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Marsden First United Methodist Church, 151 South Road, Smith's, is serving as a help centre for anyone in need. Anyone requiring meals or other special needs can call the church at 293-8422 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.. The service will run at least until Saturday, September 20.

Coming Events

Anglican Cathedral: The Alpha Course commenced with a celebration supper on September 5 at 6.30 p.m. in the Cathedral Hall Church. The Alpha Course discusses the basics of Christian faith over a period of 11 weeks. For information call Angela Roberts on 295-1302.

Children of Destiny' begins on Friday, September 12, to Friday, October 3, at New Testament Church of God, Heritage Worship Centre. Activities your child might enjoy are: karate, voice training, cooking, introduction to sign language, instrumental music, introduction to debating, liturgical dancing, and introduction to public speaking. Choose two activities and register by calling 292-5214 for more information. Starting at 6.30 - 7.15 p.m. biblical instruction; 7.30 - 8.15 p.m., hands on experience.

September 23 - November 18

St. Michael's Church, Paget will be hosting the New Life in the Spirit Seminar for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. The introductory and signup session will take place on September 23 at 7.30 p.m. The Seminar will be held on seven consecutive Tuesdays beginning on October 7. For further information, please call the Office of the Bishop at 232-4414. All are welcome.

St. Paul's AME Church: Gospel concert on Saturday, September 27 at 7.30 p.m.

Regular Events

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 or 237-2312.

Baha'i Faith: Lunchtime prayers will be held every Thursday from 12 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.

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 "Acts of the Apostles" every Monday evening at the Paget Gospel Chapel (by kind permission) at 7.30 p.m. Those of any denomination, or none, are welcome.

Have you ever wanted to just site down and talk casually about religion and spirituality, what the Bible means and how we interpret it? Join us at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, the pink church on the corner of Court and Church Streets. Bring your lunch and come share your thoughts. Open to everyone. Call Duncan 292 7601.

The Evangelical Church: 1 Mission Road Paget. Bible Study and prayer are held Tuesday evenings at 7.30 p.m. A warm welcome awaits you.

Exousia Christian Fellowship: West End Primary School, invites you to Bible Study and Prayer on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. Call 293-3118.

First Church of the Nazarene: in Smith's invite all to their Wednesday Prayer and Bible Study at 7 p.m. For more information call 236-0227.

First Church of Christ Scientist: Cedar Avenue, welcomes all to its Wednesday evening meeting at 8 p.m. Tel. 292-6030.

Hamilton Citadel Adult Drop-in Centre: 10 North Street, near Dellwood School invites you , every Thursday from 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. There will be lunch snacks, singing, reminiscing, story-telling, Bible study and meaningful interaction. No Charge. All adults welcome. For more information call 296-6740.

The Hospital Christian Fellowship Group: is nondenominational and invites speakers at each Wednesday meeting from 6 to 6.45 p.m. on the first floor near the continuing care unit. Patients are involved.

Islamic Studies: classes are being offered in Islamic Studies, the Koran and Arabic on Sunday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon. All Muslims and non-Muslims are invited to attend. A small fee will be charged. Call Masjid Muhammad at 292-5986 for more information.

Mindfulness Practice Community of Bermuda: and living in awareness following teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh, Wednesdays at 7.30 p.m. Call 236 4988.

The New Evangel Church: Flatts, invites you to meetings on Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m.

The New Testament Church of God: Heritage Worship Centre, attend inspiring, informal and relevant "debates" each Tuesday night at 7.30 p.m. in Heritage Hall.

The New Testament Church of God, Southside: invites all to attend Ladies' and Men's hour of prayer on alternate Mondays at 7.30 p.m., Christian Adventure Bible Classes on Tuesdays at 7.30 p.m., and fun games and fellowship for pre-teens and teens on Fridays at 8 p.m.

The New Testament Church of God, Heritage Hall: invite you to spend one hour with God every Thursday from 1 to 2 p.m. at Heritage Hall in the city of Hamilton.

Paget Gospel Chapel: Middle Road, Paget, Join us for the following weekly services: Tuesdays, Ladies' Fellowship at 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Bible Study and Prayer at 8 p.m. Fridays, Young Strivers (age 6-12) meet for activities at 4 p.m. and the New Horizons Group (age 13 and up) meet at 7.30 p.m.

Prison Fellowship Bermuda: invites all to participate in its "Adopt an Inmate" Ministry. Any Church can adopt an inmate who is being released from prison and help him make a good start in a new life. For complete information call 236-7414.

Rastafarian Community Programme: invite all to participate in its free dinner for the homeless every third Sunday in each month at the Bermuda Industrial Union Headquarters at 6 p.m.

The Roman Catholic Life Teen Ministry: St. Theresa's Cathedral Hall, Laffan Street, invites all young people to its weekly bible study on Thursdays at 7.15 p.m. until 9 p.m. The Life Teen mass will be held at the Cathedral at 7.30 p.m. on Sunday's for the summer months.

St. George's Bay Bible School: No. 6 St. George's Bay Road, in-depth Bible Study on the life of Christ every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Church of Christ. It is possible to earn college credits through the school. For more information telephone 234-2972 or 234-3172.

Touch Through Me Ministries: 7 Malabar Road, Sandys Parish, invites you to attend mid-week services on Tuesdays at 7.30 p.m. and Prayer on Friday Nights.

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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 Thursday to Cathy Stovell. Please include a contact number. Telephone: 295-5881 Fax: 292-2498.