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RELIGIOUS ROUNDUP

Chrisann Green will present the special music for the 10:45 a.m. Sunday worship service at the Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68.

The choir will present its cantata, "Only Love," at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Clearview Mall.

The teens' Christmas party will be Saturday at the church. For information, call Jennie Reckner at 724-756-1341 or the church at 724-482-4116.

Christ Community U.M.Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, is collecting peanut butter and jelly for the Covenant Foodboard.The guest speaker at all weekend services will be Ken Hiser.The Giving Sleigh is located in the sanctuary for gift in honor of others.Cookie donations for troops in the U.S. and abroad will be accepted until Sunday. Put them in a box marked 'military' and place in the kitchen.

Christ's OutreachChrist's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave., requests cereal and breakfast foods for the Food Bank.Celebrate Recovery will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday in the classrooms.Dick and Danna Vernon will provide the music on Sunday.

Community Life ChurchCommunity Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary School.There is a fellowship night out tomorrow. Meet at Domenico's in Cranberry Township at 5:30 p.m. and see the musical "White Christmas" at 7:30 p.m. at the Comtra Theater.The December items for St. Vincent DePaul's food cupboard are pasta and sauce.The 50 percent off sale at the Resource Table will last until Dec. 20.

Covenant PresbyCovenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St., will host Dee Demby and the Children of the YMCA for a Christmas program during worship this Sunday.

First Baptist of ButlerThe Faith Sunday School Class and First Baptist Church of Butler, 221 W. New Castle St., will have a Christmas banquet at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Garden Gate Restaurant.The children's Christmas program will be at 6 p.m. Sunday, including children from 2 years to sixth grade.

First Baptist of E.C.The annual children's Christmas program will be performed Sunday at First Baptist Church of Evans City, 242 S. Washington St., followed by an all-church luncheon.The Concerned Women for Missions meeting and Christmas cookie exchange is tonight.

First English LutheranChurch services with Holy Communion will be held at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday.A healing service will be held at 12:30 p.m. Sunday.Christmas activities for the junior youth group start at 12:15 p.m. Sunday.An Advent service and dinner will be held at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday.A potluck supper and women's Bible study will be held at 6:30 p.m. today and Dec. 17.

First U.M.First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St., will host a Christmas dinner from noon to 2 p.m. Dec. 25 in the Epworth Center. Make reservations by Dec. 19 with Betty Scott at 724-287-3889 or the church office at 724-283-6160. To volunteer, sign up at the church office.

Glade Run U.P.The youth group of Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, will hold its progressive dinner from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday. For information, call 724-898-1016.Wednesday is the family night dinner as part of the R.O.C.K. program. Following dinner, a prayer gathering will be held from 6:15 to 6:45 p.m.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranChristmas flower orders are due Friday at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St.The property work day starts at 9 a.m. Saturday.Angel Food Ministry distribution will be from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday.The youth group Christmas party will be at 5 p.m. Saturday at the church.The church council meeting will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday because of the Midweek advent service at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

GraceWayLyric Ackelson and Andre Parker will provide special music at the 10 a.m. Sunday service at GraceWay Community Church.GraceWay meets at the Center Township Elementary School.

Hill U.P.The Rev. Mike Winship will be the guest preacher at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship of Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St.The Hill Youth Chorale will present a concert at the VA Butler Healthcare at 2 p.m. Sunday.The church Christmas dinner will begin at 6 p.m. Sunday, followed by a carol sing led by the church instrumental ensemble.Covenant Cupboard's request for December is cereal.Donations of winter clothing and toys are needed for the "Keep Me Warm" Christmas tree.The 2010 Chancel flower calendar is posted on the bulletin board near the office.

Meridian U.P.Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Avenue, will host a Christmas dinner at 5 p.m. Sunday. The dinner is free and open to the community. Take a covered dish to share.The evening includes Christmas carols, a Christmas play produced and starring the children of Meridian Day Care and a visit from Santa.

Middlesex PresbyOrders for the Christmas poinsettias at Middlesex Presbyterian Church in America, 116 Church Road, Middlesex Township, are due Sunday.

Mt. Chestnut PresbyMt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422, will host the annual Christmas concert, "A Season of Praise," at 7 p.m. Friday.

New Life Christian MinistriesNew Life Christian Ministries holds worship at South Butler Primary School, 328 Knoch Road, Saxonburg.The ministry staff will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the home of Pastor Chris and Nancy Marshall, Cabot.

North Main Street Church of GodThe Christmas party for the youth of North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext., will be at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Haven.Celebrate Recovery will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday.

Old Union PresbyThe children's Christmas pageant will be performed at the Sunday worship service at Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars.Pick a tag from the tree in the lobby to give a Christmas present to a resident at mars Home for Youth.Drop off cards by next Sunday to participate in the Christmas card exchange.Meet at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the church to go Christmas caroling.

Park U.P.There will be an all-cast rehearsal of the Boars Head Festival at 7 tonight at Park United Presbyterian Church, 115 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople. Dress rehearsal is at 7 p.m. Friday. Cast is to report to Park Hall at 6 p.m. Saturday for the 7 p.m. performance and at 4 p.m. Sunday for the 5 p.m. performance.The women's Christmas dinner will be at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in Park Hall.Those who participate in music ministry are invited to a Christmas party at the home of Carla Adams on Wednesday.

Saint Andrews U.P.Poinsettia orders are due Sunday at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St. The 2010 flower calendar is in the narthex.Dinner With Friends will meet at Rose Haven at 6 p.m. Saturday. Reservations required; call Barb Gallagher.The Rev. Fred Young will lead the Advent study in December.The children and youth will shop Sunday for items for their mission project, VOIce.Wednesday is the last day for KICK.

St. John U.C.C.The children's Sunday school Christmas program begins at 5:30 p.m. Sunday with dinner in the fellowship hall at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City.The women of St. John's are invited to "Christmas By Candlelight" at 6:30 tonight in the fellowship hall.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranSt. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., will hold the family Christmas party at 7 p.m. Friday.The Youth Organization will have a cookie baking event at 9 a.m. Saturday.The children's Christmas bazaar will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday.Dick Gamble will be recognized at the Sunday morning worship service with a reception in his honor.An Advent luncheon will follow the 11 a.m. Sunday services.

St. Peter's EpiscopalChristmas decorating will start after the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St.

Summit PresbyThe men of Summit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Drive, invite all men to the men's breakfast at 7 a.m. Saturday at Jefferson Center Presbyterian Church.The third and last Advent luncheon will be at noon Tuesday.

Trinity LutheranOrders forms for poinsettias are due at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township.Pick up fudge orders by 5 p.m. Saturday and after the Sunday services.Place caps and mittens for the children of Trinity, North Side, on the giving tree in the narthex.A soup and salad supper at 6 p.m. will precede the 7 p.m. Holden evening prayer service Wednesday.Calvary Food Cupboard is collecting food for holiday dinners and paper products.

Trinity PresbyTrinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., will hold a Christmas open house at the manse from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday.Volunteers will wrap gifts at Clearview Mall from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.A soup luncheon will be held Sunday after worship.Coventri Choir will present its cantata at 1:30 p.m. Sunday.Volunteers will serve the community meal from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at St. Andrews United Presbyterian Church.The sanctuary will be open from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays.

Zion U.M.Zion United Methodist Church, 438 Bear Creek Road, Sarver, will hold brunch with Santa from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the fellowship hall for children up to third grade.Angel Food Ministry distribution will be from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Center United Methodist Church in Natrona Heights. Contact Jennifer Cadamore for information or to volunteer.The flower calendar for 2010 is in the narthex hallway.

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