Religion Calendar

Saturday, August 21, 1999

Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organization

3221 E. Manoa Road
A celebration of Raksha Bhandan, an ancient Indian festival commemorating the pure love found in the true relationship of brother and sister, 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Calvary by the Sea Lutheran Church

5339 Kalanianaole Highway, 377-5477
Annual production of "Clown Sunday"with mime, dance, drama and music at services, 10 a.m. Sept. 26. Refreshments and fellowship, including ice cream treats, to follow. Volunteers needed in the support areas of makeup, setup and takedown, greeters and ushers. Rehearsals begin Thursday.

Calvary Chapel

1190 Nuuanu Ave., 524-0844
Meeting to join the Boy Scouts of America, 1 p.m. tomorrow in the Center Lobby Classroom. Boys from first to fifth grades are eligible.

Central Union Church

1660 S Beretania St., 941-0957
Lewis and Christine Trusty will speak about "Filming Under the Sea," 10-11 a.m. Tuesday in the Women's Building. Free. Parking available.

Christ Church Uniting Disciples
and Presbyterians and
Keolumana United Methodist

1300 Kailua Road, 262-6911; 1425 Keolu Drive, 262-7979.
Glen Lockwood, disaster services director of the Hawaii Chapter of the American Red Cross, will speak on "Refugee Experience," his recent experiences with Kosovo refugees, 6:30 p.m. tomorrow. Slide presentation and discussion included.

First Unitarian Church of Honolulu

2500 Pali Highway, 595-4047
Ohana potluck supper and games night, 6 p.m. Wednesday.
Work party, 1-5 p.m. next Saturday.

Harris United Methodist Church

20 S. Vineyard Blvd., 536-9602
Japanese Visitors Marriage Blessing Ministry is seeking a volunteer or contract worker to set up and take down the sanctuary for blessing ceremonies, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Split shift. Call Patrick Zukemura at 947-2517.

Hawaiian Islands Ministries

988-9777
Brad Wong of the Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, a group that ministers to college students, will discuss the benefits and influence of Christian ministry in universities, on the "Hawaiian Islands Ministries Radio Magazine," 1-2 p.m. Tuesday on KAIM Radio, AM 870.
The 1999 Hawaii Pastors Conference for Hawaii pastors, church staff and lay leaders is Sept. 7-9 at St. Stephen's Diocesan Center, 6301 Pali Highway. Speakers include Peter Chao, John Ng, Mark Chan and Samuel Lan from the Eagles Communication Team. Register by Aug. 30 on first-come, first-served basis. Cost is $210 per person and $190 to register as a group from the same church. Fees include one night's lodging, all meals and conference materials. Fax at 988-9777 or e-mail at HIMOffice@aol.com for information.

Honolulu Diamond Sangha

2747 Waiomao Road, 735-1347
Introduction to the theory, posture and method of Zen Buddhist meditation, 9 a.m.-noon next Saturday at Palolo Zen Center. Free. No reservations needed.

Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin

1727 Pali Highway, 536-7044
Women's association 1999 bazaar, including baked goods, crafts, food, plants and white elephants, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. tomorrow.

Kailua Christian Church

317 Manono St.
The Kailua Christian Women's Club will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a buffet luncheon, 10:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 1 at Mid-Pacific Country Club, 266 Kaelepulu Drive. Program features Gretchen Engel of "Creative Memories," who will show how to preserve photographs; classical soloist Lisa Lee; and speaker Marcia Budnikas. Cost is $12; valet parking, $2. Reserve by Friday. Call Janet at 247-1185 or Jane at 261-8752. Child care available for $2. Newcomers to Hawaii and military wives welcome.

Nuuanu Congregational ChurcH

2651 Pali Highway, 595-3935
The Revs. Tom Fujita, Yoko Asada and To'olefua Paogofie will present a joint multicultural outdoor worship service with the Samoan Congregational Church of Nuuanu and the Japanese-speaking congregation, 9:30 a.m. tomorrow. Potluck and intergenerational games to follow.
The Children's Choir is accepting preregistrations for the fall program. Pre-register by tomorrow.

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church

1404 University Ave.
Craft fair, next Saturday. Proceeds go to tuition assistance fund.

St. John Lutheran Church

1004 Kailua Road
Second annual confirmation class to get acquainted, weed a neglected garden, eat pizza, watch a movie and have fun, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 29. RSVP by Friday.

Star of the Sea Parish

4470 Aliikoa St., 734-0396 or 732-6836
Thrift store sale to support the Rev. John Hopkinson's missionary activities to help the poor in the outermost parts of Bolivia, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. next Saturday, Aug. 30 and Sept. 1, 3 and 4.

Trinity Missionary Baptist Church

3950 Paine Circle, 422-1372
Service to install the Rev. Houston McLendon of Greenville, Texas, 3 p.m. Aug. 29. Formal reception to follow.

Unity Church of Hawaii

3608 Diamond Head Circle, 735-4436
Dan Millman, former world champion athlete, university coach and faculty member at Stanford and University of California at Berkeley, will be featured at a reception and workshop, "Everyday Enlightenment, The Twelve Gateways to Spirit." Reception and book signing 5:30-6:45 p.m., and presentation with questions and answers at 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday. Cost is $20 for presentation and $25 for presentation and reception.
World Peace Prayer Ceremony, 7-8 tonight. Reception to follow.

Waipahu United Church of Christ

94-330 Mokuola St., 677-3317
Annual picnic and outdoor worship tomorrow at Lani Kamahao Campsite in Hauula. Carpool from church by 9 a.m.

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