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 the Rev. Robert Calhoon. Children's Church will be directed by Gwen Atkinson, and Annie McIndoe will lead the nursery program.The Caravan Kids Club will have a lock-in from 6 p.m. Friday to 9 a.m. Saturday. A scavenger hunt is planned during the event and parent drivers are needed.The teen department will sponsor a Cyber Bowling and Laser Tag event from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Family Bowlaway.The children's department will host a "Trunks and Treats" event from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, in the church parking lot. Participating children may wear costumes. Caravan Kids Club will follow from 6:30 to 8 p.m.The Pittsburgh District's Ministers and Mates Retreat will be held Tuesday through Oct. 26 at the Radisson Hotel Sharon in West Middlesex. The Rev. Dr. Jim Diehl, general superintendent emeritus of the Church of the Nazarene will be the speaker.

Christ Community U.M.Women attending the annual fall retreat at Olmsted Manor will meet at 6 p.m. Friday at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, Butler Township, to carpool. There will be a stop for dinner.An informational meeting tor members participating in the Holy Land trip with the Rev. Oden and Debbie Warman is scheduled for 4 p.m. Sunday at the church.Come and Get It will celebrate Oktoberfest from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.The Rustees, retired men and women of the church, will gather at 9 a.m. Oct. 26 at Panera Bread. Following devotions and breakfast, the group will work on projects at the church. The group is asking for donations of shingles to repair the church storage shed.Members wishing to participate in the next mission trip to Vancleave, Miss., should contact Steve or Barb Fedosick. The group will leave Nov. 24 for two weeks.

Christ's OutreachVicki Palmer will present special music for the Sunday service at Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave.The newly formed Bell Choir will meet from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday for its first practice.An ISAFE presentation will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Parents will learn how to protect their children and themselves from online dangers including predator identification, cyber security, viruses, spam and spyware. This program will also provide a software overview of intellectual property rights, adult websites and how to avoid them.

Community AllianceA Community Women's Bible Study will be held from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays in the lower level of Community Alliance Church, 800 Mercer Road, Center Township. For details, call 724-282-0230.

Cornerstone BaptistThe children's department of Cornerstone Baptist Church, 771 Mercer Road, Center Township, will begin practice this week for the Christmas Eve service. Copies of the recitations and song words will be sent home with children this Sunday.Bob Atkinson will provide music for the Sunday morning service.

Covenant PresbyThe Rev. Dr. James Swanson, pastor of Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St., will lead the Seekers Class Sunday with a discussion and slide show on his trip to China. The class meets at 9:45 a.m. in the Assembly Room.

Faith Fellowship AllianceAn estate auction will be held at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Faith Fellowship Alliance Church, 200 Faithway-Fared Drive, Oakland Township. A variety of auction items can be seen on the church Web site, www.faithfellowshipalliance.com.

First BaptistFirst Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will sponsor a women's Bible study at 7 p.m. today at the home of Judy Hemphill.An all-church workday is scheduled for 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at the church.The church will hold a nursing home service from 2 to 3 p.m. Monday at Sunnyview Home.

First English LutheranThe Ladies AA Group now meets at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St.

First U.M.The small group Christians in the Middle East, will meet at 6:30 p.m. Mondays in the Upper Room at First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St.A creamed chicken over biscuits dinner will be held from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, in Epworth Center. Cost is $7 for adults, $4 for children.Blue, the children's choir, will perform at the 8:20, 9:45 and 10:50 a.m. Sunday services.

Glade Run U.P.The youth of Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, will meet at 3:58 p.m. Sunday to travel to a corn maze in Edinboro. The event is open to youth in grades six to 12. For information, call 724-898-1016.The Men's Fellowship Breakfast will meet at 7 a.m. Saturday, at the Country Kitchen.The Cranberry Mothers of Multiples will hold a yard sale from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the church.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranThere will be a Catacombs show at 6 p.m. Saturday at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St.The Faith Shapers will have a Halloween party at 6 p.m. Oct. 27.The Soup and Sandwich Luncheon for October will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 26.

GraceWay CommunityEdith McCandless and Mary Ann Mahan will present music for the 10 a.m. Sunday service at GraceWay Community Church, Center Township Elementary School, Mercer Road.The Wednesday evening adult Bible group will begin a new study entitled, "What Knowledge Has to do With Wisdom," at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Rocky Mountain Deli.

Hill U.P.Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St., will observe Consecration Weekend during its 6 p.m. Saturday and 10:30 a.m. Sunday services. The Rev. Clark Sawyer will lead the services.The Fifth Sunday Luncheon is scheduled after the Oct. 29 service. Members attending should take a side dish. Reservations can be made using the Sunday bulletin insert.The holiday festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 25 in Fellowship Hall. There are still spaces available for craft vendors. For information, see Dolly Fetterman. The festival will also include a used book sale. Book donations may be left in the designated area of the computer lab.

Mars U.P.The Rev. Rosalyn Kummer will serve as guest pastor at the 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday services of Mars United Presbyterian Church, 232 Crowe Ave.A bonfire and wiener roast will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday at Quality Gardens.

New Life Christian MinistriesThe Harvest Festival will be held at 11:30 a.m. Sunday at New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch School Auditorium, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg. The November Mission Team that will serve at Tapestries of Life Ministries in Mexico will provide the meal. The meal is free, and donations will be accepted to benefit Mercy Mission Day. The team's members will be commissioned at the festival. Hayrides and pumpkin painting will also be held. For details, visit www.NewLifeXn.org.The Middle School Youth will serve at the East Liberty Food Kitchen Saturday. For details, contact senior pastor Chris Marshall at 724-898-1940.The scrapbooking bee will held at 6 p.m. Saturday at The Bridge. For details, contact Karen Schiebel at 724-586-2241.Dinner for Eight will be held at 6 p.m. Oct. 28. Those interested in hosting a group of eight people for dinner should contact Schiebel by phone or by e-mail at karen@newlifexn.org. Persons attending should take a side dish, salad or dessert to add to the meal and should also contact.Class 101 — Journey to Discipleship will be held at 12:30 p.m. Oct. 29 at The Bridge, 102 Bay St., Penn Township. Lunch will be provided and child care is available. Registration is due Sunday by contacting the church office at 724-290-0161 or pat@newlifexn.org.

Old Union PresbyThe youth group of Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will go to a corn maze Friday. Cost is $4, and participants should take money for a fast-food supper. Youth attending can also take friends. To attend, contact the Rev. Peter DeVries.The Children's Program is scheduled for Dec. 17. To participate, contact Cindy Mikalauskas or Kate Busa.

Saint Andrews U.P.A fall costume party will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 East Jefferson St., for children in preschool through 6th grade.The children's first chime rehearsal will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday.The starting date for the Kids In Christ's Klub has been changed to Nov. 1.The Kid Krusaders will gather Oct. 28 to travel to a six-acre corn maze in Edinboro.

Sarver Free MethodistSarver Free Methodist Church, 509 Sarver Road, will host its Harvest Fun Fest from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday.The event will include outdoor concerts, games for children and hayrides. Food and pop will be sold to benefit the Stewards Fund. An offering will be taken for the concerts. In case of inclement weather, a rain date has been set Oct. 28.

St. John U.C.C.Higher Education Sunday will be observed at the 8:35 and 11 a.m. Sunday services at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 East Main St., Evans City.Reformation Sunday will be celebrated Oct. 29.The Church Growth and Hospitality Committee has planned a meeting for 7 p.m. today.

St. Peter's EpiscopalSt. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St., will hold three or four Cottage Meetings in parishioners' homes as part of this year's Stewardship Campaign. Details will appear in the bulle