Vonda Mishler will present special music at the 10:45 a.m. Sunday service at Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68. Thanksgiving offering will be taken for the World Evangelism Fund.

Christ Community U.M.Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, will hold Oh Holy Night, an advent experience, at 7 p.m. Sunday.To sponsor a soldier or Marine for Christmas, see Arlene Sutton. Church members will ring the bell for the Salvation Army on Dec. 12. To volunteer, see Lil Griffith.November items for Covenant Food Cupboard are graham crackers and saltines.

Christ's OutreachChrist's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave., Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave., will have a youth and guy's night out at 7 p.m. Friday.Communion will be served at both Sunday services. The Handbell Choir will provide the music. It is the last day to turn in Christmas Lights Children's names.There will be no evening activities Wednesday.

Community Life ChurchCommunity Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary School. CLC is collecting paper products in November for the St. Vincent DePaul food cupboard.The men's work day is Saturday to build a deck for Sally and Kerm Minich. Call Kerm Minich or the church office for details.The Minich family will host two Ukrainian orphans this Christmas season. Contact Sally or Kerm Minich to help with fundraising efforts.

Covenant PresbyNo choir rehearsals will be held tonight or Nov. 26 at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St.Sunday rehearsals will continue at 10:15 a.m. in the sanctuary, and Thursday rehearsals will resume at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 3.Rabbi Walter Boninger will lead the Seekers class at 9:30 a.m. Sunday in the Assembly Room.

Faith Fellowship AllianceFaith Fellowship Alliance Church, 200 Fared Drive, will hold a Thanksgiving service at 7 p.m. Tuesday. There will be no Wednesday services.

First Baptist of ButlerFirst Baptist Church of Butler, 221 W. New Castle St., invites attendees from the Association of Independent Baptist Churches of Western Pennsylvania to a Thanksgiving dinner and service tonight at Union Baptist Church, 475 Church Road Ext., Kittanning. The event starts at 3 p.m., with dinner at 6 p.m. and a service at 7 p.m.The church will conduct a nursing home service from 2 to 3 p.m. Monday at Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

First English LutheranFirst English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St., will serve Holy Communion at the 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday services. A training session for those interested in becoming a church member will be held between the services.A Thanksgiving service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.If interested in serving on the church council, call the office.

First Presby of BakerstownFirst Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown, 5825 Heckert Road, Bakerstown, will hold a Thanksgiving Day worship service at 10 a.m. Nov. 26.

First United MethodistThe CREED Diabetes Network support group will meet at 7 p.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St.Basketball teams for boys and girls in grades seventh to 12th are being organized. Call the office for details.Kindness in Action is holding a winter coat drive until Dec. 13. New gloves, scarves and hats also will be collected.The First Church Angel Tree will be available Thanksgiving weekend. Drop off items for the Military Christmas Drive at the church this weekend.

Glade Run U.P.The Presbyterian Women's thank offering will be collected at both Sunday services at Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia.The deacons will host an evening of jazz music with Jeanne Allen on the piano from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday. Donations will benefit the Ed Brooks family.The church will hold a traditional worship service at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranThe youth group of Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., will have its Thanksgiving dinner at 5 p.m. Friday at the church.There will be holiday decorating of the social hall at 9 a.m. Saturday.Harvest Home Sunday is will be celebrated Sunday. Take items for the food bank.The church office will be closed Nov. 26 and 27.

GraceWayMary Jo Burkholder and Edith McCandless will provide special music at the GraceWay Community Church's 10 a.m. Sunday service. GraceWay meets at the Center Township Elementary School.A Thanksgiving celebration for Children's Church is being planned by Leigh Dillaman.

Highland PresbyHighland Presbyterian Church, 301 Franklin St., Slippery Rock, will host an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. There will be vendors, door prizes and a bake sale.Communion will be served at the 10:50 a.m. Sunday service.

HomacreHomeacre Christian Academy will sponsor an all-family skate from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Skate Castle on New Castle Road. A break in the middle of the event will include a gospel message by Pastor Jason Williams. This time of Christian fellowship is open to the community. Homeacre Christian Academy is a ministry of Homeacre Chapel, 340 Whitestown Road, Butler.

Hill U.P.The children will play the chimes and sing the introit at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St.The Chancel Choir will sing the anthem featuring the high school girls ensemble.Soup for the symphony tour luncheon should be delivered before 10 a.m. Saturday.Christmas cards for the Bubiashie Church in Ghana will be dedicated at the Sunday service.

Middlesex PresbyThe Sacrament of Baptism will be celebrated at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service at Middlesex Presbyterian Church in America, 116 Church Road, Middlesex Township.

Mt. Chestnut PresbyMt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422, will have Thanksgiving Eve worship for the congregation and community at 7 p.m. Wednesday.The church family will hold a Thanksgiving feast at 1 p.m. Nov. 26 for anyone in the community wishing to attend. All food is provided.

New Life Christian MinistriesNew Life Christian Ministries will offer worship celebrations at 8:45 and 10:15 a.m. Sunday at the South Butler Primary School, 328 Knoch Road, Saxonburg. A free tailgate breakfast will be held from 9:45 to 10:10 a.m. Sunday.To serve at the East Liberty Food Kitchen on Saturday, call Rich McCarthy at 724-766-9047.Believer baptism will be celebrated at the Thanksgiving Eve worship celebration at 7 p.m. Wednesday at CrossWay Church, Davis Road, Valencia.

North Main Street Church of GodNorth Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext., will not hold Wednesday night dinner or activities.A Celebrate Recovery Thanksgiving potluck meal will be held at 6 tonight at the Haven. Celebrate Recovery will still meet for fellowship from 7 to 8 p.m.

Old Union PresbyThe worship committee of Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will meet after worship this week.Operation Christmas Child gift boxes are due Sunday.Becky Jones will preach her first sermon this week.

Park United PresbySoundboard technician training will be at 12:15 p.m. Sunday at Park United Presbyterian Church.There will be no youth group meeting Sunday. The youth group will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday for a special service event.The Super Senior luncheon will be at noon Tuesday in Park Hall.Park Church is on the corner of Grandview Avenue and Main Street.

St. John U.C.C.New members will be welcomed during both services Sunday at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City.The Little Peoples youth group will hold its annual Thanksgiving breakfast at 9 a.m. Saturday.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranSt. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., will host a Red Cross blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. Monday.Girls in grades first to 12th interested in dancing at two Christmas events should contact Trista Fischer at 724-841-1104 or Kris Edwards at 724-234-3855.The Thanksgiving Eve service will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday.The decorated Jesse Tree is ready. Gifts are due Dec. 9. For information, call Carol Fleeger at 724-282-1014.The Sanctuary Choir seeks people to join for the Advent and Christmas seasons.

St. Paul R.C.St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, 128 N. McKean St., will celebrate a Spanish Mass at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. The next Mass will be a special Mass for the Feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe and will be held at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 11 at St. Paul Cathedral in Oakland.

St. Peter's Episcopal AnglicanSt. Peter's Episcopal Anglican Church, 218 E. Jefferson St., will not hold a Thanksgiving service.Friday is the December newsletter deadline.Purchase Christmas poinsettias in memory of or in honor of loved ones by signing up in the back of the church. Deadline is Dec. 6.

Summit PresbyThe youth group of Summit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Drive, will hold a pizza sale from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Christian Community Outreach Center, 650 Saxonburg Road.A congregational meeting will be held after the 9:30 a.m. Sunday serviceThe all-committee meeting night will be at 7 p.m. TuesdaySummit Church will host the 7 p.m. Wednesday community Thanksgiving service.The church office will be closed Nov. 26 and 27.

Trinity LutheranRemembrance of the Lord's Last Supper will be shared at the services at 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday at at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township.A training session for those interested in becoming members of the Altar Guild will be after the 11 a.m. service.Family Advent Night will begin at 5:30 p.m. Sunday.The Thanksgiving service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The evening's offering will be donated to the Covenant Food Bank.Volunteers are needed to help with the Christmas pageant.The church office will be closed Nov. 26 and 27.

Trinity PresbyA congregational meeting will be held at noon Sunday after worship at Trinity Presbyterian Church 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township. The praise band Life Everlasting will provide the ministry of music.COGZ Children of God's Zone will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday for children ages 3 to 11.Homebound dinner delivery will be at 4 p.m. Saturday.Thanksgiving baskets will be distributed this week.

White Oak Springs PresbyThe annual Thankoffering and Ingathering service will be celebrated at the White Oak Springs Presbyterian Church, 102 Shannon Road, Renfrew, during the 9:45 a.m. Sunday worship service.Women of the church will participate in the service, and the children's choir will sing. Take nonperishable food items to be donated to the Evans City Food Cupboard.