Abba Christian CenterPastor Scott Lewis will lead the 10 a.m. Sunday service at Abba Christian Center, Slippery Rock Middle School, Kiester Road.

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 Gwen Atkinson and Vonda Mishler. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Ron Reagle, a Church of the Nazarene evangelist from Franklin.The annual all-church winter indoor picnic will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday in the multipurpose gymnasium at Mount Chestnut Nazarene Center, 177 North Road, Franklin Township. Participants should take a dish to pass and a table game. Beverages will be provided.

Christ Community U.M.The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be observed during weekend services at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road.Officers and committee representatives are invited to attend a master church calendar planning session at 9 a.m. Saturday. A pizza lunch will be served. The meeting should end by 2 p.m.Wheelchair escorts are needed for Sundays during February to transport patients at Butler Veterans Affairs Medical Center to worship services. To volunteer, contact the church office.The youth group will collect donations of money and saltine crackers Sunday for the Souper Bowl of Caring, which benefits the Covenant Food Cupboard.New Beginnings, a class for prospective members will be held at 9:45 a.m. Sunday.An informational meeting for youth planning to attend the upcoming confirmation class and their parents is scheduled for 9:45 a.m. Sunday. Youth must be in the seventh grade or older to participate.

Christ's OutreachMusic for the Sunday service at Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave., will be provided by Vicki Palmer, Becky Price and Don Hixon.The handbell choir will resume practices at 4:30 p.m. Sundays. at 4:30 p.m. To participate, call the church office.The new photo directories have arrived. Participating families may pick up a copy at the church.A Valentine's dinner will be held at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 10. Participants may take a friend. "Hearts to Heaven" will provide a concert following the dinner. Reservations can be made through the church office.

Church of the living Word of Greater ButlerFounding members of the Church of the Living Word of Greater Butler, EFCA, currently meeting at Connoquenessing Elementary School, will speak during the 10:45 a.m. Sunday services.

Community LifeCommunity Life Church, McQuistion Elementary School, will collect paper products Sundays during February for the St. Vincent DePaul Food Cupboard.The youth group will meet at 7 p.m. today at the YMCA.The final "This New Life" class will be held Wednesday Jan. 31 at the YWCA at 7:15 p.m.A new class, "Getting a Grip on the Basics," will begin at 7:15 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Butler YWCA.

Covenant PresbyThe Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be celebrated during the 11 a.m. Sunday worship service at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St.The annual corporation meeting of the church will be held in the Sanctuary after the Sunday service.Donations for the Souper Bowl of Caring will be received Sunday. Proceeds benefit local food banks.The Rev. Fred Young will lead the Seekers Class at 9:45 a.m. Sunday in the Assembly Room. He will speak on the subject "Listening Skills: The Greatest Listener Was Jesus."

Faith U.P.Members of Faith United Presbyterian Church, 1329 N. Main St., Center Township, will meet in the Church Fellowship Room for a catered dinner after worship service on Sunday.

First BaptistA women's Bible study sponsored by First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will be held at 7 p.m. today in the home of Judy Hemphill.A "52 Mondays" teen Bible study, open to those in ninth through 12th grades, will begin at 7 p.m. Monday.Betty Dickey will speak on the theme "A Servant's Heart" at Women's Missionary Fellowship Tuesday at the Baptist Youth Center. Darlene Hughes will be the hostess for the 9 a.m. session and Mary and Marcia Goehring will share hostess duties at the 7 p.m. session. Projects will include preparing items for use by missionaries.

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.The youth group of First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St., will meet from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday in Epworth Center to make soup. The soup will be sold after all Sunday services.A new member orientation will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Epworth Center.

Glade Run U.P.The Worship Planning Committee for the 8:45 a.m. service of Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, will meet at 7 p.m. Monday.

GraceWay CommunityAmber Crowe and Tim Jones will provide music for the 10 a.m. Sunday service at GraceWay Community Church, Center Township Elementary School, Mercer Road.Church youth are preparing for their Servant Project at the Lighthouse Feb. 10. For details, call 724-290-7007The Steering Committee will meet from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Panera Bread.

Mars U.P.Offering envelopes are now available in the Tarry and Talk area at Mars United Presbyterian Church, 232 Crowe Ave., Mars. Envelopes are also available in the church office.

Mt. Chestnut PresbyCommunion will be served during the 8:45 and 11 a.m. Sunday services at Mount Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422, Franklin Township.Apotluck luncheon and annual meeting will be held at noon Sunday in Fellowship Hall. Annual reports are now available for review. For information, contact the church office.The food cupboard will be open at 6:30 p.m. Monday.

New Life Christian MinistriesThe Lord's Supper will be served at the 10 a.m. Sunday service at New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch School Auditorium, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg. Boy Scouts and their leaders will be recognized during the service.Children and Youth Sunday will be held Feb. 11. The Children's Drama Team will present "The First Rainbow" as part of the service. Rehearsals will be held at 9 a.m. Sunday at the school. For details, contact Amy Brown at 724-898-3566.Middle school and senior high youth will have a fellowship time Feb. 11 at the Olive Garden in Cranberry Township. Participants should meet at 5:30 p.m. at the home of Jim and Amy Brown. Cost is $5 per person. For details, contact senior pastor Chris Marshall at 724-898-1940 or chris@newlifexn.org.The elders board and elders council will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at The Bridge, 102 Bay St., Penn Township.

North Main St. Church of GodNorth Main Street Church of God, 1201 North Main Street Ext., will host a "TV Land" Valentine's dinner at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 9 in Fellowship Hall. Participants may dress as their favorite television character and enjoy a sing-along of favorite theme songs. TV dinners and homemade apple pie will be served. Tickets are $10 each and are available at the church office until February 7. Proceeds benefit the youth fund.

Old Union PresbyThe youth group of Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will host a spaghetti dinner Feb. 17. Donations of supplies and adult volunteers are needed.

Saint Andrews U.P.The Highlander newsletter is now available at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 East Jefferson St., to request a copy, call 724-287-4777.Dinner with Friends will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday at Natili's South on Main Street. For reservations, call Becky Thomas.

Saxonburg Memorial U.P.Saxonburg Memorial United Presbyterian Church, Main Street, Saxonburg, will host its annual father-daughter dance from 7 to 10 p.m. Feb. 9. Tickets are $5 each and are available at the church office or from Edie Christy.Donations of cloth diapers, t-shirts and diaper pins are being collected for the mission trip to Honduras. Donations are due Sunday.A new class, "Great Christian Heroes," will begin at 9 a.m. Sunday.

St. John's ReformedThe Sacrament of Communion will be celebrated at the Sunday service at St. John's Reformed Church, Route 68 and Benbrook Road, Butler Township.

St. Peter's EpiscopalCopies of the annual budget for St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St., will be available in church Sunday for study prior to the annual meeting Feb. 11. To contribute an item for the brunch, which coincides with the meeting, contact Kathy Kamerer.A training session for Intercessory Prayer will be held Feb. 17 at St. Martin's Church in Monroeville. For transportation, call the church.Men interested in attending the next Cursillo Weekend, Feb. 22-25, should call the church to register.

St. Richard R.C.The EDGE Middle School ministry at St. Richard Roman Catholic Church, 3841 Dickey Road, Gibsonia, will hold a family movie night Saturday. For information, call Daniel Strudwick, 724-444-1971, Ext. 17.Free blood pressure screenings will be available at 9 a.m. Sunday.The Guatemala Mission Group will host a breakfast buffet from 9 to 11 a.m. Sunday. An offering will be accepted. Proceeds support the orphanage in Patzun, Guatemala.In celebration of the feast day of St. Blaise, the church will have a blessing of throats following Masses Saturday and Sunday.The EDGE Group will collect donations after Masses Saturday and Sunday for the Souper Bowl of Caring. Proceeds benefit the Lighthouse Food Bank.

Summit PresbySummit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Drive, Jefferson Township, will offer Communion during its 8:45 and 11 a.m. Sunday services.The youth group will gather at 5:45 p.m. Sunday for a Super Bowl party.

Trinity LutheranHoly Communion 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.Canned goods and dry foods will be collected Sunday for the Covenant Food Cupboard. Acart for donations is located in the narthex. Sunday school students should take a non-perishable food item to class.Apotluck wild game dinner will be held at 5 p.m. Feb. 25. The guest speaker will be outdoor writer Bob Frye. For reservations and to confirm a dish to bring, call 724-287-1977.A men's breakfast will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday in the Fellowship Hall.Sunday is the last day to make reservations for the Feb. 11 Valentine's dinner. Cost is $15 per person and proceeds benefit the youth group. Takeouts and child care are available. For details, call the church office at 724-287-1977.

Trinity PresbyTrinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township, will celebrate the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper Sunday. Scouts and their families will also be recognized.The youth will collect monetary donations for the Covenant Food Cupboard Sunday in the Narthex for the Super Bowl of Caring.The Ruth Circle will meet at 11:30 a.m. Monday at King's Restaurant. After lunch, they will return to the church for Bible study led by Audrey Kennedy.

Valencia PresbyElder Paul Cashdollar of Muddy Creek Presbyterian Church will lead the 10 a.m. Sunday service at Valencia Presbyterian Church, 80 Sterrett Street, Valencia.

Victory FamilyAuthor and ministry founder Christopher Alam will speak at the 6 p.m. Saturday and 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday services of Victory Family Church, 21150 Route 19, Cranberry Township.

West Sunbury U.P.West Sunbury United Presbyterian Church, 215 E. Church St., West Sunbury, will offer Communion during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service.Also during the service, the youth group will receive the Souper Bowl of Caring offering, which supports local hunger programs.Following the morning worship service, the annual corporation meeting will be held in the sanctuary to review the 2006 reports.

Zion U.M.The youth will collect monetary donations after the Sunday services at Zion United Methodist Church, Bear Creek Road, Sarver, for the Souper Bowl of Caring. Donations benefit the Cabot Food Bank.Youth groups will not meet Sunday. Meetings resume Feb. 11.The Faithweavers Sunday school class will offer a study entitled "The Ten Commandments" in room 1A. Books are available at the church.Reservations and deposits are due Feb. 28 for the "In The Beginning" show June 22 and 23 at the Sight and Sound Theater in Lancaster. The trip includes bus transportation, lodging, dinner after the show and breakfast. Call the office at 724-353-1720 for information.