Abba Christian CenterScott Lewis will lead the 10 a.m. Sunday service at Abba Christian Center, Slippery Rock Middle School, 201 Kiester Road, Slippery Rock. Theresa Burnworth will provide music.

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 Gordon Thompson and Jim Rea. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Ron Reagle of Franklin, Nazarene District Evangelist.Children's talent practices will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Caravan Kids Club will follow from 6:30 to 8 p.m.Paper towels and liquid hand soap are being collected during March for the hospitality ministry.Members seeking tickets to the Pfeifers' Concert March 23 at Butler County Community College should contact Darlene Johns by March 18.

Christ Community U.M.Members of Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, are invited to attend a council and leadership gathering at 7:30 p.m. today. Larry Homitsky, Western Pennsylvania Conference Council Steward, will present a discussion on ministry strengthening in the local church.A discussion about the currently released movie, "Amazing Grace," will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday in the VIP room at Panera Bread.Blood pressure screenings will be available following all weekend services.Donations of cereal are being accepted during March. Baskets for contributions are located in the narthex.

Christ's OutreachDwight Morrison and Michelle Huff will present music for the Sunday service at Christ's Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave.The Bryan College Chorale will present a spring chorale concert at 7 p.m. today. A fellowship dinner will be held at 5:45 p.m.The COC Crusaders children's Bible quizzing team will travel to Meadville Friday for an invitational meet.

Community AllianceJohn Bechtel, missionary to Hong Kong, will speak at the Sunday morning and evening services at Community Alliance Church, 800 Mercer Road, Center Township.

Community LifeThe youth of Community Life Church, McQuistion Elementary School, will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. March 15 at Butler County Family YMCA, 339 N. Washington St.

Cornerstone BaptistThe Rev. Michael David will be the guest speaker at the 11 a.m. Sunday service at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 771 Mercer Road, Center Township. Music will be provided by Bob Atkinson.

Covenant PresbySunday is Hunger Sunday at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St. Members should take one or more items for the Covenant Food Cupboard and a dollar or more for the Presbyterian community dinners.The Seekers Class will view and discuss the PBS series of videos, "From Jesus to Christ," Sundays until April 8. The Rev. Jim Swanson will lead the discussion. The class meets at 9:45 a.m. Sundays in the Assembly Room.

First BaptistThe Berean Sunday school class of First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will hold a soup and salad social at 5 p.m. Friday in the Baptist Youth Center.Acraft night will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the youth center for the women of the church.

First English LutheranAhealing service will be held at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St.The church is now collecting addresses of friends and family serving in the military. Cards will be sent to contacts periodically.The senior high youth will gather for a movie at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at the church. The junior youth will also gather at that time for a Spring Fun event.

First Presby of BakerstownFirst Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown, 5825 Heckert Road, Bakerstown, will host an adult education class, "The Big Find,"from 10 to 10:50 a.m. Sunday and March 18 in Fellowship Hall. Ron Tappy of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary will lead the class. For information, call the church at 724-443-1555.

Glade Run U.P.The deacons of Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, will host a blood drive from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. March 15 in Fellowship Hall. For appointments, call 724-898-1223.Boy Scout Troop 58 will hold their Pinewood Derby starting at 7 a.m. Saturday.

GraceWay CommunityMark Schoenfeld and Joyce Moore will provide music for the 10 a.m. Sunday service at GraceWay Community Church, Center Township Elementary School, Mercer Road, Center Township.GraceWay youth, families and leadership will have a potluck dinner after the Sunday service at the home of the Rankins.

Hill U.P.The One Great Hour of Sharing offering begins Sunday at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St. The collection continues until Easter with a sharing calendar for families to learn about how their contributions help people around the world.Celebrate a Life donation envelopes are available on the bulletin board for members wishing to make a gift honoring family or friends. The Celebrate a Life party will be held after the 10:30 a.m. service March 25.The adult fellowship group will meet at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at the church to travel to The Villa in Cadogan for dinner. For details, contact John Richards or Kathy Ruffel.Donations of baked goods for Meals on Wheels will be accepted April 1 in Fellowship Hall. Contributions should not include nuts, chocolate or icing.

New Life Christian MinistriesThe Palm Sunday mission emphasis of New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch School Auditorium, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg, will be Blessing Bags. Attendees should pack a small or large brown paper bag with non-perishable food items. Bags will be available Sunday and March 18 and 25. Donations will be collected April 1.Dinner for Eight, a social and fellowship time for adults, will be held at 6 p.m. March 24. The host home will provide the main course and others attending will bring side dishes. Reservations are required. Sign-ups are available on Sundays or by contacting Karen Schiebel at 724-586-2241 or karen@newlifexn.org.

North Main St. Church of GodNorth Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Ext., will host a new Saturday night contemporary service at 6:27 p.m. Saturday at The Haven. The weekly, family-focused service is geared toward young adults. The service will include biblical teaching, contemporary music, a children's moment, gourmet coffee bar, snack shop, dramas and a prayer tree. Leaders will be the Rev. Brian Smith, Brad French and Jeremy Plaisted.A hymn sing will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday in the Parlor. Music will be provided by Karen Milasincic and devotions by Marilyn Shoup. Refreshments will follow.The Handbell Choir will resume rehearsals at 7 p.m. Monday in room 209.The Women of the Church of God will hold a soup and salad luncheon at noon March 18 in Fellowship Hall. Tickets are $8 per person or $2 for children age 10 and younger. Tickets must be purchased by March 14.

Old Union PresbyOld Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars, will hold a fellowship dinner after worship Sunday. Those able should take a dish to share.Rehearsals for "See You in Bells" will be held Tuesday and Thursday evenings. See Lorene Winner for a script and details.The Presbytery will offer leadership training March 18 at Glade Run Church. Information is available in the back of the church.The bus for the Gaither homecoming concert will leave the church at 5:30 p.m. Friday. Participants should take $17.50 for the price of the ticket. Checks should be made payable to the church.Acts for the March 25 Talent should sign up in the back of the church.

Saint Andrews U.P.The Kids in Christ's Klub of Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 East Jefferson St., will be studying the Parables of Jesus from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays.Breakfast with the Bunny will be held at 9:30 a.m. March 24. The event starts with breakfast and includes games, crafts, an Easter egg hunt and visits with the Easter Bunny. Sign up sheets are located in the church.

Saxonburg Memorial PresbyThe preschool at Saxonburg Memorial Presbyterian Church, Main Street, Saxonburg, is accepting registration, for information, call 724-352-0770.AWoman's Retreat will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 17 in Centennial Hall. The speaker will be Susan Reichart. Asalad buffet luncheon will be served. Cost is $10 per person. For information, contact Carol Hines at 724-352-3910The Ladies Dine Out will be held at 6 p.m. March 19 at the Hardwood Café. For information, call 724-352-0770.

Springdale LutheranThe Sacrament of Holy Communion will be shared at the 8:45 a.m. Sunday service at Springdale Lutheran Church, 1061 Mahood Road, Concord Township.

St. John U.C.C.ATaizé service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City. Taizé is a sung prayer and healing service for spiritual renewal.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranOrders are now being taken at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., for Easter flowers to adorn the church April 8. Cost is $9 for a potted lily, tulip, hyacinth, fern basket or ivy. Plants can be given in memory of or honor of someone. Deadline to order is March 25. For dedication forms, call the church office.The women of the church will meet at 9 a.m. Monday to pack cookies to be sent to church members away from home. To submit contact information for a member to receive a care package, call the church office. Volunteers are needed to help pack boxes.The office staff is in need of volunteers to prepare the church newsletter for mailing and to stuff the church bulletins. For information, call Jean Baxter at 724-287-7570 or the church office at 724-287.6741.Girl Scouts and their leaders will be honored at services March 17 and 18.

St. Richard R.C.Gary Molitor will lead "Mary's Way of the Cross" at 7 p.m. Friday at St. Richard Roman Catholic Church, 3841 Dickey Road, Gibsonia. Immediately following Stations of the Cross, the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed and Daniel Strudwick, youth minister, will speak on the Fruits of the Spirit.On Saturday, the church will sponsor a pilgrimage to Holy Sepulcher Church in Middlesex Township, where the Rev. Dan Maurer will share a spiritual reflection and lead a tour of the church. The group will then travel to St. Paul Roman Catholic Church in Butler, where the Rev. Harry Bielewicz will share a spiritual reflection and lead a tour of the church. Cost for the pilgrimage is $5. The bus will leave the church parking lot at noon and return at 4 p.m. For information, call the church office at 724-444-1971.A baptism preparation class for parents planning to have their children baptized will be held at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday.The St. Richard Pastoral Council is holding two Visioning Sessions for members of the parish to discuss the future of the church. The first session will be at 6:30 p.m. March 15 and the second will be at 1:15 p.m. March 18. All parishioners are encouraged to attend one of the sessions.

Summit PresbyYouth of Summit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Drive, Jefferson Township, will participate in the 30-Hour Famine Friday and Saturday. The fundraising event raises awareness about world hunger. Participants will also serve at the World Vision Distribution Center Saturday morning. Donations for World Vision can be made by mailing checks payable to World Vision to Summit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Drive, Butler, PA 16002.Acolytes will meet at 10 a.m. Sunday at the church. There will be no youth group meeting Sunday.

Trinity LutheranTrinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township,The 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 Rev. Cawkins of Trinity Northside will lead the service as part of the pulpit exchange.A trip to Heinz Chapel for compline service is planned Sunday. Participants will leave the church at 5 p.m. and return at around 10:30 p.m. The trip includes a dinner stop. To sign up, call the church office at 724-287-1977.Katie's Kitchen is in need of volunteers to serve from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursdays. To volunteer, call Nancy Nicklas at 724-282-4791.

Trinity PresbyThe deacons of Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township, are taking orders for Easter flowers. Orders are due March 19 and can be placed using the order forms in the Sunday bulletin. Checks should be made payable to the Board of Deacons.Trinity Fellowship will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday in Fellowship Hall. Robin Miller of Thompson-Miller Funeral Home will speak about O'Shea, the home's service dog. Participants should sign up in the narthex.Peanut butter and jelly will be collected during March for the Covenant Food Cupboard. Donations should be placed in the shopping cart in the narthex.The Mission Committee is resuming the Trinity Storehouse. Members are asked to bring a non-perishable food item every week to the narthex. The collection point is in the narthex. Details are available in the church office.The church softball team sign-up sheet is on the table in the narthex for anyone interested in playing this year. For information, contact Jeff Orsborn at 724-285-9233.Donations of baked goods for Meals on Wheels will be collected April 1 and 15. Participants should sign up in the narthex. Donations should be wrapped for freezing.

Valencia PresbyThe "Hands of Faith" Puppet Ministry will provide the Children's Message for the Sunday service at Valencia Presbyterian Church, 80 Sterrett St., Valencia.The Rev. Gary Weston and his wife, Bev, will host a get-acquainted dinner at 5 p.m. Sunday at their home for anyone interested in knowing more about the church or becoming a member. To attend, call the church office at 724-625-2002.The Working Women of Valencia Presbyterian Church will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at Applebee's. To attend, call the church office.The men of the church will hold a fellowship dinner at 7 p.m. Wednesday at King's Restaurant on Route 8.

Zion LutheranThe Sacrament of Holy Communion will be shared at the 11 a.m. Sunday service at Zion Lutheran Church, 266 Zion Church Road.

Zion U.M.The Rev. Kathy Mikesell will offer a New Beginnings class to help participants grow in their Christian faith, during the Sunday school hour. The class will begin at 9:30 a.m. Sundays through March 25 in Fellowship Hall.The Jerusalem Marketplace Experience for youth and adults will be held Sundays throughout March. A soup/bread supper will be served at 5 p.m. in room 9 each Sunday and activities will follow at 5:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. There will be no youth group meetings until after Easter so that all can participate. For reservations, contact the church office at 724-353-1720.