The Rev. Don and Leona Chamberlain will present the special music at the 10:45 a.m. Sunday service at the Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road, Butler.

A free community and family dinner will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Christ Community U.M.Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, is taking preschool registration. For information, call 724-504-0436.Handbell choir volunteers are needed. Call Marilyn Stephenson at 724-287-7938.A study of Esther will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday. See Barb Fedosick.Meal on Wheels donations of baked goods can be brought to church kitchen Sunday and Monday. See Peg Loomis.Bulbs and plants are needed for the Memory Garden. Call Leila McDowell at 724-285-3760

Christian Praise and Worship ChurchThe Sunday morning worship service at the Christian Praise and Worship Church, Route 68, Bradys Bend, will begin at 9 a.m.A pancake and sausage breakfast will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday.The youth group is sponsoring a Talent Sharing Event beginning at 6 p.m. Sunday. The community is invited to participate.

Community Life ChurchCommunity Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary School. The weekly prayer meeting on Tuesday is canceled, but will resume Oct. 27 at 440 W. Pearl St.CLC is collecting pasta and sauce during October for the St. Vincent DePaul food cupboard.One thousand Halloween evangelism invite cards will be available to pick up Sunday at the Info hub on a first-come, first-served basis.Begin to collect empty shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child.

Covenant PresbyDr. Steven Tuell will lead the Seekers class at 9:30 a.m. Sunday in the assembly room of Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St.A movie night will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday in the assembly room. The movie "Faith Like Potatoes" will be shown.The fall joint Bible study will begin at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the assembly room. The classes will continue on Oct. 21, Nov. 4, Nov. 18 and Dec. 2.

First BaptistLadies from First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., and their guests are invited to a Bible study at 7 tonight at Debbie Broad's home.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.

First Baptist of E.C.The Keengager group of First Baptist Church of Evans City, 242 S. Washington St., Evans City, will hold a cookout and singalong at 6 p.m. Friday at the church.

First Presby of BakerstownA men's ministry dinner and program will be held tonight at First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown, 5825 Heckert Road, Bakerstown.An Oktoberfest meal will be served at 6 p.m. Dr. Richard A. Morledge will speak at 7 p.m. Reservations are required. For information, e-mail men@fpcb.org or call the church office at 724-443-1555.

First U.M.Small groups for The 40 Days of Purpose started this week at First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St. To join, call the church office at 724-283-6160.There will be a Crossfire prayer and praise gathering at the future Crossfire site (Friedman's building on Route 8 North) at 6 p.m. Sunday. The event will be held outside, so take chairs or blankets.The haircutting ministry will work from 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 22 in the Annex. An appointment is required; call the church office.

GraceWayGraceWay meets at the Center Township Elementary School.The GraceWay adult Bible study concludes its fall session at 6 p.m. Wednesday at King's Family Restaurant on New Castle Road.

Glade Run U.P.Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, will hold a lock-in at 10:30 p.m. Friday. For information, call 724-898-1016.The mission team will lead worship services at Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at 2 p.m. Sunday. Volunteers are welcome. Call 724-290-4595.The R.O.C.K. after-school program will hold its family night dinner at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.Register for Upward basketball and cheerleading programs at www.gladerunchurch.org or get registration form at the church office.

Grace @ CalvaryAngel Food Distribution will be from 8:30 yo 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church.hill u.p.Kathy Davis will be the guest preacher at 6 p.m. Saturday at Hill United Presbyterian Church. The praise team will lead with contemporary music and hymns.Teen small group ministries have begun. Grades seventh and eighth meet from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. Wednesdays. Grades ninth and 10th from 6:45 to 8 p.m. Sundays. Grades 11th and 12th meet at the same time Sundays.Club 56 will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday.

Meridian U.P.The Potpourri Bell Choir will be the special musical guests at 11 a.m. Sunday at Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave. Heavenly Bells will perform with them. The bell choirs will begin at 10:45 a.m. Refreshments will follow.Following the morning service, there will be a youth connection team planning meeting.

Mt. Chestnut PresbyMt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422, will host a concert at 7 p.m. Saturday.The worship services at 8:45 and 11 a.m. Sunday will be offered by guest speaker Elder Ron McKissick.The food cupboard will be offered at 6:30 p.m. Monday. Call the church office for information.New Life Christian MinistriesThe children's praise team will sing at the 10:15 a.m. Sunday worship celebration at New Life Christian Ministries, which worships at the South Butler Primary School, 328 Knoch Road, Saxonburg.New members will be recognized Sunday.The ministry staff will meet at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 22 at Shurina's Restaurant, Saxonburg.

New Testament BaptistThe youth department of New Testament Baptist Church, 437 N. Duffy Road, will host a walk through the Coolspring corn maze in Mercer on Saturday. Transportation will leave the church at 4 p.m. and return at 9 p.m.A fellowship activity for the senior adults will be held Saturday. The group will ride the Kiski Junction railroad for a fall tour. Carpools will leave the church at 2 p.m. and return by 6 p.m.

Old Union PresbyThe youth group of Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will visit a mosque and have an "Amazing Race" Saturday.Meet at the church at 10 a.m. and return around 5 p.m.The growth team will meet after worship on Sunday.PALS will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday.

Saint Andrews U.P. The Rev. Paul Wierman will lead worship Sunday at St. Andrews, 201 E. Jefferson St.The community Bible study will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday. The study will meet every other week at Covenant Church.Canned vegetables and fruit, spaghetti and noodles, beans and corn are being collected this month for the Covenant Cupboard.

St. John U.C.C.St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City, will hold a special congregational meeting Sunday between services at 10 a.m. The Constitution and Bylaws Committee will present its report on revisions at that time.Fall Bible study will meet at 9 a.m. Thursdays.

St. Peter's EpiscopalThe celebrant and preacher on Sunday at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St., will be the Rev. Paul Cooper.There will be one joint service at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 1. A reception will follow, and members from St. Christopher's and Grace Anglican Church in Slippery Rock are welcome.An organ recital in memory of Dr. LaMonte Crape will be held at 3 p.m. Nov. 1 at St. Peter's Episcopal (Anglican) Church. A reception will follow.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranHoly Communion will be celebrated at all services this weekend at St. Marks Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., Butler. Jehoiada Chest offerings also will be received.A spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday will benefit youth programs. The youth will meet at 4 p.m. Friday to bake bread for this event.A new member event will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday.Cookies are due to the Fellowship Hall kitchen by 9 a.m. Monday.

Summit PresbyA short seminar on "The Five Biggest Estate Mistakes and How to Protect Your Assets from the Nursing Home Now" will be held at 10:45 a.m. Sunday at Summit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Drive. Those older than 60 may stay for a noon luncheon in the Fellowship Hall. To R.S.V.P., call the church office at 724-287-2378.

Trinity LutheranA healing service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Special guests will be the Community Health Clinic of Butler with a special offering being taken at all three weekend services.Holy Communion will be held at all services this weekend.Kid's Kingdom will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Holden Evening Prayer will follow at 7 p.m.

Trinity PresbyA congregational meeting has been called following worship on Sunday at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township. The praise band Life Everlasting will provide the music ministry.Volunteers will prepare and serve the community meal from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church.

Zion U.M.Zion United Methodist Church, 438 Bear Creek Road, Sarver, will hold story time from 9:15 to 10:45 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays in the nursery for children ages 2 through 4 through Nov. 19. Call 724-353-1720 to register.Angel Food Ministry distribution will be from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Center United Methodist Church in Natrona Heights. To help, contact Jennifer Cadamore.Volunteers are needed at Cabot Food Bank in Cabot from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday. Contact Tim Lucas if interested.The Gospel Harmony Boys will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Syria Shrine Center.Donations for college boxes should be placed in the narthex box by Tuesday.