RELIGIOUS ROUNDUP
Debby Shutak will present the music for the 10:45 a.m. worship service at the Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road.
Sunday is pastors appreciation Sunday.
Christ Community U.M. There will be a breakfast at 9 a.m. Saturday for new members of Christ Community United Methodist, 205 N. Duffy Road.The all member pot luck dinner will be at noon Sunday.Children of the church will be trick or treating for change between services Sunday for UNICEF.There will also be a trunk or treat from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in the parking lot.Covenant food cupboard items for October are ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise and cereal.Meals on Wheels baked goods are still being accepted for October. Mark items and place in kitchen for pick up. Call Peg Loomis at 724-287-0874 for more information.The greeting card party will be at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 3 in Oz Hall. Sign up by Sunday.
Christ's Outreach Worship Team practice will be at 6 p.m. Friday at Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave.Music will be provided at worship services Sunday by Karen Burgoon.
Church at the HeightsChurch at the Heights meets at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave.Open Life group is meeting at 7 p.m. Friday at the Adam's home in Cranberry.Volunteers are needed to help out at the City of Butler's Fall Outreach from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Call David Bates to help.The Halloween Alternative at Fun Fest will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday. Sign up to participate.
Community Life ChurchEach Journey Kids Classroom will be having a Harvest Party on Sunday at Community Life Church, McQuistion Elementary School.Children are encouraged to dress up in nothing scary or evil and invite a friend.Sunday's hospitality theme is harvest foods and the church will observe Communion.
Covenant PresbyBuilding and grounds monthly cleaning day will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St.Men and women volunteers are needed.The worship and music committee will meet Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the Connell Room.The Rev. Dr. James Swanson will be honored with a card shower and clergy appreciation reception following worship Sunday.
East Butler PresbyEast Butler Presbyterian Church will have a trunk or treat from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday in the parking lot, 9th and Randolph Street.
North Butler Presbyterian ChurchNorth Butler Presbyterian Church will celebrate infant baptism Sunday, 137 N. Butler Church Road.The church will begin to collect Christmas ornaments Sunday to be distributed in the community in November and December.
Faith Lutheran ChurchFaith Lutheran Church, 241 Freeport Road, will be taking a free will door offering after the 10:30 a.m. service Sunday.The offering is for the Lutheran Malaria Initiative, a new organization in the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, which is part of the effort to end malaria deaths in Africa by 2015.The service will be followed by the Fifth Sunday potluck brunch.
Faith United PresbyFaith United Presbyterian Church, 1329 N. Main St. Extension enters a four-week Season of Stewardship at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship service.Members and friends will dress a bare tree with leaves of Thanksgiving for the place of the church in their lives.The board of deacons will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday.Bible study will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Eat ‘n Park.
First Presby of BakerstownMartha Robbins of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary will teach classes on the topic of prayer at 10 a.m. Sunday in Fellowship Hall of the First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown, 5825 Heckert Road, Bakerstown.For more information, contact the church office at 724-443-1555.
Grace @ Calvary LutheranConfirmation Sunday will be at the 10 a.m. worship service at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St.There will be a youth group costume party from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the youth center.Winter coats and clothes are needed for Grace's Closet. Drop donations off at the church.
GracewayAndre Parker and Vicki Palmer will provide music for the 10 a.m. worship service Sunday at GraceWay Community Church, Center Township Elementary School, 950 Mercer Road.
Hill U.P.The 2012 Stewardship Campaign will conclude with the consecration of pledges at the 10:30 a.m. service Sunday at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St.Collection of canned goods and jarred foods will be received at weekend services as part of the Harvest Home food collection by the deacons.Jumpstart 78 group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Friday for their Iron Chef competition.The deadline for the Senior Night Out dinner Nov. 7 is Wednesday.
Meridian U.P.The junior high youth group meets at 5 p.m. and the senior high youth group meeting is at 7 p.m. Sunday at Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave.Dinner for both groups will be served at 6 p.m.Sewing day is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday.Trustees will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday and deacons will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday.New Life Christian MinistriesLead pastor Chris Marshall will share a Come Let Us Build update on the status of construction for the mission outpost church at 127 Knoch Road, Saxonburg, on Sunday at New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch Primary School, 328 Knoch Road, Saxonburg.Donations of nonperishable food items or personal care products for the Operation Care Package outreach may be placed in the OCP box Sunday.Care packages will be mailed to college students and military personnel in early December.North Main St. Church of GodThere will be a family night church dinner at 6 p.m. Wednesday at North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext.Internet Safety 101 workshop will be at 9 a.m. Saturday. This workshop is for parents of children ages 5 through high school.Register by calling the church office at 724-285-4214.Oak Christian ChurchThe mom's group will host a Children's Fall Festival from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday in Fellowship Hall at Oak Christian Church.The Fellowship Hall is located a quarter mile past the church on Township Line Road.There will be games and treats for all the children and a bonfire for the adults to roast hot dogs and marshmallows for the children.Call 724-287-2826 for more information.Old Union PresbyThe View From the Pew group of Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will meet after worship Sunday to talk with Marco about the sermon.The youth group will go to Erie on Nov. 5 for the day to work at CHOSEN and to play at Splash Lagoon. Contact Peter for more information.Saint Andrews U.P.Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St., will be celebrating Scottish Presbyterian Heritage during the 45th annual Scottish Sunday.A luncheon will follow worship in the memorial room and will include Cock-a-leekie soup, breads and spreads, and various Scottish pastries.The Mission team is seeking donations from the congregation for its annual U-Name-it Auction being held Nov. 4 to benefit missions around the world.The donation can be anything such as gift cards, items or unique gifts of time and talent. Contact Jeanne Wilson for more information.St. Luke's LutheranThe German language class meets at 6:30 p.m. today at St Luke's Lutheran Church, 310 W. Main St., Saxonburg.Those attending Lutherlyn's Fall Work Day on Saturday may contact Jeannine Strohmyer for details or car pooling.Anyone participating in Lifeline's volunteer training session Saturday may register by calling 724-282-1200.Reformation Sunday will be celebrated this weekend and communion will be shared at Sunday services.The senior high youth will also observe breakfast and the word at 9:30 a.m. Sunday.St. John U.C.C.Those participating by handing out treats in Saturday's trunk or treating should report at 1 p.m. for set up at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City.The Handbell Choir will practice at the conclusion of Sunday's 10 a.m. worship service.St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranReformation Day will be celebrated with Holy Communion at both services this weekend at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St.Remember to wear red symbolizing the power of the Holy Spirit.The junior youth group, grades fourth through sixth will meet from 6 to 8 p.m.There are still open dates for flowers to be placed by the pulpit and lectern in December.If interested in scheduling a specific date, contact the church office at 724-287-6741.St. Peter's Anglican St. Peter's annual parish meeting will be following worship service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at St. Peter's Anglican Church, 218 E. Jefferson St.Trinity PresbyGuest Rev. Richard Rowe will be leading the 11 a.m. service Sunday at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave.
