TODAY

Women Aglow Meeting, Astwood Hall, Church Street, 9.45 a.m. Come and praise the Lord. All women welcome. Further information: Brenda Webb ( 293-0955, fax 293-4157.

TOMORROW

New Testament Church of God, Greater Smith Hill. Worship 'Celebration of Youth' rally, 11.30 a.m. Service includes skit with youth participation, exhortations from school teachers, and special prayer for all students beginning or returning to school. Special music from youth department. All welcome. Further information: ShirleyDawn Richardson ( 293-4107.

FUTURE EVENTS

SEPTEMBER 11

St. Theresa's Cathedral Prayer Service for peace in the world and an end to violence here and abroad 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. It will consist of hymns, readings from Scripture and other sources, as well as special prayers. Service will conclude with benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. All are invited and encouraged to attend.

SEPTEMBER 16

AME Church Bermuda Conference Honoree breakfast, St. Paul Centennial Hall, 7.30 a.m. Tickets: $30. Honorees: Rev. Conway M. Simmons, Sis. Doyleen Trott, Sis. Amelia Durrant. Buffet breakfast includes codfish and potatoes.

SEPTEMBER 17

Community Contact Ministry Eighth anniversary celebration, Happy Valley Child Care Centre, Pembroke, 8 a.m. Programme includes visiting guest preacher and Somerset Brigade Band. Further information: Pastor J. Alton Thompson ( 292-0253.

Heard Chapel AME Annual ushers' service, 4 p.m. Speaker: Rev. Rudolph Ebbin.

SEPTEMBER 23

St. John AME Church Pre-women's day 'Sunrise to Sunset' retreat. Speakers include Rev. Deyone Douglas, Rev. Judith Gardner, Rev. Yvonne Ramsay and Rev. Dianne Tacklyn. Registration: adults $60, seniors/students $45 (incl. breakfast and lunch). Further information/registration: Church office ( 293-8606 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or ( 293-3404 5.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Come start your spiritual/physical transformation.

SEPTEMBER 26

Love Alive Ministries Bermuda Sonfest 2006 (Training Institute and New Artist Showcase), Fairmont Southampton Princess, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Further information/registration: www.BermudaSonfest.com or ( 236-5656.

REGULAR EVENTS

WEDNESDAYS

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

St. Peter's Church Holy communion 7.30 a.m.

THURSDAYS

Baha'i Faith: Lunchtime prayers every Thursday 12 noon to 2 p.m. All denominations welcome. Further information: ( 292-2723.

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

Body of Christ: Bible studies every Thursday 6.30 p.m., residence of Mr. and Mrs. Kotoni Simmons, 7 Stadium Heights, Devonshire HM 15. Further information: Mr. Simmons after 6 p.m. ( 292-0425 or e-mail kkslogic.bm.

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

FRIDAYS

African Hebrew Israelites: New World classes on the African Edenic presence in the Bible and the Holy Land and classes of spiritual upliftment every Friday 6.30 to 8.30 p.m. at Dellwood Middle School. Further information: ( 294-4134.

SUNDAYS

Emmanuel Methodist Church, Southampton Fellowship hour (social with delicious refreshments) third Sunday each month following 11 a.m. worship service.

New Genesis A fellowship of families seeking the Kingdom. Worship at 11 a.m., Bermuda Underwater Institute, The Lane, Pembroke. Further information ( 335-1299 or 333-0605. Rev. Dwight and Rev. Melody-Dawn Grant, Pastors.

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