Posted on: Sunday, December 19, 2004

Faith Calendar

Advertiser Staff

Fourth annual Christmas Celebration, with games, prizes, lunch, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. today, Lighthouse Outreach Center, 94 Leokane St., Waipahu; free. 542-1001, 433-8513.

Orientation to Zen Practice, 9 a.m.-noon today, Palolo Zen Center; free. 735-1347.

"Walk Through Bethlehem," with nativity sets from around the world, storytelling, harp music and refreshments, sponsored by the Hawai'i Kai Community Church, 5-9 p.m. today, Koko Head Elementary School cafetorium. 395-0272.

"Gift of Bethlehem," drive-through living scenes from the biblical account of Christ's birth, 6-9 p.m. today, Central Union Church. 941-0957.

Christmas Praise Night, music and dance in celebration of the season, 7 p.m. today, Honolulu Christian Church, O'ahu Avenue; also, "Where Is Your Heart?" message by Pastor Russell Higa and special music by Randy and Gay Hongo, 7:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. tomorrow; and "Come Home for Christmas," Christmas Eve candlelight service, 8 p.m. Friday; all events are free. 973-4345.

Christmas Concert with a performance by the 100-voice adult choir and orchestra, plus youth and children choirs, 7 p.m. today and tomorrow, Honolulu Tabernacle of the Church of the Latter-day Saints, 1560 Beretania St. 949-4229.

Candlelight Christmas Concerts, 13th annual performance by the Hawai'i Vocal Arts Ensemble, 7:30 p.m. today and 4 p.m. tomorrow, Mystical Rose Oratory, Chaminade University campus; $35 preferred seating, $17.50 general, $12.50 seniors and military, $5 students. Tickets: 551-4808.

Peace Prayer with the Rev. Yuban Narashiba speaking on "Living Without Revenge," 9:30 a.m. tomorrow, Jodo Mission, 1429 Makiki St. 949-3995.

Christmas Program presented by the children and youth, 9:30 a.m. tomorrow, Waipahu United Church of Christ. 677-3317.

"The Gift Goes On," Christmas musical play presented by the Sunday school classes, 10 a.m. tomorrow, Apostolic Faith Church, 1043 Middle St. 847-5902.

Covenant Players' presentation of an Advent drama, with lessons and carols and light refreshments, 5 p.m. tomorrow, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Wahiawa. 621-8662.

Christmas Concert sung by the children's chorus, 7 p.m. tomorrow, Christ United Methodist Church, 1639 Ke'eaumoku St.; also, the Korean congregation's presentation of a Christmas cantata, 7 p.m. Friday. 536-7244.

"Did I Miss Anything Important?" Christmas program presented by the Sunday school children with refreshments to follow, 7 p.m. Monday, Christ Lutheran Church, Town Center of Mililani; also, Christmas Eve Service with carols, communion, candlelight and a message by Pastor David Kieffer, 5:30, 7:30 and 11 p.m. Friday. 623-9229.

Study of "A Course in Miracles," 7 p.m. Mondays. Call for location: 222-5214.

Live Nativity, a re-enactment presented by the Salvation Army, between 7 and 10 p.m. nightly, Tuesday through Friday, Wai'oli Gardens, Manoa. 988-2136.

Friends of Sabeel monthly meeting with a talk by George Hudes, who recently visited Israel and the adjoining region, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Church of the Crossroads. 949-2220.

Christmas Service with the Ekolu Boys, music and hula, and a message by Pastor Francis Famahele of Horizon Christian Fellowship Honolulu, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Ala Wai Golf Course clubhouse. 521-3408.

The First Presbyterian Church of Honolulu holds Christmas worship services at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m Thursday at the Hawai'i Convention Center's fourth-floor ballrooms, 1801 Kalakaua Ave. Free, open to the public, featuring a 35-piece symphony orchestra, an 80-voice choir and Christmas readings. 532-1111.

Christmas Eve Service, choir and pageantry and message by Pastor Bill Stonebraker, 7 p.m. Friday, Calvary Chapel, 'Aiea. 524-0844.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, Vai Ole Ola O Kailua Samoan choir, Honolulu Symphony string quintet and the church's Festival Christmas Choir, 7:10 p.m. Friday, Windward United Church of Christ, 254-3802.

Christmas Celebration, with music and carols and Christmas meal, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 25, River of Life Mission, 101 N. Pauahi St.; free. 524-7656.

Send announcements with contact name and number to Faith Calendar, Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; faith@honoluluadvertiser.com with "Faith Cal" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.