sunday. Order forms are available in the Lifeline bulletin or at www.NewlifeXn.org. Cost is $7 per plant.

North Main Street church of GodLiving Christmas Tree rehearsal will be held from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday in the sanctuary at North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext. The final dress rehearsal for the group will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Sanctuary.The Living Christmas Tree presentation will be at 7 p.m. Dec. 7 in the sanctuary.

Old Union PresbyMembers of Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, can sign up in the back of the church to participate in a community prayer vigil for a young boy preparing for a bone-marrow transplant operation.Orders for the fruit and nut sale, benefitting the building fund are now being accepted. To place an order, see Bonnie Grove. Price lists are in the back of the church.

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 light luncheon and hanging of the greens will take place following the service.A four-week Bible study of Handel's Messiah will begin during the adult Sunday school class this week. For details, call the church office at 724-287-4777.The church youth will be shopping for families in need this Christmas. Monetary donations should be turned in to the office by Sunday. See Jennifer White for details.Reservations are being taken for Dinner with Friends, which will be held Dec. 10 at Rose Haven Bed and Breakfast. See Becky Thomas for information.Orders are being taken for poinsettias and luminaries for the Christmas Eve service. To place an order, call the church office.The new flower calendar is hanging in the Narthex for those who want to donate flowers for worship services throughout the year.

St. John's ReformedThe Sacrament of Communion will be celebrated at the 11 a.m. Sunday service at St. John's Reformed Church, Route 68 at Benbrook Road, Butler Township.The church will hold its annual Christmas Tureen Dinner and Celebration of Talents Night Sunday. Dinner will be at 5:30 p.m. and talents will follow at 6:30 p.m.

St. John U.C.C.The Solid Rock Cafe junior-senior high youth group will meet at 7 p.m. Sunday in the fellowship hall at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 East Main St., Evans City.St. John's Festival of Christmas Music presented by the adult, children's and bell choirs is set for 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranAn Advent Adventure, featuring a light lunch, music, stories and activities, will be held at noon Sunday and Dec. 10 in the fellowship hall at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St. The events are open to children of all ages and their families.Blood Pressure screening will be offered before the Saturday service at the Birch Street entrance and from 9:30 to 9:4 a.m. Sunday by the coffee urn.Christmas decorations will be placed in the sanctuary at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 12. Volunteers are needed to assist with the decorating.A Christmas salad luncheon for the women of the church will be held at noon Tuesday in fellowship hall. Participants should take a tureen to share and a table setting. The Rev. Towerman will lead a Bible study.Afamily Christmas party will be held after the 6 p.m. service Dec. 9. There will be a light luncheon, fellowship and a Christmas sing-along. Participants should take a dozen cookies to share.The second Sunday of each month has been designated to celebrate baptisms at St. Mark's. Those considering baptism Dec. 10 should call the church office at 724-287-6741 to arrange for a conference with Towberman.

St. Richard R.C.Blood pressure screenings will be offered after the 8 a.m. Mass Sunday at St. Richard Roman Catholic Church, 3841 Dickey Road, Gibsonia.The Men's Group will meet at 6 p.m. Monday for a dinner and an Evening of Reflection.The Mass schedule for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception will include a Vigil Mass at 6 p.m. Dec. 7 and Masses at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Dec. 8. AMass will also be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 8 at the St. Barnabas Retirement Village.The EDGE Middle School Ministry will meet for a movie night from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 9.The prayer group will sell cookies following Masses Dec. 9 and 10.

Springdale LutheranThe season of Advent will be observed at the 11 a.m. Sunday service of Springdale Lutheran Church, 1061 Mahood Road, Concord Township. The first candle of the Advent wreath will be lit.The annual congregational meeting will follow the service. The meeting will include the election of council members and a vote on the Synodically Authorized Ministry.

Summit PresbyMembers of Summit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Drive, are invited to assist in decorating the sanctuary for Christmas at 9 a.m. Saturday.Communion will be served at the 8:45 and 11 a.m. Sunday services. At the 11 a.m. service, new members will be presented to the congregation. A meet and greet reception for new members will follow the 11 a.m. service.

Trinity LutheranThe Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist will be shared at the 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday services at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township.Holden Evening Prayer services will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays during Advent. Alight fellowship dinner will precede each service at 6 p.m.The Hanging of the Greens will be held at 7:40 p.m. Saturday.The women's monthly Bible study for Dec. 7 will have a different format. Bible study will begin at 10 a.m., followed by a shared dish luncheon. After lunch, Christmas gifts for shut-ins will be prepared.Trinity will be providing baked goods for Meals on Wheels in December. Asign-up sheet for donations is available in the church office or in the bulletin. Donations should be delivered to the church by Dec. 11. For information, call Linda Cunningham at 724-287-4890.The church youth are raising funds through Pizza Hut. Fliers are located on the youth table in the narthex that, when presented at Pizza Hut, allow 20 percent of a customer's bill to be donated to the youth. The program is only valid after 4 p.m. Wednesdays.

Trinity PresbyTrinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township, will observe the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper Sunday.The Ruth Circle will hold its Christmas gathering Monday. Members should meet at 11:30 a.m. at the Dynasty International Buffet at Clearview Mall. Participants should take a poem or short story to share.The midweek advent worship and luncheon will be held at noon Wednesdays during advent.Mr. and Mrs. Mark McCoy will provide the entertainment at the soup and sandwich supper at 6 p.m. Saturday.

Zion U.M.The annual live nativity will be held Saturday and Sunday at Zion United Methodist Church, 438 Bear Creek Road, Sarver. Presentations by the Youth Groups will be at 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 7 p.m. each night. Refreshments will be served after each presentation in fellowship hall.Those helping with the Slippery Rock Pregnancy Center's Children's Christmas party on Saturday should meet at 7:45 a.m. Saturday at the church. Carpooling will be available.Brunch with Santa will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in fellowship hall. Children will make a Christmas craft, hear a story and spend time with Santa. French toast sticks and sausage will be served.Adoughnut fellowship will be held at 9 a.m. Sunday. Coffee, tea, muffins and doughnuts will be served.The New Beginnings/Sponsors Luncheon will be at 12:15 p.m. Sunday.Wrapped Angel Tree gifts can be placed under the tree in the narthex until Dec. 10. An envelope for monetary donations to the Hope Center is also available.

White Oak Springs PresbyMembers of the White Oak Springs Presbyterian Church, 102 Shannon Road, Renfrew, will gather at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church for the Hanging of the Greens.The first Sunday of Advent will be observed with a celebration of the Lord's Supper during the 9:45 a.m. Sunday service.

Zion LutheranThe season of Advent will be observed with the lighting of the Advent wreath at the 9 a.m. Sunday service at Zion Lutheran Church, 266 Zion Church Road, Concord Township. Acongregational meeting will follow for the election of council members and a vote on the Synodically Authorized Ministry.