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 Nathan Martsolf, Millie Martsolf and Krystal McIndoe.Wednesday Worship and Kids' Club Caravan will resume their regular schedules Nov. 29.Handmade Christmas Swags are available from the youth department for $15 each. Call 724-482-4116 to place an order.Donations to purchase meat for the holiday baskets are being received. Adequate foodstuffs have been provided.Applications are available for the Mount Chestnut Nazarene Craft and Gift Show to be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Mount Chestnut Nazarene Center, 177 North Road, Franklin Township. For information, call 724-287-5867.

Christ Community U.M.The Mission Team of Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, Butler Township, will leave Friday for a two-week working trip in Vancleave, Miss. Team members will continue to work on homes damaged by Hurricane Katrina.The congregation is invited to a Thankfulness Breakfast at 9:45 a.m. Sunday in Oz Hall. Members attending should take a holiday breakfast item to share. Beverages will be provided.Sunday school classes will not meet this week.The Youth Group will gather at 6 p.m. Sunday at the church for a movie night.Come and Get It will celebrate Yellow and Orange Night from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.Assistance is needed for the annual holiday dinner for Covenant Food Cupboard families. Donations of baked goods are needed for the reception Dec. 9. The congregation is also asked to purchase $10 gift cards at local stores which will be distributed to children. The Prayer Shawl Team is knitting scarves for the event and monetary donations and yarn are needed.

Community LifeThe youth group of Community Life Church, McQuistion Elementary School, is collecting teddy bears and other stuffed animals to donate to children in the hospital. The next youth group meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Butler YMCA.A women's Christmas party open house will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Geibel home. Attendees should take a $5 to $10 wrapped gift to exchange.The Dec. 2 Cabela's outing for the men will depart at 8:30 a.m. form the Target parking lot in Cranberry Township. Participants will car pool to the store.For information, contact the church office at 724-287-3303, clcbutler@zoominternet.net, or www.clcbutler.org.

Covenant PresbyInvite a Friend Sunday will be observed at the 11 a.m. Sunday service this week at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St. AHarvest Home Luncheon, featuring homemade soup and bread, will follow the service.Mary Lee Marten will speak to the seekers class at 9:45 a.m. Sunday in the Assembly Room. She will report on the trial of a Presbyterian Minister in Pittsburgh.A noisy offering of change will be collected during the 11 a.m. Sunday service.

Faith Fellowship AllianceFaith Fellowship Alliance Church, 200 Faithway-Fared Drive, will offer the Total Transformation Program beginning at 10 a.m. Dec. 4 in Fellowship Hall. The program focuses on changing behavior in children.

Faith U.P.The Rev. William Jamieson will lead services Sunday through Dec. 31 at Faith United Presbyterian Church, 1329 N. Main St. Ext., Center Township.

First BaptistMen of First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will meet for a men's prayer breakfast at 8 a.m. Saturday in the Baptist Youth Center.

First English LutheranGood Samaritan Sunday is observed the first Sunday of each month at First English Lutheran Church, Brady and North Main streets.Plates of Thanksgiving food will be sent to shut-ins from the church.

First Presbyterian of BakerstownThe Pine-Richland Chamber Singers will perform during the 11 a.m. Sunday service at First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown, Route 8 at Heckert Road, Richland Township.An annual Christmas tea for women will be held at 7 p.m. Dec. 5. Amusical program will be provided by the Greater Harmony Chorus. For information, call the church office at 724-443-1555.

First U.M.There will be no community meal Friday at First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St.The Fisherman's Gospel Quartet will give a patriotic farewell performance at 7 p.m. Sunday in the Sanctuary.A Family Fun Day will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday in Spectrum.The annual Charge Conference will be held at 7 p.m. Monday in Ritts Chapel.Monday will also be the Hanging of the Greens and installation of the Christmas trees. All church members are welcome to participate.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranFamily Advent Night will be held at 5 p.m. Dec. 3 at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St.A Homebound Worship Service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday.A soup and sandwich lunch will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 30.

Grace Way CommunityRachel Goslaw, Lyric Ackelson, 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.Upon the start of Advent, Rich and Jane West will lead the congregation in the lighting of the first candle which commemorates "Hope in God".There will be a GraceWay Youth and Parent meeting from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Panera Bread.Wednesday adult Bible study and youth activities will resume Nov. 29 at the Rocky Mountain Deli. A meal is served at 5:30 p.m., followed by youth activities at 6 p.m. and Bible study at 6:30 p.m.

Mars U.P.A congregational meeting will be held at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Mars United Presbyterian Church, Crowe Ave., Mars.Tags for the Salvation Army Angel Tree Program are available in the Tarry and Talk area.CPR classes will be held Tuesday and Nov. 30. To register, call the church.In observance of Thanksgiving, the office will be closed Thursday.

Mt. Chestnut PresbyMount Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422, will begin a four-week new members class at 10 a.m. Sunday. The class is open to anyone and will cover the basics of Christianity, the priorities of the congregation and how the church operates.A new women's Bible study class will be held at 7 p.m. Mondays at the church.

New Life Christian MinistriesThe offices of New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch High School Auditorium, 34 Knoch Road, Saxonburg, will be closed Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving holiday.There will be no youth ministry meeting Sunday.The ministry staff will serve the Lord's Supper Wednesday to those unable to attend the Thanksgiving Eve service and Believer Baptism.Orders for poinsettias are due Dec. 3. Order forms are available at www.newlifexn.org or in the Sunday bulletin.

Old Union PresbyThe growth team at Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will meet after the Sunday service.Spaces are still available for the youth group trip to a mosque and the Penguins' hockey game Dec. 15. Tickets are $30 or $20 for youth group members. To register, see the Rev. Peter Devries.A volunteer is needed to write newsletter articles or church announcements about the resources in the church library.Updated copies of the church address list are available in the back of the church.A Christmas card exchange has been planned. Participants should take cards for friends to church Dec. 3 and 10. Cards will be distributed at the church Dec. 17.The church buddy list has been posted in the basement.To pick up fruit and nut orders, see Bonnie Grove.Members interested in starting a bowling league should contact Devries or sign up at the church.

North Main Street Church of GodThe office at North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St., Ext., will be closed Thursday for Thanksgiving.Poinsettia order forms will be available in the Sunday bulletin.Noahs Park, for children age 4 through grade 5, will begin a new series at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 29 based on the movie "Charlotte's Web."Volunteer reading tutors are needed to assist students at Penn Christian Academy. For information, call 724-586-5200.

Saint Andrews U.P.The Reign of Christ will be celebrated and pledges of time, talent and treasure dedicated during the Sunday service at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St. Members should take completed pledge cards.The ABBA Kids Choir will rehearse Sunday morning, at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29 and at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 1. The children's "Angels Aware!" program will be performed during worship Dec. 10.The 7 p.m. Monday Bible study concludes this week.An Advent study of Handel's "Messiah" begins Nov. 29, and Dec. 3. Study groups will meet at 9 a.m. Sundays and at 1 p.m. Wednesdays. As part of a community Bible study with Covenant Presbyterian Church, Wednesday meetings will alternate between the two churches. For information, contact the church office.The Chancel Choir will rehearse at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and 9:15 a.m. Sundays for the Christmas Cantata to be presented December 17.Communion will be celebrated Dec. 3, the first Sunday of Advent. The church youth will host a luncheon after the service, which will be followed by the Hanging of the Greens.

St. John U.C.C.Nativity scenes for the church display case are due Sunday at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 East Main St., Evans City. The third-floor display will show the diverse methods and materials used in traditional and non-traditional nativity sets.Technical rehearsal for the Festival of Christmas Music is set for 6 p.m. Sunday. Dress rehearsal will begin at 6 p.m. Nov. 29. The Festival is scheduled for December 1, 2 and 3.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranSt. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., will sponsor a float, "While Shepherds Watch Their Flocks By Night," in the Spirit of Christmas Parade Friday. Several youth, adults and children will distribute candy canes and service times during the parade.Volunteers are needed to decorate Christmas trees and the Sanctuary at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 13.

St. Peter's EpiscopalOrders are being accepted for Christmas poinsettias at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St. Cost is $5.75 and orders can be placed in the back of the church. Orders are due Dec. 10. For information, contact Jean Kirkpatrick.AHoly Communion service with healing prayers will be held at 6:15 p.m. Nov. 29. The Daughters of the King meeting will follow at 7 p.m.An Advent adult education class will begin at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30.

St. Richard R.C.First Reconciliation Chats for children preparing for their first Holy Communion will be held during Faith Formation Classes Tuesday through Nov. 30 at St. Richard Roman Catholic Church, 3841 Dickey Road, Gibsonia.A Mass of Healing for Charismatics will be held at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1. Members of the prayer group will be available after Mass for personal prayers.The Men's group will host a family movie night at 6 p.m. Dec. 2.Free blood pressure screening will be available after the 8 a.m. Mass Dec. 3.

Trinity LutheranChrist the King Sunday will be celebrated this weekend at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township. The Lord's Supper will be served at the 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday services.Family Advent Night will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday. A supper will be shared and a seasonal craft project will be made.A list of food kitchens accepting venison donations from hunters is available at the church office. There is also a list of the meat processors who will prepare the meat for these groups.Volunteers are needed in cleanup efforts and to help move residents at Concordia. To volunteer, call Concordia Lutheran Ministries at 724-865-2097.The following fund raisers are under way to raise funds for the church youth:Orders and payment for chocolate and peanut butter fudge will be accepted at the church office through Sunday.Giant Eagle gift cards are available in the narthex following the services, or at the church office, a percentage of each sale is given to the group.

Trinity PresbyPaul Cashdollar will be the guest speaker at the Sunday service of Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township.A soup and sandwich supper will be held at 6 p.m. Dec. 2 in Fellowship Hall. Tickets may be purchased after services or by calling the church office from 9 a.m. to noon. Cost is $4.The youth will be shopping Dec. 10 for the Mars Home for Youth. Copies of the home's wish list are available in the Narthex for members who wish to contribute unwrapped gifts. Monetary donations are also being accepted. All donations are due to the church office by Dec. 10.The sign-up sheet for Hearts & Hands Ministry for 2007 is on the table in the narthex.Decorating the church for the Advent season will be held at 2 p.m. Dec. 2.

West Sunbury U.P.West Sunbury United Presbyterian Church, 215 E. Church St., West Sunbury, will celebrate the sacrament of baptism during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service.Immediately following the service, the Session of the church will provide lunch for baptismal families and new members united with the church on Nov. 19. Elders should take a covered dish to share.