TODAY

Ebenezer Methdosit Church, York Street St. George's: Sale and lunch on Saturday, November 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Baked goods, plants books and second-hand items will be on sale home-made lunch of pea or barley soup with rolls and desserts for $6.

Intercession and Restoration Ministries: Present 'International Prophetic Encounter' at Elbow Beach Hotel workshops are scheduled for Saturday, November 22 from 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Worship services on Sunday are scheduled at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Vernon Temple AME Church, Southampton: Special events for young people aged 16 to 23. Rev. Troy Thomas of Dover, Delaware will talk on the topic 'What's Money Got to do with it' and 'Mind Your Own Business' on Saturday, November 22 from 9.30 a.m. to noon.

TOMORROW

Bermuda Cathedral: The Diocesan Guild will hold a Thanksgiving service at 4 p.m. with lay reader Kenneth Spurling preaching.

Christ Church Warwick: The Bermuda Bible Society presents an afternoon of music praise at 3 p.m.. Tickets are $20.

Intercession and Restoration Ministries: Present 'International Prophetic Encounter' at Elbow Beach Hotel November. Worship services are scheduled at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Grace Methodist Church, North Shore, Pembroke: Annual Women's Day services on Sunday, November 23. The theme - 'Women in Battle on their Knees'. Guest speaker at the 11 a.m. service will be Dr. Muriel Wade Smith and at the 4 p.m. service Rev. Marilyn Lambe will speak.

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Hamilton: Guest speaker at the Sunday service will be Rev. Karsten Decker.

St. Augustine's: Pre Thanksgiving dinner at St Augustine's Hall from noon to 3 p.m. Adults $12 children under 12 $10. Eat in or take out.

Rockaway Seventh Day Adventist Church: Free health screenings from 5 to 7 p.m.. There will be blood pressure, blood glucose and cholesterol testing.

Salvation Army, Hamilton Citadel: A pre-Thanksgiving service and luncheon on Sunday, November 23. Service is at 11 a.m. with guest speaker Kalmar Richards, principal of CedarBridge Academy. There will also be a 4 p.m. service.

Somerset Methodist Church: Annual Harvest service on Sunday, November 23 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Allan Walker.

COMINGEVENTS

Rockaway Seventh Day Adventist Church: Two week crusade with Pastor St. Clare M. Phipps on the topic 'The King is Coming' begins Sunday, November 16 and ends on Sunday, November 30. Services will run nightly from 7 to 8 p.m. Free health screenings from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, November 23. There will be blood pressure, blood glucose and cholesterol testing.

St. James' Church and St. Michael's Chapel: Annual Thanksgiving supper on Thursday, November 27 at St. James' Church Hall from 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.. Call Myra Bristol for tickets at 234-0255 or the church office on 234-0834.

St. John's Church, Pembroke: Saturday Bible studies on the history of Israel take place at 9.30 a.m. in the choir room of the church and study classes on Genesis and Exodus take place at 9.30 a.m. in the Hinson Cooper room of the church.

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 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.

Cobbs Hill Methodist Church, Warwick: Sundays at 7 p.m. Rev. Veronica Outerbridge presents 'Exploring the Word of God' this week she will deal with the topics 'The Gift of Tongues' and 'The Fruit of the Spirit'.

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.

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.

Mindfulness Practice of Bermuda: Practicing living in the now. Teachings of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh and other well-known mindfulness teachers. Every Sunday at 5.14 to 6.44 p.m. The Health Co-op, 82 South Shore Road (next to Surfside) Telephone 236-4988, email mpcibl.bm. or visit www.plumvillage.org Community of Bermuda Meditation and living in awareness, following the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. Learn how to live less stressful lives. Wednesday, 7.30 p.m. John or Jeanie 236-4988 for location and further information.

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.