TODAY

The New Testament Church of God Heritage Worship Centre: Breakfast of Champions, Leadership summit 2004/2005 weekend celebrations Saturday, September 17 at 10 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. in seminars. Bishop Courtney Williams from USA will be the speaker.

TOMORROW

Heard Chapel AME: Ushers Day on Sunday, September 18 at 4 p.m. with speaker Lanel Greyton.

The New Testament Church of God Heritage Worship Centre: Breakfast of Champions, Leadership summit 2004/2005 weekend celebrations Sunday, September 18 at Bishop Williams wil be the guest speaker at 11a.m. , at 6.30 p.m. Pastor William Lee Jr. will officiate in the presentation of certificates to the graduates.

UPCOMING

Bethel AME, Shelly Bay: Present a tribute to the Apex Four quartet on Friday, September 30 at The Fairmont Southampton Princess - 7 p.m. meet and greet and 7.30 dinner and entertainment. Dress formal and tickets are $85 each.

St. Mark's, Smiths: White elephant sale on Saturday, October 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church hall. Books, plants, baked goods preserves and more.

St. Mark's, Smiths: Blessing of pets service to mark the feat of St. Francis of Assisi on Sunday October 2 at 10.30 a.m. Please bring your pets for a blessing.

The New Testament Church of God, Cedar Hill: Celebatory service honouring Pastor Rev. Eugene Joell and his wife for 25 years of service on Sunday, September 25 at Heritage Worship Centre at 4 p.m.. Guest speaker will be Rev. Lorne Bean of Bright Temple AME Church. There will be ministry in song and liturgical dance.

Bishop Vernon G. Lambe Sr. and the First Church of God of Bermuda will host the "Walking in Faith and Favour" Nation Changing Conference from October 17-23 at Wyndham Bermuda Resort and Spa.

The conference will cover several topics including economic empowerment. Bishop Eddie L. Long, Dr. Miles Monroe and Jerome Edmondson are some of the featured guest speakers. There will also be musical performances by Donnie McClurkin and Stephen Hurd. For more information about the conference visit www.ncc2005.org.

REGULAR

The African Hebrew Israelites: 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. Call 294-4134.

Baha'i Faith: Lunchtime prayers will be held every Thursday from noon to 2 p.m. All denominations are welcome. 292-2723.

Bermuda Islamic Cultural Centre: Islam in Focus every Thursday from 6.15 p.m. - 7 p.m. on radio 1340 am. Islamic news, world affairs teachings from the Holy Qura'n and discussion.

Church of Christ: Bible studies every Thursday evening at 7.30 p.m. at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Kotoni Simmons, 7 Stadium Heights, Devonshire HM 15. For information call Mr. Simmons after 6 p.m. at 292-0425 or e-mail kslogic.bm.

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. 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.

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