Butler Church of the NazareneMillie Martsolf and Gwen Atkinson provide special music for the Sunday morning worship service at the Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68. The Rev. Ron Reagle will speak at both the morning and evening services. Sunday will be Caravan Sunday.The first district prayer summit will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the center. There is no cost, and snacks will be provided.The NYI is collecting blankets, coats, hats and gloves to give to the homeless.The Rev. Don Chamberlain will speak at the Wednesday worship service.

Christ's Outreach Christ's Outreach Church is seeking bakers for the bake sale to be held Tuesday at the church gymnasium, 120 Walker Ave.Proceeds will benefit children's ministries. Baked goods should be delivered by Sunday to the church.The Rev. Ken Palmer can be heard on the radio from 7:30 to 8 a.m. each Sunday morning on WISR 680 AM.

Christ, Prince of Peace ChurchChrist, Prince of Peace Church, Fourth Avenue and Eighth Street, Ford City, will host a Steinway piano recital at 2 p.m. Sunday. The recital will feature selections by Andrew Motyka, director of music for the parish. The concert is open to the public, and an offering will be taken.

Community Life Church Community Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary School every Sunday.Sunday's sermon will be on the Holy Spirit.The church is collecting paper products during November for the St. Vincent DePaul Food Cupboard.The church also is collecting shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child.For more information, contact the church office at 724-287 or www.clcbutler.org.

Covenant PresbyterianCovenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St., will celebrate the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper during the morning worship service Sunday."The Nativity Story" will be shown and discussed at 6 p.m. Saturday in the assembly room. Moviegoers are asked to take snacks to share.Ann Morrison will serve as liturgist for the 11 a.m. service Sunday.

First Baptist First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will be among congregations participating Monday in the annual Thanksgiving service and dinner sponsored by the Association of Independent Baptist Church of Western Pennsylvania. The event, scheduled for Union Baptist Church in Kittanning, will begin at 3 p.m. with Dr. Ralph Colas as speaker. He will lead a question-and-answer session at 4:30 p.m. The dinner is set for 6:30, followed by a 7:30 service led by Dr. Colas.

First Baptist Church of Evans City First Baptist Church of Evans City will hold Games without Ghouls from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the church, 242 S. Washington St.The church will observe the Lord's Supper Sunday and hold a special time of prayer for the country and the election.The Concerned Women for Missions meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 6.

First English Lutheran First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St., will hold Consecration Day at a single service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.The next evening service will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday.The congregational Bible study has been rescheduled. Information will be mailed.

First Presby of BakerstownThe Rev. Dan Muttart will continue his series on serving others Sunday at the First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown, 5825 Heckert Road, Bakerstown.The 137th annual congregational meeting will be held between morning services in the sanctuary. The congregation will act on the nominating committee's recommendations for the office of elder, deacon and auditor.A Craft Connection class will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at the church.

Glade Run United Presbyterian Communion will be celebrated at both Sunday services at Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia.The middle school youth will hold a lock-in from 10:30 p.m. Friday through 7 a.m. Saturday. For more information, call Gloria at 724-898-1016.The 8:45 worship planning team will meet at 7 p.m. Monday.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranGrace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., will hold a property workday at 9 a.m. Saturday at the church.Grace-Full Needles will host a workshop for those who knit or crochet at 10 a.m. Saturday.Confirmation and All Saints Sunday will be celebrated at Sunday's service.Lifeline Screening for strokes and vascular disease will be held at the church Tuesday. Those interested should call 800-324-1851 for more information.The youth group Bible study will be held at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday. Participants should take money for dinner.Pac-Min will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday.Confirmation class will be meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday.The bell choir will resume practices at 6 p.m. Wednesday.Angel Food Ministry order day will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Nov. 6.

GraceWay Community Church Beth Ackelson, Edith McCandless and Joyce Moore will provide special music for GraceWay Community Church at the Sunday morning service. GraceWay meets at the Center Township Elementary School.The children's choir is practicing for a special presentation. For information, call 724-290-7007.

Hill United Presbyterian Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St., will celebrate the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper at weekend services. The Hill Youth Chorale will sing during the Sunday morning service.Session members will meet with the congregation following Sunday worship in the Hall Memorial Lounge.A seven-week adult study on "Prayer in Daily Life" will begin at 9:15 a.m. Sunday.Fair trade coffee and tea will be sold following worship.Harvest Home food collection will begin this week. Requested items are canned and jarred foods such as soup, peanut butter, tuna, vegetables, fruits and pasta sauce. Collected items will be donated to Covenant Cupboard.An Election Day bake sale will take place Tuesday. Donated items should be brought to the church fellowship hall by Monday evening.The instrumental ensemble will rehearse at 5 p.m. Sunday.Children and youth may sign up for the Christmas musical and to participate with the chancel choir Advent cantata. Separate registration forms are required for each activity. Contact Kathy Sawyer for more information.

Meridian United Presbyterian The 11 a.m. Sunday worship service at Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave., will be the Thanksgiving service. Jim Paff will deliver the sermon. Jim and Barb Paff will give the program for the combined Sunday school classes at 9:30 a.m. in the sanctuary.The trustees will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.The Sarah Elizabeth Circle will meet at 1 p.m. Nov. 6 in Room 15.The Deacons will meet at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6.

Middlesex Presbyterian Church in AmericaThe sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated at the morning service on Sunday at the Middlesex Presbyterian Church in America, 116 Church Road, Middlesex Township.

Mt. Chestnut Presbyterian Mt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422, will offer Holy Communion at both services Sunday.The youth group will have a "Rake 'N Run" at 1 p.m. to serve some of the seniors in the area who need help with leaves and yard work.Sunday is the deadline for the individual items for the Christmas Shoeboxes.The church will be used as a polling place Tuesday.The church family ministry unit will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

New Life Christian MinistriesThe Rev. Chris Marshall 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.The Lord's Supper will be celebrated Sunday.Wrapped shoeboxes for the Operation Christmas Child outreach will be available before and after worship Sunday. Shoeboxes will be collected Nov. 16.

North Main St. Church of GodNorth Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext., will hold a parent and child dedication class at 9:30 a.m. Sunday.A concert will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at the church to benefit the Uganda mission trip. Desserts and refreshments will be available.The board of evangelism will meet at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday.The women's luncheon will be held at 12:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at the church. Kimberly Parks will speak.

Old Union Presbyterian On Friday, Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will provide a meal for the Pleasant Valley Men's Homeless Shelter in Pittsburgh.The congregation is invited to participate in Operation Christmas Child. Guidelines are in the back of the church.Choir practices for the Christmas cantata will he held from 7 to 7:30 Wednesdays. See Cindy to join.

Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St., is seeking donations for the Nov. 8 U-Name-It auction. All proceeds will go to the scholarship fund of Foreman Christian College in Pakistan.

St. John's ReformedSt. John's Reformed Church, Route 68 west and Benbrook Road, will host a movie night at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Refreshments will be offered.St. John's United Church of ChristSt. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City, will celebrate All Saint's Day with Holy Communion at both Sunday worship services.Solid Rock Cafe Youth Group will meet at 7 p.m. Sunday and will have a program thanking the Red Barn Theater workers from the past season.An instrumental rehearsal for the Lessons and Carols Christmas Program will be held 6 p.m. Sunday.St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranThe Youth of St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., will hold a spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday in the fellowship hall Proceeds will go toward youth activities.The church will celebrate All Saints' Day during weekend services with Holy Communion.The Bible study for those reading the Bible in a year will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday in the church lounge.A coach for the Bible bowl team is needed. Those interested should call the Ernsts at 724-822-1146 or 724-991-2093.St. Peter's EpiscopalSt. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St., will hold a mission conference Nov. 7 and 8 at the church. For more information, see the Rev. Bruce Geary or see "Conventions" page of www.pittanglican.orgShepherd's Heart, a parish that ministers to the homeless, needs clothing and toiletry items. These should be brought to the church by Wednesday.Summit Presbyterian The members of Summit Presbyterian Church are encouraged to participate in the fall clean up day at 9 a.m. Saturday.Communion will be celebrated during the 9:30 a.m. service Sunday. All committee members should attend an all-committee meeting Tuesday.Summit Church is located on the corner of Saxonburg Road and Caldwell Drive, a few miles south of Butler.Trinity LutheranTrinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township, will observe the Lord's Supper at all Sunday services. The Feast of All Saints will be celebrated.A men's breakfast will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday in the fellowship hall.There will be a brief organizational meeting for the Eucharistic ministers after the 11 a.m. service Sunday.Trinity PresbyterianTrinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township, will celebrate the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper Sunday.The Ruth Circle will meet on 11:30 a.m. Monday at King's Restaurant for lunch and then return to the church for Bible study.Reservations for the Veterans breakfast should be made by Nov. 6. Call the office to make a reservation.Westminster PresbyterianA youth show will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday in the Youth Amphitheater of Westminster Presbyterian Church (PCA), 420 N. Main St.The women in the church will host their monthly brunch and study from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Joan Ihlenfeld will be leading. Child car is provided.Communion will be observed at the Sunday service.The Worship Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Monday.Sarah Circle will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the home of Ina Mae Herold. West Sunbury United PresbyterianThe West Sunbury United Presbyterian Church youth group, 215 E. Church St., West Sunbury, will celebrate Community Service Day at 3 p.m. Saturday. Participants should take rakes and shovels. The youth will enjoy pizza, ice cream and a movie following the work day.The Christian education committee is participating in Operation Christmas Child. See the information packets around the church.