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Pastor will talk about outreach in Philippines

Pastor David Crim, senior pastor of International Baptist Church of Manila and director of Field Mission Operations of Two Thirds World Network, will speak about outreach work in the Philippines during a 6 p.m. Sunday worship service at Valley Isle Fellowship."Pastor Crim will be joined by his wife, Cindy, to share their experiences about how God has been moving in 2014 in the Philippines and Southeast Asia and the vision for 2015," an announcement says. "They will share what their experiences have taught them, what God has revealed to them for future missionary work and challenge and ...

Local Religion / In Brief

Live nativity scene to be offered SundayHaiku Bible Church will present a nativity scene with live characters and animals on its lawn from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, according to an announcement.Members of the public are invited, and there's ample parking, according to the announcement.The church is located at 1121 Kokomo Road.***Advent penance service set for Dec. 17St. Theresa Church will hold an Advent penance service at 7 p.m. Dec. 17, the church announced.The church is at 25 W. Lipoa St. in Kihei.For more information, call 879-4844.***Grace Church moves to temporary localeGrace Church has ...

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'The Spirit of Christmas' Saturday"The Spirit of Christmas" with a flute choir and band will be held 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Queen Ka'ahumanu Center.KEWE 1240 AM and 95.5 FM, the local 24-hour Christian music station The Spirit, is presenting the program.Performing will be The Maui Flute Choir and the Calvary Chapel South Maui Band and Worship Team.*****Advent, Christmas services announcedAdvent and Christmas services at Emmanuel Lutheran Church will run through December.Wednesday through Dec. 17, the church will be holding Soup Suppers at 5:30 p.m., followed an hour later by ...

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Maui churches collecting giftsFour Maui churches are serving as collection sites through Monday for shoebox gifts for children in need.Empty shoeboxes may be filled with toys, school supplies, hygiene items and notes of encouragement, according to an announcement.Participating churches and collection times and days include:* Lahaina Baptist Church, 209 Shaw St.; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Saturday; 8 to 11 a.m. Sunday; and 9 a.m. to noon Monday.* Hope Chapel Kihei, 300 E. Welakahao Road; 5 to 8 p.m. today; 9 a.m. to noon Saturday; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday; and 9 to 11 a.m. Monday.* Grace ...

Local Religion / In Brief

Thanksgiving services Nov. 23Valley Isle Fellowship will hold Thanksgiving services at 9 a.m. Nov. 23 at its Waikapu property, with entry on the north side of the Waikapu Gardens subdivision, the church has announced.A potluck fellowship luncheon will follow at 10:30 a.m. Those attending are asked to bring side dishes and desserts.For more information, call 244-0865.*****Men's conference begins Nov. 21Hawaii Honor Bound and a network of Maui churches will host a men's conference, "Call to Arms," at 7 p.m. Nov. 21 and from 8:30 a.m. to noon Nov. 22 at the Wailuku Door of Faith Church.The ...

Mission’s 125 years celebrated

FIRST PHOTO: Bishop Eric Matsumoto conducts a morning service Saturday at Wailuku Hongwanji Mission. Members of all five Maui County temples - Kahului, Lahaina, Lanai, Makawao and Wailuku - attended the service and a luncheon that followed. The service was part of celebrations of the 125th anniversary of the Wailuku Hongwanji of Honpa Hongwanji of Hawaii.SECOND PHOTO: Donna Ikeuchi plays the flute as the Wailuku Hongwanji Choir performed during Saturday's celebration.