RELIGIOUS ROUNDUP
B'Nai Abraham, 519 N. Main St., will have a Tu B'shvat Seder from 11 a.m.to 12:30 p.m. Sunday.
The church will read from the Haggadah illustrated by member Laurie Bloomberg, eat from a selection of fruits and nuts native to Israel, and sing traditional songs accompanied by the B'nai B'nai's Ensemble.
The cost of the seder is a donation of dry goods such as cereals, pancake mix, flour, sugar, etc., which will go to the Butler food bank.
Christ Community U.M.Christ Community United Methodist Church 205 N. Duffy Road will have a potluck luncheon Sunday after the traditional service. Take a dish to share.There will be no youth group Sunday.The Butler District Lay/Clergy Gathering at Harmony/Zelienople UMC scheduled Monday has been canceled.There will be a Sweetheart Dinner at 6 p.m. Feb. 9 at Wesley Woods. See Sunday's bulletin insert or call 814-436-7802 for information.Wheelchair escorts are needed at 8:30 a.m. for the month of February at the VA Medical Center's Sunday services. Sign up sheet is on the narthex bulletin board.
Community Life ChurchCommunity Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary School.The next Laundromat Outing is Sunday. Quarters can be donated at the Info Hub on Sunday or in an offering envelope. Contact Kevin Riordan with any questions.Soaking Prayer will be at Bobbi Shapert's house from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Take a Bible, a tablet/pen and a pillow. Contact Bobbi Shapert with any questions.Sunday's hospitality theme is Daniel Fast Foods.
Covenant PresbyThe Noisy Offering of loose change will be received during the Sunday worship service at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St.The Presbyterian Church Study Paper on Gun Violence is available in the narthex.
Faith U. P.New members will be received during Sunday worship at Faith United Presbyterian Church, 1329 N. Main Ext.A meeting of the congregation will follow worship.Men's Fellowship dinner and program with Greg Sloan of the Butler Library, will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday.
First BaptistA representative from the Gideons will be giving a short presentation Sunday at First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., during the 1:15 p.m. service. There will be no 6 p.m. service.The church will conduct a nursing home service from 2 to 3 p.m. Monday at Sunnyview
First English LutheranThe annual congregational meeting will be held following the 11 p.m. service Sunday at First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St.
Glade Run U.P.Glade Run United Presbyterian Church is located at 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia.Glade Run and Upwards Basketball will sponsor a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, in Heritage Hall.Call the church office at 724-898-3503 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome.The youth group will go to serve at St. Mark's Lutheran on Jan. 31.
Grace @ Calvary LutheranGrace's Closet will be open from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St. All are welcome at this clothing bank.The monthly soup and sandwich luncheon will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 31 at the church.
GracewayGraceWay meets at the Center Township Elementary School on Mercer Road.'Banjo Tim' Huff and Tom Kiefer and Lyric Ackelson will provide music Sunday.Blessing Boxes for the Steve Pink Family Cambodian Mission Creation Haus will be distributed in the Sunday morning worship service.
Hill U.P.Hill United Presbyterian Church is located at 501 Second St.Desserts and coffee will be served tomorrow at the 7 p.m. performance of the Hill Youth Chorale's cabaret show. The Sunday performance will have a spaghetti luncheon following worship at noon.Contact the church office for tickets.Youth bell choirs resume practice on Wednesday. Joybells will practice at 5 p.m. and Jubilation ringers at 5:30 p.m. The instrumental ensemble will practice at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.The start of the Women at Panera Bible study has been postponed until 8 a.m. Feb. 6.
Meridian U.P.The confirmation class at Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave., will meet at 6:30 p.m. Sunday.Sewing Day will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday.The Quilt Group will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Room 14.
Muddy Creek U.P.Muddy Creek Untied Presbyterian annual congregational meeting will follow the 10 a..m. service on Sunday morning.A tureen luncheon will follow the meeting in the social hall.
Old Union PresbyThe Christian Education Committee and the Worship Committee of Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will meet after worship this Sunday.On Saturday, the youth group and interested adults will work with Hosanna Industries to build and refurbish housing for people in need in our area.Sign up in the lobby or speak to Linda Millson to provide desserts for Meals on Wheels one day this month.For the Old Union volleyball team, speak with Marcy Eichenauer or sign up in the lobby.
Saint Andrews U.P.Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 East Jefferson St., will be celebrating Communion during the Sunday worship service. The annual congregational meeting will follow the worship service.A series on parenting entitled “Understanding Children” will be at 9:15 a.m. during Adult Sunday School.The sixth Annual Chili Cook-off is from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church Saturday. Tickets are available by calling the church office at 724-287-4777.Musical entertainment will be provided by Becky Veith on the keyboard.There will be a basket auction and bake sale.Those who would like to donate the chancel flowers for one or more worship services, can sign up on the 2013 flower calendar located in the narthex.
ST. LUKE'S LUTHERANJunior and senior high youth attending Youth Quake will depart St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 310 West Main St, Saxonburg, at 5:15 p.m. Friday and return around noon Sunday. Everyone must have permission slips and should take a snack to share.The Lord's Supper will be shared Sunday.Everyone is invited to join the new Sunday School class based on the book, “Blessed Are The Peacemakers.” It will meet at 9:30 a.m. in the Hattie Cooper Room.The annual congregational luncheon and meeting will be Sunday in Centennial Hall following late service.The business meeting will begin at 1 p.m. Chicken and Sloppy Joes will be provided.Everyone is asked to take a side dish or dessert to share.
ST. JOHN'S LUTHERANSt. John's Lutheran Church on Main Street in Connoquenessing will have its annual congregational dinner and Meeting immediately following the 11 a.m. Sunday Worship Service.Take a soup, bread, or dessert to share with the congregation before the meeting. All members are invited to help make plans and decisions for the 2013 church year.The Cause of the Month for January is the Connoquenessing Meals on Wheels Program.
St. John U.C.C.A king or queen of chili will be crowned Saturday at the annual chili cook-off at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City.The chili cook-off is from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday in the fellowship hall.The cost of admission is a can of soup and a white elephant gift for bingo.Consistory reports for the February meeting are due in the secretary's office Feb. 1.Bible study continues Monday and each succeeding Monday at 9 a.m. in the church library.The next St. John's Quilters meeting is Feb. 12.
St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranThere will be no Children's Church Sunday at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St.The Helping Hands Ministry is in need of additional people to assist at funeral dinners.Those who are interested in becoming a part of a Helping Hands team should contact the church office at 724-287-6741.Youth Choir has resumed their practices on Sunday morning immediately after the morning worship service.
Trinity LutheranSunday School will be at 9 a.m. with only one service at 10 a.m., followed by the annual congregational meeting and then lunch at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township.
Zion U.M.The Meat and Greet Luncheon will be Sunday following the 10:45 service at Zion United Methodist Church, 438 Bear Creek Road, Sarver.Take a covered dish to share. Meat, rolls and drink will be provided.Suggested items for the Cabot Food Bank are canned fruit and baking supplies.The Butler District Bishop's Night with Laity and Clergy is 7 p.m. Monday. The event will be held at Harmony-Zelionople United Methodist Church and carpooling from Zion is available.Volunteers are needed for the Revelation 101 Women's Bible Seminar. Contact Jennifer Cadamore for more information.
