Vonda Mishler and Gwen Atkinson will provide music for the morning service Sunday at Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68, Butler Township.

A family night will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be served and the movie "Ratatouille" will be shown.

An adult Christmas party will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Brown's Country Kitchen. For details, call the church at 724-482-4116.

Two new Sunday School classes will begin this week at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, Butler Township. The Rejoicing in Hope class will review characters in Luke's Gospel. Participants in the Tables of Eight class will review and discuss current events as they relate to the teachings of United Methodist Church. For information, contact the church office at 724-287-4462.The Surprising Christmas Pageant will be performed at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 16. Rehearsal times are 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. Adress rehearsal is planned Dec. 11. A family dinner will follow the pageant in Oz Hall.Donations of canned or boxed food items are needed to help the Covenant Food Pantry. Donations can be placed in the carts inside the lobby.

Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave., will host its Christmas dinner Dec. 15. Members should take a dish and a dessert to share. Music will be provided by the Tom Walker family and the Children's Choir.A youth ice skating party will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 9 at Blade Runners in Cranberry Township.

Community Life Church, McQuistion Elementary School, is collecting pasta and spaghetti sauce on Sundays during December for the St. Vincent DePaul Food Cupboard.Toys are now being collected for the Lighthouse toy drive.

The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be celebrated during the 11 a.m. Sunday service at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St. The first Advent candle will be lighted.A Special Needs Communion Service and luncheon for shut-ins, caregivers and church family will be held at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 6.Kang-Yup Na, associate professor in the Department of Religion, History, Philosophy and Classics, will lead the Seekers Class on Sunday. He will present an Advent program. The class meets at 9:30 a.m. in the Assembly Room.Members of the congregation will take a trip to the Rev. William McGary's "Colonial Williamsburg Farmstead" in Volant Saturday. Car pooling is available and members will leave the church at 3 p.m.The Covenant Cupboard Food Bank is requesting donations of tuna and noodles for December. Baskets to receive the donations are in the Jefferson Street hallway.

East Unity Presbyterian Church, 100 Campus Drive, Grove City, will observe Advent Holy Communion at the 11 a.m. Sunday worship service. The annual Christmas program will be held with music by dulcimer, guitar and mimes from Grove City College.

The deacons of Faith United Presbyterian Church, 1329 N. Main St. Ext., Center Township, will gather at 1 p.m. Saturday to decorate the church for Christmas.Communion will be celebrated at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. The Rev. William Jamieson will officiate.There is no catered dinner scheduled for this Sunday

Demonstrations of the Holy Spirit with evangelists Robert and Cynthia Modeste will be held at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday at the Faith Full Gospel Church, 310 E. New Castle St., Zelienople.

A Christmas walk-through event will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, 221 New Castle St. The program will include presentation of First Baptist Church and First Baptist Christian School choirs, a visual presentation of the Christmas story from Luke II, a family craft project, refreshments and a Christmas carol sing, accompanied by the school/church orchestra.An Apples of Gold women's Bible study will be conducted at 7 p.m. today in the home of Debbie Broad.The Women's Missionary Fellowship will meet Tuesday at Baptist Youth Center. Speaking from this year's theme, "Leaving a Godly Legacy," will be Judy Raisley at the 9 a.m. session and Lenna Calairi at the 7 p.m. session. Virginia Whitmire and Janet White will serve as the respective hostesses. Projects will include preparing pot holders for the Shepherds ministry, cutting squares for quilt, and preparing packages for missionaries and shut-ins.

An evening service will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday at First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St.

Communion will be celebrated at the 8:45 and 11 a.m. Sunday services at Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia.The Hanging of the Greens will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday. Pizza will be served. The event is open to all church families.The youth group is selling hoagies to raise funds for summer trips. Cost is $6.50 each. Orders will be ready Dec. 14. To order, call 724-898-1016.

Saturday is the last day to submit orders for the December Angel Food distribution at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St. Orders will be taken from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church.A Mystery Dinner will be held Sunday to celebrate the first Sunday in Advent. The event will begin at 5 p.m. in the social hall. For reservations, call the church office at 724-283-0830.Midweek Advent services will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Sanctuary.Orders are now being taken for the "Taste of Grace" cookbook. For information, call the church office.

The Ernie Taylor Family will provide music for the 10 a.m. Sunday service at GraceWay Community Church, Center Township Elementary School, Mercer Road. The first Sunday of Advent, will be celebrated. Rick and Susie Hilliard will light the first Advent Candle.The children's choir is preparing for its Christmas Eve presentation during Children's Church each Sunday. For details, call 724-290-7007.Orders are being accepted for Christmas poinsettias in honor or memory of loved ones or friends. Cost is $5.75 each and the plants will be used to decorate for Christmas Sunday and Christmas Eve services. For information, call 724-290-7007.

The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be celebrated at the weekend services at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St.An advent study on Christmas carols will begin at 9:15 a.m. Sunday in the Hall Memorial Lounge. The study will be led by the Revs. Fred Young and Clark Sawyer and continues through December 16.Those interested in participating in the guitar ensemble which will play at the 4 p.m. Christmas Eve family service should contact Brian Mueller. The group will rehearse at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 20.Poinsettias to decorate the chancel at Christmas may be ordered in honor or memory of loved ones. Cost is $7 each. Deadline to order is Dec. 9.Reservations for the Christmas dinner are due Sunday.Covenant Cupboard food request for December is cereal.

At 9:30 a.m. Saturday the deacons of Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave., will host a breakfast before decorating the church for Christmas.At noon Dec. 6, in Room 15 there will be a Christmas luncheon for the Sarah Elizabeth Circle. The speaker will be Connie Dunn.Parents Night Out will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 7. The Senior High Youth and their director will offer child care.

The Kids' Praise and Drama teams will share in worship leadership Dec. 9 at New Life Christian Ministries, South Butler Primary School, 328 Knoch Rd., Saxonburg. The Praise Team will lead the Gathering Time and share in the worship praise time. The fourth and fifth grade Praise Team will share in the offering time and provide the Offering of Praise. The Kids' Drama Team will present the worship drama before the message time.Relevant Student Ministries will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 9 at the home of Bill and Margaret Gebhart. For details, contact youth leader Brad French at 724-372-0201 or brad@newlifexn.org. Details are also available at www.liverelevant.com.The elders board and elders council will hold their annual meeting of corporation at 7 p.m. Dec. 12 at The Bridge, 102 Bay St., Penn Township.Persons interested in serving at the East Liberty Food Kitchen at 8:30 a.m. Dec. 15 should contact elder Rich McCarthy at 724-766-9047.

The Living Christmas Tree choir will have a full rehearsal including the children's choir, lighting and drama from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday at North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext. Another full rehearsal will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday.At the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service, Doug and Cindy Dodds will light the first Advent candle.An Inspirational Hymn Sing will be held form 6 to 7 p.m. Sunday in the Parlor. Music will be provided by Butch Gruver and devotions by Margie Noah. Light refreshments will be served.At 7 p.m. Wednesday, the Living Christmas Tree choir will have their final rehearsal including the children's choir, lighting and drama from 7 to 8:30 p.m.Poinsettias may be ordered in the church office to be placed in the sanctuary during the Christmas season in memory or honor of a loved one or in gratitude to God. Forms and prices are available at the church office. Deadline to place orders is Monday.

The youth of Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will decorate the church for Advent and Christmas on Saturday. All members are invitedHelp is needed in baking cookies and assembling trays for the Dec. 8 Christmas cookie sale.A Christmas dinner is planned Dec. 9.The tree in the back of the church is adorned with tags indicating gifts needed at the Mars Home for Youth. Members are asked to take a tag and return the unwrapped gift by Dec. 16.A Christmas card exchange is being planned, so members may exchange holiday greetings without postage costs.Orders are being taken for red, white and pink poinsettias. Cost is $6.50 each and orders are due Dec. 9. Asign-up sheet is in the back of the church.

The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be served at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St.The annual hanging of the greens will be held after the Sunday service. Alunch of pizza and pop will be served.

Springdale Lutheran Church, 1061 Mahood Road, Concord Township will be welcoming new members at the 9 a.m. Sunday service.

St. John's Reformed Church, Route 68 West and Benbrook Road, will celebrate the Sacrament of Communion at the 11 a.m. Sunday service.The annual Family Christmas Celebration will begin at 5:30 p.m. Sunday with a dinner. Talent selections will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Communion will be served at the 8:35 Alive and 11 a.m. Sunday services at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City.Solid Rock Café Youth Group will meet at 6 p.m. Sunday in the church youth center.ABible study will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesdays during December to focus on nativity stories in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke.

The women of St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., will hold their annual Christmas salad luncheon Tuesday in Fellowship Hall. Participants should take a salad to share and their own table service. The Rev. Towberman will present the Bible Study.The annual family Christmas party for the congregation will be held at 7 p.m. Dec. 7 in Fellowship Hall.The church will be decorated for Christmas on Dec. 12. Participants will meet from 4 to 6 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. For information, call Richard Gibala at 724-352-7133.An "Advent Adventure" will be held at the 11 a.m. Sunday service. Holy Communion will be served at both Sunday services.

Preparation of Christmas decorations at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St., will take place at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Parish Hall. Participants are invited to take a bag lunch and meet at noon.A sign-up is posted in the back of the church for Christmas poinsettias. Cost is $6 each and the deadline to order is Dec. 9.

Members of Summit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Drive, Jefferson Township, will gather at 9:30 a.m. Saturday to decorate the church for Christmas.Communion services will be held at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday.All committees of the church will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday to prepare recommendations for the session meeting the following Tuesday.

The Men's Group of St. Richard Roman Catholic Church, 3841 Dickey Road, Gibsonia, will hold a dinner and an Evening of Reflection at 6 p.m. Monday. The speaker will the Rev. Bill Bradley, administrator of Ascension Parish in Ingram. For reservations, call the church at 724-444-1971.

Remembrance of the Lord's Last 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.The Thiel Choir will host a Christmas concert at the college at 4 p.m. on Sunday. Members who wish to attend should contact Bob or Dixie Fleeger at 724-285-6758 to arrange transportation.A strategic planning meeting will be held form 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. All church members are welcome. The Men's Ministry will serve breakfast before the meeting.Hanging of the Greens will be held at noon on Saturday.Alight meal will be served at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. The Holden Evening Prayer will follow at 6:30 p.m.Butler County Children and Youth Services is asking for people who will buy gifts for Butler County children. Names and gift requests are available by calling CYS at 724-284-5156 and asking for Robin.

The Ruth Circle of Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township, will meet at noon Monday at Mama Rosa's Restaurant. Members should take a favorite story or poem to share.The Beaver-Butler Presbytery will conduct a service of installation Sunday for new pastor the Rev. Jeff Harris. Music will be provided by the Coventri Choir, the praise band Life Everlasting and the handbell choir. A luncheon will follow in Fellowship Hall.Hanging of the Greens and decorating for Advent will be held at 10 a.m. Dec. 8.A new men's Bible study group will begin in January. Participants should register at the church office and submit a preference for weekday or weekend meetings.

Communion will be served at the 10 a.m. Sunday service at Valencia Presbyterian Church, 80 Sterrett St., Valencia. Elder Dale Smith will provide music, and the first Sunday in Advent will be observed.Discovery Club will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Parents are welcome to stay and participate in an adult study.A Parent's Night Out will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 8. Child care will be available for children ages 10 and younger. There is no charge, but reservations are required by calling the church office at 724-625-2002.The annual community Christmas dinner will be held at 5 p.m. Dec. 15 in Fellowship Hall. The play "Don't You Love Christmas?" will be presented by the children and youth after the dinner. The dinner is free and open to the community. Reservations are due Dec. 9 by calling the church office.

The women of Westminster Presbyterian Church in America, 420 N. Main St., will gather at noon Saturday for a luncheon and study.The Furmans will light the first Advent candle at the Sunday service.A lunch and Hanging of the Greens will follow the service. Reservations are required.A Tinsels and Tears Concert, will be presented at 7 p.m. Monday by Thompson Miller Funeral Home

A holiday hymn sing will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 210 Westminster Road, Sarver. Many area vocalists and musicians will be featured. A fellowship hour and refreshments will follow.

West Sunbury United Presbyterian Church, 215 E. Church St., West Sunbury, will begin the celebration of Advent during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. During that service, the first candle of the Advent wreath will be lit.Following the service, the annual congregational and corporation meeting will be held for the election of officers and to examine the 2008 church budget. All active members are encouraged to attend.

The beginning of the Advent season will be observed during the 9:45 a.m. Sunday service at the White Oak Springs Presbyterian Church, 102 Shannon Road, Renfrew. The Lord's Supper will be celebrated.

Zion Lutheran Church, 266 Zion Church Road, Concord Township, will dedicate the new Nativity scene in memory of John Lee McGinnis at the 11 a.m. Sunday service. The first weekend in Advent will be celebrated by the lighting of the first candle.

The Angel Tree in the narthex at Zion United Methodist Church, Bear Creek Road, Sarver, has a few angels remaining. Volunteers may take a tag, purchase the gifts indicated and return wrapped gifts to the tree by noon Dec. 9. The identification label should be securely fixed to each wrapped package. Those unable to shop may make a monetary donation to the Hope Center. Donation envelopes are on the tree. All donations are used to purchase Christmas gifts for children from crisis families in our local area.Sign-up sheets are posted in the Narthex and on Donna Scholl's door for Brunch with Santa to be held at 11 a.m. Dec. 8. Registration is due Sunday. The program is open to children in grade 3 and younger.Paper products and stocking stuffers are being collected through Dec. 9 for the Cabot Food Bank. The donation box is in the narthex.