RELIGIOUS ROUNDUP
Debby Shutak and Gwen Atkinson will present music for the 10 a.m. Sunday service at Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68, Butler Township. An offering for the seminary will be received.
The annual indoor picnic will be held at 6 p.m. Friday at the District Center.
Children's talent practices will begin at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. For information, contact Millie Martsolf at 724-282-0908 or the church office at 724-482-4116.
The Teens will have laser tag and cyber bowling at Family Bowlaway on Jan. 26. All teens are invited.
A prayer meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, Butler Township.
The 2008 altar flower calendar chart is now posted at Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave. Participants can sign up in the narthex.Jean Allen and Kara Brewer will lead a teacher training day for volunteers from noon to 3 p.m. Feb. 3.The adult handbell choir will resume its Sunday practices at 4:30 p.m. Feb. 3. To join the choir, contact Vicki Palmer.
Registration is being accepted at Community Life Church, McQuistion Elementary School, for the Song of Solomon Bible Conference: Everlasting Love to be held Feb. 15 and 16 at Lancaster Bible Church in Lancaster.
The Noisy Offering of loose change will be received at the 11 a.m. Sunday service at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St.The annual corporation meeting will be held after the service Feb. 3.The Rev. William Jamieson will conclude his presentation to the Seekers Class at 9:30 a.m. Sunday in the Assembly Room.
The Berean Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will host a potluck dinner class social at 5:30 p.m. Friday at the Baptist Youth Center.A prayer breakfast for men and boys will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday at the youth center.
The Junior Youth Group indoor winter activities will be held at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St.Family Sunday School will be held at 9:45 a.m. Sunday.
A square dance will conclude the God's Country Service at 7 p.m. Saturday in Epworth Center at First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St.A tailgate party will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday in Epworth Center. A"Taste of Italy" meal will be served.A Concert of Prayer will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday in the sanctuary. This event is held in anticipation of the Moraine Park Summer Festival.There will be a Council on Ministry Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday in Wesley Hall.
Amber Crowe and Ruth Ferko will provide music for the 10 a.m. Sunday service at GraceWay Community Church, Center Township Elementary School, Mercer Road, Center Township.
The women's small groups of Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, have resumed Thursday morning meetings. For information, call the church office at 724-898-3503.Fall registration for the 2008-09 school term will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in fellowship hall. Children must be at least 2 years of age by Feb. 1 to be enrolled in a play group or 3 years of age by Sept. 1 to be enrolled in the preschool program. For information, call The Preschool Place at 724-898-2602.
Angel Food orders will be distributed from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St.Chris Wagner will lead the Sunday service. The bell choir will also perform.Sunday afternoon worship has been canceled for the month.
Annual reports for 2007 will be available for review Sunday at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St. The reports will be discussed at the congregational meeting Feb. 3.Donations of drink boxes, cookies and veggie and fruit trays are needed for Kids' Club, which begins Feb. 6.HYLights youth group will begin Feb. 10. Registration is open to youth in grades 5-12. Each session includes dinner, fellowship time, service projects, instrumental ensemble, and youth handbell choir.
The Church Family Ministry Unit will host a birthday dinner for all members of the congregation after the 11 a.m. service Feb. 24 at Mount Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422. Participants should take a dessert or salad to share.A confirmation class planning meeting will be held at 4:45 p.m. Sunday at the church.A mission trip planning meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Monday. The meeting is open to all mission team members leaving for Slidell, La., on Feb. 9.
Members of New Life Christian Ministries, South Butler Primary School, 328 Knoch Road, Saxonburg will have a time of prayer and recommitment to God and New Life on Sunday. Each covenanting disciple will be asked to sign the recommitment sheet as a sign of his or her commitment for 2008.Senior pastor Chris Marshall will share a Come Let Us Build update during the Sunday service.Relevant Student Ministries will travel to Splash Lagoon Feb. 2. Participants will depart at 7 a.m. form the home of Jim and Amy Brown. They will return by 11 p.m. Cost is $45 per person plus money for food. Payment and permission forms are due to Brad French on Sunday.
Several groups at Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will meet after worship on Sunday during the fellowship time. They include youth and adults taking part in the spaghetti dinner, the building finance committee, the worship committee and the missions committee.The youth group spaghetti dinner will be held Feb. 16. A sign-up list for donations will be posted in the pack of the church. To volunteer, see the Rev. Peter Devries.
ANight of Prayer and Praise will be held Feb. 5 at Park United Presbyterian Church, 115 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople. The Lenten season kickoff will begin with a soup and pie supper at 6 p.m. Aworship service will be held at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary.Communion will be served at all services Feb. 10, the first Sunday in Lent.A new worship opportunity will begin at 7 p.m. Feb. 10 in Fellowship Hall. The interactive sessions are open to those with questions or who would like to discuss aspects of the church or Christianity.The annual combined Lenten study with St. Peter's Reformed Church of Zelienople will begin 7 p.m. Feb. 12 at Park. To obtain a copy of the devotional book, contact either church office. The cost of materials is $15 per book. The study will alternate locations between the churches. A schedule will be distributed at the first meeting.
A congregational meeting will follow the 10 a.m. Sunday service at Rider Lutheran Church, Rider Church Road, West Sunbury. The discussion will be on changing times for Sunday school and future evangelism efforts. A potluck luncheon will follow the congregational meeting.
The contemporary Christian band Shout will perform at 7 p.m. Feb. 3rd at Saxonburg Memorial Presbyterian Church, Main Street, Saxonburg.
The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be served at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St. The service will be followed by the annual congregational meeting.Following the congregational meeting Sunday, the youth will host a SOUPER Luncheon in the Memorial Room. Donations will be accepted for youth mission projects.The Kid Krusaders will participate in duck pin bowling beginning at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Participants should register with Mrs. Haughey.
St. John's Reformed Church, Route 68 and Benbrook Road, Butler Township, will hold a Soup-n-Sing at 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Dinner will be at 5:30 p.m. The hymn sing will follow at 6:30 p.m. Participants should take their favorite soup. Dessert and beverages will be provided.
Sunday's 8:35 Alive and 11 a.m. services at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City, will feature speakers from St. Paul's Homes in Greenville. A luncheon will follow the 11 a.m. service in fellowship hall.The music committee has planned a meeting to follow the luncheon.St. John's Singles Group will have a Scattergories Night at 6:30 p.m. Saturday.
A Spanish-language Mass will be celebrated at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, 128 N. McKean St. Confessions will be heard from 2 to 2:15 p.m. The service is open to Spanish and native English speakers. A social time will follow the Mass. Future masses are scheduled for Feb. 24, March 30 and April 27.
The complete coffee hour/lemonade schedule is posted in the foyer of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St. Members should check the list and arrange a trade with someone, if necessary, and let the secretary know as soon as possible.
The Youth of Summit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell drive, Jefferson Township, will hold a pizza sale from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Christian Community Outreach Building, 650 Saxonburg Road. To order pizzas in advance, call 724-287-2378. Orders placed on Friday should be called in to 724-352-8177.The youth will also meet at 5 p.m. Sunday for a dinner.The men of the church will gather for a breakfast at 8 a.m. Saturday in fellowship hall.
Holy Communion will be shared at the 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday services at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township.The annual congregational meeting will be held after the 11 a.m. Sunday service.A potluck dinner will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday for all church families. The purpose of the dinner is to discuss how to remain active in the church while leading busy lives.Lutheran Sisters will meet at 6 p.m. Monday. Participants should take a covered dish to share and their own place settings. After eating, participants will make a craft for a nursing home or personal care facility.
The Rev. Jeff Harris will lead a new men's Bible study beginning at 6 p.m. Feb. 7 at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township. To register, call the church office.
A congregational dinner will be served at noon Sunday at White Oak Springs Presbyterian Church, 102 Shannon Road, Renfrew. Members should take their own table service and a side dish or dessert to share. Turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, rolls, bread and beverages will be provided.Annual reports are due at the church Sunday.
Youth Sunday will be held during the 11 a.m. Sunday service at Zion Lutheran Church, 266 Zion Church Road, Concord Township. Sunday school students will act as the lectors.
A new women's Bible study will begin Tuesday at Zion United Methodist Church, Bear Creek Road, Sarver. The meetings are held at 9:30 a.m. each Tuesday except the third Tuesday of each month. The study will conclude April 8.A Get Acquainted Luncheon will be held after the 10:45 a.m. Sunday service. Chicken, rolls and drinks will be provided. Participants with last names begins with the letters A through F should take a vegetable, pasta or potato dish; G through M, dessert; and N through Z, salad or jello.The annual Valentine bags for church friends age 80 and older have been made by the United Methodist Women's group and can be found in the narthex. Valentines and treats can be dropped in between now and Feb. 10 for the 45 recipients.Anyone interested in participating in the mission trip to the Lighthouse for food bank distribution Jan. 31 should contact Jeanne Foster.
