Gordon Thompson will present the special music at 10:45 a.m. Sunday at Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68. the Rev. Millie Martsolf will speak.

Come decorate the church at 6 p.m. Sunday.

The teens will host a mystery dinner at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 2. Call 724-482-4116 or 724-282-0908.

Christ Community U.M.Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 North Duffy Road, is collecting saltines, graham crackers and pet food for the Covenant Food Cupboard.Volunteers needed to decorate the church for Christmas after the 11 a.m. Sunday service.The prayer shawl Christmas party is at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 2. Bring a dish to share.Pastor Burrell's Advent Bible study starts at 7 p.m. Dec. 2.Hot whole hog sausage is available at $2.50 a pound. Call church office at 724-287-4462.

Christ's OutreachCelebrate Recovery will meet at 5 p.m. Saturday at Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave. Special music at Sunday services will be provided by Dick and Danna Vernon. The Cross Culture Youth Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 1; Caravan Kids will meet at 6:45 p.m.

Community Life ChurchCommunity Life Church meets at McQuistion Elementary School.The St. Vincent De Paul's food bank items for November are paper products.The Laundromat ministry outing is Sunday after tear down.We will take a building fund offering Sunday.

Covenant PresbyThe Sacrament of the Lord's Supper and the lighting of the first Advent candle will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Sunday at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St.Order forms for Christmas poinsettias should be returned to the Fellowship and Outreach Committee as soon as possible.

Faith LutheranSpecial midweek Advent services begin at 7 p.m. Dec. 1 with a service of Vespers at Faith Lutheran Church, 241 Freeport Road. All are invited to a free soup supper before the service at 6 p.m.

Faith United PresbyTrinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township, and Faith United Presbyterian Church, 1329 North Main Street, will hold a joint Thanksgiving Eve service at 7 p.m. today in Faith's sanctuary. Music will be provided by combined choirs and the Rev. Thomas Pierotti of Trinity will preach. A social hour will follow.The congregation is invited to “Deck the Halls” of the church at 1 p.m. Saturday.

First Baptist of ButlerThe Choir and Instrumental Ensemble of First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will host “Reflections of the Cross” at 6:30 p.m. today. The program focuses on the history, call, and hope of the cross.

First U.M.The Community Meal and Second Grace Shoppe are closed Friday at First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St.

Glade Run U.P.Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, will decorate the church at 6 p.m. Sunday.A traditional worship service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday.The church offices are closed Thursday and Friday.

Grace at CalvaryThe church office is closed Friday.There will be no Sunday School on Nov. 28.There will be a family Advent luncheon and craft after the 10 a.m. Sunday service.The first advent service is at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the church. A light supper will be served at 6 p.m.There will be no bell practice this week.

gracewayBrady Patsy, Edith McCandless, Doug, Lilly and Jenny Taylor will provide special music at the Sunday service. Leigh Dillaman is planning a special time for all children 3 to 11. Nursery is available.

Hill U.P.Kathy Davis will preach at the 6 p.m. Saturday service of Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St. The first Sunday in Advent will be observed at the 10:30 a.m. service led by Rev. Clark Sawyer. The church office will be closed Thursday and Friday.Club 56 will leave at 5 p.m. Sunday for their overnight trip to Splash Lagoon.Fair trade coffee, tea and chocolate is available to purchase each Sunday following worship. Proceeds benefit the Hill Youth Chorale mission trip.

Mars U.P.Mars United Presbyterian Church, 232 Crowe Ave., Mars, will host an evening of meditation and music featuring Lucy Scandrett on harp and Nathan Cook on marimba. at 7 p.m. Sunday. Offerings will benefit the pipe organ restoration project. Nursery is provided.

Meridian U.P.The Mission Committee of Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave., meets at noon Sunday.Sewing Day is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday.Sarah Elizabeth Circle meets at 1 p.m. Thursday.Christmas dinner for the church and community will be held at 5 p.m. Dec. 5.Reservations are due Nov. 30. Call 724-482-2630.

New Life Christian MinistriesNew Life Christian Ministries meets at the South Butler Primary School, 328 Knoch Road, Saxonburg. Infants and children will be dedicated Sunday.The church offices will be closed Thursday and Friday.An open house will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at 320 West Main St. during the Saxonburg Christmas Parade.

North Main Street Church of GodNorth Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext., will host a Celebrate Recovery movie night at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the Haven. A Christian education meeting is set for 8:15 p.m. Saturday in the conference room.An All Ladies Christmas Luncheon is set for Dec. 2 at Red Lobster. Contact Shirley at shirleybarger@yahoo.com.

Old Union PresbyThe Worship and Christian Education committees of Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, meet after worship.The Mars Ministerium is planning a Community Prayer Watch in which each church commutes to having a group pray one day a week for the community.Speak with Peter to help organize the Christmas card exchange.To donate a deer to the Evans City Food Cupboard, call 724-538-5968.

Park United PresbyChristmas decorating at the church begins at 1 p.m. Saturday.Communion will be served at 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday to celebrate the first Sunday of Advent.The Boars Head choir will practices after the 11 a.m. Sunday service.The women's bus trip to Bedford Spring leaves between 8 and 9 a.m. Monday.Youth Breakfast with the “King” meets at 6:15 a.m. Tuesday at Burger King.

St. Luke's Evangelical LutheranThe office of St Luke's Lutheran, 310 W. Main St., Saxonburg, is closed Friday. Christmas float participants meet at 5:30 p.m. Friday in the Hattie Copper room.The Jesse Tree will be decorated Sunday for Advent and the Christmas Fruit basket campaign for needy families begins.Senior Stars 55+ will have a Christmas luncheon at noon Wednesday in Hattie Cooper Room. Bring a $5 edible gift to exchange.God and Family after school program resumes Wednesday.

St. John U.C.C.St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City, will celebrate the first Sunday in Advent with lighting of Advent candles and a special message during the children's time from puppets Josh and Sally.A potluck lunch and the Hanging of the Greens will follow the 10 a.m. worship service. Bring a covered dish.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranYouth eligible for Acolyte training should call the office of St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., so another training day can be scheduled.A discussion session with the Task Force Committee on the issues concerning the ELCA will be at 4:30 p.m. Sunday in the Chapel.The Music Department is looking for singers in 7th grade or older to augment the Christmas Eve services.Family movie night starts at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 3 with “The Polar Express” in Fellowship Hall.

St. Peter's AnglicanSt. Peter's Anglican Church, 218 E. Jefferson St., will hold services at 8:15 and 10:30 a.m. to begin the season of Advent in preparation for the coming of Christmas. There are no children's education classes this week; they resume at 9:15 a.m. Dec. 5.

Trinity LutheranThe office at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township, will be closed Friday.The First Sunday of Advent will be celebrated with remembrance of the Lord's Last Supper being shared at services at 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday. There will be no Sunday School classes.A soup and salad meal will be served at 6 p.m. Wednesday, followed by Holden Evening Prayer with no incense at 7 p.m.The Health and Wellness Ministry is sponsoring a quiet prayerful service for those in need of a message of hope at 7:30 p.m. Monday.Trinity Youth are selling homemade chocolate or peanut butter fudge. Pickup after 5 p.m. Dec. 11.Baked goods for Meals on Wheels are due Dec. 13.Trinity and Faith United Presbyterian Church, 1329 North Main Street, will hold a joint Thanksgiving Eve service at 7 p.m. in Faith's sanctuary.