Religious roundup
Butler Church of the NazareneChrisann Green and Marilyn Iden will present music for the morning service Sunday at Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68.Trunk treats for children will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Concord PresbyOn Sunday, Concord Presbyterian Church, 625 Hooker Road, West Sunbury, will celebrate Homecoming Sunday with a worship service at 11 a.m. The Peacemaking offering will be accepted during the service.A luncheon will follow the service in the church social room, honoring those who have been members for 50 years or more.Baby products for the Moniteau Food Pantry will be collected Sunday.Joining Others in Living Together will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday in the gym at Dassa McKinney Elementary School. The event is open to high school youth.Applications are available at the church for the June mission trip to the Menaul School in Albuquerque, N.M.
Community LifeEd Elliott, a missionary to Africa, Australia and Vietnam, will speak at the 10:15 a.m. Sunday service at Community Life Church, McQuistion Elementary School. For information, contact the church office at 724-287-3303, clcbutler@zoominternet.net, or www.clcbutler.org.
Covenant PresbyThe Noisy Offering of loose change will be received during the 11 a.m. Sunday service at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St.A Blessing of the Pets service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday on the front steps of the church. The service is open to the community. Pets must be on a leash or in a carrier. The Rev. Dr. James Swanson will officiate, assisted by Janice and Rebecca King.The Seekers Class will view and discuss a video on the early Christian Church when it meets at 9:45 a.m. Sunday in the Assembly Room.
First BaptistThe Berean Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will host a lasagna supper and class social at 6 p.m. Friday in the Baptist Youth Center.A prayer breakfast for men and boys will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday in the Baptist Youth Center.
First English LutheranReformation Sunday will be held at the 11 a.m. Sunday service at First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St. Trinity Jazz, a musical group, will provide music.A Halloween party for all ages will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday at the church. The event will include contests, snacks, music and costume judging. Participants should sign up in the Social Room.
First U.M.The VNA will distribute flu shots from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Sunday in Wesley Hall at First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St. Cost is $30. Participants with Security Blue or Medicare Part B, must present their card for billing purposes. For details or to schedule a shot, call the church office at 724-283-6160.Orders for nut rolls are being accepted until Sunday. Cost is $8 and orders can be picked up from 3 to 5 p.m. Nov. 12, 13 and 14 or 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 15. To order, call the church office.
Glade Run U.P.There will be no youth group Sunday at Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia.There will be no R.O.C.K on Wednesday due to Halloween.The Nominating Committee is seeking leaders for the positions of elder and deacon for the next term of office.
Grace @ Calvary LutheranConfirmation at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., has been canceled Sunday.The Sunday afternoon Communion service has also been canceled.The Faith Shapers will have a Halloween party from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the church. Participants should come and costume and can take a friend. Dinner will be provided. The event is open to youth in grades 3 to 6.Angel Food Ministries orders will be distributed from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the Social Hall. Participants should take a basket or box to carry their orders.The Cafe @ Calvary will be open from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Sunday. Breakfast items will be available. An offering will be taken for Locks of Love.
GraceWay CommunityJenny Taylor and Amber Crowe will provide music for the 10 a.m. Sunday service at GraceWay Community Church, Center Township Elementary School, Mercer Road.
Hill U.P.Consecration Weekend will be observed at the 6 p.m. Saturday and 10:30 a.m. Sunday services at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St. The Hill Youth Chorale will perform alongside the Chancel Choir on Sunday.New adult Sunday school classes begin Sunday. The Rev. Mike Winship will lead a study on global warming in the Hall Memorial Lounge. A study on the book "Yes Lord, I have sinned but I have several excellent excuses" will be held in the Deacon's Room. The youth class for students in grades 7-12 will begin a study on Christian themes contained in the Harry Potter series.Collection of food items for Harvest Home and Covenant Cupboard are needed. Items requested for this week include canned and jarred foods.Deadline for the Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes is November 11. Shoe boxes may be filled with school supplies, small toys, toiletries and clothing items such as T-shirts or socks. A donation of seven dollars is also requested to cover shipping.Practices for the Christmas cantata will be held each Thursday at 8 p.m. Contact Kathy Sawyer for more information.Those interested in purchasing a discounted group ticket to the musical "A Musical Christmas Carol" at the Byham Theatre in Pittsburgh on Dec. 14 are requested to complete a ticket form. The Hill Chancel Choir Youth Chorale will perform a prelude concert at 7:30 p.m. prior to the Byham performance that evening.
Meridian U.P.Members of Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave., will prepare and serve the community dinner at 5 p.m. Wednesday at Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church.
Mt. Chestnut PresbyThe annual Operation Christmas Child Shoebox campaign will begin Sunday at Mt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422, Franklin Township. Church members are invited to fill a shoe box with items for children. For details, call the church office. Boxes are due to the church Nov. 18.The final women's Bible study class will be held at 7 p.m. Monday.
New Life Christian MinistriesA Come Let Us Build update on the church mission outpost will be shared Sunday at New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch Senior High School, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg,The Kids' Praise and Drama Teams will perform during the Sunday service.Relevant, New Life's student ministries for students in grades 6 to 12 will meet at 7:30 p.m. Friday to attend the Knoch High School football game.Relevant will hold a fall harvest celebration from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the home of Jim and Amy Brown, 447 Overbrook Drive, Valencia. Students in grades 6 to 8 should take a 2-liter bottle of soda, and students in grades 9 to 12 should take a bag of chips. Costumes are encouraged, but witches, devils and other inappropriate attire will not be permitted. For information, contact youth leader Brad French at 724-372-0201 or brad@newlifexn.org.Tina Wood will serve with the Masters Mission to the Ukraine. To make a donation to the fund, contact Wood at 724-352-1352. The team leaves Nov. 7.
North Main Street Church of GodThe Living Christmas Tree choir will hold rehearsal from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday in the sanctuary at North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext.AMinistry Fair will be held at 11:45 a.m. Sunday in Fellowship Hall. A pizza luncheon will coincide with the event.
North Washington PresbyThe Sunday service at North Washington Presbyterian Church, 714 Fairview Road, North Washington, has been changed to 9:30 a.m. this Sunday only. Church school classes will be held at 10:45 a.m.Applications are available at the church for the June mission trip to the Menaul School in Albuquerque. N.M.
Park U.P.Heritage Sunday will be observed Sunday at Park United Presbyterian Church, 115 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople. The Bell Choir will invite all previous ringers back to perform.
Saint Andrews U.P.The Rev. Jim Campbell will lead Sunday services at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St.Dinner with Friends will be held at 6 p.m. Nov. 3 at T.W. Rick's. For reservations, contact Becky Thomas.
St. John U.C.C.Reformation Sunday will be celebrated in music and message 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.A Taize service is planned at 6 p.m. Nov. 4.
St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranMembers of St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., from first grade to adult, are invited to have breakfast with Martin Luther during the Sunday school hour at 9:45 a.m. Sunday in Fellowship Hall. The event marks Reformation Sunday.Communion will be served at both Sunday services.Organist Karen Krenitsky will perform a recital from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. Wednesday at St Peter's Episcopal Church.The annual meeting will be held Nov. 11. Alight luncheon will follow in Fellowship Hall. Those attending should complete the form in the bulletin or call 724-287-6741 for reservations.
St. Peter's EpiscopalA Steelers party and hay ride will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday for families of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St. The event will be held at the home of Jim and Corrie Jones. For directions, or to sign up, contact the Jones family or the church office.Karen Krenitsky from St. Mark's Lutheran Church will be the guest organist for the mid-day recital at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday.
Trinity LutheranReformation Sunday will be observed Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township. Communion will be observed at all the weekend services. Confirmation will also be observed at the 11 a.m. service.Tossel caps and scrub tops are being collected for military personnel serving in Iraq. Please place your items in the box in the narthex.Areception will be held during the Sunday school hour Sunday for students in 9th grade, their parents, sponsors and mentors.There will be a first Holy Communion class from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Parents who feel their child is ready to receive the sacrament, should contact the church office at 724-287-1977.
Summit PresbyAMen's Breakfast meeting will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday at Summit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Drive, Jefferson Township. Attendees will continue study the movie "Facing the Giants."Aluncheon will be held after the 11 a.m. Sunday service for members age 60 and older.The Light Up Night Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Christian Community Outreach building. For details, call the church office at 724-287-2378.
Trinity PresbyNew pastor The Rev. Jeff Harris, his wife Bev and daughter Brianna will be welcomed Sunday at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township. A luncheon will be held in Fellowship Hall after worship to welcome them. Please plan to attend.A Veterans Day breakfast is being planned to honor veterans and their families at 8 a.m. Nov. 12 in Fellowship Hall. Asign-up form is available in the church bulletin. Reservations can also be made by calling the church office.
Westminster PresbyThe Presbytery will meet Nov. 2 and 3 at Westminster Presbyterian Church in America, 420 N. Main St.The YOUTH Switch Retreat will be held Nov. 2 and 3 at the church.
West Sunbury U.P.The Trustees of West Sunbury United Presbyterian Church, 215 East Church St., West Sunbury, invite members to join them for a fall clean up day beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday. Participants will do landscaping work around the church and ministry center and work on some projects inside the church. Participants should take their own tools.The Mission and Stewardship Committee will continue to receive commitment cards from the congregation through Nov. 4. Following that date, they can be mailed to the church office.
Zion LutheranThe Sunday School at Zion Lutheran Church, 266 Zion Church Road, Concord Township, is collecting plastic grocery bags for the Moniteau Food Pantry. Donations may be dropped off in the marked box in the vestibule.
Zion U.M.Members of Zion United Methodist Church, Bear Creek Road, Sarver, attending the Life in the Spirit seminar are asked to bring a dessert to share. Meals will be provided. Dessert donations should be taken to the Fellowship Hall kitchen Nov. 2.The clothing drive will end Nov. 4. Clothing should be placed in plastic bags and should be labeled for men, women, youth, children or infants. Bags can be placed in the boxes in Fellowship Hall.Contact Jerry or Pat Gray for information on directing United Way pledge campaign funds to the Young Life program. Members who participate in a workplace contribution program are able to participate.
