Butler Church of the NazareneGwen Atkinson and Marilyn Iden will provide special music for the Sunday worship service at Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68. The new pastor, the Rev. Chris Easton and his wife, Melanie, will be welcomed.The all-church Thanksgiving dinner will be at 4 p.m. Sunday followed by devotionals.Practice for the Kidz Christmas program will be at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.A teen game and pizza night will be held Saturday at the church.

Christ Community United Methodist Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, has postponed new member orientation until next year.The church is selling whole hog sausage to support church activities. Orders are due Sunday and can be picked up Nov. 22.The church is collecting blankets for local needy families. New or gently used blankets can be dropped off between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. weekdays.

Christ's OutreachChrist's Outreach Church's mission council will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the church, 120 Walker Ave.Bell choir practice and youth and children's Bible quizzing will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday. Children's choir practice will follow at 7 p.m.The church's family Thanksgiving dinner will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday.Church members are to notify Tammy Summers or Carol Frantz about underprivileged children for the God's Christmas Lights project.

Community Life ChurchCommunity Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary School. Sunday's sermon will be on angels.The church is collecting paper products on Sundays during November for the St. Vincent DePaul Food Cupboard.The youth group will meet tonight at the Ogle's house.The church is collecting shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child.For more information, contact the church office at 724-287-3303, clcbutler@zoominternet.net or www.clcbutler.org.

Covenant Presbyterian Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St., will host Dr. Ron Tappy as speaker for the Seekers class at 9:30 a.m. Sunday in the assembly room.The Rev. William Jamieson will be the guest speaker for the morning worship service Sunday.Veterans will be recognized during the morning worship service Sunday.The Covenant Cupboard Food Bank is requesting donations of canned beans, corn, fruit, and soup, as well as oatmeal for November. Donation baskets are in the front hallway.

Faith Fellowship AllianceFaith Fellowship Alliance Church, 200 Faithway-Fared Drive, will hold a broomball lock-in from 9 p.m. Friday to Saturday. Participants should take sleeping bags.The youth group will hold a super hero night Wednesday. The event will include best dressed contests, games and prizes.The men's Bible study will meet at 9 a.m. Saturday.There will be a fellowship between the services on Sunday morning. Families are asked to take a pastry or fruit to share.Alliance Women have meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday.

First Baptist Sam Lake, missionary appointee to the Bronx, N.Y., will be the speaker at the 10:55 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Sunday services at First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St. A lunch will be served after the morning service. There will be no evening service.Krista Besselman, a missionary appointee to Papua, New Guinea, will speak at the 7 p.m. Wednesday service.The church will conduct a nursing home service from 2 to 3 p.m. Nov. 20 at Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

First Baptist Church of Evans CityOperation Christmas Child boxes are due to First Baptist Church of Evans City, 242 S. Washington St., Evans City, by Sunday.Ric Garland, executive Dean of Word of Life Bible Institute, will speak during the Sunday morning service.

First English Lutheran A junior youth meeting with Thanksgiving activities will be held at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St.Holy Communion will be served at both Sunday services.A cabinet meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday followed by a ministry meeting at 7:30 p.m.The senior choir will rehearse at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.

First Presby of BakerstownFirst Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown, 5825 Heckert Road, Bakerstown, will hold two adult Sunday school classes at 10 a.m. Sunday.The men's ministry will hold a dinner and program at 6 p.m. Nov. 20 and will feature the "Fox Hole Series" from Sgt. Ben Keen. Those interested in attending should call the church office.

Glade Run United Presbyterian The Operation Christmas Child shoebox dedication will be held during both Sunday services at Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia.The Upward Basketball Coaches' Clinic will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday.The men's fellowship breakfast will be held at 7 a.m. Saturday at the Country Kitchen in Penn Township.The annual meeting of the corporation and congregation will be held after the 11 a.m. Sunday service. Lunch will be served prior to the meeting.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranHarvest Home Sunday will be celebrated this Sunday at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St. Participants should take bags of food.A property workday will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at the church.Newsletter items are due to the church office by noon on Monday.Pac Min will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the church.Youth group Bible study will be held at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Teens should take money for dinner.Confirmation classes will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the church.The bell choir will practice at 6 p.m. Wednesday followed by a council meeting at 7 p.m.The youth group fundraiser will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Nov. 20 at Pizza Hut on Cunningham Street.

Hill United Presbyterian Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St., will celebrate Harvest Home this weekend.Elder Jim Ihlenfeld will preach at the 6 p.m. Saturday evening worship. The Chancel Choir will perform "How Great Thou Art" at the Sunday worship service.Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes are due on Sunday. Shipping cost of $7 should be included with each box.The Wednesday evening Bible study will conclude on Wednesday. A new session will begin after the holidays.Rehearsals for the youth musical will begin at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.Harvest home requests three-pound bags of apples. Nonperishable foods are also needed. Monetary donations will also be accepted with checks made out to "Covenant Cupboard."

Mars United Presbyterian Mars United Presbyterian Church, 232 Crowe Ave., Mars, will honor veterans at both services Sunday. There will be an opportunity for worshippers to light candles for friends and family who have served in wars.The annual turkey bash will be held at 12:30 p.m. Nov. 20 in the social hall.

Meridian United Presbyterian The congregational meeting of Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave., will be held at noon Sunday after the morning service. A light bite social will follow.The trustees will hold a work night at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.

New Life Christian MinistriesBrad French will continue the Sermon on the Mount series Sunday at New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch Senior High School, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg. More information is available at www.NewLifeXn.org or by calling 724-256-0851.Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes are due to the church Sunday. They will be dedicated and sent to the local distribution center following worship.Amy Brown will present information on adoption as the mission of the month on Sunday. November is National Adoption Month.Those interested in serving on the East Liberty Food Kitchen team on Saturday should contact elder Rich McCarthy at 724-766-9047.

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. tonight in the conference room.A Living Christmas Tree rehearsal will be held from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday at the church and at 8 p.m. Wednesday. Setup will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday.A Thanksgiving dinner will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the church. A program will be presented by the Penn Christian Academy Preschool.

Old Union Presbyterian The growth team of Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will meet after the Sunday service.PALS will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Toddlers through sixth graders are invited.Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes are due Sunday.

Rider Lutheran Rider Lutheran Church will hold a congregational meeting following the 10 a.m. service Sunday to elect new members.Communion will be served Sunday.

St. John's Reformed On Sunday, St. John's Reformed Church, Route 68 West at Meridian Road, will collect shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. The church also will be the collection site for Butler County from Nov. 17 to 24. Call the church at 724-482-2740 for drop-off times.

St. John's United Church of ChristSt. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City, will hold a congregational meeting after the morning service.A Lessons and Carols Christmas program rehearsal will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday.

Trinity LutheranThe Faithful Friends women's group from Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township, will meet at 11 a.m. Saturday to travel to the Christmas market in Harmony.WELCA members will conduct Thankoffering services on Sunday. Diane Petrak will speak.Communion will be offered at weekend services.Following the 11 a.m. service, Pastor Pierotti's renewal celebration meal will be held.A first Communion class will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. A parent or guardian should attend with each child. Call the church office at 724-287-1977 to register.A family Advent night will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday. A sign-up sheet will be included in the bulletin. Sheets are to be turned in to the office on Sunday.Canned goods for a Thanksgiving dinner are being collected in the shopping cart in the narthex. They will be taken to Covenant Church's community food bank.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranThe women of St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., will lead the Sunday worship service. Holy Communion will be served.Volunteers are needed for the St. Mark's float in the Christmas parade. To volunteer, call 724-287-6741.

Trinity Presbyterian Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township, will hold a congregational meeting following Sunday worship.Volunteers from the church will cook and serve the community meal from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Saint Andrew's United Presbyterian Church.A signup sheet for the Hearts and Hands card ministry is on the narthex table.

Westminster PresbyterianWestminster Presbyterian Church in America, 420 N. Main St., will hold a Hannah Circle Bible study from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday at the church. Child care will be provided.An open mic night will be held at 7 p.m. Friday in the youth amphitheater.Dr. T. David Gordon will speak Sunday.Women on Wheels will hold a box social at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in Perrin Hall. Participants are asked to sign up.The deacons will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday.The Naomi Circle will meet at 9:30 a.m. Thursday. The church office will be closed that day.

West Sunbury United Presbyterian The trustees of the West Sunbury United Presbyterian Church, 215 E. Church St., West Sunbury, will hold the annual indoor cleanup day at 9 a.m. Saturday. Lunch will be provided.Members of the one-day mission team will leave from the church parking lot at 11 a.m. Saturday to go to Pittsburgh to prepare and distribute meals for the homeless. Lunch will be provided. Dress appropriately for the weather.Baptism will be held Nov. 23. To sign up, contact the Rev. Bell at 724-637-2436 or at wsupc@zoominternet.net.