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Chrisann Green will present the music for the worship service on Caravan Sunday at Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road.

The senior trip is Friday on the Alle-Kiski railroad. For information, call Darlene Johns at 724-538-9342.

Christ Community U.M.Christ Community United Methodist Church will have a Red Church offering at the 9:30 a.m. service Sunday, 205 N. Duffy Road.The food cupboard volunteer team will meet at 8:45 a.m. Monday at Covenant Presbyterian Church.Christian Atheist Study group will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.The church council will meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.Super-Sprouts open house is from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 20.Food cupboard items for October are ketchup, mustard and mayonnaise.

Christ's OutreachMusic will be provided by the Ladies Quartet at worship services Sunday at Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave.The featured food bank item for October is pancake mix and syrup.Call Joetta Edmonds if interested in joining handbell choir.

Church at the HeightsChurch at the Heights meets at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave.Generation Extreme Kidz, Escape Youth Ministry and School of Ministry will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Pine Campus.Open Life Group will be at 7 p.m. Friday at the Bates' home.Apostle Emmanuel Canistracci will host Fall Festival at 6 p.m. Saturday at Pine Campus.Take stuffed animals for fall outreach.

Community Life ChurchThe Rev. David Fleming will be the guest minister Sunday at Community Life Church, which holds service at McQuistion Elementary School.All CLC volunteers should attend the Helps Ministry Workshop from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the YWCA. Contact Amanda Ogle or the church office to sign up. There is no child care available. Lunch will be provided.The women's event is being held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Gathering Spot. Register by calling 724-290-1986.Men's movie night is at 6:30 p.m. Friday at Kerm Minich's house. Men should take a snack to share. The movie being shown is PG-13.Sunday's hospitality theme is salads.

Congregation b'nai AbrahamCongregation B'nai Abraham, 519 N. Main St., will hold the following High Holy Days service during the next week.7:30 p.m. Friday, Sukkot/Shabbat evening service and Oneg in the Sukkah.

Covenant PresbyThe Sacrament of Holy Baptism will be celebrated during the worship service Sunday at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St.The administration and stewardship committee will meet at 7 p.m. Monday in the Connell Room.The Session will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the assembly room.

Dutilh U. M.Pumpkins for People is open daily until Oct. 31 at Dutilh United Methodist Church's Cranberry Campus, 1270 Dutilh Road, Cranberry Township.There will be pumpkins for sale, a children's story tent and other family activities.All proceeds benefit those in need.

Faith LutheranFaith Lutheran Church, 241 Freeport Road, hosts a paper retriever bin. Take used paper to recycle and used stamps for the Lutheran Women's Missionary League's Stamps for Missions.

First Baptist ChurchThe Ladies of First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., are invited to a Bible study at 7 p.m. today at the Dittmer's Home.The Berean Sunday school class will be meeting at 5 p.m. at the Baptist Youth Center for a potluck dinner social, which will be followed by a devotional and games.

Glade Run U.P.Glade Run United Presbyterian Church will be celebrating Mission Sunday and will be joined by SERRV, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia.SERRV is a nonprofit organization with a mission to eradicate poverty wherever it resides by providing opportunity and support to artisans and farmers worldwide.An Artisans Marketplace will be set up displaying a wide variety of crafts and foods for purchase. Shopping will take place between services at 10 a.m. and continue after the 11 a.m. service concludes.Regular youth group will be at 6 p.m. Sunday evening in the youth room.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranGolden Ager Sunday will be celebrated at the 10 a.m. service Sunday at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St.Church council will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday.The pastor's Bible study will be at 10 a.m. Oct. 20 in the women's lounge.

GracewayVicki Palmer and Lyric Ackelson will provide the music for Sunday's worship service at GraceWay Community Church, Center Township Elementary School.A GraceWay youth event is planned for 5 p.m. Sunday at the Cool Springs Corn, Maze and Farm Market. For information, call Jenny at 724-496-0101.

Hill U.P.Stewardship materials will be delivered to the congregation via the church's Pony Express. Pledge cards should be returned directly to Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St.Club 56 will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday.The Hill Youth Chorale will hold a fundraiser luncheon Oct. 23, following worship. Reservation deadline is Oct. 21. Proceeds will benefit the choral's trip to New York City.

Meridian U.P.New members will be welcomed into the congregation of Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4160 Highland Ave., at the 11 a.m. Sunday worship service.The discipleship committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.The worship committee will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.Bell Choir practice will be at 6 p.m. Thursday.The Chancel Choir will practice at 7 p.m. Thursday.

New Life Christian MinistriesMembers of the Seneca Hills Mission Team will share about their week of service at the Bible camp Sunday at New Life Christian Ministries, South Butler Primary School, 328 Knoch Road, Saxonburg.A Leadership Development Opportunity time will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at 320 W. Main St., Saxonburg.All elders, deacons, ministry staff, children, youth and home group leaders are invited to attend.

North Main St. Church of GodNorth Main Street Church of God meets at 1201 N. Main St. Ext.Sixty Plus or Minus will be taking a mystery bus trip at 7 a.m. Tuesday.There will be a five year anniversary celebration for North Main Street Church of God's Celebrate Recovery at 6 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Haven Youth Center.Author Donna Best will be sharing her testimony. Take a dish to share.Mothers of Preschoolers will have guest speakers from Lifesteps' Child Check Program and the Butler County Early Care and Education Council at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 21.

Old Union PresbyOld Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will hold homecoming this Sunday to honor the church's 205th anniversary.Wear historical clothing to enjoy worship, a catered meal, musical entertainment and more.

Park United PresbyMartha Circle will meet at 7 p.m. today in Park Hall at Park United Presbyterian Church, corner of Grandview and Main Street in Zelienople.

St. John's LutheranSt. John's Lutheran Church will celebrate Holy Communion at the 11 a.m. service Sunday, 100 Main St., Connoquenessing.The Cause of the Month for October, is the Evans City Food Bank, with either monetary or nonperishable food donations.

Saint Andrews U.P.Soup Fest 2011 will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday in the Bethany Room of Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St.If able to volunteer by making a soup or salad or assisting with the event, contact Thalia McGrady. If able to make something for the bake sale, contact Susan Race.

St. Luke's evangelical LutheranSt. Luke's Evangelical Lutheran Church will celebrate time, talents and treasures with Stewardship services Sunday, 310 W. Main St., Saxonburg.The Stewardship brunch and social hour will be at 9:30 a.m. Sunday.Food bank preparation and participation begins at 6:30 p.m. Monday.Church council meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday.The Germany spiritual heritage tour group will meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.Emergency Disaster Recovery Ministry task force will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday.

St. John U.C.C.Volunteers are asked to report from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday for the annual Fall Cleanup at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City.Handbell choir practice will be held at the conclusion of the 10 a.m. worship service Sunday in the sanctuary.A praise music planning session will begin at 6 p.m. and P3T group meeting at 7 p.m. Monday.This year's confirmands will be packing Project HOPE Bags Wednesday at St. Peter's in Zelienople.

St. Mark's evangelical LutheranThere will be Holy Communion served at all services this weekend at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St.The Food, Fun, Family and Friends dinner will be held at 4:30 p.m. Saturday in Fellowship Hall. There will also be a Chinese auction.There will be a Red Cross blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday in fellowship hall.The sanctuary choir will participate in the Bread of Life Hymn and Choral Festival Sunday at First United Methodist Church.Members are invited to attend the North American Lutheran Church and Lutheran CORE Fall Convocation Sunday, at St. John's Church in Kittanning.The convocation is from 2:30 to 6 p.m. A car pool will leave St. Mark's at 1:30 p.m. Call the church at 724-287-6741 to reserve a seat.

St. Paul R.C.Auxiliary Bishop Walter Scheid will be a guest of The Blue Army at the 10 a.m. mass Sunday at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, 128 N. McKean St.Rosary at 9:35 a.m. Homily will be on Fatima.Spanish Church of Butler

The Spanish Church of Butler will celebrate the installation of its church leaders at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, 409 Whitestown Road.Trinity PresbyTrinity Presbyterian Church, meets at 107 Staley Ave.The Trinity youth group will be doing a cleanup day at Pine Valley Bible Camp on Saturday.Westminster PresbyWestminster Presbyterian Church in America meets at 420 N. Main St.Women's small group/ circles will meet at the following times and locations:• 7 p.m. today, Barbara Coppersmith's home. Deborah Circle West, leader: Barbara Coppersmith, 724-256-9777. Teacher: Jocelyn Richardson• 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, Room 211 at WPCA. Hannah Circle for mothers with young children. Baby-sitting provided. Leader: Denise Monday, 724-482-4440. Teacher: Shelley Brown• 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Pat Scheffler's home. Abigail Circle for young women ages 20 to 40. Facilitator: Danielle Hoffer, 724-841-0260• 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Room 104 at WPCA. Tuesday service group, leaders: Marie Wissman, 724-283-3698, and Helen Frenchak, 724-285-4434. Study leader: Mitzi Morgan 10 a.m. Nov. 1• 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 20, Room 104 at WPCA. Naomi Circle, study leader: Mitzi Morgan• 6:30 p.m. Oct. 20, Kim Mechling's home. Joanna Circle for working mothers with young children. Baby-sitting provided. Leaders: Crystal Furman, 724-822-0168, and Jaci Daugherty, 724-841-7373.Zion U.M.There will be a free showing of the new movie “Courageous” at 1:15 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Cinemark Theater in Pittsburgh Mills, Tarentum.Call Zion United Methodist's church office at 724-353-1720 and indicate how many tickets are needed. Reserve tickets by Oct. 21.The Operation Christmas Child campaign has begun. Boxes and information are in the narthex. Contact John and Jane Woitas for more information.Cabot Food Bank is suggesting cleaning supplies and baking supplies be donated during the month of October.Zion United Methodist Church meets at 438 Bear Creek Road, Sarver.

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