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

The couples dinner will be held at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the Hardwood Cafe. Call the church at 724-482-4116 to sign up or for information.

The free community dinner will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. Participants should take a dish to share.

"Life in the Spirit" Bible study will be held at 7 p.m. Friday. Chrisann Green will teach.

Christ Community United Methodist Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, will hold a Boy Scout Sunday this Sunday at the church. To participate, call 724-287-4462.The church is starting a book and movie discussion group. Those interested should meet at the church's Oasis Cafe at 9:30 a.m. Sunday or sign up in the church lobby.To volunteer as a wheelchair escort at the Butler Veterans Affairs Medical Center for February, call 724-287-4462.

Christ's OutreachChrist's Outreach Church will hold handbell practice and children's and youth Bible quizzing at 6 p.m. Sunday.There will be a mission council meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday.Altar flower dates are still available. To donate, sign the flower calendar in the narthex.

Community LifeCommunity Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary School every Sunday. Sunday's message will be on trusting God in financially troubled times.The youth group will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Ogles' home.The church is collecting pasta and sauce on Sundays in February for the St. Vincent DePaul Food Cupboard.For information, contact the church office at 724-287-3303, clcbutler@zoominternet.net or www.clcbutler.org.

Covenant Presbyterian Dr. Kang Yup Na will lead the Seekers class at 9:45 a.m. Sunday in the assembly room at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St.The Session will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the assembly room.Members are asked to notify Nancy Rettig of the items they are donating to the Shrove Tuesday silent auction.

First English LutheranFirst English Lutheran Church, North Main Street at Brady Street, will hold a contemporary service rehearsal at 9:30 a.m. Saturday.Holy Communion will be served at Sunday services.A cabinet meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday followed by a ministry meeting at 7:30 p.m.Senior choir rehearsal will be held at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 19.

First United MethodistFirst United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St., will hold a youth group chicken and biscuits fundraising dinner from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at the Epworth Center of the church. Takeouts will be available.An estate planning seminar will be held at 1:15 p.m. Sunday at the church.

Glade Run United Presbyterian The Women's Discovery group of Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday.The monthly prayer gathering will be at 7 p.m. Sunday.The youth go on a ski trip to Seven Springs on Sunday. They will leave the church at 2 p.m. The trip is for youth and others. For information contact Gloria at 724-898-1016.The church will conduct worship services at Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at 2 p.m. Sunday. All are welcome to attend and to assist in transporting residents to worship. For information, call Dick at 724-898-2576.At 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Brooks Robinson, president of the National Down Syndrome Congress, will give an update on the national state of affairs regarding Down syndrome. To R.S.V.P. or for information, call Dori at 724-444-6956.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranThe bell choir will play Sunday at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St. Communion will also be served.Ladies work project day will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday.Angel Food Ministry order day will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday.Pac Min and Confirmation will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday.The bell choir will practice at 6 p.m. Wednesday.The church council will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Hill United Presbyterian Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St., will host the Rev. Mike Winship as guest preacher Sunday.The new co-educational adult Sunday school class, The Last Week, will be held at 9:15 a.m. Sunday.The instrumental ensemble will resume practice at 5 p.m. Sunday.Club 56 for grades five and six will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday.Teen Sunday school will meet at 9:15 a.m. each Sunday in Dan Bender's office. All youth in grades seven through 12 who are not in confirmation class are welcome to attend.Photographs are needed for the new pictorial directory, especially those of summer activities. E-mail pictures to hillup@zoominternet.net in JPG format.Presbyterian Women will meet at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Park United Presbyterian Church in Zelienople for spiritual renewal day. Donations of toiletries, notebooks, pens, and baby items will be collected for Lydia's Place.

Mars United PresbyterianMars United Presbyterian Church, 232 Crowe Ave., Mars, will hold a children's Valentine's tea Saturday.A study of "The Power of a Positive Mom" will be offered at 9:30 a.m. beginning Feb. 19 at the church. The study will be held every other Thursday. Child care will be provided. R.S.V.P. to thepowerofapositivemom@yahoo.com.Meridian United PresbyterianOfferings will be collected for blankets Sunday at Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave.The deadline for the Light of Meridian is Sunday. Articles can be left on the secretary's desk.

Middlesex PresbyterianMiddlesex Presbyterian Church in America, 116 Church Road, Middlesex Township, will hold a soup and sandwich luncheon after the 10:30 a.m. service Sunday. The lunch will be hosted by the deacon aides. Contact Sharon Profota for information.

New Life Christian MinistriesBrad French will continue the series on pressing toward the prize Sunday at New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch Senior High School, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg. Information is available at www.NewLifeXn.org or by calling 724-256-0851.The kids' praise team will open the worship time with "You Are Holy." Children should be at the worship center by 9:30 a.m. for rehearsal. For information, contact Mia Tepper at mia@newlifexn.orgPastor Pat Summers will present information on Think Missions Sunday.Relevant Student Ministries will meet from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Browns' home. For information, visit www.LiveRelevant.com or call 724-372-0201.Students in grades six through 12 are invited to join Brad French for breakfast at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday at Kelley's Restaurant, Main Street, Saxonburg.The ministry staff will meet at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Kelley's Restaurant, Main Street, Saxonburg.The Nehemiah Team and the elders council will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Fecich's home in Saxonburg.

North Main St. Church of GodNorth Main Street Church of God, 1201 North Main Street Extension, will hold a board of directors meeting at 7 p.m. today.The youth group will hold a lock-in at 7 p.m. Friday at the Haven.The Penn Christian Academy school board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday in the church conference room.The mission committee will meet at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday in the conference room.

Old Union PresbyterianOld Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will hold a prayer offering during worship on Sunday.The Shrove Tuesday pancake dinner will be held at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 24. Those interested in helping should see Bill Hornfeck.The new greeting area will be dedicated in memory and in honor of several people. To add a loved one, speak with Peter.PALS will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday. All preschoolers through sixth graders are welcome.The next youth group event will be held at 9 a.m. Feb. 21. Teenager Lydia Weller will speak about growing up in Ethiopia with her missionary parents. The group will then go to Hidden Valley for skiing and will return about 6:30 p.m. Those interested should talk with Peter by Wednesday.

Park United PresbyterianPark United Presbyterian Church, 115 E. Grandview Ave, Zelienople, will hold the Beaver Butler Presbytery Women's Retreat from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in the fellowship hall. The Rev. Connie Dunn will speak.Shut-ins and youth are invited to a Valentine's Day luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the recreation center at the Passavant Retirement Community. The Parkettes children's choir will perform.

Springdale LutheranSpringdale Lutheran Church, 1061 Mahood Road, Concord Township, will hold a parish council meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the church.

St. John Reformed St. John's Reformed Church, Route 68 West at Meridian Road, will hold a Soup-n-Sing night at 6 p.m. Sunday. Those attending should take a pot of soup to share. A time of fellowship and singing will follow.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranWorship services this weekend at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., will be led by the youth of the church. Pastor Towberman will officiate for Holy Communion. The confirmation youth will usher and host the fellowship after the worship services.The youth attending the Lutheran Youth Gathering will meet at noon Sunday in the lounge.There will be Katie's Garden meeting after the 11 a.m. worship service Sunday. Those interested in planting, caretaking and harvesting should attend.Bible Bowl practice will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday.

St. Peter's EpiscopalSt. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St., will hold Bring a Friend Sunday this Sunday. The congregation is encouraged to take friends to church.

Summit Presbyterian The men of Summit Presbyterian Church will hold a men's breakfast at 7 a.m. Saturday at Jefferson Center Presbyterian Church. For information or directions, call the church office at 724-287-2378.All articles for the Summit Herald are due to the church office on Monday. Summit Church is located on the corner of Saxonburg Road and Caldwell Drive, a few miles south of Butler.

Trinity LutheranTrinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township, will serve communion at all services Sunday.Permission slips for the YMCA youth lock-in are due to Lisa by Sunday.Sign-up sheets for the Mardi Gras carnival to be held Feb. 21 are due by Sunday. Information is available at the youth table in the narthex. This carnival is for children and adults.Katie's Garden members will meet after the 11 a.m. service Sunday.The family game night has been rescheduled for Feb. 20.

Trinity PresbyterianVolunteers from Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township, will serve the community meal from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at St. Andrew's United Presbyterian Church.A sign-up sheet for a new Bible study is on the table in the narthex. This is a nine-week study based on "Above and Beyond, Hearing God's Call in Jonah and Ruth." See Carol Martin for information.Checks for payment for flowers in the sanctuary should be made to Trinity Presbyterian Church instead of the deacons and should be given to Jen Hepfl.

Zion LutheranZion Lutheran Church, 266 Zion Church Road, Concord Township, will hold a parish council meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Springdale Lutheran Church.