RELIGIOUS ROUNDUP
Chrisann Green will present the music for the worship service at Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road. An offering will be taken for World Evangelism. A ministry fair will follow the worship service. There will be no Caravan Nov. 23.
Christ Community U.M.Homemade sausage pickup will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road. Workers are asked to report at 8 a.m. A Christmas decorating and pizza party is set for noon Sunday. The memorial committee also will meet at noon Sunday. Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday.Covenant food cupboard items for November are graham cracker, saltines, and cereal. The potluck luncheon for November is canceled due to the holiday.
Christ's OutreachSunday activities at Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave., include music by the COC worship team at both morning services. New member's class will be at 9:30 a.m. Holy Communion will be observed.New Normal youth ministry will meet at 2 p.m. Bible study will be at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Handbell practice is at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.God's Christmas Lights outreach has begun. Contact Carol Frantz with questions.
Church at the HeightsChurch at the Heights is meeting at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave.Operation Christmas Child donations are due at 7 p.m. today.
Community Life ChurchCommunity Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary School, where a Meet the Pastors event is set from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Sign up at the info hub.The monthly youth group gathering is from 7:30 to 9 p.m. today at Pastor Ben's house
Covenant PresbyCovenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St., will hold a steeple dedication and lighting service at 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Following the service, Bagpiper Lars Morrison will lead the congregation to the front lawn for the official light-up of the cross. Pledge cards are due at the 11 a.m. worship.
Faith Fellowship AllianceFaith Fellowship Alliance Church, 200 Faithway-Fared Drive, will host a Thanksgiving service at 6 p.m. Sunday, with music by the Crossover Quartet. An offering will be taken to benefit Mahaffey Family Camp.
Faith U.P. ChurchStewardship Sunday will be observed at the 10:30 a.m. worship service at Faith United Presbyterian Church, 1329 N. Main St. Ext. Members will dedicate the Estimates of Giving for 2012. Three new members also will be received with a social hour to follow the service.On Wednesday, worship together with Trinity Lutheran Church at Trinity at 7 p.m.
First BaptistLadies from First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., and their guests are invited to a 7 p.m. Bible study today at Joann Dittmer's home.Church attendees from the Association of Independent Baptist Churches of Western Pennsylvania are invited for a Thanksgiving dinner at 6:30 p.m. followed by a service.Students from First Baptist Christian School will sing Saturday with the KCEA All-State Choir in Harrisburg.The church will host a service at 2 p.m. Monday at Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Dennis Junker will speak.Ladies will be working on Christmas gifts for shut-ins from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday.
First Presby of BakerstownFirst Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown, 5825 Heckert Road, Bakerstown, will have its Thanksgiving service at 10 a.m. Nov. 24. Angels in the Wings Choir and Joyful Noise Choir will provide music. Thanksgiving donations will be collected for The Lighthouse, Hosanna Industries and the Pastor's Local Needy Fund.
Grace @ Calvary LutheranThere will be decorating of the social hall at 9 a.m. Saturday at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St. A Grace Full Needles meeting will follow. Take a brown bag lunch.The annual congregation meeting will be after the 10 a.m. Sunday service, where nonperishable items will be collected for Harvest Home.
GracewayMaryAnn Mahan and Ruth Ferko will provide the music for the 10 a.m. Sunday service at GraceWay Community Church, which meets at the Center Township Elementary School. A children's event titled Bountiful Blessings to Share will be part of the service. All participants in Saturday's Christmas parade are asked to call Pastor West with questions.
Hill U.P.Volunteers will meet at 10 a.m. Monday through Wednesday at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St., to remove and replace ceiling tiles in the dining room. Lunch will be provided. Centennial note cards may be purchased at the church office.
Meridian U.P.A cake and ice cream reception for youth director Bryan Hermann and his new wife, Eva, will follow the Sunday morning service at Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave.The evangelism committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday and the mission committee will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Stewardship committee will meet at 10 a.m. Friday.
New Life Christian MinistriesInfants and children will be dedicated at the 8:45 and 10:15 a.m. services Sunday at New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch Primary School, 328 Knoch Road, Saxonburg. Thanksgiving Eve worship will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Crossway Church, 109 Davis Road, Valencia. Believer baptisms will be celebrated.
North Main St. Church of GodAll events are canceled for Wednesday and Nov. 24 at North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext. The church office is closed Wednesday through Nov. 25.
Old Union PresbyOn Sunday, the Thank-Offering service, led by the Women's Association, will be held at Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars.The Church Growth team will meet after worship on Sunday.
Park United PresbyA deacons meeting is set for 10 a.m. Thursday at Park United Presbyterian Church, corner of Grandview and Main Street, Zelienople. A senior luncheon will be at noon Tuesday in Park Hall.Thanksgiving in the Country will be at Camp Run Church at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Pastor Paul Merrill of Park United Presbyterian Church will preach.
St. Luke's LutheranThe German language class will meet at 6:30 p.m. today at St Luke's Lutheran Church, 310 W. Main St., Saxonburg.Christmas tags for Glade Run children with special needs are available in the narthex. Christ the King will be celebrated Sunday with the Lord's Supper at both services.Christian outreach team meets at noon Sunday to work on the Christmas float. Refreshments will be provided.Monday's food bank participation begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday's noon community Thanksgiving service will be at St Luke's, Saxonburg.
St. John U.C.C.A Thanksgiving breakfast is set for 9 a.m. Saturday in the fellowship hall of St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City. Registration is appreciated.The Thanksgiving service will begin at 6 p.m. Sunday with a potluck dinner. Quilters will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday.
St. John's LutheranSt. John's Lutheran Church, Main Street, Connoquenessing, will celebrate Holy Communion at the 11 a.m. Sunday service.The community Thanksgiving service is at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at White Oak Springs Methodist Church.
St. John's ReformedThe annual Thank-Offering service at St. John's Reformed Church, 494 Evans City Road, Route 68 and Meridian Road, will be Sunday and will be led by the women of the church. The guest speaker at the 11 a.m. worship service will be Tom Bowser of The Fishbone Ministry in Butler.
St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranHoly Communion will be offered at all services Sunday at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St.The youth Sunday school will host a Thanksgiving celebration from 9 to 10 a.m. Sunday in Schramm Hall. Take a friend.St. Mark's will have a Thanksgiving celebration at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Refreshments will be served after the service.Offering envelopes are available in the back of the church.
Summit PresbyA prayer and praise service is set for 7 p.m. today at Summit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Drive.On Friday, the youth group will sale pizza from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the Christian Community Outreach building, 650 Saxonburg Road. To order pizza and for more information, call 724-287-2378. The youth group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Sunday.The community Thanksgiving services are set Wednesday. Services will be at noon St. Luke's Lutheran Church on Main Street in Saxonburg and at 7 p.m. at Cabot Methodist Church, 707 Winfield Road. The church office will be closed Thursday and Friday.
Trinity LutheranTrinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township, will have Holy Communion at weekend services. A family advent night is set for 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Shoebox gifts are due at the church by Sunday evening.The bell choir needs ringers for the 10:30 p.m. Christmas Eve service. To volunteer, call Patsy Ann Johnson. Rehearsals are from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Thursdays.Trinity will host the joint Thanksgiving service with Faith United Presbyterian Church at 7 p.m. Wednesday.A social hour will be held in the fellowship hall following the service.The church office will be closed Nov. 24 and 25.
Trinity PresbyTrinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., will welcome interim pastor Richard Rowe at the 11 a.m. Sunday service.
Westminster PresbyYouths from Westminster Presbyterian Church in America, 420 N. Main St., will enjoy their annual Turkey Bowl from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the Hoffer home.Take items to the church this week for the Operation Christmas Child Packing Party from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday in Perrin Hall. Refreshments and child care will be provided.Child care also will be provided for the Thanksgiving Communion service at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Zion U.M.Zion United Methodist Church, 438 Bear Creek Road, Sarver, will be a drop- off location through Sunday for Operation Christmas Child. Volunteers, donations and cookies are still needed. Contact John or Jane Woitas if you can help.Sarver-Saxonburg Community Thanksgiving services will be held Wednesday. The noon service will be at St. Luke's Lutheran Church on Main Street in Saxonburg. The 7 p.m. service will be at Cabot United Methodist on Winfield Road in Cabot. Take a nonperishable food item for the Cabot Food Bank.
