Christ Community United MethodistChrist Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, is seeking cereal donations for the Covenant Food Cupboard for March.

Christ's Outreach Children from Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave., will participate in the children's quiz meet at 6:30 p.m. Saturday in Coraopolis.Cross Culture youth ministry will have a teen lock-in from 7 p.m. Friday to 8 a.m. Saturday.

Community Life Community Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary School each Sunday.The youth group will meet at 7:30 p.m. today at Pastor Ben's home.The church is collecting paper products this month for the St. Vincent DePaul food cupboard.For more information, contact the church office at 724-287-3303, clcbutler@zoominternet.net or www.clcbutler.org.

Connoquenessing United Methodist Circle of Friends will present a musical performance of "Once Upon a Cross" at 2 p.m. Sunday at Connoquenessing United Methodist Church, 206 Main St., Connoquenessing. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall. An offering will be taken.

Covenant Life The women of Covenant Life Church, 220 New Castle St., will gather for prayer at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday.The youth group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Those in fifth through 12th grade are welcomeThe Rev. Matthew Olson will preach following the worship team music.

Covenant PresbyterianCovenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St., will host Becca Lawson, missionary to the Philippines, at 11 a.m. Friday for the mission luncheon in the assembly room. The community is invited. Call the church office for reservations.JoAnn Rogers and Carol Untch, members of the Covenant Network of Presbyterians, will speak to the Seekers class Sunday on the proposed Amendment B to the Presbyterian Book of Order. The class meets at 9:30 a.m. in the assembly room.

First Baptist Women from First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., and their guests are invited to a Bible study at 7 p.m. Friday at the home of Debbie Broad.Ben Eckman, an appointee to Western Asia, will speak Sunday as part of the church's missions emphasis month.

First Baptist Church of Evans CityKeenagers at the First Baptist Church of Evans City, 242 S. Washington St., Evans City, will tour the Glass Blowing Center Friday and will have lunch after the tour.AWANA Games will be held Saturday.Concerned Women for Missions will meet March 26.

First English LutheranFirst English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St., will serve Holy Communion at both Sunday services.Lenten services will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the church with Pastor Marty Young.The organ Lenten program will be held at noon Wednesday at St. Peter's Episcopal Church.Bible study will be held at 11 a.m. March 26 at the church.The senior choir rehearsal will be at 7:30 p.m. March 26.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranGrace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., will hold Angel Food Ministry distribution from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday.Newsletter items are due in the church office by noon Friday.Towel bingo will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday at the church to benefit Relay for Life. Sandwiches and desserts will be available.The bell choir will practice after the 10 a.m. worship Sunday.Faith Shapers will have a Nerf tag party from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the church.The monthly soup and sandwich lunch will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 26 at the church.

GraceWayRuth Ferko and MaryAnn Mahan will provide special music at the GraceWay Community Church 10 a.m. worship service Sunday. GraceWay meets at Center Township Elementary School.The church is taking orders for Easter flowers to be used in the sanctuary on Maundy Thursday and Easter Sunday. For information, call 724-272-5258.

Hill United Presbyterian The Rev. Dan Bender will lead worship Saturday at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St. Participants in the 30-hour Famine Project will conclude with a Break-the-Fast potluck dinner following worship. All members and families are invited. Side dishes are needed.The Rev. Clark Sawyer will preach on the Gospels at the Sunday service in observance of the fourth Sunday in Lent. The One Great Hour of Sharing offering will be collected each week through Easter.Bags of apples will be collected on Sunday to supplement Covenant Cupboard donations for March.Sunday is the deadline to order Easter flowers to decorate the chancel.The nominating committee will meet at 7 p.m. Monday in the church lounge.Cotton fabric in all colors and patterns is needed by the Hill Quilters. Fabric may be left at the church office.

Mars United Presbyterian The Rev. Nathan Esser will begin a sermon series titled "Questions in the Last Week" Sunday at Mars United Presbyterian Church, 232 Crowe Ave., Mars.The Mars Lenten Luncheon services will continue Friday at the Mars United Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Bob Martin, of the Valencia United Methodist Church, will speak on God as El-Shaddai. The lunches begin at noon.

Meridian United Presbyterian At 7:30 p.m. Wednesday the fourth Lenten service will be held at the Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave. The Rev. Lee Dreyer will be preaching.

New Life Christian MinistriesThe Rev. Chris Marshall will continue the series on pressing toward the prize Sunday at New Life Christian Ministries, South Butler Primary School, 328 Knoch Road, Saxonburg. Information is available at NewLifeXn.org or by calling 724-256-0851.Children, ages 4 through grade five, will receive Bibles Sunday. Shelly Rinaman will present the Bibles to the children at the beginning of the service.The kids' praise team will sing on Sunday. Children should arrive at the worship center by 9:30 a.m. For information, contact Mia Tepper at mia@newlifexn.orgOperation Care Package volunteers will send care packages to college students and military personnel. Those interested in donating may indicate on the Connection Card their intent to donate. Diane Beck is the team coordinator.Relevant Student Ministries will meet from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Browns' home. For information, visit LiveRelevant.com or call 724-372-0201.Those interested in serving on the East Liberty Food Kitchen team Saturday should contact Rich McCarthy at 724-766-9047.The St. Luke's church choir will provide music for the Sarver-Saxonburg Ministerium's community Lenten services on Wednesday. Services will be held at noon and 7 p.m. at Cabot United Methodist Church in Cabot. The Rev. Chris Marshall will preach. For a list of Lenten services, visit NewLifeXn.org.

North Main St. Church of GodNorth Main Street Church of God, 1201 North Main St. Ext., will hold a Celebrate Recovery barbeque at 6 p.m. today at the Haven.A youth game night will be held at 6 p.m. Friday at the haven.The men and boys wild game feast will be held at 6 p.m. March 20 at the Haven. Tickets are available by calling the church office.A baptism class will be held at 9:30 a.m. Sunday in the conference room.The Club 456 gym and swim event will be held from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday at the

Butler County Family YMCA.The board of Christian education will meet at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday in the conference room.

Old Union Presbyterian The Worship Committee and the Missions Committee of Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will meet after worship this week.Sign up in the back of the church or speak with Bill Hornfeck to order Easter lilies. Orders must be placed by March 29.The Central Blood Bank is seeking volunteers to staff local blood drives and donor centers. Call 866-366-6771 for information.

Park United Presbyterian Park United Presbyterian Church, 115 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople, will hold a Lenten book study at 7 p.m. today and March 26.The 30-Hour Famine will be held from 6 p.m. Friday to 6 p.m. Saturday. This lock-in will include an activity time from 11 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Saturday at the Butler County Family YMCA.

Saint Andrews United Presbyterian The adult Sunday school class of Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St., will hold a session on biblical financial principles.A fast food progressive dinner will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday for grades three through seven. The youth will meet at the Clearview Mall Arby's. For information, contact Lori Haughey.A children's Easter dinner will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. The event will include dinner, crafts, games, an egg hunt and a visit from the Easter bunny. R.S.V.P. to Mrs. Haughey by March 20.Those interested in having a lily placed in the sanctuary for Easter should return order forms and payment to the church office by March 29.A new members class is forming this month. Those interested should see Pastor Merry or call the church office at 724-287-4777.

St. John's ReformedSt. John's Reformed Church, Route 68 West at Meridian Road, will continue its Lenten Fellowship Series Sunday. Dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by a video and discussion at 6:15 p.m. on "Discipleship: You Were Created to Become Like Christ." The evening will conclude with a hymn sing.

St. John's United Church of ChristSt. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City, will hold its final Confirmation class at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at the church.A Lenten luncheon will follow the 11 a.m. worship service Sunday in the fellowship hall. A task force for constitution and by-laws meeting will be held at 7 p.m. today in the church narthex.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranSt. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., will hold a spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday. Takeouts will be available. Money raised will benefit youth activities.The First Communion class will be held during Sunday school Sunday.The Christian education committee will meet from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday in the lounge.Mary Magdalene will be portrayed by Wendy Holt at the Lenten midweek service Wednesday. The Lenten meal will be hosted by the Family Bible class.

St. Peter's EpiscopalSt. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St., will hold a Lenten organ recital at noon Wednesday at the church.Articles for the April newsletter should be submitted by Tuesday.The Lenten study for March 25 will be held at 7 p.m. following the healing service.

Trinity LutheranTrinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township, will hold a prayer workshop led by Vicar Cinda Bricker from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday.The Lord's Supper will be shared at all weekend services.A planning meeting for a health and wellness ministry will be held at 11 a.m. Monday. Contact Linda Cunningham at 724-287-4890.The Trinity softball team will recruit new members. A sign-up sheet is in the narthex. Call Bob Wolfrum at 724-283-3038 for information.The community food cupboard will gather all canned or boxed foodstuffs, especially Easter dinner items. A shopping cart is in the narthex for donations.

Trinity Presbyterian The Life Everlasting praise band will provide music Sunday at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township.The Life Everlasting praise band will provide special music Sunday.A soup and salad luncheon will follow worship Sunday in the fellowship hall.The deacons will hold a prayer day from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday in the sanctuary.A CPR class will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.The Coventri Choir will practice at 7:30 p.m. Sunday.The handbell choir will practice at 6:30 p.m. Sunday.The Trinity Storehouse is seeking food, paper products, cleaning products and baby items to replenish its cupboard.

West Sunbury United PresbyterianWest Sunbury United Presbyterian Church, 215 East Church St., will continue the Lenten season this Sunday.The church will hold its first Angel Food Ministry distribution from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday. April orders will be taken at that time.A new church directory is being planned. Pictures can be e-mailed to wsupcrox@zoominternet.net or mailed to P.O. Box 106, West Sunbury, PA 16061.A family fun night will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Bowl-a-Drome in Grove City. Cost will include two hours of bowling, pizza, drinks and shoes. R.S.V.P. to the church at 724-637-2436 or WSUPC@zoomointernet.net.The church is accepting monetary donations to buy eggs for the Moniteau food pantry. The following items are also needed: crackers, toothpaste, shampoo, and baby products such as powder, wet wipes, lotion and baby shampoo. Items should be taken to the narthex.

Whitestown Road Baptist Whitestown Road Baptist Church, 409 Whitestown Road, will begin its annual appeal for North American missionaries this Sunday. The Rev. Lamar Duke, a missionary of the North American Mission board of the Southern Baptist Convention, will speak. A luncheon will be held after the service.

Zion United Methodist ChurchVolunteers from Zion United Methodist Church, 438 Bear Creek Road, interested in helping at the food distribution Saturday at Center United Methodist Church in Natrona Heights should contact Jennifer Cadamore.The women's Bible study will meet at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday in the library. All women are welcome and study guides are available in the narthex.The spring blood drive will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today in room nine. A free cholesterol screening is included for all donors. Walk-ins are welcome.Applications are available for summer mission interns, open to young adults ages 18 to 25. Information is available on the bulletin board in the narthex hall or by calling 724-353-1720.Sunday will be the One Great Hour of Sharing celebration to help rebuild lives and communities around the world. Donations will be collected.