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Krystal McIndoe will present the special music at the 10:45 a.m. Sunday service at Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68.

Olan Mills will take church directory photos Wednesday. Call the office at 724-482-4116 to sign up.

Christ Community U.M.Christ Community United Methodist Church will observe holy communion at the 5:30 p.m. Saturday and 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday services.Graham crackers and saltines are being collected for the Covenant Food Cupboard.The Butler District Charge Conference will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 7.New member orientation will be at 7 p.m. Nov. 10.A ministry of music will perform during the Christmas season. For information, see Jim Sams or Don Boardman.Adopt a child for Christmas. See Lil Griffith or call 724-445-7475. To sponsor a soldier or Marine for Christmas, contact Arlene Sutton.

Community Life Church Community Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary School.Begin to pack shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. To host a shoebox packing party or take the program to the workplace, call Natalie Wall or get materials on Sunday.The Minich family will host two Ukrainian orphans this Christmas season. Contact Sally Minich to help with fundraising efforts or to donate.CLC will collect paper products in November for the St. Vincent DePaul food cupboard.

Christ's OutreachThe Walker family will provide the music at the Sunday morning service at Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Avenue. Blood pressure screenings will be available after the 10:30 a.m. service.

Covenant PresbyIn honor of All Saints' Day, the Covenant Choir will perform during the 11 a.m. worship service Sunday at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St.Dr. Steven Tuell will lead the Seekers class at 9:30 a.m. Sunday in the Assembly Room.A pastor appreciation luncheon will be held after church Sunday to honor Pastor Jim Swanson and his family.

First English LutheranA potluck supper and women's Bible study will be held at 6:30 p.m. today at the First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St.Church services with Holy Communion will be held at the 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday services.The senior choir will rehearse at 7:30 p.m. today and Nov. 5.Pastor's Bible study will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Bible study will be at 11 a.m. Nov. 5.

First BaptistLadies from First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., and their guests are invited to a 7 p.m. Bible study today at Debbie Broad's home.Men and boys from the church are invited to a prayer breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the Baptist Youth Center.

First baptist of E.C.First Baptist Church of Evans City, 242 S. Washington St., Evans City, will hold a children's mission program at 10:30 a.m. Saturday with missionaries Jim and Susan Cook. Lunch will follow. The Cooks will be at all services to share about their mission work.

GracewayPatty Miller, Joyce Moore and Andre Parker will provide special music at the 10 a.m. Sunday worship service. GraceWay meets at the Center Township Elementary School.A special time for Children's Church is being planned by Shelly Schwalm.

Glade Run U.P.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 worship planning committee will meet at 7 p.m. Monday.Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes must be returned Nov. 11. Boxes and a label are available in Heritage Hall. Labels also are available at the gym entrance and in the back of the sanctuary.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranThe Faith Shapers will have a costume party from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St.Confirmation Sunday will be at the 10 a.m. Sunday service.Angel Food Ministry order days are from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday.Youth group Bible study and worship practice is at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Hill U.P.2010 Commitment to Stewardship pledges will be consecrated at weekend services of Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St.The Lord's Supper will be celebrated and the instrumental ensemble will play at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. A fellowship hour will follow the service.Collection of canned and jarred foods will begin for the Deacon's Harvest Home project. Covenant Cupboard's request for November is dried beans or rice.

Meridian U.P.A class for those interested in becoming members of Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave., will be held at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. "Thank Offering" Sunday also will be observed.A congregational meeting will follow morning worship. The purpose of the meeting is to elect officers and present the budget.The Meridian Veterans Club and the church will hold a Veterans Day celebration at 7 p.m. Sunday at the church. An adult choir and a children's choir will be featured.Middlesex Presbyterian Church in AmericaThe Sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service at Middlesex Presbyterian Church in America, 116 Church Road, Middlesex Township.New members will be received during this service, and a coffee and cake reception will be held afterward in the Christian Education Building.

Mt. Chestnut PresbyMt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422, will hold a community Trunk 'N Treat from 4 to 5 p.m. Saturday. There will be treats, snacks and games. Wear a costume.Holy Communion will be served at the 8:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday worship services.The consecration team and officers will meet at 5 p.m. for dinner to plan for Consecration Sunday. There will be no youth group.The deacons will hold a bake sale Tuesday at the Mt. Chestnut Polling Place.

New Life Christian MinistriesThe Lord's Supper will be shared at the 8:45 and 10:15 a.m. Sunday worship celebrations at New Life Christian Ministries, which worships at the South Butler Primary School, 328 Knoch Road, Saxonburg.The ministry staff will meet at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 5 at the home of Pat Fecich in Saxonburg.

New Testament Baptist New Testament Baptist Church, 437 N. Duffy Road, will host a program of inspirational music Sunday by The Sacred Heritage Quartet from Hammond, Ind. The concert will begin at 10:30 a.m.The public is welcome. Nurseries will be available free for families. For information, call the church offices at 724-282-2494.

North Main Street Church of GodNorth Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext., will hold Living Christmas Tree choir rehearsal at 9:30 a.m. Saturday.The Board of evangelism will meet at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday in the conference room.The women of the Church of God will meet at 1 p.m. Nov. 5 in the Parlor.

Old Union PresbyThe Fundraising Committee of Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will meet after worship Sunday.A jewelry party will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Proceeds benefit the building fund.

Park United PresbyHEAL Bible Study will meet at 7 tonight at the home of Stacy Sieminski.Heritage Sunday will be celebrated with a combined contemporary and traditional service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Sunday School will be at 9:30 a.m.A potluck luncheon will be held at noon to welcome interim minister the Rev. Herb Goetz.

Saint Andrews U.P.The "Sunday Night Live" service will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St.The third annual U-Name It Auction will be at 7 p.m. Nov. 6, in the Bethany Room. Items can be previewed at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit various missions of the church.The youth group will travel to Phantom Fright Night at Kennywood Park on Friday. For details, contact Dave White.

Springdale LutheranA congregational meeting will be held after the 8:30 a.m. Sunday worship at Springdale Lutheran Church, 1061 Mahood Road, Concord Township. The purpose of the meeting is to elect council persons for the following year.

St. John U.C.C.St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City, will celebrate All Saint's Day with Holy Communion and Lighting of Candles at both the 8:35 and 11 a.m. Sunday worship services.The consistory meeting for November was moved to 7 p.m. Tuesday.

St. John's Lutheran Stone ChurchSt. John's Lutheran Stone Church will conduct a memorial service for Eleanor Evans during the regular service at 9 a.m. Sunday, All Saints Sunday. The service will be followed by a potluck dinner in her honor. Take a dish.

St. Mark's evangelical LutheranThere will be Holy Communion served at all services this weekend at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St."Coffee and Conversation with the Pastor" will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday in the Chapel. The discussion will address concerns and questions regarding the ELCA Churchwide Assembly.St. Peter's EpiscopalSt. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St., will have one service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. A reception will follow in the parish hall. Members of St. Christopher's in Cranberry and Grace Anglican in Slippery Rock are welcome.Adult and children's education times will be the same as usual.A memorial organ concert for Dr. LaMonte Crape will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday. A reception will follow in the parish hall.Trinity LutheranTrinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township, will celebrate communion at the services at 6:30 p.m. Saturday and at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday.The McCandless Bell Choir is seeking new members. Rehearsals are held for the Christmas Eve services from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Thursdays.Saturday is Youth Day at Thiel College.Trinity PresbyThe Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be celebrated at Sunday's worship at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township. The Coventri Choir will provide the ministry of music.A women's retreat will be held Nov. 6 and 7 at Trinity.The mission team will furnish Thanksgiving baskets for needy families. Contact Betty Sandala for details or to donate items.A Veterans Day breakfast will be held at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 11. The sign-up sheet is on the table in the narthex.White Oak Springs PresbyAll Saints' Day will be observed during the 9:45 a.m. Sunday worship service at the White Oak Springs Presbyterian Church, 102 Shannon Road, Renfrew, with a special commemoration for those who have died in the past year.Zion LutheranA congregational meeting will be held after the 11 a.m. Sunday worship at Zion Lutheran Church, 266 Zion Church Road, Concord Township. The purpose of the meeting is to elect council persons for the following year.Zion U.M.The annual work day at Zion United Methodist Church, 438 Bear Creek Road, Sarver, will begin at 9 a.m. Nov. 7. Contact Sally Fox or the church office if you need work done or to help.Mission Vision kits can be dropped off from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday in Fellowship Hall.Doughnut Fellowship will be at 9 a.m. Sunday.Nursery youth volunteers can sign up for the upcoming year for the 10:45 a.m. service. Contact Amy Shick.

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