Religious Roundup
Gordon Thompson will present special music Sunday at Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68. Bible studies in Jeremiah resume at 6 p.m.
Caravan and Teens meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Christ Community U.M.The finance committee of Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, meets at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.Registration is required for the Life Line Screening on Jan. 13. Call 1-800-324-1851.Covenant Food Cupboard items are tuna, noodles and cereal.The Little Red Church offering will be taken Sunday.
Christ’s OutreachCelebrate Recovery meets at 5 p.m. Saturday at Christ’s Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave.A budget meeting will follow the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service.Cross Culture youth group meets at 6:30 p.m. and Caravan Kids Club meets at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday.Food bank items are tuna and noodles.
Community Life ChurchCommunity Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary School.St. Vincent De Paul’s food bank items for January are paper products.The next altar worker training is from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 15 at the Butler YMCA.
Covenant PresbyThe Covenant Choir resumes regular rehearsals at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 6 in the sanctuary of Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St.Offering envelopes for 2011 are available in the narthex, arranged alphabetically.The Seekers class meets at 9:30 a.m. Sunday in the assembly room to view and discuss a DVD on the Dead Sea Scrolls.
Faith United PresbyOfficers will be installed at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service of Faith United Presbyterian Church, 1329 North Main Street.The women’s Bible study will have its first session at 1 p.m. Tuesday.Prime Timers will go to the China Gourmet at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday.
First Baptist of ButlerThe youth group of First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle Street, will have an indoor soccer night from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday at the Family Sports Center.
First English LutheranRegular Sunday worship service hours are 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday at First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St., including Holy Communion.There will be a special healing service at 12:30 p.m. Sunday. Junior Youth meets at 12:15 p.m. Sunday.
First Presby of BakerstownFirst Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown, 5825 Heckert Road, Bakerstown, will host the Religion and Science seminar with Dr. Charles Partee and Dr. Jonathan Partee at 10 a.m. Jan. 9, 16, 23 and 30 in the fellowship hall. All are invited to this exploration of important issues in science and religion today. For information, contact the church office at 724-443-1555 or visit www.fpcb.org.Dr. Richard Morledge’s devotional book “It’s A Great Day in the Kingdom!” is back in print. Books are available in the church office of First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Grace @ Calvary LutheranGrace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., will hold committee meetings Tuesday as follows: 6 p.m., youth committee; 6:15 p.m., Brown Bag Dinner; 6:30 p.m., Finance and Fellowship and Service; and 7 p.m., all other committees.
GracewayRuth Ferko and Vicki Palmer will provide the special music at 10 a.m. Sunday at GraceWay Community Church. Nursery is available.GraceWay Steering Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Panera Bread.
Hill U.P.The Sacrament of the Lord’s Super will be celebrated at 6 p.m. Saturday at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second Street, Butler.The Rev. Clark Sawyer will preach on the baptism of Jesus at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. Coffee and refreshments will follow in the fellowship hall.The Hill Quilters meet at 1:30 p.m. Friday.Reservations are due Jan. 16 for the Fifth Sunday luncheon hosted by the Deacons.Meridian U.P.Session meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave.The Bible in 90 Days Challenge begins Sunday.The quilt group meets at 1 p.m. Tuesday.New Life Christian MinistriesNew Life Christian Ministries meets at Knoch Senior High School, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg.Covenanting disciples (members) will reaffirm their commitment to New Life’s Discipleship Covenant on Sunday. A community vacation Bible school leaders meeting will be at 9:30 a.m. Sunday.Persons interested in learning more about New Life’s mission, vision and values may register to attend CLASS 101 at 12:30 p.m. Jan. 30 at the home of lead pastor Dr. Chris Marshall. If interested, e-mail your name and phone number to info@newlifexn.org.To serve Jan. 15 on the East Liberty Food Kitchen Team, e-mail your name and phone number to info@newlifexn.org.North Main St. Church of GodMOPS Mothers of Preschoolers meet at 9:30 a.m. Friday in the parlor of North Main Street Church of God, 1201 North Main Street Extension. Young adults “Encounter” meets at 7 p.m. Friday in the Haven.PCA girls basketball game against Holy Sepulcher will be at noon Saturday and the men’s ministry movie night begins at 6 p.m. in the Haven.The evangelism committee meets at 11:45 a.m. Sunday in the conference room.Lifetouch picture day is Tuesday.Women’s Word Share begins a new study on the Book of Ruth at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday.60 Plus or Minus meets at noon Thursday in the fellowship hall with a program by Harry Schmeider on bluebirds. The PCA boys basketball game vs. Evangel Heights starts at 4 p.m. The board of directors meet at 7 p.m. in the conference room.Old Union PresbyOld Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will hold a fellowship dinner after worship. Bring a dish to share. The Lord’s Supper will be celebrated Sunday. Frozen-Chosen-Ology begins Sunday.Sign up in the lobby or speak with Linda Millson to provide Meals on Wheels desserts in January.Park United PresbyMartha Circle meets at 7 p.m. today in Park Hall.Youth meet at 6:15 a.m. Friday at Burger King.Second Saturday Supper Club meets at 5 p.m. Jan. 8 at Nino’s in Zelienople.Park Church’s new pastor Paul Merrill will be welcomed at the 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday services with communion, installation and ordination of officers. Coffee hour will follow the 11 a.m. service.Parkettes meet at 6:30 p.m. Sunday in the church basement. Session meets at 7 p.m. Monday in Park Hall.Rider LutheranThe monthly meeting for the Steering Committee and Council is at 7 p.m. Monday at Rider Lutheran Church, 189 Rider Church Road, West Sunbury.Saint Andrews U.P.The 2011 flower calendar is posted in the narthex at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church. Cost is $40.RSVP to Barb Gallagher for Dinner with Friends at 6 p.m. Jan. 15 at Natili’s South.Springdale LutheranThe Church Council of Springdale Lutheran Church, 1061 Mahood Road, West Sunbury, meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday.Lunch will follow the Sunday service and Christmas decorations will be put away.St. Luke’s Evangelical LutheranSt Luke’s evangelical Lutheran, 310 W. Main St., Saxonburg, will hold its monthly Praise and Pie service at 2 p.m. Saturday in Centennial Hall.Coffee and Conversation resumes at 9:30 a.m. Sunday in the fellowship area of the church basement.A Little Lambs baptism celebration brunch starts at noon Sunday in Centennial Hall for all families with children up to 5 years old (siblings welcome). Bring a covered dish to share and each child’s baptismal candle for the celebration ceremony.Ministry Server schedules are available in the North Narthex.Senior Stars 55+ group will meets at noon Wednesday for a pizza and salad luncheon and dart ball.St. John U.C.C.New members will be received at the 10 a.m. Sunday worship service at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 501 East Main St., Evans City.Christian Education meets at 6 p.m. Monday followed at 7 p.m. by a P3T spring planning meeting.St. Mark’s evangelical LutheranDoors open at 6:30 p.m. Friday for family movie night at St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St. The movie “Ramona and Beezus” starts at 7 p.m.Jan. 16 is the deadline to order homemade soup from Katies Kitchen.Three T’s is at 9:30 a.m. Monday in the church lounge.Prayer shawl ministry meets at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the church lounge.St. Peter’s AnglicanThe vestry of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St., meets at 7 p.m. today.The four-week program Bible Study for Dummies begins next week. Sessions will be at 7 p.m. Wednesdays or 10:15 a.m. Thursdays.Summit PresbyMembers of Summit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Dr., are asked to help take down Christmas decorations at 9 a.m. Saturday.New Elders and Deacons will be installed at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Deacons meet at 6:30 p.m. and Elders meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday.Trinity LutheranTrinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township, will offer blood pressure screenings after the 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 a.m. Sunday services.The youth group Christmas party will be at 6 p.m. Saturday at Ci-Ci’s.Sunday school teachers are invited to a parish education meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.Chancel choir rehearsal is at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.White Oak Springs PresbyOrdination and installation of new officers will take place during the 9:45 a.m. Sunday service at White Oak Springs Presbyterian Church, 102 Shannon Road, Renfrew.Members will gather at 10 a.m. Saturday to remove Christmas decorations.
