Gordon Thompson will present special music Sunday at Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68. Missions meeting is at 6 p.m.

Caravan and teen activities are at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

The men's cookout is Friday at the Marsolf's. Call 724-482-4116 or 724-282-0908.

Family zoo day is Saturday. Contact Pastor Ally.

Christ Community U.M.The prayer shawl ministry's fall session starts at 6:30 p.m. today at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road.The blessing of the animals will be at 5 p.m. Sunday at SynDol Farm.Finance committee meets at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.Reservations are due Oct. 15 for the Oct. 24 luncheon.

Christ's OutreachCelebrate Recovery meets at 5 p.m. Saturday at Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave. Frank Calderone Sr. will provide special music for both Sunday services.

Community Life Church Community Life Church meets at McQuistion Elementary School.Meet at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Moraine Gun Club for the Skeet & Eat outing.Pizza with the Pastors meets at 5 p.m. Sunday.Food bank items are pasta and sauce.

Covenant PresbyThe Rev. Joel Tendero will visit Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St., on Sunday to lead the 9:30 a.m. Seekers class and preach at the 11 a.m. service.

First Baptist of ButlerLadies from First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., and guests are invited to a Bible study at 7 p.m. today at Joann Dittmer's home.A paintball event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Slippery Rock Baptist Camp, 130 Elliott Lane, Worth Township.Grades ninth to 12th will have a Bible study from 7 to 8 p.m. Mondays this month at Pastor Jeff's home.The Senior Saints fall color tour will be Tuesday followed by a meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Slippery Rock Baptist Camp.

First Presby of BakerstownFirst Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown, 5825 Heckert Road, Bakerstown, will host a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday in Fellowship Hall.A heart health program will be presented at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in Fellowship Hall by nutritionist Joan Avolio.

Glade Run U.P.Deacons of Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, will meet at 7 p.m. Monday.Session meets at 6:40 p.m. Tuesday.The youth group and Crossover group will go bicycling at noon Sunday.A blood drive will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Oct. 14 in Fellowship Hall.Upward Basketball registration is open.

Grace at CalvaryGrace at Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., Butler, will hold a property work day at 9 a.m. Saturday.Training for deacons and acolytes will follow the 10 a.m. Sunday service.The following committees meet Tuesday: youth committee at 6 p.m., Brown Bag Dinner at 6:15 p.m., Finance and Fellowship and Service at 6:30 p.m. and all other committees at 7 p.m. Bells practice at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.Meet at the church at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 14 for men's night out.

GracewayRuth Ferko and Andre Parker will provide special music Sunday for GraceWay Community Church, which meets at Center Township Elementary School.The steering committee meets at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Panera Bread.Adult Bible study, "Hand Picked Fruit," begins Wednesday at Kings Family Restaurant.

Hill U.P.Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St., will celebrate worship at 6 p.m. Saturday with Kathy Davis preaching. Pastor Clark Sawyer will preach Sunday.The men's luncheon is at noon Monday.Kids' Club meets at 5:30 p.m. and senior high youth Bible study meets at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Meridian U.P.Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave., hosts the Rev. Dr. Don Dawson at 11 a.m. Sunday.Session meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Stewardship committee meets at 10 a.m. Friday.

New Life Christian MinistriesNew Life Christian Ministries meets at South Butler Primary School.Those serving Oct. 23 at the One Day Plunge Pittsburgh Project will be commissioned Sunday.Relevant Student Ministries senior high meets from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday and junior high meets from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, both at 320 W. Main St., Saxonburg.Elders council meets at 7 p.m. Wednesday at 320 W. Main St., Saxonburg.

North Main Street Church of GodThe evangelism meeting will be at 11:45 a.m. Sunday in the conference room of North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext.Ruth McCarrier will provide special music for an inspirational hymn sing at 6 p.m. Sunday in the parlor.60 Plus or Minus will meet for lunch at noon Oct. 14 at Hoss's Restaurant in Grove City. The car-pool leaves at 11:15 a.m.The board of directors meets at 7 p.m. Oct. 14.

Old Union PresbyTickets are on sale at Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, for the Oct. 23 dinner theater by the Covenant Players. See Dottie Gifford.The youth group meets at 9:30 a.m. Saturday to work at the Lighthouse and visit Laurel Caverns.Drop off clothing drive donation items by Oct. 31.

Park United PresbyMartha Circle will meet at 7 p.m. today in Park Hall.Breakfast with the King is at 6:15 a.m. Friday at Burger King.Second Saturday Supper Club meets at 5 p.m. Saturday at the church.Session meets at 7 p.m. Monday in Park Hall.W2W Bible study is at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Park Hall.

Rider LutheranRider Lutheran Church, 189 Rider Church Road, West Sunbury, will hold a congregational meeting following the 10 a.m. Sunday service. Harvest Home will be recognized. Take a nonperishable food item.

Saint Andrews U.P.Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St., welcomes the Rev. Fred Young. The Rev. Joel Tendero will meet with the youth group at 6 p.m. Sunday.Dinner with Friends meets at 6 p.m. Saturday at Conley's in Penn Township. RSVP to Barb Gallagher.The Mission Team seeks donations for the annual U-Name-It Auction.The choir will participate in The Light of the World hymn and choral festival at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at First United Methodist Church.

Springdale LutheranCouncil meets Tuesday at Springdale Lutheran Church, 1061 Mahood Road, West Sunbury. All church members welcome.

St. John U.C.C.A Called to Care meeting will follow the 10 a.m. worship service Sunday at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City.The St. John's Got Talent concert begins at 4 p.m. Sunday in the sanctuary.Bell choir practice resumes at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday.

St Luke's Lutheran St Luke's Lutheran Church, 310 W. Main St., Saxonburg, will celebrate Community Oktoberfest from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday in Centennial Hall.Coffee and conversation hour will be Sunday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.Little Lambs programs for 2- and 3-year-olds will be held during the 8:15 a.m. service and 9:30 a.m. Sunday School.Kings Kids junior church meets during the 10:45 a.m. service.The women's Bible study and knitting group meets at 7 p.m. Monday.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranThe Three T group of St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., meets at 9:30 a.m. Monday. The prayer shawl ministry meets at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Bible Bowl practice is held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursdays in the family room.Reservations are being taken for the 4F Dinner to be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Oct. 16. Call 724-287-6741 by Tuesday.

St. Peter's AnglicanThe Anglican Church Women will meet at noon Oct. 14 at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St. Take a bag lunch. Nick Ban will present a program on fire safety.

Summit PresbyThe office of Summit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Drive, will be closed Monday.The Widows' Luncheon is at noon Friday at Ponderosa.A men's breakfast will be held at 7 a.m. Saturday at Jefferson Center Presbyterian Church.Deacons meet at 6:30 p.m. and Elders meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Trinity Lutheran Harvest Home Sunday will be celebrated with Communion at 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township. Blood pressure screenings will be done. Items will be collected for the food bank. A prospective members class will follow the Saturday service.Pastor Pierotti's book study continues at 7 p.m. Sunday.McCandless Bell Choir will rehearse from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Wednesdays.