Abba Christian CenterTheresa Burnworth will provide music at the 10 a.m. Sunday service at Abba Christian Center, Slippery Rock Middle School, 201 Keister Road, Slippery Rock.The Upon This Rock Bible study will be held today at the home of Junior and Ginger Walters. For information, call 724-738-0092.

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, Butler Township, will be provided by Amber Reckner and Gwen Atkinson. The guest speaker for the service will be Stephen Dillman, district superintendent of the Pittsburgh District Church of the Nazarene.The adult and children's timbrel team will meet from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Sunday for practice.A community dinner will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the church.The children's department is accepting donations of candy and prizes of $5 to $10 in value, or filled and wrapped Easter baskets. Donations will be used in the annual Easter egg hunt. A display table is located in the church basement.

Christ Community U.M.The Youth Group of Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, Butler Township, will attend the Conference Spring Rally at Jumonville Saturday and Sunday.Easter flower order forms should be returned to the church office by Monday. Prices vary by type of plant ordered. Flowers donated in memory or in honor of loved ones will decorate the sanctuary during Easter worship services.Donations are now being sought from the congregation to purchase "The Faith We Sing," supplements to the current hymnal. Cost is $10 per copy. The collection will continue through May 1 with dedication to be held during Pentecost services.

Community AllianceTickets are on sale for the Alan Root concert to be held at 6 p.m. March 25 at Community Alliance Church, 800 Mercer Road. Center Township.

Community LifeThe youth group of Community Life Church, McQuistion Elementary School, will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. April 5 at the Butler County Family YMCA ,339 N. Washington St.

Covenant PresbyThe Rev. Michael Winship, former minister of Calvary Evangelical Presbyterian Church, will lead the 11 a.m. Sunday service at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St.

First BaptistA women's Bible study, sponsored by First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will be conducted at 7 p.m. today at the home of Judy HemphillTeens of the church are invited to a youth rally Saturday at Union Baptist Church, Kittanning. Participants will leave the church at 1 p.m. and return by 5:30 p.m. Cost is $3 per person.Greg and Anne O'Boyle, missionary appointees to Mandarin-speaking immigrants in Toronto, will share their ministry at the 6 p.m. Sunday service.

First English LutheranFirst English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St., will hold rehearsal for the contemporary service at 9:30 a.m. Saturday.A contemporary service will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday.At 12:15 p.m. Sunday, a soup and salad lunch will held to provide information about a new clinic that will provide health care for the underinsured. To attend, sign up in the social room.Bible studies will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday and 11 a.m. March 22.

First U.M.The Wesley Ringers will perform at the 6 p.m. Saturday traditional service at First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St. The Youth Ringers will perform at the 8:20 and 10:50 a.m. Sunday services.A F.R.O.G.s bowling party will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. March 23 at Meridian Lanes. Cost is $5 per child. Permission slips and money are due Sunday."Hosanna In the Highest" practices will be held at noon Sunday, and March 25 in the sanctuary. Dress rehearsal will be held at 7 p.m. March 27.Orders will be accepted through March 26 for Easter lilies. Cost is $6.75 each and orders can be placed in honor or memory of a loved one. Plants will be placed on the altar for Easter services and can be picked up after the 10:50 a.m. Sunday service April 8.Wednesday Lenten services titled "In the Garden,"will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday and March 28 in the sanctuary. Communion will be celebrated at both services.

Glade Run U.P.The Men's Fellowship Breakfast of Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, will be at 7 a.m. Saturday at Country Kitchen, Penn Township.A Leadership Training Event, presented by the Beaver-Butler Presbytery, will be held from 2:30 to 6 p.m. Sunday. The workshop is focused on anyone with a leadership role in the church, including elders and deacons. Cost is $3 in advance or $5 at the door. For information, call 724-452-7515.Pick-up volleyball games will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. March 24 and April 1, 15 and 22. Games are open to men and women age 13 and older.The March prayer meeting will be at 7 p.m. Sunday. Refreshments will follow.

Mars AllianceAbreakfast for men and boys will be held at 7:30 a.m. Saturday at Mars Alliance Church, 997 Route 228, Adams Township. The Rev. Jeffery Kamphausen, missionary with the Christian and Missionary Alliance in Cambodia, will speak. An offering will be received.Cheryl Phenicie will speak about her work with the Christian and Missionary Alliance in creative access countries during the 8 and 10:45 a.m. Sunday services. The Rev. Randy Clarke, missionary to Uruguay, will speak to church children at 8 and 10:45 a.m. and to adults at 9:30 a.m.Adinner will be held at noon Sunday at the church. Participants should take a food item to share.As part of the church's missions conference, a commitment service will be held Sunday afternoon.

North Main St. Church of GodOrders for Easter lilies will be accepted through April 2 in the Welcome Center or office at North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext. Lilies may be ordered in memory or honor of a loved one or in gratitude to God. Payment of $5 per lily is due upon ordering. Lilies will remain in the sanctuary until after the 10:30 a.m. Easter Sunday Service April 8.

Old Union PresbyThe Church Growth Team of Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will meet after worship this week.A membership class will begin Sunday and meet during Sunday School. To participate, contact the Rev. Peter DeVries.The Women's Association will be serving the Kiwanis Club each Tuesday.Orders for Easter flowers are due March 25. A sign-up sheet is located in the back of the church.West Sunbury United Presbyterian Church is planning a trip June 16-24 to Slidell, La., to assist in Hurricane recovery. Cost is $275. For information or to sign up, call the church at 724-637-2436 or WSUPC@zoominternet.net.

Park U.P.Park United Presbyterian Church, 115 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople, will participate in a joint Bible study with St. Peter's Reformed Church during the Lenten season. The next meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at St. Peter's.

Saint Andrews U.P.Breakfast with the Bunny will be held at 9:30 a.m. March 24 at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St. The event includes breakfast, games, crafts, a hunt for Easter goodies and a visit with the Easter Bunny. Sign-ups will be available at the church.

Springdale LutheranThe Rev. Karl Schoch will lead the 8:45 a.m. Sunday service at Springdale Lutheran Church, 1061 Mahood Road, Concord Township.

St. John U.C.C.The Little People Youth Group and Wild Things class of St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City, have a pizza and movie get together at 7:30 p.m. Friday.A special offering for the One Great Hour of Sharing will be taken the 8:35 Alive and 11 a.m. Sunday services.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranGirl Scout Recognition will be held during the Sunday services at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St. Holy Communion will be celebrated at both services.Church members will meet at 9 a.m. Monday to pack cookies to be sent to church members away from home.The senior high youth will host their first spaghetti dinner for 2007 on March 24.

St. Peter's EpiscopalFaith Stories Weekend will be held Friday through Sunday at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St. Parishioners should plan to attend at least one session. Events include a potluck supper from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday and sessions from 8 to 10:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. to noon and noon to 2:30 p.m. Saturday. The Saturday morning sessions will include a continental breakfast and the afternoon session will include a boxed lunch. Child care will be provided.

Trinity PresbyVolunteers from Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township, will serve the community meal at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church.A soup supper will be held at 6 p.m. Friday in Fellowship Hall. For reservations, call the church office.Confirmation and new member classes will be scheduled after Easter. Youth and adults wishing to join the church should contact the church pastor by the end of March to participate.A Technology Ministry Team is being formed. To participate, contact Ron Champ.

St. Richard R.C.St. Richard Roman Catholic Church, 3841 Dickey Road, Gibsonia, will hold Stations of the Cross at 7 p.m. Friday. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and a talk by the Rev. John Sweeney will follow. Benediction will take place immediately following the talk.The Life Teen group will sell hoagies following Masses Saturday and Sunday. Cost is $5 each.The Guatemala Mission Group will host a breakfast buffet after the 8 and 10 a.m. Masses Sunday. An offering will be taken to benefit the orphanage in Patzun, Guatemala.In honor of the Feast Day of St. Joseph, breads, coffee and juice will be served following the 9 a.m. Mass Monday.The Ladies Group will meet at 7 p.m. Monday for a Lenten Evening of Reflection. Mary Jordan, pastoral associate, will be the speaker.The Ladies of Charity will meet at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday for an Afternoon of Reflection. The event will include prayer, lunch and a talk by the Rev. Kenneth Oldenski.Eucharistic Adoration will be held from 7:45 to 9:15 p.m. Tuesday and from 9:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 22.The annual fish fry will be held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. March 23. Cost for dinners is $8. For information, call the office at 724-444-1971.The Life Teen group will present Living Stations of the Cross at 8 p.m. March 23.

Trinity LutheranAhealing service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township. Individual blessings will be offered and Holy Communion will be distributed. Communion will also be offered at the 11 a.m. Sunday service.Sue Switzer will be available following all the weekend services to answer questions and assess the interest in building a columbarium.An organizational meeting for the Trinity softball team will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sunday in Fellowship Hall. Those unable to attend should call Toni Michael at 724-283-6787.A shared Lenten service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St.The adult Sunday school class will host a prayer vigil from 8:30 a.m. March 31 to 8:30 a.m. April 1. A sign-up board is located in the narthex. Prayers and prayer requests are now being accepted

Valencia PresbyLeaders of the church are invited to attend the Beaver-Butler Presbyterian Leadership Training from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Glade Run Presbyterian Church. For information, call the church office at 724-625-2002.Volunteers are needed for the annual community Easter egg hunt to be held at 10 a.m. April 6. To make a donation or volunteer, call the church office.Orders are being accepted through March 25 for flowers to decorate the sanctuary Easter morning. Cost is $6 each for lilies or tulips.

Zion LutheranThe Rev. Karl Schoch will lead the 11 a.m. Sunday service at Zion Lutheran Church, 266 Zion Church Road, Concord Township.

Zion U.M.The Gathering Place at Zion United Methodist Church, 438 Bear Creek Road, Sarver, will host guest artist Chalice at 7 p.m. Saturday. Refreshments will be served. Admission is free and donations will be accepted. For information, call the church office at 724-353-1720 or visit www.zgplace.com.The next community Lenten services will be held at noon and 7 p.m. Wednesday St. Paul's Lutheran Church.The annual Easter egg hunt will be held at 10 a.m. March 31. Registration is required by March 25.Volunteers are needed for the graduate reception at 7 p.m. March 29 at the Light of Life Rescue Mission in Pittsburgh. Information is available in the bulletin.Health kits are being collected for UMCOR. A list of items needed is in the bulletin and items are needed by March 25.