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 Amber Reckner.Donations of rolls of aluminum foil and plastic wrap are being accepted for the hospitality ministry of the church.The annual all-church winter indoor picnic will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday in the gymnasium at the Mount Chestnut Nazarene Center, 177 North Road. Participants should take a picnic-type dish to pass and table games. Basketball and volleyball will be available. Table service and beverages will be provided.Shepherd's Advance for Nazarene pastors will be held at 9 a.m. Friday at the Mount Chestnut Nazarene Center. The speaker will be the Rev. Wayne Hennen, pastor of the Albion Church of the Nazarene and a family counselor with Edinboro Psychological Services in Edinboro. The topic will be "Crises Management Within the Parsonage."

CALVARY TEMPLEThe Rev. Paul Paino will lead the 6 p.m. Sunday service at Calvary Temple Worship Center, Route 422 West, Sampson St. Ext., New Castle. He is the senior pastor of the Carroll Road Christian Church in Fort Wayne, Ind., as well as the general overseer of Calvary Ministries International. For information call 724-658-4777 or visit www.calvary-temple.com.

COVENANT PRESBYOn Sunday, the Rev. William Jamieson will conclude his three-part Seekers Class series on the prophet Amos. The group meets at 9:30 a.m. in the Assembly Room of Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St.Dr. Ahmed Abdelwahab, of the Islamic Center in Pittsburgh, will begin a two-part series on "Islam in the World Today," for the Seekers Class on Jan. 29.The Roberto Benigni film, "Life is Beautiful," will be shown at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 4 in the Assembly Room. There will be snacks and discussion. Admission is a donation of a food item to the Covenant Cupboard Food Bank.

FAITH FELLOWSHIPThe youth group at Faith Fellowship Alliance Church, 200 Faithway-Fared Drive, will sell soup from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the church. Soup and desserts will be available for purchase. Proceeds from the event will benefit the summer mission trip to Gulfport, Miss., to assist with hurricane cleanup.

FAITH U.P.Members of Faith United Presbyterian Church, 1329 N. Main St., Center Township, will serve the community meal from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Saint Andrew's United Presbyterian Church.

FIRST BAPTISTThe Fellowship Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will have a soup and salad social at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the home of Larry and Bev Peth.

FIRST U.M.A presentation of "Beyond the Gates of Splendor," will be shown at 7 p.m. Sunday in the sanctuary at First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St.From 9:40 to 10:40 a.m. Sundays, Bill Gumpper will lead a new class, More Than Conquerors, in a study of the Book of Romans.The preschool program is seeking volunteers for the 10:50 a.m. service. For more information, contact Joy Glath.A new member class will be held in February. For information, contact Joyce Catt at 724-283-7263.Dates are available to place flowers on the altar in memory of or in honor of loved ones. Contact Brenda Ordy through the church office for details.Immediate Needs and Concerns is seeking volunteers to provide transportation for doctor visits and therapy. To volunteer, call the church office at 724-283-4160.

FIRST ENGLUSH LUTHERANThe Junior Youth Group of First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St., will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today.The annual congregational meeting will be held after the 11 a.m. Sunday service to approve the 2006 budget.From Feb. 5 to 12, members of the church will travel to Mississippi as part of an ELCA mission to help rebuild after Hurricane Katrina.

GLADE RUN U.P.A potluck dinner and prayer meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday at Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia.The 2006 flower calendar is posted in the back of the sanctuary. Members can sign up to donate flowers in honor or memory of a loved one.Year-end giving statements will be mailed this week. For information, contact the church office at 724-898-3503.

GRACE @ CALVARY LUTHERANThe leadership seminar "Practicing Right Relationships" will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., The seminar is open to committee members and the entire congregation.Monetary donations are now being accepted to purchase phone cards to send to troops stationed overseas. Donations should be placed in an envelope marked "phone cards" and will be accepted in the offering plates or in the church office.The youth of the church planning to attend the Cruzando youth convention in Texas should be present for the youth rock festival from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday in the Catacombs. Proceeds from the concert will benefit the trip.Handbell choir practice will be held from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Tuesday in the music room. New members are welcome. No experience is required.

HILL U.P.Soup, cookie mixes and note cards will be sold following the Saturday and Sunday services at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St. Proceeds benefit the 2006 youth mission trips.Registration is now being taken for weekly Kids' Club sessions beginning Feb. 1. Children age 3 through grade four meet Wednesday evenings for Bible study, music, crafts and dinner. Contact Kathy Sawyer at 724-287-5427 for information.A study of the Gospel of John will begin at the 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible study this week. The study is led by the Rev. Fred Young.Reservations are being accepted for the Fifth Sunday Luncheon to be held after the service on Jan. 29. Participants with last names beginning with A through L are to take desserts and M through Z should take appetizers. The deacons will provide chili, salads and beverages.Youth in grades five through 12 should register for the winter session of HYLights by Sunday. The group will begin meeting on Feb. 12.

NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIESMembers of New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch School Auditorium, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg, interested in serving at the East Liberty Food Kitchen on Saturday may contact Rich McCarthy at 724-766-9047 or Dean Burtner at 724-352-5328 or mission@newlifexn.org.The Scrapbooking Bee will meet at 6 p.m. Saturday at The Bridge, 102 Bay St., Penn Township. For information, contact Karen Schiebel at Karen@newlifexn.org or 724-586-2241.The middle school and senior high youth groups will meet at 3 p.m. Sunday at the home of Jim and Amy Brown, 447 Overbrook Road, Valencia, to watch the football game. Males should take a beverage to share and females should take a snack. For information, contact the Rev. Tim Fulkerson at 724-586-1111 or tim@newlifexn.org.CLASS 101 will be held at 12:30 p.m. Jan. 29 at The Bridge. The class is for those who wish to learn more about New Life's mission, vision and values. Lunch and childcare is provided. Reservations should be made by Sunday by contacting Pat Fecich at 724-282-4910 or pat@newlifexn.org.

NORTH MAIN ST. CHURCH OF GODCommunion will be served during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service at North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext. The annual congregational meeting will be held in the sanctuary after the service.Donations of pies, cookies, gingerbread, cupcakes, quick breads and angel food cake are needed for Meals on Wheels during the month of February. Donated goods should be ready to be frozen and contain no nuts or icing. Donated goods are due in the church kitchen on Feb. 5. Containers are non-returnable.A new meeting schedule has been set for the board of Christian education committee. The next meeting will be held at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday.

OLD UNION PRESBYThe picture directory committee of Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will meet at 7 p.m. today to select a company to work with.The youth group will go to Erie on Saturday to work with CHOSEN and to visit Splash Lagoon. The cost is $12 per person. To participate, contact the Rev. Peter DeVries. Participants will leave the church at 9 a.m. and return at 10 p.m. Permission forms are available in the back of the church.A sign up sheet for the Building Planning Committee is located in the back of the church.A 10-pack of bicentennial postcards of the church are available for $2. Proceeds will go to the building fund.Old Christmas cards are being collected on the shelf in the back of the church.Designs for the T-shirt for the church's bicentennial must be submitted by Jan. 29.The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will be celebrated with a preacher exchange. The Rev. Beverly Gross of Valencia United Methodist Church will be the worship leader this week.

PARK U.P.Park United Presbyterian Church, 115 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople, will host its annual congregational Super Bowl party at 6 p.m. Feb. 5. A donation of a can of soup is required for admission. Soup will be donated to the Southwest Butler County Food Cupboard. Participants should also take a snack.A skating day will be held Jan. 29 for students in grades six through 12. Cost is $2 for students 12 and younger and $3.50 for students 13 and older. Hot cocoa and fellowship will be available at the conclusion of the outing. For information or to attend, contact the Rev. Pat McElroy at 724-452-9570.

ST. JOHN'S LUTHERANIn celebration of it's 200th anniversary, several events are being planned at St. John's Lutheran Stone Church, Stone Church Road, Lancaster Township. Services will continue at 9:30 a.m. Sundays and Sunday school will begin at 10:45 a.m.For information about the church or upcoming events, contact the church at 724-865-2490.

ST. JOHN'S REFORMEDFrom 7 p.m. to midnight Friday, the youth group of St. John's Reformed Church, Route 68 at Benbrook Road, will hold an evening of bowling and laser tag at Family Bowlaway on Fairground Hill Road. The cost is $10, which will include laser tag, bowling and shoe rental. Meet at Family Bowlaway at 7 p.m. or contact the Hyatts if you need a ride.At 7 p.m. Saturday, the church will hold a family game night. Participants should take a card or board game and a snack to share.

ST. JOHN U.C.C.The hospitality committee of St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City, will resume its meetings at 7 p.m. today.A ski trip to Peek and Peak Resort will depart from the church at 7:30 a.m. Saturday.A chili and brownie cook-off will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Jan. 28 in the fellowship hall.

ST. MARK'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERANThe Eve Bible Study group at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., will complete their study of "The Purpose Driven Life" at the 7 p.m. Tuesday meeting in the church lounge.The church youth will host a spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Feb. 4 in the fellowship hall. Cost is $6 for adults and $4 for children younger than 12. Takeouts will be available.

ST. RICHARD R.C.The Guatemala Mission Group of St. Richard Roman Catholic Church, 3841 Dickey Road, Gibsonia, will sponsor a breakfast buffet after the 8 and 10 a.m. Sunday Masses. A free will offering will be taken. Proceeds will benefit the orphanage in Patzun, Guatemala.An evening of reflection for parents of children preparing for their first Communion will be held at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday and at 7 and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.Life Teen youth will volunteer at the Lighthouse Food Bank at 4:30 p.m. Jan. 26.The Life Teen youth will be selling hoagies in the narthex following Masses on Jan. 28 and Jan. 29. The cost is $5 and proceeds benefit the Life Teen program.

SARVER FREE METHODISTSanctity of Life Sunday will be observed at the 10:45 a.m. Sunday service at Sarver Free Methodist Church, 509 Sarver Road, Sarver. Representatives Kim Francart and Traci Fiaretti of Life Choices ministry program will be present. Dress for the service is casual.Francart and Fiaretti will also speak to Sunday school students at 9:45 a.m. For information, call the office at 724-352-2110.

TRINITY LUTHERANThe Lord's Supper will be shared at the 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday services at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Dr., Center Township.A pre-Youth Quake organizational meeting will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday. All adults and youth that plan to attend Youth Quake should attend.A trip to the Compline Service at Heinz Chapel is planned Sunday evening. Participants will leave the church at 5 p.m. To attend, contact Vicar Brian or church office.The church men's group will host a spaghetti dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Proceeds will benefit the upcoming Katrina work trip.