TODAY

Wesley Methodist Church Sunday School Car Wash, Whitney Institute grounds, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds to the Bermuda Red Cross.

November 19 - 20

Cornerstone Bible Fellowship Presents Marriage Retreat 2010 at the Riddells Bay Golf and Country Club with guest speakers Michael and Amy Smalley. Topics include 'When the Truth is Hard to Swallow' and 'Letting God Handle the Hard Stuff' amongs others. Complete package is $240, conference, gala dinner and dance. Comedy show and dynamic marriage reunion. Conference only is $140. Space limited to 60 couples. Romantic evening $130 with gala dinner dance, comedy show and Dynamic Marriage Reunion. To register telephone 295-9640.

November 27 - 28

The Bermuda Chamber Choir presents Händel's Messiah at the Museum and Favourite Christmas Carols. The Bermuda School of Music Treble Choir and Suzuki String Orchestra will be featured. The event takes place in the Queen's Exhibit Hall, National Museum, Dockyard. On Saturday and Sunday at 6.30 p.m. and Sunday Children's matinee at 3 p.m. . Ferry Service Saturday Only Hamilton at 5.30 p.m. and leaving Dockyard at 9 p.m. Tickets Adults: $40 and Students $20, are available at CTravel on Queen Street (292-3033) and Bermuda School of Music (296-5100).

December 5

Wesley Methodist Church Missions Committee Chili lunch and wreath-making in the church hall following 11 a.m. service.

MONDAYS

Transforming Arts Association and Ministry Basic presentation skills, 6.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. E-mail transformingarts@gmail.com or call 335-6444. Online registration: Transformingarts.com

New Genesis Kingdom agenda, Opportunity Workshop auditorium, corner Roberts Avenue/Palmetto Road, 7.30 p.m. Pastors: Dwight and Melody-Dawn Grant. 338-1928/278-1299 or e-mail newgenesisffhotmail.com

St. Monica's Church, 8 St. Monica's Road, Pembroke. Free homework and IT assistance programme, 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Weekly sessions in IT Centre, church hall lower level. School-aged children/adults welcomed.

Transforming Arts Association and Ministry Transforming arts classes: audio visual, decorating made easy, liturgical dance (youth and adult). Further information: e-mail transformingarts@gmail.com or call 335-6444. Online registration: Transformingarts.com.

Meditation Group Holy Trinity Church, Trinity Church Road, Bailey's Bay 6.30 to 7 p.m. People of any faith (or none) welcome.

TUESDAYS

Prayer and Bible Study New Life Church of the Nazarene, Collectors Hill, Smith's 7 p.m.

Bible Study The Bermuda Bible Institute meets at T.N. Tatem Middle School. Every Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Further information: e-mail bermuda.bible.institute@gmail.com">bermuda.bible.institute@gmail.com Tel 537-6480

WEDNESDAYS

Catalyst Men's meeting for fellowship, Bible reflection and prayer 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. second Wednesday each month, Cathedral Hall, Church Street. Strengthening men for service.

THURSDAYS

Baha'i Faith Weekly discussions on Baha'i Spiritual Solutions to today's problems. 6.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. All welcome. Baha'i National Centre, Brunswick Street, Hamilton. Phone 293-2517 (Anthony Ball).

Bermuda Islamic Cultural Centre: Islam in focus Tune to ZBM radio 1340 AM, 6.15 p.m. to 7 p.m. Islamic news, world affairs, teachings from the Holy Qura'n and discussion.

Body of Christ: Bible studies, Call 735-1964 or e-mail kks logic.bm.

Community Contact Ministry: Service and Bible study, 6.30 a.m., St. Augustine's Church, Smith's Hill, Pembroke. 292-0253.

Evangelical Church Closer Walk Club (for seniors), 1 Mission Road, Paget. Monthly meetings for prayer, bible devotions, activities, fun outings. Telephone 236-2294 for times/dates. All welcome.

Transforming Arts Association and Ministry Transforming arts class: Functional graphics. Sign language. e-mail transformingarts@gmail.com or call 335-6444. Go to Transformingarts.com.

Nehemiah Bible Conference Institute Revival Assembly every week at 23 Ewing Street, Hamilton, from 7.30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Topic: God's Plan of the Ages. All are welcome. For more information contact 238-5983.

FRIDAYS

African Hebrew Israelites: New World classes on the African Edenic presence in the Bible and the Holy Land; spiritual upliftment classes, Dellwood Middle School, 6.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Call 294-4134.

SATURDAYS

Transforming Arts Association and Ministry Banner class, 10 a.m. to 12 noon. For details: e-mail transformingartsgmail.com or call 335-6444. Online registration: Transforming_arts.com

Bilingual worship (Spanish/English) Cuando (When): Cada Sabado (Every Saturday) Hora (Time): 6.30 p.m. Lugar (Place): Warwick Seventh-Day Adventist Church Fellowship Hall, 92 South Shore Road, Warwick via Bus No. 7 Todos bienvenidos (all are welcomed). Para mas informacion: e-mail: ministeriohermandad@hotmail.com. Call236-0077 or 537-4857 (VM).

SUNDAYS

Free Giveaway of clothing and more. Last Sunday of each month 12-4 p.m. Somerset Seventh Day Adventist Church, 9 Beacon Hill, Somerset

Community Bible School Southampton Seventh-Day Adventist Church 6.30-7.30 p.m. Led by Pastor Sydney Gibbons. All members of the community welcome.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 15 Wilkinson Avenue (next to Crystal Caves). Sacrament meeting 10.30 a.m. call 747-0479 (Elders' cell).

Youth Group Meeting St. Mark's Anglican Church, Smith's. 4 p.m. at the Parish Hall every second Sunday commencing November 14. All teenagers are welcome to come along for games, recreation, activities and fellowship. Call Fr. Peter Green at 236-8360 for additional information.

The New Apostolic Church on Horseshoe Road, Southampton will have 10 a.m. services.

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