Butler Church of the NazareneChrisann Green will present the special music for the 10:45 a.m. Palm Sunday service at the Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 8.The senior adult trip to the New Galilee Church of the Nazarene for dinner and an Easter presentation will be held Saturday. Call Darlene Johns at 724-538-9342 for information.The men's prayer group will meet at 8 a.m. Saturday at Panera Bread.Discover Easter, an opportunity for families to learn about Easter, will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

Christ Community United Methodist Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, is seeking donations of spaghetti and spaghetti sauce for the Covenant Food Cupboard.

Christ's OutreachChrist's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave., board of directors will meet at 11:45 a.m. Sunday.The church will collect Alabaster offerings Sunday.In preparation for Easter, no evening programs will be held Wednesday.

Community LifeCommunity Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary School each Sunday. The pastor will continue the sermon series on the power of God's word. Those who will help with the Eggaventure will meet after the morning service Sunday.The church is collecting pasta and sauce in April for the St. Vincent De Paul food bank.For information, contact the church office at 724-287-3303, clcbutlerzoominternet.net or www.clcbutler.org.

Cornerstone Baptist BibleCornerstone Baptist Bible Church, 386 Iron Bridge Road, Freeport, will host John and Marilyn Lawrence of the International Board of Jewish Missions as they present a demonstration of the Jewish Passover Sunday.Lawrence will speak at all services, and Mrs. Lawrence will use puppets for children's activities.

Covenant PresbyterianCovenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St., will collect the One Great Hour of Sharing offering during the Sunday service.The Seekers Class will discuss the video "Don't Forget Us" at 9:30 a.m. Sunday in the assembly room.

First Baptist Women from First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., and their guests are invited to a potluck dinner and Bible study at 6:30 p.m. today at Debbie Broad's home. It will be the final Bible study of the current session.First Baptist Christian School will hold its annual sports banquet at 6 p.m. Saturday in the Legacy Banquet Center, 1946 Mercer-Grove City Road, Mercer. The event will be open to FBCS athletes, coaches, parents and guests.JoAnn Newcomer will speak at both Tuesday sessions of the Women's Missionary Fellowship in the Baptist Youth Center. Darlyne Hughes and Peggy Bable will host the 9:30 a.m. session and Amy Murphy will host the 7 p.m. session.

First Baptist Church of Evans CityFirst Baptist Church of Evans City, 242 S. Washington St., Evans City, will observe the Lord's Supper Sunday.

First English Lutheran The next evening service at First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St., will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday.A sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin board in the social room for those interested in purchasing spring flowers to be picked up after the late service Easter Sunday. Donations may also be made to the flower fund in memory of a loved one.

Glade Run United Presbyterian On Sunday, Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, will celebrate Communion at both services Sunday. The One Great Hour of Sharing offering will be received. The 2009 Confirmation Class will be received into membership.The Building and Grounds Committee will meet at 7 p.m. today.The youth will set up for the garage sale from 5 to 8 p.m. today.The annual garage sale to benefit the youth group and the mission team will be held from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

First United Methodist First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St., will host Gospel Sounds of Country Traditions at its God's Country service at 7 p.m. Saturday.

Grace Calvary LutheranGrace Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., will hold a family game night at 6 p.m. Friday at the church. Families should take snacks.A property work day will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at the church.The Grace Full needles will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church.Angel Food Ministry order days will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday and April 9.PacMin will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the church.The bell choir will practice at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the church.

Hill United Presbyterian The Rev. Clark Sawyer will preach at the 6 p.m. Saturday service at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St., Butler. Communion will be served. The contemporary service will feature the praise team musicians.There will be no Sunday school for children or adults this Sunday and April 12.The Covenant Cupboard food request for April is dried beans and rice.The Hill Quilters will meet at 1:30 p.m. Friday.The instrumental ensemble will practice at 5 p.m. SundayHYLights youth fellowship will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday.

GraceWay Lyric Ackelson and Edith McCandless will provide special music at the GraceWay Community Church service Sunday. GraceWay meets at the Center Township Elementary School.

Mars United Presbyterian Mars United Presbyterian Church, 232 Crowe Ave., Mars, will host the Rev. Mark Bringman of St. John's Lutheran Church who will present "God as Elohim" Friday.An egg hunt for children will be held after the service at Adams Township Park.

New Life Christian MinistriesThe Rev. Chris Marshall will continue the series on pressing toward the prize Sunday at New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch Senior High School, 328 Knoch Road, Saxonburg. Information is available at www.NewLifeXn.org or by calling 724-256-0851.Donations of canned goods and paper products in the blessing bags will be dedicated Sunday.Relevant Student Ministries will meet from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Browns' home. For information, visit LiveRelevant.com or call 724-372-0201.The Nehemiah Team will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Fechich's home followed by the elders council meeting at 8:30 p.m.

Old Union Presbyterian The Fund-Raising Committee of Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will meet after worship on Sunday.Dedication for the new building will be held April 19. To provide cookies for the reception, sign up in the back of the church.A kick-off meeting for vacation Bible school will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Saint Andrews United Presbyterian The Rev. Carl Baughman will speak on spiritual health in the adult Sunday school class Sunday at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St.Dinner with Friends will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday at W. Rick's in Meridian. For reservations, contact Barb Gallagher today.Donations are being solicited for the annual church rummage sale.

Saxonburg Memorial PresbyterianSaxonburg Memorial Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Main St., Saxonburg, is collecting candy donations for the Easter egg hunt. Donations should be dropped at the church by Saturday.The Christian education committee will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday. This is a date change. The meeting is open to prospective committee members.Volunteers are needed to serve on the 175th anniversary committee. Call Cindy for information.The senior high youth will hold a rent-a-kid fundraiser at 5 p.m. Saturday.Help is needed for the men's Good Friday breakfast.

St. John's Reformed The choir of St. John's Reformed Church, Route 68 West at Meridian Road, will hold its final Lenten fellowship dinner at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, followed by a video and discussion at 6:15 p.m. on "Evangelism: You were made for a mission."

St. John's United Church of ChristThe Consistory of St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City, will meet at 7 p.m. Monday.

St. Mark's Lutheran On Saturday, St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., will hold worship with Holy Communion at 6 p.m.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranThe First Communion class of St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., will hold have a retreat to bake bread at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in the fellowship hall.New members will be received Sunday.The Ruth Circle will meet at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday.

St. Peter's Episcopal Filled plastic eggs for the Easter egg hunt at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St., should be dropped off in the back of the church or in the Christian formation office.

Trinity LutheranThe men of Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township, will meet at 8 a.m. Saturday for breakfast and Bible study.Holy Communion will be shared at all weekend services.The Chancel Choir will have a special rehearsal after the 11 a.m. service.Volunteers are need to plant and tend plots in Katie's Garden. A sign-up chart is on a table in the narthex.The church's vacation Bible school will be held June 22 to 26. Helpers are needed and may call the church office at 724-287-1977 for information.

Trinity Presbyterian The Ruth Circle of Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township, will meet at 11:30 a.m. Monday at King's Restaurant and will return to the church for Bible study.Trinity Fellowship will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday for a catered dinner. Sign up on the sheet in the narthex.Wrapped baked goods for Meals on Wheels items should be at the church for delivery Monday.

Valencia PresbyterianValencia Presbyterian Church, 80 Sterrett St., Valencia, will hold a vacation Bible school planning meeting from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

Zion United Methodist ChurchZion United Methodist Church, 438 Bear Creek Road, Sarver, will have doughnut fellowship day at 9 a.m. Sunday in the fellowship hall.The Haiti mission trip program will be held at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, in fellowship hall with Bill and Becky Ross.Donations to help rebuild the Embassy of Love United Methodist Church in Syktyvkar, Russia can be placed in the wooden church in the narthex.