Butler Church of the NazareneMusic for the 10:45 a.m. Sunday service at Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68, will be provided by the Adult and Children's Timbrel team. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Ronald Reagle of Franklin.Shepherd's Advance, a continuing education event for ministers sponsored by the Pittsburgh District Church of the Nazarene, will be held on Friday at the Mount Chestnut Nazarene Center, 177 North Road, Franklin Township. The session will be led by the Rev. Raymond DiCamillo of Monongahela.The Children's Department is sponsoring a Children's Fun Fest Saturday at the church. For information, contact Millie Martsolf.

Christ's Outreach"No Excuse Weekend" at Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave, will feature a Ministry Fair presentation in the fellowship hall to show members current areas of ministry within the functioning church body. The normal service will be shortened to accommodate visitation to the Ministry Fair.The adult choir will resume practice from 6 to 8 p.m. Sundays. The Easter Program will be "He's Alive Forever." New members are welcome.

Community LifeCommunity Life Church, McQuistion Elementary School, will host its next This New Life class at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday at the YWCA, West Cunningham Street.

Covenant PresbyThe Rev. William Jamieson, retired Presbyterian minister, will lead the Seekers Class Sunday at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St. His presentation is entitled, "Does Amos Speak to Us Today?" The class meets at 9:45 a.m. in the Assembly Room.A memorial service for Sam Peters, who was director of the Covenant Cupboard Food Bank for many years, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the sanctuary. Light refreshments will be served in the Assembly Room after the service.

First BaptistA women's Bible study, sponsored by First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will be held at 7 p.m. today in the home of Judy HemphillMembers of the teens Sunday school class will meet at 4:30 p.m. Saturday to participate in a progressive dinner.

First English LutheranFirst English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St., will host its annual congregational meeting after the 11 a.m. Sunday service.Volunteers are needed to coordinate the community meal held the third Monday of each month and to serve with the Altar Guild.The new flower chart has been posted in the social room.Acouncil retreat will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday at the church.A rehearsal will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday for those participating in the contemporary service.The junior youth of the church will gather at 12:30 p.m. Sunday for indoor winter activities.

First U.M.Amovie night will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday in the sanctuary of First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St. The movie shown will be "Joshua."Refreshments will follow.Wesley Chorale practice scheduled for 7 p.m. today has been canceled.Agame night will be held at 6 p.m. for members of the FROGS group. The games will be held in Spectrum.A creamed-chicken-over-biscuit dinner will be held from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in Epworth Center. Cost is $7 for adults and $4 for children.

Glade Run U.P.The men of Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, will meet for a fellowship breakfast at 7 a.m. Saturday at the Country Kitchen in Penn Township.Aprayer meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday. Refreshments will be served following the meeting. Child care will be available.Year-end, financial-giving statements will be available for pickup Sunday in Heritage Hall.

GraceWay CommunityGabrielle Napoletan and Edith McCandless will provide music for the 10 a.m. Sunday service at GraceWay Community Church, Center Township Elementary School, Mercer Road. Children's Church workers are Amber Crowe and Jade Johnson.The steering committee will meet after Bible study Wednesday to finalize work on church by-laws.GraceWay Youth are preparing for the Jan. 27 Ohio Memory Verse Trip to the Living Bible Museum in Mansfield, Ohio. For details, call 724-290-7007.A new Prayer Chain is beginning under the leadership of Karen Godot. More details will be available next week.

Mars U.P.Mars United Presbyterian Church, Crowe Avenue, Mars, will host a new members class beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday. To register, call the church office at 724-625-1365.Two possibilities for the new church hymnal have been placed in the Tarry and Talk area for the congregation to vote on.

Mt. Chestnut PresbyMount Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422, Franklin Township, will host at dinner at 5 p.m. Saturday for all church officers and members who joined the church within the past year.The Food Cupboard will be open at 7 p.m. Monday.The Class 201 three-week series on discipleship will begin at 7 p.m. Monday. To register, call 724-287-7601.

New Life Christian MinistriesThe elders, deacons and ministry staff of New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch School Auditorium, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg, will hold their annual retreat from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.Dinner for Eight, an evening of fellowship for adult members and their friends, will be held at 6 p.m. Jan. 27. For information or to register, contact Karen Schiebel at 724-586-2241 or karen@newlifexn.org.Volunteers are needed for the Homework Connection. For information, contact Karen Schiebel at 724-586-2241.

North Main St. Church of GodMembers of North Main Street Church of God, 1201 North Main Street Ext., will provide baked goods for Meals on Wheels during February. Those interested in donating should bring baked goods packed ready for the freezer in nonreturnable containers Feb. 4 to the church kitchen. Cookies, quick breads without nuts, gingerbread, cupcakes or bundt cakes without icing, angel food cakes and fruit pies are among the items being collected.Penn Christian Academy will host an open house from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday.The annual congregational meeting will be held at 11:45 a.m. Sunday in the sanctuary.

Old Union PresbyOn Saturday, the youth group of Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will work at the Lighthouse and then go to Conley's indoor water park. Participants should meet at the Lighthouse at 12:30 p.m. and plan to be picked up at 6 p.m. at the resort. The cost is $10 per person.The Church Growth team will meet after worship this week.The Prayer Partner Breakfast for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Valencia United Methodist Church.A six-week study of the Apostles Creed will be held from 7 to 9:30 p.m.

Saint Andrews U.P.Church members who died during 2006 will be remembered during the Sunday service at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 East Jefferson St.The annual congregational meeting will be held after the service Jan. 28. Atureen lunch will follow.The annual reports will be available in the narthex beginning Sunday.

St. John's ReformedThe evening Bible Study will resume at 7:30 p.m. Monday at St. John's Reformed Church, Route 68.

St. John U.C.C.The hospitality committee of St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City has moved its meeting to 7 p.m. Jan. 25.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranHoly Communion will be served at the 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday services at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St.Youth trained for the Acolyte/Crucifer ministry will be installed the 11 a.m. Sunday service.A Red Cross blood drive will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Monday in the fellowship hall.

St. Peter's EpiscopalLeaders of small groups at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St., will meet at 4:30 p.m. Sunday at the Geary residence.

St. Richard R.C.Members of St. Richard Roman Catholic Church, 3841 Dickey Road, Gibsonia, will participate in the annual March for Life Monday in Washington, D.C. The bus will leave the church at 6:15 a.m. and return at 11 p.m. Cost is $20 for adults and $10 for students. For information, call the church at 724-444-1971.Evenings of Reflection will be held at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Jan. 25 for parents of students making the First Communion. There will also be a session at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday.A new four-session Bible study will begin at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday. The group, which will focus on the topic "Living in the Power of the Spirit," will meet every other Tuesday. The same study will be held at 10 a.m. Jan. 25 and will follow the same schedule as the Tuesday evening group. The book may be obtained through the church office for $8. The same book will be used for a series of four sessions in the fall.The Life Teen group will volunteer at the Lighthouse Food Bank at 4:30 p.m. Jan. 25.

Springdale LutheranThe annual congregational meeting will be held after the 11 a.m. Sunday service at Springdale Lutheran Church, 1061 Mahood Road, Concord Township.

Summit PresbySummit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Dr., will hold its monthly men's breakfast and Bible study at 8 a.m. Saturday, in Fellowship Hall. For information, call Andrew Moyer at 724-352-0358.

Trinity LutheranHoly Communion will be observed at the 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 a.m. Sunday services at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township.An organizational meeting will be held after the 11 a.m. Sunday service for youth going to Youth Quake. Parents of participants and chaperones should also attend.Chandler Carriker will lead a forum on the Christian Just-War Tradition in the fellowship hall each Sunday during February. Older youth and adults interested in attending should contact Carriker at 724-234-3983.

Trinity PresbyTrinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township, will host a congregational meeting after worship Sunday. Annual reports will be received and voted on.Copies of the mission statement and budget are available in the office.Tickets are still available at the church office for the soup supper at 6 p.m. Saturday. The Mainhart family will provide musical entertainment.

Zion LutheranThe annual congregational meeting will follow the 9 a.m. Sunday service at Zion Lutheran Church, 266 Zion Church Road, Concord Township.

Zion U.M.The Rev. David Hupp will be the guest preacher at the 8 and 10:45 a.m. services Sunday at Zion United Methodist Church, 438 Bear Creek Road, Sarver.Disciple 1 class will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday in room 15 and the Disciple 2 class will meet at the same time in room 9.An open house for Bill Plants' 80th birthday will be held from 2-4 p.m. Saturday in Fellowship Hall.Meetings for elementary, junior high and senior high youth will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday in rooms 16, 2 and 1, respectively.