Abba Christian CenterThe congregation of Abba Christian Center, Slippery Rock Middle School, will host a worship service at 7 p.m. Friday at the Slippery Rock Township Building, 155 Branchton Road, Slippery Rock.

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 Chrisann Green. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Ron Reagle.Those attending the Pfeifers' concert at Butler County Community College, will depart from the church at 6:15 p.m. Friday.The adult and children's timbrel team will meet for practice Sunday.The Area Children's Talent performances will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday at the church. Children from Nazarene churches in the Mount Chestnut zone will perform in music, drama, photography, Bible memorization and crafts.

Christ Community U.M.The third and fourth grade Sunday school class of Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, Butler Township, will meet at 6 p.m. Friday at the church for a "Get To Know Your Bible" sleepover. Permission forms should be returned to Mel Alston. Students may be picked up at noon Saturday.Daffodil bunches will be sold after services Sunday to support the American Cancer Society.Chocolate-covered pretzels are available for purchase in the narthex to support the July mission trip to South Dakota. Cost is $1 per package.The annual Holy Week Prayer Vigil will begin at 9 p.m. April 6. Sign-up sheets for half-hour time slots are in the narthex. Members are asked to sign a prayer request book with joys and concerns. Other materials will also be available in the prayer room during devotions.

Christ's OutreachDebby Price and Patty Helms will present music for the Sunday service at Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave. Free audio Bibles will be handed out to each adult and child.The Caravan Kids will gather for a Pinewood Derby workshop from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.Adult choir will hold a rehearsal at 6 p.m. Thursday. The choir will resume regular rehearsals at 6 p.m. Sunday. An extra practice will be held March 29 for both the adult and children's choirs in preparation for the Easter program.A limited number of tickets are available for the Down East Boys and Tom Walker Family concert scheduled for 7 p.m. May 12 at the Succop Theater. For details, call 724-282-7977.

Community LifeThe youth group of Community Life Church, McQuistion Elementary School, will hold its next meeting from 7 to 8:30 p.m. April 5 at the YMCA.The Kidz Great Eggaventure will be held April 7 in the upper level of Alameda Park. For information, contact the church office at 724-287-3303, clcbutler@zoominternet.net, or www.clcbutler.org.

First U.M.A Prayerful Needles and Hooks meeting will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Ritts Chapel at First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St.A Gemstones Women's Ministry meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in Epworth Center.

Covenant PresbyThe Rev. James Swanson, pastor of Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St., will lead the Seekers Class at 9:45 a.m. Sunday in the Assembly Room. The class will include a discussion of the PBS series, "From Jesus to Christ, The First Christians."Anoisy offering of loose change will be received during the 11 a.m. Sunday service.A half-hour special needs Communion service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday. A light lunch and fellowship will follow. The service is for those who are restricted by mobility, disability or health related issues.

First English LutheranThe women of First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St., will gather for lunch from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Sunday in the social room. Food and beverage will be provided. To register, call the church at 724-283-2378.

Glade Run U.P.The Middle School Winter Retreat for Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, will be held Saturday and Sunday at Westminster Highlands. There will be no Youth Group on Sunday.Adults and youth, ages 13 and older, interested in playing on a church softball team should call 724-898-1016 or 724-898-9602.The Senior High Youth Group will host an Easter egg hunt at 10:30 a.m. Easter Sunday. The event is open to children in fifth grade and younger. Donations of small, wrapped candy can be left in the church office.

GraceWay CommunityBeth Ackelson and Ruth Ferko will provide music for the 10 a.m. Sunday service at GraceWay Community Church, Center Township Elementary School, Mercer Road, Center Township.Ayouth/parent meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Panera Bread.Orders for Easter flowers are now being taken. Flowers can be ordered in honor or memory of a loved one and will be used to decorate the sanctuary for the Maundy Thursday and Easter services. Orders are due Sunday. Cost is $6 for each plant. For information, call 724-272-5258.

Hill U.P.The Chancel Choir of Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St., will present its cantata at the 10:30 a.m. service April 1. The title is "Footprints in the Sand."Donations of baked goods for Meals on Wheels will be accepted April 1. Donors should take baked goods to the stage area of the Fellowship hall that morning. Donations should not include nuts, chocolate or icing.

Mt. Chestnut PresbyMount Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West Route 422, Franklin Township, will celebrate the American Cancer Society's Sunday of Hope this Sunday. Daffodils purchased by the congregation will decorate the sanctuary during the Sunday service.

North Main St. Church of GodHaven Student Ministries of North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext., will sponsor the drama "Heaven's Gates and Hell's Flames" at 7 p.m. Sunday through Tuesday in the main sanctuary. Tickets are free and are available at the church office.

Old Union PresbyThe spring play and talent show at Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, have been canceled.A patriotic community choir cantata will be performed June 24 at Mars Alliance Church. To participate, call Margie Rinaman at 724-625-2122. Rehearsals will be held Saturday mornings.A blood drive for Saxon Kiesewetter will be held March 31 at Crestview Church in Callery. For details, call 724-586-5430.

Park U.P.The Lenten Bible study, held in conjunction with St. Peter's Reformed Church, will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Park United Presbyterian Church, 115 E. Grandview Ave.

Saint Andrews U.P.Atureen luncheon will be held after the Sunday service at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 East Jefferson St. Pizza and beverages will be provided. Participants can take a garden salad or dessert to share.Order forms for Easter lilies are available in the Narthex. The flowers will be placed in the sanctuary for Easter. The name of the purchaser and a dedication will appear in the bulletin. Cost is $6 per plant. Orders are due to the church office by April 1.A six-session spring Bible study, "The Life You've Always Wanted," will begin April 15.

St. John U.C.C.A display of quilts and lap robes made by members of the quilter's group will be part of the 11 a.m. Sunday service at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City. The lap robes, made for children and elderly adults, will be donated to the Victim Outreach Intervention Center and area nursing homes.The adult choir and praise team will participate in a Community Choir Festival at 7 p.m. Sunday at Westminster United Presbyterian Church in Evans City.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranEaster flower orders are due Sunday at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St. A separate form is required for each dedication.An Agape soup and sandwich supper will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, followed by a Lenten service at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary.A pizza party and bread baking event for the First Holy Communion class will be held at noon Sunday.A Red Cross blood drive will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Monday in Fellowship Hall.

St. Peter's EpiscopalMen and teenage boys of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St., are invited to participate in a Dioscesan Men's Day from 8:30 a.m. to noon March 31 at St. Stephen's Church in Sewickley. Former Steelers Tunch Ilkin and Craig Wolfley are the main speakers. Participants should register at the church or call the office. Admission is free.Orders for Easter flowers in honor or in memory of a loved one are due Wednesday. Orders can be placed in the back of the church or by calling Jean Kirkpatrick.Donations of filled plastic eggs for the annual Easter egg hunt are needed. Adonation box will be available in the back of the church Sunday and April 1.

St. Paul R.C.A Spanish language Mass will be celebrated at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, North McKean Street. Confessions will be heard at 2 p.m. A social time will follow the Mass. Future Masses are scheduled for April 29 and May 20.

Trinity LutheranThe Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist will be celebrated at the 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 a.m. Sunday services at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township.Newly elected members of council, as well as those continuing to serve, will be installed during services this weekend.Orders for the American Cancer Society's daffodils are to be picked up and paid for Sunday in the narthex.Confirmation students and their mentors will gather after the 11 a.m. Sunday service for a light lunch and a discussion of gifts from God and for God.A meeting will be held Tuesday to plan Katie's Garden for the coming season. Crops most needed by Katie's Kitchen have been determined. Seed has been ordered and plants will be donated by the Jesteadt family. Beds are available for adoption. Volunteers are needed to assist with planting, weeding, watering and harvesting.The shared Wednesday Lenten service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Trinity.

Trinity PresbyRon McKissick will be the guest speaker for the Sunday service at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township.

White Oak Springs PresbyA covered dish luncheon will be held after the 9:45 a.m. Sunday service at White Oak Springs Presbyterian Church, 102 Shannon Road, Renfrew. Sunday School will follow the luncheon.

Zion U.M.Members of Zion United Methodist Church, Bear Creek Road, Sarver, may sign up for a photo appointment for the new church directory. Sign-up sheets are located in the narthex.The Rev. Jonathan Evans will lead community Lenten services at noon and 7 p.m. Wednesday at Cabot United Methodist Church. The Zion Church choir will provide music.Volunteers are needed for the graduate reception at Light of Life Rescue Mission in Pittsburgh on March 29. Those interested should complete the insert in the bulletin.The next Get Acquainted Luncheon will be held after the 10:45 a.m. service Sunday.