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 Millie Martsolf. Children's Church will be led by Betty McIndoe.A Ladies Day Out will be held on Saturday with a trip to Oglebay's Festival of Lights. Vans will leave the church at 11 a.m. The day will include visits to the Fostoria Glass Outlet, the Oglebay Mansion Museum, dinner at The Lodge, and a tour of the Festival of Lights. Cost is $35. The museum is handicap accessible. Reservations are required.A Pittsburgh District Children's Bible Quiz-Off will be held Saturday at the Coraopolis Church of the Nazarene, 386 Shafer Road, Coraopolis.Children participating in the Christmas musical should meet at 3 p.m. Saturday at the church for practice.There will be no Caravan Kids Club activities on Wednesday.

CHRIST COMMUNITY U.M.Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, will begin its 40th anniversary celebration during weekend worship services. The Rev. Thomas Bickerton, resident bishop of the Western Pennsylvania United Methodist Church, will lead the Sunday services.His Kids and Joyful Voices children's choirs will provide music and the Chancel Choir will perform at the 11 a.m. Sunday service. Previous pastors and their wives will be recognized for their contributions, and a video slide presentation will feature significant events in the church's history.Following the worship services, a dinner will be held at the Butler County Community College Convocation Center.

CHRIST'S OUTREACHInnnerChange will present a Thanksgiving celebration during the 7 p.m. Saturday contemporary service at Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave.Harpist Nicole Turley McAllister will perform during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service.Senior pastor the Rev. Ken Palmer and his wife, Vickie. will be welcomed during the weekend services. Appetizers and beverages will follow the Saturday evening service.There will not be any church activities on Wednesday.

COVENANT PRESBYChristopher Walchesky will be the guest organist for the 11 a.m. Sunday worship service at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St.Slippery Rock University professor Andrew Colvin will lead the Seekers Class on Sunday. He will discuss confucianism and its contemporary relevance. The class meets at 9:45 a.m. in the Assembly Room.Members and friends are asked to purchase $10 gift certificates to local stores for the Christmas Gifts and Dinner program on Dec. 10. The dinner and gifts are for the children of the families who use the Covenant Cupboard Food Bank.The food bank is requesting donations of peanut butter and jelly during November. Baskets to receive the donations are in the hallway at the East Jefferson Street entrance.

FIRST BAPTISTFirst Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St. will host the annual Thanksgiving dinner and Thanksgiving service of the Association of Independent Baptist Churches starting at 7 p.m. today. A year-end report on Slippery Rock Baptist Camp will be presented by the Rev. Dave Maitland, camp director. An offering will be taken for the camp's ministry.Members of the Fellowship and Faith Sunday school classes will meet at 6 p.m. Friday for dinner at the home of Maitland and his wife in Grove City. Participants should take a dessert made with apples or pumpkins.AIBCWP teens, young men, dads and guests are invited to a day of paintball activities from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Slippery Rock Baptist Camp, 130 Elliott Lane, Slippery Rock. The $20 fee will include gun rental, 100 paintballs and lunch.Teens will conduct a Thanksgiving service at 10:55 a.m. Sunday at the church.Cathy Bristol, veteran missionary nurse in Ghana, will share her ministry at the 6 p.m. Sunday service. She also will speak at a women's soup and salad dinner in the Baptist Youth Center at 5:30 p.m. Monday.

FAITH FELLOWSHIP ALLIANCEThere will be no services Wednesday or Nov. 24 at Faith Fellowship Alliance, 200 Faithway-Fared Drive.

FIRST U.M.Rehearsal for the Christmas musical will be held from 12:15 to 2 p.m. Saturday in Epwoarth Center at First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St. A rehearsal will also be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday.

FIRST ENGLISH LUTHERANThe junior youth group of First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St., will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today. Those attending are to take their favorite stuffed animal.Members who wish to provide Christmas gifts for children at Trinity North Side in Pittsburgh should contact the church office for additional information.

GLADE RUN U.P.The Men's Fellowship of Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, will meet for breakfast at 7 p.m. Saturday at the King's Restaurant in Gibsonia.There will be an Upward Basketball coach and referee clinic from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the church. For information, call 724-538-5476 or 724-898-1016.The annual Thank Offering to benefit Presbyterian mission projects will be taken at both Sunday services at Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia.The annual meeting of the congregation will be held immediately after the 11 a.m. service on Sunday. The election of officers will take place. The 2006 proposed budget will be presented. Lunch will be served prior to the meeting. Child care will be provided during the meeting for children from birth through 5 years of age.The Youth Group will go bowling at 6 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call 724-898-1016.

GRACE @ CALVARY LUTHERANA youth concert will be held at 6 p.m. today at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St. Bands Outclassed, Arlington Arms, A Voice Like Rhetoric, and Otelia will perform. Cost will be $5.Saturday is Faith Shapers' Cinema Day. Youth who have purchased tickets are to meet at the church at 3 p.m. to see the new Harry Potter movie.In lieu of a sermon at the 10 a.m. Sunday service, Heath Gamache will present a slide show on his recent mission trip to South Africa.Immediately following the service, the annual congregational meeting will be held.The older youth group is selling candles to raise funds for their Cruzanda trip to San Antonio next summer. Deadline to order is Wednesday. Order forms and samples are available in the office. Candles will be delivered in time for Christmas.

HILL U.P.Beth Weiland and Mark Hall will be vocal soloists and the Cherub Choir will sing on Christ the King Sunday at the Sunday worship of Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St. The Hanging of the Greens will take place following worship. A light lunch will be provided for volunteers.Volunteers are needed to work Wednesdays beginning Nov. 30 with the Habitat for Humanity gift wrapping project at Clearview Mall. A signup sheet is located on the Deacons' table.Reservations are now being taken for the Christmas dinner on Dec. 18. The children's musical and a carol sing will follow.Sunday is the deadline for Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes and used books for the book sale.Monetary donations are being accepted by the Deacons for the college care packages. Families should furnish current mailing addresses for students and military personnel.

MT. CHESTNUT PRESBYA potluck luncheon and potato bar will be held after the 11 a.m. Sunday service at Mt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422. The Family Ministry Committee will provide the potatoes, toppings, table service, drinks and dessert. Participants should take a salad or vegetable dish to share.The food cupboard will be open from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday. For information, contact the church office.There will be no evening activities on Wednesday due to the Thanksgiving Eve service.

NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIESThe latest class of covenanting disciples will be recognized during the worship celebration Sunday at New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch School Auditorium, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg.The middle school youth group will go cosmic bowling from 10 p.m. to midnight Friday at Mystic Lanes in Valencia. Cost is $12 per person. Those who take a friend who has not attended youth group before will receive a 50 percent reduction in the cost. Their friend will receive the same reduction in cost. For details, contact Pastor Tim Fulkerson at 724-586-1111 or tim@newlifexn.org.The senior high youth will serve at the East Liberty Food Kitchen on Saturday. The van will leave The Bridge, 102 Bay St., Penn Township, at 8:30 a.m. For details, contact Pastor Tim Fulkerson.A Good Sense Financial Freedom seminar will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Stallsmith Financial Offices, 1158 Pittsburgh Road, Suite 2, Valencia. Breakfast pastries and a light lunch will be provided. Cost for materials is $10. To pre-register, contact Pat Fecich at 724-282-4910 or pat@newlifexn.org.Persons interested in Baptism during the Thanksgiving Eve service should contact senior pastor the Rev. Chris Marshall at 724-898-1940 or chris@newlifexn.org.The church will sponsor a float in the Saxonburg Christmas Parade and Light Up Night. Anyone interested in helping with the float may contact the Rev. Tim Fulkerson.The church offices will be closed Nov. 24 and 25 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.New Life will sponsor a free showing of the movie "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" at 9 a.m. Dec. 17 the South Pike Cinema, Sarver. Tickets are free to the first 250 people in line. Complete details are available at www.NewLifeXn.org or by contacting Pastor Tim Fulkerson.

NORTH MAIN ST. CHURCH OF GODCommunion will be served at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service at North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext.Poinsettias in memory or honor of loved ones, or in gratitude to God, may be ordered by Dec. 5. Forms are available at the church office. The cost is $5 for small poinsettias and $20 for large poinsettias. Payment must be made when the order is placed. All poinsettias will remain in the sanctuary and narthex until after the 10:30 a.m. service Dec. 25.There will be a Living Christmas Tree Choir rehearsal in the sanctuary from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday.Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, there will be no evening activities Wednesday.

OLD UNION PRESBYOld Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will host an open house on Dec. 4.Updated copies of the address and phone directory are available in the back of the church.

RIDER LUTHERANThe 10 a.m. Sunday service at Rider Lutheran Church, 189 Rider Church Road, West Sunbury, will include the Hanging of the Greens and the Sacrament of Holy Communion.Youth night will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the church.

ST. JOHN U.C.C.St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City,A Little People's Breakfast will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 East Main St., Evans City.Thanksgiving meditations will be held during the 8:35 and 11 a.m. Sunday services.

ST. MARK'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERANCommunion will be served at the Sunday services at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St.The Senior Choir is accepting new members in grades nine to 12 and adults for December performances. Practices will be held 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and from 5:45 to 6:45 this Wednesday. For information, call Shirley Kerr at 724-282-4646.The Social Ministry Committee needs someone to reorganize and lead the committee. To help, call the church office at 724-287-6741 or Carol Fleeger, council liaison for the Social Ministry at 724-282-1014. An organizational meeting is planned for Jan. 10.

ST. PETER'S EPISCOPALStewardship Sunday will be observed Sunday at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St.

SPRINGDALE LUTHERANThe Rev. Karl Schoch will lead the 9 a.m. Sunday service at Springdale Lutheran Church, 1061 Mahood Road, Concord Township. The Women of the ELCA will lead a Thankoffering service following the regular service.

TRINITY LUTHERANChrist the King Sunday will be celebrated this weekend at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive. Holy Communion will be served at the 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday services.Training for ushers will be held at 9:40 a.m. Sunday.After each of the weekend services, a Lutheran World Relief Trade Fair will be held. It will feature the handmade crafts of artisans from 35 countries around the world. The profits help them improve working conditions and gain access to health care and education.

TRINITY PRESBYThe youth group of Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., will meet at 6:45 p.m. Friday at White Oak Springs Presbyterian Church to see the musical "Into the Woods" at Calvin Presbyterian Church.Thank Offering envelopes will be received for the remainder of November. Proceeds will benefit the Mars Home for Children and the Presbyterian Women Fund.Information on "Operation Reindeer" will be distributed in the bulletin next week.The Brown Bag Luncheon and Study will not meet again until January.

WEST SUNBURY U.P.The annual church Thanksgiving dinner will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday at West Sunbury United Presbyterian Church, 215 E. Church St., West Sunbury. Participants should take a vegetable, salad or dessert to share and their own table service. Entertainment will follow the meal.The Moniteau Food Pantry will package food for Thanksgiving on Monday. Donations to purchase fresh fruit for the bags can be left in the food pantry jar in the church vestibule.Empty shoe boxes are available in the narthex for Operation Christmas Child. Boxes should be filled with gift-wrapped presents for a boy or girl and returned to the church by Monday. Donations are also being accepted to pay for shipping for the boxes.Donations are being accepted for the Caring Angel Program for the Salvation Army. Checks can be made payable to West Sunbury Presbyterian Church and should be designated "Caring Angel." Deadline for donations is Dec. 2.

WHITE OAK SPRINGS PRESBYThankoffering Sunday will be observed during the 9:45 a.m. Sunday service at White Oak Springs Presbyterian Church, 102 Shannon Road, Renfrew. Members should take a non-perishable food item or monetary donation for community hunger programs.

ZION LUTHERANThe Rev. Karl Schoch will lead the 11 a.m. Sunday service at Zion Lutheran Church, 266 Zion Church Road, Concord Township. The Women of the ELCA will present a Thankoffering service at the end of the regular service.