Religious roundup
Butler Church of the NazareneThe teens of Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68, Butler Township, are now selling 2008 pocket and wall catalogs. For information, call the church office or Jennie Reckner at 724-756-1341.
Calvary TempleAt 10 a.m. Sunday, Eternal Vision, Southern Gospel Music's Excelling New Artists winners, will be ministering at Calvary Temple Worship Center, 1465 Sampson St., New Castle.
Chapel on the HillRuss and Kim Kline, who travel internationally in prophetic ministry, will be at the Chapel on the Hill, Route 208, Emlenton, just off I-80 Exit 42, for the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday services. The prophetic conference will continue at the chapel at 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday.
Christ Community U.M.The Rev. Mary Gray Emmett will lead weekend services at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, Butler Township.Orders are being accepted for the annual sausage sale. Order sheets are available in the lobby and orders can be called in to the church office at 724-287-4462.Rehearsals for "The Surprising Christmas Pageant" begin Tuesday with the weekly Come and Get It program. Rehearsal times are 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Christ's OutreachChrist's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave., will host a free youth hay ride from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday. Participants should meet at the church.The Rev. Andrew Brewer will share the message at the Sunday service.Canned and boxed soups and crackers are being collected for the food bank during October.
Community LifeEd Elliott, a missionary to Africa, Australia and Vietnam, will speak about his ministry Oct. 28 at Community Life Church, McQuistion Elementary School.The youth group will gather at 7 p.m. Oct. 26 at the home of Ben and Amanda Ogle for a service and pumpkin carving contest.For more information, contact the church office at 724-287-3303, clcbutler@zoominternet.net, or www.clcbutler.org.
Covenant PresbyThe Seekers Class of Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St., will view and discuss a video on the subject of the early Christian Church Sunday. The class meets at 9:45 a.m. in the Assembly Room.The "Sister Bessie Mae" Fall Social will be held at 7 p.m. Oct. 27 in Fellowship Hall. Tickets are $8.
First BaptistAn Apples of Gold women's Bible study, sponsored by First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will be held from 7 to 9:30 p.m. today in the home of Debbie Broad.Church members and attendees are invited to a work day from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at the church. A continental breakfast will be provided.first English LutheranA junior high youth meeting will be held at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St.Senior high youth will hold a picnic from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Puchnick's home.Rehearsal for the contemporary service will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday.Acontemporary service will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday.
Glade Run U.P.The Cranberry Mothers of Multiples of Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, will hold a garage sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.
Grace @ Calvary LutheranThe youth of Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church to travel to a corn maze and have dinner. Participants will return to the church at 8 p.m.Sunday is Golden Agers Sunday. Alunch honoring members of 80 or more years will be held after the service. Those planning to attend should contact the church office.All newsletter items are due Monday at the office.
GraceWay CommunityRuth Ferko and Beth Yost will provide music for the 10 a.m. Sunday service at GraceWay Community Church, Center Township Elementary School, Mercer Road, Center Township.The youth group will gather Saturday for a party at the home of the Rankins. For information, call 724-504-7264.
Hill U.P.The Rev. Betsy McCormick will lead the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service of Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St., Butler. A reception will follow in the church fellowship hall. The instrumental ensemble will provide music for the service.McCormick and her husband, Barry Almy, will speak at the 9:15 a.m. Faith Builders breakfast Sunday. They will focus on their experiences as missionaries to the Sudan. Information on new adult classes beginning Oct. 28 will also explained. A continental breakfast will be provided.A fall tea will be held at 2 p.m. Oct. 28. Barb Bishop will speak on "Tea by Numbers." Reservations are due Oct. 25.Food and monetary donations are needed for the Covenant Cupboard. Food items should be placed in the food barrels in the overflow room.
Mars U.M.Mars United Methodist Church will hold revival services at 7 p.m. Sunday through Tuesday. Evangelists David and Alice Jean Parker will present the services. For information, call the Rev. Timothy Bowser, at 724-625-1488.
Meridian U.P.At the 11 a.m. Sunday morning worship service at Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave., the Heavenly Bells will be doing special music.New Life Christian MinistriesThe newest class of covenanting disciples will be welcomed during worship Sunday at New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch Senior High School, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg.A fall harvest picnic will be held after worship Sunday at the church property, 127 Knoch Road, Saxonburg. The mission team that will serve at Tapestries of Life Ministries in Guadalupe, Mexico, will prepare the meal. Donations will be accepted to assist with Mercy Mission Day, when the team distributes food, clothing and other needed items to people around the mission site.Relevant will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the home of Jim and Amy Brown, 447 Overbrook Drive, Valencia. For information, contact youth leader Brad French at 724-372-0201 or brad@newlifexn.org.Members who wish to volunteer at the East Liberty Food Kitchen Saturday should contact Rich McCarthy at 724-766-9047.
North Main Street Church of GodThe Celebrate Recovery program of North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext., Center Township, will celebrate its first anniversary until 9 p.m. today at the Haven. The speaker will be Celebrate Recovery representative Homer Clark. Music will be provided by Brad and Amy Schake.Compassion International will present the Journey of Compassion in concert at 7 p.m. Friday featuring Zane King, the Skyline Boys and Legacy Five in the sanctuary. No tickets are required; an offering will be collected.Noah's Park children and their families will gather at 3 p.m. Saturday at Schramm's Farm for a corn maze, hay ride and to see live animals.Old Union PresbyOld Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will hold a fellowship dinner after worship Sunday. Participants who are able should take a dish to share.The youth group will go to a corn maze on Friday. They will leave the church at 5 p.m. and return by 11 p.m.Saint Andrews U.P.Scottish heritage will be celebrated Sunday at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 East Jefferson St. The worship service will include a bagpipe performance. A soup and salad lunch will follow with Scottish soup and pastries.Acostume party for children will be held at 7 p.m. Friday. For details, contact Lori Haughey.St. John U.C.C.A Ministry of Sound workshop will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 27 at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City. Participants will learn about the church's sound system, sound board and sound ministry.The church will host its first craft show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 3 in Fellowship Hall.St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranCookie Care Packages will be prepared from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday in Fellowship Hall at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St. Those donating cookies are asked to divide them into individual sandwich bags. Donations can be taken to the church Sunday or by 9 a.m. Monday. Volunteers to pack cookies are welcome.Holy Communion will be served at the 8:30 and 11 a.m. services Sunday.St. Peter's EpiscopalAll Saints Day will be observed Nov. 4 at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St. A sign-up sheet is located in the back of the church for parishioners to write the names of loved ones to be remembered.Kathy Kemerer will perform an organ recital from 12:15 to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday.There will be a mini-retreat for the vestry from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday.Children are invited to bring a painted pumpkin to the church Sunday. Parishioners will vote for their favorite pumpkin after the 10:30 a.m. service.St. Richard R.C.Life Teen will sell hoagies after Masses Saturday and Sunday at St. Richard Roman Catholic Church, 3841 Dickey Road, Gibsonia.The church will hold its annual Oktoberfest at 6 p.m. Saturday in the Social Hall. Child care will be provided off-site. Children must be registered. Cost for the adult-only Oktoberfest is $30 per person. No tickets will be sold at the door. For reservations, call the church office at 724-444-1971.Free blood pressure screening will be offered following the 8 a.m. Mass Sunday.Summit PresbyCongregational meetings will be held after the 8:30 and 11 a.m. services Sunday at Summit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Drive, Jefferson Township. The meetings will focus on a custodial position at the Christian Community Outreach Building.A Minute for Mission presentation on the Loaves and Fishes Food Bank will be held during the 11 a.m. Sunday service.Information for the November newsletter is due to the office Monday.Trinity LutheranThe celebration of the Lord's Supper will be observed at the 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday services at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township. The 6:30 p.m. Saturday service will be a healing service.The Worship and Music and Fellowship Committees will host an evening of music and Scripture at 6:30 p.m. Sunday to introduce the new worship book and hymnal. Pie and ice cream will be served after the presentation. An offering will be collected for the church music budget.There will be rehearsal for all 9th grade confirmation students after the 11 a.m. Sunday services.Registration is still being accepted for the Youth Quake program for students in grades 6 to 9. For details, see Lisa Blackburn or the Rev. Peter Nordby.Trinity PresbyThe Rev. Fred Young will be the guest speaker Sunday at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township.Volunteers from Trinity will serve from 9 a.m. to noon Monday at the Covenant Food Cupboard.A church directory is being assembled. Members are asked to stay at the church after the service Sunday to have a photograph taken. Address and phone number updates should be given to Jackie Rogers in the narthex before having a photograph taken.A soup and sandwich supper is being planned for Nov. 3. Volunteers are needed to make soups and desserts and to set up for the event. To volunteer, contact Sandy Gardner.Valencia PresbyValencia Presbyterian Church, 80 Sterrett St., Valencia, is working on an updated VPC Family Photograph Album. Members should stop by the lounge Sunday or Oct. 28 to schedule a photograph appointment. Portraits will be taken from 3 to 9 p.m. Nov. 5 and 6. All church family members who participate will get a free album and a free 8-by-10-inch portrait.A children's church staff meeting will be held after the 11:15 a.m. service Oct. 28. Those unable to attend should contact Angie Gillis.Trunk or Treat will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31. Congregational members will meet in the church parking lot to pass out treats to neighborhood children during the borough's trick-or-treat hours.West Sunbury U.P.The Outreach and Evangelism Committee of the West Sunbury United Presbyterian Church, located at 215 E. Church St., West Sunbury, will host a hoagie luncheon after the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service.A plastic jug with a white lid is located in the narthex to collect donations to purchase fresh fruit for Thanksgiving and Christmas food pantry baskets. Checks should be made payable to the Moniteau Food Pantry and designated as "fresh fruit."The Fellowship Committee is seeking monetary donations to send packages to the college students and military personnel. Names and addresses of recipients should be submitted to the church office by calling 724-637-2436.Zion U.M.The Faithful Friends Fall Work Day will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 27 at Zion United Methodist Church, Bear Creek Road, Sarver. Participants will rake leaves, clean gutters and do other winterizing projects for friends of the church. Those who can help or those who need help with home projects should contact Sally Fox.Church and Society is collecting CROP Walk donations. Pledge monies should be given to Sue Fritz.
