Debby Shutak will present the special music for the 10:45 a.m. Sunday worship service at the Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road. The evening service will be at 6 p.m.

The church board meetings will be held Tuesday, with the Sunday school meeting at 6:30 p.m. and the church board meeting at 7:30 p.m.

The Caravan program and Teens will be at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

The prayer meeting will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Christ Community U.M.Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, started the fall schedule. The informal worship service is at 5:30 p.m. Saturday and the contemporary worship service is at 9 a.m. Power hour and the Oasis Cafe is at 10 a.m. and the traditional worship service is at 11 a.m. Sunday.Volunteers are needed for the power hour each week. See Melanie Alston.Spaghetti and spaghetti sauce are being collected in September for the Covenant Food Cupboard.Volunteers are needed for the handbell choir. For information, call Marilyn Stephenson at 724-287-7938.A 10-week study of the book "Ester" by Beth Moore starts Sept. 28. Sign up in the narthex or see Barb Fedosick as soon as possible.Men's fellowship is at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday at Panera Bread.Quilter's will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday.Chancel Choir practice is at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.Contemporary Sojourner's practice is at 6 p.m. Thursday.Plans are being made for a mission trip Dec. 6 to 12 to Vancleave, Miss., to work on Katrina-damaged homes. For information, see Steve Fedosick or call 724-283-8927Volunteers are needed to check blood pressure on the second Sunday of each month. To help, call Pam Wilson at 724-282-8429.Tickets will be on sale after worship services in the narthex for the Oct. 3 October Fest. There will be Christian music by "Third From First."The Drum Circle at the church will be at 7 p.m. Sunday.Prayer concerns can be called into the church office at 724-487-4462.A paper recycling container is available at the church for the community.

Community Life ChurchCommunity Life Church holds service at 10:15 a.m. Sunday at McQuistion Elementary School.There are children's ministry classrooms for ages birth to sixth grade.Guest minister David Flemin g will minister in the main service "Serving With a Right Heart" this Sunday."Breaking Intimidation" in-home adult small groups will meet for the first time Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday.The Journey Mission elementary small group for grades one to six will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Pastor Ben's house starting Wednesday.The men's outing on Sept. 25 will be at Family Bowlaway. Sign up this Sunday so reservations can be made. Boys 14 and older are welcome.The mandatory quarterly altar worker training is at 11 a.m. Sept. 26.The prayer meeting is from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at 440 W. Pearl St.CLC is collecting paper products in September for the St. Vincent DePaul food cupboard.Begin to collect shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. The final collection Sunday is Nov. 22.

Covenant PresbyElinor Castle, a member of the board of directors of the Koinonia Community of Americus, Ga., will lead the Seekers class at 9:30 a.m. Sunday in the assembly room of Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St. She will talk about the 10 years she lived in the Koinonia Community and show a video about the founder of the community.

Faith U.P.Faith U.P. Church, 1327 N. Main St. Extension, has resumed its fall schedule.The Rev. Ray Eichler will lead worship service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.The choir practices at 6:30 p.m. Thursday.The church's 50th anniversary will be observed on Oct. 3 and 4. Visitors are welcome.

First BaptistAll parents of students attending First Baptist Christian School, a ministry of First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., are invited to meet with their child's principal and teachers at 6:30 p.m. today.

First Baptist of E.C.The Keenagers of First Baptist Church of Evans City, 242 S. Washington St., Evans City, will go on a picnic Friday to Moraine State Park.

First English LutheranThe Senior Choir of First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St., will hold rehearsal at 7:30 p.m. today.Church services with Holy Communion will be observed at the 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday services.Morning Bible study will be held at 11 a.m. Sept. 24 at the church.

First Presby of BakerstownPastor Dan Muttart will preach on the theme of "Hope" in a sermon titled "Projecting Your Hope Out into the World" at the 8:45 and 11 a.m. Sunday worship services at First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown, 5825 Heckert Road, Bakerstown.All are invited to a Sunday school class from 10 to 10:50 a.m. led by Dr. John P Burgess of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary titled "Christianity and Islam." This is the first of a three-week series. Please meet in Fellowship Hall.The annual church picnic will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday on the church grounds and will feature bluegrass music, food, games and a dessert contest.

First U.M.A photo ministry meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in Wesley Hall at First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St. For information, Cindy Ford at 724-283-6160.

Glade Run U.P.The men's fellowship breakfast of Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, will be held at 7 a.m. Saturday at the Country Kitchen, Penn Township. All men are welcome.The mission outreach team will be conducting worship services at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Volunteers are needed to assist in transporting residents to and from worship. For information, call Sally at 724-290-4595.On Sunday, the youth group will have picnic at Moraine State Park and will leave the church at 12:15 p.m. All youth in grades 6 to 12 are welcome. Bring your bicycle. For information, call Gloria at 724-898-1016.Upward Basketball registration is now open. Register online at 222.gladerunchurch.org or stop at the church office for a registration form. All games and practices are held at the church.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranNewsletter items are due at the church office by noon Friday at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St.Angel Food Ministry distribution is from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church.The youth group will have a bake sale on Saturday at the Butler Fall Festival.Faith Shapers will meet at 6 p.m. Monday at the church.Bells will have practice on Wednesday at the church.The Bible study/youth hangout will be at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday.The monthly soup and sandwich luncheon will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 24. The public is welcome.

GracewayEdith McCandless and Beth Ackelson will provide special music at the 10 a.m. Sunday worship service at GraceWay Community Church. GraceWay meets at Center Township Elementary School. Coffee, tea and doughnuts are served at 9:30 a.m.The adult Bible study will begin a new study titled "What's Happening At Kingdom Hall?" at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at Kings Restaurant. For information, call 724-290-7007.

Hill U.P.Dr. Margie Vogt, professor at Otterbein College in Ohio will deliver the message at the Presbyterian Women's thank offering service at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service of Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St., Butler.The women's choir will sing at the Sunday service and the annual thank offering will be received. Fellowship hour will follow in the fellowship hall.Peg Dumbaugh will lead the adult Sunday school class in a discussion of the book "The Shack." Participants should read the book in advance.The instrumental ensemble will meet at 11:45 a.m. Sunday following worship. Musicians of all abilities are invited to be part of the ensemble. Contact Nathan Moses at npmose@zoominternet.net for information.The Hill Youth Chorale will rehearse at 12:15 p.m. Sunday. Hoagie orders are due Sunday.Club 56, a small group ministry for youth in grades 5 and 6, will meet at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at the church. Friends are welcome.Registrations are being accepted for Kids' Club, a ministry for ages 3 through grade 4. The group meets from 5:30 to 7 p.m. each Wednesday starting Oct. 7. Adult and teen volunteers are needed. Contact Kathy Sawyer to sign up.The Mary Lou Boyer Circle will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday.

Jefferson Center PresbyJefferson Center Presbyterian Church, 390 Frazier Road, Saxonburg, has changed its service times to 8:30 and 11 a.m. on Sunday. Sunday school for all ages is at 9:45 a.m.

Mars AllianceMars Alliance Church, 997 Rte. 228, Mars, has added a third worship service and will offer one traditional and two contemporary services on Sunday.The 8 a.m. traditional service includes hymns and sacred music accompanied by piano or organ with occasional special music offerings on violin, flute or classical guitar.The contemporary services, led by a full worship team band, will follow at 9:30 and 11 a.m.All three services will include a sermon by the Rev. Paul Cope, senior pastor, the Rev. Jeff Lawther, family life pastor, or Scott Kelly, youth pastor.

Meridian U.P.The new fall Sunday school classes will begin Sunday at Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave. Nursery care will be available during Sunday school and morning worship. New members will be received during the morning worship service.

New Life Christian MinistriesLead pastor Dr. Chris Marshall will share a message on "Press On Toward the Prize - "Worshipping God 'Their Way' for God's Sake!" at the 8:45 and 10:15 a.m. Sunday worship celebrations at the South Butler Primary School, 328 Knoch Road, Saxonburg.Starting Sunday, New Life will offer two Sunday worship celebrations at 8:45 and 10:15 a.m. Nursery and children's ministries will only be offered at the 10:15 a.m. worship celebration.Relevant Student Ministries will meet at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at the home of Bill and Margaret Gebhart.Persons interested in serving at the East Liberty Food Kitchen on Saturday should contact Rich McCarthy at 724-766-9047.The New Life Praise Band will have a time of devotion and rehearsal from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the home of lead pastor Dr. Chris Marshall. Worship leader Brad French will direct the group.The ministry staff will meet at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 24 at Shurina's Restaurant in Cabot for a time of prayer and planning.RU: Rooted?, a time of Bible study for students in grades 6 to 12, will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Sept. 24 at the home of Bill and Margaret Gebhart in Saxonburg. For information, call Brad French at 724-372-0201 or go to www.LiveRelevant.com.

North Main St. Church of GodNorth Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Extension, will hold a Celebrate Recovery barbecue at 6 p.m. today.The Youth Center is now open. Hours are 3:30 to 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Friday.Penn Christian Academy's board meeting is at 6:30 p.m. Monday.

Old Union PresbyThe church growth team of Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will meet after worship this week.Watch the Steelers game at the church. Kickoff is at 4:15 p.m. Bring a comfortable chair.PALS will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday. All toddlers through sixth grade are welcome.On Sept. 26, the youth group will paint at the Mars Home for Youth and then join other area youth groups for field games at the Adams Township Park. It is free and open to students in sixth through 12th grades.Sign up in the lobby to help make apple dumplings on Oct. 2.

Park U.P.The youth group kick off will be at 7 p.m. Saturday in Park Hall, featuring a performance by The Thrift Shop band along with games, food, prizes and more. Youth in sixth through 12th grade are invited.The budget and finance meeting will be at 7 p.m. today in Park Hall.The Rev. Terry Stoops will be the guest minister for regular worship services Sunday.All seniors are invited to attend the senior luncheon at noon on Tuesday in Park Hall.Daybreak will meet at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday in Park Hall.The regular music schedule will be followed on Wednesday.Carmen Schullo will be the guest speaker at the 9 and 11 a.m. traditional worship services on Sept. 27. The youth group will meet at 6 p.m. Sept. 27 in Park Hall.

Saint Andrews U.P.There will be a special meeting of the Session on Sunday after the worship service to review church membership at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St.The mission team is looking for volunteers to help with community dinners on the first Wednesday of the each month. Volunteers are needed to cook, serve and clean up. To help, contact Terri Bonnett or the church office.KICK will begin Sept. 23 for children in preschool to sixth grade.Pastor Meloy will take Bible study to church members at Concordia at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. See Meloy to ride along with her.

Saxonburg Memorial PresbyThere are extra tickets available for the Revolve Tour. For information, call Rene Pivaronas at 724-360-2808.Deacons are seeking help for the food pantry. Nonperishable food items and nonfood items will be collected through Oct. 18.Beginning Sunday, the 8 a.m. service will be back in the main church.The sportsman banquet will be held at 6 p.m. Sept. 24 in the fellowship hall. Please sign up for this event. Tickets will be available at the door. For information, call Dr. Brewer at the church office.Mother-Daughter Night will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday in the church basement. Bring a snack to share. Beverages will be provided. For information, call Christina Coddington at 724-352-9493.The Meal Ministry needs help sending meals to families who have had recent surgery, hospitalization, etc. A sign up sheet is on the round table in the narthex.The new members class begins Sept. 27 for anyone interested in becoming a member of the church.The Thursday night Bible study on the Book of Genesis will begin at 7 p.m. today in the Sanctuary. Tim Thoma will lead this study.Children interested in the Drama Club should contact Gay Johnson at 724-265-2203.A special congregation meeting will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday in the Sanctuary.Sunday School Kickoff will be at 9 a.m. Sunday.If interested in becoming a member of the choir, practice is at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday in the choir room.

St. John U.C.C.St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City, will have a special meeting of the constitution and bylaws committee at 7 p.m. today in the narthex.Confirmation Orientation will be held at 9:30 a.m. Sunday in Classroom 201. It is for all youth in seventh grade and older along with their parents and mentors.The annual rummage sale starts tonight and runs until noon Saturday in St. John's downstairs fellowship hall. The hours on Friday are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

St. Peter's EpiscopalSt. Peter's Vestry meeting is being held at 7 p.m. tonight at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St.All members are encouraged and invited to attend a special reception between the two services at 9:15 a.m. Sunday to meet the new priest-in-charge, the Rev. Paul A. Cooper.

Summit PresbyThe youth group of Summit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Drive, will hold a pizza sale from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Friday. To order, call the church office before Friday at 724-287-2378 and on Friday at the kitchen at 724-352-8177.The new members class will meet at 10:45 a.m. Sunday.Items for the Summit Herald are due at the church office by Monday."See You at the Pole" will be Wednesday. A breakfast for youth and any interested adults will be at 6:15 a.m. in the church Fellowship Hall. Rides will be provided to the high school flagpole for the 7 a.m. prayer meeting.Sunday worship is at 9:30 a.m.

Trinity LutheranThe Holy Eurcharist will be shared at the services Saturday at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township. A coffee hour will be held between the 8:30 and 11 a.m. services.Sunday school classes for all ages will be at 9:45 a.m.The church council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday.The last September choir practice will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Beginning in October, practices will be held at 7 p.m. Thursdays.Holden Evening Prayers will be held once a month at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. The first service will be on Sept. 23.The McCandless Bell Choir is seeking new members. For information, call Patsy Ann Johnson at 724-283-6239.

Trinity PresbyA women's Bible study on Joshua begins at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township.The new office hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The office will be closed on Fridays.Prayer Fellowship has resumed and meets at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays in the library.Handbell practice has resumed at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays.Praise band practices at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

Zion LutheranSunday school at Zion Lutheran Church, 266 Zion Church Road, Concord Township, will start at 9:45 a.m. Sunday. There are classes for ages 18 months

and up, including a teen class. Worship follows at 11 a.m.

Zion U.M.All youth groups will begin meeting again at 6 p.m. Sunday at Zion United Methodist Church, 438 Bear Creek Road, Sarver. Bring a friend.Anyone moving up to a new group can find room assignments in the bulletin or contact Donna Scholl for information.Angel Food Ministries' distribution will be 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Center United Methodist Church in Natrona Heights. Anyone interested in helping should contact Jennifer Cadamore. Carpooling is available.Acolyte training will take place at 9 a.m. Sunday in the sanctuary.