Jamaican cop speaks
at prayer breakfast
A top-ranking member of the Jamaican police force will be the speaker at the annual Hawaii Prayer Breakfast, April 1 at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Coral Ballroom.
Deputy Superintendent Ivan Brown continued on the Caribbean island force despite a crippling attack by an escaped convict 24 years ago. His experience led the department to re-evaluate its stand against employing disabled police officers.
Tickets for the breakfast, which will begin at 7 a.m., are available at $19 each by calling 486-8986.
Music, water sports and team competition, food and a program of spiritual testimony are on the "Spring Break '99" program Monday at Ala Moana Beach Park.
The beach party for teen-agers, from 1 to 7 p.m., will be sponsored by Hawaii Youth for Christ. The events will center around the ocean-side platform in the middle of the park.
Teams from several island high schools will compete at tug-of-war, water balloon fights and sports events. The organization's executive director, Kelii Akina, will speak.
Aquarian Foundation, 2440 Kuhio Ave.: A video by William Bacon III titled "Tibet -- A Moment in Time" will be shown, 11 a.m. tomorrow. Free.
Healing service, 7 p.m. Wednesday. For information, call 926-8134.
Calvary Episcopal Church, 45-435 Aumoku St.: Brenda Abe and the Nursing Homes Ministry will sing 3:15 p.m. at Ann Pearl and 4:15 p.m. at Kahanaola tomorrow.
Church of the Crossroads, 1212 University Ave.: Public forum on "Gambling in the Aloha State," 9 a.m.-noon next Saturday, state Legislature auditorium.
Community Church of Honolulu, 2345 Nuuanu Ave.: Fritz Fritschel, chaplain at Hospice Hawaii, speaks on "Grieving and Healing," 7 p.m. Friday. Dinner, 6 p.m., $5. For reservations, call Jade at 595-7541.
First Christian Church, 1516 Kewalo: The Riverside Community College Chorus from California will perform during the 10:30 a.m. service tomorrow.
First Unitarian Church of Honolulu, 2500 Pali Highway: Kahu Julia speaks during the 10:15 a.m. service tomorrow.
Hawaii Youth for Christ: "Spring Break '99" will be held at 1 p.m. Monday. For information, call 944-3301.
Honolulu Diamond Sangha, 2747 Waiomao Road: Introduction to Zen Buddhist meditation, 9 a.m.-noon next Saturday, Palolo Zen Center, 2747 Waiomao Road. Reservations not needed. Promptness requested. Information, 735-1347.
International College and Graduate School, 20 Dowsett Ave.: Dr. Anson Rainey will speak on "Bringing the Bible Down to Earth," noon Thursday in the first-floor hall. Rainey is an archaeologist and geographer at the University of Tel Aviv in Israel. Free. For information, call Robert Littman at 373-3742.
Makiki Christian Church, 829 Pensacola St.: All-church cleanup day, 8:30 a.m. next Saturday.
Temple Emanu-El, 2550 Pali Highway: Ken Aronowitz leads a class on music for the Passover seder, 7:30-9 p.m. Thursday in the Weinberg Room. Tape recorders welcomed. Cost: $4. For information, call Fran Margulies at 373-2561.
Waipahu United Church of Christ, 94-330 Mokuola St.: The Rev. Chris Eng will preach on "Bringing the Dead Back to Life" during the 8 a.m. worship service tomorrow. Eng will also lead a study group titled "Understanding Cults," 1 p.m. Tuesday.
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