Butler Church of the NazareneChrisann Green and Marilyn Iden will provide special music for the Sunday worship service at the Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68. The Rev. Ron Reagle, evangelist from Franklin will speak at the morning and evening services. The church will celebrate clergy appreciation Sunday, and all are encouraged to write notes of appreciation. Members will vote on the pastoral candidate. An offering will be taken for Nazarene Bible College.Trunk Treats for children will be given at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. Participants may arrive in costume and have cars decorated.The Rev. Don Chamberlain will speak for the 7 p.m. Wednesday worship service.

Christ's OutreachChrist's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave., will hold bell choir practice, youth Bible quizzing and children's Bible quizzing at 6 p.m. Sunday.The food bank requests donations of soup and crackers for October.A potluck dinner will be held every fourth Wednesday of the month. The church will provide the main meat dish, and participants are asked to take a side dish or dessert to share.Cross Culture youth ministry invites the youth to a night of fun on Friday. Teens should wear warm, dark clothes for games.October is pastor appreciation month.

Community Life ChurchCommunity Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary School. The sermon series to begin Sunday will teach on the supernatural.The church is collecting pasta and sauce during October for the St. Vincent DePaul food cupboard.The youth group harvest party will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday at the Ogle's home.A Helps Ministry class will be held for volunteers at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday at the YWCA.For more information, contact the church at 724-287-3303, clcbutler@zoominternet.net or www.clcbutler.org.

Covenant PresbyterianGood Samaritan Hospice will present a program titled "Hospice: Embrace the Journey" to the Seekers class at 9:45 a.m. Sunday in the assembly room.The Noisy Offering of loose change will be received during the 11 a.m. worship service on Sunday.

Faith Fellowship AllianceFaith Fellowship Alliance Church, 200 Faithway-Fared Drive, will hold its 13th annual children's fun festival Slime Time at 5:30 p.m. Friday. Families are invited to attend. Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult.Pastor Appreciation Day will be held Sunday with a social in the fellowship hall after the 6 p.m. ministry school. Each family is asked to take a dish made with a harvest food such as vegetables, pumpkin, squash or fruit.New children's and youth group Web sites are now available. For children's events and news, visit http://sites.advancedministry.com/kids. For youth group events and news, visit thejourneyyouth.org.The Samaritan's Purse collection item this week is stuffed animals.Dave and Sherry Wood will provide special music at the Sunday morning service.

First BaptistThe Berean Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will host a class social at 5 p.m. Friday in the Baptist Youth Center.Men and boys are invited to a prayer breakfast at 8 a.m. Saturday in the BYC.Eagle Ranch Ministries will share its ministry at the 6 p.m. Sunday service.Teens will participate in a harvest party at 7 p.m. Wednesday in theBYC.

First English LutheranFirst English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St., will hold a Halloween party for all ages at 6 p.m. Sunday.

First Presbyterian of BakerstownThe Rev. Dan Muttart of the First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown, 5825 Heckert Road, Bakerstown, will give a message Sunday on serving others.Two adult Sunday school classes will be taught at 10 a.m. Spiritual Gifts will be held in the Westminster Room, and The Books of Acts will be held in the library.For more information, call 724-443-1555 or visit www.fpcb.org.

Glade Run United PresbyterianThere will be a Minute for Missions presentation for Operation Christ Child at both Sunday service at Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia.The senior high youth group will go to the zoo Sunday.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranGrace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., will hold a Catacombs concert at 6 p.m. Friday in the youth center.A 3 p.m. service will be held Sunday with traditional hymns.The Faith Shapers will hold a costume party at 5 p.m. Monday.The confirmation class will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday.The youth group will hold a fundraiser from 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 30 at Pizza Hut.The soup and sandwich lunch will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 30 in the social hall. This lunch is open to the public.The youth group will meet at 3:45 p.m. Sunday at the Chris's home. Participants are asked to take a hot dish to share.

Graceway CommunityErnie and Jenny Taylor and Mary Jo Burkholder will provide special music for the GraceWay Community Church Sunday morning service. GraceWay meets at Center Township Elementary School.Adult Wednesday Bible study will resume at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Hill United PresbyterianHill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St., will consecrate the 2009 giving pledges during weekend services.The instrumental ensemble will play at the Sunday morning service. Marilyn Rogerson will perform a solo with the Chancel Choir.A Faithbuilder breakfast will be held for adults at 9:15 a.m. Sunday in the church dining room. New Sunday school topics will be introduced. Nursery care will begin at 9 a.m.A costume parade will be part of Kids Club night beginning at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. Children should wear their costumes to the club's opening time. Food donations of fruit, vegetables, cookies and drinks are needed.The Presbyterian Women's fall gathering will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the church dining room. After dinner, Elder Kathy Ruffel will speak about her childhood experiences growing up in Taiwan.

Mars AllianceBob Flower will speak at Mars Alliance Church, 997 Route 228, Mars, during both Sunday services. His topic will be God and government and voter responsibilities.For more information, call the church at 724-776-9400.

Mars United PresbyterianMars United Presbyterian Church, 232 Crowe Ave., will hold its annual hymn sing and cookout at 5 p.m. Sunday at the Quality Gardens, Route 228.The high school youth group will meet at 7 p.m. Sunday at the church.

Meridian United PresbyterianAt the 11 a.m. Sunday worship at Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave., the Heavenly Bells will provide special music.The sewing group will hold a day of sewing and fellowship from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday. Participants should take a lunch.On Wednesday, the deacons will prepare and serve the 5 p.m. community dinner at Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church.

New Life Christian MinistriesThe Rev. Chris Marshall 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 www.NewLifeXn.org or by calling 724-256-0851.The church is collecting filled Christmas shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child. Shoe boxes will be available at the church.A pumpkin hay ride will be held for children ages 4 through grade 5 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday at King's Farm, King's Farm Lane, Valencia. The children will enjoy a hay ride and will select pumpkins to take home. Preschoolers are required to have a parent participate with them. For more information, contact Shelly Rinaman at 724-898-2896 or shelly@newlifexn.org.

Mt. Chestnut PresbyterianMt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422, will hold a music theory class at 5:30 p.m. tonight, to be followed by handbell and choir rehearsals at 7 p.m.The church is collecting filled Christmas shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child.

North Main Street Church of GodNorth Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext., will hold a concert at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Haven.Baptism will be held at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.A tailgate party will be held at 3:30 p.m.Sunday at the Haven.A Living Christmas Tree rehearsal will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday.

Old Union PresbyterianOld Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, is seeking volunteers and supply donations for a meal to be served Nov. 7 at the Pleasant Valley Men's Homeless Shelter in Pittsburgh. Clothing items also are needed.

Park United PresbyterianPark United Presbyterian Church, 115 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople, will hold a heritage Sunday celebration Sunday with a combined service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday School will be held at 9:30 a.m. Coffee hour fellowship will follow the worship service.

Saint Andrews United PresbyterianSaint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St., will celebrate its Scottish Presbyterian heritage during the 42nd annual Scottish Sunday. The worship service will be based on a Scottish service and will include a bagpiper. A soup and sandwich luncheon will follow the service with Cock-a-leekie soup and various Scottish pastries.Volunteers are needed to bake traditional Scottish pastries for the luncheon. Take the baked goods to the Bethany Room before worship.The mission team is seeking donations for its U-Name-It Auction to be held Nov. 8. All proceeds will benefit the scholarship fund of Foreman Christian College in Pakistan.

St. John's united Church of ChristSt. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City, will hold Reformation Sunday at both Sunday services.Adult choir rehearsal for the Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesdays following regular choir practices.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranThe women of St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., will host the Fall Cluster 2 meeting from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the sanctuary and fellowship hall. A continental breakfast will be served. To donate to the Women's Center of Beaver County, take items to the meeting.The church will celebrate Reformation Sunday with Holy Communion at both Sunday services. A breakfast will be served from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Sunday. Members are asked to wear red to services.A Bible study for those interested in reading the Bible in a year will begin soon. Call 724-287-6741 to sign up.The Eve Bible study will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the church lounge.The youth group will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday.

Summit PresbyterianSummit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Drive, will hold a men's breakfast at 7 a.m. Saturday at the Jefferson Center Presbyterian Church. For directions or more information, call Summit Church at 724-287-2378.Seniors will hold a luncheon at noon Sunday in the fellowship hall.

Trinity LutheranTrinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township, will hold Reformation Sunday with confirmationon Sunday.The WELCA Cluster 2 fall gathering will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church.The youth group is selling gifts in a jar. Call the church at 724-287-1977 for more information. Orders are due by Wednesday.Art supplies are needed for Sunday school. Donations should be placed in the box in the Narthex.

Trinity PresbyterianThe musical group "Third From First" will provide special music at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township, on Sunday.The first soup supper for fall will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday in the fellowship hall.Volunteers from Trinity will serve at the Covenant Food Cupboard from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday.

West Sunbury United PresbyterianThe West Sunbury United Presbyterian Church, 215 E. Church St., West Sunbury, will send boxes to college students and military personnel. Donations for supplies and shipping can be sent to the church office. Student and military addresses also should be sent to the office.The congregation is encouraged to participate in Samaritan's Purse "Operation Christmas Child." Information packets are available at the church.The youth will hold a JOLT program from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday in the Dassa McKinney Elementary School gym. The Rev. Wayne Bell will speak about missionary work and the upcoming youth mission trip to serve the homeless in Pittsburgh.The fellowship committee and youth group will hold a Halloween party from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in the social hall. No costumes are necessary, but prizes will be awarded in five categories. The event will include games, treat bags and a hot dog roast, weather permitting.The church needs eight people to participate in the handbell choir. Practices will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays, beginning in November. Experience is not required. Those interested should contact the church office at 724-637-2436 or WSUPC@zoominternet.net.

Zion LutheranZion Lutheran Church, 266 Zion Church Road, Concord Township, will host a parish game night at 6 p.m. Saturday. Participants should take games and a favorite snack to share. Drinks will be provided.

Zion United MethodistDean Baktay will give a solo concert from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday in Zion's sanctuary. For more information, call the church office at 724-353-1720.CROP Walk envelopes should be given to Sue Fritz as soon as possible.The men's breakfast group will begin meeting from 6 to 7 a.m. each Thursday at King's Family Restaurant on Route 356. The topic will be "The Dad in the Mirror." The course will run through Nov. 20. Books for the study are available in the narthex.Dean Baktay will conduct a seminar from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday designed to enhance worship services. Topics will include contemporary worship, using visual aids and a question-and-answer time. A meal will be provided after the session. Those interested should RSVP to the office at 724-353-1720.Angel Food Ministries distribution day will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Center United Methodist Church in Natrona Heights. Volunteers should contact Jennifer Cadamore for more information.