Religious Roundup
Gordon Thompson will present special music at the 10:45 a.m. Sunday service at Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68. The Rev. Millie Martsolf will speak.
Christ Community U.M. Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road will have consecration services at all weekend services. There will be no adult classes during Power Hour.Graham cracker and saltines are being collected for the Covenant Food Cupboard. The youth group food drive will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday.The Charge conference at Harmony/Zelienople UMC is Saturday. R.S.V.P. at 724-287-4462.New member orientation will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Community Life ChurchCommunity Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary School.The Minich family will host two Ukrainian orphans in December and January. Contact Sally Minich to help with fundraising efforts or to donate.CLC is collecting paper products in November for the St. Vincent DePaul food cupboard.The November leadership CD is available.
Covenant PresbyStewardship Sunday is Nov. 8 at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St. Pledge cards and letters will be mailed to members of the congregations next week.Covenant Church will hold a spaghetti dinner from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Nov. 13 in Fellowship Hall.
Fellowship BaptistFellowship Baptist Church, 3727 Oneida Valley Road, Emlenton, will hold a men's steak night fellowship at 6 p.m. Saturday in the fellowship hall. Each man is asked to take his own steak knife. To sign up, call 724-867-5911.The teen girls will take a Christmas shopping trip Saturday to Millcreek Mall in Erie. Girls will meet at 10 a.m. at the church and ride in the church van. For information, call Kellie Langdon at 724-496-8706.Ladies' Bible study will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the fellowship hall. Refreshments will be served. Call the church at 724-867-5911 for information.
First BaptistFirst Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will hold a work day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.First Baptist Christian School will host a Grandparents' Day event from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday.A paintball day for teens and adults will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Slippery Rock Baptist Camp, 130 Elliott Lane, Worth Township.The women's missionary fellowship will meet at 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Baptist Youth Center.Men and boys from the church are invited to a prayer breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the Baptist Youth Center.
First baptist of E.C.First Baptist Church of Evans City, 242 S. Washington St., Evans City, will host a men's breakfast at 8 a.m. Saturday with Russ Ebersole. A ladies luncheon with Nancy Ebersole will be held at noon.Russ and Nancy Ebersole will share about their lives as missionaries on Sunday during Sunday School, morning worship and an afternoon service. There will be a potluck lunch after the morning service.The annual AWANA Thanksgiving dinner will be at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday.
First English LutheranAn evening service will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday at First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St. Communion will be served at the 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday services.A healing service will be held at 12:30 p.m. Sunday.A work day will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday to prepare for the community dinners.A Bible study with a potluck supper will be held at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 12.
Grace @ Calvary LutheranGrace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., will hold the annual congregation meeting Sunday. A potluck luncheon will be held after the 10 a.m. service. The meeting will follow.The last time to order for Angel Food Ministry is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.The youth group Pizza Hut fundraiser will start at noon Nov. 12 at the West Cunningham Street location.
GraceWayRuth Ferko and Beth Ackelson will provide special music at the GraceWay Community Church's 10 a.m. Sunday worship service at Center Township Elementary School.A special time for Children's Church is being planned by Amy Parker.Sgt. Major Abie Abraham will be honored during Sunday morning worship. All veterans will be honored during the service.
Hill U.P.The Memorial Handbell Choir will play and the junior team will usher at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service of Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second Street, Butler.A service of prayers for wholeness, health and healing will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Hall Memorial Lounge.Boxed and bagged items such as flour, sugar, cereal, rice, pasta or crackers are requested for the Harvest Home food collection.To receive mailings about the church's 100th anniversary celebration, e-mail hillup@zoominternet.net with your mailing address.The junior team will meet for a pizza lunch after Sunday service.
Middlesex Presbyterian Church in America, 116 Church Road, Middlesex Township, will hold the annual congregational meeting after the 10:30 a.m. service Sunday.Officers will be elected and the 2010 budget will be approved. After the congregational meeting, the corporation meeting will be held to elect the corporate officers.
Mt. Chestnut PresbyMt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422, will hold Consecration Sunday with a guest speaker at the 8:45 and 11 a.m. worship services. A catered noon luncheon will follow. To attend, call the church office for reservations.Help assemble Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes at 6 p.m. Wednesday.
New Life Christian MinistriesNew Life Christian Ministries will offer two worship celebrations on Sunday. Services are at 8:45 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. at the South Butler Primary School, 328 Knoch Rd., Saxonburg.
North Main St. Church of GodA parent and infant dedication service will be held at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service at North Main Street Church of God, 1201 North Main Street Extension, Butler. The Penn Christian Academy will sing at the service.The Living Christmas Tree setup will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday. A hymn sing will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday in the Parlor.The 60 Plus or Minus Thanksgiving dinner will be held at noon Nov. 12 in the fellowship hall.
Old Union PresbyOld Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will hold the annual congregation meeting after worship.The session will meet with new members at 10:45 a.m. Sunday in the Fellowship Hall.A fellowship dinner will be held after worship. If able, bring a dish to share.The youth group will play laser tag and volunteer for Special Olympics bowling. Meet at 4 p.m. tonight at the church.A jewelry party will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday to benefit the building fund.A Veterans Day ceremony will be held from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Friday at Mars Centennial School.
Park U.P.Immediately following the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday services, there will be a congregational meeting.The Second Saturday Supper Club will be at Chen's in Cranberry Township on Nov. 14. Called Janice Norris at 724-452-8493 by Nov. 11 to make reservations.
Saint Andrews U.P.The Prayer Team of Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 East Jefferson St., is accepting prayer requests from church members and the community. Prayer requests may be called into the church office at 724-287-4777 any time during the week.
Springdale LutheranThe Sacrament of Holy Communion will be held at 8:30 a.m. Sunday worship at Springdale Lutheran Church, 1061 Mahood Road, Concord Township.
St. John U.C.C.St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 East Main St., Evans City, will have its annual congregational meeting at 10:30 a.m. Sunday to consider the 2010 budget and by-laws revision.The Craig Dobbins Organ Concert will begin at 3 p.m. Sunday and will conclude with refreshments in the Narthex.
St. John's ReformedSt. John's Reformed Church, Route 68 at Meridian Road, will hold its annual congregational meeting following worship on Sunday.The church will host a concert at 7 p.m. Sunday. The group Whetstone will perform.
St. Mark's evangelical LutheranThe youth group of St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., will host a spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday in the fellowship hall. The youth will bake bread at 2 p.m. Friday. Extra loaves will be on sale Sunday.The annual congregation meeting will be at 11 a.m. Sunday in the Sanctuary. There will be one Sunday church service at 10 a.m. There will be supervised activities for children ages 2 years to 8th grade. A luncheon will follow.
St. Peter's EpiscopalThe annual Diocesan Convention will be held Nov. 6 and 7 at St. Stephen's in Sewickley.The Meeting of Episcopal Church Women will be held at noon Nov. 12 in the Parish Hall at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St.
Summit PresbyThe youth group of Summit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Dr., will meet at 6 p.m. Sunday. The Deacons will meet at 6:30 p.m. and Session will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Trinity LutheranTrinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township, will celebrate Communion at all weekend services.If you have not gotten your picture taken for the church directory, stop by Fellowship Hall before or after all services this weekend or e-mail a picture to office@trinityalive.com.
Trinity PresbyTrinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township, will collect tuna or noodles for the Covenant Food Cupboard in November. Place donation on the table located off the narthex.The Coventri Choir will practice at 7:45 p.m. on Tuesdays for the Christmas Cantata.Trinity Fellowship will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday in Fellowship Hall. The sign-up sheet is on the table in the narthex. Tad and Shirley Sellers are the hosts.A veterans breakfast will be held at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday in Fellowship Hall. Sign up on the sheet on the table in the narthex. Jackie Rogers is hostess.
Zion U.M.Volunteers for the annual work day at Zion United Methodist Church, 438 Bear Creek Road, Sarver, should meet at the church at 9 a.m. Saturday in Fellowship Hall for assignments.Survival kits and underwear kits for ImpacT can be dropped off at Zion through Nov. 8. Lists of needed items are in the narthex. Contact Lois in the office for more information.
