['TIS THE SEASON]

THIS WEEKEND

Central Baptist Church, 1217 Nehoa St., 528-6833. "Celebrate Life!" a Christmas musical telling the story of Jesus. 7 p.m. tomorrow. Free.

Central Union Church, 1660 S. Beretania St., 941-0957. Christmas Drive-Thru. Live actors and animals re-create scenes from the Gospel stories of Jesus' birth. Volunteer to be in the cast, or drive or walk through and enjoy the pageantry. 6-9 p.m. tonight on the church lawn.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Honolulu Tabernacle, 1560 Beretania St. Christmas Concert featuring the Honolulu Stake Tabernacle Concert Choir, Youth Choir, Children Choir and Concert Orchestra. 7 p.m. tonight and tomorrow night. Free.

Church of Keauhou, 2801 E. Manoa Rd., 988-8618. Holiday Candlelight Service. 6 p.m. tomorrow. Refreshments to follow.

First Unitarian Church of Honolulu, 2500 Pali Hwy., 595-4047. "Re-Kindling the Light," a poem sermon and service. 10:15 a.m. tomorrow. Come hear why the pope was right to move Christ Mass from June to December.

Grace Bible Church, 1052 Ilima Dr., 595-6381. Christmas service. 9 a.m. tomorrow in McKinley High School Auditorium. There will be special activities for children ages 3-10.

International Baptist Church, 20 Dowsett Ave., 595-6352. Christmas Program, featuring music by the Hand Bell Choir, songs performed by the children, Scripture readings and special music. 10 a.m. tomorrow.

Kapahulu Bible Church, 3224 Kaunaoa St., 734-3727. "Ring the Bells," a Christmas cantata. 10:15 a.m. tomorrow.

Makiki Christian Church, 829 Pensacola St., 594-6446. "Celebrating Jesus!" a performance by the combined church choirs. 7:45 and 9:30 a.m. tomorrow.

Manoa Valley Church, 2728 Huapala St., 988-3271. Family worship service, featuring the Nu Oli Singers in a presentation of the Christmas cantata "Journey of Promises." 9 a.m. tomorrow.

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1404 University Ave., 946-4223. Children's Christmas Program. 9 a.m. tomorrow.

St. Andrew's Cathedral, Queen Emma Square, 524-2822. The Labyrinth will be available in Davies Hall from 7:30 a.m. to noon tomorrow.

Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Pacific, 930 Lunalilo St., 521-7220.

>> Great Vespers, 5 p.m. today.

>> Sunday Before Christmas services. Matins at 8:30 a.m. tomorrow, Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. The Christmas Pageant by Sunday School students will follow church services.

Waikiki Beach Chaplaincy, 923-3137. Christmas Concert. 6:30 p.m. tomorrow at Hilton Hawaiian Village, poolside stage.

Waipahu United Church of Christ, 94-330 Mokuola St., 677-3317. Family Worship Service and Christmas Program, 9:30 a.m. tomorrow.

Windward United Church of Christ, 38 Kaneohe Bay Dr., 254-3802. "Three Wee Kings," a children's musical pageant. 10 a.m. tomorrow.

Dec. 24 & 25

Calvary Chapel of Honolulu, 1190 Nuuanu Ave., 524-0844. Keiki Celebration at 5 p.m. Monday. Early service at 7 p.m.; late service at 9 p.m.

Central Union Church, 1660 S. Beretania St., 941-0957.

>> Family and child-oriented Christmas Eve worship service of carols and Scripture, 5 p.m. Monday.

>> Christmas service of lessons and carols, 10 a.m. Tuesday.

Christ Church Uniting Disciples & Presbyterians, 1300 Kailua Rd., 262-6911. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 7 p.m. Monday.

Christ Lutheran Church of Mililani, 95-1361 Meheula Pkwy., 623-9229. Family Christmas Program, 5:30 p.m. Monday. Festival Eucharist with carols and candlelight, 7:30 and 11:30 p.m.

Christ United Methodist Church, 1639 Keeaumoku St., 536-7244. Christmas Eve Service in both English and Korean, 7 p.m. Monday.

Community Lutheran Church, 4429 Malaai St., Pearl City, 422-2933.

>> Christmas Eve Children's Service, 6 p.m. Monday. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 10 p.m.

>> Christmas Day Festival Worship, 10 a.m. Tuesday.

Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 780 Keolu Dr., Kailua, 262-4548.

>> Carols, 8:30 p.m. Monday. Christmas Eve Service, 9 p.m.

>> Christmas Service, 9 a.m. Tuesday.

First Unitarian Church of Honolulu, 2500 Pali Hwy., 595-4047. Christmas Eve Service, 6 p.m. Monday. Bring goodies to share in the fellowship time after the service.

Harris United Methodist Church, 20 S. Vineyard Blvd., 536-9602. Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship Services, featuring the "Star Over Bethlehem" pageant, carols, and instrumental and choir music. 7 and 10 p.m. Monday.

International Baptist Church, 20 Dowsett Ave., 595-6352. Candlelight Communion Christmas Eve Service, featuring Christmas carols and music by the Hand Bell Choir. 6 p.m. Monday. Light refreshments after the service.

Kaimuki Christian Church, 1117 Koko Head Ave. Family Candlelight Service. 5 p.m. Monday. Additional Candlelight Services at 7 and 11 p.m.

Kapahulu Bible Church, 3224 Kaunaoa St., 734-3727. Candlelight Christmas Eve Service and Holy Communion. 6:30 p.m. Monday.

Lutheran Church of Honolulu, 1730 Punahou St., 941-2566.

>> Christmas Eve Candlelight Eucharist, 5:30 p.m. Monday.

>> Festival Choral Eucharist, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday.

Makiki Christian Church, 829 Pensacola St., 594-6446. "Celebrating Jesus!" 7 p.m. Monday.

Nuuanu Congregational Church, 2651 Pali Hwy., 595-3935. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, featuring a play from the Sunday school children, the Touch of Brass Ensemble, the Chancel Choir and a choir from the Japanese-speaking congregation. 7 p.m. Monday.

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1404 University Ave., 946-4223.

>> Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. 7 p.m. Monday.

>> Christmas Day Service of Hymns & Carols. 9 a.m. Tuesday.

St. John Lutheran Church, 1004 Kailua Rd., 261-5787. Family/Children Christmas Eve Service, 5 p.m. Monday. Christmas Eve Candlelight Services, 7 and 11 p.m.

St. Matthew's Episcopal Church-Waimanalo, 45-054 Ehukai St., 259-8664.

>> Christmas Eve Vigil and Caroling, 10:30 p.m. Monday. First Celebration of Christmas with Holy Eucharist, 11 p.m.

>> Celebration of Christmas with Holy Eucharist, 8:30 a.m. Tuesday.

Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Pacific, 930 Lunalilo St., 521-7220. Pre-Feast of Christmas, 8 a.m. Monday. Christmas Liturgy, 6:30 p.m. Divine Liturgy at 7:30 p.m.

Waikiki Beach Chaplaincy, 923-3137.

>> Christmas Eve Service. 7 p.m. Monday at the Sheraton-Waikiki Hotel, Honolulu Suite.

>> Christmas Day Service. 10:30 a.m. Tuesday on the beach at Hilton Hawaiian Village.

Waipahu United Church of Christ, 94-330 Mokuola St., 677-3317. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 7 p.m. Monday.

Windward United Church of Christ, 38 Kaneohe Bay Dr., 254-3802. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service featuring a special music program, "Sing and Shout for Joy!" 6:45 p.m. Monday.

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