RELIGIOUS ROUNDUP
Congregation B’nai Abraham’s Purim dinner; service; Purimschpiel program, a video spoof of Gangnam style by members of the congregation; and Oneg have been rescheduled for Friday. Call the synagogue office at 724-287-5806 for details.
Butler Church of the NazareneThere will be a children’s meeting for all workers at 6:30 p.m. today at the Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68.The Rev. Don Chamberlain, retired pastor, will be the speaker at 10:45 a.m. Sunday. There will be a congregational vote for the new pastor.The church board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday.
Christ Community U.M.Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, will celebrate Holy Communion at both Sunday services.The service at Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday.Food cupboard items for March are cereal and peanut butter.
Community Life ChurchCommunity Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary School.Altar worker training is from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday in the YMCA Board of Trustees room. The topic by Kevin Riordan is “Cultivating the Presence of God.”Communion will be observed Sunday. A meeting for parents of youths in grades 5 to 12 is after service Sunday in the elementary room. Details of this year’s “Acquire the Fire Teen Conference” will be discussed. See Pastor Ben with any questionsFlash mob practice is from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday and from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday at the YMCA Phillips Hall. Attend one practice per week. Adults and children grade 6 and higher are welcome.For more information, contact Natalie Wall on Facebook or at the church office. For information about the setup team, see Tony DiDonato.
Covenant PresbyThe sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated during the 11 a.m. worship service Sunday at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St.The seekers class will continue its Lenten series “Christian Leadership in the New Testament” at 9:45 a.m. Sunday in the Assembly Room.The deadline for daffodil orders from the American Cancer Society is Monday. See Ione Mathias to place your order.
East Butler Presbyterian East Butler Presbyterian Church, 9th and Randolph streets, will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, the World Day of Prayer. All are welcome to visit the sanctuary for prayer and reflection.Sunday will be the last day to participate in Daffodil Days, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.Breakfast will be served after the 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship service. Donations will benefit the deacons.
Faith U.P.The sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will be observed at Sunday worship at Faith United Presbyterian Church, 1329 N. Main St. Ext. A special offering will aid local families.The deacons will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
First BaptistFirst Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will have an all-church game night Friday at 6 p.m. at the Baptist Youth Center. Each family should take a 2-liter beverage, casserole or dessert to share and a favorite board game.Beth Johnson, missionary appointee to North Africa will speak at the church at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Glade Run U.P.At noon Sunday there will be a special session meeting for past and present elders of the Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia.Registration for 2013 fall classes at the Preschool Place and registration for the spring Upwards flag football and cheerleading season are now being accepted.
Grace @ Calvary LutheranThe youth group will serve at the community meal from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday at First English Church.Sisters in Christ will meet at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Take a dish to share. After dinner, they will make a craft for a nursing home.The weekly Lenten service will be at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Butler at 7 p.m. Wednesday.Pastor’s monthly Bible study will be at his house at 10 a.m. March 7.
GracewayGraceWay meets at the Center Township Elementary School on Mercer Road.Ruth Ferko and Amber Crowe will provide special music at GraceWay at the 10 a.m. Sunday worship service.Blessing boxes will be collected during the 10 a.m. worship service. Proceeds will benefit the Steven Pink Creation Haus Ministry in Cambodia.
Hill U.P.The sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated during the 6 p.m. Saturday and 10:30 a.m. Sunday services at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St., Butler.The Hill Quilters will meet at 9:30 a.m. Friday in the fellowship hall.Jumpstart 78 will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday.The women’s book club will meet at 12:15 p.m. Sunday to discuss “Life of Pi.”Club 56 will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday.
Meridian U.P.Trustees of the Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave., will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.The Sarah Elizabeth Circle will meet at 1 p.m. March 7 in Room 15.Bell choir will practice at 6:30 p.m. today; chancel choir will practice at 7:30 p.m. today.
New Life Christian MinistriesNew Life Christian Ministries, Knoch Primary School, 328 Knoch Road, Saxonburg, will celebrate the Lord’s Supper on Saturday and Sunday.Blessing bags for nonperishable food and personal care items will be available at worship. The bags will be collected on Palm Sunday weekend, March 23 and 24, and will be distributed to those who need a blessing at Easter. To refer recipients for blessing bags, e-mail local outreach leader Karen Schiebel at karen@newlifexn.org or call her at 724-822-9879.Sprouts Preschool is accepting enrollment for the 2013-14 school term. For information, e-mail pat@newlifexn.org or call 724-256-0851.
North Main St. Church of GodNorth Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext., will host the ACTS Choir and Orchestra for a Broadway-style concert at 7 p.m. March 9 based on the book of Acts. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and there will be a free will offering.A brief congregational meeting will take place in the sanctuary immediately following the service Sunday.The family fellowship dinner will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday. The midweek programs will follow at 7 p.m.Nurses will be in the library Sunday following the 10:30 a.m. worship service for blood pressure screening.
Old Union PresbySamaritan Counseling Center at Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will hold a six-session bereavement group. See the bulletin board for more information.The fundraising and the missions committees will meet after worship this week.A Christian fitness group meets on Thursdays at the Heritage Creek Professionals Building. See flier on the bulletin board for details.
Rider LutheranRider Lutheran Church, 189 Rider Church Road, West Sunbury, will celebrate the sacrament of Holy Communion at the 10 a.m. worship service Sunday.The fourth Lenten presentation entitled “Behold My Servant” will be at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Social Hall.
Saint Andrews U.P.The first Sunday mission offering of Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St., will go to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance to help victims of Hurricane Sandy.The youths of Saint Andrews will participate in the World Vision 30-Hour Famine Friday and Saturday. To be a sponsor, see a youth group member.The Spring Island Bash will be 6 p.m. March 9 in the Bethany Room. Register in the narthex or call the church office.Easter lilies may now be ordered for the sanctuary for the Easter celebration. Donors may remove the lilies after the worship services. Orders and payment are due March 11.The Lenten study will be at 9:15 a.m. Sunday in the church library. It centers on Richard Foster’s “Celebration of Discipline.”
St. Luke’s Lutheran St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 310 W. Main St., Saxonburg, will celebrate Communion at both services Sunday.There will be a worship service at 2 p.m. Sunday at Elmcroft. Church council members will participate.Combs are needed for this week’s donation to the Lenten Baskets of Promise.All women are invited to attend a new weekly Lenten Bible study, “Walk by the Spirit,” in Fellowship Hall beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday.The Lenten services will be at noon and at 7 p.m. at Christ Community Fellowship.
St. John’s LutheranSt. John’s Lutheran Church, Main Street, Connoquenessing, will celebrate Holy Communion at the 11 a.m. Sunday service.A sign-up sheet will be passed to purchase flowers for Easter Sunday.The cause of the month for March is the American Red Cross Hurricane Sandy Relief.The community Wednesday evening Lenten service will be at 7:30 p.m. at the Meridian United Presbyterian Church with guest pastor Gary Brown.
St. John U.C.C.Communion will be served at Sunday’s 10 a.m. worship service at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City. The Sunday worship service will be presented by this year’s confirmation class.Consistory will meet at 7 p.m. Monday in the narthex.Confirmation class will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the church library.
St. Mark’s Evangelical LutheranHoly Communion will be served at all services this weekend at St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St.A special congregation meeting will follow the 10:15 a.m. worship service Sunday. The meeting is to hold a second vote on St. Mark’s new NALC Constitution.Lutheran Sisters in Christ will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church. Take a dish to share, table setting and a friend.
Zion U.M.Donna Best will lead the women’s seminar “Revelation 101” from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. For more information, contact Jennifer Cadamore.Zion United Methodist Church, 438 Bear Creek Road, Sarver, will host the noon and 7 p.m. community Lenten services March 13.Brochures and registration forms for the Lay Servant Ministries School are available on the hall bulletin board.