RELIGIOUS ROUDUP
The super sprouts preschool children will sing at both services Sunday at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road.
Sing out loud choir will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Skate Castle.
The Covenant Food Cupboard work team will meet at 8:30 a.m. Monday at the Covenant Church.
The regular church council meeting Wednesday is canceled.
Food cupboard items this month are dried beans, rice and cereal.
Christ’s OutreachThere will be a music and worship meeting at 6 p.m. today at Christ’s Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave.Holy Communion will be served at both services Sunday.Trustees will meet at 11:45 a.m. Sunday.Labels and box tops for Sun Valley Indian School will be mailed next week.The featured food bank items for the month are peanut butter and jelly.
Community Life ChurchCommunity Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary School.Men’s breakfast is at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at King’s.
Covenant PresbyRev. Ed Carlson will be the guest preacher Sunday at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St.Carlson is a former missionary to Pakistan and is involved in prison ministry.Items are being accepted for the Shrove Tuesday silent auction.Donation suggestions include: gift certificates, gift baskets, handmade items, seasonal items or a monetary donation, which the organizers will use to purchase items for the auction.Contact Nancy Rettig to report donations.
East Butler PresbyterianEast Butler Presbyterian Church, Ninth and Randolph streets, will hold an old-fashioned ice cream social at 6 p.m. Saturday.Music will be provided by guitarist Don Young.Take snacks to share.A breakfast will follow worship Sunday.
Faith LutheranFaith Lutheran Church will watch “Walther,” the new movie by Concordia Seminary St. Louis, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, 241 Freeport Road.“Walther” is about the life of The Rev. Dr. C.F.W. Walther, founding president of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.
First BaptistSnow blast for the teens of First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will be Saturday at Hidden Valley.They will be leaving at 1 p.m. and returning at 12 a.m.Dr. Marty Von, who has served on the administration of Northland International University since 1984, will be the guest speaker for the 6 p.m. Sunday worship service.
Glade Run U.P.There will be a meeting at 5:30 p.m. Sunday for the parents of senior high youth planning to go on the summer trip at Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia.The deacons will meet at 7 p.m. Monday.
Grace @ Calvary LutheranFamily game night at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church will be 6 p.m. Friday in the youth center, 123 E. Diamond St.Take a snack to share.Grace’s Closet will be open from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Feb. 16.The Covenant players will be participating in the worship service Sunday.There will be a tureen luncheon after service.The fellowship committee will be meeting at 6:30 p.m. and music committee will be meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday.The church council meet 7 p.m. Wednesday.
GracePointe Community David Sinz from Woodmen of the World will be guest guitarist and soloist during worship service Sunday at GracePointe Community Church, 922 Freeport Road, Freeport.A complimentary soup and salad luncheon will be available after the service.For more information, call 724-294-2464 or 724-295-6563.
GracwayJenny Taylor and Lyric Ackelson will provide the music for services at GraceWay, which meets at Center Township Elementary School.GraceWay steering committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Panera Bread.
Hill U.P.A fundraising luncheon to benefit the Hill youth chorale will follow the 10:30 a.m. worship of Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St.Covenant Cupboard food request for February is peanut butter and jelly.The centennial committee will meet at 11:30 a.m. Monday.The men’s fellowship group will meet at noon Monday.
Meridian U.P.Blanket Sunday offering will be collected Sunday at Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave.Deacons will host a lite bite soup and salad luncheon following worship on Sunday. Take a salad to share.
North Butler PresbyterianNorth Butler Presbyterian will give a Valentine gift to children Sunday, 137 N. Butler Church Road.A session meeting will be held following the service.
North Main St. Church of GodDonations for Meals on Wheels are due Sunday to North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext.The church supplies desserts for the month of February.Cookies, gingerbread, cupcakes, angel food cakes; all with no icing or nuts.They must be packed in non-returnable containers and ready for the freezer.Nurses will be in the library at 11:45 a.m. Sunday for anyone who would like to have their blood pressure taken.
Old Union PresbyOld Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will have a fellowship dinner after worship Sunday. Take a dish to share.The summer vacation Bible school will have a water theme.Give Marcy Eichenauer suggestions for a title to match the theme.Speak with John Cashdollar if you wish to raise money for one of eight mission projects.
Saint Andrews U.P.Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St., will have an evening at the drive-in at 7 p.m. Saturday.Take lawn chairs and blankets to the Bethany Room to watch “Mr. Popper’s Penguins.”Dinner with friends will be gathering at Mama Rosa’s Feb. 18. Make reservations with Barb Gallagher.
St. Luke’s LutheranHelp is needed at 6 p.m. Friday to set up for the Valentine’s dinner at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 310 W. Main St., Saxonburg.The youth will sponsor a Valentine’s Day dinner at 4:30 p.m. Saturday in Centennial Hall.Child care is available. Reservations are required by calling the office.Pastors will conduct an informational forum on mission and ministry at 9:30 a.m. Sunday in the Fellowship Hall.Financial Peace University begins Monday in Centennial Hall.Contact Jennifer at 724-713-1060 for details and registration.
St. John U.C.C.Handbell choir will practice after worship service Sunday at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City.A new time for Bible study will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the church library.St. John’s quilters will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday as will the called to care lay ministers group.The new consistory will hold a retreat from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday.
St. Mark’s Evangelical LutheranThe youth of St. Mark’s will be serving during service Sunday at 201 W. Jefferson St.There will be a practice during the Sunday school hour before the service.The newly formed youth choir will sing for the congregation.The new name of the junior youth group is a ministry preparing extreme disciples.They will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Anyone in fourth to sixth grade is welcome.Three T group will meet at 9 a.m. Monday,
Saxonburg Memorial Presbyterian Saxonburg Memorial Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Main St., Saxonburg, is looking for music or singers for the 8 a.m. service once a month.Contact Scott or Shawn Cole at 724-352-1529 if interested.Women of faith will be holding a hot cocoa party at 7 p.m. Feb. 16.Middle school and senior high youth groups will go to Seven Springs on Feb. 16.New members class is at 1 p.m. Sunday. Call church office to register.The Sower’s Chapel of the New ChurchRev. Howard Thompson of Bryn Athyn will be the visiting minister Sunday at the Sower’s Chapel, 100 Iron Bridge Road, Sarver.For information, call 724-353-2220.
Trinity LutheranTrinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township, will hold blood pressure screenings after the 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 a.m. Sunday services.There will be a thank you/farewell reception for Bob Newpher at 9:45 a.m. Sunday in Fellowship Hall.Holden evening prayer will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Valencia PresbyValencia Presbyterian Church, 80 Sterrett St., Valencia, will have a mommy and me class for eight weeks beginning at 10 a.m. Feb. 29.The classes run for an hour and are designed for children ages 2- or 3-years-old along with their mothers or other caregiver.To register visit www.val-enciapresbyterian.com by Wednesday.The youth will be attending an ice skating party at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18 at Blade Runners in Cranberry.Contact the church office by Wednesday if planning to attend.
Zion LutheranThe Sacrament of Holy Communion will be held Sunday at Zion Lutheran Church, 266 Zion Church Road, Concord Township.
Zion U.M.Zion United Methodist Church’s annual Valentine’s dinner will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday in Fellowship Hall, 438 Bear Creek Road, Sarver.
