B’NAI ABRAHAM

Congregation B’nai Abraham, 519 N. Main St., will hold a Model Seder at 11 a.m. Sunday.

A reservation is required. Contact the synagogue at congbnaiabraham@zoominternet.net or call 724-287-5806.

BUFFALO CHARGE U.M.

Fenelton United Methodist Church, 810 Clearfield Road, Fenelton, will host a ministerium hymn sing at 7 p.m. Sunday. Refreshments will be served.

There will be a 7 p.m. Maundy Thursday service at Craigsville United Methodist Church, 313 Craigsville Road, Worthington.

There will be a 7 p.m. Good Friday service at McKee Chapel United Methodist Church, 349 Fenelton Road, Fenelton.

Fenelton United Methodist Church will host a 6:30 a.m. Easter sunrise service at Happy Hunters Sportsman Club on Fenelton Chicora Road.

Easter Sunday services will be at 8:30 a.m. at Craigsville United Methodist Church; 9:45 a.m. at McKee Chapel United Methodist Church; and 11 a.m. at Fenelton United Methodist Church.

BUTLER CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

The Rev. Leon Blaise, new pastor of Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68, will speak at the 10:45 a.m. worship service Sunday.

The annual “EGG” Stravaganza will be from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Children age 2 through sixth grade are welcome.

CHRIST COMMUNITY U.M.

Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, will have a vacation Bible school planning meeting from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday.

The youth group will meet at 6 p.m. Sunday and church council will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

The choir will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, but there will be no “Wednesday Nights” during Holy Week.

Maundy Thursday service is at 7:30 p.m. and the prayer vigil will begin at 8:30 p.m. and continue through Friday at 9:30 a.m. There is a sign-up sheet in the narthex.

Good Friday service is 7:30 p.m.

Food cupboard items for March are cereal and peanut butter.

CHRIST’S OUTREACH

March food bank items at Christ’s Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave., are canned meats.

The New Normal youth group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Walking in the Word Bible study will be at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.

COMMUNITY LIFE CHURCH

Community Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary School.

The Laundromat ministry is Sunday after teardown. Funds can be donated at the info hub or in an offering envelope any week. Contact Kevin Riordan with questions.

The meeting for all Eggaventure volunteers is Sunday after service. Contact Pastor Ben Ogle with any questions or if someone cannot attend.

The youth group meeting is 10:15 a.m. Sunday in Room 16 for students in grades six to 12. Contact Pastor Ben Ogle with questions.

The church needs a few more people to help with the flash mob. Dancing not required. Contact Natalie Wall or the church office for practice times. Plan to attend a practice.

The next Butler Praise and Coffee meeting for women is at 7 p.m. March 28 at the YWCA. Come for a night of discussion and a fun group activity related to the Body of Christ. Register by Wednesday using Facebook or call Amy Riordan.

CORNERSTONE BAPTIST

Beginning at 6:30 p.m. Friday, there will be an all-church fun fellowship at Family Bowlaway in Butler. Call the church office to register.

The 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible study at 771 Mercer Road will be on the “Man Who Would Not Bend.”

COVENANT PRESBY

The One Great Hour of Sharing offering will be received Sunday at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St. The offering supports the Presbyterian Hunger Program, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance and Self-Development of People.

The 11 a.m. Sunday service will begin with a processional with palms. Palm crowns will be distributed following the service.

Daffodils from the American Cancer Society will be available for pickup.

The deadline for ordering Easter and spring flower memorials is Monday.

EAST BUTLER PRESBY

East Butler Presbyterian Church, 9th and Randolph streets, will celebrate Palm Sunday with the distribution of palms at the 9:30 a.m. worship. Breakfast will follow in the social hall.

At 11 a.m., children will participate in an Easter egg hunt on the church lawn.

FAITH U.P.

Faith United Presbyterian Church, 1329 N. Main St. Ext., will observe Palm/Passion Sunday at worship.

The One Great Hour of Sharing offering will be highlighted with the offering gathered on Easter.

FIRST BAPTIST

The Ladies of First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will meet for a Bible study at 7 p.m. today at the Dittmer home.

Sunday school this week will be at 9:45 a.m. Service is at 10:55 a.m. and a luncheon will be held before the 1:15 p.m. service. There will be no evening service.

There will be a service at Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center from 2 to 3 p.m. Monday.

First Baptist Christian School will have an open house at the Baptist Youth Center at 6 p.m. Monday for parents of students and parents interested in learning more about the school.

GLADE RUN U.P.

There is an 8 a.m. Saturday meeting for flag football coaches in the youth room of Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia. Evaluation for football will start at 10:30 a.m. as well as sizing for cheerleader uniforms.

GRACE @ CALVARY LUTHERAN

Grace’s Closet at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., will be open from 5 to 7 tonight.

The council will meet at 7 p.m. today.

Saturday is the setup for upcoming Treasure Hunter’s Sale.

Sunday school will be at 9 a.m. followed by a 10 a.m. worship service.

There will be bell practice at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.

GRACEWAY

GraceWay meets at the Center Township Elementary School on Mercer Road.

MaryAnn Mahan, Amber Crowe and Rebecca Redmond will provide special music at GraceWay during the 10 a.m. Sunday worship service.

There will be a distribution of palm branches during the Palm Sunday morning worship service as the congregation anticipates Passion Week.

GraceWay Youth will meet Friday with Giraffes from 6:30-7:45 p.m. and Jaguars from 7:20 to 9 p.m. Watch the Facebook page for updates and memory verses to have ready.

Easter Bible study will be at Lutherlyn from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday.

HARVEST COMMUNITY

Harvest Community Church, 118 N. Fairview Main St., Petrolia, will have a scrapbooking event at 2 p.m. Saturday. Take scrapbooks, pictures and a snack. For more information, visit www.harvestpa.org.

HILL U.P.

The Hill Chancel Choir and the Hill Youth Chorale will present special music at the 10:30 a.m. Palm Sunday service at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St. The palm processional will be led by children of the church.

Reservations are requested for Easter breakfast. Egg casseroles, fruit salad, sweet breads, rolls and juice are needed. The sign-up sheet is on the deacons’ table. Helpers for the breakfast are welcome.

The men’s lunch group will meet at noon Monday in the fellowship hall.

Delve 912 youth group will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

MERIDIAN U.P.

Sewing day at Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave., will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday.

Maundy Thursday will be observed with a Communion service at 7:30 p.m.

Good Friday breakfast will be at 6:30 a.m. Tickets will be available at the door. Mike McCoy, Biblical portrayer, will present a program following the breakfast.

NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES

The Children’s Nurture Team at New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch Primary School, 328 Knoch Road, Saxonburg, is calling team members for teacher, helper, worship and registration positions. For more information, e-mail name and phone number to pat@newlifexn.org.

Donations of nonperishable and personal care items for the Blessing Bags and Operation Care Packages are due on Palm Sunday weekend.

A Resurrection celebration will be at 6:30 p.m. Easter Saturday. A special family worship celebration will be held and Kids Own Worship will have an “Eggstra” celebration.

Resurrection celebrations will be at 8:45 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Easter Sunday. All three services will be at the South Butler Primary School.

NORTH MAIN ST. CHURCH OF GOD

The Wednesday evening family dinner and programs at North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext., are canceled for Holy Week.

Maundy Thursday service will be at 7 p.m. It begins with Communion in the sanctuary, followed by a foot-washing service in the parlor for women and girls. The men and boys will be in the fellowship hall for their foot washing.

OLD UNION PRESBY

Maundy Thursday service at Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will be at 7:30 p.m.

The Mars community Good Friday service will be at Mars United Presbyterian Church at 12:45 p.m. A lunch will be offered at noon.

Camp brochures are available in the church lobby.

A weekly afternoon of activities for retirees and seniors is being organized. Contact Peter if you would like to help.

SAINT ANDREWS U.P.

The Palm Sunday service at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St., will include the distribution of palms.

All children may join K.I.C.K. from 5:45 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday for an early Easter party, Easter breakfast for dinner and children’s activities. Register with Mrs. Haughey by Friday.

Christ’s Last Supper with his disciples will be remembered in a 7:30 p.m. service of Communion Maundy Thursday.

Butler Presbyterian churches will hold a noon community worship service at Saint Andrews on Good Friday.

Easter Sonrise service with Communion will be a 7 a.m. at the Pleasant Valley Boat Launch, Moraine State Park. Celebration of the Lord’s resurrection will be in an Easter service with special music at 10:30 a.m. The One Great Hour of Sharing offering will be received during the 10:30 a.m. service.

THE SOWER’S CHAPEL

Sunday’s festival service at 10 a.m. will begin with a palm procession at the Sower’s Chapel, 100 Iron Bridge Road, Sarver.

An Easter sunrise service will be at 6:30 a.m. at the lake across from the church.

The Easter festival service will be at 10 a.m. and participants will take flowers to offer during the first hymn.

Call 724-353-1679 for more information.

SPRINGDALE LUTHERAN

Springdale Lutheran Church, 1061 Mahood Road, West Sunbury, will observe Palm Sunday at 11 a.m.

Service for Holy Week will be at 7 p.m. March 28 and March 29.

Easter service will be at 8 a.m. Breakfast in the social hall will follow service.

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN

St. John’s Lutheran Church, 100 Connoquenessing Main St., Connoquenessing, will celebrate Palm Sunday at the 11 a.m. worship service.

The parish Maundy Thursday worship service will be at 7 p.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Prospect.

The community Good Friday worship service will be at 1:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Church of Christ in Connoquenessing with guest Pastor Dreyer.

The cause of the month for March is the American Red Cross, Hurricane Sandy Relief Effort.

Sign up for the 9 a.m. Easter Sunday breakfast and indicate what dish will be contributed at the breakfast.

ST. LUKE’S LUTHERAN

The Fellowship for Christian Stewardship will meet Saturday at the church parking lot, 310 W. Main St., Saxonburg, for a retreat. Contact the office for details.

Palm Sunday will be celebrated with special music and Communion this weekend.

Monday’s community quiet time will be at 6 p.m. in the sanctuary.

Jeannine Sanford will lead a prayer service at 7 p.m. Monday based on stations of the cross. Self-guided stations will be available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Wednesday.

The 6 p.m. soup and bread dinner will be Thursday in Centennial Hall. Drivers are needed to deliver soup to the shut-ins.

A Seder demonstration will follow at 7:15 p.m.

First Communion will be observed at the Maundy Thursday service.

Still needed are 26 thin, dark bath towels and 23 nail clippers for the 50 Lenten Baskets of Promise.

ST. LUKE LUTHERAN

St. Luke Lutheran Church, 330 Hannahstown Road, Cabot, will have the following Holy Week services: 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, reading of the Passion, and 7 p.m. for Maundy Thursday worship service with Communion.

ST. JOHN U.C.C.

Three confirmands will be inducted into new membership during the Sunday worship service at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City. A dessert fellowship will be held in the narthex in honor of the confirmands at the conclusion of the worship service.

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny begins at 9 a.m. Saturday in the fellowship hall.

St. John’s Quilters will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the fellowship hall.

ST. MARK’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN

St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., will celebrate Palm Sunday with the distribution and blessing of palms and a procession.

The First Communion class continues its studies at 9 a.m. on Palm Sunday. The first Communion will be Maundy Thursday.

Eve Bible study will gather at 3 p.m. Tuesday in the church lounge.

There will be a Lenten supper served by the First Communion youths and their parents at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

At 7 p.m. Wednesday, there will be a healing service. Everyone is welcome who needs God’s healing, physically, emotionally or spiritually.

From 11:30 a.m. to noon Good Friday, there will be a sacred music prelude followed by a 35-minute service with Holy Communion in St. Mark’s Christ Chapel.

The 7 p.m. Good Friday Tenebrae service will be in the sanctuary of St. Mark’s.

Easter vigil will be at 6 p.m. March 30 with Holy Communion.

On Easter Sunday there will be 9 a.m. Sunday school for all ages and 10:15 a.m. Easter Festival Service with Holy Communion.

TRINITY LUTHERAN

This weekend daffodil orders will be available for pickup at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, after the 5:30 p.m. Saturday service and the 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday services.

The Holy Week schedule is 7 p.m. Wednesday, Holden evening prayer/healing service; 7 p.m. Triduum service March 28; 7 p.m. Good Friday service; and 8:30 p.m. March 30 Easter vigil service.

WESTMINSTER U.P.

The children of Westminster United Presbyterian Church, 210 Westminster Road, Sarver, will present an Easter pageant and Festival of the Palms at the 11 a.m. worship service on Palm Sunday followed by an Easter holiday buffet served from noon to 2 p.m. in the church hall.

A Maundy Thursday covered dish dinner and Communion service will be at 6 p.m. Thursday. Dinner hosts are Ruth Wilson and Paula Reed.

WHITESTOWN BAPTIST

Whitestown Road Baptist Church, 409 Whitestown Road, Butler, will observe the ordinance of the Last Supper at the 11 a.m. Sunday service.

ZION LUTHERAN

Zion Lutheran Church, 266 Zion Church Road, Chicora, will distribute palms at the 10 a.m. Sunday service.

Flower orders for Easter Sunday should be turned in to Judy.

Sunday school is at 11 a.m. with adult Bible study.

ZION U.M.

Zion United Methodist Church, 438 Bear Creek Road, Sarver, will have 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Palm Sunday services.

There will be a 7 p.m. Maundy Thursday service.

Men’s Good Friday service will be at 6 a.m. at Saxonburg Memorial Presbyterian Church. Women and children’s Good Friday service will be at 9 a.m. at Cabot United Methodist Church. Youths’ Good Friday service will be at 11 a.m. at Summit United Presbyterian Church.

There will be a 7 p.m. Good Friday service at Zion.

Easter sunrise service will be at 6:30 a.m. at Zion’s Pavilion. There will be 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Easter worship services. There will be a 9 a.m. all-congregation breakfast at Zion Fellowship Hall.

Donation suggestions for the Cabot Food Bank are canned fruits and paper products, other nonperishable food and cash donations.

Because of the overwhelming response to the request for donated glasses for a recent trip to Haiti, a new mission called “Through God’s Eyes” has started. Speak to Sandy to help.

The next work session is April 6. For more information, call the church office at 724-353-1720.