RELIGIOUS ROUNDUP
There will be special music at the 10:45 worship service at the Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road. Studies in Jeremiah will resume at 6 p.m.
NYI and Caravan meet Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
The senior adult and teen dinner is at 6 p.m. March 11 with guest Lorraine and her guide dog Iva Ray.
The teens’ overnighter is March 25 at the YMCA. Sign up by March 16.
Christ Community U.M.Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 North Duffy Road, will have Holy Communion at Sunday’s 9 a.m. contemporary service and the 11 a.m. traditional service.Welcoming training for ushers, greeters and church leaders will be offered from 10 a.m. to noon March 5,12 and 26.Imposition of Ashes will be at the 7:30 p.m. Ash Wednesday service.Covenant Food Cupboard item for March is cereal.
Christ’s OutreachCelebrate Recovery meets at 5 p.m. Saturday at Christ’s Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave.Family and Friends Fellowship Hour is at 9:30 a.m. Sunday.Cross Culture Youth Group meets at 6:30 p.m. and Caravan Kids meets at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday.Food Bank items for March are canned meats.
Covenant PresbyThe Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper and the Sacrament of Baptism will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Sunday at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St. There will also be a new member reception.The Shrove Tuesday pancake supper and silent auction will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday.An Ash Wednesday service will be at noon Wednesday. The joint Presbyterian Ash Wednesday worship is at 7:30 p.m. March 9 at Covenant.
Faith United PresbyFaith United Presbyterian Church, 1329 N. Main St., will celebrate Communion at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.A soup and sandwich supper will be held at 6:30 p.m. March 9, followed by an informal worship service.
First English LutheranRegular Sunday worship hours are at 8:30 and 11 a.m. with Holy Communion at First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St.A pancake supper will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the social hall.
First Presby of BakerstownFirst Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown, 5825 Heckert Road, Bakerstown, will host an Ash Wednesday service at 7:30 p.m. March 9.The service features Pastors Dan Muttart and Karen Anderson, the praise band, the Chancel Choir and a solo by Mia Tepper of “The Lord’s Prayer” by Malotte.
Glade run U.P.Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, will hold a worship planning meeting at 7 p.m. Monday.Session meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday.The Ash Wednesday service will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Grace @ Calvary LutheranGrace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., will hold a family fun night at 6 p.m. Friday.The youth group will be serve from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday at the community meal at First English Church.The Shrove Tuesday pancake dinner and talent show starts at 5 p.m. March 8.The Ash Wednesday service is at 7 p.m. March 9.Pastor’s Bible study starts at 10 a.m. Thursday in the women’s lounge.Meet at the church for men’s night out at 6:30 p.m. March 10.
GracewayMaryAnn Mahan and Ruth Ferko will present special music at 10 a.m. Sunday at GraceWay. GraceWay meets at Center Township Elementary School.
Hill U.P.The sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated at weekend services of Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second Street, Butler.Laraine McCrea will lead the adult Sunday school class March 6 and 13 on the parable of the Good Samaritan. The confirmation class will meet at 9:15 a.m. in the Youth Lounge.The Hill Quilters meet at 9:30 a.m. Friday.Jumpstart 78 meets at 6:30 p.m. Friday. Club 56 meets Sunday at 6:30 p.m.
Mars AllianceMars Alliance Church’s Missions Conference is March 6 and 13. Featured speakers are the Rev. Joel Martinez, international worker, Spain, and Penny Iverson, international worker, Taiwan. Also speaking are Sarah Diehl, just back from Burkina Faso, Africa, and Joel McGarvey, international worker, Argentina.These guests will speak at all worship services at 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. March 6 and 13 and at 7 p.m. March 7 and 9.A combined meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Bakerstown Alliance Church, 4030 Bakerstown Road, Gibsonia.A church family dinner will be held at 5:30 p.m. Sunday.Penny Iverson will speak at the 9:15 a.m. Tuesday women’s brunch.
Mars U.P.Mars United Presbyterian Church, 232 Crowe Ave., Mars, will hold walk-in communion March 9 beginning at 4 p.m. every 15 minutes until 6:45 p.m.A community blood drive will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday in the church social hall. Call 724-625-1365 for information or to schedule a donation.
Meridian U.P.The Session of Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave., will hold a retreat from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the church.Holy Communion will be observed at 11 a.m. Sunday.The community is invited for the 7 p.m. March 9 Ash Wednesday service.
Old Union PresbyThe youth group of Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will serve the homeless shelter meal Friday and then have an overnight party at the church. Meet at 5:30 p.m. Friday at the church and plan to be picked up at 7:30 a.m. Saturday.Speak with Dottie Gifford to help with the Shrove Tuesday pancake dinner.The Fundraising and Missions Committees meet after worship this week.
Park United PresbyMartha Circle meets at 7 p.m. Thursday in Park Hall.
Rider LutheranA vacation Bible school meeting will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Rider Lutheran Church, 189 Rider Church Rd., West Sunbury.Holy Communion will be celebrated Sunday.Council and Steering Committee meet at 7 p.m. Monday.There will be a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. Wednesday followed by Ash Wednesday services. Holy Communion will be celebrated.
Saint Andrews U.P.The community Ash Wednesday service will be at 7:30 p.m. March 9 at Covenant Presbyterian Church with Communion and a combined community choir.Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 East Jefferson Street, is holding a “Give It Up For Lent” fundraiser to benefit the general fund. From March 9 to April 23, give up something for the Lenten season. Donate what is saved to the church.The Rev. Carl Baughman, executive director of Samaritan Counseling Center, will lead an adult study at 9:15 a.m. Sunday on The Five Languages of Love.
South Butler Assembly of GodSouth Butler Assembly of God, 160 Brownsdale Road, will hold the “Uth Sunday spaghetti dinner and pie auction Sunday. The youth will minister during the 10 a.m. service with worship, drama, vocals, Christina Band, human videos and more.The meal and pie auction begin at noon.
St. Luke’s LutheranSt Luke’s Lutheran, 310 W Main St., Saxonburg, will share Communion at both Sunday services.God & Family or God & Me awards will be presented in observance of Scout Sunday at 10:45 a.m. Sunday.First Communion students and families will have lunch and class at 12:15 p.m. Sunday in Centennial Hall.The Elmcroft Ministry team will conduct worship services at 2 p.m. Sunday.Ash Wednesday services will be at noon and 7 p.m. A soup and bread supper will be at 5 p.m. Wednesday in Centennial Hall.
St. John U.C.C.Consistory meets at 7 p.m. Monday at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 501 East Main St., Evans City.Ash Wednesday services begin at 7 p.m. March 9.The 9 a.m. Thursday Bible study will discuss “Bad Boys of the New Testament” by Barbara Essex.
St. John’s LutheranThe Rev. Gary Brown will lead the 11 a.m. Sunday service at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Main Street, Connoquenessing.St. John’s will join with Emanuel Lutheran Church of Prospect for a Shrove Tuesday buffet at Michaels Restaurant at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.The Ash Wednesday service is at 7 p.m. March 9.
St. Mark’s Evangelical LutheranSt. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., will show the movie “Letters to God” at 7 p.m. Friday. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.Holy Communion will be served at weekend services.Children from first grade to high school seniors should go to Fellowship Hall by 9:45 a.m. Sunday for an “Alleluia Party.” Children ages 2 to kindergarten report to regular classes.Three T group meets at 9:30 a.m. Monday in Fellowship Hall.A Red Cross blood drive will be from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday. To help, call 724-287-6741.Prayer Shawl Ministry meets at 1 p.m. Wednesday.
Trinity LutheranTrinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township, will host a men’s ministry breakfast at 8 a.m. Saturday. A Katie’s Garden planning meeting will be at 10 a.m.The Fat Tuesday pancake dinner is from 5 to 7 p.m. March 8. An offering will be collected.Ash Wednesday services will be at noon and 7 p.m. March 9 with imposition of ashes and communion.Lenten Morning Prayer begins at 7:30 a.m. March 10 and continues every Monday through Friday during Lent.
Trinity PresbyTrinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township, will hold prayer hours from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday and 1 to 2 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday.A Mexican dinner and game night starts at 6 p.m. Friday. Bring a side dish.Fellowship hour follows at 12:15 p.m. after the 11 a.m. Sunday worship. Young ministry meets from 6 to 8 p.m.
Zion U.M.Mission Within The Walls will take place from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Zion United Methodist Church, 438 Bear Creek Road, Sarver.Doughnut fellowship begins at 9 a.m. Sunday.Choir chime practice is at 4:30 p.m. in room 11 and kids chorus meets at 5 p.m. in room 10 Sunday.
