Butler Church 1of 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 Millie Martsolf and the Timbrel Praise Team. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Ronald Reagle of Franklin.Linda Brown, Jim Johns and Lois Watterson will lead Children's Bible Quizzing at 10:45 a.m. Sunday.A Nazarene World Missionary Society service will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday, led by NMI President Betty McIndoe. The mission study will be led by Deb Shutak, NMI missions study secretary.Practices for the Pittsburgh District's children's talent competitions to be held in April are being conducted at 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

Christ Community U.M.Members of the Youth Group of Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, Butler Township, will attend Leadapalooza Saturday at the Ingomar United Methodist Church. The group will leave at 8:30 a.m. and return at 5:45 p.m.Boy Scout Sunday will be observed during worship services Sunday. Scouts planning to participate should notify the church office.Blood pressure screenings will be offered after all weekend services.Members planning to attend the Thursday afternoon Lenten study, led by Don Boardman, should sign up and purchase the book, "The Jesus I Never Knew," by Sunday.The Invitation to the New Testament short-term Bible study, led by the Rev. Kathy Mikesell, will begin at 6:30 p.m. Sunday.Come and Get It will gather from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday for a Valentine's party.The newly reorganized handbell choir will gather for practices at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays.Food cupboard grocery items being collected during February are dried beans and rice.

Christ's OutreachA family Valentine's Day dinner will be held at 5:30 p.m. Saturday. A concert by Hearts to Heaven will follow at 7 p.m. There will be no Discipling Connection or children's church Saturday. The nursery will be open.Children's Bible Quizzing Insurance cards will be available for purchase at the dinner.

Community LifeCommunity Life Church, McQuistion Elementary School, will collect paper products Sundays during February for the St. Vincent DePaul Food Cupboard.The next youth group meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Feb. 15 at the YMCA.A membership class will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the YMCA. A water baptism will follow at 5 p.m.Anew midweek class, "Getting a Grip on the Basics," will begin at 7:15 p.m. Feb. 21 at the YWCA.

Covenant PresbyMovie Night at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St., featuring "The Cider House Rules," has been rescheduled for 6:30 p.m. Feb. 16 in the Assembly Room.The Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper and Silent Auction will be held at 6 p.m. Feb. 20 in Fellowship Hall. Donations for the silent auction should be brought to the church as soon as possible.The Rev. Fred Young will lead the Seekers Class at 9:45 a.m. Sunday in the Assembly Room. His topic will be "Listening Skills: Applications for Daily Living and Prayer Life."Sunday is Hunger Sunday. Members attending weekend services should take one or more items for the food cupboard and a dollar or more for community dinners.

First BaptistTeens from First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will meet at 4:30 p.m. Saturday for a tubing event.The Fellowship Sunday School Class will participate in a soup and salad social at 6 p.m. Saturday in the home of Larry and Bev Peth.A "52 Mondays" teen Bible study, open to students in grades 9 to 12 will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at the home of the Rev. Jeff and Michelle Gwilt.Women of the church are invited to a craft night at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Baptist Youth Center.

First English LutheranThe next healing service will be held at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at the First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St.The junior youth will gather at 12:30 p.m. Sunday for a Valentine's Day craft item.ABible study will be held at 11 a.m. Feb. 15.

First U.M.The FROGS Youth Group of First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St., will gather for a beach party at 7 p.m. Friday in Epworth Center.Spectrum singers will perform at all Sunday services this week.New members will join the church at the 10:50 a.m. Sunday service.The Rev. J. David Panther will speak at the 3M's monthly meeting at noon Feb. 15 in Epworth Center.A family/marriage weekend will be held Feb. 16 and 17. A seminar will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 16, concluding with a dessert buffet. Child care will be available. The Saturday session will begin at 9 a.m. Feb. 17. Acatered lunch will be served and the event will conclude at 3 p.m. The guest speaker will be the Rev. William Batson, founder and director of Family Builders Ministries of Cape Neddick, Maine. Cost is $30 per couple or $15 per individual. To register, call the church at 724-283-6160.

GraceWay CommunityLyric Ackelson and Howard Dillaman will provide music for the 10 a.m. Sunday service at GraceWay Community Church, Center Township Elementary School, Mercer Road. Edith McCandless will lead a music time during Children's Church.GraceWay youth families are invited to join youth leaders after the Sunday service for lunch at Eat 'n Park, Clearview Mall location.

Hill U.P.The junior team will serve as ushers at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St.The Young and Fun committee will meet Sunday to plan future events.The Covenant Food Cupboard is seeking donations of peanut butter and jelly during February.Reservations are being accepted for a Senior Night Out to be held Feb. 13.Donations of drink pouches, fruit and veggie trays, cookies and brownies are needed for weekly Kids Club meetings. Monetary donations are also accepted. For information, contact Kathy Sawyer.

Mars U.P.A group of members from Mars United Presbyterian Church, 232 Crowe Ave., will leave Saturday for Long Beach, Miss., for hurricane relief efforts through the Presbytery of Mississippi. The group will return Feb. 17.The Rev. Dan Satler of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary will lead services during the absence of the Rev. Gomola, who will participate in the mission trip.

New Life Christian MinistriesThe children and youth of New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch School Auditorium, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg, will provide worship leadership at the Sunday service. There will be no Kids Community on Sunday.Infant and child dedication will be held Feb. 25. Parents wishing to have their child dedicated should contact the church at 724-2990-0116 or pat@newlifexn.org by Feb. 18.

North Main Street Church of GodAn Inspirational Hymn Sing will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday in the parlor at North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext., Butler Township.Tickets are now available for the Snack Nite and a Movie to be held at 7 p.m. Feb. 23. Cost for the snack buffet is $8. Tickets must be purchased by Feb. 22. There is no admission or tickets required for the movie "Facing The Giants," to be shown at 8 p.m. For information, call the church at 724-285-4214.

Old Union PresbyOld Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will hold a fellowship dinner after church this week. Bring a dish to share if you are able.The Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner will be held at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 20. Those available to prepare food should arrive at 5 p.m.

Park U.P.Park United Presbyterian Church, 115 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople, will host a Valentine's Day luncheon for church members and residents of Passavant Retirement Community at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Scholl Auditorium. The Youth and Deacon Board will host the event and the children's choir, the Parkettes, will perform.

Saint Andrews U.P.The Kid Krusaders of Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 East Jefferson St., will gather Saturday for an ice skating party at Ice Connections. For details, contact Lori Haughey.The KISS (Keep It Simple Sweetheart) dinner with special entertainment will be held at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 16. The cost is $12 per person. Child care will be available. The children will have a dinner and entertainment of their own. Asign-up sheet is posted in the Narthex. Reservations are also accepted in the church office.

Saxonburg Memorial U.P.Saxonburg Memorial United Presbyterian Church, Main Street, Saxonburg, will host a father-daughter dance from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday.Orders for the Shrove Tuesday doughnut sale are due Feb. 18.

Springdale LutheranHoly Communion will be shared during the 11 a.m. Sunday service at Springdale Lutheran Church, 1061 Mahood Road, Concord Township.

St. John U.C.C.Members of St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City, will gather at 9 a.m. Saturday at Panera Bread to plan the 8:35 Alive Sunday services.The Rev. Verna Call will lead the class "Who Are We,"from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Sunday in the choir room.The Youth Group is selling kiss-o-grams for 50 cents each. Messages will be delivered between services Sunday. Proceeds benefit a future Youth Group outing.Several tickets are still available for the mystery dinner theater to be held at 7 p.m. Feb. 16.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranSt. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., will host a new member class for two Sundays beginning Feb. 18. To register, call the church at 724-287-6741.

Trinity LutheranThe celebration of the Lord's Supper will be observed at the 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday services at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township.Canned food goods and dry food items are being collected for the food cupboard during February. Donations should be placed in the shopping cart in the narthex.The Women Quilters and Sewers will gather at 9 a.m. Feb. 15 to work on quilts.Youth in grades nine through 12 will gather for a table talk at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 18 at Garfields at the Clearview Mall. Participants should sign up on the youth bulletin board.

Trinity PresbyA Lenten Pastor's study will be held Thursday evenings Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township. The study, which will be held March 1 through 29, will focus on the Epistle of James using the book "A Study of James: Putting Faith to Work." To reserve a study book, contact the Rev. Bill King at 724-287-7464 by Feb. 18.Trinity Fellowship will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday in Fellowship Hall for a catered dinner. Robin Miller of Thompson-Miller Funeral Home will speak about O'Shea the home's service dog.Graham crackers and saltines are being collected for the Covenant Food Cupboard during February. Donations should be placed in the grocery cart in the narthex.

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

Zion U.M.Canned fruit and baking supplies are being collected through Sunday at Zion United Methodist Church, Bear Creek Road, Sarver, for the food bank. A box for donations is located in the narthex.Valentine bags for friends of the church age 80 and older are located on the table in the narthex. Cards and treats will be collected for the bags through Sunday.Items for UMCOR's sewing kits will be collected Sunday through Feb 25. A list of items needed is available at the church. Individual items or entire kits can be donated."Weatherproof Your Home ... Against the Storms of Life," a 12-week women's study, will begin March 4 during the 9:30 a.m. Sunday school hour. This study is open to women of all ages and includes videos, discussions and a workbook. Participants should sign up in the narthex.January reports for Shepherds have been placed in their mailboxes.The senior high youth are now collecting donations for World Vision's 30-hour famine to be held Feb. 23 and 24. Donations of large boxes are needed for participants to sleep in during the famine. Boxes can be left in the youth room.