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RELIGIOUS ROUNDUP

Chrisann Green will present special music at 10:45 a.m. Sunday at the Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68. The Thanksgiving offering will be taken to support world missions.

The missions meeting will be at 6 p.m. Sunday.

Caravan and teens meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Cabot U.M.Cabot United Methodist Church will host Kid’s Night Out at 6:30 p.m. Friday.Men of Integrity meets at 8 a.m. Saturday at King’s Restaurant in Sarver.Upward Basketball evaluations will be from 10 a.m. to noon in the gym.The soup sale will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday and at noon Sunday.Elmcroft Service in Saxonburg is at 2 p.m. Sunday.Church decorating and supper is at 5 p.m. Sunday.Council on Ministries meets at 7 p.m. Monday.Grief Share class meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Christ’s OutreachCraft day will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Christ’s Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave.Youth roller skating will be from 8 to 11:15 p.m. Friday.Celebrate Recovery meets at 5 p.m. Saturday.Holy Communion will be served at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. The Praise Team will provide special music at both services.

Community Life ChurchCommunity Life Church meets at McQuistion Elementary School.Missionary Mark Bowling from Global Impact Ministries International will speak during the Sunday service. A love offering will be taken.Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes are due Sunday.Men’s work/service day will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday to replace the steps at Pastor Ben’s house.Altar Worker training is Saturday at the YMCA in the board of trustees Room.Youth group meets from 7:30 to 9 tonight at Pastor Ben’s house.Becoming a Leader has been changed to run from 6 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Pastor Steve and Mamie’s house.St. Vincent De Paul’s food bank items for November are paper products.

Covenant PresbyDenee Stevenson, chair of the Beaver-Butler Presbytery Peacemaking Committee, will lead the Seekers Class on Sunday at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St. An updated church directory will be available for pickup after worship.

Craigsville U.M.A Thanksgiving Eve service will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 24 at Craigsville United Methodist Church, Craigsville Road. For information about this joint service of the Buffalo Charge Churches Of Craigsville, Fenelton and Mckee Chapel Methodist churches, call Pastor Sheila Auer at 724-297-5875.

Dutilh U.M.The Dutilh United Methodist Church, 525 Pittsburgh Street, Mars, is collecting orders for December Angel Food Ministries (AFM) food packages. Go to www.angelfoodministries.com/menu. Order deadline is Dec. 3. Distribution is Dec. 18.Place orders in person from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 2 or from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 3, paying by cash, money order or food stamps, or by mailing a money order to Dutilh UMC, c/o AFM, P.O. Box 649, Mars PA 16046 (include a self-addressed stamped envelope).For information, call the 724-625-1488.

Fellowship BaptistFellowship Baptist Church, 3727 Oneida Valley Road, Emlenton, will hold a men’s prayer breakfast at 8 a.m., Saturday in the fellowship hall.Teens will hold a gym night from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday at Allegheny-Clarion Valley Elementary School gym.Teens will attend the Face the Book youth rally Saturday at Faith Baptist Temple in North Ridgeville, Ohio. The group leaves from the church at 1:30 p.m. For information, call Pastor Jacob Langdon at 724-867-5911.

First Baptist of ButlerLadies from First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., and guests are invited to a 7 p.m. Bible study today at Joann Dittmer’s home.The all-church Thanksgiving food drive and game night is Saturday at the Baptist Youth Center. For details, call 724-287-7241.A nursing home service at Sunnyview will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. Monday.

First English LutheranRegular worship service hours will be at 8:30 and 11 a.m. with Holy Communion on Sunday at First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St.Cross Generations meets at 9:45 a.m. in the social hall for all ages. Junior Youth group meets at 12:15 for Thanksgiving activities.Meals on Wheels baking is due Sunday.The Thanksgiving service will be at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 24.

Glade Run U.P.The mission committee of Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, meets at 8 a.m. Saturday to make hard tack candy.The annual meeting of the corporation and congregation will follow the 11 a.m. Sunday service.A traditional service will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 24. The church offices are closed Nov. 25 and 26.

GracewayBeth Ackelson and Ruth Ferko will provide the special music at the 10 a.m. Sunday service of GraceWay Community Church. Thanksgiving baskets will be delivered after the morning service.Names for the Giving Tree must be submitted by Sunday.

Hill U.P.The confirmation class of Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St., will meet from 9:15 to 10:15 Sunday in the youth lounge.Youths are invited to the midnight showing of Harry Potter tomorrow.Club 56 will have game night from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the church.Bring soups for the symphony luncheon to the church by 1 p.m. tomorrow.

Meridian U.P.Attendees at the 11 a.m. service of Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave., will preview the 2011 Church Centennial. Holy Communion will be observed.Evangelism Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.Deacons will decorate the church for Christmas at 4 p.m. Nov. 27.

Mt. Chestnut PresbyThe Sunday school of Mt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422, will hold an open house Sunday to meet and greet the Sunday school teachers.Thanksgiving Eve worship is at 7 p.m. Nov. 24.

New Life Christian MinistriesNew Life Christian Ministries meets at South Butler Primary School, 328 Knoch Road, Saxonburg. The mission team that served at Seneca Hills Bible Camp will share on Sunday.Bring hot chocolate or cookies to worship if donating for the 7 p.m. Nov. 26 Saxonburg Christmas Parade open house.Call Rich McCarty at 724-766-9047 to serve Saturday on the East Liberty Food Kitchen Team.

North Main St. Church of GodCelebrate Recovery will host “Soup du jour” night at 6 tonight at North Main Street Church of God, 1201 North Main Street Extension.Young Adults “Encounter” meets at 7 p.m. Friday in the Haven.Men’s ministry movie night starts at 6 p.m. Saturday. Bring meat to grill and $3 for sides and drinks.MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) meets at 6 p.m. Sunday.All church and dinner programs are canceled next Thursday.

Old Union PresbyThe Women’s Association of Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will lead worship Sunday as part of Thank Offering Sunday.Youth group meets after worship Sunday help at the Presbytery Resource Center and enjoy Fun For All.The film “Pray the Devil Back to Hell” will be shown at 7 p.m. Sunday.The church growth team meets after worship Sunday.Sunday is the deadline to submit entries for the Christmas ornament contest.

Park United PresbyBreakfast with the “King” for youth is at 6:15 a.m. Friday at Burger King.A worship meeting will be at 7 p.m. Monday in Park Hall. The senior luncheon is at noon Tuesday in Park Hall. Cost is $6.

Rider LutheranThe women’s group WORTH meets at 7 tonight at Rider Lutheran Church, 189 Rider Church Road, West Sunbury. The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Sunday.

Saint Andrews U.P.Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Friday for the U-Name-It Auction at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 East Jefferson St. The auction starts at 7 p.m.Dinner with Friends meets at 6 p.m. Dec. 11 at Rose Haven Bed and Breakfast. RSVP to Barb Gallagher.Hanging of the Greens will follow worship on Nov. 28.

St. Luke’s Evangelical LutheranThe Kidz Club of St Luke’s Evangelical Lutheran, 310 W Main St, Saxonburg, will have pizza and movie night Friday in Centennial Hall.Sunday school celebrates Funday Sunday this week. Communion will be shared at 8:15 and 10:45 a.m.The Sanctuary will open from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday for Community Quiet Time.Community Thanksgiving worship on Wednesday is at noon at Buffalo Presbyterian and at 7 p.m. at Zion Methodist.To lend or donate hand-held spotlights for the Light Up Night Christmas float, contact the office or Sue Beatty and Chris Savannah.

St. John U.C.C.Thanksgiving reflections will be part of the 10 a.m. worship service Sunday at St. Johns United Church of Christ, 501 East Main St., Evans City.Solid Rock Cafe Youth Group will start a progressive dinner Sunday by meeting at the church at 5 p.m.A pasta dinner will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Penn Mar Plaza in Mars.

St. Mark’s Evangelical LutheranSt. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., will hold forums at 5 p.m. Saturday in the Chapel, from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Sunday in Fellowship Hall and from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Nov. 28 in the Sanctuary to prepare for the Dec. 5 congregational meeting.Eve Bible Study will be Tuesday in the Lounge.Thanksgiving Eve service is at 7 p.m. Nov. 24RSVP for the 4F Christmas Dinner from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 12.

Summit PresbyThe youth group of Summit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Dr., will hold a pizza sale from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Friday.The youth group meets at 5 p.m. Sunday for their Thanksgiving dinner.Bring your estimate of giving card to worship at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. A congregational meeting will follow.Community Thanksgiving services will be at Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. at Buffalo Presbyterian Church and 7 p.m. at Zion Methodist Church.The church office is closed Nov. 25 and 26.

Trinity LutheranChrist the King Sunday will be celebrated with Holy Communion at 6:30 p.m. Saturday and at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township.Family Advent Night will be at 5 p.m. Sunday.Trinity will share a service with Faith United Presbyterian Church at 7 p.m. Nov. 24 at their sanctuary.Trinity Youth are selling Giant Eagle gift cards at the church office daily from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Meals on Wheels needs volunteers. Call 724-285-3815 or 724-285-9573.

White Oak Springs PresbyThe Thankoffering and gathering service will be at 9:45 a.m. Sunday at the White Oak Springs Presbyterian Church, 102 Shannon Road, Renfrew. Bring nonperishable food items for the Evans City Food Cupboard.

Zion U.M.Zion United Methodist Church, 438 Bear Creek Road, Sarver, will decorate the church from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday.The community Thanksgiving service will be at 7 p.m. Nov. 24 at Zion UMC.Volunteers are needed to reconstruct the north wall in room 1.

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