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

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

Christ's Outreach Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave., will have a family Christmas dinner at 5 p.m. Dec. 12. Country Tradition featuring Dick and Danna Vernon will provide entertainment. Sign up by Sunday.Tammy Summers will provide the music Sunday.

Christian Praise and WorshipChristian Praise and Worship Church, Route 68 East, Bradys Bend, will hold a public pancake and sausage breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday.The congregation will decorate the Christmas tree in the sanctuary at 6 p.m. Sunday.

Christ is the Answer ChapelChrist is the Answer Chapel, 225 Neupert Road, Cabot, will host a Christmas dinner at 5 p.m. Sunday at the Christ is the Answer Retreat Center, 450 Westminster Road, Sarver. For information, call the church at 724-352-1928.

Community Life ChurchCommunity Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary School. Ed Elliot will speak at the main service Sunday.Invite cards for the upcoming Christmas series "A Baby Changes Everything" are available at the Info Hub.Money to see the musical "White Christmas" is due Sunday.December items for St. Vincent DePaul's food cupboard are pasta and sauce.The Minich family will host two Ukrainian orphans this Christmas season. Contact Sally or Kerm Minich to help with fundraising.

Connoquenessing U.M.A Christmas tureen dinner will be held after worship. Admission is nonperishable food items.The musical group Circle of Friends will perform a Christmas program at 3 p.m. Sunday.

Cornerstone BaptistJack Barkley will be the guest speaker at the 10:45 a.m. Sunday worship service at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 771 Mercer Road. Communion will be served.

Covenant PresbyCovenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St., will decorate the church at 9 a.m. Saturday.Beverly Antis and Larry Morrison will perform the minstrel music for the Rev. Bill McGary's Christmas in Williamsburg Open House in Volant from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday.Ron Tappy will lead the Seekers adult Sunday school class at 9:30 a.m.

First Baptist Of ButlerThe Berean Sunday school class of First Baptist Church of Butler, 221 W. New Castle St., will have a Christmas banquet at 5:30 p.m. Friday at the Unionville Grange.Dr. Marty Von from Northland International University will teach a Counseling for the Christian Worker class at 6:30 p.m. Friday, all day Saturday, and 6:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. He will be the guest speaker for the adult Sunday school classes and the 10:55 a.m. and 1 p.m. services. There will be no 6 p.m. service.

First Baptist of E.C.First Baptist Church of Evans City, 242 S. Washington St., will observe the Lord's Supper during the Sunday morning service.

First English LutheranThe next evening service will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday at First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St.Church services with Holy Communion will be held at both Sunday services.A brunch to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the prayer shawl ministry will be held between the 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday services.The Trinity Jazz Orchestra will present a concert at 7 p.m. Monday at the church.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranThere will be a family game night at 6 p.m. Friday at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St.The last time to order for Angel Food Ministry is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.The midweek advent service will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

GracewayRuth Ferko and MaryAnn Mahan will provide special music at the 10 a.m. service at GraceWay Community Church.Poinsettias can be ordered by calling 724-290-7007.GraceWay meets at the Center Township Elementary School.

Hill U.P.The sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be celebrated at weekend services of Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St.Wooden decorative blocks of the church are available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the youth missions trip.Sunday is the deadline for Christmas dinner reservations and for ordering poinsettias to decorate the chancel.

North Main Street Church of GodFree tickets are available at the church office for the Living Christmas Tree, which will be at 7 p.m. Dec. 10 to 13 at North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext.60 Plus or Minus will meet at noon Thursday for a program presented by Ken Metrick.

Old Union PresbyOld Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will hold the Christmas cookie sale Saturday. The open house will be Sunday. There will be a fellowship dinner after the service with door prizes.To donate a deer to the Evans City Food Cupboard, call 724-538-5968 or 724-538-0542.The Mars AARP will hold its Christmas party at the church Wednesday. Speak with Julie Meeder to help serve.The women's association will see the Pittsburgh CLO's "Forever Plaid" Feb. 27. Reservations are due by Christmas. Contact Barb Cashdollar for information.

Park United PresbyThe Praise Band will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday to attend a concert at Geneva College. There will be a special Praise Band practice at 6 p.m. Friday.The Christian Education Committee will meet at 7 p.m. today.There will be no youth group meetings in December.Coffee hour will follow the 11 a.m. service. Take a finger food. An all-cast Boars Head practice will be after the coffee hour.

Springdale Lutheran There will be no service at Springdale Lutheran Church, 1061 Mahood Road, Concord Township on Sunday. Meet for a parish Fun Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church.

St. John U.C.C."The Promise of Light" Christmas Cantata by Joel Raney will be performed at 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City.The Jammers youth group Christmas party will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday.Communion will be served at both Sunday worship services.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranHoly Communion will be served at all weekend services at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St.Help is needed to decorate the sanctuary at 1 p.m. Sunday following the Advent luncheon.The annual Christmas salad luncheon for the women of the church will be at noon Tuesday in Fellowship Hall. Bring a favorite salad and table service.Three T will meet at 9:30 a.m. Monday.The Prayer Shawl meeting is canceled for Wednesday.

St. Peter's EpiscopalMeet in the parish hall at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St., at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday to help prepare decorations for the "Hanging of the Greens," which will be after the 10:30 a.m. service Dec. 13.The annual ECW (Episcopal Church Women) Christmas luncheon will be at Nancy Zadernak's home on at 12:30 p.m. Dec. 10. Bring a dish; hostesses will provide desserts. Call to R.S.V.P.

Trinity LutheranThe men of Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township, will meet at 8 a.m. Saturday for breakfast and Bible study.The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be celebrated at the 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday services.Trinity Youth are selling chocolate and peanut butter fudge. Orders are due Sunday.The gifts for the children of Trinity Lutheran Church, North Side, Pittsburgh, are due Sunday.Volunteers are needed to serve as Eucharistic Ministers for homebound members. See Pastor Tom or Vicar Scott.A Holden Evening Prayer service without incense will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Trinity PresbyThe Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be served at Sunday's worship service at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township. The Coventri Choir will present the ministry of music. Christmas poinsettia orders are due.The December item for the Covenant Food Cupboard is spaghetti or spaghetti sauce.Reservations for Trinity Fellowship at 6 p.m. Wednesday in Fellowship Hall may be made on the sheet on the table in the narthex.Sign up at the narthex table to wrap gifts at Clearview Mall to aid Habitat for Humanity.

Valencia PresbyValencia Presbyterian Church, 80 Sterrett St., Valencia, will be hold its annual Alternative Christmas Market from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday. Call 724-625-2002 or e-mail vpc@valenciapresbyterian.com for more information.The VPC Deacons invite the congregation to help decorate the sanctuary at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Zion LutheranZion Lutheran Church, 266 Zion Church Road, Concord Township, will have a Fun Sunday this week at 10:30 a.m. Walter Marr, a musician and actor, will perform a first-person Bible story. Lunch will follow; take a dish to share. Meat and drink will be provided.