Abba Christian CenterThe Rev. Michael Bruno will be lead the 10 a.m. Sunday service at Abba Christian Center, 201 Keister Road, Slippery Rock. Music will be provided by Theresa Burnworth.

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 Vonda Mishler and Gwen Atkinson. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Ron Reagle of Franklin, Pittsburgh District Evangelist.Shepherd's Advance, a continuing education event for ministers, will begin at 9 a.m. Friday at Mount Chestnut Nazarene Center, 177 North Road, Franklin Township. The speaker will be the Rev. Ken Culbertson, senior pastor of the Bethel Park South Hills Church of the Nazarene.Youth will gather for a laser tag and cyber bowling event at 3 p.m. Saturday at Family Bowlaway. Pizza and games will follow at the church. For information, contact Jenny Reckner.

Christ Community U.M.The Youth of Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, Butler Township, will gather at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church to begin preparations for the Valentine Dinner. Dinner will be served from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in Oz Hall. A movie will follow at 8:15 p.m. in the sanctuary. Child care will be available by donation. Tickets are available from youth group members or by contacting the church office. Cost is $7.50 per person.New members will be received into the congregation during weekend worship services. A luncheon for new members and their sponsors will begin at noon Sunday.Youth planning to attend the Conference Spring Youth Rally March 17 and 18 at Jumonville must submit the $20 non-refundable registration fee by Sunday.Come and Get It will gather from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday to celebrate Fat Tuesday. A Mardi Gras parade with bicycles, wheelbarrows and wagons decorated as floats will follow in Oz Hall. Members should take donations of school and health supplies to fill floats, which will support the youth group's mission trip to South Dakota."The Jesus I Never Knew" 14-week Bible study and discussion group will begin Feb. 22. Don Boardman will lead the group.

Christ's OutreachCommunion will be celebrated during both services this weekend at Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave., Butler.A Work and Witness trip is planned to the Sun Valley Indian School in Arizona this fall. An informational planning meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Monday.

Community LifeCommunity Life Church, McQuistion Elementary School, will begin a new midweek class, "Getting a Grip on the Basics," at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday at the YWCA, 120 W. Cunningham St.

Covenant PresbyA Shrove Tuesday pancake supper and silent auction will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday in Fellowship Hall at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St.Covenant and Saint Andrews Presbyterian churches will present a six-week Lenten Bible study beginning Wednesday. Classes are based on the book "Hallelujah: The Bible and Handel's Messiah," and will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28 and March 7, 14, 21 and 28.The Rev. Fred Young will lead the Seekers Class on Sunday. He will speak on the subject of "Listening Skills: Applications for Daily Living and Prayer Life." The class meets at 9:45 a.m. in the Assembly Room.Movie Night at Covenant, featuring "The Cider House Rules" has been rescheduled for 6:30 p.m. Friday in the Assembly Room. Participants should take a snack to share and an item to donate to the Covenant Food Cupboard.

First BaptistA women's Bible study sponsored by First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will be held at 7 p.m. today at the home of Judy Hemphill.A "52 Mondays" teen Bible study, open to those in ninth through 12th grades, is set for 7 p.m. Monday at the home of youth pastor, Jeff Gwilt.

First English LutheranRehearsal for the contemporary service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St. The contemporary service will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday.Ministry meetings will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

First Presby of BakerstownFirst Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown, Route 8 at Heckert Road, will host Lenten dinners Feb. 28 and March 7, 14, 21 and 28. Dinners begin at 6:15 p.m. each week. Cost is $3 per person or $10 per family. Classes for all ages follow at 6:45 p.m. For information or to register for classes, call 724-443-1555.

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.There will be no R.O.C.K. Wednesday due to Ash Wednesday.The nursery will provide a child care workshop for all interested teens after the 11 a.m. service March 11. Lunch will be provided. For reservations, call the church at 724-898-3503. The class is open to teens in grade six and older.Confirmation classes for students in grades eight to 12 will begin this spring. For information, call 724-898-1016.

GraceWay CommunityBeth Yost and Jenny Taylor will provide music for the 10 a.m. Sunday service at GraceWay Community Church, Center Township Elementary School, Mercer Road.The church youth will hold a hoagie sale fundraiser beginning Wednesday. Hoagies can be ordered from youth members or their leaders. For information, call, Amber Crowe at 724-504-7264.The new GraceWay Web site www.gracewaychurch-butler.com.

Mars U.P.Mars United Presbyterian Church Crowe Avenue, will have a soup supper at 6 p.m. Wednesday. The Ash Wednesday Communion service will follow at 7 p.m. Soup suppers will be held each Wednesday during Lent.Friday Lenten Luncheons will begin February 23 and will be held at noon each Friday during Lent. Pastors from the Mars Ministerial Association will speak at the lunches.

Meridian U.P.The deacons of Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave., will host and supply the salad and soup for a luncheon after the Sunday service. Those attending should take a dessert and the recipe used to make it.

Mt. Chestnut PresbyTrace and Karen Bender of Wycliffe Bible Translators will speak at the 8:45 and 11 a.m. Sunday services at Mount Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422, Franklin Township.The junior and senior high youth group will offer a fundraising dinner at noon Sunday. The event will feature an international buffet. Proceeds will benefit youth activities.

New Life Christian MinistriesMembers of New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch School Auditorium, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg, will serve at the East Liberty Food Kitchen Saturday. Those interested in serving should contact elders Rich McCarthy at 724-766-9047 or Dean Burtner at 724-352-5328.The mission of the month for February is 127 Knoch Road, Saxonburg, the future mission outpost church building. News on activities and ministries planned for the summer and early fall at will be shared.Infant and child dedication will be held on Feb. 25. Those interested in having their child dedicated should contact the church at 724-290-0161 or pat@newlifexn.org by Sunday.The outreach team will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday at The Bridge, 102 Bay St., Penn Township. Plans for the spring and summer outreach ministries will be discussed.

North Main St. Church of GodThe 60 Plus or Minus group of North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext., has planned a trip to Washington, D.C. March 29-31. The cost is $325 per person and includes accommodations for two nights, a guided tour of the Washington, D.C. area, Arlington National Cemetery, taxes, gratuities and baggage handling. For information, call the church office at 724-285-4214.The junior high youth will attend a lock-in Friday and Saturday at Cedarville University. The theme for the event is "Is Jesus In Your MySpace Account?" For information, contact student ministries pastor Brian Smith, 724-285-4214.North Main Street of God will host a showing of the movie "Facing The Giants" at 7 p.m. Feb. 23 in the main sanctuary.Haven Student Ministries will present the drama, "Heaven's Gates and Hell's Flames" at 7 p.m. March 25, 26 and 27 at The Haven. Admission is free.

Old Union PresbyThe youth group of Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will hold a spaghetti dinner Saturday. Those donating supplies should have them to the church by Friday.A planning meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Feb. 22 for vacation Bible school.The Shrove Tuesday pancake dinner will be at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Those assisting with the dinner should be at the church by 5 p.m.

Saint Andrews U.P.The youth of Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 East Jefferson St., will participate in World Vision's 30-Hour Famine Feb. 23 and 24. To sponsor a youth, see Jennifer White or a member of the youth group.The K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple Sweetheart) dinner will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday. Entertainment will be by a ventriloquist. Cost is $12 per person. Child care is available. The children will have dinner and entertainment of their own. For reservations, sign up in the Narthex or call the church office at 724-287-4777.A midweek community Bible study — "Messiah: Not Just for Christmas Anymore!" — will be held at 1:00 p.m. beginning February 21. Discussion will be led by Pastor Merry and Rev. Jim Swanson. The location will shift between Covenant Presbyterian, Faith Presbyterian and Saint Andrews. Please call the church office for the location schedule.Beginning February 25 and continuing through Lent, a discussion of "The Purpose Driven Life" will be held at 9 a.m. Sundays in the Memorial Room.

Saxonburg Memorial U.P.Saxonburg Memorial United Presbyterian Church, Main Street, Saxonburg, will host a Family Retreat Reunion potluck dinner at 5:30 p.m. Saturday.Stephen Ministers will be commissioned Sunday.Ladies Dining Out will be held at 6 p.m. Monday at the Hardwood Cafe. Reservations can be made with Maria Shullo.Shrove Tuesday doughnut orders are due Sunday. Pickup will be held until 3 p.m. Tuesday.

St. John U.C.C.The Church Growth and Hospitality Committee will meet at 7 p.m. today at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 East Main St., Evans City. The purpose of the meeting is to plan for the new church directory.Items for the "Messenger" are due after the 11 a.m. Sunday service.A young adults potluck dinner will be held at 5 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Eckstam home.Prospective members should contact the Rev. Call about the induction of new members March 11.A Lenten service for the Pittsburgh Association will be held at 7 p.m. March 20 at the church.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranThe women of St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., will gather for a dinner at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Carol Fleeger's home, 114 Layton Drive. Each woman should take a covered dish to share and ideas for supporting the ministries of church women. For information, call 724-282-1014.The Festival of the Transfiguration of Our Lord will be celebrated Sunday with Holy Communion at all weekend services.New member classes will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday and Feb. 25 in the Conference Center. To register, call 724-287-6741.Lenten services will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesdays Feb. 28. An Agape Supper will be served at 6 p.m.

St. Richard R.C.St. Richard Roman Catholic Church, 3841 Dickey Road, Gibsonia, will have a Mass of Healing for Charismatics at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Members of the Prayer Group will be available for private prayer following the Mass.The Men of St. Richard will participate in a retreat at St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center on Friday through Sunday. For information or to register, call the church office at 724-444-1971.There will be an anointing of the sick following Masses on Saturday and Sunday.The Life Teen group will sell hoagies following Masses on Saturday and Sunday. Cost is $5, and proceeds benefit the Life Teen program.Sixth through eighth graders whose last names begin with M-Z will participate in a Catholic Vision of Love retreat from 1:30 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the church.Marriage preparation classes for couples planning a Catholic wedding will begin Sunday and continue through March 25. The classes will start at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $15 per couple. For more information or to register call Mary Jordan at 724-444-1971, ext. 12.Eucharistic Adoration will be held from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 22.St. Richard Life Teen group will volunteer at the Lighthouse Food Bank from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22.

Summit PresbySummit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Dr., Jefferson Township, will hold their 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 LutheranThe celebration of the Lord's Supper will be observed at all weekend services at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township. Transfiguration Sunday will also be celebrated.The McCandless Bell Choir is looking for new members. Call 724-287-1977 for information.Bread used for Communion during Lent will be baked after the 11 a.m. Sunday service. A light lunch will be served. Everyone is welcome to attend.Lenten morning prayer will be held at 7:30 a.m. weekdays Feb. 22 through April 6.AShrove Tuesday service will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Service. An evening of fellowship and making of fastnachts will follow the service.

Trinity PresbyVolunteers from Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township, will serve at the Covenant Food Cupboard from 9 a.m. to noon Monday.Trinity is planning to honor the 50-year members. Those who joined the church in 1957 or before should contact the church office.Volunteers from the church will serve the Community Meal from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church.

West Sunbury U.P."The Upper Room" booklets are now available at West Sunbury United Presbyterian Church, 215 East Church St., West Sunbury. Those unable to pick up a copy can call 724-637-2436 to make arrangements for delivery.