Butler Church of the NazareneDebby Shutak and Marilyn Iden will provide special music for the Sunday morning worship service at the Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68. The Rev. Chris Easton, pastoral candidate from Florida, will speak at both the morning worship service and the evening service. There will be an all-church reception for Rev. and Mrs. Easton at 7 p.m. Saturday.Both the Sunday school and church boards will meet Tuesday.The community dinner will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. Participants should take a dish to share. The Rev. Don Chamberlain will speak at the 7 p.m. worship service Wednesday.

Christ Community United Methodist Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, will welcome all ages for touch football at 2 p.m. Sunday on the front lawn on Sunday. For more information, call 724-637-2954.The Covenant Food Cupboard is seeking donations of ketchup, mustard and mayonnaise.

Community Life Church Community Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary School and the congregation will hear a message entitled, "Hell — Is It Real?" Sunday.The church is collecting pasta and sauce for the St. Vincent DePaul Food Cupboard.The monthly youth group meeting will be held from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Ogle's home.For more information, contact the church office at 724-287-3303, clcbutler@zoominternet.net or www.clcbutler.org.

Cornerstone ChurchCornerstone Church will bring Candy Land to life from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at the church, Suite 706 Thomson Park Drive in Thomson Business Park off of Rochester Road in Cranberry Township.Children will pick a candy cane in Peppermint Forest, receive a treat from Gramma Nut and enjoy a taste of Chocolate Swamp. These are a few of the stops as they play the game and travel the board toward Candy Castle, where they will find the sweetest treat of all. Families are invited to enjoy this free family fun event.For more information call at 724-772-2970 or visit cornerstoneumchurch.org.

Covenant PresbyterianCovenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St., will host international peacemakers Dionisia Ramos of Peru and Jimmy Wells of Arizona at 7 p.m. Monday. They will give a visual presentation, followed by refreshments and fellowship. The Butler area Presbyterian churches will sponsor the visit.The Rev. Jim Swanson will lead the Seekers adult Sunday school class's final session on the Myers-Briggs type indicator, at 9:45 a.m. Sunday in the assembly room.

Faith Fellowship AllianceFaith Fellowship Alliance Church, 200 Faithway-Fared Drive, will host the Butler Alliance Women's Ministries fall event at 7 p.m. tonight. The featured speaker will be Theresa Bill, missionary to Republic of Congo. Refreshments will be served.Ministry leaders are reminded that annual reports are due by Sunday.Prayer focus for Sunday is praise and worship.

First Baptist All associated with First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., are invited to participate in a workday from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. A continental breakfast will be served in the Baptist Youth Center at 8 a.m. Women and teenagers are welcome to take part in an all-church craft day at the center beginning at 10 a.m.The Berean Sunday school class will share a brunch at 9 a.m. Sunday in the Baptist Youth Center.A Senior Saints Color Tour, sponsored by the Association of Independent Baptist Churches of Western Pennsylvania, is scheduled for Tuesday. A bus or van will leave the church at 9:30 a.m. for to Slippery Rock Baptist Camp. The day's events will last until 2 p.m. and will include an early bird special of coffee, tea and snacks; lunch, a hymn sing, a devotional and a camp ministry update.

First Baptist Church of Evans CityFirst Baptist Church of Evans City, 242 S. Washington St., Evans City, will hold an all-church luncheon after the Sunday morning service.The church will minister to the residents of Evergreen Nursing Center at 2:30 p.m. Sunday.

First English Lutheran A healing service will be held at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at the First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St.The second journey into hidden Butler will follow the 11 a.m. Sunday service.Evening Bible study will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

First United Methodist First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St., will hold a special event at 6 p.m. Sunday in the sanctuary entitled "Drugs and Your Kids." Speakers will discuss the newest issues of drugs and kids. Speakers will be Pastor Dave, Kevin Mattison, Tai Brown and others with expertise in this area.

Glade Run United Presbyterian The nominating committee of Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, will meet at 7 p.m. tonight.The deacons will meet at 7 p.m. Monday.The session will meet at 6:40 p.m. Tuesday. All budget numbers will be due to session at this time.Volunteers are needed to lead devotions at halftime during the Upward Basketball games in January and February. Contact the church office if interested.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranGrace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., will hold a meeting after the Sunday service for all food cupboard volunteers and committee members.Ladies project day will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday.Grace-Full Needles will meet also meet at 1 p.m. Saturday.Saturday is the last day to order from Angel Food Ministries from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church.Face Shapers will meet at 6 p.m. Monday.Committee meetings will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Participants should take a brown bag dinner that will be eaten at 6:15 p.m.

GraceWayEdith McCandless and Lyric Ackelson will provide special music for GraceWay Community Church at the Center Township Elementary School on Sunday. Coffee and doughnuts will be served at 9:30 a.m.The steering committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Panera Bread on New Castle Road.

Hill United PresbyterianHill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St., will welcome guest preacher the Rev. Michael Winship on Sunday. The junior team will usher and the youth handbell choir will ring during the Sunday service.The 2009 Commitment to Stewardship will begin Sunday. Questions concerning the drive should be directed to Pat Brennen, Richard Beisheim or Herman Bauer.HY Lights mini-missions and more program will be held Sunday. Youth in grades seven through 12 should meet at 9:15 a.m. in the youth lounge for Sunday school and to prepare bag lunches for the community. Following worship, participants will eat lunch and perform yard cleanup and other tasks for senior congregation members.The Wednesday evening Bible study led by the Rev. Fred Young will resume at 7 p.m. Oct. 15 in the deacon's room. New members are welcome.The 2009 flower chart is available for sign-up near the church office.

Living Word Evangelical Free ChurchLiving Word Evangelical Free Church of Butler will welcome preacher and singer John Bayley to its revival services at 7 p.m. Friday through Sunday and at 10:45 a.m. Sunday at the church, 222 Rieger Road, off of North Road.

Mars United Presbyterian Elder Tom McMeekin will lead the Sunday services at the Mars United Presbyterian Church, 232 Crowe Ave., Mars. Junior choir will meet at 9:20 a.m.An 80 plus dinner will be held at 12:15 p.m. Sunday in the social hall.The high school youth group will have a bonfire at 7 p.m. Sunday.

Mount Chestnut PresbyterianMount Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422, will hold its annual fall festival at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at the Curtis home, 155 Eagle Mill Road. Participants should take a covered dish to share. The festival will include games, a bonfire and a hayride.The church office and Christian preschool at Mount Chestnut will be closed on Monday for Columbus Day, however the Mount Chestnut Senior Center will still meet at 10 a.m.

New Life Christian MinistriesBrad French will continue the Sermon on the Mount series Sunday at New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch Senior High School, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg. More information is available at NewLifeXn.org or by calling 724-256-0851.Relevant Student Ministries will meet for fellowship from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Brown's home. For more information, contact Brad French at 724-372-0201, brad@newlifexn.org or visit www.LiveRelevant.comBreakfast with Brad will be held at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday at Kelley's Restaurant on Main Street in Saxonburg. All teens are invited to attend.The ministry staff will meet for prayer and planning at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Kelley's Restaurant, Main Street, Saxonburg. Those interested in joining the staff for coffee and fellowship may go from 9:30 to 10 a.m.Relevant Student Ministries will travel to Paintball X-treme in Cranberry Township on Saturday. Participants should meet at the Brown's home at 10 a.m. For more information, contact Brad French at 724-372-0201, brad@newlifexn.org or visit LiveRelevant.com

New Zion Evangelical ChurchNew Zion Evangelical Church will celebrate fall rally day on Sunday. Sunday school will begin at 9:45 a.m. with classes for preschool children through adults.The morning worship service will feature a gospel music concert by the Allegheny Boys.New Zion is located along Route 38, five miles north of Emlenton.

North Main Street Church of GodThe board of directors of the North Main Street Church of God, 1201 North Main Street Extension, will meet at 7 p.m. tonight in the conference room.The semi-annual common shop will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.The men's ministry trap shoot will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Balestrino home. See Dan Plaisted for more information.The missions committee will meet at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday in the conference room.The Celebrate Recovery second anniversary will be recognized at 6 p.m. Oct. 16.

Old Union PresbyterianOld Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will have a fellowship dinner after worship on Sunday. If you can, take a dish to share. Those interested in organizing the dinner should contact Julie Meeder. Plans for the Dec. 7 open house will be discussed.

Springdale LutheranSpringdale Lutheran Church, 1061 Mahood Road, West Sunbury, will share the Sacrament of Holy Communion at the Sunday service.Parish council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranSt. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., will hold its first Rainforest Adventure reunion from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday in Schramm Hall. The reunion will include Bible stories, crafts, singing and fun.A spaghetti dinner to benefit the youth group will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday in the fellowship hall. Takeouts will be available.The youth group will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday.The women of the church will pack cookies for college students and military personnel at 9 a.m. Monday. All addresses should be updated by Sunday and cookies should be delivered to the church kitchen by Sunday in sandwich bags, three or four cookies per bag. Volunteers are needed to help pack the cookies from 9m to 10 a.m. Monday.

St. Peter's EpiscopalAn educational panel on realignment vs. non-realignment will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St. A potluck dinner will follow. Those attending should sign up in the back of the church or contact Lexie Jones.While the secretary recovers from surgery, office coverage will be minimal. Phone messages will be checked, and Father Bruce may be contacted on his cell phone for emergencies.All church women are invited to a Bible study at 10 a.m. Friday at King's Restaurant. The Daughters of the King will sponsor the study. Call Mary Lou Herbst or Karen Geary for more information.Those who wish to attend the Dioscesan Ingathering for the United Thank Offering on Saturday at St. David's in Peters Township should contact Lydia Jamison.

Summit PresbyterianThe men of Summit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Drive, will hold a men's breakfast at 7 a.m. Saturday at Jefferson Center Presbyterian Church. Those who need directions should call the church office at 724-287-2378.Summit Church's stewardship campaign will begin Sunday.The church office will be closed for Monday for Columbus Day.The deacons will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday and session will follow at 7 p.m.

Trinity LutheranTrinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township, will share Communion at all services.The sewers and quilters will meet at 9 a.m. Oct. 16 at the church.The Faithful Friends will go to the Zelienople-Harmony Country Fall Festival. Those who plan to go should meet at the church at 11 a.m. Saturday.Trinity's children's hour needs Wednesday morning volunteers from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Those interested should call Shelley O'Donnell at 724-476-1998 for more information.Youth are needed to staff the prayer labyrinth at Trinity from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Those interested should sign up at the youth table in the narthex.Trinity members are invited to the Living Out What We Believe meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday.

Trinity PresbyterianTrinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township, will hold the first meeting of the second women's Bible Study at 6:30 p.m. tonight at the manse.Volunteers from Trinity will serve the community meal from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at St. Andrew's United Presbyterian Church.The October food item for the Covenant Food Cupboard is peanut butter or jelly. Donations should be placed on the table in the hallway to the right of the narthex.

West Sunbury United PresbyterianThe West Sunbury United Presbyterian Church, 215 East Church St., West Sunbury, will welcome the Rev. Sue Mayer to its service Sunday. She is a commissioned lay pastor of the Beaver-Butler Presbytery and works within the community through a variety of services.

Zion LutheranThe Sacrament of Holy Communion will be shared at the 9 a.m. Sunday service at Zion Lutheran Church, 266 Zion Church Road, Concord Township.Parish council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at Springdale Lutheran.

Zion United Methodist ChurchSeptember shepherd reports are in mailboxes at Zion United Methodist Church, 438 Bear Creek Road, Sarver.Substitute Sunday school teachers are needed. All levels are available. Call Donna Scholl or Carol Zang.