Vonda Mishler and MarilynIden will present music for the Sunday morning service at Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68, Butler Township.

The monthly missionary service will be at 6 p.m. Sunday.

Volunteers from Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, Butler Township, are needed to serve as bell ringers for the Salvation Army from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 8 at Wal-Mart. Volunteers are also needed to purchase Christmas gifts for foster children in the care of Children and Youth Services. To assist with either project, contact Lil Griffith at 724-445-7475.Sausage orders can be picked up after 1 p.m. Saturday at the church. Church members available to help prepare sausage or fill orders should call the church office at 724-287-4462.There will be no rehearsals for the Christmas pageant Tuesday. Rehearsals resume Nov. 27 and will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The pageant will be presented at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 16. A family dinner will follow at 6:30 p.m.

Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave., will host its Thanksgiving dinner at 6 p.m. Friday.The church will host a Bible Quizzing Invitational at 10 a.m. Saturday.Communion will be served at both Sunday services.Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, all Wednesday evening activities have been canceled during the coming week.

Community Life Church, McQuistion Elementary School, will host a benefit spaghetti dinner and silent auction Dec. 8 to benefit a child recently diagnosed with leukemia. For information, contact the church office at 724-287-3303, clcbutler@zoominternet.net, or www.clcbutler.org.

Concord Presbyterian Church, 625 Hooker Road, West Sunbury, will hold a Thank Offering Service during the regular Sunday morning service. Stewardship pledges for next year's mission support will be dedicated, and the Women's Thank Offering will be received.A Joining Others in Living Together event will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday in the Dassa McKinney School gym. The event is open to all high school students.The Moniteau Food Pantry will be packing Thanksgiving food orders at 6 p.m. Monday in the church for distribution Tuesday morning. Anyone who would like to assist is welcome.Applications are available at the church for the June mission trip to the Menaul School in Albuquerque, N.M.

Pledge Dedication Sunday will be observed Sunday at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St. During the 11 a.m. worship service, members will bring their completed pledge cards forward for a dedication ceremony.The Seekers Class will view and discuss a "History of the Bible" DVD on Sunday. The class meets at 9:45 a.m. in the Assembly Room.

First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will host the annual Thanksgiving dinner and service of the Association of Independent Baptist Church of Western Pennsylvania from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today.The Rev. Dave Maitland, the church senior pastor and director of Slippery Rock Baptist Camp, will share an update report on the camp. Youth pastor from several participating churches will report on their ministries.

Consecration will be held at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service at First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St. A luncheon will follow. Blair Morgan will be the guest leader.The Senior Youth meeting will follow the luncheon.Baking for Meals on Wheels will be held Sunday.

A movie night will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sunday in the sanctuary at First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St. The movie "One Night with the King," rated PG, will be shown. Refreshments will follow in Asbury Chapel.

The Thanksgiving offering will be taken at both Sunday services at Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia.The annual meeting of the corporation and congregation will be held immediately following the 11 a.m. Sunday service. The election of officers will take place. The 2008 proposed budget will be presented. All members are encouraged to attend. Lunch will be served prior to the meeting.The Upward Basketball Coach's Clinic will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the church. For information, call Gloria at 724-898-1016.Dedication of the Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes will occur during both Sunday services.

Volunteers are needed to assist with Angel Food distribution from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the social hall at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St.Harvest Home Sunday will be observed this weekend. Food donations will be accepted in the sanctuary.Donations for Operation Christmas Child are due at the church.A light lunch will be held after the Sunday service for members and their families who assist or plan to assist with the monthly soup and salad lunches. Participants will discuss possible improvements to the luncheon.

Mary Ann Mahan and Edith McCandless will provide music for the 10 a.m. Sunday service at GraceWay Community Church, Center Township Elementary School, Mercer Road, Center Township.GraceWay Youth will meet Saturday for bowling. For details, contact Amber Crowe at 724-504-7264.An All-Church Thanksgiving Dinner will be held Sunday at Meridian Fire Hall. For information, call Pastor Dave West at 724-290-7007.The church will be distributing Thanksgiving Food Baskets to families in need in the community. Contact West for information.Advent services begin Nov. 25.

The Gospel According to Harry Potter, a class for youth in grades 7-12, begins at 9:15 a.m. Sunday in the youth lounge at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St. The discussion, led by Brian Mueller, will continue through Dec. 16.Stewardship commitment cards for 2008 may be placed in the offering tray or returned to the church office.Volunteers are needed to help wrap gifts for the Habitat for Humanity fundraiser on Wednesdays beginning Nov. 28 at Clearview Mall. For information, contact Rose Hall or Janet Edinger.The 2008 chancel flower chart in honor or memory of loved ones is available for sign-up. Cost is $27.The Willing Workers' "Keep Me Warm" project is accepting knit hats, scarves, socks, gloves, mittens, sweaters or other winter clothing. Items for all ages are needed and may be placed under the Christmas tree in the Fellowship Hall. Gently used toys and games are also needed.Covenant Cupboard food requests for November are dried beans and rice.

The 2008 offering envelopes for Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave., are in the back of the sanctuary.

The youth of Mount Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422, Franklin Township, will host a bake sale during the 8:45 and 11 a.m. Sunday services. After the 11 a.m. service, they will participate in Rake 'n Run, raking leaves for those in need.Donations for Operation Christmas Child will be dedicated during each service.The Food Cupboard will be open at 6:30 p.m. Monday. For information, contact the church office. A food drive is being held to prepare for the holidays. Donations are accepted at the church.

The Mexico Mission Team, who served at Tapestries of Life Ministries in Guadalupe, Mexico, will share about their recent mission trip Sunday at New Life Christian Ministries, South Butler Primary School, 328 Knoch Road, Saxonburg. The church will meet at the primary school until construction on the high school auditorium is complete.Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes will be collected and dedicated Sunday.Sunday is the last day to submit names and mailing addresses for college students and military personnel to the Operation Care Package Team. Packages will be mailed in time for finals for students and for holiday greetings for military members. Contact Wendy Recio at 724-352-8776 or Diane Beck at 724-283-5439 for details.Members available to serve at the East Liberty Food Kitchen Saturday should contact elder Rich McCarthy at 724-766-9047.Senior pastor Chris Marshall will be a guest on the "John and Stephanie Show" at 4:40 p.m. Monday on WORD-FM. He will participate in a discussion on "Training versus Trying for Spiritual Growth."The Relevant student ministries will have a Leftover Progressive Lunch at 11 a.m. Nov. 23 at the home of Jim and Amy Brown, 447 Overbrook Rd., Valencia. For details, contact Brad French at 724-372-0201 or brad@newlifexn.org.Volunteers are needed to construct a float for the Saxonburg Light Up Night Christmas Parade Nov. 23. For details, contact Karen Schiebel at 724-586-2241 or karen@newlifexn.org.

Tickets are now available for the Living Christmas Tree program to be presented at 7 p.m. Dec. 6 through 9 at North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext., Butler Township Free tickets can be reserved at the church office.The youth will be attending the Western Pennsylvania Youth Convention, Thirst 2007, Friday through Sunday at the Monroeville Expo-Mart.Communion will be served during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service.An informational meeting will be held at 11:45 a.m. Sunday in the Parlor to discuss the upcoming mission trip.Living Christmas Tree Choir participants will rehearse from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday in the sanctuary.The church office will be closed Nov. 22 and 23 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

North Washington United Presbyterian Church, 714 Fairview Road, North Washington, will hold the annual fall congregational meeting to elect officers following the Thank Offering Worship Service on Sunday. A chili and toasted cheese sandwich luncheon will follow at noon. Those attending are to share chili made from their favorite recipe.High school students are welcome to be a part of Joining Others in Living Together from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday in the Dassa McKinney Elementary School gym.Applications are available at the church for the June mission trip to the Menaul School in Albuquerque, N.M.

There will be a fellowship dinner after the congregational meeting Sunday at Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars.Cantata practice will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

The deacons of Saxonburg Memorial Presbyterian Church, Main Street, Saxonburg, will meet Friday to assemble cheer baskets for those in need. Baskets will be delivered on Sunday.Women's Dine Out has been changed to 6 p.m. Monday at the Hardwood Cafe.FW Friends Youth group will meet from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday to bake. Baked goods will be sold after both Sunday services.Communion will be served during services Sunday.The Women's prayer and study group meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 27. No meeting will be held in December.The Family Retreat will be held January 11-13 at Laurelville Retreat Center in Mount Pleasant. Reservations are due soon.

Thanksgiving meditations will be held during the 8:35 Alive and 11 a.m. Sunday services at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City.

The Women of St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., should take Thank Offerings to weekend services. Boxes and envelopes will be available at the entrances to the sanctuary. Offerings will benefit local projects. Any woman wishing to help should call the church office at 724-287-6741 with which service you can help and coordinator Carol Fleeger will return your call.A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday for Carl Hollenbaugh, the former church organist who died Sept. 14. A reception will follow the service.

The final organ recital will be held from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. Wednesday at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St. The performance will feature George Armstrong.To kick off the celebration of 250 years of Anglican worship in Western Pennsylvania, a work day will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday in Aliquippa. Participants will assist with flood relief. Lunch will be provided. For information, call 412-708-7932.

The men of Summit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Drive, Jefferson Township will hold a men's breakfast at 8 a.m. Saturday. They will discuss the movie, "Facing the Giants."A congregational meeting will be held at noon Sunday for the election of officers.The church office will be closed on Nov. 22 and 23.

The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be shared at the 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday services at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township. The guest pastor will be the Rev. Robert Newpher.Dessert will be served after the Saturday service and a brunch will follow the Sunday services.The new members class will be held from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Sunday.The prayer labyrinth vigil will be held from 6 p.m. Friday to 5 p.m. Saturday in Fellowship Hall. An offering will be accepted to construct a permanent labyrinth at Lutherlyn.A Fair Trade Fair, featuring handmade items from around the world, will be held Nov. 24 and 25. The fair is sponsored by Lutheran World Relief. Items ordered will be delivered by Christmas.Cosmic Bowling for Trinity youth will be held from 11:30 p.m. Nov. 23 to 2 a.m. at Meridian Lanes. The last day to sign up is Sunday.

Volunteers from Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township, will serve the community meal from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church.Nov. 25 is the deadline for pictures to be taken for the church directory. Those who have not had a photo taken should stay after the Sunday service to schedule a time. Address and phone number changes are also requested.The deacons will deliver dinners to the homebound at 4 p.m. Saturday.

The Chancel Choir of Valencia Presbyterian Church, 80 Sterrett St., will provide music for the 10 a.m. Sunday service. Elders and deacons will be ordained and installed.Sue Makin, a missionary to Malawi, will speak at the New Life Bible study at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the church lounge.There will be no PM Essentials of Discipline class on Wednesday, Nov. 21st due to the Thanksgiving Eve service.

The Christian Education Committee of the West Sunbury United Presbyterian Church, 215 E. Church St., West Sunbury, is assembling shoeboxes filled with presents for Operation Christmas Child. Donations are due Sunday.New hymnals are now in use for services and will be dedicated at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 25. Old hymnals are available in the vestibule and can be taken for free.Acommunity Thanksgiving dinner will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday. Participants should take a vegetable, salad or dessert and their own table service. Entertainment will follow the meal.Moniteau Area Youth Groups will host Joining Others Living it Together from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Dassa McKinney Elementary School gym. The program is open to students in grades 7 to 12. For details, call Joloyn Miller at 724-894-2090.

The White Oak Springs Presbyterian Church, 102 Shannon Road, Renfrew, will conduct its annual Thankoffering and Ingathering at 9:45 a.m. Sunday. Members should take nonperishable food items or monetary contributions for the Evans City Food Cupboard.

Thanksgiving food items are being collected through Sunday at Zion United Methodist Church, Bear Creek Road, Sarver, for the Cabot Food Bank. Donations can be placed around the cornucopia in the sanctuary.The next Get Acquainted Luncheon will be held after the 10:45 a.m. Sunday service. Members whose last names begin with A-F, should take a dessert; those with names beginning with G-M, a salad or gelatin; and S-Z a vegetable, pasta or potato dish. Chicken, rolls and drinks will be provided.