Around the Churches
TOMORROW
New Testament Church of God, Cedar Hill, Warwick: Annual family day services at 11.30 a.m. and 7 p.m.with guest speaker Joan Simmons of St. Paul's AME.
New Testament Church of God, Heritage Worship Centre: Special emphasis on men. Fathers encouraged to bring their family to church and to Sunday school. There will be participation by the students in a skit, singing, and liturgical dance at Sunday school at 9.45 a.m.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Kuumba singers of Harvard University in concert in Bermuda.
January 28 - February 2. Wednesday, January 28 7 p.m. at Marsden United Methodist Church. Thursday, January 29, lunchtime concert at 12.15 in the foyer at City Hall and a special schools presentation at 2 p.m. at Ruth Seaton James auditorium (call 296 5278 to reserve seats). Friday, January 30 at 7 p.m. Somerset 7th Day Adventist Church. Sunday, February 1 10.30 a.m. at Cornerstone Baptist Church, also at 4 p.m. at Allen Temple AME in Somerset.
Anglican Churches in Bermuda:Welcome home Sunday on February 1. Anglicans who for various reasons haven't attended church regularly are encouraged to come back and see what they have been missing. For service times in your Parish, check the regular Anglican Church advertisement in this section.
Grace Methodist Church: Take-out/sit-in dinner on Friday, January 30 from 5 to 7 p.m. Call 292 6525.
New Testament Church of God: farewell services for Pastor Smith and his wife from Friday, February 6 - Sunday February 8. Friday, February 6 at 7.30 p.m. celebration service with guest speaker Rev. Dr. Blair Bishop of Jamaica; Saturday, February 7 gala banquet in Heritage Hall; Sunday, February 8 celebration service at 8 a.m. with guest speaker Bishop Blair tributes from pastors ministers and government officials. 5 p.m. command performance with choirs from Bethel AME Church, Seventh Day Adventist Church, Apex Four also Geoffrey and Maria, Gayna Joynes and Grace Landy, liturgical dancers and drama by Patricia Nesbitt.
St Augustine's:Welcome home service Sunday, February 1 at 9.15 a.m.
St John's Pembroke: Welcome home service Sunday, February 1 at 8 a.m. and 9.15 a.m.
St. Mark's Church: Choir members are needed for all sections. Persons must be available Sunday mornings and Thursday evenings. For more information call Jean Motyer, the choir director on 295 2834.
St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church, South Shore Road, Paget: White Elephant sale on Saturday, February 7 from 9 to 1 p.m.
St Monica's Mission: Welcome home service Sunday, February 1 at 11.15 a.m.
REGULAREVENTS
African Hebrew Israelites of Jerusalem: The New World classes on the African Edenic Presence in the Bible and the Holy Land and classes of spiritual upliftment every Friday from 6.30 to 8.30 p.m. at Dellwood Middle School. Speaker: Ayton Ha Cohen, anointed priest from Israel. For more information call 294-4134.
Baha'i Faith: Lunchtime prayers will be held every Thursday from noon to 2 p.m. All denominations are welcome. Bring lunch to eat in the Hall and then join us for prayers. For further information call 292-2723.
Bermuda Islamic Centre: Tune in to hear Islamic news, world affairs teachings from the Holy Qura'n and more every Thursday at 9 a.m. on the Muslim Broadcast Network, 1230 AM Radio.
Cobbs Hill Gospel Chapel: 70 Cobbs Hill Road, Warwick, Join us on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. for Prayer and Ministry and Youth Group on Fridays at 8 p.m. All are welcome. Contact 236-6070 or 236-9413.
Cobbs Hill Methodist Church, Warwick: Sundays at 7 p.m. Rev. Veronica Outerbridge presents 'Exploring the Word of God'.
Community Contact Ministry: Service and Bible study 6.30 a.m. every Thursday morning at St. Augustine's Church, Smith's Hill, Pembroke. Additionally there will be a Prayer Line open for your requests every Wednesday from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. Call 292-3758.
Community Bible Study International: Invites you to study the New Testament Church at work in the 'Revelation' every Monday evening at the Paget Gospel Chapel (by kind permission) at 7 p.m. Those of any denomination, or none, are welcome.
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Hamilton: Tower study group on Tuesdays at 12.30 bring your lunch. Any and all can sit and casually talk about religion and spirituality. Call Duncan at 292-7601.
St. John's Church, Pembroke: Encore Thrift Store is open every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for sales and receiving goods.
The Evangelical Church: 1 Mission Road, Paget: Bible Study and prayer are held Tuesday evenings at 7.30 p.m.
Exousia Christian Fellowship: West End Primary School, Bible study and prayer on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. Call 293-3118.
First Church of the Nazarene, Smith's: Wednesday prayer and Bible study at 7 p.m. For more information call 236-0227.
First Church of Christ Scientist: Cedar Avenue, Wednesday evening meeting at 8 p.m. Tel. 292-6030.
New Testament Church of God, Heritage Worship Centre: Bring your lunch and share each Thursday in Bible teachings from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Bring your friends.
New Testament Church of God, Sandys: Services moved to Somerset Primary School on Gilbert Lane until further notice.
New Testament Church of God, Southside Chapel: Temporary relocation to the Galley Building at 631 Tommy Fox Road, Southside, St. David's. Follow the Southside Road past Pizza House, next left turn leading to tennis courts, second building on the right. Sunday service at 10 a.m.; Sunday school at 11 a.m. Midweek services have been cancelled.
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Please note: This is a free service of The Royal Gazette. Special religious events are listed in the Around the Churches column and published in each Saturday edition. Entries for inclusion should be delivered by 12 noon on Wednesday to Cathy Stovell. Please include a contact number. Telephone: 295-5881 Fax: 292-2498 or email cstovellroyalgazette.bm.