Religion: Week of Jan. 25
At the Bible Chapel, Night to Shine, a prom night experience centered on God’s love for people with special needs ages 14 and older, will be held on Feb. 10, with churches around the world participating. To register as a guest or volunteer, visit biblechapel.org.
At Christ United Methodist Church, Bethel Park, Christ UMC Cabaret will be held from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Feb. 4, in the Christian Life Center. Entertainment will be provided by church youth. There will be a silent auction, prizes and a dinner catered by Babyface’s Café and Catering. The menu will include chicken Romano, sliced beef tenderloin with au jus sauce, green beans almondine, or pasta rosa (tomato cream sauce), tossed salad, rolls, beverage and dessert. Cost is $20 per person. All proceeds will support the summer Youth Mission Trip and Chapel Choir (youth choir) Tour. For more information, email Bradley Fitch at bfitch@christumc.net.
• Spaghetti Dinners are back, from 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 9, in the Christian Life Center, and continuing the second Thursday of every month. The menu includes spaghetti and sauce, salad, dessert and beverage. The cost is a donation.
• The Legacy Journey, a seven-week, Biblically-based class that teaches how to truly live and leave a legacy for generations to come, will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 15 through April 5 (no class March 1). Come to the first session (first week) for no charge with no obligation. Through video teaching, class discussions and interactive small-group activities, participants will learn a biblical framework for living intentionally now so that later you’ll be able to leave a legacy. Cost (after first class) is $109. To register, visit www.daveramsey.com/legacy/classes/1034812.
• GROWednesdays features dinner, fellowship and faith development for the entire family. Visit the website for more information and for a complete schedule.
For more information, visit www.christumc.net.
At Crossroads Church of Christ, located on Thomas Road in McMurray, Bible study for all ages begins at 9:30 a.m. Sunday (nursery available), followed by worship at 10:30 (nursery and cry room available).
• Life Connections, 5:30 p.m. Sundays. Participate in informal discussions with other Christians. Topics include “Becoming the Answer to Prayer” and “Exploring Christian Movies.” Food provided. Call for details.
For more information, call Jay at 724-941-4942.
At Crossroads Ministries, Finleyville, “Clubhouse Kids” runs from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Wednesdays for children ages 3 through fifth grade. The evening includes high-energy worship, interactive games and crafts, and is free and open to all. For more information, call children’s ministry director Cortney Hodgson at 724-348-1620. For more information, visit www.crsmin.com.
At In His Presence Church, Venetia, a special study series called Foundations of Honor is held at 7 p.m. Wednesday evenings. This teaching series is by well-known author and speaker Danny Silk and gives insight into creating strong relationships in every area of our lives. This week’s topic is Long-term Relationships: How to Make and Keep Them.
• Women’s meeting, 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 3. Coffee, prayer and fellowship with other area women from a variety of churches. Light refreshments will be served.
The church is located on Brookwood Road. For more information, visit ihpchurchpa.com.
At Mt. Lebanon Evangelical Presbyterian Church, located on Washington Road, “Family Fusion” for all ages will be held at 6 p.m. beginning Feb. 8 with dinner followed by age appropriate classes from 7 to 8 p.m. Financial Peace University will be one of the after dinner options. Learn practical steps to take control of you money, build wealth, give generously and secure your family’s future, in the nine-week lessons led by Tom Weaver. Materials for the class must be ordered in advance, so if you would like to participate go to www.daveramsey.com/fpu/classes, enter your zip code to see the church listed, click on the class information and register. Then, purchase the materials from the website in advance of the first class. Materials will not be available from the church. For more information, email Thomas.l.weaver@gmail.com. To inquire about childcare, email agardner@mlepc.org or call 412-531-3387. For more information, visit www.mlepc.org.
At Peters Creek Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Pastor Brandt will begin a new sermon series entitled “Getting the Best Out of Life’s Challenges.” Worship is held at 11 a.m. Sunday school classes for children and adults is held at 9:45 a.m. Children’s Sunday school is preceded with a special singing time at 9:30 a.m. Youth group is held at 6 p.m. Sundays. PCEPC meets in the Parish Hall of St. David’s Episcopal Church, located on East McMurray Road in Venetia. For more information, visit www.peterscreekchurch.org.
At South Hills Assembly of God, Bethel Park, a new session of GriefShare, led by Pastor Pat Sutton, meets from 10 a.m. to noon or from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, through March 30. Find help for the grieving process through this Bible-based support group consisting of DVD teaching followed by discussion and sharing with others on the same journey. Join anytime and return for any missed classes. Registration fee of $15 includes a workbook.
• CommuniTea, women’s Bible study/fellowship for all ages, meets 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 3. Led by Sue Willis with a variety of dynamic teachers/speakers, the theme is Women of Influence. Free childcare provided with prior registration.
• The Alpha Course, 6 to 9:30 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 3-April 7. A free dinner is provided, with DVD teaching and small group discussion to introduce the basics of Christianity. Alpha is for everyone, especially those investigating Christianity, newcomers to the church, new Christians and those who want to learn more. Call to register.
• Lunch Bunch Bible study and luncheon for adults, noon to 2 p.m. Feb. 9. Cost is $6 and includes lunch. RSVP by Feb. 7.
For more information, visit www.southhillsassembly.org.
At St. Bernard Parish, Mt. Lebanon, the Bible study Ephesians: Discover Your Inheritance is held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays, through March 13, in Clairvaux Hall (below the church). In this eight-part Bible study, given by Jeff Cavins, participants will: Discover what it means to be not just a son or daughter of God, but an heir to all he has to give; Learn about the great mystery of how we can love one another as Christ loves the church; Find out that you have a place in God’s “plan of sheer goodness.” Registration fee (workbook cost) is $20. Send payment and registration information including your name, phone number and email, to: St. Bernard Parish, 311 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15216. For more information, contact Julianna at 412-531-0559 or jmdhaag@hotmail.com.
At St. Valentine’s Church, Bethel Park, the Women’s Guild and Christian Mothers will hold their Queen of Hearts card party at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 4 in Frawley Hall. Tickets are $20 and include lunch, 80 baskets to bid on, raffles and other surprises. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 412-831-0556.
• Family Bingo Night, 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 10 in Frawley Hall, to celebrate the church’s 50th anniversary. Admission is free. The concession stand will be stocked with snacks and drinks. Bingo cards are $1 each (four chances to win). This is an all-ages event.
• World Marriage Day will be celebrated on Feb. 12 with a Mass at 10:30 a.m. for all couples married from the parish in the last 50 years. A coffee and donut reception for these couples and their families will follow. A photo area will be set up where these couples can share stories or photographs of their special day (photos will be returned).
At Trinity United Methodist Church, McMurray, a six-week small group Bible study titled “New Year – New You! Becoming the person God created you to be!” will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays, through Feb. 22 at the church located on Center Church Road. Based on the life of Abraham and how his life was blessed by God and in turn blessed all future generations, the study is connected to a sermon series Pastor Jeff is preaching on Sunday mornings at 9:30 and 11 a.m. For more information, call Pastor Jeff at 724-941-4770.