The children's program, "Adventurous Christmas," will be presented at the 10:45 a.m. Sunday service at Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68. New members also will be taken in.

The adult Christmas party will be at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 8 at the church. This will be a catered meal and baby-sitting will be provided. To sign up or for information, call the church at 724-482-4116.

Christ Community U.M.Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, is collecting graham crackers and saltines for the food cupboard.Church members are needed to ring the Salvation Army bell on Dec. 12; see Lil Griffith.Orders are being taken for Christmas poinsettias until Dec. 10. Call the office at 724-287-4462.

Christ's OutreachChrist's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave., will have a Worship as a Family and Family & Fellowship Weekend on Dec. 6. There will be no Sunday school.Christmas Lights gifts boxes must be turned in Wednesday.Mary Anne will provide the music Sunday.

Community Life ChurchCommunity Life Church holds services at McQuistion Elementary School. Invite cards for the upcoming Christmas series "A Baby Changes Everything" will be available at the Info Hub Sunday.Bring all paper products for St. Vincent DePaul's food cupboard this Sunday to the usher station.The Minich family will host two Ukrainian orphans this Christmas season. Contact Sally or Kerm Minich to help with fundraising.

Covenant PresbyThe Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be celebrated during the 11 a.m. Sunday service at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St. The first Advent candles will be lit during the service. The "Noisy Offering" of loose change will be received.Ron Tappy will lead the Seekers Class at 9:30 a.m. Sunday in the assembly room.

First Baptist of ButlerMen and boys from First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., may attend a prayer breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the Baptist Youth Center.The women's missionary fellowship will meet at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Baptist Youth Center.

First English LutheranThe office of First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St., will be closed Thursday and Friday.Church services with Holy Communion will be held at the 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday services. Sunday school will be at 9:45 a.m. Sunday.Junior and senior youth bowling will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at Family Bowlaway.A book discussion on "The Glass Castle" will be at 7 p.m. Dec. 2.

First U.M.First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St., will not hold the weekly community meal and Second Grace Shoppe this week.The College Ministry will meet at 6 p.m. Dec. 3 in the Annex to mail cookies to our college students.

Glade Run PresbyThe Presbyterian Women's Thank Offering will be collected at both Sunday services at Glade Run Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia.The Hanging of the Greens will start at 5 p.m. Friday. Pizza will be served before decorating.The church office will be closed Friday.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranThe office of Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., will be closed Friday.Decorating for the sanctuary will be at 10 a.m. Saturday.Angel Food Ministry Order days are from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday at the church.The Wednesday Advent Service will be at 7 p.m.

GracewayJenny Taylor and Beth and Lyric Ackelson will provide special music at the GraceWay Community Church's 10 a.m. Sunday service. A special emphasis will be placed on this first Sunday of Advent.Poinsettias can be ordered by calling 724-290-7007.GraceWay meets at Center Township Elementary School.

Hill U.P.The Advent wreath will be lighted to celebrate the first Sunday of Advent and the instrumental ensemble will play at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St.Club 56 will leave at 2 p.m. Sunday for a trip and scavenger hunt at Pittsburgh Mills. Return time is 6 p.m.Volunteers are needed for the gift wrapping station at Clearview Mall each Wednesday from Dec. 2 to Christmas.Poinsettias may be ordered until Dec. 6.Reservations for the Dec. 13 Christmas dinner are being accepted; deadline is Dec. 6.

Mars United Methodist Church MUMC is collecting orders for Angel Food Ministries. The deadline for orders is Dec. 4; distribution day is Dec. 12.For information, call the church office at 724-625-1488.

Meridian U.P.To help decorate the church for the Christmas season, join the Deacons at 3 p.m. Saturday for the "Hanging of the Greens" at Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave.Sewing day will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday.A new quilt group will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday.Sarah Elizabeth Circle will host its Christmas luncheon at 12:15 p.m. Thursday in Room 15. Take a covered dish.Reservations are being accepted until Dec. 6 for the church and community Christmas dinner to be held at 5 p.m. Dec. 13. Take a covered dish.

Middlesex PresbyA Thanksgiving Eve service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Middlesex Presbyterian Church in America, 116 Church Road, Middlesex Township. The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated.

Mt. Chestnut PresbyThe Hanging of the Greens will be at 4 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422.The First Sunday of Advent will include the serving of Holy Communion at the 8:45 and 11 a.m. services.

New Life Christian MinistriesNew Life Christian Ministries will offer two worship celebrations at 8:45 and 10:15 a.m. Sunday at South Butler Primary School, 328 Knoch Road, Saxonburg.A Come Let Us Build update will also be shared.The church offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday.New Life will sponsor a float in the Saxonburg Light Up Night Christmas parade Friday.Relevant Student Ministries will not meet Sunday.

Nixon U.M.The "Carols of Christmas" will be considered during the regular advent worship services at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday at Nixon United Methodist Church.A soup and sandwich supper at 5:15 p.m. Sunday will be followed by an Advent concert at 6 p.m.

North Main Street Church of GodCelebrate Recovery will still meet for fellowship from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Extension.

Old Union PresbyThe Missions Committee of Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will meet after worship this week.A Christmas cookie sale will be held Dec. 5. Sign up in the lobby if you can make cookies.The Mars AARP will hold its Christmas party Dec. 9 at the church. Speak with Julie Meeder if you would like to help serve.St. Christopher of the Lake Roman CatholicA healing mass will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at St. Christopher of the Lake Roman Catholic Church in Prospect, left on Route 528 off Route 422, the Prospect exit.The Rev. Bill Keil will be the celebrant of the Mass and the rosary will be said at 6:30 p.m. Handicap accessible. For information, call 724-865-2430.St. John U.C.C.The First Sunday of Advent will be marked by Holy Communion and special music at the 8:35 and 11 a.m. services of St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City. A potluck luncheon and then the Hanging of The Greens will follow the 11 a.m. service.St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranThere will be Holy Communion served at all services Sunday at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., to celebrate the beginning of Advent. There will also be an Advent Experience following the 11 a.m. service for the next three Sundays.Order forms for poinsettias and pine wreathes can be picked up at the church office.Summit PresbyThe church office will be closed Thursday and Friday at Summit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Dr.A men's breakfast will be held at 7 a.m. Saturday in the Jefferson Center Presbyterian Church fellowship hall.To help decorate the church for Christmas, arrive at 9 a.m. Saturday.The first Advent Luncheon of 2009 will be at noon Tuesday.Trinity LutheranThe youth of Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township, will bowl at Meridian Lanes from 11:30 p.m. Friday to 2 a.m. Saturday morning.Holy Communion will be shared at all services Saturday and Sunday. There will be no Sunday School.The first of the Advent Holden Evening Prayer services will be on Wednesday. A light meal will be served at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall followed by the service at 7 p.m.WELCA's monthly Bible study and fellowship will be held at 10 a.m. Dec. 3.Meals on Wheels needs baked desserts and quick breads with no nuts or icing for December. Donations are to be wrapped for freezing and brought to the church by the morning of Dec. 8.Trinity PresbyDave Fox will be the guest speaker at Sunday worship and the Handbell Choir will present the ministry of music at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township.Order forms for Christmas poinsettias are on the table in the narthex. Orders are due Dec. 6.Volunteers are needed for the hanging of the greens at 1 p.m. Saturday.Valencia PresbyValencia Presbyterian Church, 80 Sterrett St., Valencia, will hold its annual Alternative Christmas Market from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 5.White Oak Springs PresbyThe White Oak Springs Presbyterian Church, 102 Shannon Road, Renfrew, will observe the first Sunday of Advent with a celebration of the Lord's Supper and the traditional lighting of the first Advent candle.The "hanging of the greens" will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday.Zion LutheranThere will be no Sunday school this Sunday at Zion Lutheran Church, 266 Zion Church Road, Concord Township.Help decorate the church for Christmas at 9:45 a.m. Saturday.Zion is having a $1 a bag clothing sale from noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 3. To donate clothing, bring it to Zion as soon as possible.Zion U.M.Zion United Methodist Church, 438 Bear Creek Road, Sarver, has the Angel Tree in the narthex. Angels can be removed and have instructions on the tags to provide gifts for children in need. Gifts must be returned by Dec. 6. Contact Linda Stack for information.Women in the WHY> Tuesday morning study groups may attend brunch at 9:30 a.m. Dec. 3 in the library. Take a dish to share. Call Ginger Miller with questions.