Pollard United Methodist Church will have a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at 3030 Copeland Rd.

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 Empowerment Church, 325 S. Broadway Ave., in Tyler will have an International Day of Prayer at 6 p.m. on Sunday. The purpose will be to pray for the persecuted church around the world with The Voice of the Martyrs representative Ken Hicks.

 The East Texas community is invited to mark All Saints Day at an Evensong of Remembrance sung by the chancel choir of First Presbyterian Church in Tyler. The Evensong of Remembrance is part of the church’s fine arts series and will be held in the church’s sanctuary at 230 West Rusk St. at 6 p.m. on Sunday. All are welcome.

 The I Stand Sunday Rally and National Simulcast put on by the Family Research Council and other partners is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Sunday with a rebroadcast at 8 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. Speakers from around the nation will gather at Grace Community Church, 14505 Gulf Freeway, in Houston to talk about the freedom to live out faith free of government intrusion or monitoring. Confirmed speakers include Mike Huckabee, former Arkansas governor; Phil Robertson of “Duck Dynasty” and Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council. Visit www.istandsunday.com for more information.

 New Victory Temple Church in Daingerfield will have the “What’s Under Your Hat?” program at 5 p.m. on Nov. 8 at the Morris County Annex, 500 Broadnax St., in Daingerfield. The event will include gospel singers, a fashion show, door prizes and fellowship. Tickets cost $5 in advance. Call 903-856-5554 or 903-856-3514 for more information.

 A Call to Leadership Men’s Conference is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 8 at Macedonia Baptist Church, 615 John Milton St., in Chandler. All are welcome to attend the free event. Lunch will be provided. The Rev. Ralph Caraway, pastor of St. Louis Baptist Church in Tyler, is the keynote speaker. Other speakers include: Melvin Snoddy of Pleasant Green Baptist Church in Longview, Minister Lester Dewberry of the Peoples Missionary Baptist Church in Tyler, Pastor Rick Gray of Faith Baptist Church in Chandler, Branden Johnson of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Winona, Minister Brandon Wynne of Faith Baptist Church in Chandler and Minister Sean Little of First United Methodist Church in Chandler.

 First United Methodist Church in Athens at 225 Lovers Lane will have its Annual Holiday Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 8 and 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 9. A barbecue lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. on Nov. 9 for $10 per plate. Takeout is available. The bazaar will include handcrafted, painted wood products, fabric items, jewelry and floral crafts, a bake sale, “Second Time Around” table and quilt raffle. Call 903-675-2675 for more information.

 Highland Presbyterian Church, at 3101 Paluxy Drive in Tyler, will hold a Veteran’s Day service from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Nov. 9. A reception will follow.

n The Parental Care Ministries Banquet is scheduled for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Nov. 11 at the CrossWalk Conference Center, 1607 Troup Highway, in Tyler. Tickets cost $20 per person or $160 per table. Registration will close on Monday. Special guests will include Pastor Emmy, Daniel Wallace and Grace Strings.

n Spring Chapel C.M.E. Church will have an 88th birthday and appreciation celebration for the Rev. Arrillia Brager at 2 p.m. on Nov. 29. The Rev. Dewayne McCallister will be the pastor.