Bakerstown AllianceBakerstown Alliance Church, 4030 Bakerstown Road, Gibsonia, will be starting a new study based on the book "In A Pit With a Lion On A Snowy Day" by Mark Batterson. The study will begin during the 10 a.m. service Sept. 30 and will continue through Nov. 11. A small group curriculum also is being presented as part of the program. Books and study guides are available through the church.For information, call the church at 724-443-7040 or e-mail the Rev. Dan Borchert at dan_borchert@yahoo.com.

Butler Church of the NazareneMilie Martsolf and Marilyn Iden will provide music for the Sunday morning service at Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68, Butler Township.District Training Day is Sept. 29. For details, call the church office or AI Martsolf at 724-282-0908. Cost is $5.A baptismal service is planned for Oct. 14. Anyone interested in being baptized, should call the church office at 724-482-4116.

Calvary TempleMado Fernandez will be the guest speaker at 10 a.m. Sunday service at Calvary Temple Worship Center, Route 422 West, 1465 Sampson St., New Castle. Mado and her late husband Ruben were pastors of a church in Oviedo, Spain, since the 1960s. Mado continues to serve throughout Oviedo and Northern Spain.

Chapel on the HillThe Chapel on the Hill Assembly of God, 6202 Highway 208, Emlenton, will celebrate its 25th anniversary Oct. 7. The event will begin with a 10 a.m. service including music and guest speakers, David and Karen Brickley. A time of fellowship/appetizers will be enjoyed at noon and dinner will follow at 12:45 p.m. Participants should register before Sept. 23 by calling 724-867-6771 or e-mailing chapelonthehill@embarqmail.com.

Christ Community U.M.Members of Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, Butler Township, participating in the eight-week study "Invitation to the Old Testament," should meet at 12:15 p.m. Sunday. The class involves daily reading assignments and will meet for 90 minutes each week. For information, call the church office at 724-287-4462.Volunteers are needed to serve and bake treats for the church's new Café open from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Sundays. The Café is open to everyone and is funded by donations. To volunteer, call the church office.

Christ's OutreachThe youth group of Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave., will have a lock-in Friday night. The event will begin at 7 p.m. Cost is $15 to participate in bowling, laser tag, movies and food.The Caravan Kids club will have a free lock-in at 7 p.m. Sept. 28 in the church gym. Children are encouraged to invite a friend. Permission slips are available from Caravan Club leaders at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the church.

Community LifeCommunity Life Church, McQuistion Elementary School, has announced its next Wednesday series, based on the book "Driven by Eternity" by John Bevere, will begin at 7:15 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Butler YWCA, 120 W. Cunningham St. Cost for the workbook/devotional is $13, and the book is also $13. The series will continue for 14 weeks.

Covenant PresbyThe Rev. William Jamieson will lead the 11 a.m. Sunday service at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St.The Covenant Cupboard Food Bank is requesting donations of ketchup, mustard and mayonnaise for September. Baskets to receive donations are in the Jefferson Street front hallway. Monetary donations are also accepted.Dr. Kang-Yup Na, an association professor in the department of religion, history and philosophy and classics at Westminster College, will lead the Seekers Class at 9:45 a.m. Sunday. He will speak on the "Lessons from Job."

First BaptistThe next meeting of the Women of First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will be at 9:45 a.m. Sunday in the sanctuary. They will discuss plans for the year.

First U.M.A movie night will be held Sunday in the sanctuary at First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St. The movie "Road to Redemption" will be shown. Refreshments will be served after the movie in Asbury Chapel.Practices for the Christmas drama will begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday in Epworth Center.The second annual church golf outing will be held Friday at Oakview Country Club. Registration begins at noon and the shot gun start is at 1 p.m. Cost is $75 for 18 holes of golf, a cart, lunch, dinner, water and prizes. For information, call the church office at 724-283-6160.

Glade Run U.P.The Middle School Youth of Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, will hold a Lock-In beginning at 10:42 p.m. Friday. All youth are invited to attend. For information, call 724-898-1016.Sunday is Youth Sunday. The youth will speak of their mission trip to the Ringgold School for the Deaf in Ringgold, Ga., and the Great Escape conference in Johnstown.Information on the many small groups that are starting, is available in the church office or by calling 724-898-3503.The choirs are looking for new members. The Chancel Choir rehearses at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, The Passionate Praise Choir and Celebrant Singers at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays and the The Chimes for Christ Bell Choir at 8:15 p.m. Thursdays. For information, call 724-538-9817 or 412-841-2270.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranThe Bell Choir at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., has rescheduled its rehearsal for 7 p.m. Tuesday.Catechism for students in grades 6 and 7 will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Parents are encouraged to attend the first meeting.

GraceWay CommunityBeth Ackelson and Mark Schoenfeld will provide music for the 10 a.m. Sunday service at GraceWay Community Church, Center Township Elementary School, Mercer Road.Beginning today, the Thursday evening adult Bible study, The Tabernacle, will now be held at 6:30 p.m. at King's Restaurant.The youth group will now meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays at 434 Brown Ave. For information, call 724-504-7264.

Hill U.P.The Celebrate a Life offering will be received at weekend services of Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second Street. Special offering gifts will be received in honor and memory of family members. Birthday cake will be served following the Sunday service.Tuesday morning Bible study begins at 9:30 a.m. in the Hall Memorial Lounge.Registration for Kids' Club is being accepted for children ages 3 through grade 4. The fall session begins Oct. 3 at 5:30 p.m. with music, dinner, Bible study and crafts. Adult volunteers are needed to staff the program. Food donations of veggie and fruit trays, cookies, and drink pouches are also needed. Contact Kathy Sawyer to register or to donate food items.The Beaver Butler Presbytery will hold its monthly meeting at the church on Tuesday, beginning at 4 p.m. Volunteers are needed to help serve dinner, staff the registration table and to provide assistance with parking. Contact the church office to volunteer.

Mars AllianceScott Kelly has been appointed to the staff of Mars Alliance Church, Route 228, Mars, to serve as Impact Ministries Youth Director.Alongtime church member, Kelly is a 2006 graduate of Geneva College, earning a bachelor of arts degree in student ministries. He assists the Rev. Paul Cope with Sunday services and directs the Impact Ministries Wednesday evenings at the church.

Meridian U.P.Sewing Day will be at 10 a.m. Monday in McCaslin Hall at Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave. Participants should take a lunch. Beverages will be provided.

Mt. Chestnut PresbyThe golfers of Mt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422, Franklin Township, will meet for a lunch after the 11 a.m. Sunday service. Following lunch, the group will travel to the Mt. Chestnut Executive Golf Course for a golf scramble.Children and youth are encouraged to participate in Kids Prayer At The Pole Wednesday. Information is available at schools.

New Life Christian MinistriesRelevant youth of New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch High School, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg, will attend the Knoch football game on Friday. They will also gather at 6:30 p.m. Saturday for an ultimate Frisbee and movie night at Emmy Marshall's home, 447 Leasureville Road, Cabot. For information, contact youth leader Brad French at 724-372-0201 or brad@newlifexn.org.A women's retreat will be held Oct. 5 through 7 at Kathy Dickson's camp in Prince Gallitzin State Park, Johnstown. There is no cost for the retreat but those participating are asked to take food items for the meals. Those attending should also take their own bedding, towels and personal hygiene items. For information or to sign up, contact Dickson at 724-433-2724.

North Main Street church of GodAt 5 p.m. Friday, Haven's ministry students of North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext., will leave for the second annual Team Building Retreat and EcoChallenge in Somerset. They will return Sunday.Kids age 4 through grade 5 are invited to join Children's ministry director, Kris Byers, for a new video series study, "Chemical Reaction." They will meet at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.The Women's Word Share, a Bible study group for women of all ages, will begin its fall study on "Fall Back into His Word." They will meet at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday. Child care is provided.At 9:30 a.m. Sundays Haven University, the student Sunday morning group, will offer small group sessions for youth in grades 10 to 12. Their study, entitled "Apologetics, Creation and Evolution," is led by Jeff Wilhelm. Tina Kelly will lead a study for youth in grades 6 to 9 entitled "Dare to Be a Daniel."

Old Union PresbyThe Church Growth Team of Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will meet after worship this week.

St. John U.C.C.The singles group of St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City, has planned an entertainment gathering Saturday. Members will travel to the Red Barn Theater to see the play "Incorruptible."A craft show is being planned for Nov. 3. Crafters are needed. For information, call the church office at 724-538-8124 or visit www.StJohnsEvansCity.com.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranThe Senior High Youth group of St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., will hold a spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the church. A donation of $6 for adults and $4 for children under age 12 is suggested. Tickets will be available at the door and takeouts will be available.Members who have signed up to make Chrismons for the Christmas trees should plan to attend an organizational meeting at 7 p.m. Oct. 3 in the Family Bible Classroom.The Eve Bible Study will begin the fall season at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the church lounge. The group will continue the Woman of God series.

St. Peter's EpiscopalAnyone interested in being confirmed or joining St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St., should sign up in the back of the church as soon as possible.The Fall Rummage Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Volunteers are welcome.In conjunction with the Steve Wingfield Festival, the church will be open to the community for prayer from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesdays.

St. Richard R.C.St. Richard Roman Catholic Church, 3841 Dickey Road, Gibsonia, will hold a Teen Life in the Spirit Seminar from 1 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday. Dinner is included.The Pastoral Council will meet at 8 p.m. Sept. 27.

Summit PresbyThe men of Summit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Drive, Jefferson Township, will meet for breakfast and a Bible study at 8 a.m. Saturday.A Presbytery meeting will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Hill United Presbyterian Church in Butler. Members who wish to attend should call the church for car pool information, 724-287-2378.High school youth are encouraged to attend the See You at the Pole breakfast at 6:15 a.m. on Wednesday in Fellowship Hall. Following the breakfast, the youth will be driven to their respective schools for the See You at the Pole event at 7 a.m. For information, call Carol Novy at 724-287-2378.

Trinity LutheranThe Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be celebrated at the 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday services, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township.New Sunday school classes for adults will be held at 9:45 a.m. Sundays. They include a Bible study on the book of Acts, a men's book/discussion group on the book "Tender Warrior" and a class discussing Lutheran Roots. The prayer shawl ministry also meets at this time.Trinity Youth will hold their fall kick-off from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday. They will have a photo scavenger hunt during the afternoon and meet at Lutherlyn for supper at 5 p.m.The church van will be available for transportation to White Oak for a 4 p.m. Sunday service as the Rev. Brian Evans, a former vicar at Trinity, is installed as pastor of Faith Lutheran Church. The Rev. Tom Pierotti will lead the service. Areception will follow.

Trinity PresbyPastoral candidate Jeff Harris will deliver the sermon Sunday at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township. A congregational meeting will follow the service to approve the pastoral candidate and his terms of call. Coventri Choir and the praise band Life Everlasting will provide the music ministry.A Meet and Greet tureen dinner will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday in Fellowship Hall to meet Harris and his family. Participants should take a dish to share and table service. Beverages will be provided.The handbell choir will resume rehearsals at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. New members are welcome.

Westminster PresbyWestminster Presbyterian Church in America, 420 N. Main St., has announced small groups for youth in grades 6 to 12. The Superchicks group for girls and the Summit group for guys will meet at 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays.

West Sunbury U.P.The Chancel Choir of the West Sunbury United Presbyterian Church, 215 E. Church St., West Sunbury, will hold a picnic at 1 p.m. Sunday at the home of Bob and Marty Borland, 302 Mack Road. All choir members and their families and prospective choir members are invited. Those attending should take a chair, side dish to share and his or her own table service. The Steeler game will be shown.The Fellowship Committee will host a fifth Sunday dinner following the morning service Sept. 30 in the social hall. Rolls and beverages will be provided. Participants should take a covered dish to share and their own table service. An offering will be collected for the Butler County Emergency Relief Initiative.

Zion LutheranYouth Sunday will be observed during the 11 a.m. Sunday service at Zion Lutheran Church, 266 Zion Church Road, Concord Township.

Zion U.M.Volunteers from Zion United Methodist Church, Bear Creek Road, Sarver, are needed to finish sewing school bags for Africa by Sept. 30. Bags can be picked up in the library. For information, contact Doris Sell.Items are now being collected for College Boxes that will be mailed to students away at colleges and universities. A collection box is located in the narthex. Monetary donations are also being accepted to offset shipping costs. Names and addresses of possible recipients should be submitted to the church office.Prison Outreach Ministries is in need of materials for Disciple Bible studies. A study Bible can be purchased for $20 and "Disciple" workbooks cost $30. Donations made by check can be written to Zion with "Prison Outreach" on the memo line. Donations can be placed in the offering plate during services.