Abba Christian CenterThe Rev. Michael Bruno will lead the 10 a.m. Sunday service at Abba Christian Center, Slippery Rock Middle School. The service will also feature speaker Shirley Rupp and music by Theresa Turose.

Christ Community U.M.The youth group of Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, Butler Township, will attend the Butler District Youth All-Nighter Friday and Saturday at Family Bowlaway.A New Beginnings class for those interested in learning more about the United Methodist Church and possible membership in the church will be held at 9:45 a.m. Sunday. For information or to enroll, contact the Rev. Kathy Mikesell.A pot luck luncheon in honor of the Rev. Lisa Grant will follow the 11 a.m. Sunday service. Those attending should take a main dish, side dish and place settings.Volunteers are needed to serve as ushers, greeters, assist with pew preparation and serve on the altar guild. Sign-up sheets are located in the narthex.A short-term Disciple Bible study will meet for eight weeks during the Lenten season. "Invitation to the New Testament" will be led by Mikesell. Sample materials are available for viewing. Study guide materials should be purchased in advance, allowing time to prepare for the first class session.

Christ's OutreachA taco dinner will be held at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday at Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave. Wednesday night programs will resume following the dinner.The COC Crusaders Bible quizzing team is selling quiz insurance cards for $5. The cards will exempt the buyer from being challenged to a quiz against them. Proceeds will purchase team shirts. Cards will be sold through Feb. 4.A meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday for parents of youth group members and other interested adults. The session will outline future youth activities.

Community LifeThe youth group of Community Life Church, McQuistion Elementary School, will gather for its next meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Butler County Family YMCA, 339 N. Washington St.

Covenant PresbyCovenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St., will hold a movie night at 6:30 p.m. Friday. The movie will be "The Cider House Rules". A discussion will follow. Admission is a donation of one item for the Covenant Food Cupboard. Bring snacks to share.The "Noisy Offering" of loose change will be received during the 11 a.m. worship service on Sunday.The Rev. William Jamieson will complete his series for the Seekers Class on Sunday. The class meets at 9:45 a.m. in the Assembly Room.Faith Fellowship AllianceAnew men's Bible study will begin at 8 p.m. Feb. 10 in the youth building at Faith Fellowship Alliance Church, 200 Faithway-Fared Drive.

First BaptistFirst Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will host a men's prayer breakfast at 8 a.m. Saturday in the Baptist Youth Center.A family skate will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Skate Castle, 182 New Castle Road.

First English LutheranEvening Bible study will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St.The fronts of Christmas cards are being collected in the church office.

First U.M.Superintendent Dean Ziegler will lead the Sunday services at First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St. Blue will perform during each Sunday service.

Glade Run U.P.A Parent Informational Night will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday at Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia. Parents of children or youth in fifth through 12th grade will receive information on summer trips for 2007. Deposits on the trips will be received.A new Beth Moore study on the book of Daniel will begin at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in the Youth Room. All women are invited. For information, call 724-898-1016.Confirmation class for students, grades eight to 12, interested in becoming members of the church, will begin this spring. Call 724-898-1016 for information.The 2007 flower calendar is posted at the back of the sanctuary along with sign-up forms. To place flowers in honor of or in memory of someone, please sign up for a particular date.

GraceWay CommunityMary Ann Mahan, Joyce Moore and Patty Miller will provide music for the 10 a.m. Sunday service at GraceWay Community Church, Center Township Elementary School, Mercer Road. Amber Crowe will lead Children's Church, assisted by Jenny Taylor. Edith McCandless will lead music for Children's Church.Youth attending the Ohio Memory Verse Trip to the Living Bible Museum in Mansfield, Ohio, will leave at 9 a.m. Saturday from the Target parking lot. The group will return at 9 p.m. For details, call 724-290-7007.The adult Bible study group will begin the study "What Kind of Woman is She?" at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Rocky Mountain Deli.A youth-parent meeting will be held from 6 to 7 Tuesday at Panera Bread.A new Prayer Chain is beginning under the leadership of Karen Godot. For information, call 724-290-7007.

Hill U.P.A Celebrate a Life party will be held after the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service this week at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second Street.Kids Club for children age 3 through grade four begins Feb. 7. To register or volunteer to help, contact Kathy Sawyer.

Mt. Chestnut PresbyAnnual reports will be distributed after the 8:45 and 11 a.m. Sunday services at Mount Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422, Franklin Township. The annual meeting and luncheon will be held at noon Feb. 4.Class 201, "Discipleship," will meet at 7 p.m. Monday. For information, contact the church office at 724-287-7601.

New Life Christian MinistriesChildren and youth Sunday will be held Feb. 11 at New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch Senior High School, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg. The Children's Drama Team will present "The First Rainbow" as part of the worship service. Rehearsals will be held at 9 a.m. Sunday and Feb. 4 at the school. For details, contact Amy Brown at 724-898-3566.Church members will be asked to affirm their commitment to God and New Life during the Sunday service.

Nixon U.M.Preschool registration for church families will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday in the fellowship hall of Nixon United Methodist Church, Airport Road, Penn Township.Apancake breakfast will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday in Fellowship Hall. Donations support the Blessed Beginnings preschool.

North Main St. Church of GodThe Service of Communion will be celebrated at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service at North Main Street Church of God, 1201 North Main Street Ext., Center Township.Sunday Morning Groups have added two new classes. "Answers Academy-Biblical Apologetics for Real Life" will be led by Jeff Myers in Fellowship Hall 10. "Facing Your Giants" will be led by Eric Milasincic in Fellowship Hall 7. Both classes are held at 9:30 a.m. Sundays.Tickets are now available for the Penn Christian Academy's Evening of Performance and Praise concert to be held at 7 p.m. March 2 at Succop Theater. Tickets are $20 each and may be purchased at the school or church office. For information, call 724-586-5200.

Old Union PresbyAsoup sale will be held this week at Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars. Orders should be called in to Betty Rudolph by Monday. Chicken will be cooked at 10 a.m. Feb. 1 and deboned at 4 p.m. The soup will be made beginning at 9 a.m. Feb. 2.

Rider LutheranThe annual congregational meeting of Rider Lutheran Church, 189 Rider Church Road, West Sunbury, will be held following the 10 a.m. Sunday service. There will be no Sunday school. A brunch will follow the meeting.

Saint Andrews U.P.The sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated at the 10 a.m. Sunday service at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson Street.The annual congregational meeting will be held after the service and will be followed by a tureen luncheon. Annual reports are available in the Narthex.Souper Bowl Sunday will be held Feb. 4. The youth will collect donations in a soup pot to benefit the Sunday lunch program, serving people in need.

St. John U.C.C.Family Fun Night will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City. The night will include live monopoly, a soup dinner and banana split dessert. Participants should take a can of vegetables for the soup. An offering will be taken to benefit the Evans City Food Cupboard.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranAFestival Service of Holy Communion and the Rite of Installation of the Rev. Alden Towberman will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St. The Bishop Donald McCoid will lead the service. Assisting minister will be the Rev. Martha Clementson.The next Baptism Sunday will be Feb. 11. Those considering infant or adult baptism should call the church office at 724-287-6741 to arrange for a Baptism conference.

St. Peter's EpiscopalAschedule has been posted at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St., for those hosting coffee hours during February.An explanation sheet for the 250th anniversary of Anglican Witness is in the back of the church. Members wishing to serve on a committee should speak with the Rev. Geary.Bishop Scriven will visit the church March 4. Anyone wishing to be confirmed that day should call the church as soon as possible to schedule classes.Abasic informational course is being planned for those wishing to join the Daughters of the King. To participate, contact Karen Geary, 724-282-2553.

Summit PresbyAbaptism will be celebrated during the 11 a.m. Sunday service at Summit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Drive, Jefferson Township.

Trinity LutheranHoly Communion will be shared at the 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday services at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township.The annual congregational meeting will be held after the 11 a.m. Sunday service.The youth group will have a skating party from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Skate Castle. Cost is $6 per person. Asign-up is posted on the youth bulletin board. Participants may take friends and family and should take a dessert or snack to share.

Trinity PresbyA sign-up sheet is located on the narthex table at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township, for anyone willing to serve as a greeter before Sunday services.The Mission Committee is seeking donations of non-perishable food items in addition to monthly items donated to the Covenant Food Cupboard.New committees are being formed for 2007. Members should contact the church to volunteer or suggest others members interested in serving.

Valencia PresbyValencia Presbyterian Church, 80 Sterrett Street, Valencia, will send a mission team to the Dominican Republic. The team will be gone Wednesday through Feb. 7.

Zion U.M.Children's choir chimes of Zion United Methodist Church, 438 Bear Creek Road, Sarver, will begin meeting Feb. 4 in room 10. The group will meet from 4 to 5:30 p.m.The Council on Ministries' annual planning session will be held Saturday. A continental breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m., devotions begin at 8:45 a.m. and the meeting will follow at 9 a.m. Those in need of child care should contact the church office. Lunch will be provided.The get-acquainted luncheon will be held after the 10:45 a.m. Sunday service. Participants should take a dish to share.Canned fruit and baking supplies are being collected for the food bank. Donations can be placed in the narthex by Feb. 11.The morning men's study of "The Pursuit of Holiness" by Jerry Bridges will begin meeting Feb. 1 at King's in Buffalo Plaza. The group meets from 6 to 7 a.m. Thursdays. Books are available at the church.