Butler Church of the NazareneGwen Atkinson and Gordon Thompson will provide music for the Sunday service at Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68.

Christ Community U.M.Kathy Mikesell, director of congregational care, will be honored with a covered dish luncheon at 12:15 p.m. Sunday in Oz Hall at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road. Mikesell has served the church for more than 12 years. Those attending should take a covered dish to share and their own table service. Dessert and beverages will be provided.Donations of home-baked goods are needed for the Meals on Wheels program. Donations should not include nuts, cream pies or frosting. Baked goods can be delivered to the table in Oz Hall hallway Sunday and Oct. 7. Pans, trays or boxes carrying donations will not be returned.

Clinton U.P.Janet Graham de Araujo, from Grace Memorial Hospital in Wagner, Bahia, Brazil, will speak at 7 p.m. Sunday at Clinton United Presbyterian Church, Route 228, Clinton Township. The hospital was founded in 1916 by the Board of Foreign Missions of The Presbyterian Church, U.S.A. During her youth, de Araujo and her family, natives of Evans City, moved to Bahia to work as missionaries. A fellowship time will follow in Fellowship Hall.For information, call 724-352-1293.

Christ's OutreachEnrollment is still being accepted for the Caravan Kid's Club program at Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave. The club meets from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays.A lock-in will begin at 7 p.m. Friday for Caravan members. Participants should take a sleeping bag and pillow. Pick-up time is 10 a.m. Saturday.

Community LifeCommunion will be celebrated at the 10:15 a.m. Sunday service at Community Life Church, McQuistion Elementary School.The next youth group meeting will take place Oct. 4 at the home of Ben and Amanda Ogle.

Covenant PresbyThe Rev. Fred Young, retired Baptist minister, will be the guest speaker for the 11 a.m. Sunday service at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St. The noisy offering of loose change will be received during the service.Dr. Kang-Yup Na, an associate professor in the Department of Religion, History, Philosophy and Classics at Westminster College, will lead the Seekers Class on Sunday. The class meets at 9:45 a.m. in the Assembly Room.

First BaptistFirst Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will be among congregations participating in a youth retreat from 5:30 p.m. Friday through 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Slippery Rock Baptist Camp, 130 Elliott Lane, Worth Township. The Rev. Rob Ingmire, senior pastor of Limestone's First Baptist Church, will be the featured speaker. "Surrendered Life" will be the theme of the retreat.Men and boys of the church are invited to a prayer breakfast at 8 a.m. Saturday in the Baptist Youth Center.The Berean Sunday school class will meet at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Old Country Buffet, 268 Moraine Pointe Plaza.Janet White will speak on "Leaving a Godly Legacy" at the Women's Missionary Fellowship meetings at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Baptist Youth Center. Erma Desmond and Mary Alice Parsons will host the morning and evening sessions, respectively. Projects include preparing cards and potholders for the Shepherds Home, making gifts for shut-ins and sewing squares for quilts. Participants should take postage stamps or money to buy stamps.

First English LutheranA new youth Sunday school class for students in grades 9-12 will be held Sundays at First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St. They will meet at 9:45 a.m. in the church library.The Junior Youth will meet from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Sunday. Blooming apples will be made.

First U.M.The Sparks of First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St., will perform at the 9:45 a.m. Crossfire Service Sunday in the Butler Junior High School auditorium.Drama practices for "A Christmas Tale" will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesdays in the sanctuary.

Glade Run U.P.On Saturday, the senior high youth of Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, will go on a retreat at Westminster Highlands. For information, call 724-898-1016.A blood drive will be held from 1 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 4 in Fellowship Hall.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranThe Faith Shapers of Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., will meet for a Fun and Friends Night from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the home of the Wagners. Participants should meet at the church and be picked up at the church. Friends are welcome.Angel Food orders will be distributed from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the social hall.A shut-in service with communion will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday. For assistance, call the church office at 724-283-0830

GraceWay CommunityAmber Crowe and Jenny Taylor will provide music for the 10 a.m. Sunday service at GraceWay Community Church, Center Township Elementary School, Mercer Road. Holy Communion will be served.The new adult Bible study, "How Do You Build a Tabernacle," will meet at 6:30 p.m. today at King's Restaurant, New Castle Road, Butler Township.

Hill U.P.Third grade students at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St., will receive their Bibles during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service.The Deacons will host a Fifth Sunday luncheon after the Sunday service. Fried chicken, dessert and beverages will be provided. Participants should take a side dish or salad to pass. Reservations are due Friday.Updated college addresses are due at the church office by Friday. Care packages will be assembled by the deacons Tuesday. Monetary donations will be accepted and should be marked "care packages."2008 calendars are available to purchase from the Hill Youth group. Cost is $10 per calendar and proceeds will benefit future mission trips.Kids' Club begins Wednesday for children age 3 through grade 4. A weekly donation of $2 per child is requested to cover the cost of meals.

Meridian U.P.The deacons of Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave., will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the library.The Sarah Elizabeth Circle will meet at 1 p.m. Oct. 4 in Room 15.

Mt. Chestnut PresbyA new women's Bible study based on the "Women of Faith" Bible series, will begin at 7 p.m. Monday at Mount Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old Route 422, Franklin Township. The 12-week class, titled "Managing Your Moods," is open to all women.The food cupboard will be open at 6:30 p.m. Monday. For details, call the church office.

New Life Christian MinistriesRelevant Youth of New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch Senior High School, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg, will hold an outdoor movie night at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the home of Tyler Kovach, 189 Love Road, Valencia. For details, contact youth leader Brad French at 724-372-0201 or brad@newlifexn.org.

North Main Street church of GodA scrapbooking workshop will be held at 6 p.m. Friday at the Haven at North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext., Butler Township. Workshops will be held the last Friday of each month at the Haven. Space is limited. For reservations, contact the church.Kris Byers and Colleen King will lead prayer, devotion exercises from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays. The class, Learn to Care 4 the Body God Gave You, is open to men and women.At 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Haven, student ministry parents are invited to attend a Family Comes First program with students. The ATA Taekwondo center will teach breakaway techniques, stranger warning signs, tips to deal with bullies and internet safety precautions.Registration is being accepted for Discovery Series classes, which meet at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 3 and 10. All classes must be taken in sequence. Both Wednesday evening classes must be attended for completion of the course.

Old Union PresbyOld Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will hold a budget forum at 7:30 p.m. today.The Men's Breakfast Club will meet Friday morning at Suzy Q's in Mars.Sign up in the back of the church to donate supplies or volunteer for the Mars Apple Fest on Oct. 6. For information, contact Linda Millson.

Park U.P.World Communion Sunday will be observed Oct. 7 at Park United Presbyterian Church, East. Grandview Avenue, Zelienople.The youth group will host a children's carnival during the Zelienople Fall Festival Oct. 13.

Saint Andrews U.P.Two new adult studies will begin during the 9:10 a.m. Sunday school time at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 East Jefferson St. One study explores what the Bible really says about angels, including their service to God and their ministry to people. It will be held in the Memorial Room. The other study, "Balance: Living with Life's Demands," will focus on how to balance competing pressures and demands on our time, energy and soul. This class will meet in the library.Asecond portrait shoot for the church pictorial which will be held from 3 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 16. For details or to sign up, call Susan Race.Dinner with Friends will be held at 6 p.m. Oct. 6, at the Hardwood Café. For reservations, contact Becky Thomas.A Blest Be The Tie That Binds fall service and supper will be held Oct. 7 for families unable to attend Sunday services. Worship will begin at 4 p.m. and will include communion. The service will last about 45 minutes. A dinner, hosted by the deacons, will be served at 5 p.m. Participants may dress casually. To attend the dinner, call the church office at 724-287-4777.Donations are being solicited for the Annual Church Rummage Sale set for Oct. 13.

St. John U.C.C.Blood pressure screening will be done after the 8:35 Alive and 11 a.m. worship services Sunday at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City.Bell Choir rehearsals began recently and are held at 6 p.m. Wednesdays.The St. John's Quilters will have their first meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in Fellowship Hall.The music committee will have a special meeting at noon Sunday, following the regular worship service.

St. Mary R.C.In honor of the feast of the "Little Flower of Jesus," St. Therese of Lisieux, the traditional blessing of roses will take place at 7 p.m. Monday at St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, Our Lady of Guadalupe, 101 W. High St., Kittanning. The blessing of roses will be part of the Closing Benediction. Special prayers to St. Therese will be part of the devotions.

St. Mary-Mother of God R.C. ChurchSt. Mary-Mother of God Roman Catholic Church, 608 High St., Freeport will host "Chosen and Cherished," a women's Bible study, by Kimberly Hahn for married women and women contemplating marriage beginning Oct. 7. They will meet from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. Sundays in the church hall for six weeks.

St. Richard R.C.St. Richard Roman Catholic Church, 3841 Dickey Road, Gibsonia, will celebrate confirmation at 7 p.m. Monday, with Bishop William Winter presiding. A reception will follow. Confirmation rehearsal will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday.

St. WendelinChurch volunteers are reminded the flea market will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at St. Wendelin Roman Catholic Church, 210 St. Wendelin Road, Summit Township.

Summit PresbyAll committees of Summit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Drive, Jefferson Township, are strongly encouraged to meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the church for all-committee night. For information, call the church office at 724-287-2378.

Trinity LutheranThe youth of Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township, will meet at 9 a.m. Saturday at the church to clean Henricks Road, for the Adopt-a-Highway program.Holy communion will be shared at the 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday services.The women's fellowship group, Faithful Friends, will gather after the 11 a.m. Sunday service to bake communion bread. A light lunch will be served.The McCandless Bell Choir will begin rehearsals Oct. 4. They will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays in the choir room. New members are needed. To sign up or for information, contact Patsy Ann Johnson at 724-283-6239.

Trinity PresbyGratitude Sunday will be observed on Sunday at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township. The guest speaker will be Kelly Wild, a student at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary.The Ruth Circle will meet at 11:30 a.m. Monday at King's Restaurant for lunch. After lunch, they will return to the church for Bible study and a meeting. Acollage of Ruth Circle activities is displayed near the left coat room entrance.The Children and Youth Choir will begin practice at 6 p.m. Sundays. Life Everlasting practice will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

Westminster P.C.A.The Gideons will make a brief presentation during worship Sunday at Westminster Presbyterian Church in America, 420 N. Main St.The Children's Church program begins Oct. 7. Children in kindergarten through grade 3 will be dismissed after the Children's Message to room 104 for their own worship time with Ginger Harbison.Members of the Women In the Church group who plan to attend the brunch and study from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 6 should sign up in Perrin Hall. Food donations for the brunch are needed. Avideo will be presented about the group's next Love Gift Offering.The officer's retreat will be held this weekend at Seneca Hills.

West Sunbury U.P.West Sunbury United Presbyterian Church, 215 East Church St., West Sunbury, will celebrate the sacrament of baptism during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service.Immediately following the service, the Fellowship Committee will host a Fifth Sunday Dinner.Offering plates are available at the church for donations to benefit the Butler County Emergency Relief Initiative.Anew program, J.O.L.T.! (Joining Others Living it Together), for youth in grades 7 to 12 will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturdays at Dassa McKinney Elementary School, beginning this week. The program will include games, food and discussions on faith. For details or to volunteer, call Joloyn Miller at 724-894-2090.

Zion LutheranThe God's Housekeepers cleaning team will meet at 6 p.m. Monday at Zion Lutheran Church, 266 Zion Church Road, Concord Township. Refreshments will be served.