Butler Church of the NazareneMusic for the 10:45 a.m. Sunday service at Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68, will be provided by Millie Martsolf and Vonda Mishler. Children's Church will be led by Betty McIndoe and the nursery leader will be Missy Watterson.An all-church community dinner will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Christ Community U.M.A new adult Sunday school class will meet at 9:45 a.m. Sundays this week and running through Nov. 28 at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, Butler Township. The class will be led by the Rev. Mary Grey Emmett, who will provide insight into the spiritual gifts given to each person.Sign-up sheets are posted in the narthex for members planning to decorate their cars for Trunk or Treat on Oct. 29.Get to Know You gatherings will be held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in the church lounge, hosted by Judith Kastelan. Groups are also invited to meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Kennedy home and at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Mikesell residence. To sign up and for directions, call the church office.Come and Get It will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. The theme is Alaska, and attendees should wear winter hats and mittens to dinner.

Christ's OutreachChrist's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave, will host a bonfire at the Hixon farm for all COC youth and friends following the Saturday night service. Open gym activities are canceled this week.A bell choir is currently being organized. Those interested in participating should contact Vicki Palmer or the church office. First rehearsal will be held from 4:40 to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 22.

Cornerstone BaptistCornerstone Baptist Church, 771 Mercer Road, Butler will host a pastor appreciation dinner after the morning service Oct. 22. Church families should sign up at the Welcome Center to bring one of the items listed.Members of the congregation are reminded to save seeds for planting on the church grounds next spring.

Covenant PresbyThe Rev. Brad McKoy of Ellwood City will lead the Seekers Class Sunday at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St. He will speak on Servantheart Ministires International, a Christian mission and relief agency, which he co-founded. The class meets at 9:45 a.m. in the Assembly Room.

First U.M.The Intercessory Prayer Ministry Meeting, originally scheduled for Tuesday, has been rescheduled for 6:30 p.m. Oct. 24 in Ritts Chapel. First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St.

Glade Run U.P.The ordination of Jennifer Dillner Haddox will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia.The first evaluation night for the Upward Basketball program will be held Friday at the Glade Run gym. For information, call 724-898-1016.Members of the mission team will leave at 8:30 a.m. Saturday to assist at the East Liberty Soup Kitchen. Volunteers are welcome.There will be no Youth Group on Sunday.There will be no organized prayer meetings in October, November and December.

Gospel FellowshipDuring the last five years, members of Gospel Fellowship Church, 161 McFann Road, Valencia, have made three short-term missionary trips to Osorno, Chile, to work with a small Presbyterian Church and an all-girls orphanage. Gary and Sue Gilmore, full-time missionaries at the orphanage, will visit the church Sunday to talk about their work.The Gilmores will speak during the 9:45 a.m. Sunday school hour and at the 6:30 p.m. service. For information, call 724-586-6025

Grace @ Calvary LutheranThe youth group of Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., will visit Lutherlyn at 10 a.m. Saturday to pick pumpkins. They will also have a Make-a-Movie night at 4 p.m. Saturday. ASteelers party for youth is planned at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Wagner home.

GraceWay CommunityBeth Yost, Joyce Moore, Patty Miller and Pastor Dave West will provide music for the 10 a.m. Sunday service at GraceWay Community Church.GraceWay Youth are selling 2007 Scripture Calendars as a fundraising event. To order a calendar, call Amber Crowe at 724-504-7264 or see any youth group member. Cost is $6 per calendar.The Wednesday evening adult Bible study will begin a new study, "Turning Knowledge Into Wisdom," at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Rocky Mountain Deli.

Hill U.P.This Sunday is Soup's On Sunday at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St. Soup will be sold for $5 a quart after the 10:30 a.m. service. Proceeds benefit youth mission trips.Gratitude weekend will be observed at the 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 10:30 a.m. Sunday services.Anew adult Bible study will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The study will focus on the uniqueness of John's Gospel.

Mars U.P.The Rev. Roger Nicholson will serve as guest pastor for the 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday services at Mars United Presbyterian Church, 232 Crowe Ave.The 80+ birthday party will be held at noon Sunday in the Social Hall.

MERIDIAN ROAD SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTOn Oct. 28, the Meridian Road Seventh-day Adventist Church, 290 Meridian Road, formerly the Butler Seventh-day Adventist Church, will celebrate 50 years of fellowship. Sabbath school is at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. A fellowship potluck will follow.

Meridian U.P.The Above Average Dinner for adults age 50 and over will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday in McCaslin Hall at Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave. The deacons will host the event.

New Life Christian MinistriesThe middle school youth of New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch School Auditorium, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg, will serve at the East Liberty Food Kitchen on Oct. 21. For details, contact Chris Marshall at 724-898-1940.FaithWeaver Friends for Children in grades kindergarten-2 will be held from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Tuesday at Outlook Pointe, Roebling Room, 100 Bella Court, Saxonburg. For details, contact Lisa Johns at 724-283-2647.FaithWeaver Friends for children in grades 3-5 will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. Oct. 19 in the home of Pam Huber. For details, contact her at 724-831-0381.The Harvest Festival will be held Oct. 22. For details, visit www.NewLifeXn.org.

North Main Street church of GodThe Pumpkin Patch presented by the youth group of North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext., will be held through Oct. 31. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. Sundays.The Parent/Infant Dedication Class will meet at 9:30 a.m. Sunday in the Conference Room. Call the church office at 724-285-4214 for information or to sign up.Discovery classes 101, 201, 301 and 401 will meet at 1 p.m. Sunday in Fellowship Hall. Class 401, 301 and 201 participants, please bring Class 101 notebooks.

Old Union PresbyThe Church Growth Team of Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will meet after worship Sunday.To help with planning for the Oct. 21 Fall Fest, sign up in the back of the church.

Park U.P.Park United Presbyterian Church of Zelienople will host its annual fall festival and carnival for children from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday in fellowship hall. Admittance is free and donations will be accepted.

Saint Andrews U.P.The mission team of Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 East Jefferson St., will meet at noon Tuesday.Donations of Scottish pastries are needed for the luncheon to be held Oct. 29. Recipes are available in the Narthex.

St. John U.C.C.Harvest Home will be celebrated during the 11 a.m. Sunday service at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City. Attendees should take canned goods or non-perishable food items for the Evans City Food Cupboard.New pastor, the Rev. Dr. Verna Call, will be installed at 3 p.m. Sunday. Fellowship and refreshments will follow the installation service.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranA congregational meeting will be held Sunday at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., to discuss and vote on the renovation for the church. The meeting will follow the 10 a.m. service, which will be the only service held this week. Sunday school will be at 8:45 a.m.Drawings for the projects are on display in the chapel. For information, contact members of the Property Committee.Cookie Care Packing will be held at 9 a.m. Monday in Schramm Hall. Cookies should be delivered to Schramm Hall by 9 a.m. Monday. Cookies should be divided into individual sandwich bags.The Rev. Strobel will complete his ministry at St. Mark's Oct. 22. There will be a gathering in the chapel following the 8:30 a.m. service to say farewell to Strobel and to welcome organist, Karen Krenitsky.Carl Hollenbaugh, organist emeritus, will perform an organ recital at 4 p.m. Oct. 29 in the church sanctuary. A reception will follow in the chapel.

St. Peter's EpiscopalThe worship committee of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St., will meet at 11:45 a.m. Sunday.The church will host the Diocesan ECW meeting and United Thank Offering Ingathering at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 21. Bishop Henry Scriven will be the celebrant and preacher for the Eucharist. The guest speaker, Canon Mary Hays, will talk about "Living Like Jesus, the Art of Mentoring Others." A catered lunch will be served at a cost of $12. Reservations are due to Lydia Jamison by Sunday.

St. Richard R.C.St. Richard Roman Catholic Church, 3841 Dickey Road, Gibsonia, will celebrate a Mass of healing for Charismatics at 7 p.m. Friday. Members of the Prayer Group will be available following Mass for personal prayer time.The women of the parish will participate in a retreat on Friday through Sunday at the St. Paul Retreat Center in the Southside. Call 724-444-1971 for information.The church will offer free blood pressure screening at 9 a.m. Sunday.Eucharistic Adoration will be held from 7:45 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, and from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday.The adults only Oktoberfest will be held at 6 p.m. Oct. 21 and will feature a German meal. Musical entertainment will be provided by the Dick Tady Orchestra. Door prizes will be given and the St. Richard Parish grand raffle will be held. Child care will be provided offsite. Children must be pre-registered. Cost is $25 per ticket.

Springdale LutheranThe sacrament of Holy Communion will be shared at the 11 a.m. Sunday service at Springdale Lutheran Church, 1061 Mahood Road, Concord Township. Afellowship luncheon will follow the service.

Trinity LutheranThe celebration of the Lord's Supper will be observed at the 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 a.m. Sunday services at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township. The Saturday evening service will be a Healing Service.Information on the Simply Giving electronic contribution program will be distributed during all weekend services.Members are asked to complete and return their Time and Talent sheets to the church by Oct. 22.The Women Quilters and Sewers will be meeting at 9 a.m. on Oct. 19 at the church to work on quilts.

Trinity PresbyVolunteers from Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., will serve the community meal from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church.The youth group is in the process of a fundraising event and will be selling candy bars for $1 each. Chocolate-covered pretzel rods are also being sold in packages of 2 for $1.A new member class is being formed for this fall. For information, contact the Rev. Bill King.Tickets are still available for the soup and sandwich supper to be held at 6 p.m. Saturday. Cost is $4 or free for children younger than 10. For reservations, call the church office at 724-287-7464.

West Sunbury U.P.The Mission and Stewardship Committee of West Sunbury United Presbyterian Church, 215 East Church St., West Sunbury, will accept completed offering cards through Oct. 22. Cards can be mailed to the church office or placed in the offering plate.Sunday is the last day to register for the fourth mission trip to Slidell, La., to assist with Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts. A$50 deposit is due in the church office upon registration.Adonation jar has been placed in the vestibule to receive monetary donations for the Moniteau Food Pantry. The program collects donations each year to purchase fresh produce for distribution with pantry items for Thanksgiving and Christmas. The cost for last year's purchases were $2,500.The Fellowship Committee is asking for monetary donations for goodie boxes for college students and service personnel. Families of students and service people should call the church office at 724-637-2436 to verify names and addresses.The Christian Education Committee is creating shoeboxes filled with presents for underprivileged children in foreign countries for Operation Christmas Child. Church members may decorate their own shoebox to fill with gifts or take one from the narthex. Boxes should be filled with gifts for a boy or girl and returned to the church by Nov. 19. Monetary donations are also being accepted to ship the boxes. Cost is $7 per box.

Zion LutheranThe Sacrament of Holy Communion will be shared at the 9 a.m. Sunday service of Zion Lutheran Church, 266 Zion Church Road, Concord Township.