Butler Church of the NazareneMillie Martsolf and Marilyn Iden will present music for the 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship service at Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road, Butler Township.The Caravan Blue and White Dinner will be at 6:30 p.m. Friday.The Senior Adults will take a trip to the Aviary and Breadworks bakery Monday. The cost is $6. The van will leave the church at 9:30 a.m. For information, call the church at 724-482-4116 and leave a message.

Community LifeCommunity Life Church, McQuistion Elementary School, will collect paper products during March for the St. Vincent DePaul Food Cupboard.The Youth Group will hold its next meeting from 7:30 to 9 p.m. March 20 at the home of Ben and Amanda Ogle.

Covenant PresbyThe 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 Covenant Cupboard food bank is requesting donations of soda crackers or graham crackers during March. Baskets to receive the donations in the front hallway.

First BaptistAn Apples of Gold. Bible study sponsored by First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will be held at 7 p.m. today at the home of Debbie Broad.The Berean Sunday school class will host a class social at 5:30 p.m. Friday at Baptist Youth Center.The Women's Missionary Fellowship will meet Tuesday at Baptist Youth Center. Judy Hemphill will speak at the 9 a.m. session and Jean Flatt at the 7 p.m. session. Patty Broad and Peggy Bable will serve as the respective hostesses. Projects will include cutting squares for quilts, preparing baby blankets and birthday cards and preparing boxes to ship to missionary Felicia Gana.

First English LutheranAn evening service will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday at First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St.A Lenten service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Oak Hills Church. The Rev. Tim Bupp will lead the service.The senior high youth group will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at Family Bowlaway. Participants can take a friend. Members of the junior high youth group may also attend.

Glade Run U.P.The 8:45 and 11 a.m. Worship Planning committees of Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, will meet together at 7 p.m. Monday.There will be a blood drive from 1 to 6:30 p.m. March 6 in Fellowship Hall. It is open to the public.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranAngel Food orders will be distributed from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St.The property work day scheduled for Saturday has been postponed until March 15.The Grace-Full Needles has rescheduled its Saturday meeting for 1 p.m. March 8.

GraceWay CommunityJenny Taylor and Edith McCandless will provide music for the 10 a.m. Sunday service at GraceWay Community Church, Center Township Elementary School, Mercer Road, Center Township.Easter flowers may be ordered through March 9. Lillies, tulips and hyacinths are available for $6 per plant. Flowers can be purchased in honor of or in memory of a loved one. To order, call 723-272-5258. Flowers will be used at the Maundy Thursday and Easter services.

Hill U.P.The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be celebrated at weekend services of Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St. The instrumental ensemble will provide music selections for the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. The ensemble is under the direction of Nathan Moses.Reservations are being sought for the Easter breakfast, to be held at 9:15 a.m. March 23. Those interested should use the sign up at the Deacon's table.The Hill Youth Chorale will hold auditions Sunday and March 30 for vocalists in grades seven to 12. Registration forms for the auditions are available from any chorale member or director Kathy Sawyer.Food donations for the remaining sessions of Kids' Club are still needed. Cookies or veggie and fruit trays are requested.Covenant Cupboard food requests for March are noodles and tuna.

Meridian U.P.Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave., will hold a Mission Prayer Breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Saturday in room 15.The special offering for March will go to One Great Hour of Sharing.The Sarah Elizabeth Circle will meet at 1 p.m. March 6 in Room 15. All women are invited.

Mt. Chestnut PresbyA women's self-defense class will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at Mount Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422, Franklin Township. The event, open to all women and girls of the church, will include devotions and a light breakfast.The Men and Boys' Dinner will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday. The dinner will be prepared by the women of the church and Don Wigton will speak about the outdoors, nature and God. The cost is $8 per adult and reservations are requested but not required. The event is open to the community.Communion will be served at the 8:45 and 11 a.m. Sunday services.The food cupboard will be open at 6:30 p.m. Monday. For details, call the church office.

New Life Christian MinistriesStudent ministries and youth leader Brad French will give the message at the 10 a.m. Sunday service at New Life Christian Ministries, South Butler Primary School, 328 Knoch Rd., Saxonburg. Communion will be served.A time of commitment for the 40 Day Spiritual Journey will be held Sunday.Planners of the Moraine Park Summer Festival with Steve Wingfield will hold a volunteer recruitment rally at 7 p.m. Monday at Community Alliance Church, 800 Mercer Road, Center Township. For details or to serve on a festival team, call 724-431-2397.Relevant Student Ministries will hold a Spring Bash lock-in March 7 and 8 at the Rose E. Schneider YMCA in Cranberry Township. The event is open to students in grades six to 12. The free event will include a band, inflatable games, a movie, 3-on-3 tournament, games, dodge ball and swimming. For details, contact French at 724-372-0201 or brad@newlifexn.org. Details and permission forms are also available at www.liverelevant.com.

North Main Street church of GodThe Board of Directors of North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext., will meet at 7 p.m. today in the conference room.The Women's Word Share will begin their new study, "Living Your Life as a Beautiful Offering," from 9:45 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday. Women of all ages are invited. Child care will be provided.The Women of the Church of God will meet at 1 p.m. March 6 in the parlor for the installation of officers and a presentation about identity theft.Easter lilies may be ordered through the church office in memory or honor of a loved one or in gratitude to God. All orders are due March 17.

Old Union PresbyAnyone interested in organizing the March 9 fellowship dinner at Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, should speak to Julie Meeder or Peter deVries.The Victim Outreach Intervention Center is seeking supplies for the families they serve. This month they are collecting cleaning supplies, seasonal clothing, twin sheet sets and kitchen utensils and dishes. Sherry Cashdollar will deliver the donations on March 6. To donate something, contact her.Tom McMeekin will speak at the Mars Ministerium's Lenten luncheon Friday. The theme will be "Offering Grace." The luncheon will be held from noon to 1 p.m. at Mars United Presbyterian Church.The Christian Education Committee is looking for ideas to revise or replace Kids Nite as the program for preschool and elementary age children. To submit ideas, contact Barb Cashdollar or Peter deVries.The church will serve a homeless shelter meal March 7. To donate supplies or volunteer, sign up in the back of the church.

Saint Andrews U.P.The Chancel Choir of Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St., is accepting new members as it prepares for its "Christians Arise" performance on Palm Sunday. The choir rehearses at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays.Dinner with Friends will meet at 6 p.m. Saturday at Serventi's Restaurant, South Chestnut Street. For reservations, call Becky Thomas by Friday.Breakfast with the Bunny will be held at 9:30 a.m. March 8. Games, crafts, an egg hunt and visits with the Easter Bunny will follow the breakfast.Order forms for Easter lilies are available in the narthex. The cost is $6.25 per plant, and plants can be taken home after Easter services. All orders are due to the church office March 10.

St. John U.C.C.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.The Hospitality and Church Growth Committee will provide a Lenten luncheon after the 11 a.m. Sunday service.The Solid Rock Cafe Youth Group will be having a skating party and pizza Sunday at North Park Skating Rink. Participants should meet at the church by 3:30 p.m. Permission slips are required.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranA Passover Seder dinner will be held at 6 p.m. March 19 in fellowship hall at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St. Reservations are required by calling the church office.

St. Peter's EpiscopalA parish health team meeting will be held at 6:15 p.m. today at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St. Pizza will be served.A meeting to recruit volunteers for the Steve Wingfield Festival to be held in June will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Community Alliance Church, Mercer Road, Center Township.Training sessions for acolytes, lay Eucharistic visitors and lay readers will be conducted Saturday at Trinity Cathedral in Pittsburgh. For information or to arrange to carpool, contact Glenn Crytzer or call the church office at 724-287-1869.Orders for Easter flowers in honor or in memory of loved ones can be made in the back of the church. Cost is $7.25 for each plant and the deadline for orders is March 12. Payment details are available in the bulletin.

St. Richard R.C.St. Richard Roman Catholic Church, 3841 Dickey Road, Gibsonia. will host a fish fry from 4 to 7:30 p.m. March 7 in the social hall. Takeouts will be available. Proceeds benefit the building fund. For information, call the church office at 724-441-1971. Life Teen will present the Living Stations of the Cross at 8 p.m., following the fish fry.Eucharistic Adoration will be held from 7:30 to 9 p.m. March 11 and from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 13.A baptism preparation class will be held at 7:45 p.m. March 11. To register, call the church office.A Lenent Reconciliation service will beheld at 7 p.m. March 13. Following the service, several priests will be available for private confession.

Summit PresbyCommunion will be served at the 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday services at Summit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Drive, Jefferson Township.All committees will meet at 7 p.m. Sunday at the church.

Trinity LutheranCommunion will be served at the 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday services at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center TownshipSunday is the last day to place orders for daffodils to benefit the American Cancer Society. An order sheet is posted on the bulletin board in the narthex. Orders must be paid for and picked up at the church March 30. The daffodils are $8 per bunch and $15 for a bunch with a vase.There will be a men's breakfast at 8 a.m. Saturday in fellowship hall.Sunday will be the last day for youth in grades ninth to 12 to register for Youthfest to be held April 25-27 at Lutherlyn. The theme is "Come Party with Mary and Mel Weekend." Registration forms are posted on the youth bulletin board.A trip to Heinz Chapel for compline service is planned for Sunday. Participants will leave the church at 7:15 p.m. and return around 10:30 p.m. To attend, contact the church office at 724-287-1977.Those interested in joining the strategic planning committee should attend a meeting at 7:30 p.m. today at Panera Bread. The theme of the meeting is communications.

Trinity PresbyThe Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be celebrated at worship Sunday at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township. New members will be welcomed during the service. A luncheon will follow in fellowship hall.The Ruth Circle will meet at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at King's Restaurant, New Castle Road, Butler Township. After lunch, they will return to the church for a meeting and Bible study.A sign-up sheet is posted in the narthex for the interfaith softball league. For information, contact Jeff Orsborn.

Zion U.M.The women's group of Zion United Methodist Church, Bear Creek Road, Sarver, provides subscriptions to the Upper Room devotional in large print for age 80 and older. To receive one, call Amy Haponski. Regular-sized print devotionals are available in the narthex for free.All Prayer Warriors should contact Karen Alwine to update the prayer chain list. E-mail address or phone number changes should also be provided. New ministry members are welcome.Volunteers are needed to sew school kit bags. Fabric has already been cut. To help, contact Doris Sell or Ginger Miller.The Wednesday Lenten services will be held at noon and 7 p.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Sarver. The Rev. John Getsy will lead the service and St. Paul's Praise Team will provide music.