Faith Calendar

SATURDAY, FEB. 17

Star of the Sea Church rummage sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 4470 Ali‘ikoa, Kahala. 734-0396.

"An Experience of the Psalms: Where in the World is Healing, Solace and Even Joy?," the Britt Lecture Series with award-winning author Kathleen Norris, 7 p.m., through Monday, First United Methodist Church, 1020 S. Beretania St. Free. No registration necessary.

Practice Class, 9 a.m.-noon, Honolulu Diamond Sangha, a Zen Buddhist Society. An opportunity to explore topics beyond those covered during initial orientation. 735-1347.

Youth Rally, "Holy Warriors at Work," 6:30 p.m., Kawananakoa Intermediate School cafeteria, sponsored by First Samoan Assembly of God Church. Free. 681-4406.

SUNDAY, FEB. 18

Liberty Christian fellowship 13TH anniversary celebration, 10:15 a.m., cafeteria of Pearl City Highlands Elementary School, 1419 Waimano Home Road. Founded by the Rev. Ambrose dela Cruz; celebration lunch follows worship service. Information: 456-0461. www.libertyhawaii.org.

FAMILY MATTERS SERIES, "When You’ve Married the Wrong Person," with Pastor Al Moy and wife Jocelyn, 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; "Dating: How to Hit a Home Run Without Touching the Bases," with Dr. Hale Akamine, 6:30 p.m., Grace Bible Church, 1052 ‘Ilima Drive, ‘Alewa Heights. Continues Feb. 25 with "Life After a Broken Relationship" with Pastor Nancy Young. 595-6381.

"An Experience of the Psalms: Where in the World is Healing, Solace and Even Joy?," the Britt Lecture Series with award-winning author Kathleen Norris, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1020 S. Beretania St. Free. No registration necessary.

"Life Beyond Life," sermon topic by the Rev. Tom Fujita based on 1 Cor.:15, 8 and 10:15 a.m., Nu‘uanu Congregational Church, 2651 Pali Highway. Celebration of Henry Opukahaia Sunday, believed to be the first Hawaiian Christian; offering taken for Opukahaia Scholarship. 59-3935.

Mid-winter Festival, 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Church of the Holy Nativity, ‘Aina Haina. Light lunch follows 9:45 a.m. church service; games and sports fill the afternoon, followed by 5:30 p.m. spaghetti dinner.

"Soul Mate and Twin Rays, Part 2," 11 a.m., Aquarian Foundation, 2440 Kuhio Ave., lobby level diamondhead side. 926-8134.

"The I of the Mastermind," 9 a.m. message service, 9 a.m., Honolulu Church of Light, 1539 Kapi‘olani Blvd., Honolulu; also "Meditation," on "The Great Shift" TV show, 10 p.m., Oceanic Cable Channel 52. 952-0880.

"The 100th Anniversary of Quantum Physics," sermon topic by the Rev. Mike Young, 10:15 a.m., First Unitarian Church of Honolulu. 595-4047.

"Faith Roots," personal stories of faith with staff members of Central Union Church, city missionary George Harris, 10 a.m. women’s building, Central Union Church. Child care in children’s center mauka of campus.

"The Ancient Practice of Walking the Second Mile," sermon by the Rev. Chris Eng, 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services, Waipahu United Church of Christ.

"Where is the Love," Sunday Celebration of Life, 10 a.m., Center for Positive Living, Ala Moana Hotel, Garden Lanai; Honolulu. 988-6907.

MONDAY, FEB. 19

"An Experience of the Psalms: Where in the World is Healing, Solace and Even Joy?," the Britt Lecture Series with award-winning author Kathleen Norris, 7 p.m., final evening, First United Methodist Church, 1020 S. Beretania St. Free. No registration necessary.

TUESDAY, FEB. 20

A NEW LOOK AT THE HISTORICAL JESUS, Spiritual Life Center seminar, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, second floor, Maile Room. Presented by the Rev. Gerhard Laun, rector of St. Elizabeth’s Church. Cost: $15; students, $10. 523-1170.

"Practicing Mystical Love," workshop by Honolulu Pronaos (Rosicrucian Order, AMORC) , 7:30 p.m., Unity Church, Room 204, 3608 Diamond Head Circle.

Chap Clark, Founder of Fuller Theological Seminary’s youth ministry program, guest on Hawaiian Islands Ministries Radio Magazine, 1 p.m., KAIM Radio-AM 870.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 21

"Experiencing Worship as a Lifestyle," conference sponsored by City of Joy Assembly of God, through Friday, Marriott ‘Ihilani Resort & Spa, with guest speakers Tom Inglis and David McDonald; school of worship, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. daily, rally 7 p.m. nightly. 668-8826.

"Building a Healing Consciousness," eight-week class series teaching the practice of "Spiritual Mind Treatment," 7 p.m., The Center for Positive Living, 2926 Woodlawn Drive, Manoa. Tuition: $80 per series or $15 per class. 988-6907.

"Sacrifice and Bliss," Joseph Campbell discussion group based on the PBS video, includes viewing, final weekly meeting, 7-9 p.m., The Lifeforce Center, 568 Halekauwila St., top floor; free, $5 donation welcome; register with Dan Carson. 236-3666.

THURSDAY, FEB. 22

"Experiencing Worship as a Lifestyle," conference sponsored by City of Joy Assembly of God, through Friday, Marriott ‘Ihilani Resort & Spa, with speakers Tom Inglis and David McDonald; school of worship, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. daily, rally 7 p.m. nightly. 668-8826.

"Forgiveness-Emotions, Healing and Moving On," seminars with Gudrun Carstairs, 4-5:30 p.m.; $19; 129 Onekea Drive, Kailua. 263-0355.

FRIDAY, FEB. 23

"Invoking the Light, Trance Dance," 7 p.m., Honolulu Church of Light, 1539 Kapi‘olani Blvd. 952-0880.

UPCOMING

International Baptist Church 35th anniversary celebration, with visit by founding pastor Dr. James R. Cook and his wife, Shirley; banquet, 5:30 p.m. Friday, Pearl Country Club; services with Dr. Cook, 8:30 a.m. Sunday School, 10 a.m. Celebration Service, 5 p.m. Evening Service, Feb. 25, 20 Dowsett Ave. 595-6352.

Dr. Arnold G. Fruchtenbaum, "The Remnant of Israel," will be guest speaker at Keilat HaMelech at 10:30 a.m. next Saturday, 277 O‘ahu Ave., Waikiki Community Center Chapel. Fruchtenbaum, trained as an Orthodox Jew and a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary with a doctorate from New York University, is an expert on the role of Israel in God’s plan for world redemption. He is director of Ariel Ministries, a Messianic Jewish organization Samu Sesshin, extended work ceremony in the context of sesshin, 8:30 a.m. next Saturday and Feb. 25, Honolulu Diamond Sangha Zen Buddhist Society.

Special event celebrating 28 years of service by the Rev. Abraham Kahikina Akaka, eighth kahu of Kawaiaha‘o Church, unveiling of bronze plaque and presentation of his oratorio "Aloha Ke Akua" with conductor Aaron Mahi, organist Buddy Nalu‘a‘i and church choir, 3 p.m. Feb. 25, Kawaiaha‘o Church.

Open Table Pilgrimage, Taoist Temple, 4 p.m. Feb. 25, 2073 Hind Iuka Drive. Information: Al Bloom, 263-8567, albloom@aloha.net

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