Harvest Crusade heads to Hawaii for its sixth time
California Christian evangelist Greg Laurie will bring his Harvest Crusade to Hawaii in mid-July to kick off his Pacific 2003 circuit, which includes appearances in New Zealand and Australia.Harvest Crusades will be held at 7:30 p.m. July 19 at the Waikiki Shell and 7:30 p.m. July 20 at the Lahaina Civic Center amphitheater on Maui.
Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside, Calif., organized the evangelizing crusade in 1990 and has brought it to Hawaii five times. He is known for a preaching style of using anecdotes from show business and sports to apply lessons from Scriptures.
The events also will feature Christian musical groups Switchfoot and Crystal Lewis, with local band Seven Simple Pieces appearing at the Honolulu show and Olivia at the Maui crusade.
The Harvest Crusades are being hosted by 31 local churches. Local committees are led by the Rev. Rick Lazor, of Nuuanu Baptist Church; the Rev. Mike Stangle, of North Shore Christian Fellowship; the Rev. Steve Santos, of Calvary Chapel Westside; and the Rev. Craig Webb, of Lahaina Baptist church.
Bible school keeping keiki cool this summer
Mililani Presbyterian Church chose a cool theme for hot summertime to lure parents as well as children to its Vacation Bible School.The title of the evening gatherings June 23-27 is S.C.U.B.A. -- Super Cool Undersea Bible Adventures. The theme will be carried out in Bible crafts, splish-splash games and maritime music with a "Sea Star Finale" at the end of each program.
The free classes at 95-410 Kuahelani Ave. will begin with dinner at 5:30 p.m. and continue until 8:30 p.m.
To register, call or send a fax to 623-6663.
Kaumakapili Church to have luau July 19
The Kaumakapili Church congregation spends weeks each summer preparing for the annual luau, and this year, members picked a theme that celebrates their hard work. "He launa pu kakou" translates as "together in fellowship."The July 19 event on the grounds at 766 N. King St. will be the 32nd fund-raising Hawaiian feast.
Entertainment at the 5:30 p.m. seating will star 2003 Merrie Monarch winners Hula Halau O Kamuela.
The full traditional menu from kalua pig to haupia also will be available as a takeout dinner to be picked up from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Kanoa Street side of the church.
Tickets at $20 for the luau and $15 for the takeout meal may be reserved by calling the church office, 845-0908.
The event will benefit church programs and the restoration of the sanctuary.
Rummage sale helps Buddhist Study Center
The Buddhist Study Center promises some "treasures" of Asian art, Buddhist items and old books among the clothes, household goods, toys and plants on sale at its fund-raising rummage sale next Saturday.Booths will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1436 University Ave. and also will offer food.
The sale will benefit programs of the center.
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